India to buy 6 next generation subs
2011-02-16 17:21:02
The Indian Navy Wednesday said that it would issue a global tender for acquiring at least six next generation submarines worth over 500 billion rupees ($10 billion) by this year-end.
Anti-government protests erupt in Libya
2011-02-16 19:06:37
Protesters clashed with the police and government supporters in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Wednesday
VOA, BBC cease radio shows into China
2011-02-17 07:18:09
Major Western media organizations, faced with big budget cuts, are turning to more modern ways to reach out to Chinese audiences.
Wind-powered car succeeds in hard voyage
2011-02-16 11:42:22
A car powered primarily by wind and kites has made it across a vast swathe of Australia, enduring searing heat and freezing cold along the way -- and all for roughly A$10.
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.
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.
One killed during protests in Iran
2011-02-15 16:46:01
One person was killed and some others were wounded in protests in Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday, semi-official Mehr news agency quoted Iran's deputy police chief, Ahmad Reza Radan as saying on Tuesday.
Turkish police seizes 221 kg of hashish
2011-02-15 16:49:00
Turkish police seized 221 kg of hashish in a truck in eastern Turkey on Tuesday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.
Army apologizes after UK soldiers sacked by email
2011-02-15 17:02:17
The British army apologised on Tuesday after nearly 40 long-serving soldiers were told by email that they were losing their jobs.
Egypt to finish constitution amendments in 10 days
2011-02-15 21:16:44
The Egyptian Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Tuesday set a period of 10 days for the constitutional amendment committee to finish its task.
5 Thai soldiers injured in fresh border clash
2011-02-16 08:06:55
Five Thai soldiers were wounded in a fresh clash on Monday night with Cambodian soldiers along the border, just hours after the United Nations appealed for a permanent ceasefire in the disputed area.
Gunmen kill top police commander in Mexican state
2011-02-15 09:50:21
Gunmen killed the top intelligence officer of northern Nuevo Leon state and then torched his car, one of the boldest attacks security officials in a region where drug-gang violence has besieged Mexico's wealthiest city.
