At least 37 killed during clashes in Syria
2011-03-25 08:31:07
The main hospital in the southern Syrian city of Deraa has received the bodies of at least 37 protesters who were killed in a confrontation with security forces, a hospital official said on Thursday.
Portuguese PM quits on eve of key summit
2011-03-25 08:28:35
Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates resigned on the eve of a key EU summit on the eurozone debt crisis after parliament rejected his new austerity plan, increasing Lisbon's chances of seeking a bailout.
Coalition launches new attacks, US to hand over control
2011-03-25 07:28:47
The US Defense Department said Thursday that new attacks were conducted against Libyan air defense and other military targets, while the United States is looking to transfer control to the coalition.
Air raids in Libya continue amid doubts of motive
Libya says almost 100 civilians died in air strikes
2011-03-25 03:26:28
Nearly 100 civilians have been killed so far in the air strikes launched by major Western powers, Libyan government spokesman Mussa Ibrahim said Thursday.
EU summit greeted by anti-austerity protests
2011-03-24 21:38:30
Tens of thousands of people marched here Thursday against austerity measures as European Union (EU) leaders were to begin a crucial summit to endorse a comprehensive response to the year-long debt crisis.
German calls for tougher sanctions against Libya
2011-03-24 21:11:57
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday called for extensive sanctions against Libya and defended Germany's abstention on a UN vote approving military action in the North African country.
French planes struck Libyan air base overnight
2011-03-24 21:06:41
French warplanes struck an air base in central Libya early on Thursday in a fifth night of bombardments by Western powers against Muammar Gaddafi's military, France's armed forces spokesman said.
British missiles 'target Libyan air defences'
2011-03-24 19:25:36
A Royal Navy submarine has launched further missile strikes against Libyan air defense targets as part of the coordinated coalition action in support of enforcing U.N. resolution 1973, said a statement released by British Defense Ministry on Thursday.
Russia bans food imports from four Japanese prefectures
2011-03-24 18:57:59
Russia has banned the importation of food products from four prefectures in Japan because of possible radiation contamination, health officials said Thursday.
Coalition operation in Libya 'will continue'
2011-03-24 16:57:34
Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said Thursday that the coalition operation to prevent Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's forces from attacking rebels will continue for the "necessary" period.
Air raids in Libya continue amid doubts of motive
2011-03-24 15:26:39
Western air strikes in Libya entered its sixth day on Thursday as the world questioned the motive behind. Gadhafi forces roll back; rebels try to organize
Nearly 100 civilians died in air strikes
Baby polar bears bond with Mama bear
2011-03-24 15:01:11
Twin polar bear cubs Gregor and Aleut are pictured with their mother Vera while sitting outside in the sun in their enclosure at the zoo in Nuremberg, Germany, March 23, 2011. The cubs were born on December 2, 2010.