610 CKTB - World News

Record 237 individuals and organizations nominated for 2010 Nobel Peace Prize

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:24:20 +0000

OSLO, Norway - The committee that selects the Nobel Peace Prize winner will consider a record 237 nominations for the 2010 award, a Nobel official said Wednesday. Surpassing last year's record of 2...

UN official urges Iraqis to report election results quickly

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:24:16 +0000

BAGHDAD - The top United Nations envoy in Iraq urged election officials Wednesday to release the results of this week's historic vote as quickly as possible, saying Iraqis "have the right to know" the...

Russian traffic police accused of forcing civilians to form highway shield to stop suspect

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:24:21 +0000

MOSCOW - Russian traffic police are under investigation for ordering civilian motorists to park their cars across a highway - and remain inside - to block a fleeing criminal suspect, prosecutors said ...

In rare case, US woman accused of aiding terrorists, agreeing to kill Swedish artist

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:31:31 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - An indictment against a suburban Philadelphia woman accused of recruiting jihadist fighters online and moving to Europe to try to kill a Swedish artist is a rare case of an American wom...

Biden says Palestinians deserve 'viable' independent state with contiguous territory

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:31:34 +0000

Vice-President Joe Biden said Wednesday the Palestinians deserve a "viable" independent state with contiguous territory, seeking to reassure them of U.S. support after Israel announced plans to expand...

German bishops to investigate all abuse charges, including at choir once led by popes brother

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:31:33 +0000

BERLIN - Catholic authorities in Germany announced two major abuse investigations Wednesday - one into the renowned choir once led by Pope Benedict XVI's brother and another into what everyone, includ...

Cyprus court orders 2 men held over theft of former president's corpse

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:46:37 +0000

NICOSIA, Cyprus - A suspect's remorse over his alleged role in the theft of the body of Cyprus'former president led to the corpse's discovery and three arrests, a police official testified Wednesday. ...

Regensburg diocese in Germany to examine abuse claims at pope's brother's choir

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:06:50 +0000

BERLIN - A spokesman for the Regensburg Catholic diocese in Germany says the diocese will investigate allegations of physical and sexual abuse that have swirled around a famed choir once led by Pope B...

Gunmen attack US-based Christian aid group in northwest Pakistan, killing 6 people

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:06:47 +0000

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Suspected militants armed with grenades attacked the offices of a U.S.-based Christian aid group helping earthquake survivors in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing six e...

UN report: Up to half of Somalia's food aid diverted from needy to militias or businessmen

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:10:46 +0000

Up to half the food aid intended for the millions of hungry people in Somalia is being diverted to corrupt contractors, radical Islamic militants and local U.N. workers, according to a U.N. Security C...

US defence chief holds strategy talks with Gulf ally Saudi Arabia about response to Iran

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:10:50 +0000

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - American Defence Secretary Robert Gates was keeping up the pressure on Iran on Wednesday, consulting with close U.S. ally Saudi Arabia about how to respond to Tehran's disputed ...

China urges greater US commitments on climate change, technical and financial support

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:10:47 +0000

BEIJING - China told the United States on Wednesday to make stronger commitments on climate change and provide environmental expertise and financing to developing nations. At the same time, China s...

Israel apologizes for embarrassing Biden, but stands firm on Jerusalem construction plan

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:10:51 +0000

Israel apologized Wednesday for disrupting the visit of Vice-President Joe Biden with its announcement of 1,600 new homes in disputed east Jerusalem, but made clear it had no intention of reversing th...

Greek general strike to shut down services across the country Thursday

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:01:11 +0000

ATHENS - Greek unions say nationwide strikes will shut down all public services, closing schools, customs and tax offices, halting public transport and grounding flights for 24 hours. Greeks have b...

Iraqi, UN officials say first election results likely to be released on Thursday

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:01:04 +0000

BAGHDAD - Iraqi and UN officials say the first results from this week's parliamentary elections will likely be released on Thursday. Iraqi election officials said they had hoped to have some initia...