11/01/2010 14:03 IRAQ-EGYPT Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Baghdad attacks, threats to the Copts » An Iraqi group linked to Al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) claimed responsibility for the attack yesterday on a Catholic church, and threatens the Coptic Church of Egypt, giving a ultimatum of 48 hours to “free” two women [...]
Iraq News Monitor – 11/01/2010 14:03 IRAQ-EGYPT Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Baghdad attacks, threats to the Copts
November 1, 2010 By
Global Political News Update – Carving a career from Greece’s ancient past
November 1, 2010 By
Carving a career from Greece’s ancient past A school with a difference on the Greek island of Tinos aims to train young people in the skills needed to preserve Greece’s ancient monuments. ‘Jesus had HIV’ South African preacher sparks fierce debate on Aids and religion Iraq hostage drama ends in bloodshed At least 52 people [...]
Afghan Update – Karzai condemns Nato over drug raid
November 1, 2010 By
Karzai condemns Nato over drug raid KABUL – The inclusion of a small number of Russian antinarcotics agents in a large drug raid has hit a raw nerve among Afghan government officials, prompting President Hamid Karzai to condemn Nato for the raid and demand an investigation. Hamid Karzai criticises Russian drug raid Hamid Karzai has [...]
China – Political Monitor – Taiwanese touch at monorail station
November 1, 2010 By
Taiwanese touch at monorail station TAIWAN Tourism Bureau Kuala Lumpur is proud to collaborate with KL Monorail Imbi station by giving it a touch from home to honour the upcoming centenary of Taiwan. Chinese vice premier vows to bolster economic, trade ties with Georgia Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang on Tuesday pledged to further economic [...]
Brazilian Political Update – Brazil’s President-Elect: Will Advance Lula’s Work
November 1, 2010 By
Brazil’s President-Elect: Will Advance Lula’s Work Brazil’s President-Elect: Will Advance Lula’s Work First Woman Elected President In Brazil The country’s Supreme Electoral Court, which oversees elections, has confirmed that governing party candidate Dilma Rousseff won with more than 55 percent of the vote. Rousseff is a former Marxist guerrilla who was tortured and imprisoned during [...]
Korean Political and Security Update – South Korea’s inflation rises to 20-month high
November 1, 2010 By
South Korea’s inflation rises to 20-month high South Korea’s inflation rate hit a 20-month high in October after rising unexpectedly sharply, official figures showed Monday. Korean families reunite after 60 years For the first time in 60 years, hundreds of Koreans separated by war have been reunited. North Korea opens fires toward South Korea Seoul, [...]
Russian Political and Security Monitor – Russia leader visits disputed isle, Tokyo protests
November 1, 2010 By
Russia leader visits disputed isle, Tokyo protests Russia’s president visited an island in the Pacific Ocean claimed by both Russia and Japan on Monday, triggering immediate protests from Tokyo, which is already involved in a heated dispute with China over islands to the south. Japan’s Foreign Ministry said President Dmitry Medvedev landed on Kunashiri Island, [...]
Economic News Update – Economy puts brakes on nuclear reactor plans
November 1, 2010 By
Economy puts brakes on nuclear reactor plans NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON — Just a few years ago, the economic prognosis for new nuclear reactors looked bright. The prospect of growing electricity demand, probable caps on carbon-dioxide emissions, and government loan guarantees prompted companies to tell the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that they wanted to build 28 [...]
Iran Security Monitor – Iran Nuclear Program: Iran says it is ready to restart nuclear talks
October 31, 2010 By
Iran Nuclear Program: Iran says it is ready to restart nuclear talks Iran Nuclear Program: The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated in the wake of an invitation to the Iranian leadership last month by chief EU envoy Catherine Ashton and following repeated statements by Tehran officials that they were [...]
South Africa Headlines – Chidzambwa back in South Africa
October 31, 2010 By
Chidzambwa back in South Africa BARELY a month after he quit South African Premiership side Free States Stars, former Warriors coach Sunday “Mhofu’’ Chidzambwa has made a quick and yet surprise return to that country. South Africa win toss and bat in second one-dayer Stand-in South African captain Johan Botha won the toss and decided [...]
