Japan atom plant worker received high radiation

2011-03-24 07:06:22

One of the workers struggling to avert a disaster at Japan's crippled nuclear plant was exposed to a high radiation dose that may increase the risk of cancer.

Defiant Gadhafi vows to fight on

2011-03-24 07:02:59

Attackers 'destined for dustbin of history'; rebels unable to advance

Panic on seafood,tap water safety plagues Japan

2011-03-23 21:13:05

Shelves where local bottled water are placed are empty as imported bottled water are seen for sale at a convenience store in central Tokyo March 23, 2011.

Tokyo: Tap water not safe for infants

2011-03-23 15:17:05

Radiation danger from Japan's tsunami-smashed nuclear plant loomed on Wednesday with water in Tokyo showing hazardous levels for infants.

Afghan forces to control 7 areas

2011-03-23 09:07:00

President Hamid Karzai said on Tuesday that his security forces will soon take charge of securing seven areas around Afghanistan.

Obama facing criticism over action in Libya

2011-03-23 08:08:26

United States President Barack Obama is facing growing criticism at home and abroad over whether the military campaign in Libya is the wrong policy - or the right policy at the wrong time.

Japan site still leaking, source unclear

2011-03-23 07:02:15

Japan's disaster-hit nuclear power plant is still emitting radiation but it is unclear where exactly at the site it is coming from.
Power lines up in progress at Japan nuke plant

Loud blasts, anti-aircraft fire heard in Tripoli

2011-03-23 04:50:08

Loud explosions and intensive anti-aircraft fire were heard Tuesday night in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, which has been bombed by Western forces.

Yemeni general backs protesters

2011-03-22 09:23:24

A top general threw his support behind protesters on Monday and warned Yemen could slip into civil war, after snipers shot dead dozens of demonstrators.

Libyan capital under 3rd round of airstrikes

2011-03-22 09:08:01

Loud explosions and heavy anti-aircraft gunfire were heard in the Libyan capital city of Tripoli at around 9:00 pm local time on Monday.

Radiation anxiety grows in Japan

2011-03-22 08:59:48

Global anxiety rose over radiation from Japan's crippled nuclear plant.
WHO warns of 'serious' food radiation

Radio operator discloses US special operation

2011-03-22 08:26:34

A Dutch ham radio operator has been able to learn about a psychological US special forces operation.