Posts Tagged ‘world’
Chechen separatist Zakayev arrested in Poland (AP)
AP - A senior Chechen separatist wanted in Russia for alleged murder, kidnapping and terrorism was arrested Friday in Poland where he was to attend a conference organized by the World Chechen Congress, police said. Link: Chechen separatist Zakayev arrested in Poland (AP)
Polish police arrest Chechen independence leader (AFP)
AFP - Polish police said Friday they had arrested exiled Chechen independence leader Akhmed Zakayev who is wanted by Russia for alleged terrorism. See more here: Polish police arrest Chechen independence leader (AFP)
Pope seeks to improve ties with Anglicans on Britain visit (AFP)
AFP - Pope Benedict XVI meets the leader of the world's Anglicans Friday on the second day of a historic visit to Britain, which he began with strong words on the paedophile priests scandal. View original post here: Pope seeks to improve ties with Anglicans on Britain visit (AFP)
Pope starts British visit with abuse scandal regrets (AFP)
AFP - Pope Benedict XVI said Thursday the Catholic Church failed to act quickly enough on paedophile priests, as he launched a historic visit to Britain with some of his strongest words yet on the scandal. See the original post here: Pope starts British visit with abuse scandal regrets (AFP)
Geithner vows to take China currency dispute to G20 (Reuters)
Reuters - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner vowed on Thursday to rally other world powers to push China for trade and currency reforms as he was grilled by lawmakers demanding a crackdown on Beijing's policies. Read more: Geithner vows to take China currency dispute to G20 (Reuters)
Mini-moo: 33-inch English cow world’s smallest (AP)
AP - A minuscule cow with a taste for contemporary music has been named the world's smallest by the Guinness World Records book. Go here to see the original: Mini-moo: 33-inch English cow world's smallest (AP)
Manila officials, police face hostage crisis raps (AP)
AP - The Philippine justice chief said Thursday she'll recommend criminal and administrative charges against about 10 officials, police officers and journalists over last month's killing of eight Hong Kong tourists in a botched hostage rescue that outraged China. See the rest here: Manila officials, police face hostage crisis raps [...]
Pope begins 4-day UK visit with stop in Scotland (AP)
AP - Pope Benedict XVI arrives in the United Kingdom on Thursday for a four-day visit, a controversial yet historic state trip that has been overshadowed by the sex abuse scandals which have shaken confidence in the Roman Catholic Church. See the article here: Pope begins 4-day UK visit with stop in Scotland (AP)
NKorean political gathering delayed, sources say (AP)
AP - North Korea appears to have postponed a rare political meeting believed aimed at promoting a son of leader Kim Jong Il, an official and aid group said Wednesday, amid speculation that devastation from recent flooding has forced the delay. Read the rest here: NKorean political gathering delayed, sources say (AP)
7 people die in raid in Iraqi city of Fallujah (AP)
AP - U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a joint raid in the former insurgent stronghold of Fallujah early Wednesday, killing seven people, Iraqi officials said. Original post: 7 people die in raid in Iraqi city of Fallujah (AP)
