Israel’s FM Says Peace Depends on Palestinians Israel’s foreign minister said Thursday it is up to the Palestinians to decide whether to resume Mideast peace talks now that Israel has announced a settlement freeze. Aron Heller, AP NEWS - 4 minutes ago
Dollar Falls to 14-Year Low vs Yen on US Outlook The dollar tumbled to 14-year low against the yen Thursday, adding to pressure on Japan’s beleaguered exporters, amid indications U.S. interest rates will remain low and the Federal Reserve isn’t overly concerned about the dollar’s slide. Malcolm Foster, AP NEWS - 8 minutes ago
Invading Camels to Be Shot in Australian Town Australian authorities plan to corral about 6,000 wild camels with helicopters and gun them down after they overran a small Outback town in search of water, trampling fences, smashing tanks and contaminating supplies. Staff, AP NEWS - 10 minutes ago
Muslim Pilgrims Pray Under Scorching Sun at Hajj Muslim pilgrims holding white umbrellas against the blazing sun clambered up a rocky desert hill for prayers Thursday during the annual hajj, following a day of deadly torrential rains. Hadeel Al-Shalchi, AP NEWS - 15 minutes ago
Up to Palestinians After Settlement Offer: Israel Israel said on Thursday that a temporary settlement ease put “the ball in the Palestinian court” with regard to US efforts to revive peace talks as observers saw it as unlikely to lead to a breakthrough. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 19 minutes ago
Man Dies Stuck in Utah Cave Dies The Utah County sheriff’s department say a man stuck in a cave for more than a day has died. Staff, AP NEWS - 19 minutes ago
China Announces Plan to Boost Energy Efficiency China announced plans Thursday to sharply boost its energy efficiency by slowing the growth of carbon emissions as part of its contribution to the fight against global warming. Cara Anna, AP NEWS - 27 minutes ago
Experts: Nigerian Pirates May Be Extending Reach A bloody pirate attack off Benin’s coast is raising concerns that Nigerian pirates — operating on the opposite side of Africa from Somali pirates — are extending their reach and shows that the waters off West Africa are almost equally dangerous, a maritime expert said. Anita Powell, AP NEWS - 33 minutes ago
Spanish King’s Daughter to Divorce Lawyers for Juan Carlos' eldest child, Princess Elena and her husband Jaime de Marichalar say the two have agreed to divorce. Staff, AP NEWS - 37 minutes ago
German Military’s Inspector General Fired The inspector general of Germany’s military was fired Thursday for failing to properly pass on information to political leaders about a September airstrike in Afghanistan in which civilians were killed, the defense minister said. David Rising, AP NEWS - 45 minutes ago
AP NewsAlert Authorities say a man stuck upside-down in a Utah cave for more than a day has died . Staff, AP NEWS - 46 minutes ago
World Stocks Fall as Dollar Slides; Gold at Record World stock markets dropped Thursday as mostly positive economic news in the U.S. failed to inspire investors and the dollar tumbled to its lowest point against the Japanese yen in more than 14 years. Jeremiah Marquez, AP NEWS - 62 minutes ago
Prime Suspect in Philippine Massacre Surrenders A scion of a powerful pro-government clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in the southern Philippines turned himself in Thursday amid mounting pressure on the president to crack down on lawlessness and warlords. Aaron Favila and Jim Gomez, AP NEWS - 63 minutes ago
China’s Internet Buzzing Over Woman in Black While President Barack Obama talked about Internet rights during his visit to China, the Internet here talked about a mystery woman in black. Tini Tran, AP NEWS - 63 minutes ago
Group: Chinese Overinvestment Could Strain Trade China’s stimulus spending has fueled massive overexpansion in industrial capacity that could drive a surge in low-priced exports amid weak global demand, possibly igniting a protectionist backlash abroad, a European business group warned Thursday. Joe McDonald, AP NEWS - 77 minutes ago
China Says Premier Wen to Attend Climate Summit Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will attend the climate change summit in Copenhagen next month to demonstrate his nation’s willingness to work with the global community, the government said Thursday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 79 minutes ago
Iran Threatens Minimum Co-Operation With IAEA Iran will reduce co-operation with the IAEA to a minimum if the UN atomic watchdog passes a resolution condemning its nuclear programme, a top Iranian official said Thursday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 79 minutes ago
Couple Crashes White House State Dinner: Secret Service The US Secret Service is investigating how two White House gatecrashers beat several layers of security to attend a state dinner with President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 79 minutes ago
Lebanon Agrees Hezbollah Right to Use Arms Against Israel Lebanon’s new cabinet has agreed on a policy statement that acknowledges Hezbollah’s right to use its weapons against Israel, despite disagreement by some members of the ruling majority. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 79 minutes ago
FTSE 100 Slightly Lower at the Open London shares fell at the open on Thursday, after earlier losses in Asia and in muted trade amid the Thanksgiving Day holiday in the United States. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 79 minutes ago
Dollar Falls to 14-Year Low Against Yen The dollar slumped to 14-year lows against the yen Thursday, prompting expressions of alarm from Japan’s government as it battles to coax the world’s number-two economy back to health. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 79 minutes ago
Fire in South London Forces 150 Residents to Flee Around 150 people had to be evacuated early on Thursday after a fire at a building site spread to nearby flats in south London. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 79 minutes ago
Plans to Force Banks to Reveal Millionaire Staff Banks will be forced to reveal how many of their staff earn more than one million pounds a year, under recommended reforms of the financial sector to be released Thursday. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 79 minutes ago
McCartney Says He ‘Revisits’ Beatles Members in Songs Paul McCartney said his music was a way of making contact with other former members of the Beatles and his late wife Linda, as he launched his new album and DVD in London. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 79 minutes ago
Malaysia Plans 4.0 Pct GST in 2011: Minister Malaysia plans to introduce a 4.0 percent goods and services tax (GST) in 2011, replacing current sales and services tax in a bid to diversify national revenues, a minister said Thursday. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 79 minutes ago
China Christians Jailed in Church Row: Lawyer A court in northern China sentenced five church leaders to up to seven years in prison after they tried to stop their place of worship being torn down, their lawyer said Thursday. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 79 minutes ago
Obama to Unveil His Afghan Plan Tuesday US President Barack Obama will announce his new Afghan strategy in an address to the nation Tuesday from the prestigious West Point military academy, the White House said. Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 79 minutes ago
Search Crew Working to Free Man Stuck in Cave Rescue crews scrambled Thursday to free a man stuck upside-down in a popular Utah cave for well over 24 hours. Brock Vergakis, AP NEWS - 79 minutes ago
SKorea Scraps Decades-Old Sex Law Targeting Men South Korea’s Constitutional Court struck down a decades-old law Thursday that had banned men from making false promises of marriage to engage in sexual relations with women. Hyung-Jin Kim, AP NEWS - 80 minutes ago
Mumbai Remembers Victims Memorials held across Mumbai for victims of last year’s deadly attacks on the city. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 86 minutes ago
Garlic Cooks Up Top China Returns Garlic beats gold, stocks and property to become China’s best performing asset. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 86 minutes ago
German Military’s Inspector General Fired Germany’s defense minister says the inspector general of the German military has been relieved of his duties in connection with the investigation of a September airstrike in Afghanistan in which civilians were killed. Staff, AP NEWS - 88 minutes ago
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