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| Obama to splash billions on infrastructure projects ABC Online By Washington correspondent Kim Landers and wires US president Barack Obama has announced plans to spend tens of billions of dollars on a huge infrastructure project to create jobs and boost confidence in the American economy. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| MK Ahmed Tibi, do you believe Netanyahu has changed and will move toward peace? Ha'aretz By Jonathan Lis Deputy Knesset Speaker Ahmed Tibi (Ta'al ), served in the past as adviser to Palestinian Authority head Yasser Arafat, was a member of the Palestinian delegation to the Wye Plantation summit in 1998 and is considered close to the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| After Antiwar Protest, Blair Cancels Appearance New York Times By RACHEL LEE HARRIS The former British prime minister Tony Blair has canceled the next book signing of his new memoir, "A Journey," which was scheduled for Wednesday at Waterstone's bookstore in London, The Associated Press reported. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| New Zealand gets an economic shake-up ABC Online By Michael Janda The Christchurch earthquake reveals one of the unfortunate realities about the modern obsession with economic growth. That reality is that tragedy can be good for the economy. While Christchurch residents sift through their damaged, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| East European Eyes on France's Roma Policy New York Times By ALISON SMALE PARIS — After a summer marked by a needless quarrel over how to treat their Roma population, the French seem on course for an autumn of discontent over issues much closer to their pocketbooks: the reform of their state pensions. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Key trio keep us waiting Sydney Morning Herald One of the three rural independents whose backing will decide Australia's government says they still haven't made their mind up, but a decision was expected this afternoon. More than two weeks after going to the polls, Australians are expected to find ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Guatemala resumes mudslide rescue BBC News Emergency teams in Guatemala have resumed rescue efforts after devastating mudslides buried dozens of people. At least 44 people have died in slides across the country following torrential rains. More than 11000 people have had to be evacuated from ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| NATO asks for more troops for Afghanistan Daily Times KABUL: The US and NATO commander in Afghanistan is asking for 2000 more soldiers to join the 140000-strong international force here, NATO officials said on Monday. It was unclear how many of them would be Americans. Coalition officials said nearly half ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Foreign fall-out BBC News By Jon Leyne BBC News, Cairo The case of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, the Iranian woman under threat of stoning to death, seems to be causing special problems for the Iranian government, highlighting some big dilemmas in the foreign policy of the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| China's political reforms Sify Chinese politics: Thirty years ago, a small fishing village called Shenzhen led China's economic miracle. Now, it has a more challenging mission. President Hu Jintao said Shenzhen should test political reforms. Although changes may be disruptive in the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| India takes note of Chinese 'bid' to influence Nepal polls Times of India NEW DELHI: While admitting that the ongoing prime ministerial polls in Nepal were an internal matter of the country, India on Monday expressed concern over reports of China using money to influence the outcome of the elections. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| US soldiers help repel deadly attack on Iraq army headquarters Los Angeles Times By Liz Sly and Riyadh Mohammed, Los Angeles Times Reporting from Baghdad-- American soldiers helped Iraqi troops battle insurgents in downtown Baghdad on Sunday, repelling a major attack in the heart of the capital five days after President Obama ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Afghan Bank 'Out of Danger' Voice of America Photo: AP Top finance officials in Afghanistan are trying to reassure depositors that their money is safe. This comes after reports that the nation's biggest bank was in trouble. Some 300 people began queuing up at 3 in the morning to withdraw money ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| France faces pension plan strike BBC News France faces serious disruption on Tuesday in a nationwide strike to fight proposals to raise the retirement age. The 24-hour-strike is set to hit public transport, banks, air traffic and the postal service. Unions said they expected hundreds of ... See all stories on this topic » |
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