Fears of isolation as investors flee Russia The Associated Press - 37 minutes ago MOSCOW (AP) - At the outset of this year, Russia proudly proclaimed itself an island of stability at the annual economic gathering in Davos, setting itself apart from the tumult of the global financial crisis. Video: UN does have double standardsRussiaToday Nigeria: Still On Georgia InvasionAllAfrica.com Aljazeera.net - New York Times - Voice of America - The Press Association all 6,234 news articles
Gustav on the Brink of Explosive Development Washington Post - 1 hour ago Over the past 48 hours Tropical Storm Gustav proved it was a survivor, as it withstood difficult journeys over Haiti and Jamaica. Now it may turn into a monster. Video: Gustav Set to Batter Cuba, Enter Gulf of MexicoAssociatedPress Gustav threatens Caymans after swamping JamaicaThe Associated Press AFP - Voice of America - KIII TV3 - Bloomberg all 5,518 news articles
Thai Protest Stops Trains and Planes New York Times - 1 hour ago By THOMAS FULLER BANGKOK - Protesters in Thailand ratcheted up their campaign to oust the government on Friday, broadening their occupation to stop trains and block provincial airports, as well as waging an unsuccessful attack on police headquarters ... Thai rioters attack police stationAljazeera.net UPDATE 8-Thai protests hit police HQ, disrupt airportsReuters The Associated Press - guardian.co.uk - United Press International - AFP all 2,319 news articles
Karadzic refuses to enter war crimes pleas at UN tribunal guardian.co.uk - 46 minutes ago Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic attends today's hearing at the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague. Photographer: Valerie Kuypers/Reuters Radovan Karadzic today accused the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague of being a "Nato court" that ... Video: Mothers of Srebrenica react to Karadzic - 29 Aug 08AlJazeeraEnglish Karadzic Declines to PleadNew York Times BBC News - Washington Post - The Associated Press - Xinhua all 806 news articles
Pentagon disputes reports of 90 Afghan civilians killed in US ... Christian Science Monitor - 3 hours ago Officials say only five civilians died in last week's attack, but UN, Afghanistan say 60 children died in the strike. By Arthur Bright A Pentagon inquiry has found that a controversial US airstrike in Afghanistan resulted in only five civilians deaths, ... Pentagon Reports US Airstrike Killed 5 Afghan Civilians, Not 90Washington Post New charges arise about disputed raid in AfghanistanMinneapolis Star Tribune USA Today - CNN - CNN International - New York Times all 2,955 news articles
UPDATE 1-Indian villagers desperate as floods spread Reuters India - 2 hours ago By Sunil Kataria PATRAGHAT, India, Aug 29 (Reuters) - At least 10 more people drowned overnight in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, raising to 65 the death toll while hunger and disease stalked the worst-ever floods in 50 years. Floods in India May Displace MillionsNew York Times 2000 feared dead in India floodguardian.co.uk Monsters and Critics.com - Reuters AlertNet - AHN all 520 news articles
Musharraf eyes comfy retirement home The Associated Press - 3 hours ago ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Predictions that Pervez Musharraf will have to flee Pakistan to escape treason charges have died along with the coalition that drove him from the presidency. Zardari asked to exit presidential raceUnited Press International Zardari should give up Pakistan president bid: rivalReuters New York Times - International Herald Tribune - BBC News - Times Online all 555 news articles
South Africans bid to kickstart Zimbabwe talks AFP - 37 minutes ago PRETORIA (AFP) - South African officials were locked in separate negotiations with Zimbabwe's political rivals on Friday in a bid to kickstart stalled power-sharing talks to resolve a ruinous political crisis. Zimbabwe Power-Sharing Talks ResumeVoice of America Zimbabwean Crisis Talks Will Resume in South Africa (Update2)Bloomberg International Herald Tribune - Xinhua - Swissinfo - RTT News all 380 news articles
Opposition leader says Canada's PM intent on vote International Herald Tribune - 1 hour ago AP TORONTO: The leader of one of Canada's opposition parties says Prime Minister Stephen Harper is intent on having an early election. Canada govt sees little opposition supportReuters Canada's Harper `Absolutely' Wants Vote, Opposition Leader SaysBloomberg Canada.com - Reuters Canada - CTV.ca - CBC.ca all 1,358 news articles
India says Hindu-Christian clashes under control: officials AFP - 3 hours ago BHUBANESWAR, India (AFP) - Indian authorities insisted Friday they had halted deadly clashes between Hindus and Christians in the east of the country that have exposed it to stinging criticism. Religious riots hit Indian stateAljazeera.net Catholic schools in India protestBBC News International Herald Tribune - Reuters India - NCR Conversation Cafe - CNN International all 775 news articles
Oxygen Cylinder Cited in Qantas Explosion New York Times - 59 minutes ago By TIM JOHNSTON SYDNEY, Australia - Australian investigators confirmed Friday that an exploding oxygen cylinder blew a hole in the side of a Qantas airliner last month , but they are still unsure why it exploded. Qantas Blast Caused By Oxygen TankAHN Qantas explosion was caused by oxygen tankUnited Press International Reuters - BBC News - AFP - The Associated Press all 572 news articles
Dalai Lama in hospital, but 'no cause for concern' AFP - 10 hours ago MUMBAI (AFP) - Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is in a stable condition and there is no cause for concern over his health, the private Indian hospital to which he was admitted said Friday. Video: Dalai Lama in Indian Hospital for TestsAssociatedPress Dalai Lama in stable condition: DoctorsRadio Australia Telegraph.co.uk - Reuters India - BBC News - CNN International all 766 news articles
Soldiers Still Watch Suu Kyi The Irrawaddy News Magazine - 6 hours ago By MIN LWIN Although the Burmese generals donāt want military personnel to show interest in domestic politics, detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyiās surprise snub of the UN special envoy last week has become a popular talking point among ... UN Burma's Generals -- IIWall Street Journal Burma's Activists Still In PrisonVoice of America Xinhua - USA Today - BBC News - International Herald Tribune all 354 news articles
Lebanon helicopter crash 'tragic' BBC News - 4 hours ago The Hezbollah political and militant group has described the shooting down of an army helicopter in south Lebanon as "tragic and painful". LEBANON: Did Hezbollah shoot down Lebanese helicopter?Los Angeles Times Media Reports Say Hezbollah Shot Down Lebanese HelicopterVoice of America Ynetnews - International Herald Tribune - AFP - Xinhua all 287 news articles
Another Kashmir separatist held BBC News - 1 hour ago Another separatist leader, Shabir Shah, has been arrested in Indian-administered Kashmir as part of efforts to stop anti-India protests. Indian Kashmir curfew enters 6th dayInternational Herald Tribune Indian police enforce strict curfew in KashmirAFP Reuters India - Monsters and Critics.com - New York Times - Reuters all 418 news articles
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