Ouattara forces fight Gbagbo loyalists, seize state TV station
2011-04-02 07:51:32
Presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara's forces battled loyalists of incumbent Laurent Gbagbo on Friday after attacking his Abidjan residence.
Watergate exhibit is balanced: Scholars
2011-04-02 07:51:32
For years, Richard Nixon's presidential library was accused of committing another Watergate cover-up. But now, archivists say, the stonewalling is over.
Japan FM report shows unclear policy
2011-04-02 07:30:02
The relationship between China and Japan has been improving and it is time to foster more positive public opinions, Tokyo said.
US unemployment rate drops to 8.8%-
2011-04-01 21:48:02
The US unemployment rate edged down to 8.8 percent in March from 8.9 percent in the previous month.
Yemeni president swears not to step down
2011-04-01 20:21:25
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh pledged to confront the anti-government street protests demanding his immediate resignation.
Libyan opposition sets conditions for cease-fire
2011-04-01 19:59:10
A Libyan opposition leader says the rebels will accept a UN-demanded cease-fire if Gadhafi pulls his forces from all cities and allows peaceful protests.
Philippine gov't urges crackdown on drug smuggling
2011-04-01 17:05:24
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) urged on Friday the conduct of a holistic, coordinated campaign against illegal drug smuggling syndicates.
ROK seeks to bolster control over disputed islets
2011-04-01 15:55:18
As recurring territorial disputes breed bad blood between South Korea and Japan, South Korea is seeking ways to bolster its effective control over a set of disputed islets lying halfway between the two neighbors.
Radiation leaks into groundwater
2011-04-01 13:12:59
Radiation exceeding government safety limits has seeped into groundwater under a tsunami-crippled Japanese nuclear plant.
Kuwait cabinet quits to avoid grilling
2011-04-01 10:23:41
Kuwait's cabinet resigned as expected on Thursday to avoid a grilling by parliament of three ministers amid calls for political and economic reform.
Japan to take control of Tokyo Electric - media
2011-04-01 10:14:04
Japan will take control of Tokyo Electric Power Co in the face of mounting public concerns over the crisis and a huge potential compensation bill.
Slower Indian population growth may benefit economy
2011-04-01 10:14:22
India's slow population growth is welcomed by some since it may lead to higher living standards and sounder public finances.