Nationalists have a narrow lead in tight Kyrgyzstan elections, the first since 400 people died in inter-ethnic violence in June.
Israeli Cabinet Approves Citizenship Amendment
The amendment requiring new citizens to pledge loyalty to a Jewish and democratic state – in which at least 20 percent of citizens aren’t Jewish - was decried by opponents as provocative and racist.
Putin's party claims win in Russia regional polls
Russia's ruling party claimed victory in regional elections on Sunday in a show of strength for Prime Minister Vladimir Putin 18 months before a presidential poll that could return him to the Kremlin.
Nuclear Bombs: NATO Ponders How to Handle Its Stockpile
In the run-up to a major summit, the alliance struggles to decide what to do with around 200 U.S. atomic weapons stored in Europe
Pakistan's nuclear arms push angers America
Satellite images show that Pakistan has been secretly accelerating the pace of its nuclear weapons programme.
Finance ministers fail to resolve currency spat
Leaders of the world economy failed to narrow differences over currencies as they turned to the International Monetary Fund to calm frictions that are already sparking protectionism. Exchange rates dominated the IMF’s annual meeting in Washington on concern that officials are relying on cheaper currencies to aid growth, risking retaliatory devaluations and trade barriers.
Currencies on the rise across Asia
Asian currencies rose for a sixth week, the longest winning streak in a year, on speculation the United States Federal Reserve will pump more money into its economy, increasing funds available to invest in higher-yielding assets.
Computer worm creates an opening for copycats
Stuxnet, the sophisticated computer worm that attacked industrial control systems over the summer, is a "wake-up call" about the vulnerability of factories and power plants to hackers and other cybersaboteurs, according to security specialists
Obama suffers White House exodus
More senior staff including defence secretary Robert Gates, and senior advisor David Axelrod, leave their jobs
Pamela Geller has emerged as a lightning rod for anti-Islamic fervor through her blog, Atlas Shrugs.
Chamber financing attacks continue
Democrats on Sunday renewed their attacks, accusing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce of using foreign money to influence midterm races, despite the Obama administration's acknowledgment that it had no evidence the charge was true.
Racism behind European resistance to Turkey
Resistance to Turkey’s membership in the European Union on grounds that it lags behind fulfilling human rights criteria is not fully unjustified, but, according to Noam Chomsky – the world-renowned US linguist and political scientist – the key reason why Turkey is unlikely to join the EU is European racism
Black Britons more at risk of jail than black Americans
The proportion of black people in prison in England and Wales is higher than in the United States, a landmark report released today by the Equality and Human Rights Commission reveals.
US Presses Iraqi Leaders to Broaden Coalition
The Obama administration has intensified pressure on Iraq’s leaders to expand their coalition, in order to marginalize a fiercely anti-American party.
Japan, China defense chiefs to meet today
Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa and his Chinese counterpart Liang Guanglie will hold a meeting in Hanoi on Monday, Kyodo news agency said, the latest sign of a thaw in the two nations’ strained ties.
US aids police in South Sudan for security
The U.S. has poured millions of dollars into a multinational effort to build a police force in south Sudan that it hopes will ensure a peaceful referendum in January in which southerners are expected to vote for seceding from the north.
Chile rescuers prepare escape shaft for miners' exit
Chilean rescuers on Sunday reinforced an escape shaft to hoist 33 miners to freedom, bringing their stunning survival story close to its climax two months after they were trapped deep underground.
London bombings inquests to begin
The inquests for the 52 people killed in the 7 July London suicide bombings are due to begin, five years after the attacks took place.
Kuwait: Bleached coral reefs show signs of recovery
Algae are re-growing and fish swarming some of the deteriorating coral reefs off Kuwait, signs of restoring life, the Kuwait Diving
Poll shows Israel is an important issue to American voters
On eve of US midterm elections, 53% of US public say they are more likely to vote for pro-Israel candidate; 24% say less likely to vote for such candidate
Is China's auto industry facing overcapacity?
Part of the plot to contain China
For the second time, the Nobel Peace Prize goes to a person identified as non-peaceful in Beijing's political who's who.
Wife Arrested After Visiting Nobel Winner
Liu Xia, the wife of the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Liu Xiaobo, was placed under house arrest after visiting him, a human rights group said.
Anti-Islam far-rightparty eyes gains inVienna local polls
Voters in the Austrian capital cast ballots in local elections on day that could bring gains for the far-right following a campaign laced with anti-Islam rhetoric.
US Rabbi: British Jews should back English Defence League
EDL develops ties with American Tea Party movement; invites US Rabbi and Tea Party activist to speak on Sharia in London.
Israeli raid victims ask ICC for probe
Turkish activists who were on board a ship in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that was raided by Israeli naval forces on May 31 have filed a formal request with the International Criminal Court (ICC) calling on it to launch an investigation into the raid.
Hungary races to build dam, reservoir crack widens
Workers raced to build an emergency dam in western Hungary on Sunday as cracks in a reservoir widened, threatening to unleash a second torrent of toxic sludge on the village of Kolontar and nearby rivers.
Yemen Safeguarding Taiz from Seasonal Floods and Disease
The city of Taiz and its surroundings in Yemen’s interior highlands have suffered years of severe flash flooding. After nearly two decades working with the
Nabucco Decision Delayed Until Next Year
A final investment decision for the Nabucco pipeline will definitely not happen this year and will be delayed until 2011 because gas supply talks with Azerbaijan are dragging on
UAE to shut Canadian military camp over flights-source
The United Arab Emirates will close a military camp near Dubai used by Canadian troops to support operations in Afghanistan, a UAE source said on Sunday, in an escalation of a dispute over landing rights
Israeli plan to build a new Jerusalem gate condemned by Palestinian government
The Palestinian Authority has denounced a potentially explosive Israeli plan to build a gate in the Ottoman walls of Jerusalem's storied Old City as a provocative move that could undermine peace talks.
The Hobbit 'could be most expensive film ever made'
Hollywood's take on JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit could become the most expensive film ever made, with costs expected to reach $500 million (£315 million), according to reports.
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