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China says heed fears about Bashir genocide charges

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
BEIJING (Reuters) - World powers should heed the worries of African and Arab states in responding to genocide charges against Sudan's president, China's envoy on Darfur said, warning that the court steps could imperil peace efforts.

Weakened typhoon hits China after 6 die in Taiwan

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
BEIJING (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kalmaegi slammed into China's southeastern coast on Friday, after killing six people in neighboring Taiwan.

China anti-terror manual to enlist Beijing residents

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
BEIJING (Reuters) - Having deployed surface-to-air missiles, readied a 100,000-strong anti-terrorism force and instituted a series of security checkpoints, Beijing is adding Chinese residents as another layer in its shield to protect Olympics venues against possible attack.

Thailand fears more attacks after dubious "ceasefire"

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand feared a spike in violence in its Muslim deep south on Friday after an unknown rebel group announced a "ceasefire" dismissed by some analysts as a hoax that might enrage real fighters on the ground.

ICC prosecutor won't back down on Sudan's Bashir

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor said on Thursday he would not drop his call for the arrest on genocide charges of Sudan's president, but the United Nations said the court must weigh the impact of its work.

Australian journalist faces drug charges in Singapore

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - An Australian journalist was arrested in Singapore on drug-related charges, the Australian government said on Friday, and faces up to 20 years in jail and 15 strokes of the cane if convicted.

Relief group criticizes new U.S. Africa command

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new U.S. military command for Africa is unlikely to foster the security required to bring badly needed development to the impoverished continent, according to a study released on Thursday.

Manila's Arroyo most unpopular leader since 86: poll

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is the most unpopular leader in the country since democracy was restored in 1986, the country's leading pollster said on Friday.

Canadian police defend actions after airport death

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police dismissed a report on Thursday that it may have compromised investigations into the death of a Polish immigrant during a stun gun incident at Vancouver's airport.

Pope calls on religions to unite against terrorism

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict called for all religions to unite against terrorism and resolve conflicts peacefully on Friday and heard an Islamic leader urge Christians to overcome "misconceptions and prejudices" about Muslims.

In Eritrea, youth say frustrated by long service

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
ASMARA (Reuters) - God surveys the world one day, seeing the mountains, valleys, seas and all there is.

Canadian police defend actions after airport death

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police dismissed a report on Thursday that it may have compromised investigations into the death of a Polish immigrant during a stun gun incident at Vancouver's airport.

Relief group criticizes new U.S. Africa command

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new U.S. military command for Africa is unlikely to foster the security required to bring badly needed development to the impoverished continent, according to a study released on Thursday.

ICC prosecutor won't back down on Sudan's Bashir

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor said on Thursday he would not drop his call for the arrest on genocide charges of Sudan's president, but the United Nations said the court must weigh the impact of its work.

Iraqis divided by U.S. troop timetable call

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqis want the U.S. military presence to end. But when that occurs -- and whether a timetable should be set for troops to leave -- is something ordinary Iraqis, security officials and politicians cannot agree on.

U.N.'s Ban pushing ahead with Kosovo handoff to EU

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Despite Russian objections, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a report made public on Thursday he was pushing ahead with a plan to hand over policing functions in Kosovo to the European Union.

World's poorest increase despite growth: UNCTAD

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
GENEVA (Reuters) - Record growth in the world's poorest countries has failed to prevent an increase in their total numbers of poor people, the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Thursday.

World Health Organisation staff return to Iraq

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has for the first time since 2003 redeployed expatriate staff to Iraq, the United Nations agency said on Thursday.

Medvedev says technology key to Russian democracy

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
PETROZAVODSK, Russia (Reuters) - Modern communications technology should become a gateway to democracy in Russia, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday, ordering his ministers to improve online public access to the government.

Suspect wins libel case over missing British girl

Wed, 2024-11-27 18:40
LONDON (Reuters) - A British suspect in the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann in Portugal last year won 600,000 pounds ($1.2 million) in libel damages on Thursday for "the utter destruction" of his life.