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In Haiti, relief efforts falling short
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:47:00 GMT
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI -- Nearly one month after a powerful earthquake brought this country to a halt, Haiti is tumbling headlong through a crisis that has not begun to abate, with evidence everywhere that current relief efforts are falling short. Despite
Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:44:00 GMT
Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher levels. Alarmed world powers questioned the rationale behind the
New sanctions urged over Iran move
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:50:00 GMT
The United States and France have called for fresh sanctions against Iran after Tehran formally said it would begin enriching higher-grade nuclear fuel to a level of 20 per cent. Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, and Robert Gates, the US defence
Japan Airlines is a member of the Oneworld international airlinealliance led by American Airlines. (ASAHI SHIMBUN FILE PHOTO)
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:16:00 GMT
Japan Airlines Corp. will continue its partnership with American Airlines Inc., considered the safer choice, as the company works through a court-managed bankruptcy process, sources said. JAL has been the target of a fierce fight between American and
Jackson doctor denies manslaughter
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:45:00 GMT
Michael Jackson's doctor denies manslaughter charge Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Dr Conrad Murray arrives in court in Los Angeles Michael Jackson's former doctor has denied a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the |