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Strengthening Georgia's Economy

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:39:34 GMT

Strengthening Georgia's Economy

Essential Travel Technology

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:42:20 GMT

This week, Harry scours Heathrow for essential travel technology, from dependable basics to cutting-edge classics, like the new Sony Walkman series.

Israeli-Palestinian Truce Expiring

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:17:22 GMT

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said on Tuesday (December 16) that Israel will respond to Gaza-based Palestinian militant attacks "in a way that seems right", and on a schedule which suits Israel. Barak had ordered a closure of all crossings to the Gaza Strip after four rockets slammed into open fields in southern Israel earlier in the day. No injuries were reported. Imposed to g...

Anti-Piracy Operations Step Up

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:37:03 GMT

Richard Slee reports on the different strategies being developed to combat the growing piracy problem off the coast of Somalia.

Great White Shark Study

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:40:13 GMT

The BBC's Jonah Fisher takes part in an expedition off the South African coast trying to measure the bite of a Great White shark.

Bush Reflects On Presidency

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:23:07 GMT

Outgoing US President George Bush has said his biggest regret is the failure of intelligence over Iraqi weapons.

World’s Lightest Cell Phone

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:35:30 GMT

The Media Line: The Israeli modu cellphone weighs just 40 grams, and is registered in the Guinness Book of Records as the lightest cell phone in the world. It fits into a variety of jackets to suit the taste, needs and lifestyle of the users. Oren Todoros, Modu: It’s very heavy and cumbersome when you want to do something much more active with your phone so that’s the reason we all the thi...

Palestinians, Israelis Research TB

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:22:15 GMT

Palestinians, Israelis research TB Political barriers won’t get in the way of Middle-Eastern researchers striving to cure an age-old disease. Health experts from the Palestinian Al-Quds University and Israel’s Hebrew University are joining forces with German scholars to learn more about tuberculosis. They’re studying bones excavated in Jericho dating back some 6,000 years. Researchers...

Bad Economy, Good Business?

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:33:11 GMT

Why a down economy is the best time to start a new business

Venezuela Bans 'The Simpsons'

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:48:55 GMT

Hugo Chavez pulls 'The Simpsons' off Venezuelan television

Israel seeks rabbi extradition

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:39:10 GMT

Israeli authorities have begun extradition proceedings against a rabbi who fled to Canada after becoming a suspect in a case involving alleged physical abuse of the children of one of his followers.

Israeli investigators said Elior Chen fled to Canada last month, but they're not sure precisely where he is.

Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfield said Chen, who is ...

Torch run could end

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:03:05 GMT

The Olympic torch arrived for its only North American stop on Tuesday amid reports that the International Olympic Committee will consider cancelling the international leg of the relay in light of anti-China protests.

News of a possible review of the relay comes in the wake of violent protests by pro-Tibet activists who have interrupted the Olympic torch runs in London and Paris. <...

US 'must suspend' withdrawal

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:41:56 GMT

The top US military leader in Iraq has called for troop withdrawals to be suspended

Iraq improved security opportunity

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:36:15 GMT

Sen. McCain: Improved security has led to new opportunity in Iraq; argues against early troop withdrawal

Mideast peace talks resume

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:53:36 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time in six weeks on Monday, spending three hours together in an effort to restart Mideast peace talks.

Talks between the two leaders had been sidelined since late February after an Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip that left more than 120 people dead.

After Monday's gathe...

Protesters extinguish Olympic Torch

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:55:22 GMT

Olympic Torch relay runs into trouble in Paris

Syria air strike details

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:59:21 GMT

New details may soon be revealed about Israel's September 2007 strike on Syria. Ex-U.N. Amb. John Bolton reacts

Top Clinton strategist's departure

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:55:37 GMT

Top Clinton strategist Mark Penn asked to leave

Indo African summit

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:40:58 GMT

New Delhi, Apr 7(ANI): Many leaders of 14 African nations have arrived in Indian capital, New Delhi, for the Indo African summit beginning April 8 to boost economy and security ties. Foreign Ministers of these countries and their Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee began deliberations in New Delhi on April 7 to prepare the vision document outlining ways to boost economy and security ties to be ado...

Iran nuclear crisis

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:53:50 GMT

The Media Line: The Iranian government and the international community are embroiled in a game of cat and mouse – with no end in sight. Despite a new set of sanctions imposed on Iran, Tehran seems more resolute than ever in continuing its nuclear activities. Muhammad ‘Ali Husseini, Foreign Ministry, Iran: Negotiations with the IAEA are continuing. A new incentives package has been offered,...

Stem cell research breakthrough

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:27:04 GMT

American scientists are making progress in developing stem cells without the use of human embryos.

John McCain interview

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:00:31 GMT

Likely GOP presidential nominee rejects Barack Obama characterizations of his Iraq policy

Afghanistan mine removal effort

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:39:15 GMT

People in Afghanistan continue efforts to clear thousands of unexploded mines in their country, despite the added danger they face from the Taliban.

Up to sixty per cent of the land is too dangerous to walk on, littered with landmines and unexploded shells, the legacy of 30 years of conflict - the Soviet invasion, civil war and now the fight against the Taliban.

For the past ...

Sri Lankan minister killed

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:30:50 GMT

At least 12 people, including a senior government minister, have died in a bomb blast in Sri Lanka

Democratic delegate deadline

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:52:39 GMT

Do un-pledged superdelegates need a July 1 deadline? fox

Clinton's questionable tax returns

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:01:22 GMT

Dick Morris reacts to questionable findings in Clinton tax returns

NATO seeks Pakistan ties

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:00:08 GMT

Apr 4(ANI): NATO leaders have said they want to deepen ties with Pakistan and strive to boost security along its porous border with Afghanistan. In a document that lays out their "strategic vision" for Afghanistan's future, the leaders said that both Pakistan and Afghanistan have an important role to play in building a better future.

Canadians come under fire

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:43:12 GMT

A delegation of Canadians with an Israeli cabinet minister came under fire near the Gaza Strip Friday morning, escaping injury in an attack that left one Israeli wounded.

A group of around 15 people with the Canada-Israeli Committee was visiting the town of Sderot in the company of Israeli Public Security Minister Avi Dichter when they were shot at. Dichter's chief of staff Matti G...

Chinese rights activist jailed

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:00:11 GMT

Prominent human rights activist Hu Jia has been convicted of subversion and jailed for three-and-a-half years.

Al Qaeda actions defended

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:51:30 GMT

Al-Zawahri defends terror group's actions

India, Myanmar corridor project

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:10:59 GMT

New Delhi, Apr 3(ANI): India and Myanmar signed an agreement for a US dollar 120 million project for constructing the multi-modal Kaladan transport corridor, which will allow port access to northeastern states, bypassing Bangladesh.The agreement was signed between Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee and his Myanmarese counterpart U.Nyan Win.

Albania receives NATO invitation

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:50:55 GMT

Today Albania received the official invitation to join NATO. In a press conference held after the long meeting with the leaders of countries members of NATO, General Secretary Scheffer announced that the organization was extending an invitation to Croatia and Albania. Scheffer said that after the two countries finish the required procedures for the invitation, NATO will start intensive contacts wi...

Air Canada bomb plot

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:26:39 GMT

Air Canada flights to Toronto and Montreal were among seven planes allegedly targeted in a massive bomb plot that was being planned in Britain, a court in west London heard Thursday.

All seven flights were scheduled to take off from London's Heathrow airport in 2006 and fly across the Atlantic Ocean, with the other planes destined for Washington, Chicago, New York and San Francisco.

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Democratic race almost over?

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:53:00 GMT

Why the Democratic race could end on May 6

France pledges Afghan troops

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:00:44 GMT

France's promise to send a battalion of troops to eastern Afghanistan represents a "significant and historic re-engagement" in NATO, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday, adding that conditions had been met to extend Canada's role in the region.

"Our NATO partners have agreed to a comprehensive new plan to balance and synchronize our military and civilian agendas," Harper sa...

U.S. missile shield endorsed

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:50:17 GMT

NATO endorses U.S. missile shield in Eastern Europe

Irish PM resigns

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:32:04 GMT

Irish PM resigns amid money scandal

Bill Clinton's stunning outburst

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:08:50 GMT

Mark Halperin on Bill Clinton's outburst leaving some superdelegates stunned

World Bank hunger deal

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:35:44 GMT

The World Bank's president has called for half a billion dollars in aid for the World Food Programme

Obama: I'd Hire Gore

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:13:11 GMT

If elected, Obama says he'd consider Gore for cabinet position

Opposition wins Zimbabwe elections

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:40:08 GMT

Zimbabwe's opposition parties have won a combined victory in the country's parliamentary election, according to highly anticipated results from the election commission, while the winner of the presidential race is still unclear.

The latest figures show the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has won 105 seats in the 210-seat House of Assembly, while one was taken by an Independent...

France pledges Afghansitan troops

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:14:03 GMT

France/Kabul, April 02(ANI): France is expected to send additional troops to Afghanistan to help NATO allies to fight the Taliban and train the Afghan army, which is a part of the 47,000-strong NATO force, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy is also expected to make an announcement in this regard later this week. Up until now, France has concentrated its troops around Kabul where the Taliban thre...

Weapons found in temples

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:08:45 GMT

Lhasa, April 2(ANI): Chinese authorities have revealed that they have retrieved large quantities of explosives and weapons from monks dormitories in Tibet.The country's public security spokesperson said that the weapons served as proof that Tibetan independence activists were plotting further attacks in Tibetan areas.Chinese authorities also added that the recent riots in Tibet were part of a viol...

Presidential hopefuls on Mid East

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:44:14 GMT

Jon B. Alterman, CSIS Middle East Program: My judgment is that all the candidates have decided that raising Middle-East issues is only going to hurt them rather than help them. They don’t disagree in useful ways from their perspective, from an electoral perspective. The more they talk in detail about the Middle East the more they give themselves targets to be hit on; and it seems to me that not on...

TV Puppet Teaching Jihad

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:48:18 GMT

Hamas TV puppet show features kid stabbing President Bush

McCain vs. Letterman

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:51:21 GMT

Presidential hopeful, TV host engage in joke battle

Tibetan protests continue

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:41:06 GMT

Kathmandu, April 1(ANI): At least 87 Tibetan protesters were detained when they tried to storm the Chinese embassy in the Nepal's capital city Kathmandu on April 1 in the latest crackdown on demonstrations against Beijing. Groups of Tibetans have protested in front of the United Nations office in Kathmandu and near a Chinese consular office since last month but this was the first time activists ma...

Zimbabwe elections tension

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:37:09 GMT

Reports that a deal is in the works to allow Zimbabwe's long-standing president to gradually relinquish power surfaced Tuesday, although officials dismissed the news as nothing more than rumour.

Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai told a news conference that there is no truth to reports that he and President Robert Mugabe are working on a transitional arrangement. The arrangement a...

US global image 'improved'

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:27:32 GMT

A BBC world service poll suggests that global views of the US have improved in the last year

Dengue fever grips city

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:21:04 GMT

Rio de Janeiro is in the grip of an outbreak of dengue fever, which has killed almost 70 people