Month: January 2011

January 20, 2011

Hu says China not seeking arms race or domination

Chinese President Hu Jintao has said China has no interest in pursuing an arms race or exerting military…

January 20, 2011

FBI charges 127 alleged mobsters in north-east US

US federal agents have charged 127 suspected mobsters in multiple investigations into New York's organised crime…

January 20, 2011

Tunisia to legalise banned polical parties

Tunisia's new government says it will recognise all banned political groups, including Islamists, and grant an amnesty to all political prisoners. The announcement comes after the new cabinet held its first meeting - nearly a week after President…

January 20, 2011

Sonia Peres, wife of Israeli president, dead at 87

Sonia Peres, the wife of Israeli President Shimon Peres, died at her Tel Aviv home Thursday morning, a president's spokeswoman said. She was 87. The president was making his way to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem on Thursday, said spokeswoman Meital…

January 20, 2011

Aristide says he is ready to return to Haiti

On the heels of an exiled despot's arrival home, former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide said he is ready…

January 20, 2011

At least 32 killed in attack on pilgrims in Iraq

At least 32 people were killed and 150 others wounded in two explosions targeting Shiite pilgrims Thursday in Karbala, about 60 miles (100 km) south of Baghdad, police officials said. It was the latest of several terrorist attacks across Iraq…

January 20, 2011

‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier faces charges for old crimes

Haiti on Tuesday filed embezzlement and corruption charges against former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier,…

January 20, 2011

I-Octane Scheduled to Travel to New York To Promote “My Life” Tour

With three number one hits, Lose A Friend, My Life and Puff It, in 2010, accolades that include, Stone Love culture…

January 20, 2011

St Vincent opposition wants protesters to shut down capital

The Unity Labour Party (ULP) administration in St Vincent and the Grenadines is expected to face strong…

January 20, 2011

Antigua-Barbuda government misused statement, says opposition

The opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) has questioned a press release issued by the government, which claims that Sir Alister McIntyre has made a public statement supporting the administration’s intention to sell-off the State Insurance…