Civilians killed during NATO airstrike in Libya
2011-04-02 19:54:27
NATO carried out 74 airstrikes in Libya during the first day since taking over full command of military operations from the United States on Thursday, the western military alliance said on Friday.
Libyan govt dismisses rebels' truce offer
Madame Tussaunds Vienna opens
2011-04-02 14:02:04
The Vienna branch of Madame Tussauds opened on Friday at Vienna's Prater Park, becoming the Europe's fourth attraction along with London, Amsterdam and Berlin. Visitors have the opportunity to play around 65 wax stars.
World court ends Georgia's case against Russia
2011-04-02 10:26:54
The United Nations' highest court threw out Georgia's complaint accusing Russia and separatist militias of years of ethnic cleansing in two breakaway Georgian provinces.
Afghans storm UN office; 7 foreigners killed
2011-04-02 09:47:02
Afghans angry over the burning of a Quran at a small Florida church stormed a UN compound in northern Afghanistan on Friday, killing seven foreigners, including four Nepalese guards.
Ukraine celebrates April Fool's Day with humor festivals
2011-04-02 09:43:40
Large festivals dedicated to April Fool's Day were held in the Ukrainian cities on Friday. April 1 is a day of humor in Ukraine.
Libyan govt dismisses rebels' truce offer
2011-04-02 08:03:41
Muammar Gadhafi's government scorned rebel conditions for a nationwide ceasefire, and there was no sign of international diplomatic efforts cooling the Libyan conflict.
China, Turkey carve joint path
2011-04-02 07:20:18
As another economy on the fast track, Turkey is looking for more economic and political cooperation with China, Turkey's deputy prime minister said on Friday in Beijing.
8 UN workers killed in Afghan city in clash
2011-04-01 22:42:01
Eight UN workers were killed during a clash following a protest against Muslim holy book Quram burning in north Afghan city Mazar-i-Sharif on Friday, local police told Xinhua.
Yemeni president swears not to step down
2011-04-01 20:21:25
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh pledged in front of tens of thousands of his loyalists on Friday to confront the anti-government street protests demanding his immediate resignation.
Libyan opposition sets conditions for cease-fire
2011-04-01 19:59:10
A Libyan opposition leader says the rebels will accept a UN-demanded cease-fire if Moammar Gadhafi pulls his forces from all cities and allows peaceful protests.
Gaddafi envoy in Britain for talks
2011-04-01 15:07:04
Libya has sent a senior aide to one of leader Muammar Gaddafi's sons to London for talks with British officials, the Guardian newspaper reported on Friday.
US ending its combat air role in Libya
2011-04-01 13:43:26
The US is about to pull its attack planes out of the international air campaign in Libya, hoping NATO and others can take up the slack.