Denver-bound flight lands safely with hole in windshield, nosecone
A United Boeing 737, bound to Denver, CO USA, was struck by a bird resulting a large hole in the aircraft’s nosecone and cracking the pilot’s windshield. Sources say the…
Merkel, Hollande determined to protect eurozone
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande said in a joint statement on Friday they are “deeply committed to the integrity of the eurozone”. Both leaders emphasized the…
Wife of disgraced Chinese political leader charged with Heywood murder
Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese political leader Bo Xilai, on Thursday was charged with intentional homicide of UK businessman Neil Heywood. Heywood was found dead in a hotel on…
Israel bans ‘flytilla’ activists but scores left in Europe
Hundreds of police were on the lookout for pro-Palestinian activists flying in to Israel's main airport on Sunday, as Europe's main airlines faced passenger fury after cancelling scores of tickets.By…
Australia’s NSW to admit more skilled workers
Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) government on Wednesday announced a system to lure even more trade and experienced migrants to the state. The federal government’s strategy creates a system to…
Turkey, Bulgaria reach agreement on natural gas pipeline
Turkey on Tuesday settled on a pipeline via northwestern Turkey in order to bring natural gas into Bulgaria. The pipeline’s route, that will transport Azerbaijan’s gas to Bulgaria for unexpected…
Apple’s iBooks copy protection cracked
A post on a forum that says it is a resource for mobile users seeking information and advice for keeping their devices happy, says “It is now possible to remove…
I’m ready to be the Iron Lady of America, says Bachmann
I'm ready to rise up and become the Iron Lady of America, says BachmannThe once front-runner of the Republican race takes inspiration from Thatcher as she faces tough battleBy Toby…
Death toll rises as clashes continue in Egypt’s Tahrir Square
CAIRO _ A fourth day of clashes in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Monday brought the death toll to 13 as Egypt's interim leaders defended their handling of the protests and…
Analysis: Apocalypse now? Anything is possible
KOREA-CARTER:
Apocalypse now? Anything is possible as the world watches
ANALYSIS: By Aidan Foster-Carter
THE sudden death of Kim Jong-il changes North Korea, in Donald Rumsfeld's useful phrase, from a known unknown…