Clashes erupted between rival groups in Iran
2011-02-16 16:38:53
Clashes took place on Wednesday between students supporting the government and supporters of Iran' s opposition in Tehran university at the funeral of Iran's Monday protest victim.
Iran says sanction measures 'pointless'
2011-02-16 16:35:47
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that the sanction measures adopted by UN against the Islamic republic over its nuclear program are "pointless,"
Somali pirate to be sentenced in US case
2011-02-16 16:31:39
Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse has admitted he's a modern-day pirate. The US government says he also had a sadistic streak.
British official: Britain hopes for closer ties with China
2011-02-16 13:58:30
Britain hopes to achieve a "closest possible partnership" with China, as the European country wishes to work with emerging powers to jointly tackle global challenges.
Mexico gunmen kill US customs agent
2011-02-16 11:15:25
Gunmen shot dead a US customs agent and wounded another on Tuesday as they drove along Mexico's main north-south highway to Monterrey on official business.
Bahrain protesters camp overnight to demand change
2011-02-16 11:10:57
Shi'ite protesters camped out in Bahrain's capital to press their demands for political change after a day of unrest inspired by popular revolts that toppled rulers in Tunisia and Egypt.
US concerned by violence in Bahrain protests
2011-02-16 11:07:02
The United States said on Tuesday it was "very concerned" by recent violence in protests in Bahrain and urged all sides to exercise restraint.
Brazilian police chief quits after 35 cops busted
2011-02-16 11:06:53
The head of Rio de Janeiro state's civil police stepped down Tuesday after a major corruption investigation resulted in the arrest of 35 policemen, including his right-hand man.
Egyptian army hopes for elections in 6 months
2011-02-16 11:04:34
Egypt's military has outlined a timetable to hand power to an elected government, insisting it does not want political power in a country where it propped up an authoritarian state for six decades.
US probes whether Venezuela sent gasoline to Iran
2011-02-16 10:57:00
The United States is investigating whether Venezuela has sent gasoline to Iran despite US sanctions on such activity, a senior State Department official said on Tuesday.
Brazil denies collaborating with US over China
2011-02-16 10:09:53
Brazil's finance minister says the South American country and Washington are not working together to persuade China to let its currency rise in value.
Iraqi defector fabricated WMD intelligence
2011-02-16 10:02:06
An Iraqi defector made up claims that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction to help topple his government, Britain's Guardian newspaper reported on Wednesday.