Russia calls for stricter nuclear safety rules
2011-04-26 21:50:27
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called on the international community to work out unified guidelines to prevent accidents such as the Chernobyl disaster 25 years ago while continuing to develop nuclear energy.
Belgium goes 1 year without full government
2011-04-26 21:03:00
Belgium marks an anniversary Tuesday, but no one is celebrating. One year ago, King Albert II accepted the resignation of the government. And one election and countless negotiating sessions later, the search for a new governing coalition still goes on.
UK: Prepare for long haul in Libya
2011-04-26 20:57:35
British Foreign Secretary William Hague says the UK and allies should prepare for a lengthy operation in Libya.
British first lady bakes cakes with children
2011-04-26 20:24:49
Samantha, wife of Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, bakes cakes for the Downing Street Royal Wedding Street Party with the help of school children at 10 Downing Street in London April 26, 2011. The Royal Wedding between Britain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton will take place at London's Westminster Abbey on April 29.
Poll: Most Egyptians want Quran as source of laws
2011-04-26 16:56:20
A poll conducted by a US-based center has shown that a majority of Egyptians believe laws in their country should follow the teachings of Islam's holy book, the Quran.
Medvedev hints he may not run again
2011-04-26 16:47:18
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says he might choose a job as the "angel" of high-tech business when he leaves office, in a clear hint that he may not run for re-election.
Russia warns over new UN resolution on Libya
2011-04-26 16:42:07
Russia said on Tuesday it will not support any United Nations Security Council resolutions on Libya which could escalate the conflict in the North African nation, local news agencies reported.
World shares Chernobyl pain, Medvedev says
2011-04-26 16:41:17
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday that the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a common pain for Russia, Ukraine and Belarus and is even shared by the entire international community.
Over 15,000 US servicemen to remain in Iraq
2011-04-26 16:30:05
The Iraqi government is preparing to accept the presence of more than 15,000 US servicemen in Iraq to protect the US interests after the deadline of US troops' pullout by the end of 2011.
Ukraine asks for more money for Chernobyl shelter
2011-04-26 16:27:38
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych is renewing calls for funding to build a new shelter around the Chernobyl nuclear reactor on the accident's 25th anniversary.
Iran hikes bread prices again amid ailing economy
2011-04-26 15:45:35
Iran's government has raised bread prices up to 25 percent, the second hike in four months, as authorities are trying to cut subsidies to ease pressure on the economy straining under international sanctions.
Two bombs hit S Pakistan navy buses, 4 dead
2011-04-26 15:32:40
Two bombs exploded near buses carrying navy officials in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi on Tuesday, killing four people and wounding 56, officials said, the first major attack on the military in seven years in the city.