March 26, 2012
Seoul Nuclear Summit kicks off
The second Nuclear Security Summit has just kicked off in Seoul, South Korea. A welcoming ceremony has been held for the leaders and representatives of 53 nations and international organizations, including Chinese President Hu Jintao, US President…
March 26, 2012
China: No decision yet on attending Syria meeting
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Hong Lei says that under the current situation, China has not considered attending the second "Friends of Syria" meeting scheduled to convene in Istanbul in April. Hong said, "We think actions taken by the…
March 20, 2012
Toulouse school killer ‘had camera around his neck
The man who killed four people at a Jewish school in Toulouse had a camera around his neck and may have filmed the scene, France's interior minister says. Claude Gueant said the camera was one clue helping police build a profile, as the manhunt…
March 20, 2012
Diamond Jubilee: Queen to ‘rededicate’ herself
The Queen has promised to "rededicate myself to the service" of the UK and its people as she celebrates her Diamond Jubilee. In a speech to both Houses of Parliament, she said the commemoration of her 60 years on the throne was a chance "to come…
March 20, 2012
Deadly explosions in series of attacks on Iraqi cities
At least 38 people have been killed in a series of co-ordinated attacks across Iraq, officials say. Two car bombs in the predominantly Shia city of Kerbala are reported to have killed at least 13 people. Another car bomb near police headquarters in…
March 20, 2012
Egypt in mourning for Coptic Pope Shenouda’s funeral
Big crowds are expected in the Egyptian capital for the funeral of Coptic Pope Shenouda III, who died on Saturday. A service will be held at St Mark's cathedral, followed by burial at St Bishoy monastery in the Nile Delta. Shenouda, 88, was the…
March 20, 2012
Russia joins Red Cross call for daily truce in Syria
Russia has joined the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in calling for a daily two-hour humanitarian ceasefire in Syria. In a statement, the foreign ministry called on the government "and all armed groups who oppose it" to agree to…
March 20, 2012
Greece’s FM Resigns to Lead Socialist Party Before Election
Greece's Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos has resigned, one day after being elected to lead the Socialist party PASOK in the run-up to elections. Venizelos announced his resignation Monday after meeting with Greek President Karolos Papoulias.…
March 20, 2012
Romney Positioned for Win in Illinois Primary
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is hoping for a big win in his party's primary Tuesday in the central state of Illinois, as he seeks to enlarge his lead over his top rival, Rick Santorum. Opinion polls show Romney is 15 points…
March 20, 2012
North Korea Invites UN Nuclear Monitors to Return
The United Nations nuclear watchdog said Monday it has received an invitation from North Korea to visit, three years after its inspectors were expelled from the communist country. A spokeswoman for the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy…