Ex-Israeli spymaster: No Israeli plan to hit Iran
2011-06-03 13:27:23
The newly retired head of Israel's fabled Mossad spy agency has turned his sights toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, repeatedly criticizing the Israeli leader's approach to Iran and the Palestinians.
S Africa woos Brazil support for IMF candidate
2011-06-03 11:04:35
South Africa turned to Brazil Thursday requesting support for former South African finance minister Trevor Manuel's bid for the directorship of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Cuban leader hails creation of new regional bloc
2011-06-03 10:13:35
Cuban leader Raul Castro on Thursday welcomed as a major event the upcoming establishment of a new regional bloc that aims to achieve better integration within the Americas.
36 same-sex couples married in Chicago with govt support
2011-06-03 09:25:13
Thirty-six same-sex couples tied the knot Thursday at a high-profile public ceremony in Chicago's Millennium Park, a day after the newly-signed Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act that allows such marriages became effective.
Explosions heard in Libyan capital
2011-06-03 07:51:25
Strong explosions were heard in Libyan capital Tripoli Thursday night, following NATO airstrikes, a Xinhua reporter said.
Yemen fighting intensifies,US envoy in talks
2011-06-03 06:44:59
Forces loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh battled with tribal fighters in Yemen's capital on Thursday in clashes that killed dozens.
Chinese scientists identify E.coli strain
2011-06-03 06:27:51
A highly infectious new strain of E.coli bacteria is causing a deadly outbreak of food poisoning in Germany, scientists said on Thursday.
Rebels arrest three suspects related to Gaddafi
2011-06-03 06:13:08
A senior Libyan opposition official said Thursday a blast in their bastion Benghazi Wednesday was conducted by the ring loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and three suspects in the case have been arrested.
WHO: E. coli outbreak caused by new strain
2011-06-02 20:57:24
The E. coli bacteria responsible for a deadly outbreak in Europe is a new strain that has never been seen before.
27 Pakistani police, 40 militants killed in raid
2011-06-02 17:24:43
Twenty-seven Pakistani police and paramilitary soldiers and up to 40 insurgents were killed in clashes after heavily armed militants crossed over from Afghanistan and attacked a checkpoint, officials said on Thursday.
WCO: Drug trafficking a main challenge to customs
2011-06-02 16:48:53
International drug trafficking has become one of the main challenges to customs in transborder trade in the Americas and Caribbean, the World Customs Organization (WCO) said Wednesday.
NATO: Former bin Laden associate captured
2011-06-02 16:06:51
NATO says it has captured a senior al-Qaida facilitator and former Osama bin Laden associate in northern Afghanistan.