U.N. official says deal close on Iran nuclear inspections
23.05.2012, 07:00:00
Yukiya Amano, chief of the IAEA, says the nuclear watchdog agency is close to reaching a deal with Iran to give inspectors access to some nuclear sites. AMMAN, Jordan — The United Nations' atomic watchdog agency said it was close to a deal giving inspectors access to some of Iran's disputed nuclear sites, providing a dose of optimism as diplomats prepared for new talks to overcome their standoff with the Islamic Republic.
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Russia lawmakers advance bill on penalties for protesters
23.05.2012, 07:00:00
The bill, which drew protest from opposition lawmakers, calls for fines of up to $50,000 and community service for organizers of rallies that break rules. MOSCOW — Stiff new penalties aimed at opposition protesters were given preliminary approval Tuesday by Russian lawmakers loyal to President Vladimir Putin, the target of mass rallies and demonstrations before his March election victory.
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Pakistanis fear becoming isolated
22.05.2012, 12:00:00
Analysts worry that the government's negotiating strategy could cost Pakistan millions in U.S. aid and keep it out of decisions regarding neighboring Afghanistan. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — As U.S. frustration with Pakistan's six-month blockade of Afghanistan-bound supplies became painfully apparent Monday at the NATO summit in Chicago, Pakistanis are growing worried that their government's negotiating strategy could cost their country millions of dollars in American aid and jeopardize its prospects for a voice in Afghanistan's postwar future.
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Colombia rebels' hostage recalls friendship with wild pig
22.05.2012, 12:00:00
Sgt. Jose Libardo Forero, who was freed by FARC rebels in April, says Josefo, a little wild pig he kept as a pet, helped keep him sane during his jungle ordeal. BOGOTA, Colombia -- A little wild pig named Josefo, abandoned by his mother, helped keep Sgt. Jose Libardo Forero sane.
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U.N. nuclear chief says Iran agrees to probe of suspected weapons work
22.05.2012, 10:54:00
The official gives no details on when the agreement will be signed, and he says some details remain to be ironed out. VIENNA -- The chief of the U.N. nuclear agency said Tuesday that he has reached a deal with Iran on probing its suspected work on nuclear weapons and that the agreement will "be signed quite soon."
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Suicide bomber kills up to 112 in Sana, Yemen
22.05.2012, 07:11:00
The attacker targets soldiers rehearsing for a parade in Yemen's capital. Ansar al Sharia, an Al Qaeda affiliate, claims responsibility. At least 300 are hurt. SANA, Yemen — A suicide bomber targeted soldiers rehearsing Monday for a military parade here, killing as many as 112 people and signaling that Islamic extremists may be shifting their focus to Yemen's capital after weeks of intense battles in outlying provinces with U.S.-backed government forces.
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NATO summit: Obama's Pakistan gamble falls flat
22.05.2012, 06:10:00
The White House fails to reach a deal on supply routes to Afghanistan. The summit does produce a formal agreement on the withdrawal from Afghanistan. CHICAGO — When the White House sent a last-minute invitation for Asif Ali Zardari to attend the two-day NATO summit, they were taking a highly public gamble. Would sharing the spotlight with President Obama and other global leaders induce the Pakistani president to allow vital supplies to reach alliance troops fighting in Afghanistan?
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Suicide bomber kills dozens of soldiers in Yemen
21.05.2012, 11:19:00
Military officials say a man in uniform carried out one of the bloodiest attacks in the capital in months. Hundreds are reported injured. SANA, Yemen -- A suicide bomber targeting soldiers rehearsing for a military parade killed as many as 96 people Monday in a sign that Islamic militants are taking their fight to the capital after intense battles in the provinces with U.S.-backed government forces in recent weeks.
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