Obama May Bypass Guantánamo Rules, Aides Say
President Obama’s legal advisers may recommend he issue a signing statement letting him to bypass new legal restrictions on the transfer of Guantánamo detainees.
Nuclear fuel feat to solve uranium shortage
Efficiency hiked by 60 times, resource 'to last for 3,000 years'
Bashir to travel to south Sudan
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is to visit the capital of Southern Sudan, Juba, five days before a referendum is held on whether it will secede.
US to deploy Gorgon Stare drone
The US military plans to deploy a new intelligence drone in Afghanistan that will be equipped with nine cameras which can transmit live video images of physical movements across an entire town.
Migrants drown off Yemen coast
At least 43 people reported dead after boat capsizes, and authorities say second vessel is missing
US Republicans prepare for battles in the Congress
Republicans eagerly geared up for a battle in Congress this week, warning Democrats of an aggressive push to slash spending and an early assault on President Barack Obama's signature health care reform.
British consulate employees in Jerusalem linked to terror attack
Employees of British consulate in Jerusalem arrested by Israeli police investigating planned rocket attack on a sports stadium.
Shell to go ahead with Iraqi dock
Iraq has given the go-ahead for Royal Dutch Shell to build a dock in the Shatt al-Arab waterway to help move heavy equipment to the super-massive Majnoon oilfield it is developing.
Iran Invites Some Nations, Not U.S., for Nuclear Tour
Iran invited Russia, China and several European Union members to visit its nuclear facilities later this month, but pointedly snubbed the United States.
ÖSYM guidebook lifts headscarf ban during university exam
The wearing of the headscarf will be permitted during this year’s Transition to Higher Education Examination (YGS) as the guidebook posted on the Student Selection and Placement Center’s (ÖSYM) website says that “taking the examination with one’s hair exposed” is no longer a condition to sit the test.
Study shows sharp US decline in bees
Disease and inbreeding might have caused US bumblebee decline over the past few decades say scientists
Quest for Dark Energy May Fade to Black
NASA says it will probably have to put off a mission to investigate acceleration in the expansion of the universe
Texas man who spent 30 years in prison likely to have conviction quashed
A 51-year-old Texas man who spent 30 years in prison for aggravated robbery will likely have his conviction set aside after DNA testing proved his innocence.
Religious Divorce Dispute Leads to Secular Protest
Protesters have demanded that a Congressional aide grant his wife a Jewish decree of divorce
Nearly 4 million Sudanese to vote in referendum
Nearly 4 million people in Southern Sudan are registered to vote in a referendum to be held Jan. 9, the top election official said Monday.
Why millions in US aid may help few Iraqi refugees in the end
New Jordanian schools, built in part with US aid for Iraqi refugees, may end up serving few Iraqis. But some say that's OK – Jordanians often needed more help.
Goldman Sachs Invests $500M in Facebook, Will it Go Public?
Goldman interest in Facebook has raise its value up to $50 billion which makes the company worth more than some of the more established institutions
Kenya to arrest minister for abuse of office
Kenya's anti-graft agency will charge Industrialisation Minister Henry Kosgey with abuse of office, the latest in the east African nation's renewed fight against endemic graft.
Morocco: 26 % Increase in Goods Exports
Morocco (Rabat) - Morocco's goods exports reached 132.11 billion dirhams in the 11 months to end-November 2010, a 26.7% increase
Doha Hosts World Petroleum Congress in December
Qatar will host the 20th World Petroleum Congress (WPC) under the theme ‘Energy Solutions for All: Promoting Cooperation,
Apple Is Now Worth $300 Billion
Apple Is Now Worth More Than $300 Billion
Forest of Dean protesters fight selloff
More than 3,000 people at rally pledge to defend 'the people's' trees from what they fear will be corporate land grab
Is Facebook Really Worth $50 Billion?
The latest and potentially most disturbing: Investors now believe Facebook is worth $50 billion.
BoA pays $2.6bn to settle claims
Bank of America agrees to pay US mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac $2.6bn to settle claims it sold them bad home loans.
Japan creates synthetic version of rare earth metal palladium
Japanese scientists have developed a synthetic version of the rare earth metal palladium, a breakthrough that it is hoped will eventually reduce industry's reliance on exports from China.
US embassy cable recommends drawing up list of countries for 'retaliation' over opposition to genetic modification
Non-local cars banned during city's rush hour
Vehicles without local license plates will not be allowed to enter the urban area within the Fifth Ring Road starting from today - the first day back at work following the New Year holiday.
Haikuleaks tranforms Wikileaks cables into Japanese poetry
The new website has taken the 1,830 leaked diplomatic cables and turned them into 65 full 17-syllable Haiku poems.
Falafel eatery leads trend of affordable restaurants around Europe
A pita-and-falafel eatery has received a first ever mention in one of Europe's leading culinary guides, as traditional of restaurant critics recognise the appeal of cheap eateries to the cash-strapped consumer.
Germany calls up last conscripts
Germany calls up its last batch of military conscripts as the country's armed forces prepare for radical reforms.
Fat town sheds overweight label
A Lincolnshire town known for its overweight population is getting more active, officials say
Crocodiles, snakes are danger in flooded Australia
Residents of an Australian city cut off by some of the country's worst flooding in decades are being warned to stay out of the water, and not just because of the risk of being swept away: Debris, snakes and even crocodiles could also pose a danger.
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