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China talks tough on US Anti-subsidy Bill NDTV.com PTI, Updated: September 30, 2010 16:10 IST Beijing: China on Thursday reacted cautiously to the proposed US anti-subsidy investigation of Chinese imports, saying that it violated the rules of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), but refrained from ... See all stories on this topic »

Pakistan halts NATO supplies after border attack Reuters By Zeeshan Haider ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani authorities blocked a vital supply route for NATO troops fighting in Afghanistan on Thursday, angered by a cross-border NATO airstrike that killed three Pakistani soldiers, officials said. ... See all stories on this topic »

Europe hit by wave of anti-austerity protests The Guardian Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Europe today as strikes against austerity measures that have hit public spending and services on the continent caused widespread disruption. The main demonstrations were in Spain, ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

EU Tells France, Spain To End Telecom Tax For Funding Public TV Wall Street Journal BRUSSELS (Dow Jones)--The European Commission Thursday asked France and Spain to abolish a tax on telecommunications operators aimed at filling a funding gap to public television. The tax stems from ending paid advertising on public TV channels in the ... See all stories on this topic »

Briton suspected of plotting Mumbai-style attacks killed by drone Telegraph.co.uk A Briton suspected of plotting attacks on European cities modelled on the terrorist rampage in Mumbai was killed in a drone attack in Pakistan, according to reports. A Pakistani intelligence official was quoted by the Associated Press news agency as ... See all stories on this topic »

North Korea looks to China after talks with South break down Telegraph.co.uk The first military talks between North and South Korea for two years ended without progress on Thursday, as the North sends a delegation to China, state media reported. Talks between North and South Korea at the border truce village of Panmunjom were ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

Sri Lanka president OKs ex-army chief's jail term The Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka's president approved a 30-month jail term for his former army chief and political rival Thursday, confirming a military court verdict that he was guilty of fraud. The decision may disqualify the ex-general from continuing ... See all stories on this topic »

Berlusconi wins, but uncertainty remains in Italy AFP ROME — Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Thursday his victory in a parliamentary vote of confidence had strengthened his centre-right coalition, but doubts remain over the intentions of a key former ally. "The majority is stronger. ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Isle of Man strengthens links with UK Labour party BBC News The Isle of Man's Economic Development Minister Allan Bell has attended the Labour Party conference in Manchester to strengthen ties with the UK. A Manx government spokesman said the island wants a better relationship with the Labour Party as a new era ... See all stories on this topic »

Russia wants to improve legal base of relations with Abkhazia RIA Novosti MOSCOW, September 30 (RIA Novosti) - Russia hopes to strengthen the legal basis of its relations with Abkhazia, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. "We expect the further development of Russian-Abkhaz relations and the improvement of ... See all stories on this topic »

Russia bans Iranian investments in nuclear industry Xinhua MOSCOW, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Russia has prohibited Iranian investments in any commercial activities involving uranium production or use of nuclear material and technology, the Interfax news agency reported on Thursday. The decree was issued by Russian ... See all stories on this topic »

Mexico landslide kills 16 in Chiapas The Guardian Heavy rains in Mexico led to a second landslide yesterday which killed 16 people as officials admitted that exaggerated reports about an earlier slide diverted resources from other storm-hit areas. Rescue workers at the scene of the first landslide in ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Pakistan on the brink of a military coup: Musharraf MSN India London, Sep 30 (PTI) Pakistan may be on the brink of a military coup, the country''s former military ruler Parvez Musharraf has warned, amidst reports of the powerful army pressing for a shakeup in the nation''s civilian setup. ... See all stories on this topic »

US, Pakistan chiefs of intelligence meet Washington Post By Karin Brulliard and Karen DeYoung KABUL - CIA Director Leon Panetta met in Islamabad with Pakistan's intelligence chief Wednesday amid a month-long escalation in US air attacks against insurgent strongholds and new reports of Pakistan-based terror ... See all stories on this topic »

Nigeria police work to free children after bus hijack AFP ABA, Nigeria — Nigerian police sought to free 15 children Thursday kidnapped after their school bus was hijacked this week, with reports that ransom talks had stalled as parents negotiated separately. The hijacking on Monday signaled a disturbing ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Maoists driving Nepal towards hydro disaster Sify Kathmandu, Sep 30 (IANS) Set to generate about 6500 MW of additional hydropower from 2016 onwards, Nepal is facing the spectre of generation but no buyer, thanks to the obstructive policy announced by its largest party, the Maoists. ... See all stories on this topic »

MM Lee sends condolences to Mrs Balaji Channel News Asia SINGAPORE : Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew said the late Senior Minister of State Balaji Sadasivan had made no secret that he had colon cancer and that the chances of recovery were not high because it was discovered at a late stage. ... See all stories on this topic »

US Senate blocks anti-offshoring bill Economic Times KOLKATA/BANGALORE: Senate Republicans successfully blocked the passage of an that would have denied tax breaks to US companies moving jobs overseas. In a snub to President Barack Obama's recent anti-offshoring rhetoric, Republicans, in a 53-45 vote, ... See all stories on this topic »

North African spy chiefs set up intelligence centre AFP ALGIERS — Spy chiefs from four north African countries have set up a centre for joint operations against Al Qaeda in the Sahel region during a meeting in Algiers, the Algerian daily Al-Watan said Thursday. The centre will be run by a coalition of ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Kemal Ataturk's yacht seized over vice ring allegations Telegraph.co.uk Turkey's government has seized the one-time state yacht of Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, following media reports that a vice ring had used the vessel to throw sex parties with prostitutes. Eight women and two underage girls, ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

Spot liars by listening to their 'well-planned' stories Daily News & Analysis If your husband comes late at your anniversary dinner and starts giving you an intricate, blow-by-blow rundown of what exactly held him up, then beware—he is probably lying, at least according to a researcher. Sharon Leal, a research fellow at the ... See all stories on this topic »

Coalition says it doesn't trust Defence chief's advice ABC Online MARK COLVIN: The Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Tony Abbott should make it clear whether he supports the call for more troops for Afghanistan. Ms Gillard says if he's changed the Coalition's policy on the war, he should announce it, give extensive ... See all stories on this topic »

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