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Eurozone set to dominate G8 talks

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:22:35 GMT

US President Obama hosts an opening dinner for G8 leaders, discussing North Korea, Syria and Iran, with the eurozone crisis likely to top Saturday's agenda.

Officials See Promising Signs for Iran Nuclear Talks

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:14:04 GMT

As American negotiators prepare for nuclear talks next week in Baghdad, they say recent statements from Iran and pressure from sanctions have raised the chances of compromise.

Hollande Tells Obama Troop Pullout in Afghanistan Will Proceed

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:45 GMT

François Hollande, in his first meeting with President Obama as France’s president, restated his pledge to withdraw combat forces from Afghanistan by the end of the year.

Greece and Germany in War of Words Over Euro Crisis

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:57:48 GMT

A telephone conversation on Friday between Germany’s chancellor and Greece’s president became the latest flashpoint in the unfolding crisis over Greece’s membership in the euro.

Putin Reaches Down to the Assembly Line for First Appointment

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:49:03 GMT

Russia’s newest political star is a tank factory worker who is famous for one thing: offering to travel to Moscow with a gang of assembly-line workers to chase antigovernment protesters off the streets.

Tsipras, Greek Political Star, Puts Europe on Edge

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:11:23 GMT

The left-wing leader Alexis Tsipras, who pledges to repudiate Greece’s austerity-for-loans bailout deal, says the country’s problem is a European one, necessitating a European solution.

Sri Lanka marks war anniversary

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:06:19 GMT

Sri Lanka marks three years since the end of its civil war with a military parade, as critics say more should be done to remember civilian deaths.

US baby boomers in Hep C warning

Sat, 19 May 2012 02:02:28 GMT

US baby boomers are advised to get tested for the liver-destroying virus hepatitis C, in a move health officials say could save 120,000 lives.

Private spaceship set for launch

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:44:21 GMT

California's SpaceX company is preparing to launch to the space station - the first resupply mission to the orbiting outpost by a private company.

Trayvon Martin: Pics Show Zimmerman Injuries

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

Private Space Flight Aims For Space Station

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

Pakistan hopes dialogue with India makes progress

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

Pak: Taliban's FM channel warns women against voting

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

'Pak about to resume normal arrangement of NATO trucks'

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

Obama urges pro-growth Europe shift

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

Washington, May 18 (Reuters): President Barack Obama pressed Europe today to shift towards a more pro-growth policy and away from austerity to tackle a crisis that threatens to push Greece out of the euro zone and send economic shockwaves worldwide.

It's official. Pak public will pay Zardari's $1m donation to Ajmer

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

Greek Students' Fears Over Uncertain Future

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

Greek Banks Downgraded Amid Markets Woe

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

Ex-Sri Lanka army chief Fonseka granted bail

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

Cameron Holds First Meeting With Hollande

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

Brooks movie announced at Cannes

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

Cannes, May 18: Rocky producer Gene Kirkwood is lined up for Rebekah Brooks: The Movie, with Nicole Kidman suggested for the lead role of the former News of the World journalist.

An eye on India, other founder in Singapore

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:15:34 GMT

May 18: Eduardo Saverin can escape the US, but he cannot slip Facebook.

Facebook shares see modest debut

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:49:36 GMT

Facebook shares end a volatile first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing, having initially jumped more than 10%.

13 years old and taking care of mom

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:26:35 GMT

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Swim lessons help kids break cycle

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:51:33 GMT