![]() Ha'aretz | Iran on brink of nuclear weapon, warns watchdog Telegraph.co.uk Iran has passed a crucial nuclear threshold, weapons inspectors have warned, and could now go on to arm an atomic missile with relative ease. By Damien McElroy, Foreign Affairs Correspondent Hillary Clinton during the imposition of sanctions. ... Iran accused by UN watchdog of hampering nuclear inspections Iran increases stockpiles of nuclear material IAEA: Iran still enriching uranium |
![]() Kansas City Star | Death toll continues to climb in Guatemala landslides CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff An aerial view shows flooding south of Guatemala City. More than 40 people reportedly have died in heavy rains and landslides. Guatemala City, Guatemala (CNN) -- The toll from torrential rains and landslides in Guatemala moved ... Death toll 44 in Guatemala mudslides; more missing Guatemala Mourns Dozens Killed in Mudslides Hopes fade for Guatemala landslide victims |
![]() Globe and Mail | Adultery woman 'may be killed soon' The Press Association The children of an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned for adultery are worried her delayed execution could be carried out soon with the end of a death sentence moratorium for Ramadan. Her lawyer also confirmed that Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani was ... Lawyer says Iranian woman could be stoned soon French minister Kouchner pledges to help save Ashtiani Human rights lawyer who fled Iran is reunited with family |
![]() Globe and Mail | Israel's Foreign Minister Vows to Block Settlement Slowdown Voice of America Photo: AP Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman takes part in a social gathering for the diplomatic corps in Jerusalem, Sept 6. 2010 Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman says his party will block any attempts by the government to extend a ... Netanyahu calls on Abbas not to give up on peace talks Netanyahu to US congressman: I hope Abbas won't abandon peace process Israel under threat |
![]() Moneycontrol.com | Pakistan suicide bomb on police, children among dead BBC News Nineteen people died when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden truck into a police station in north-west Pakistan. Eleven policemen and four passing schoolchildren were among those killed in the attack in Lakki Marwat town, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... Pakistan Hit by 4th Suicide Attack in a Week Suicide Bomber Hits Pakistani Police Station Pakistan's survival threatened by terror and flooding, says president |
![]() The Guardian | US soldiers help repel deadly attack on Iraq army headquarters Los Angeles Times Reporting from Baghdad-- American soldiers helped Iraqi troops battle insurgents in downtown Baghdad on Sunday, repelling a major attack in the heart of the capital five days after President Obama ... US troops help Iraqi forces in Baghdad army base attack Violence in Iraq leaves 6 dead, 21 wounded Attack Shows Lasting Threat to US in Iraq |
![]() The Guardian | Compromise boosts energy groups Financial Times The deal to extend the life of Germany's 17 nuclear plants is true to the power companies' original proposal to the government – more operating time in return for a chunk of the resulting profit. Nuclear-power sceptics in ... Merkel confident on nuclear plan despite opposition German Stocks Climb; E.ON, RWE Shares Lead Gains After Nuclear Power Deal Behind Germany's Nuclear Power Extension |
![]() Aljazeera.net | Moldova's rulers to call election after poll flop Reuters CHISINAU, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Moldova's pro-European leaders agreed on Monday to call new parliamentary elections to break political deadlock after a Sunday referendum they organised flopped due to a poor turnout. "The situation ... means we must now go ... Moldova faces new crisis after referendum debacle Moldova Faces Hurdle After Referendum Appears to Fail Moldova's referendum on whether to elect president by popular votes has failed |
![]() GulfNews | French unions launch strike over pension overhaul The Associated Press PARIS — French train traffic began tapering off Monday at the start of what promises to be a major strike over unpopular conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy's plans to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62. The strike took effect gradually on the ... Two million French people to strike over Sarkozy's pensions reform EU ministers vow migration cooperation French unions launch major strike over plans to raise retirement age to 62 |
![]() Kansas City Star | Eta's ceasefire statement decoded The Guardian Eta can hardly be accused of being a victim of fashion. Its spokespeople have been wearing exactly the same outfits for years – black jersey, gloves and beret, and a shiny, silky face mask with eye holes. One of the great virtues of the look is that it ... Spain not convinced new Basque truce is credible Eta's ceasefire Eta 'ceasefire' all too familiar |