Russia says resumes power exports to Belarus

2011-07-03 20:40:08

Russia's power group InterRAO resumed electricity supplies to Belarus on Saturday, the company's spokesman said, ending nearly four days of power cuts over unpaid bills.

Key Pakistan Taliban leader arrested in Islamabad

2011-07-03 14:35:54

Pakistani authorities have arrested a key Taliban leader, Zia-ur-Rahman, in capital Islamabad, local TV channels reported on Sunday.

Gadhafi urges to seize weapons supplied to rebels

2011-07-02 22:33:27

Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi has ordered his supporters to confiscate the weapons that France has supplied to rebel forces.

Gadhafi vows to attack Europe, Clinton says leave

2011-07-02 21:35:48

Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi vowed to attack "homes, offices and families" in Europe in revenge for NATO airstrikes but US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton said he should quit instead of issuing threats.

Al-Qaida hold 50 hostage after battles in S Yemen

2011-07-02 21:14:50

The Yemen-based al-Qaida held 50 soldiers hostage after fierce battles in the southern province of Abyan.

Thousands expected for wedding of Monaco prince

2011-07-02 20:45:30

Flags, fanfare and thousands of well-wishers awaited the wedding of Prince Albert II to his South African fiancee on Saturday in a union hoped to restore the luster of the luxury playground on the Riviera.

Jordanian government submits resignation

2011-07-02 17:27:45

The Jordanian government led by Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit submitted its resignation on Saturday, according to an official source.

Chinese classics gives me inner strength: UN chief

2011-07-02 17:21:48

In the eyes of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, inner strength is much more important than physical strength when doing what many consider the most impossible job in the world.

Afghan roadside bomb kills 13

2011-07-02 16:56:26

Thirteen Afghan civilians, including four women and two children, were killed Saturday when a roadside bomb ripped through their van in the country's south, the government said.

Prince William, Kate charm Canada on royal visit

2011-07-02 13:07:03

Prince William and Kate joined in Canada Day celebrations on Friday, often stealing the show as they were feted by Canadian leaders and cheered by tens of thousands who lined the streets of the Canadian capital to get a glimpse of them.