
Thursday, August 28, 2008

World News

Russia hits out at West over Georgia tensions
Russia lashed out at the West on Wednesday for ratcheting up tensions in the Black Sea with an increased NATO naval presence, and warned against isolating Moscow over the conflict in Georgia.

US forces to transfer control of Anbar to Iraqis
US forces will hand over control of Anbar province to Iraqi troops in the coming days, military officials said Wednesday, touting improved security in the region.

Japanese aid worker found dead as Afghan casualties rise
Police found the bullet-ridden body of a Japanese aid worker in Afghanistan on Wednesday, a day after he was kidnapped, as scores of rebels died in bloody clashes across the nation.

Sudan jet hijackers free passengers in Libyan desert
Two hijackers claiming to be Darfur rebels on Wednesday released all 87 passengers from a Sudanese jet at a remote Libyan airport, keeping the crew captive for a reported bid to fly to France.

Obama 'my candidate': Clinton tells Democrats to unite
Hillary Clinton called on Democrats to unite as one party behind White House nominee Barack Obama, saying that despite an acrimonious primary duel they were on the "same team."

Sudan's President Denies Genocide Charges
Sudan`s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who was charged with genocide in Darfur, denied claims on Wednesday, saying the move by the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) encouraged those who do not want peace.

UN finds evidence 90 civilians dead in US-led strikes
A United Nations team has found "convincing evidence" that 90 civilians, including 60 children, were killed in US-led air strikes last week, the body`s representative in Afghanistan said Tuesday.

US diplomat escapes Pakistan gun attack: official
Unknown gunmen opened fire on the car of a senior US diplomat in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Tuesday, but she escaped unhurt, police and US officials said.

Malaysians vote in Anwar by-election
Voting opened Tuesday in a by-election that is expected to return Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to parliament after a decade-long absence.

Pakistan coalition splits, US maintains 'war on terror' continues
Pakistan`s ruling coalition split Monday after former premier Nawaz Sharif withdrew over differences on the restoration of judges sacked by ex-president Pervez Musharraf.

Afghan cabinet demands review of international troops
The Afghan cabinet demanded Monday the renegotiation of agreements regulating the presence of the international community in Afghanistan after more than 90 civilians were killed in US-led air strikes.

Palestinian prisoners freed as Rice arrives in Middle East
Israel freed 198 Palestinian prisoners on Monday in a gesture to president Mahmud Abbas as US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in the region to spur US-backed peace talks.

Sharif party quits Pakistan's ruling coalition
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif Monday quit Pakistan`s ruling coalition over differences on the reinstatement of judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf and on who should replace him.

Iraq, US agree no foreign troops after 2011: PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Monday said Washington and Baghdad have agreed that there will be no foreign forces in the war-torn country after 2011.

Scores killed in Kyrgyz plane crash
A passenger jet belonging to an airline on a European blacklist crashed after take-off from the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, killing 65 people, officials said Monday.

Russian parliament backs independence for Georgia separatists
The Russian parliament voted overwhelmingly on Monday to recognise the independence of two breakaway Georgian regions -- while President Dmitry Medvedev linked the Georgia conflict to tensions over another separatist region.

Obama unveils veteran Biden as VP pick
Barack Obama Saturday unveiled veteran Senate colleague Joseph Biden as his running mate for the White House, calling him an all-American leader as Biden lost no time in furiously baiting their Republican adversary John McCain.

Death toll climbs to 154 in Spain air crash
Another victim of the Madrid air disaster died of her injuries, raising the death toll to 154 Saturday, amid growing anger among families of the victims over the delay identifying their loved ones.

Russian troops still entrenched in Georgia
Russian troops on Saturday continued manning positions deep inside Georgia, keeping a grip on a strategic port, as Europe pressed Moscow to pull back further and allow international observers.

Latest wire from AFP:

At least 1,500 flee Hindu-Christian clashes in India

Bush releases up to $5.75m for Georgia

Iraq's Sadr suspends militia operations

Russia missile test heightens stand-off with West

Thai PM vows 'no showdown' as protesters dig in

Mugabe defies opposition over government plans

Russia missile test heightens standoff with West

Malaysia's Anwar stages walkout after return to parliament

India floods a 'calamity', says premier

Pakistani lawyers demand judges' reinstatement

Democrats primed for spectacular finale

Thai PM vows 'no showdown' as protesters dig in

One dead as Lebanese army helicopter comes under fire

Thai PM says 'no showdown' with protesters

Irish seek Denmark's advice on EU treaty opt-outs: report

Russia wins backing from China, Central Asia over Georgia

One dead as Lebanese army helicopter comes under fire

Medvedev hails support from China, Central Asia

Malaysia's Anwar returns to parliament

Massive evacuation after India river changes course: officials

Iraq

Heavy human cost of Iraq war

At Saddam's tomb, loyalists mourn their lost leader

Iraqis say war failed to win battle for democracy

Russia blames Iraq invasion for 300,000 deaths: ministry

Iraq - The key players: where are they now?

Other World News:

'Fire safe' cigarettes to go on sale in Europe by 2011: EU

Swiss village blasts 'French imperialism' for Champagne name ban

Mauritania police arrest suspect in French tourist killings

Iraq - The key players: where are they now?

Hristofyas Visits Greece

Mosul's Turkmen, Arab, Kurdish Repr. Agree On Strengthening City's Institutions

Slovak policemen jailed over fatal torture of Roma: agency

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