Woman killed, 4,000 evacuated in Philippine flood
2010-12-30 15:08:57
Officials say an 80-year-old woman has died and her son is missing after they were swept away by floodwaters in eastern Philippines, where landslides and flooding have prompted some 4,000 people to evacuate to safer ground.
Defense may say Michael Jackson killed self
2010-12-30 10:14:02
Lawyers for the doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson could claim the pop star killed himself when a hearing begins next week.
Hamas forces' training in Gaza City
2010-12-30 10:04:53
Hamas' security forces hold a training session in Gaza City, Dec 29, 2010.
Fighting the bull
2010-12-29 12:56:14
A man is hit by a bull in a improvised bullring during the annual bullfight festival in Zapote, near San Jose, Dec 28, 2010.
Artificial Christmas trees get nod over fresh: poll
2010-12-29 10:02:58
Far more Canadians, Americans and Britons will celebrate Christmas on Saturday with artificial Christmas trees in their houses than real ones, according to a survey released on Friday.
Ancient human remains found in Israel
2010-12-29 06:40:30
Israeli archaeologists said Monday they may have found the earliest evidence yet for the existence of modern man, and if so, it could upset theories of the origin of humans.
Ancient human remains found in Israel
2010-12-29 06:40:30
Israeli archaeologists said Monday they may have found the earliest evidence yet for the existence of modern man, and if so, it could upset theories of the origin of humans.
Mexican town's only police officer kidnapped
2010-12-28 16:23:32
The only police officer of a northern Mexican border town Guadalupe, Chihuahua State, was kidnapped by a group of gunmen last Thursday, local authorities announced Monday.
Philippine to hold peace talks with Moro rebels
2010-12-28 15:18:20
The Philippine government remains optimistic that peace negotiation with the rebel Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will push through in January.
A/H1N1 flu kills 56 in Egypt since Oct
2010-12-28 14:29:43
As many as 1,172 people have been infected with the A/H1N1 virus, known as swine flu, in Egypt since early October and 56 has been killed, spokesman of Egyptian Ministry of Health Abdel-Rahman Shahin announced on Monday.
A/H1N1 flu kills 56 in Egypt since Oct
2010-12-28 14:29:43
As many as 1,172 people have been infected with the A/H1N1 virus, known as swine flu, in Egypt since early October and 56 has been killed, spokesman of Egyptian Ministry of Health Abdel-Rahman Shahin announced on Monday.
One militant killed in Thailand insurgency
2010-12-28 13:35:28
A militant was killed and four policemen were wounded in a fight after an ambush in the southern province of Pattani early on Tuesday.