Icelandic volcano ash cancels 500 flights
2011-05-25 07:41:22
Dense ash from the erupting Icelandic volcano forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights on Tuesday, and threatened hundreds more.
Iran says detained Americans not hikers
2011-05-25 06:53:51
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday that the detained Americans by Iranian border police were not hikers.
EU bailout fund raises $6.7b for Ireland, Portugal
2011-05-25 06:51:43
The European Union (EU) Tuesday issued bonds worth 4.75 billion euros (US$ 6.69 billion) to raise money for Ireland and Portugal.
Over 70 killed in Yemeni clashes
2011-05-25 06:37:05
At least 49 anti-government armed tribesmen of Yemeni opposition leader Sadiq al-Ahmar and 15 government troops were killed in intensified clashes on Tuesday.
Mubarak, his 2 sons to be referred to court
2011-05-24 23:00:16
Egypt's General Prosecutor Abdel Maguid Mahmoud decided on Tuesday to refer former President Hosni Mubarak and his sons to the criminal court over charges of intentionally killing peaceful protesters.
Obamas welcomed at Buckingham Palace
2011-05-24 21:31:11
President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama were welcomed to Buckingham Palace in grand royal style Tuesday by Queen Elizabeth II as they began their official state visit to Britain, a rare honor for a US president.
Ukraine orders ex-PM Tymoshenko detained
2011-05-24 20:16:44
Ukrainian prosecutors accused former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko on Tuesday of hampering investigations for her trial on charges of abuse of power and threatened her with arrest.
Libyan opposition to open office in Washington
2011-05-24 18:30:54
The visiting U.S. assistant secretary of state Jeffery Feltman on Tuesday said that at the invitation of U.S. president Barack Obama, the Libyan opposition will establish a representative office in Washington.
China opposes foreign intervention in Syria: FM
2011-05-24 17:51:23
China opposes outside intervention in Syria's internal issues and expects the international society to play a constructive role in this regard, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Jiang Yu said Tuesday.
Barca may travel early to final because of volcano
2011-05-24 17:50:21
Barcelona may travel to London for Saturday's Champions League final as early as Tuesday because of possible disruption to flights caused by ash billowing from an Icelandic volcano, coach Pep Guardiola said.
Sarkozy: Govts must regulate the Internet
2011-05-24 17:25:48
French President Nicolas Sarkozy says governments need to lay down and enforce rules in the digital world.
Hamas says not to recognize Israel as a state
2011-05-24 16:55:02
Hamas will not recognize Israel as a state, its representative on Tuesday said in Moscow, according to Interfax news agency.