Iraqi Lawmakers Delay Vote on Election Law Dispute Iraqi lawmakers are seeking a compromise in a dispute over an election law that was vetoed by a vice president, throwing national polls slated for January into question. Staff, AP NEWS - 5 minutes ago
Quick Restart of Big Bang Machine Stuns Scientists Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world’s largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs. Alexander G. Higgins, AP NEWS - 10 minutes ago
White Farmers Relocate to Nigeria Zimbabwe was once considered southern Africa’s bread-basket until Presidents Mugabe’s controversial land reforms gave white-owned farms to landless blacks. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 11 minutes ago
Diplomat: Iran Needs Uranium for Hospitals A top Iranian diplomat has said his nation needs enriched uranium to power some 200 hospitals and insisted “guarantees” were needed before they could consider a storage deal with Turkey. Staff, AP FEATURES - 18 minutes ago
Buddhists From 2 Koreas Hold Joint Ceremony Buddhist monks from South and North Korea held a joint ceremony at a temple in the communist country Saturday in a continuation of civic exchanges between the nations despite a bloody naval skirmish earlier this month. Kwang-Tae Kim, AP NEWS - 22 minutes ago
Pope and Anglican Leader Agree on Closer Relations The archbishop of Canterbury held his first talks Saturday with Pope Benedict XVI since the Roman Catholic church’s unprecedented invitation to disaffected Anglicans, with the Vatican saying the two sides still want to press ahead for closer relations. Victor L. Simpson, AP NEWS - 29 minutes ago
Iran to Hold War Games to Protect Nuclear Sites Iranian state TV is reporting that the country will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting nuclear facilities against any possible attack. Staff, AP NEWS - 30 minutes ago
Al-Qaeda Seizes Japan Hostage in Yemen: Tribal Source Al-Qaeda gunmen have seized a Japanese engineer from his tribal kidnappers in Yemen, a tribal source who has been seeking to negotiate his release said on Saturday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 35 minutes ago
Egypt Will Not Be ‘Lax’ in Defending Nationals: Mubarak President Hosni Mubarak warned on Saturday that Cairo will be firm in dealing with those who harm Egyptians, following attacks on its nationals in Algeria and Sudan over a World Cup football match. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 35 minutes ago
US Soldier Jailed for Six Months After Iraq Offences A US soldier who abused fellow troops in Iraq and then lied about it was on Saturday sentenced to six months in jail, fined almost 6,000 dollars and demoted, the American military said. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 35 minutes ago
Egypt Vows to Be Firm After World Cup Defeat President Hosni Mubarak vowed on Saturday that Egypt will be firm in dealing with attacks on its nationals, amid hot tempers and a diplomatic spat with Algeria over a World Cup football showdown. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 35 minutes ago
Death Toll ‘Rises to 42’ in China Mining Accident An explosion at a coal mine in northeast China early Saturday killed at least 42 workers, state news agency Xinhua said, citing emergency services. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 35 minutes ago
Brown Visits Scene of Massive Floods Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Saturday visited the scene of massive floods that killed one person and stranded hundreds after the heaviest rainfall on record in England. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 35 minutes ago
Dalai Lama Praises Obama on Tibet Issue Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday praised US President Barack Obama for taking up the issue of Tibet “very seriously” with Chinese leaders on his recent trip to China. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 35 minutes ago
Resort Island Reels After Deadly Attack by Gunman The gunman who carried out Saipan’s most violent attack in recent memory ended his life on the same rocky cliffs where numerous Japanese leapt to their deaths to avoid capture by U.S. troops during World War II. Gemma Casas, AP NEWS - 42 minutes ago