David Cameron to face MPs in Commons over EU veto
December 12, 2011
David Cameron will face MPs later to explain his decision to veto EU treaty changes, the day after his deputy PM said the move was “bad for Britain”.
Australia PM reshuffles cabinet
December 12, 2011
Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard reshuffled her cabinet on Monday, focusing on job creation and labour relations, as she tries to reverse plummeting voter support ahead of elections due within two years.
Hazare fasts, rejects bill
December 12, 2011
India’s anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare yesterday went a day-long fast here protesting against “watered-down” proposals of a Parliamentary Standing Committee on a law against corruption.
Turkey earthquake: Survivors outdoors on freezing night
October 25, 2011
Thousands of people are spending a second night in freezing temperatures after Sunday’s 7.2-magnitude earthquake in eastern Turkey.
Gaddafi to be buried in secret desert grave: NTC
October 25, 2011
Ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi will be buried on Tuesday in a secret desert grave, a National Transitional Council official said, ending a wrangle over his rotting corpse that led many to fear for Libya’s governability.
Argentine president wins landslide re-election
October 24, 2011
President Cristina Fernandez was re-elected in a landslide Sunday, winning with the widest victory margin in Argentina’s history after her government spread the wealth of a booming economy.
Libya’s PM ‘wanted Gaddafi alive’
October 24, 2011
Libya’s acting Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril yesterday told the BBC he wished ex-leader Muammar Gaddafi was alive.
Pak army top brass meets amid US row
September 26, 2011
Pakistan’s powerful army chief General Ashfaq Kayani met with his top commanders yesterday in a “special” meeting to discuss the security situation, the military said, as the war of words with the United States escalated.
Mass grave found in Tripoli with remains of 1270
September 26, 2011
A mass grave believed to contain up to 1,270 bodies has been found in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, says the National Transitional Council (NTC).
Mid-East peace talks ‘must resume’
September 25, 2011
The Quartet of Middle East negotiators has urged Israel and the Palestinians to resume peace talks within one month and aim for a deal by the end of 2012.