Thousands of Tunisian immigrants land in Italy
2011-02-12 09:33:25
Over 2,000 Tunisian immigrants landed on southern Italy's coasts on Friday and thousands more are expected to follow soon amid the Maghreb and Egyptian crises.
7 Somali pirates charged in Malaysia
2011-02-11 17:04:46
The seven Somali pirates arrested by the Malaysian navy in the Gulf of Aden in January were tried in Malaysia Friday, and could be sentenced to death if convicted.
Somali pirates capture supertanker, $150m of oil
2011-02-10 11:20:51
Somali pirates captured a Greek-flagged supertanker carrying an estimated $150 million worth of oil to the Gulf of Mexico, the second successful attack against an oil tanker by sea bandits in two days
1st Russia-Canada voyage via North Pole planned
2011-02-09 10:18:38
A Russian-led expedition aims to make the first ever crossing from Russia's Arctic shore into Canada over the North Pole, a months-long voyage over precarious shifting ice floes.
Exposure to sun, vitamin D linked to MS risk
2011-02-09 08:14:53
People who have spent more time in the sun and those with higher vitamin D levels may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis, according to an Australian study.
Festival spirit helps kids keep home connection alive
2011-02-07 10:50:44
For families that have adopted children from China, the Chinese New Year is more than a chance to enjoy good food and great company. It's also about maintaining a connection with a culture that is not entirely their own.
Indian navy arrest 52 Somali pirates
2011-02-06 15:45:26
The Indian Navy and Coast Guard captured a mother ship of Somali pirates off Lakshadweep islands at the Arabian Sea Sunday morning, arresting 52 pirates, said highly placed sources.
Two protesters killed in clash with police in Tunisia
2011-02-06 10:24:47
Two people were killed and at least 17 others injured in a clash between protesters and police on Saturday night in Kef, a city 220 km west of the Tunisian capital.
IMF says ready to help egypt
2011-02-02 07:03:12
The International Monetary Fund stands ready to help riot-torn Egypt rebuild its economy, the IMF chief said Tuesday as he warned governments to tackle unemployment and income inequality or risk war.
Arrested Somali pirates like life in ROK - report
2011-02-02 07:03:12
SEOUL - Members of a Somali pirate gang taken to the Republic of Korea after a high-seas commando raid prefer the quality of their jailhouse accommodation to life back home, a report said Tuesday.
World's oldest jester has no plans to hang up red nose
2011-02-02 07:03:12
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands - At 80, the world's oldest clown has given up tightrope walking but Oleg Popov, the most famous Soviet-era jester, still tours half of the year and has no plans to hang up his trademark red nose.