March 12, 2012
Eurozone shows ‘tentative’ signs of recovery
The eurozone is showing "tentative" signs of recovery, according to the latest report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD researches economics for the 30 nations that make up its membership. For the…
March 12, 2012
Aviation plea to leaders over EU price on carbon
Seven European aviation firms have written to governments complaining about the inclusion of airlines in the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The signatories, which include Airbus, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, argue the move threatens…
March 12, 2012
Taliban Vows Revenge for Killing of 16 Afghan Civilians
The Taliban has vowed to seek revenge against what it called “American savages” after a U.S. Army sergeant went on an apparent shooting spree in southern Afghanistan, killing 16 Afghan villagers — many of them children. U.S. and Afghan officials…
March 12, 2012
Afghan MPs ‘out of patience’ after Kandahar massacre
Afghans "have run out of patience" with foreign troops, the country's MPs have warned, after a US soldier killed 16 Afghan civilians. The strongly-worded resolution came as US officials issued an alert, fearing reprisals after the Kandahar…
March 12, 2012
45 Feared Dead in Afghan Avalanche
At least 45 people are feared dead after an avalanche struck remote villages in eastern Afghanistan. Heavy snow engulfed homes in Nuristan province on Monday. Provincial officials say the affected area has been cut off, making it difficult for…
March 12, 2012
China railway workers repair ‘collapsed’ new line
A newly built section of a high-speed rail line has collapsed in China's central Hubei province following heavy rain, state media reports. The line was set to open in May and had been in use for test runs. About 300m of the embankment in…
March 12, 2012
Porn site breached in hack attack
Hackers claim to have stolen the details of more than 73,000 subscribers to porn site Digital Playground. The data includes user names, email addresses and passwords. Also taken were the numbers, expiry dates and security codes for 40,000 credit…