http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/World/ Latest World articles. en Fri, 25 May 2012 14:54:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Venezuela_steps_up_border_security_754015.html About 3000 Venezuelan soldiers have been sent to bolster security along the border with Colombia. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:56:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Venezuela_steps_up_border_security_754015.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Gibraltar_police_turn_back_boats_754003.html Gibraltar police have mobilised for the second day to stop Spanish fishing boats from casting nets. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:27:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Gibraltar_police_turn_back_boats_754003.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Thousands_flee_Somali_fighting_753996.html Thousands of people have been fleeing a region north of the Somali capital amid the sounds of gunfire. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:02:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Thousands_flee_Somali_fighting_753996.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Fight_in_Ukraine_parliament_over_bill_753985.html A violent scuffle has erupted in Ukraine's parliament over a Russian-language bill. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:48:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Fight_in_Ukraine_parliament_over_bill_753985.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Millions_urge_Brazil_to_veto_law_753983.html Activists have handed Brazil's president a petition urging her to veto a new forestry code. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:41:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Millions_urge_Brazil_to_veto_law_753983.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Man_arrested_in_Chinese_cannibalism_case_753982.html Police in southwest China have detained a man suspected of murdering more than a dozen boys and young men. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:39:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Man_arrested_in_Chinese_cannibalism_case_753982.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/New_Orleans_paper_ends_daily_editions_753976.html The Times-Picayune will no longer offer print editions seven days a week, Fri, 25 May 2012 03:59:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/New_Orleans_paper_ends_daily_editions_753976.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/South_Korean_soldiers_home_at_last_753973.html The remains of 12 South Korean soldiers killed in North Korea during the 1950-53 war have been brought home. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:57:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/South_Korean_soldiers_home_at_last_753973.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Fake_parts_on_military_aircraft_report_753948.html An investigation found problems with counterfeit electronic parts making their way into US defence systems. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:30:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Fake_parts_on_military_aircraft_report_753948.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Modern_Queen_changes_with_the_times_753930.html Queen Elizabeth's coronation oath in 1953 was to solemnly promise to govern the British realm. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:15:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Modern_Queen_changes_with_the_times_753930.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_police_army_leave_parliament_area_753934.html Armed police who set up a staging area around the corner from PNG's parliament house have left the area. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:47:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_police_army_leave_parliament_area_753934.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Solar_plane_ends_first_leg_of_journey_753931.html The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has landed safely in Madrid at the end of the first leg. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:37:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Solar_plane_ends_first_leg_of_journey_753931.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Commonwealth_the_jewel_in_Queens_crown_753929.html When 26-year-old Princess Elizabeth became Queen, she also adopted a role as head of the Commonwealth. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:26:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Commonwealth_the_jewel_in_Queens_crown_753929.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Quebec_offer_to_talk_with_angry_students_753928.html The Quebec gov't has invited student groups for talks to end conflict over a planned hike in tuition fees. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:24:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Quebec_offer_to_talk_with_angry_students_753928.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Crisis_clouds_gather_over_German_economy_753901.html Exports and consumer demand are cushioning Germany against recession. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:39:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Crisis_clouds_gather_over_German_economy_753901.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Police_blockade_PNG_parliament_753899.html The policemen blocking entry to PNG's Parliament are not acting on the orders of the police commissioner. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:33:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Police_blockade_PNG_parliament_753899.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Britains_recession_deeper_than_expected_753884.html Britain's recession is deeper than first thought, according to revised official figures. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:31:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Britains_recession_deeper_than_expected_753884.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Ukraine_children_discover_mammoth_skull_753882.html A group of children swimming in the Ukraine have discovered the skull of a wooly mammoth. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:18:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Ukraine_children_discover_mammoth_skull_753882.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/US_deports_Bosnia_war_crimes_suspect_753864.html A former Bosnian-Serb police commander wanted over his role in the 1995 genocide has been deported. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:48:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/US_deports_Bosnia_war_crimes_suspect_753864.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Egypt_presidential_election_polls_close_753833.html Polling stations have closed on the second and last day of Egypt's first free presidential election. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:52:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Egypt_presidential_election_polls_close_753833.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/S_African_president_opens_painting_case_753826.html South African President Jacob Zuma says his dignity has been violated by a painting depicting his genitals. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:35:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/S_African_president_opens_painting_case_753826.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Auction_of_Reagan_blood_vial_cancelled_753825.html An auction house has cancelled the online sale of a vial containing Ronald Reagan's dried blood. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Auction_of_Reagan_blood_vial_cancelled_753825.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Queen_Victorias_diaries_go_online_753824.html The Queen has launched a website documenting the life of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Queen_Victorias_diaries_go_online_753824.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_top_judge_charged_with_sedition_753823.html Papua New Guinea's chief justice has been charged with sedition and will appear in court this morning. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_top_judge_charged_with_sedition_753823.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Breivik_wont_appeal_case_if_found_sane_753791.html Anders Breivik says he doesn't plan to appeal the verdict if an Oslo court deems him sane. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:56:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Breivik_wont_appeal_case_if_found_sane_753791.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Corby_to_find_out_release_date_753790.html Convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby will find out today when she'll be able to walk out of prison. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:56:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Corby_to_find_out_release_date_753790.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Strong_aftershocks_hit_Italy_753784.html Two new strong aftershocks have rattled northeast Italy, sending people outdoors and damaging buildings. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:04:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Strong_aftershocks_hit_Italy_753784.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Second_day_of_Egypt_elections_753750.html Egyptians are voting for the second day in the country's first free presidential elections. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:04:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Second_day_of_Egypt_elections_753750.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Corby_stages_dramatic_recovery_753745.html Schapelle Corby is believed to be recovering from depression and bouts of psychosis amid release claims. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:34:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Corby_stages_dramatic_recovery_753745.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Cash_for_stranded_London_tube_passengers_753744.html Hundreds of passengers stranded because of a faulty tube train in London will be given $65 each. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:30:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Cash_for_stranded_London_tube_passengers_753744.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Guineas_top_judge_faces_arrest_753737.html Police say a Papua New Guinea chief justice will be arrested and charged with sedition. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:43:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Guineas_top_judge_faces_arrest_753737.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Vietnam_jails_3_for_handing_out_leaflets_753728.html A court in Vietnam has sentenced three activists to prison for handing out anti-government leaflets. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:08:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Vietnam_jails_3_for_handing_out_leaflets_753728.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Couple_arrested_for_burying_victim_alive_753713.html Chinese police arrest a young couple suspected of burying a woman alive after running her down in their car. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:45:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Couple_arrested_for_burying_victim_alive_753713.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/NZ_Opposition_mocks_budget_753675.html The Opposition are mocking NZ's budget and accusing the government of doing nothing to help NZ work. Thu, 24 May 2012 06:05:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/NZ_Opposition_mocks_budget_753675.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Barry_Gibbs_video_tribute_to_Robin_753672.html Barry Gibb has paid tribute to his brother Robin by releasing a touching farewell video. Thu, 24 May 2012 05:48:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Barry_Gibbs_video_tribute_to_Robin_753672.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Capsule_on_track_for_rendezvous_with_ISS_753658.html The Dragon space capsule, which has launched a new era of commercial spaceflight, completed its first tests. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:43:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Capsule_on_track_for_rendezvous_with_ISS_753658.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Lawsuits_start_over_Facebook_IPO_debacle_753657.html Investors begin filing suits over losses on Facebook's $A16.46 billion IPO, with billions possibly at stake. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:40:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Lawsuits_start_over_Facebook_IPO_debacle_753657.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Disco_queen_Donna_Summer_laid_to_rest_753616.html Family and some of her closest friends helped celebrate the life of Donna Summer at the singer's funeral. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:22:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Disco_queen_Donna_Summer_laid_to_rest_753616.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Kiwi_schoolgirl_to_address_world_leaders_753649.html A Kiwi schoolgirl will address world leaders on why urgent action is needed on sustainable development. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:15:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Kiwi_schoolgirl_to_address_world_leaders_753649.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/US_drone_kills_5_militants_in_Pakistan_753621.html A US drone strike on a militant compound has killed eight insurgents in northwest Pakistan. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:46:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/US_drone_kills_5_militants_in_Pakistan_753621.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/EU_summit_warns_Greece_about_eurozone_753638.html A European Union summit ended with a warning to Greece to stick to bailout terms to stay in the eurozone. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:43:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/EU_summit_warns_Greece_about_eurozone_753638.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Corby_might_be_granted_day_release_753629.html Schapelle Corby may be allowed out on day release later this year even if she isn't granted parole. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:56:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Corby_might_be_granted_day_release_753629.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Filipina_ex-nanny_sues_Sharon_Stone_753615.html A Filipina former nanny of Sharon Stone is suing the US film star for wrongful dismissal and harassment. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:06:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Filipina_ex-nanny_sues_Sharon_Stone_753615.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Egypt_votes_in_first_free_elections_753514.html Egyptians have streamed to polling stations to vote in the counrty's first ever free presidential elections. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:26:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Egypt_votes_in_first_free_elections_753514.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/US_demands_Pakistan_pardon_doctor_753512.html A doctor who helped the CIA track down Osama Bin Laden has been jailed in Pakistan for treason. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:24:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/US_demands_Pakistan_pardon_doctor_753512.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Greek_far_right_protest_turns_violent_753511.html Supporters of far right group Golden Dawn clashed with Greek police during a protest against immigration. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:24:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Greek_far_right_protest_turns_violent_753511.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Two_foreign_doctors_Afghans_abducted_753508.html Two foreign doctors and their three Afghan colleagues have been kidnapped in Afghanistan. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:11:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Two_foreign_doctors_Afghans_abducted_753508.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Two_miners_in_Chile_rescued_753506.html Two miners trapped in a small coalmine in southern Chile have been rescued and are in good health. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:06:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Two_miners_in_Chile_rescued_753506.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Olympic_ban_for_human_rights_abusers_753498.html World leaders guilty of human rights abuses will be banned from travelling to London for the 2012 Olympics. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:40:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Olympic_ban_for_human_rights_abusers_753498.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Morgan_taught_me_hacking_-_TV_presenter_753486.html British TV presenter Jeremy Paxman has revealed that Piers Morgan told him how to hack mobile phones. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:24:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Morgan_taught_me_hacking_-_TV_presenter_753486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Russian_jet_crashes_in_Czech_Republic_753483.html A Russian military jet malfunctioned while landing in the Czech Republic, injuring six people. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:05:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Russian_jet_crashes_in_Czech_Republic_753483.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Stuntman_survives_jump_without_parachute_753476.html A UK stuntman has became the first person to jump out of a helicopter and land without using a parachute. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:54:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Stuntman_survives_jump_without_parachute_753476.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Philippines_accuses_China_over_shoal_753396.html The Philippines has accused China of sending more government and fishing vessels in the South China Sea. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:43:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Philippines_accuses_China_over_shoal_753396.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egypt_policeman_killed_at_voting_station_753393.html An Egyptian policeman has been shot dead in a gunfight between supporters of presidential candidates. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:29:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egypt_policeman_killed_at_voting_station_753393.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egypt_set_for_free_and_fair_election_753386.html Egyptians begin to vote in the nation's first 'free and fair' presidential election. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:23:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egypt_set_for_free_and_fair_election_753386.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Ancient_Bethlehem_seal_found_in_Israel_753375.html Archaeologists in Jerusalem have found the oldest artifact that bears the inscription of Bethlehem. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:04:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Ancient_Bethlehem_seal_found_in_Israel_753375.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/China_cancels_military_visit_to_Japan_753374.html China has cancelled a high-level military visit to Japan, as they bicker over a disputed island chain. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:56:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/China_cancels_military_visit_to_Japan_753374.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/65_trapped_miners_rescued_in_Zimbabwe_753361.html All 178 miners affected by an underground fire in southwestern Zimbabwe are safe and have returned home. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:09:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/65_trapped_miners_rescued_in_Zimbabwe_753361.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Corby_decision_slammed_in_Jakarta_753358.html The move to grant Schapelle Corby a five-year sentence cut has been slammed by politicians in Indonesia. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:01:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Corby_decision_slammed_in_Jakarta_753358.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Man_faces_jail_for_puching_kid_753300.html A Washington man faces jail after punching a rowdy kid a movie theatre in the face. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Man_faces_jail_for_puching_kid_753300.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Inventor_of_first_TV_remote_control_dies_753293.html Eugene Polley, the man who invented the first wireless remote control for television, has died at age 96. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:32:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Inventor_of_first_TV_remote_control_dies_753293.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Hezbollah_appeals_for_calm_after_kidnaps_753290.html Lebanon militant Hezbollah has called for calm after the kidnapping of 11 Lebanese Shi'ites in Syria. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:27:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Hezbollah_appeals_for_calm_after_kidnaps_753290.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Corby_release_an_act_of_good_faith_753283.html The Indonesian minister who recommended Corby for a five-year sentence cut says no deal was done with Aus. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:02:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Corby_release_an_act_of_good_faith_753283.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Canada_bus_killer_makes_alien_claim_753274.html A Chinese immigrant who beheaded and cannibalised a bus passenger says he believed his victim was an alien. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:30:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Canada_bus_killer_makes_alien_claim_753274.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/NZ_Navy_called_in_to_hunt_for_chopper_753246.html NZ's navy has been asked to find a pilot whose helicopter might have crashed into a Nth Canterbury lake. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:32:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/NZ_Navy_called_in_to_hunt_for_chopper_753246.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/US_drone_strike_kills_four_in_Pakistan_753239.html At least four rebels have been killed in a US drone strike on a militant compound northwestern Pakistan. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:14:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/US_drone_strike_kills_four_in_Pakistan_753239.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Device_claim_causes_jet_to_divert_753238.html A US jet has been diverted due to terrorism fears after a passenger said she had a device implanted. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:11:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Device_claim_causes_jet_to_divert_753238.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Slow_quakes_shaking_NZ_Alpine_Fault_753236.html Slow-moving earthquakes lasting up to 30 minutes have been discovered at Alpine Fault in south NZ. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:06:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Slow_quakes_shaking_NZ_Alpine_Fault_753236.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Stabbing_suspect_guilty_of_murder_in_US_753235.html An Israel-born man suspected of fatally stabbing five men and wounding nine has been convicted of murder. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:00:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Stabbing_suspect_guilty_of_murder_in_US_753235.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Nigeria_arrests_45_Chinese_traders_753220.html Nigerian authorities arrested 45 Chinese nationals in Kano for alleged illegal textile trading. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Nigeria_arrests_45_Chinese_traders_753220.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Two_trapped_in_Chile_coal_mine_753218.html Two men have been trapped 140 metres underground after a cave-in at a coal mine in central Chile. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:59:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Two_trapped_in_Chile_coal_mine_753218.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Malaysias_Anwar_charged_over_rally_753215.html Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been charged over last month's street rally in Kuala Lumpur. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:43:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Malaysias_Anwar_charged_over_rally_753215.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Ten_jailed_over_Russia_train_bombing_753208.html A Russian court has jailed 10 Caucasus militants over a November 2009 train bombing that killed 28 people. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:20:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Ten_jailed_over_Russia_train_bombing_753208.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/State_of_emergency_in_Emilia_Romagna_753200.html The Italian govt has declared a state of emergency in the quake-hit northern region of Emilia Romagna. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:08:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/State_of_emergency_in_Emilia_Romagna_753200.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Baghdad_blanketed_in_thick_sand_753188.html A massive sandstorm that swept into Iraq on Tuesday is expected to cause chaos until Friday. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:44:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Baghdad_blanketed_in_thick_sand_753188.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/SA_white_supremacist_murder_conviction_753157.html A South African court has convicted two men over the murder of white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:43:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/SA_white_supremacist_murder_conviction_753157.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Syrian_rebels_kidnap_Lebanese_Shiites_753101.html Syrian rebels have kidnapped 12 Lebanese Shi'ites in northern Syria, security officials say. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:05:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Syrian_rebels_kidnap_Lebanese_Shiites_753101.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Tunnel_collapse_traps_illegal_miners_753130.html At least seven people have been trapped when a mine collapsed in South Africa. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:03:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Tunnel_collapse_traps_illegal_miners_753130.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Gunmen_kill_five_at_Pakistan_rally_753123.html Pakistani police say gunmen have opened fire on a political rally in Karachi, killing five people. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:31:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Gunmen_kill_five_at_Pakistan_rally_753123.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/First-born_girl_would_succeed_UK_throne_753115.html De facto rules are in place to ensure a first-born girl to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be Queen. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:18:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/First-born_girl_would_succeed_UK_throne_753115.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egyptians_set_for_free_and_fair_vote_753114.html Egyptians are preparing to vote in the nation's first 'free and fair' presidential election today. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:17:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egyptians_set_for_free_and_fair_vote_753114.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Indian_train_passengers_crash_kills_25_753113.html A passenger train has rammed into a parked freight train in southern India, killing at least 25 people. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:16:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Indian_train_passengers_crash_kills_25_753113.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Parents_starved_murdered_UK_teen_753109.html The sister of Shafilea Ahmed has told a UK court that her parents physically abused the murdered teen. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:15:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Parents_starved_murdered_UK_teen_753109.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/UK_same-sex_couples_could_get_free_IVF_753098.html British same-sex couples will be eligible for free fertility treatment under controversial new proposals. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:52:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/UK_same-sex_couples_could_get_free_IVF_753098.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Somalis_tried_for_hijacking_luxury_yacht_753018.html Six Somalis are on trial charged with taking 30 crewmembers of ship Le Ponant hostage in the Gulf of Aden. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:59:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Somalis_tried_for_hijacking_luxury_yacht_753018.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/South_Korea_to_spend_2b_on_missiles_752955.html South Korea is planning to spend more than $2.17 billion on hundreds of missiles due to threats from NKorea. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:16:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/South_Korea_to_spend_2b_on_missiles_752955.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Images_show_North_Korea_nuclear_tests_752954.html Satellite images show that North Korea are ramping up work at its nuclear test site over the past month. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:16:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Images_show_North_Korea_nuclear_tests_752954.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Everest_weekend_death_toll_reaches_four_752939.html Climbers have reported seeing another body on Mount Everest, raising the death toll to four. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:48:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Everest_weekend_death_toll_reaches_four_752939.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Jury_retires_in_speedway_stars_sex_case_752921.html The jury in the sex assault trial of Aussie speedway star Darcy Ward has retired to consider its verdict. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:59:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Jury_retires_in_speedway_stars_sex_case_752921.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo_752900.html The world's tallest tower and Tokyo's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Sky Tree, has opened to the public. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:48:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo_752900.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Iran_wants_to_destroy_Israel_-_Netanyahu_752879.html Iran is seeking atomic weapons to destroy Israel and world powers Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:58:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Iran_wants_to_destroy_Israel_-_Netanyahu_752879.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Oil_prices_surge_on_bargain_hunting_752877.html Oil prices have surged as concerns resurfaced over supplies from the Middle East, particularly from Iran. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:55:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Oil_prices_surge_on_bargain_hunting_752877.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Police_have_suspect_Italy_school_bomb_752823.html Italian police are questioning a man over a bomb attack at a high school that killed a 16-year-old girl. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:33:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Police_have_suspect_Italy_school_bomb_752823.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/SE_Asia_Malaria_drugs_are_fake_752854.html More than a third of malaria drugs examined by scientists in South-East Asia were fake, doctors warned. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:29:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/SE_Asia_Malaria_drugs_are_fake_752854.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Man_survives_Niagara_Falls_plunge_752853.html A man has become only the third person to survive after plunging over Niagara Falls without a safety device. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:26:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Man_survives_Niagara_Falls_plunge_752853.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Obama_snubs_Pakistan_over_supply_routes_752843.html Barack Obama has left Pakistan off a list of nations he thanked for getting war supplies into Afghanistan. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:54:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Obama_snubs_Pakistan_over_supply_routes_752843.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/NZ_troops_might_not_return_home_soon_752833.html PM John Key has not ruled out NZ troops returning to Afghanistan, even after an early release announcement. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:44:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/NZ_troops_might_not_return_home_soon_752833.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Man_charged_for_NZ_journalists_death_752836.html The family of slain NZ journalist Derek Round say they are relieved a man has been charged with his murder. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:44:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Man_charged_for_NZ_journalists_death_752836.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Mary_Kennedy_farewelled_at_private_event_752817.html Mary Richardson Kennedy, the 52-year-old wife of JF Kennedy Jr has been remembered at a private ceremony. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:02:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Mary_Kennedy_farewelled_at_private_event_752817.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Strong_earthquake_rocks_Bulgaria_752809.html Bulgaria's Seismological Institute says a strong 5.8 quake jolted the town, no casualties or damage so far. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:33:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Strong_earthquake_rocks_Bulgaria_752809.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Fencers_put_on_show_for_the_Queen_752801.html Fencing rather than plants have caught the Queen's eye at the Chelsea Flower Show. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:01:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Fencers_put_on_show_for_the_Queen_752801.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Marijuana_found_floating_off_coast_752798.html US coast guards have recovered more than four tonnes of marijuana floating off the coast of California. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:58:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Marijuana_found_floating_off_coast_752798.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Obama_condemns_Yemen_bombing_752796.html Barack Obama vowed the US would keep pressure on terrorists in Yemen, after a suicide bomber kills 100. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:56:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Obama_condemns_Yemen_bombing_752796.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Northern_Italians_afraid_to_return_home_752781.html Three thousand northern Italians are afraid to return to their quake-hit homes as rain hampers the clean-up. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:11:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Northern_Italians_afraid_to_return_home_752781.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/30_days_jail_for_student_in_webcam_case_752740.html A US man has been sentenced to 30 days prison and fined for spying on his roommate's gay encounter. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:24:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/30_days_jail_for_student_in_webcam_case_752740.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Nearly_100_soldiers_dead_in_Yemen_attack_752703.html A suicide bomber has killed almost 100 soldiers at a military parade rehearsal in Yemen's capital. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:39:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Nearly_100_soldiers_dead_in_Yemen_attack_752703.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Utoya_Island_survivors_recall_massacre_752688.html The trial of Anders Breivik has heard emotional testimony from survivors of the Utoya Island massacre. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:38:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Utoya_Island_survivors_recall_massacre_752688.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Subdued_burial_for_Lockerbie_bomber_752701.html Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi has been buried with little fanfare near the Libyan capital. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:37:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Subdued_burial_for_Lockerbie_bomber_752701.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Zetas_leader_arrested_over_massacre_752702.html Mexican authorities have arrested one of the men they believe is behind a mass killing in Cadereyta. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:37:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Zetas_leader_arrested_over_massacre_752702.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/UK_honour_killing_trial_begins_752673.html The parents of a 17-year-old Pakistani-British student have gone on trial over her alleged honour kiilling. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:23:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/UK_honour_killing_trial_begins_752673.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Suu_Kyi_to_finally_give_Nobel_lecture_752671.html Aung San Suu Kyi will make a speech in Oslo next month to accept the Nobel Peace Prize she won in 1991. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:14:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Suu_Kyi_to_finally_give_Nobel_lecture_752671.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Mali_interim_president_hurt_in_protests_752666.html Mali's interim president has been injured after thousands gathered to demonstrate against his leadership. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:04:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Mali_interim_president_hurt_in_protests_752666.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Longley_boyfriend_guilty_of_murder_752661.html A British jury has found Elliot Turner guilty of murdering 17-year-old aspiring model Emily Longley. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:33:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Longley_boyfriend_guilty_of_murder_752661.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Five_Afghan_guards_killed_by_bomb_752660.html Five Afghan security guards have been killed in a roadside bombing in southern Afghanistan. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:25:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Five_Afghan_guards_killed_by_bomb_752660.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Helicopter_rotor_cracks_spark_inspection_752614.html The European Aviation Safety Agency is inspecting Euro copter's models after cracks were found in rotors. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:55:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Helicopter_rotor_cracks_spark_inspection_752614.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Greek_debt_falls_sharply_as_parties_talk_752612.html Greece's new PM is holding talks with party leaders ahead of a European Union summit. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:50:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Greek_debt_falls_sharply_as_parties_talk_752612.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Italian_school_bomb_victim_to_be_buried_752578.html Relatives and friends of a 16-year-old Italian bomb victim have held a prayer vigil ahead of her funeral. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:31:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Italian_school_bomb_victim_to_be_buried_752578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Three_die_two_missing_on_Everest_752571.html Officials say three climbers returning from the summit of Mount Everest have died and two are missing. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:21:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Three_die_two_missing_on_Everest_752571.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Leaders_launch_first_phase_of_missile_752507.html NATO leaders have agreed to launch the first phase of a missile shield to protect Europe. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:05:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Leaders_launch_first_phase_of_missile_752507.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Guatemalas_volcano_spews_lava_752489.html Magma is spewing from the Volcan de Fuego in Guatemala, sending ash and steam up to 5,000m above its crater. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:58:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Guatemalas_volcano_spews_lava_752489.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Nikolic_wins_Serbian_president_752486.html Serbian political parties will hold talks after Tomislav Nikolic surprise win for president. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:43:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Nikolic_wins_Serbian_president_752486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/China_police_chief_faces_treason_trial_752484.html The Chinese provincial police chief at the centre of a political scandal will be tried for treason. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:34:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/China_police_chief_faces_treason_trial_752484.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/North_Korea_nuclear_test_feared_752452.html US, South Korean and Japanese officials are holding talks on N-Korea amid concerns of another nuclear test. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:39:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/North_Korea_nuclear_test_feared_752452.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Queen_hails_memorable_year_in_program_752447.html The Queen and the Prince of Wales have written personal messages in an official Diamond Jubilee program. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:18:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Queen_hails_memorable_year_in_program_752447.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Dozens_dead_after_Damascus_bomb_752438.html Dozens of people killed after a rocket-propelled grenade exploded near UN observers in a Damascus suburb. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:47:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Dozens_dead_after_Damascus_bomb_752438.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_ministers_at_Hacking_inquiry_752434.html Former British Cabinet ministers Lord Mandelson will kick off a dramatic week at the Leveson inquiry. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:34:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_ministers_at_Hacking_inquiry_752434.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/NATO_spouses_visit_youths_752430.html Michelle Obama and other world leader spouses are visiting are inspiring youths around the country. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:21:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/NATO_spouses_visit_youths_752430.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_British_PM_booed_in_US_college_752417.html Former British PM Tony Blair has been booed by protesters during an address to a class at a US college. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:56:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_British_PM_booed_in_US_college_752417.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Jerusalem_must_be_partitioned_-_Olmert_752391.html Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert says the idea of a united Jerusalem is unrealistic if Israel wants peace. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:10:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Jerusalem_must_be_partitioned_-_Olmert_752391.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Millions_look_skyward_at_rare_eclipse_752386.html Millions across Asia are watching as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse is crossing their skies. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:07:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Millions_look_skyward_at_rare_eclipse_752386.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/12500_officers_to_patrol_Olympics_752382.html Some 12,500 British officers will be deployed daily during the London Olympic Games. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:56:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/12500_officers_to_patrol_Olympics_752382.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Six_injured_in_Beirut_street_clashes_752360.html At least six people have been wounded in clashes in Beirut after soldiers shot dead a Sunni Muslim cleric. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:51:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Six_injured_in_Beirut_street_clashes_752360.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Angola_accused_of_rape_torture_in_Congo_752322.html Angolan security and immigration forces are under threat for rape and torture of thousands of migrants. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:14:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Angola_accused_of_rape_torture_in_Congo_752322.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/NATO_summit_opens_in_Chicago_752298.html Barack Obama has warned of "hard days" ahead in Afghanistan as world leaders opened a NATO summit. Sun, 20 May 2012 20:55:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/NATO_summit_opens_in_Chicago_752298.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Libyan_jailed_over_Lockerbie_dies_752278.html Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, the only person convicted over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has died. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Libyan_jailed_over_Lockerbie_dies_752278.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Authorities_not_sure_if_skull_is_Zahras_752281.html Tests are yet to determine whether human remains found in North Carolina bushland belong to Zahra Baker. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Authorities_not_sure_if_skull_is_Zahras_752281.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Five_killed_in_Bosnian_plane_crash_752280.html A small plane has burst into flames just after takeoff in northwest Bosnia, killing five people. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Five_killed_in_Bosnian_plane_crash_752280.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/60_magnitude_quake_kills_six_in_Italy_752279.html A magnitude-6.0 earthquake has shaken small towns in northeast Italy, killing six people. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/60_magnitude_quake_kills_six_in_Italy_752279.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Chen_Guangcheng_begins_life_in_US_752277.html Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has begun his new life in the US, praising Beijing's "restraint and calm". Sun, 20 May 2012 19:39:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Chen_Guangcheng_begins_life_in_US_752277.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/UN_human_rights_chief_visits_Zimbabwe_752250.html UN High Commissioner Navi Pillay has arrived in Zimbabwe on the first mission to the troubled nation. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:40:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/UN_human_rights_chief_visits_Zimbabwe_752250.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Burma_to_reopen_part_of_Death_Railway_752248.html Burma aims to restore a stretch of the infamous Death Railway to Thailand, Railway Minister Aung Min says. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:26:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Burma_to_reopen_part_of_Death_Railway_752248.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Anti-NATO_protesters_march_in_Chicago_752178.html Hundreds of anti-NATO protesters have marched through Chicago demanding the release of three activists. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:28:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Anti-NATO_protesters_march_in_Chicago_752178.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/PM_to_sign_aid_agreement_with_Karzai_752177.html Prime Minister Julia Gillard has touched down in Chicago for two days of talks about the war in Afghanistan. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:16:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/PM_to_sign_aid_agreement_with_Karzai_752177.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/NATO_Pakistan_talks_hit_stumbling_block_752176.html Talks between NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari have been cancelled Sun, 20 May 2012 10:16:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/NATO_Pakistan_talks_hit_stumbling_block_752176.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Powerful_quake_kills_at_least_3_in_Italy_752175.html A powerful earthquake in northern Italy kills three people and injures at least two others. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:15:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Powerful_quake_kills_at_least_3_in_Italy_752175.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Spanish_banks_dont_need_Euro_rescue_752174.html Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says he doesn't believe Spain's banks will need rescuing by Europe. Sun, 20 May 2012 09:26:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Spanish_banks_dont_need_Euro_rescue_752174.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Serbs_head_to_the_polls_again_752173.html Boris Tadic is expected to defeat challenger Tomislav Nikolic in Sunday's presidential election in Serbia. Sun, 20 May 2012 09:26:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Serbs_head_to_the_polls_again_752173.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Sri_Lanka_president_to_free_jailed_rival_752172.html Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse has ordered the release of his jailed electoral rival. Sun, 20 May 2012 09:26:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Sri_Lanka_president_to_free_jailed_rival_752172.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Thousands_mark_Red_Shirt_anniversary_752104.html Thousands gathered in Bangkok to mark the second anniversary of the soldiers and 'Red Shirt' clashes. Sun, 20 May 2012 03:13:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Thousands_mark_Red_Shirt_anniversary_752104.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Yemen_al-Qaeda_fighting_leaves_34_dead_752089.html Continued fighting between the Yemen military and al-Qaeda fighters in the country's south has left 34 dead. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:38:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Yemen_al-Qaeda_fighting_leaves_34_dead_752089.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/UK_poll_finds_backing_for_monarchy_752088.html A British poll indicates support for the monarchy stands at 80 per cent. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:38:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/UK_poll_finds_backing_for_monarchy_752088.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/New_Timor_head_calls_for_sweat_752087.html New East Timor Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak has called for "sweat" to lift East Timor out of poverty. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:38:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/New_Timor_head_calls_for_sweat_752087.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Gillard_arrives_in_Chicago_for_NATO_talk_752071.html PM Julia Gillard has arrived in Chicago for a NATO summit this morning, where Afghanistan will be priority. Sun, 20 May 2012 00:14:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Gillard_arrives_in_Chicago_for_NATO_talk_752071.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Vatican_threatens_to_sue_over_book_752068.html The Vatican has denounced as 'criminal' a new book of leaked internal documents and warned it may sue. Sat, 19 May 2012 23:52:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Vatican_threatens_to_sue_over_book_752068.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/G8_backs_growth_and_debt_slashing_752066.html G8 leaders say Europe's financial crisis must be addressed with a mix of growth and austerity measures. Sat, 19 May 2012 23:43:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/G8_backs_growth_and_debt_slashing_752066.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Suicide_blast_kills_13_in_Afghanistan_752059.html A suicide bomber blew himself up at a police checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan, killing 13 people. Sat, 19 May 2012 23:35:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Suicide_blast_kills_13_in_Afghanistan_752059.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Chen_and_family_arrive_in_US_752058.html Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has arrived in the United States on a flight from Beijing. Sat, 19 May 2012 23:23:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Chen_and_family_arrive_in_US_752058.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Cardinal_dies_before_sex-abuse_hearing_751993.html A Philadelphia Cardinal died just weeks before his aide went on trial for alleged sex-abuse cover-ups. Sat, 19 May 2012 19:14:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Cardinal_dies_before_sex-abuse_hearing_751993.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Chicargo_trio_planned_to_attack_Obama_751985.html Three men arrested in Chicago had been planning to attack President Obama's campaign headquarters. Sat, 19 May 2012 18:40:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Chicargo_trio_planned_to_attack_Obama_751985.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Benghazi_holds_council_elections_751983.html The Libyan city of Benghazi has held a counciil election for the first time in more than four decades. Sat, 19 May 2012 18:25:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Benghazi_holds_council_elections_751983.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Spectacular_flypast_marks_jubilee_751979.html Queen Elizabeth has been treated to a flypast by 78 aircraft over Windsor Castle for her Diamond Jubilee. Sat, 19 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Spectacular_flypast_marks_jubilee_751979.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/3_on_terror_charges_ahead_of_summit_751974.html Three men arrested in Chicago are being held on terrorism charges, ahead of the NATO summit. Sat, 19 May 2012 17:19:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/3_on_terror_charges_ahead_of_summit_751974.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/7_face_terror_crimes_in_Real_IRA_case_751973.html Seven Irish republicans, have been arraigned on terror charges in Northern Ireland. Sat, 19 May 2012 17:16:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/7_face_terror_crimes_in_Real_IRA_case_751973.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/China_activist_Chen_is_flying_to_NY_751914.html A blind Chinese activist has told reporters that he is at Beijing airport and may be flying to New York. Sat, 19 May 2012 09:15:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/China_activist_Chen_is_flying_to_NY_751914.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/One_dead_six_injured_in_Italia_blasts_751913.html One student has reportedly died after a bomb explosion in front of a school in the Italian city of Brindisi. Sat, 19 May 2012 09:15:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/One_dead_six_injured_in_Italia_blasts_751913.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Brazil_president_to_get_torture_apology_751877.html Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will receive an apology from Rio de Janeiro govt for prison treatment. Sat, 19 May 2012 05:43:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Brazil_president_to_get_torture_apology_751877.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Babies_malnourished_in_famished_Niger_751858.html Niger is the latest African country to be hit by famine, with 300,000 children suffering from malnutrition. Sat, 19 May 2012 04:00:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Babies_malnourished_in_famished_Niger_751858.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/NZers_more_realistic_about_retirement_751851.html A survey reports more New Zealanders are investing in retirement scheme KiwiSaver. Sat, 19 May 2012 03:33:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/NZers_more_realistic_about_retirement_751851.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Obama_touts_3b_to_assist_Africans_751842.html President Barack Obama says the US has a moral imperative to help feed drought-stricken Africans. Sat, 19 May 2012 02:11:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Obama_touts_3b_to_assist_Africans_751842.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Olympic_torch_arrives_in_Britain_751841.html The Olympic flame has arrived in Britain ahead of the July 27 opening of the London Games. Sat, 19 May 2012 02:11:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Olympic_torch_arrives_in_Britain_751841.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Queens_celebrates_Jubilee_at_Buckingham_751844.html Protestors believe the queen has spoiled her jubilee by inviting controversial figures Sat, 19 May 2012 02:11:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Queens_celebrates_Jubilee_at_Buckingham_751844.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Vietnam_bus_accident_kills_dozens_751839.html Thirty-four people have died and 21 injured after a bus fell off a bridge and into a riverbank in Vietnam. Sat, 19 May 2012 02:09:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Vietnam_bus_accident_kills_dozens_751839.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Concordia_to_be_towed_in_early_2013_751838.html Salvagers believe the wreck of the Costa Concordia will be ready for towing by early next year. Sat, 19 May 2012 02:08:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Concordia_to_be_towed_in_early_2013_751838.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/UK_police_arrest_three_on_terror_charges_751772.html 3 Irish dissidents have been arrested on a multitude of terrorism charges in Britian Sat, 19 May 2012 01:27:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/UK_police_arrest_three_on_terror_charges_751772.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Largest_protests_yet_in_Syrian_751806.html A deadly protest has resulted after people loyal to the president, turned violent Sat, 19 May 2012 01:26:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Largest_protests_yet_in_Syrian_751806.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Bahrain_protesters_reject_Saudi_unity_751805.html Bahrainians have protested over plans to unite the Gulf Kingdom and Saudi Arabia Fri, 18 May 2012 23:34:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Bahrain_protesters_reject_Saudi_unity_751805.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Adoptee_to_recieve_child_support_751797.html Woman who sent her adopted child back to Russia has been ordered to pay child support Fri, 18 May 2012 22:45:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Adoptee_to_recieve_child_support_751797.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Another_Mexican_general_is_detained_751795.html A retired general in Mexico has been detained in relation to a drug cartel Fri, 18 May 2012 22:20:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Another_Mexican_general_is_detained_751795.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Gay_ban_could_be_over_in_Malawi_751792.html The Malawi president is seeking to repeal a law which makes homosexuality illegal Fri, 18 May 2012 22:10:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Gay_ban_could_be_over_in_Malawi_751792.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Queens_royal_guest_list_sparks_protest_751784.html Protestors believe the queen has spoiled her jubilee by inviting controversial figures Fri, 18 May 2012 22:03:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Queens_royal_guest_list_sparks_protest_751784.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Atomic_agency_head_to_hold_talks_in_Iran_751775.html The head of the UN atomic agency will visit Iran on Monday raising hopes international cooperation Fri, 18 May 2012 21:48:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Atomic_agency_head_to_hold_talks_in_Iran_751775.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Yemeni_troops_kill_11_al_Qaeda_militants_751774.html 11 al Qaeda troops have been killed by Yemeni troops in the fight for a key town Fri, 18 May 2012 21:40:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Yemeni_troops_kill_11_al_Qaeda_militants_751774.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Hollande_stays_firm_on_Afghan_pullout_751769.html The French president has told Barack Obama that french troops will withdraw Afghanistan in 2014 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:13:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Hollande_stays_firm_on_Afghan_pullout_751769.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Taliban_coalition_desirable_Carr_751721.html The federal government has suggested a coaltion betwen the Taliban and Afghani government is desirable Fri, 18 May 2012 20:45:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Taliban_coalition_desirable_Carr_751721.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Turkey_opposes_Cyprus_drilling_751717.html Turkey is threatening to ban international energy companies from exploration off Cyprus Fri, 18 May 2012 20:39:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Turkey_opposes_Cyprus_drilling_751717.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Greece_to_dissolve_parliament_for_polls_751742.html Greece's day old parliament will dissolve to make way for a vote on whether to stay in the Eurozone Fri, 18 May 2012 19:38:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Greece_to_dissolve_parliament_for_polls_751742.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Obama_hosts_Camp_Davids_G8_debut_751733.html President Obama will host world leaders at Camp David as the G8 summit approaches Fri, 18 May 2012 19:03:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Obama_hosts_Camp_Davids_G8_debut_751733.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Ahmadinejad_wants_to_attend_Olympics_751728.html Iran's President Ahmadinejad has questioned whether he'd be allowed to attend the Olympics in London Fri, 18 May 2012 18:45:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Ahmadinejad_wants_to_attend_Olympics_751728.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Extra_16m_for_African_famines_751711.html Australia has pledged an extra $16 million to help with Africa's food crisis Fri, 18 May 2012 17:59:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Extra_16m_for_African_famines_751711.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Chinese_smuggler_gets_life_sentence_751623.html China's most-wanted fugitive has been given a life sentence for running a large-scale smuggling operation. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:17:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Chinese_smuggler_gets_life_sentence_751623.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Dozens_die_in_Vietnam_bus_crash_751622.html Thirty-four people have died and 21 injured after a bus fell off a bridge and into a riverbank in Vietnam. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:17:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Dozens_die_in_Vietnam_bus_crash_751622.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Prisoners_are_leaving_Venezuelan_jail_751620.html More than 100 prisoners have filed out of a Venezuelan prison, signalling a possible end to a standoff. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:16:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Prisoners_are_leaving_Venezuelan_jail_751620.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Dozens_die_in_Vietnam_bus_accident_751617.html Thirty-four people have died and 21 injured after a bus fell off a bridge and into a riverbank in Vietnam. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:07:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Dozens_die_in_Vietnam_bus_accident_751617.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Serbs_head_to_the_polls_again_751616.html Boris Tadic is expected to easily defeat Tomislav Nikolic in the run-off presidential election in Serbia. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:02:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Serbs_head_to_the_polls_again_751616.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/The_Olympic_torch_reaches_London_751587.html Organisers of the London Olympics have received the Olympic flame from Greece ahead of the Games. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/The_Olympic_torch_reaches_London_751587.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Final_red_zones_decided_in_Christchurch_751586.html A total of 7256 properties on flat land in Christchurch have been red-zoned indicating they're irreparable. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Final_red_zones_decided_in_Christchurch_751586.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Last_two_Bridgecorp_directors_sentenced_751584.html Former Bridgecorp worker Robert Roest will join Rod Petricevic in jail while Peter Steigrad was spared. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Last_two_Bridgecorp_directors_sentenced_751584.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/UK_urges_action_to_resolve_euro_debt_751585.html The British PM has urged Europe to sort out its currency crisis or risk the collapse of the eurozone. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/UK_urges_action_to_resolve_euro_debt_751585.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Marijuana_in_Trayvon_Martins_system_751567.html Marijuana was reportedly found in the system of US teen Trayvon Martin, who was shot by a watch volunteer. Fri, 18 May 2012 05:17:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Marijuana_in_Trayvon_Martins_system_751567.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Al_Qaeda_was_behind_Syria_blast_UN_751566.html UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon says al-Qaeda may be behind a terrorist attack in Syria which killed 55. Fri, 18 May 2012 05:17:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Al_Qaeda_was_behind_Syria_blast_UN_751566.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Frances_new_govt_starts_work_751565.html French ministers took a 30 per cent pay cut in a gesture of sacrifice as they aim to reduce France's debt. Fri, 18 May 2012 05:17:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Frances_new_govt_starts_work_751565.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Cubas_first_daughter_gets_US_visa_751564.html Cuban first daughter Mariela Castro has been granted a US visa, sparking anger from Cuban-American leaders. Fri, 18 May 2012 05:17:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Cubas_first_daughter_gets_US_visa_751564.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Thai_PM_plans_to_visit_Australia_751563.html Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra will visit Australia later this month to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. Fri, 18 May 2012 05:17:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Thai_PM_plans_to_visit_Australia_751563.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Runaway_millionaire_in_NZ_found_guilty_751562.html A jury has found a 'runaway millionairess' guilty of all the 30 charges she faced. Fri, 18 May 2012 05:17:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Runaway_millionaire_in_NZ_found_guilty_751562.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Burmese_president_gets_some_bed_rest_751554.html The Burmese president is ill but doctors won't disclose what with Fri, 18 May 2012 04:47:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Burmese_president_gets_some_bed_rest_751554.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/US_ready_to_strike_Iran_says_envoy_751474.html The US is prepared to attack Iran to stop them using nuclear weapons Thu, 17 May 2012 23:06:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/US_ready_to_strike_Iran_says_envoy_751474.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Syrian_forces_pound_flashpoints_751452.html Syria is continuing its attack on rebellious provinces Thu, 17 May 2012 22:07:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Syrian_forces_pound_flashpoints_751452.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Fitch_downgrades_Greece_751450.html Ratings agency Fitch, has downgraded Greece, as it appears more likely it will exit the Eurozone Thu, 17 May 2012 21:49:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Fitch_downgrades_Greece_751450.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Obama_eases_investment_curbs_on_Burma_751446.html A US ambassador has been named to Burma as investment curbs ease Thu, 17 May 2012 21:38:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Obama_eases_investment_curbs_on_Burma_751446.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Mladic_trial_delayed_due_to_errors_751445.html The presentation of evidence in Ratko Mladic's trial was indefinitely delayed due to errors by prosecutors. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:32:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Mladic_trial_delayed_due_to_errors_751445.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/RFK_Jrs_wife_died_of_hanging__coroner_751381.html The estranged wife of Robert F Kennedy Jr died from hanging, a coroner has found Thu, 17 May 2012 18:07:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/RFK_Jrs_wife_died_of_hanging__coroner_751381.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/UK_urges_action_to_resolve_euro_crisis_751373.html UK PM David Cameron urges Europe to deal with its economic problems Thu, 17 May 2012 16:45:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/UK_urges_action_to_resolve_euro_crisis_751373.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Holden_announces_new_export_car_751372.html Holden has produced a performance vehicle for the race track in the US Thu, 17 May 2012 16:26:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Holden_announces_new_export_car_751372.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Paul_has_no_plans_for_third_run_751371.html Ron Paul has no plans for a third attempt at the presidency Thu, 17 May 2012 16:03:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Paul_has_no_plans_for_third_run_751371.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Biden_attacks_Romneys_venture_capitalis_751370.html US vice president Joe Biden has attacked Mitt Romney's venture capitalist past Thu, 17 May 2012 16:03:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Biden_attacks_Romneys_venture_capitalis_751370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/NATO_protesters_march_before_summit_751241.html Protesters in Chicago and will use the NATO summit to draw attention to the US foreclosure crisis. Thu, 17 May 2012 05:35:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/NATO_protesters_march_before_summit_751241.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Robert_F_Kennedy_Jrs_wife_dies_at_home_751240.html Robert F. Kennedy Jr's estranged wife Mary has been found dead at her home north of New York. Thu, 17 May 2012 05:35:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Robert_F_Kennedy_Jrs_wife_dies_at_home_751240.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Europes_Jews_anti-semitism_concerns_751239.html A major European Jewish organisation is urging European govts to stop anti-Semitism and far-right extremism. Thu, 17 May 2012 05:35:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Europes_Jews_anti-semitism_concerns_751239.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Israel_says_Assad_is_doomed_751238.html Israel's Defence Minister says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is 'doomed' and his regime must end. Thu, 17 May 2012 05:35:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Israel_says_Assad_is_doomed_751238.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Jury_close_to_deciding_Edwards_fate_751237.html A jury could retire to decide the fate of former presidential candidate John Edwards as early as Friday. Thu, 17 May 2012 05:35:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Jury_close_to_deciding_Edwards_fate_751237.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Mladic_makes_threats_to_widow__in_court_751236.html Mladic reportedly made a 'throat-slitting' gesture at a widow of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre in court. Thu, 17 May 2012 05:34:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Mladic_makes_threats_to_widow__in_court_751236.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Zimbabwe_MP_drives_off_in_motor_show_car_751072.html State prosecutors in Zimbabwe say a politician at a car show got into a car on display and drove it away. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:09:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Zimbabwe_MP_drives_off_in_motor_show_car_751072.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Russian_whistleblower_on_trial_751068.html A teacher has gone on trial after claiming that she was pressured to help rig Russia's election. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:07:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Russian_whistleblower_on_trial_751068.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Lady_Gaga_sparks_political_stoush_751005.html Organisers have vowed to fight for a Lady Gaga concert to go ahead in Indonesia. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:11:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Lady_Gaga_sparks_political_stoush_751005.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/18_dead_as_Syrian_unrest_continues_751006.html Another 18 people have been killed in Syria as the anti-regime revolt marks its 15th month. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:10:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/18_dead_as_Syrian_unrest_continues_751006.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/CTV_blames_Dalai_Lama_for_immolations_750994.html China has released a documentary accusing the Dalai Lama of orchestrating a wave of self-immolations. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:36:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/CTV_blames_Dalai_Lama_for_immolations_750994.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Romney_role_unlikely_for_George_W_Bush_750951.html George W Bush has finally weighed in on the US presidential race - with a terse 'I'm for Mitt Romney'. Wed, 16 May 2012 07:21:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Romney_role_unlikely_for_George_W_Bush_750951.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Spains_indignants_mark_anniversary_750871.html Thousands packed into Madrid's Puerta del Sol sq to mark the first anniversary of the May 15th Movement. Wed, 16 May 2012 05:44:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Spains_indignants_mark_anniversary_750871.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Obama_assets_valued_up_to_US83m_750870.html Documents show US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hold assets worth up to $US8.3m. Wed, 16 May 2012 03:47:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Obama_assets_valued_up_to_US83m_750870.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Mladic_to_finally_face_UN_court_750838.html Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic is to face the UN war crimes tribunal next Wednesday. Wed, 16 May 2012 01:59:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Mladic_to_finally_face_UN_court_750838.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/NATO_invites_Pakistan_to_summit_in_US_750830.html NATO has invited Pakistan's president Asif Ali Zardari to the upcoming Chicago summit on Afghanistan. Wed, 16 May 2012 01:06:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/NATO_invites_Pakistan_to_summit_in_US_750830.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Norway_shooting_victim_recalls_rampage_750814.html A woman who suffered multiple gunshot wounds has recalled the shooting spree in Norway, at Oslo court. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:12:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Norway_shooting_victim_recalls_rampage_750814.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/UK_airport_delays_blamed_on_wind_750765.html London's Heathrow airport queues have raised not only management concerns, but about the country's image. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:40:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/UK_airport_delays_blamed_on_wind_750765.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Francois_Hollande_takes_helm_in_France_750759.html Francois Hollande has taken the helm of France as its first Socialist president since 1995, amid debt woes. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:30:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Francois_Hollande_takes_helm_in_France_750759.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Dalai_Lama_honored_award_750730.html The Dalai Lama has been honored with an award for exceptional contribution to spiritual progress Tue, 15 May 2012 20:23:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Dalai_Lama_honored_award_750730.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Hollande_names_Ayrault_as_French_PM_750727.html French President Francois Hollande has named Jean-Marc Ayrault as his new prime minister. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:07:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Hollande_names_Ayrault_as_French_PM_750727.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Ex-editor_Rebekah_Brooks_faces_charges_750614.html Rebekah Brooks and her husband are to face criminal charges over Britain's phone hacking scandal. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:47:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Ex-editor_Rebekah_Brooks_faces_charges_750614.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Hollande_sworn_in_as_French_president_750613.html Francois Hollande has been inaugurated as France's first Socialist president in 17 years. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:46:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Hollande_sworn_in_as_French_president_750613.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Debt-laden_Greece_under_pressure_750552.html Greece is under mounting pressure to form a govt and sign up to a bailout plan agreed with the EU and IMF. Tue, 15 May 2012 06:55:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Debt-laden_Greece_under_pressure_750552.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Accused_changes_plea_in_Longley_case_750487.html NZ man charged over the murder of Emily Longley has pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Tue, 15 May 2012 03:01:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Accused_changes_plea_in_Longley_case_750487.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/US_bride_found_stabbed_to_death_750486.html A bride has been found stabbed to death in her wedding dress in the bathtub of her Chicago apartment. Tue, 15 May 2012 02:55:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/US_bride_found_stabbed_to_death_750486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Christchurch_rattled_by_earthquake_750480.html Christchurch has been rattled by a 4-5 magnitude earthquake 10km northeast of the city. Tue, 15 May 2012 02:27:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Christchurch_rattled_by_earthquake_750480.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/US_college_band_suspended_for_hazing_750469.html A Florida university's celebrated marching band has been suspended until 2013 over a hazing incident. Tue, 15 May 2012 01:55:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/US_college_band_suspended_for_hazing_750469.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Mladic_seeks_to_delay_trial_750455.html Lawyers for Ratko Mladic have appealed for a six-month delay in the start of his Yugoslav war crimes trial. Tue, 15 May 2012 01:47:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Mladic_seeks_to_delay_trial_750455.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Diamond_Jubilee_pageant_for_Queen_750440.html The Queen was the guest of honour at her Diamond Jubilee pageant, to celebrate her 60 years of reign. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:37:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Diamond_Jubilee_pageant_for_Queen_750440.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Town_approves_nuclear_reactor_in_Japan_750439.html Japan has taken a step towards becoming a nuclear nation again after councilors suggested reactor restarts. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:31:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Town_approves_nuclear_reactor_in_Japan_750439.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Philippines_China_impose_fishing_bans_750437.html China and the Philippines will both impose fishing bans in the South China Sea where they face a standoff. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:30:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Philippines_China_impose_fishing_bans_750437.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Bus_in_China_alights_into_flames_750433.html A bus in east China has burst into flames leaving passengers unharmed thanks to the driver's quick thinking. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:22:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Bus_in_China_alights_into_flames_750433.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Madrid_square_protesters_removed_750395.html Police have cleared scores of 'indignant' protesters from a Madrid square after a weekend of mass rallies. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:00:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Madrid_square_protesters_removed_750395.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Pakistan_to_repair_NATO_US_relations_750393.html Pakistan's has said it is time to 'move on' and repair relations with the United States and NATO. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:46:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Pakistan_to_repair_NATO_US_relations_750393.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Army_and_rebels_clash_kills_30_in_Syria_750382.html At least 30 people have been killed across Syria in fierce clashes between regime forces and rebels. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:59:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Army_and_rebels_clash_kills_30_in_Syria_750382.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Merkel_counts_cost_of_historic_loss_750383.html Chancellor Angela Merkel is counting the cost of a historic drubbing for her conservative party in Germany. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:59:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Merkel_counts_cost_of_historic_loss_750383.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Strike_to_end_for_Palestinian_prisoners_750376.html Israel and Palestinian militant groups have signed an agreement to end a hunger strike by 1500 prisoners. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:50:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Strike_to_end_for_Palestinian_prisoners_750376.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Norway_killer_faces_witnesses_750374.html Young Norwegians injured in Anders Breivik's shooting rampage have testified for the first time. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:49:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Norway_killer_faces_witnesses_750374.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Lebanon_clashes_offset_from_Syria_750372.html Syria's uprising has fuelled intense clashes in neighbouring Lebanon for a third day of gunfire. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:49:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Lebanon_clashes_offset_from_Syria_750372.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Greek_president_wants_further_talks_750371.html Greek President Carolos Papoulias has proposed forming a technocrat govt and has called for further talks. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:47:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Greek_president_wants_further_talks_750371.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/EU_agrees_on_more_Syria_sanctions_750232.html European Union foreign ministers have agreed to fresh sanctions against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/EU_agrees_on_more_Syria_sanctions_750232.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Nine_killed_in_Afghan_bomb_blast_750231.html A bomb has exploded at a market in northern Afghanistan, killing nine people. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Nine_killed_in_Afghan_bomb_blast_750231.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/NKorea_leader_tours_Indonesia_750230.html N Korea's ceremonial head of state is in Indonesia in what appears to be an effort to increase investment. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/NKorea_leader_tours_Indonesia_750230.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Greek_coalition_talks_to_resume_750229.html Talks to form a Greek coalition govt are due to resume but chances of a breakthrough have been diminsihed. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Greek_coalition_talks_to_resume_750229.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Merkel_weighs_up_defeat_in_NRW_750228.html Chancellor Angela Merkel is counting the cost of a drubbing for her party in North Rhine-Westphalia. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Merkel_weighs_up_defeat_in_NRW_750228.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Russian_jets_black_box_spotted_750226.html Indonesian special forces believe they have found the flight recorder of the crashed Russian-made jet. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Russian_jets_black_box_spotted_750226.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Syria_fighting_sparks_tension_750227.html Syrian forces have killed at least five people in a raid on a Sunni farming village on the Lebanon border. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Syria_fighting_sparks_tension_750227.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Bali_Nine_member_appeals_for_clemency_750140.html An Australian drug smuggler in Indonesia is begging for his life, appealing for clemency from the President. Mon, 14 May 2012 03:45:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Bali_Nine_member_appeals_for_clemency_750140.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/NATO_chief_wants_missile_shield_750121.html NATO chief says the alliance is determined to push ahead with building a missile defence system. Mon, 14 May 2012 03:09:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/NATO_chief_wants_missile_shield_750121.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Boston_Uni_mourns_loss_of_classmates_750106.html Boston University students and faculty gathered on campus to mourn three classmates who died in New Zealand. Mon, 14 May 2012 01:53:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Boston_Uni_mourns_loss_of_classmates_750106.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Panama_fisherman_sues_cruise_line_750108.html A Panamanian man who watched two friends die is suing a US cruise line because it didn't help his boat. Mon, 14 May 2012 01:41:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Panama_fisherman_sues_cruise_line_750108.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Deal_could_end_Palestinian_hunger_strike_750107.html Egypt and Palestine say they are close to reaching a deal with Israel that will end hunger strike in jails. Mon, 14 May 2012 01:40:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Deal_could_end_Palestinian_hunger_strike_750107.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Turkish_reporter_says_he_feared_death_750104.html A Turkish journalist held prisoner in Syria says he was held in isolation and feared he would die. Mon, 14 May 2012 01:39:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Turkish_reporter_says_he_feared_death_750104.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Obama_has_welcomed_Afghan_move_750056.html Barack Obama has welcomed the Kabul government's move to have local forces take more control. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:25:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Obama_has_welcomed_Afghan_move_750056.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/More_violence_in_Syria_750023.html Troops have stormed a village in central Syria and rained shells on rebel strongholds Sun, 13 May 2012 22:01:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/More_violence_in_Syria_750023.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/No_breakthrough_for_Greece_750016.html Greek political party leaders have emerged from emergency talks with no breakthrough in sight Sun, 13 May 2012 21:32:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/No_breakthrough_for_Greece_750016.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Afghan_peace_council_member_shot_dead_749975.html An assassin has shot dead a top member of the Afghan peace council in Kabul. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:55:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Afghan_peace_council_member_shot_dead_749975.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Brits_told_to_work_harder_stop_whingein_749965.html William Hague has told the British they can drag their country out of recession by working harder. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:35:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Brits_told_to_work_harder_stop_whingein_749965.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Russian_writers_lead_10000_on_march_749964.html About 10,000 people, including several acclaimed writers, joined a march against Putin on Sunday. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:30:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Russian_writers_lead_10000_on_march_749964.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Dalai_Lama_alleges_Chinese_poison_plots_749959.html The Dalai Lama was told that Chinese agents have trained Tibetan women attempt to poison him. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:22:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Dalai_Lama_alleges_Chinese_poison_plots_749959.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Palestine_claim_Israel_fall_short_749957.html Palestinian officials have dismissed a new Israeli proposal for restarting peace talks. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:18:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Palestine_claim_Israel_fall_short_749957.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/New_elections_discussion_in_Greece_749955.html Critical last-ditch talks to form a coalition in Greece lead one step closer to new elections. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:14:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/New_elections_discussion_in_Greece_749955.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/New_elections_discussions_in_Greece_749953.html Critical last-ditch talks to form a coalition in Greece lead one step closer to new elections. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:01:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/New_elections_discussions_in_Greece_749953.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Kony_colleague_captured_in_Uganda_749949.html Ugandan troops have captured a senior member of the Lord's Resistance Army. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:49:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Kony_colleague_captured_in_Uganda_749949.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/49_bodies_dumped_on_Mexico_highway_749948.html Officials say forty-nine bodies have been found dumped on northern Mexican- US border. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:49:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/49_bodies_dumped_on_Mexico_highway_749948.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/44_now_dead_from_China_storms_749947.html Officials say the death toll from heavy storms in northwestern China has risen to 44. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:49:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/44_now_dead_from_China_storms_749947.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/4_dead_after_faction_clash_in_Lebanon_749946.html Four people have died in Lebanon armed clashes between al-Assad loyalists and local opponents. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:49:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/4_dead_after_faction_clash_in_Lebanon_749946.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Afghan_peace_council_member_killed_749905.html A gunman has shot dead a top member of the Afghan peace council in Kabul Sun, 13 May 2012 11:39:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Afghan_peace_council_member_killed_749905.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/11_arrested_in_UK_Occupy_protest_749886.html The Occupy movement has targeted the Bank of England in London, leading to the arrest of 11. Sun, 13 May 2012 09:50:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/11_arrested_in_UK_Occupy_protest_749886.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/US_students_killed_in_NZ_remembered_749885.html Three American students killed in a NZ road accident have been remembered with emotional tributes. Sun, 13 May 2012 09:50:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/US_students_killed_in_NZ_remembered_749885.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Moderate_earthquake_hits_Tajikistan_749856.html A moderate, 5.7 magnitude earthquake has struck near Kulob, Tajikistan. Sun, 13 May 2012 06:50:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Moderate_earthquake_hits_Tajikistan_749856.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Christchurch_school_repairs_to_top_1bn_749855.html The cost of rebuilding earthquake-damaged schools in Christchurch could top $NZ1 billion. Sun, 13 May 2012 06:48:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Christchurch_school_repairs_to_top_1bn_749855.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Hotel_blaze_kills_seven_in_Japan_749852.html Seven people have died in a fire at a Japanese hotel. Sun, 13 May 2012 06:40:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Hotel_blaze_kills_seven_in_Japan_749852.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Seven_missing_after_Argentina_boat_crash_749850.html Seven people are missing after a cargo ship and a tug boat collided on the Parana River in Argentina. Sun, 13 May 2012 06:31:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Seven_missing_after_Argentina_boat_crash_749850.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/North_Korea_over_nuke_tests_749848.html China, Japan and South Korea said a fresh nuclear test by North Korea would be unacceptable. Sun, 13 May 2012 06:17:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/North_Korea_over_nuke_tests_749848.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/EU_observers_give_nod_to_Algerian_vote_749834.html European observers approve official results the National Liberation Front party won Algeria's elections. Sun, 13 May 2012 05:03:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/EU_observers_give_nod_to_Algerian_vote_749834.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Greek_president_calls_last-ditch_talks_749825.html Greece's president will meet political chiefs in a final attempt to forge an emergency coalition. Sun, 13 May 2012 04:22:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Greek_president_calls_last-ditch_talks_749825.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Mladic_wants_trial_delayed_749810.html Mladic's lawyers have called for the presiding judge to be replaced and the trial delayed. Sun, 13 May 2012 03:50:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Mladic_wants_trial_delayed_749810.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Seven_missing_after_Argentine_ship_crash_749797.html Seven people are missing after an Argentine cargo ship and a Paraguayan tug boat collided. Sun, 13 May 2012 02:57:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Seven_missing_after_Argentine_ship_crash_749797.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Raul_Castro_backs_gay_rights_749795.html Cuban President Raul Castro backs greater gay rights - his daughter Mariela says. Sun, 13 May 2012 02:51:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Raul_Castro_backs_gay_rights_749795.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/40_Killled_in_China_storms_749792.html Two days of hail and rain storms in north-west China have killed 37 people. Sun, 13 May 2012 02:39:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/40_Killled_in_China_storms_749792.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/China_storms_death_toll_rises_to_40_749791.html Two days of hail and rain storms in north-west China have killed 40 people. Sun, 13 May 2012 02:37:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/China_storms_death_toll_rises_to_40_749791.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Arrests_over_Mexico_massacre_749764.html Four suspects have been picked up for the perpetrators of 18 grisly murders in western Mexico. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:57:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Arrests_over_Mexico_massacre_749764.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/37_Killled_in_China_storms_749758.html Two days of hail and rain storms in north-west China have killed 37 people. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:36:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/37_Killled_in_China_storms_749758.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Rescue_teams_head_to_Indonesia_749754.html Rescue teams make their way to the site of a plane crash in Indonesia. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:29:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Rescue_teams_head_to_Indonesia_749754.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Rescue_teams_make_way_to_Indonesia_749752.html Rescue teams make their way to the site of a plane crash in Indonesia. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:27:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Rescue_teams_make_way_to_Indonesia_749752.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Thieves_make_most_of_Egypt_turmoil_749750.html Thieves have gone on a treasure hunt illegally digging Egypt's ancient pharaonic heritage. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:21:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Thieves_make_most_of_Egypt_turmoil_749750.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/2_NATO_troops_killed_in_Afghanistan_749748.html Two NATO troops have been killed by two men in Afghan police uniforms in southern Afghanistan. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:16:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/2_NATO_troops_killed_in_Afghanistan_749748.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/11_arrested_in_Bank_of_England_protest_749733.html Members of campaign group Occupy London were prevented from occupying a city square. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:06:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/11_arrested_in_Bank_of_England_protest_749733.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Yemen_launches_offensive_to_reclaim_city_749732.html Yemeni troops have launched an all-out offensive to retake the southern city of Zinjibar. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:04:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Yemen_launches_offensive_to_reclaim_city_749732.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/NZ_road_crash_kills_3_Americans_749731.html Three American students were killed and five classmates were injured when their van crashed in NZ. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:56:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/NZ_road_crash_kills_3_Americans_749731.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/2_NATO_troops_killed_749722.html Two NATO troops have been killed by two men in Afghan police uniforms in southern Afghanistan. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:28:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/2_NATO_troops_killed_749722.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Rescue_teams_head_to_Indonesia_749721.html Rescue teams make their way to the site of a plane crash in Indonesia. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:28:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Rescue_teams_head_to_Indonesia_749721.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/UK_fire_suspects_released_749720.html A UK man and a woman arrested on suspicion of the deaths of five children have been released. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:28:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/UK_fire_suspects_released_749720.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Spaniards_protest_economic_prospects_749719.html At least 100,000 Spaniards have turned out for street demonstrations in the country's cities. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:27:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Spaniards_protest_economic_prospects_749719.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Bundesbank_chief_warns_Greece_749661.html Germany's central bank has warned that there could be no basis for further financial aid to Greece. Sat, 12 May 2012 19:08:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Bundesbank_chief_warns_Greece_749661.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Putins_first_week_sees_new_challenges_749659.html After less than a week into his third term, Putin may be tempted to shed some tears in frustration. Sat, 12 May 2012 19:02:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Putins_first_week_sees_new_challenges_749659.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Romney_rejects_same-sex_marriage_749653.html Mitt Romney, wooing social conservatives, has adamantly rejected same-sex marriage. Sat, 12 May 2012 18:53:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Romney_rejects_same-sex_marriage_749653.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Freed_Turkish_journalists_on_way_home_749651.html Two Turkish journalists who were in Syrian detention are reportedly on their way home. Sat, 12 May 2012 18:38:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Freed_Turkish_journalists_on_way_home_749651.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Syria_mourns_Damascus_bombings_victims_749650.html A state funeral has been held for those who were killed in twin suicide bombings in Damascus. Sat, 12 May 2012 18:31:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Syria_mourns_Damascus_bombings_victims_749650.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Mother_charged_over_baby_deaths_749577.html Police have charged a mother with the murder of her baby son and toddler at their home in southwest London. Sat, 12 May 2012 08:51:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Mother_charged_over_baby_deaths_749577.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Mormon_Romney_woos_US_bible_voters_749576.html Mitt Romney faces a key test in his quest for the White House, when he addresses evangelical Christians Sat, 12 May 2012 08:51:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Mormon_Romney_woos_US_bible_voters_749576.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Locals_start_appeal_fund_for_fire_family_749578.html The death of five children in a house fire prompted local residents to start a fund to help the family. Sat, 12 May 2012 08:51:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Locals_start_appeal_fund_for_fire_family_749578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Greek_leaders_final_bid_for_coalition_749575.html Greece's leader will make a final bid for an emergency govt after the main parties failed to form coalition. Sat, 12 May 2012 08:51:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Greek_leaders_final_bid_for_coalition_749575.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Dotcoms_wife_wants_Mercedes_back_749557.html The wife of internet piracy accused Kim Dotcom wants her $NZ200,000 Mercedes four-wheel-drive back. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Dotcoms_wife_wants_Mercedes_back_749557.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Photo_proof_of_Zimmerman_black_ancestry_749558.html George Zimmerman, the man who shot dead an unarmed black teenager, apparently has black ancestry. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Photo_proof_of_Zimmerman_black_ancestry_749558.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/US_pioneer_aviatrix_dies_749554.html Female pilot Evelyn Bryan Johnson, known as 'Mama Bird', died in Morristown, Tennessee, at the age of 102. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/US_pioneer_aviatrix_dies_749554.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Semi-naked_pics_upset_Turner_court_told_749553.html The man accused of murdering his teen NZ girlfriend was upset she did a photoshoot with semi-naked waiters. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Semi-naked_pics_upset_Turner_court_told_749553.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Heavy_rain_and_hail_kill_37_in_NW_China_749556.html The death toll from hail and rain storms in a mountainous area in northwest China has risen to 37. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Heavy_rain_and_hail_kill_37_in_NW_China_749556.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Bouterse_murder_trial_adjourned_749555.html The murder trial of Suriname President Desi Bouterse was adjourned until an amnesty law can be reviewed. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Bouterse_murder_trial_adjourned_749555.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Chavez_tweets_hes_homeward_bound_749552.html Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he is on his way home from Havana after a week of radiation therapy. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Chavez_tweets_hes_homeward_bound_749552.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/JPMorgan_loss_to_tighten_rules_749551.html A quick-time $US2 billion derivatives trading loss by JPMorgan bank has drawn new for tougher regulations. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/JPMorgan_loss_to_tighten_rules_749551.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Leveson_evidence_shows_Hunt_collusion_749550.html Labour says British Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt should resign, amid claims he colluded with News Corp. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Leveson_evidence_shows_Hunt_collusion_749550.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Hudson_gives_thanks_after__verdict_749549.html Jennifer Hudson thanked those who helped convict her former brother-in-law for the murder of her mother. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Hudson_gives_thanks_after__verdict_749549.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Greek_European_future_in_the_balance_749548.html The EU head says Greece's political future is in the balance, as political leadership remains unresolved. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Greek_European_future_in_the_balance_749548.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Brooks_details_politician_relationships_749471.html Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of News International, took the stand at the Leveson inquiry. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Brooks_details_politician_relationships_749471.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Five_kids_die_in_UK_house_fire_749470.html Five children have died in a house fire in Britain despite the 'attempts' of their father to rescue them. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Five_kids_die_in_UK_house_fire_749470.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Man_throws_shoes_Breivik_trial_749469.html The trial Norwegian gunman Anders Breivik was interrupted by a spectator who hurled a shoe at the accused. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Man_throws_shoes_Breivik_trial_749469.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Greek_left_refuse_to_form_a_coalition_749468.html Talks to form a coalition government in troubled Greece have reached an impasse. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Greek_left_refuse_to_form_a_coalition_749468.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/UN_to_hold_world_economy_debate_749474.html The UN says it will hold a high-level conference to look at ways to improve the global economic situation. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/UN_to_hold_world_economy_debate_749474.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Morocco_court_jails_rapper_over_lyrics_749473.html A Moroccan court has sentenced a rapper to jail for reportedly attacking the security services in his song. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Morocco_court_jails_rapper_over_lyrics_749473.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Londons_Orbit_tower_gets_mixed_response_749475.html London's 155-m steel tower called 'Orbit' is now complete and will give visitors panoramic city views. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Londons_Orbit_tower_gets_mixed_response_749475.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Edwards_corruption_charges_still_loom_749477.html A judge has refused to overlook campaign corruption charges against presidential ex-candidate John Edwards. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Edwards_corruption_charges_still_loom_749477.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Score_take_the_risk_in_Syrian_protest_749476.html Tens of thousands of protesters have defied Syrian regime gunfire and taken to the streets. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Score_take_the_risk_in_Syrian_protest_749476.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/19_killed_in_Peru_bus_crash_749472.html Police say nineteen are dead and seven injured following a bus crash in the Chachapoyas province of Peru. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/19_killed_in_Peru_bus_crash_749472.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Pioneering_pilot_Mama_Bird_dies_at_102_749419.html Pioneering female pilot Evelyn Bryan Johnson, who held a record for most hours in the air, has died. Fri, 11 May 2012 19:12:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Pioneering_pilot_Mama_Bird_dies_at_102_749419.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/De_Klerk_apartheid_sparks_outrage_749361.html Former South African president FW de Klerk has sparked public outrage after defending Apartheid-era policy Fri, 11 May 2012 10:41:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/De_Klerk_apartheid_sparks_outrage_749361.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Breivik_trial_interrupted_by_angry_man_749360.html The trial of Anders Behring Breivik was interrupted briefly by a spectator who hurled a shoe at him. Fri, 11 May 2012 10:41:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Breivik_trial_interrupted_by_angry_man_749360.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/British_double_agent_foiled_plane_bomb_749325.html The double agent who helped foil an al Qaeda plot to blow up a US-bound plane was a British national. Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/British_double_agent_foiled_plane_bomb_749325.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/UK_Govt_U-turn_on_new_strike_jets_749278.html Britain's Defence Secretary announced a U-turn over Britain's new fighter jets for the Royal Navy. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:51:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/UK_Govt_U-turn_on_new_strike_jets_749278.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Police_question_mother_over_baby_deaths_749276.html Police are questioning a mother detained on suspicion of killing her two babies in southwest London. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:27:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Police_question_mother_over_baby_deaths_749276.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Coulson_denies_Tory-Murdoch_conspiracy_749284.html Andy Coulson has denied any 'grand conspiracy' between the Government and News International. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:21:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Coulson_denies_Tory-Murdoch_conspiracy_749284.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Syria_suicide_attacks_condemned_by_US_749283.html The US says the suicide attack in Damascus that killed 55 people cannot be justified. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:21:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Syria_suicide_attacks_condemned_by_US_749283.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Rebekah_Brooks_to_appear_before_Leveson_749282.html Former editor of the News Of The World, Rebekah Brooks, will give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:21:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Rebekah_Brooks_to_appear_before_Leveson_749282.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Helicopter_ditches_in_sea_near_Aberdeen_749277.html All 14 people on board a helicopter that ditched into the North Sea off Aberdeen are safe, authorities said. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:19:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Helicopter_ditches_in_sea_near_Aberdeen_749277.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Woman_held_after_search_for_missing_baby_749280.html A woman has been arrested on suspicion of wasting police time after a major search was launched for a baby. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:19:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Woman_held_after_search_for_missing_baby_749280.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Low_expectations_from_climate_talks_749279.html Officials from 170 countries are set to gather in Bonn to lay the groundwork for a new global warming pact. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:19:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Low_expectations_from_climate_talks_749279.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Obama_attends_star-studded_fundraiser_749249.html Barack Obama jetted into Hollywood for a George Clooney-hosted fundraiser tipped to make $US15 million. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Obama_attends_star-studded_fundraiser_749249.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Huge_pageant_kicks_off_diamond_jubilee_749248.html Hundreds of horses and more than 1000 performers from around the world have staged a glittering pageant. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Huge_pageant_kicks_off_diamond_jubilee_749248.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Heavy_rains_hail_kill_19_in_China_749247.html Hail and rain in northwest China have killed 19 people and left 45 missing. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Heavy_rains_hail_kill_19_in_China_749247.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Egypt_stages_first-ever_election_debate_749246.html Two election front-runners have squared off in the Arab world's first ever presidential debate. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Egypt_stages_first-ever_election_debate_749246.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/NY_risks_losing_tall_building_title_749245.html A change to the design of a needle for the top of One World Trade Center has caused doubt. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/NY_risks_losing_tall_building_title_749245.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/US_prosecutors_rest_case_against_Edwards_749244.html A videotape of John Edwards saying he's not the father of Rielle Hunter's child ended a case against him. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/US_prosecutors_rest_case_against_Edwards_749244.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Entertainers_sue_ships_owners_for_200m_749243.html A $US200m lawsuit was filed in NY federal court on behalf of Hungarian entertainers on the Costa Concordia. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Entertainers_sue_ships_owners_for_200m_749243.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Crews_scale_volcano_to_reach_crash_site_749240.html Indonesian searchers with body bags have scaled a volcano to retrieve up to 45 bodies from a plane crash. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Crews_scale_volcano_to_reach_crash_site_749240.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Biden_apology_for_forcing_Obamas_hand_749242.html US VP Joe Biden has apologised to Barack Obama for forcing him into early endorsement of same-sex marriage. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Biden_apology_for_forcing_Obamas_hand_749242.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Hudson_jury_ends_day_with_no_verdict_749241.html The trial of the man charged with murdering Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew, has no verdict. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Hudson_jury_ends_day_with_no_verdict_749241.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/18_bodies_stuffed_in_2_Mexican_vehicles_749171.html The mutilated remains of 18 people have been found inside two vehicles in Mexico. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:43:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/18_bodies_stuffed_in_2_Mexican_vehicles_749171.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Scrapped_UK_jet_fighter_plans_cost_160m_749144.html UK's Ministry of Defence spent STG100 million ($A161.4 million) on now-abandoned fighter aircraft plans. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Scrapped_UK_jet_fighter_plans_cost_160m_749144.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Sth_Yemen_airstrike_kills_17_militants_749143.html Two airstrikes in sthYemen have reportedly killed seven al-Qaeda militants, including two top operatives. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Sth_Yemen_airstrike_kills_17_militants_749143.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Germans_Chancellor__Merkel_slams_Ukraine_749142.html German Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticised the Ukrainian President for treatment of Yulia Tymoshenko. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Germans_Chancellor__Merkel_slams_Ukraine_749142.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/PM_Key_not_opposed_to_gay_marriage_749140.html NZ PM John Key has broken a long silence on gay marriage and left the door open for making it legal. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/PM_Key_not_opposed_to_gay_marriage_749140.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/German_minister_backs_President_Obama_749139.html Germany's Foreign Minister has backed Barack Obama's endorsement of same-sex marriage. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/German_minister_backs_President_Obama_749139.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/UK_civil_servants_strike_over_govt_cuts_749138.html Thousands of UK public sector workers have gone on strike in protest to the govt's proposed pension plans. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/UK_civil_servants_strike_over_govt_cuts_749138.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Oil_rig_helicopter_lands_in_North_Sea_749137.html A helicopter carrying 16 people form an oil rig ditched in the Nth Sea off the Scotland coast, all are safe. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Oil_rig_helicopter_lands_in_North_Sea_749137.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Volcanic_ash_closes_airport_in_Mexico_749141.html Mexican authorities closed the airport in the country's fourth-largest city due to volcanic ash on runways. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Volcanic_ash_closes_airport_in_Mexico_749141.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/US_condemns_suicide_attacks_in_Syria_749136.html The US is condemning a suicide attack in Syria's capital that has killed 55 people. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/US_condemns_suicide_attacks_in_Syria_749136.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Coulson_takes_stand_at_Leveson_inquiry_749135.html A former tabloid editor who became PM David Cameron's spin doctor says Rupert Murdoch was a hands-off owner. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Coulson_takes_stand_at_Leveson_inquiry_749135.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Dead_tourists_dad_wants_more_action_748881.html The father of a British tourist who drowned while riverboarding in New Zealand wants tourism regulation. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:29:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Dead_tourists_dad_wants_more_action_748881.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Dotcom_film_book_in_the_works_748880.html Work on a film about Megaupload founder and internet piracy accused Kim Dotcom is under way. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:29:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Dotcom_film_book_in_the_works_748880.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Indonesian_Islamist_threat_to_stop_Gaga_748879.html A hardline Islamic group warned it would not let Lady Gaga set foot in Indonesia for her tour of Asia. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:29:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Indonesian_Islamist_threat_to_stop_Gaga_748879.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Report_slams_Heathrow_Terminal_Three_748878.html Reports show staff cuts and poor planning cause long immigration lines and inefficiency at Heathrow airport. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:29:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Report_slams_Heathrow_Terminal_Three_748878.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/No_sign_of_survivors_in_crashed_jet_748876.html The wreckage of a Russian jet which crashed in Indonesia with 48 people on board has been found. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:20:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/No_sign_of_survivors_in_crashed_jet_748876.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Child_sex_ring_members_jailed_748874.html A gang of men who groomed girls as young as 13 with alcohol and drugs were jailed for a total of 77 years. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Child_sex_ring_members_jailed_748874.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Baby_missing_after_falling_from_ferry_748873.html A baby is missing after falling from a ferry as it made its way into port in Northern Ireland. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Baby_missing_after_falling_from_ferry_748873.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Andy_Coulson_to_appear_at_inquiry_748872.html David Cameron's former spin doctor, Andy Coulson, will give evidence at the inquiry into media ethics. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Andy_Coulson_to_appear_at_inquiry_748872.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Economy_family_at_top_of_Queens_speech_748871.html The Queen's Speech identified how the UK Govt hopes to focus on economic reforms, family-friendly policies. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Economy_family_at_top_of_Queens_speech_748871.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Abu_Qatadas_European_court_appeal_fails_748870.html Jordanian terror suspect Abu Qatada lost an attempt to appeal against deportation heard by European judges. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:12:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Abu_Qatadas_European_court_appeal_fails_748870.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Obama_in_support_of_same_sex_marriage_748869.html Barack Obama has become the first President in US history to unequivocally support gay marriage. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:12:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Obama_in_support_of_same_sex_marriage_748869.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Woman_shot_by_Syrian_forces_748811.html Syrian security forces reportedly have killed an elderly Lebanese woman and wounded her daughter. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Woman_shot_by_Syrian_forces_748811.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Algeria_prepares_for_election_748810.html Algeria is preparing for its first election since the Arab Spring swept the region. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Algeria_prepares_for_election_748810.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Bomb_plot_is_a_wake-up_call_748809.html The capture of a device apparently capable of avoiding a metal detector is a wake-up call for Britain. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Bomb_plot_is_a_wake-up_call_748809.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Focus_on_economy_Queens_speech_748808.html Queen Elizabeth has set out the UK's new legislative agenda and announced a program to boost the economy. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Focus_on_economy_Queens_speech_748808.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Greece_receives_more_bailout_cash_748803.html Greece is to get a further 5.2 bil Euros ($A6.72 bil) in bailout money but creditors warn it may end. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Greece_receives_more_bailout_cash_748803.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/UK_court_refuses_Abu_Qatada_appeal_748807.html Europe's highest appeals court has refused to hear a challenge by the radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/UK_court_refuses_Abu_Qatada_appeal_748807.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Avoid_obese_label_says_UK_doctors_748806.html Draft guidelines advise doctors to be cautious about using the word 'obese' in front of patients. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Avoid_obese_label_says_UK_doctors_748806.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Nine_jailed_in_UK_sex_ring_case_748804.html Nine men in the UK have been sentenced to jail terms for luring teenage girls into sexual encounters. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Nine_jailed_in_UK_sex_ring_case_748804.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/New_jet_missing_with_46_passengers_748805.html There are fears a Russian jet with 46 people on board may have crashed south of Jakarta. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/New_jet_missing_with_46_passengers_748805.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/UK_PM_braces_for_Leveson_testimony_748802.html PM Cameron's friendships with two suspects of the phone hacking scandal will be questioned by Leveson. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/UK_PM_braces_for_Leveson_testimony_748802.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/US_support_for_Afghan_war_at_new_low_748800.html An AP-GfK poll has found support for the war in Afghanistan has plummeted to a new low among Americans. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/US_support_for_Afghan_war_at_new_low_748800.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Obama_favours_same-sex_marriage_748801.html Barack Obama has become the first US president to say publicly he was in favour of same-sex marriage. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Obama_favours_same-sex_marriage_748801.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/UN_envoy_warns_of_Syrian_civil_war_748654.html International envoy Kofi Annan has given a bleak assessment of the crisis in Syria. Wed, 09 May 2012 10:13:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/UN_envoy_warns_of_Syrian_civil_war_748654.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Al-Qaeda_bomber_was_CIA_748655.html The CIA learned al-Qaeda's Yemen branch hoped to launch an attack aboard an airliner bound for America. Wed, 09 May 2012 10:13:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Al-Qaeda_bomber_was_CIA_748655.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Owner_CAA_criticised_after_plane_crash_748582.html A report into a skydiving plane crash which killed nine people has criticised the plane's owners. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:40:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Owner_CAA_criticised_after_plane_crash_748582.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Greece_ceremony_for_Olympic_countdown_748581.html The Olympic Flame will be lit at a ceremony to signal the countdown to the London 2012 Games has begun. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:40:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Greece_ceremony_for_Olympic_countdown_748581.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/South_Africa_ordered_to_probe_Mugabe_748580.html A South African judge has ordered an investigation into Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's government. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:40:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/South_Africa_ordered_to_probe_Mugabe_748580.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Tsipras_rejects_Greek_austerity_748579.html The left-wing politician trying to form a new Greek govt says his country is no longer bound by austerity. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:40:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Tsipras_rejects_Greek_austerity_748579.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Greek_leftist_vows_to_reject_austerity_748405.html Greece's radical left party has vowed to reject all austerity measures imposed under an EU-IMF loan deal. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:07:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Greek_leftist_vows_to_reject_austerity_748405.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/US_foils_new_underwear_plane_bomb_plan_748404.html The US has foiled al-Qaeda's plot to blow up a US passenger jet with an 'underwear bomb', officials say. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:03:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/US_foils_new_underwear_plane_bomb_plan_748404.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/UK_must_stand_by_austerity_PM_Cameron_748402.html PM David Cameron insists the country must stick to its tough austerity measures to fix Europe's economies. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/UK_must_stand_by_austerity_PM_Cameron_748402.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Nine_convicted_in_UK_for_child_sex_ring_748403.html A UK jury has convicted nine men for participating in a child sex ring, using alcohol to lure young girls. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Nine_convicted_in_UK_for_child_sex_ring_748403.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Oil_prices_fall_after_eurozone_worries_748401.html Oil prices are falling on fresh worries about the eurozone crisis after the French election, analysts said. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Oil_prices_fall_after_eurozone_worries_748401.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Sarkozy_leads_last_VE_Day_state_ceremony_748400.html Nicolas Sarkozy led commemorations in Paris marking the end of WWII in Europe in his last state ceremony. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Sarkozy_leads_last_VE_Day_state_ceremony_748400.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Malaysian_families_seek_justice_in_UK_748399.html Malaysian relatives of 24 rubber plantation workers killed by troops in 1948 have begun a High Court appeal. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Malaysian_families_seek_justice_in_UK_748399.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Kofi_warns_Syria_at_risk_of_civil_war_748398.html World powers have pledged to deploy 300 ceasefire monitors to Syria, international envoy Kofi Annan says. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Kofi_warns_Syria_at_risk_of_civil_war_748398.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Burmas_Suu_Kyi_recieves_a_passport_748397.html Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has received her first passport in 24 years ahead of Norway and UK trips. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Burmas_Suu_Kyi_recieves_a_passport_748397.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Murder_accused_speaks_of_death_threats_748396.html The man who allegedly murdered his NZ model girlfriend out of jealousy admitted to threatening her. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Murder_accused_speaks_of_death_threats_748396.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Tymoshenko_ends_her_hunger_strike_748395.html Ukraine's jailed and ailing ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko has reportedly ended her 19-day hunger strike. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Tymoshenko_ends_her_hunger_strike_748395.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Madeleine_voucher_advert_is_disgrace_748394.html An online voucher that uses a photograph of Madeleine McCann has been branded an 'utter disgrace'. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Madeleine_voucher_advert_is_disgrace_748394.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Syria_counts_votes_in_parliamentary_poll_748276.html Syria says counting is under way after parliamentaryelections that the opposition has boycotted Tue, 08 May 2012 10:49:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Syria_counts_votes_in_parliamentary_poll_748276.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Boat_flaws_found_in_NZ_owners_sought_748275.html Maritime NZ is trying to find the owners of 4 of the same boats as one sunk in March, killing 8 people. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:49:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Boat_flaws_found_in_NZ_owners_sought_748275.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Rick_Santorum_endorses_ex-rival_Romney_748223.html Conservative Republican Rick Santorum has endorsed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney Tue, 08 May 2012 09:52:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Rick_Santorum_endorses_ex-rival_Romney_748223.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/China_promising_to_get_passport_for_Chen_748226.html Blind activist Chen Guangcheng says he has met government officials about getting a passport Tue, 08 May 2012 09:52:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/China_promising_to_get_passport_for_Chen_748226.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greek_leftists_in_bid_to_form_coalition_748225.html Greece's radical leftist Syriza party is trying to build an anti-austeritycabinet and prevent new elections Tue, 08 May 2012 09:52:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greek_leftists_in_bid_to_form_coalition_748225.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Israel_cancels_early_election_748224.html Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called off early elections. Tue, 08 May 2012 09:52:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Israel_cancels_early_election_748224.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/China_probing_claims_of_toxic_cabbage_748199.html China is investigating claims vegetable sellers are spraying cabbage with harmful toxins to keep it fresh. Tue, 08 May 2012 08:34:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/China_probing_claims_of_toxic_cabbage_748199.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Burma_could_boom_if_it_sticks_to_reforms_748140.html The IMF says Burma could be Asia's next boom economy if the country sticks to its new reforms. Tue, 08 May 2012 06:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Burma_could_boom_if_it_sticks_to_reforms_748140.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Visa_changes_could_see_new_wave_of_boats_748128.html Australia could soon face a wave of asylum seeker boats with Indonesia set to change its visa restrictions. Tue, 08 May 2012 06:11:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Visa_changes_could_see_new_wave_of_boats_748128.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/US_race_to_stop_full_Syria_war_748139.html International powers are 'in a race against time' to prevent all-out civil war in Syria Tue, 08 May 2012 06:10:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/US_race_to_stop_full_Syria_war_748139.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Santorum_endorses_one-time_rival_Romney_748137.html Rick Santorum is endorsing his one-time bitter rival Mitt Romney in a late-night email to his supporters. Tue, 08 May 2012 05:57:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Santorum_endorses_one-time_rival_Romney_748137.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Thai_prisoner_of_conscience_dies_748135.html A 62-year-old Thai man considered a 'prisoner of conscience' by Amnesty International has died in jail. Tue, 08 May 2012 05:52:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Thai_prisoner_of_conscience_dies_748135.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greek_vote_poses_new_challenge_for_IMF_748122.html The IMF's already fragile rescue for Greece has taken a serious battering. Tue, 08 May 2012 05:20:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greek_vote_poses_new_challenge_for_IMF_748122.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Different_styles_-_Obama_and_Hollande_748106.html France's new leader Francois Hollande has sparked US curiosity and unease over his stance on the Afghan war Tue, 08 May 2012 04:46:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Different_styles_-_Obama_and_Hollande_748106.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Payment_for_3_who_broke_backs_on_jetboat_748103.html The NZ operator of a high-speed jetboat has been ordered to pay more than $2000 in fines and reparations. Tue, 08 May 2012 04:36:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Payment_for_3_who_broke_backs_on_jetboat_748103.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greece_faces_repeat_vote_after_ballot_748055.html Greece faces repeat elections after an anti-austerity protest vote split the political scene. Tue, 08 May 2012 03:12:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greece_faces_repeat_vote_after_ballot_748055.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/British_PM_deputy_renew_commitment_748010.html David Cameron and Nick Clegg will reaffirm their commitment to tackling Britain's record deficit. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:06:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/British_PM_deputy_renew_commitment_748010.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Suzuki_Swift_recalled_after_petrol_leaks_748006.html Japanese motoring giant Suzuki has issued a global recall for its Swift hatchback. Mon, 07 May 2012 23:45:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Suzuki_Swift_recalled_after_petrol_leaks_748006.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Famed_fat_cat_Meow_dies_of_obesity_747973.html A cat that got national attention for tipping the scales at 18 kilograms has died. Mon, 07 May 2012 21:34:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Famed_fat_cat_Meow_dies_of_obesity_747973.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Breivik_trial_hears_teenagers_autopsies_747972.html A court in Norway has heard details about the deaths of the younger victims of gunman Anders Behring Breivik Mon, 07 May 2012 21:31:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Breivik_trial_hears_teenagers_autopsies_747972.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Putin_proposes_Medvedev_as_PM_747962.html Russia's President Vladimir Putin has proposed his Kremlin predecessor Dmitry Medvedev as the new PM. Mon, 07 May 2012 21:09:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Putin_proposes_Medvedev_as_PM_747962.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Floods_leave_hundreds_dead_or_missing_747961.html Flash floods due to heavy rainfall have killed 27 people at a wedding in Afghanistan with hundreds missing. Mon, 07 May 2012 21:09:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Floods_leave_hundreds_dead_or_missing_747961.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/CIA_prevented_al-Qaeda_underwear_bomber_747940.html The CIA thwarted a plot by al-Qaeda's affiliate in Yemen to destroy a US-bound airliner using a bomb. Mon, 07 May 2012 20:41:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/CIA_prevented_al-Qaeda_underwear_bomber_747940.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/US_wont_deal_with_al-Qaeda_747930.html The White House says the Obama administration does not and will not negotiate with al-Qaeda. Mon, 07 May 2012 19:38:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/US_wont_deal_with_al-Qaeda_747930.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Heirs_of_Pepsi_sue_over_formula_rights_747928.html The heirs Pepsi are suing the company over their right to share in the public documents detailing the drink. Mon, 07 May 2012 19:35:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Heirs_of_Pepsi_sue_over_formula_rights_747928.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Holiday_leaves_65_dead_on_Polish_roads_747909.html A total of 65 people died on Poland's roads in 938 accidents that took place during a recent holiday break. Mon, 07 May 2012 18:42:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Holiday_leaves_65_dead_on_Polish_roads_747909.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Try_at_forming_Greek_coalition_fails_747907.html Leader of the Greek conservative party says efforts to form a coalition govt with other parties has failed. Mon, 07 May 2012 18:40:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Try_at_forming_Greek_coalition_fails_747907.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Patek_knew_Bali_bombs_for_Westerners_747805.html Alleged terrorist Umar Patek has told a court he knew Westerners were to be targeted in the Bali bombings. Mon, 07 May 2012 07:06:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Patek_knew_Bali_bombs_for_Westerners_747805.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Armenia_ruling_party_wins_election_747773.html Armenia's governing party is set to win elections that are the biggest test of the country's democracy. Mon, 07 May 2012 06:06:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Armenia_ruling_party_wins_election_747773.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Bastille_mega-party_for_France_747761.html Jubilant left-wingers are celebrating France's first Socialist president in two decades at the Bastille. Mon, 07 May 2012 05:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Bastille_mega-party_for_France_747761.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Putin_returns_to_Kremlin_amid_protests_747703.html Vladimir Putin faces protests as he takes office as Russian president on Monday for an historic third term. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:54:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Putin_returns_to_Kremlin_amid_protests_747703.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_win_rattles_NATOs_Afghan_war_747663.html New French president Francois Hollande will need to assure NATO his plans won't upend the war strategy. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:07:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_win_rattles_NATOs_Afghan_war_747663.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Israeli_premier_announces_early_election_747662.html Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyah has announced elections will be held in four months, a year ahead of schedule. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:07:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Israeli_premier_announces_early_election_747662.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Somare_not_contesting_PNG_election_747650.html PNG'S former Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare says he will not stand for re-election in 2012. Mon, 07 May 2012 01:57:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Somare_not_contesting_PNG_election_747650.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Accused_Bali_bomber_in_court_747614.html A suspected bombmaker dubbed "Demolition Man", will testify on his role in the 2002 Bali bombings. Sun, 06 May 2012 23:56:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Accused_Bali_bomber_in_court_747614.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Obama_invites_Hollande_to_White_House_747608.html US President Barack Obama has invited the French president-elect to the White House later this month. Sun, 06 May 2012 23:49:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Obama_invites_Hollande_to_White_House_747608.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Sky_News_Arabia_hits_the_airwaves_747596.html A new pan-Arab news channel partly backed by the Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi has hit the airwaves. Sun, 06 May 2012 23:08:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Sky_News_Arabia_hits_the_airwaves_747596.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Italy_votes_in_first_vote_under_Monti_747570.html Italians have voted in the first elections since Mario Monti was tapped to save Italy from its debt crisis. Sun, 06 May 2012 22:05:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Italy_votes_in_first_vote_under_Monti_747570.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Chemical_fire_in_Thailand_kills_12_747563.html A chemical fire in Thailand has killed 12 people and injured 105. Sun, 06 May 2012 21:45:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Chemical_fire_in_Thailand_kills_12_747563.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Deadly_tornado_hits_Japan_747562.html At least one person has been killed after a freak tornado struck Tsukuba city, north of Japan. Sun, 06 May 2012 21:45:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Deadly_tornado_hits_Japan_747562.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_elected_as_French_president_747561.html Francois Hollande has been elected France's first Socialist president in nearly two decades. Sun, 06 May 2012 21:45:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_elected_as_French_president_747561.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_-_A_normal_president_in_Elysee_747510.html Francois Hollande's journey from geeky Socialist to the country's first left-wing leader in 17 years. Sun, 06 May 2012 19:18:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_-_A_normal_president_in_Elysee_747510.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Turkish_PM_tells_refugees_victory_near_747497.html Turkey's PM has met Syrian refugees for the first time since his country opened its doors to them. Sun, 06 May 2012 19:05:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Turkish_PM_tells_refugees_victory_near_747497.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Girl_dies_in_UK_campsite_tragedy_747496.html A teenager is dead and her parents and brother sent to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Sun, 06 May 2012 19:01:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Girl_dies_in_UK_campsite_tragedy_747496.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Greeks_punish_electoral_parties_747495.html Greeks angered by a vicious and long financial crisis punished their two main parties in national elections. Sun, 06 May 2012 18:54:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Greeks_punish_electoral_parties_747495.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Socialist_Hollande_wins_election_747492.html Francois Hollande has been elected France's first Socialist president in nearly two decades. Sun, 06 May 2012 18:48:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Socialist_Hollande_wins_election_747492.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Teen_girl_charged_over_childs_stabbing_747489.html A teen girl found covered in blood faces a murder charge in her four-year-old cousin's stabbing death. Sun, 06 May 2012 18:39:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Teen_girl_charged_over_childs_stabbing_747489.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_ahead_on_53_per_cent_747487.html Francois Hollande is set to win the French presidential election with about 53 per cent of the vote. Sun, 06 May 2012 18:25:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_ahead_on_53_per_cent_747487.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Protesters_in_march_arrested_747486.html A protest on the eve of Vladimir Putin's inauguration as president has boiled into a battle with police. Sun, 06 May 2012 18:25:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Protesters_in_march_arrested_747486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Israel_announces_early_elections_747483.html Israel will hold parliamentary elections within four months, a year ahead of schedule. Sun, 06 May 2012 18:16:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Israel_announces_early_elections_747483.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Dozens_injured_in_tornado_near_Tokyo_747442.html A tornado has torn through an area northeast of Tokyo, injuring at least 30 people. Sun, 06 May 2012 10:25:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Dozens_injured_in_tornado_near_Tokyo_747442.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Teenager_dies_in_Japan_tornado_747441.html A tornado ripped through eastern Japan on Sunday, killing a teenager and destroying dozens of houses. Sun, 06 May 2012 10:25:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Teenager_dies_in_Japan_tornado_747441.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Israel_set_to_call_early_election_747440.html Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to call early general elections on Sunday. Sun, 06 May 2012 10:21:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Israel_set_to_call_early_election_747440.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Fourteen_kiilled_in_Nepal_flash_flood_747426.html Rescuers are scouring Nepal's central Annapurna region for survivors after flash flooding. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:34:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Fourteen_kiilled_in_Nepal_flash_flood_747426.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Serbian_poll_overshadowed_by_economy_747418.html Serbians are voting for a new president and parliament after a campaign dominated by economic issues. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:03:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Serbian_poll_overshadowed_by_economy_747418.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Nth_Korea_vows_to_pursue_nuclear_program_747417.html North Korea has vowed to push ahead with what it says are peaceful nuclear and space programs. Sun, 06 May 2012 08:59:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Nth_Korea_vows_to_pursue_nuclear_program_747417.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Blaze_at_Thai_chemical_factory_kills_12_747413.html A large blaze at a chemical factory in eastern Thailand has killed 12 people and injured more than 100. Sun, 06 May 2012 08:44:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Blaze_at_Thai_chemical_factory_kills_12_747413.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Armenia_vote_tests_fragile_democracy_747411.html Armenians are voting for a new parliament in the main test to the country's fragile democratic credentials. Sun, 06 May 2012 08:29:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Armenia_vote_tests_fragile_democracy_747411.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Bombs_hit_pro-govt_businesses_in_Syria_747410.html Five people have been killed by a bomb blast at a pro-government business in Aleppo, Syria's largest city. Sun, 06 May 2012 08:23:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Bombs_hit_pro-govt_businesses_in_Syria_747410.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/France_begins_voting_for_president_747401.html France has begun voting in the second and final round of the country's presidential election. Sun, 06 May 2012 07:29:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/France_begins_voting_for_president_747401.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Quake_measuring_42_hits_Wellington_747400.html A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has been recorded near Wellington this morning. Sun, 06 May 2012 07:29:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Quake_measuring_42_hits_Wellington_747400.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Clinton_to_push_India_on_oil_imports_747378.html Hillary Clinton will use a two day visit to India to urge further cuts in Indian imports of Iranian oil. Sun, 06 May 2012 07:04:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Clinton_to_push_India_on_oil_imports_747378.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Fire_kills_14_in_Peru_drug_rehab_centre_747388.html A fire in a drug rehab centre in Peru killed 14 people who were locked in and could not escape. Sun, 06 May 2012 06:48:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Fire_kills_14_in_Peru_drug_rehab_centre_747388.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Philippines_blast_kills_2_injures_30_747370.html Two people have been killed and 30 wounded when a grenade exploded in the southern Philippines. Sun, 06 May 2012 04:32:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Philippines_blast_kills_2_injures_30_747370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Obama_rallies_start_re-election_campaign_747368.html Obama says the US had climbed too far out of an economic abyss to take a chance on Republican Mitt Romney. Sun, 06 May 2012 04:26:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Obama_rallies_start_re-election_campaign_747368.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Syria_set_to_hold_parliamentary_poll_747336.html Against a backdrop of deadly unrest, Syria is set to hold on Monday a multi-party parliamentary election. Sun, 06 May 2012 03:18:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Syria_set_to_hold_parliamentary_poll_747336.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Karaoke_lounge_fire_kills_9_in_Sth_Korea_747331.html Nine people were killed and 10 others injured after a fire in a karaoke lounge in Busan, South Korea. Sun, 06 May 2012 03:08:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Karaoke_lounge_fire_kills_9_in_Sth_Korea_747331.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Two_quakes_shake_New_Zealand_747330.html Two earthquakes have hit parts of New Zealand on Sunday. Sun, 06 May 2012 03:02:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Two_quakes_shake_New_Zealand_747330.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Accused_911_planners_charged_in_court_747309.html The 5 men accused of plotting the deadly September 11, 2001 attacks in the US have been formally charged. Sun, 06 May 2012 02:04:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Accused_911_planners_charged_in_court_747309.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Accused_9_11_planners_charged_in_court_747308.html The 5 men accused of plotting the deadly September 11, 2001 attacks in the US have been formally charged. Sun, 06 May 2012 02:01:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Accused_9_11_planners_charged_in_court_747308.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Thousands_march_to_decriminalise_pot_747305.html Thousands of Czechs and Slovaks march in their capitals for the decriminalisation of marijuana. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:51:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Thousands_march_to_decriminalise_pot_747305.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Greek_election_critical_and_uncertain_747303.html Greeks head to the polls on Sunday in their most critical election in decades. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:47:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Greek_election_critical_and_uncertain_747303.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Girl_found_seven_years_after_kidnapping_747300.html A 10-year-old Argentine girl has been found by police 7 years after she was kidnapped by her father. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:15:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Girl_found_seven_years_after_kidnapping_747300.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Airstrikes_kill_five_militants_in_Yemen_747299.html Yemeni airstrikes have killed 5 militants after the president vowed to step up his fight against al-Qaeda. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:13:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Airstrikes_kill_five_militants_in_Yemen_747299.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Quake_measuring_42_hits_Wellington_747293.html A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has been recorded near Wellington this morning. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:05:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Quake_measuring_42_hits_Wellington_747293.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Syrian_govt_gasses_mourners_747256.html Syrian Government troops have used tear gas to try to disperse a funeral attended by thousands of people. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:01:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Syrian_govt_gasses_mourners_747256.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Accused_911_masterminds_defiant_in_court_747246.html The accused masterminds being the 911 attacks have put on a defiant show at their war court arraignment. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:01:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Accused_911_masterminds_defiant_in_court_747246.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Obama_kicks_off_presidential_campaign_747248.html US President Barack Obama has officially kicked off his re-election campaign in Columbus, Ohio. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:01:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Obama_kicks_off_presidential_campaign_747248.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Horses_rescued_after_fall_747235.html Three horses and their riders had to be rescued in southern California after falling into a ravine. Sat, 05 May 2012 21:05:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Horses_rescued_after_fall_747235.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Diggers_injured_during_Taliban_drug_raid_747222.html Three of Australia's special forces have been injured whilst raiding a Taliban drug factory in Afghanistan. Sat, 05 May 2012 20:37:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Diggers_injured_during_Taliban_drug_raid_747222.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Costa_company_unveils_safety_measures_747214.html Costa Crociere SpA has unveiled new safety measures following the deadly grounding of its ship off Tuscany. Sat, 05 May 2012 19:48:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Costa_company_unveils_safety_measures_747214.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Costa_company_launches_safety_measures_747200.html Costa Crociere SpA has unveiled new safety measures following the deadly grounding of its ship off Tuscany. Sat, 05 May 2012 19:15:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Costa_company_launches_safety_measures_747200.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Overseas_French_citizens_begin_voting_747196.html Voters in French overseas territories have gone to the polls in the presidential election. Sat, 05 May 2012 19:10:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Overseas_French_citizens_begin_voting_747196.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Peru_rehab_centre_fire_kills_at_least_14_747189.html A fire has swept through a rehabilitation centre the Peruvian capital of Lima, killing at least 14 people. Sat, 05 May 2012 18:02:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Peru_rehab_centre_fire_kills_at_least_14_747189.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Curacaos_PM_suspends_secret_service_747186.html Curacao's prime minister has suspended the entire secret service, accusing agents of a planned coup in 2010. Sat, 05 May 2012 17:47:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Curacaos_PM_suspends_secret_service_747186.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/UK_publisher_to_release_Taliban_poetry_747185.html A British publisher is preparing to release a collection of poems authored by Afghanistan's Taliban. Sat, 05 May 2012 17:37:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/UK_publisher_to_release_Taliban_poetry_747185.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Four_dead_after_medical_plane_crash_747184.html Four people are dead after an emergency medical plane crash near the Dutch Caribbean island of St Maarten. Sat, 05 May 2012 17:35:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Four_dead_after_medical_plane_crash_747184.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Time_now_for_domestic_concerns_-_Obama_747183.html Barack Obama says his goal of beating al-Qaeda is close and that it's time to turn attention to US concerns. Sat, 05 May 2012 17:28:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Time_now_for_domestic_concerns_-_Obama_747183.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/8_killed_in_northeast_Nigeria_violence_747182.html Separate attacks in Nigeria targeting a village and a wedding party have killed at least eight people. Sat, 05 May 2012 17:22:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/8_killed_in_northeast_Nigeria_violence_747182.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Spains_king_declared_unwelcome_by_town_747180.html A town has declared the king of Spain unwelcome, after he went on a hunting trip during a financial crisis. Sat, 05 May 2012 17:12:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Spains_king_declared_unwelcome_by_town_747180.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/9_11_mastermind_refuses_to_speak_747179.html The mastermind behind the September 11 attacks has repeatedly declined to respond to a judge's questions. Sat, 05 May 2012 17:12:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/9_11_mastermind_refuses_to_speak_747179.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/911_mastermind_plotters_to_be_arraigned_747123.html The self-confessed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and 4 co-accused are due to be arraigned on Saturday. Sat, 05 May 2012 11:00:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/911_mastermind_plotters_to_be_arraigned_747123.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Japan_shuts_off_nuclear_power_747121.html Thousands of people have marched to celebrate the last of Japan's 50 nuclear reactors switching off. Sat, 05 May 2012 10:55:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Japan_shuts_off_nuclear_power_747121.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Five_killed_in_flooding_in_Nepal_747112.html A flooded mountain river has swept away dozens of people along with their houses and farms in western Nepal. Sat, 05 May 2012 09:58:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Five_killed_in_flooding_in_Nepal_747112.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Syrian_forces_kill_teenager_in_protests_747093.html Syrian forces have fired on thousands of protesters in Aleppo, killing a teenager. Sat, 05 May 2012 09:00:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Syrian_forces_kill_teenager_in_protests_747093.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Secret_recording_played_in_Longley_trial_747090.html Recordings of the accused killer of Emily Longley discussing how to cover up her murder were heard in court. Sat, 05 May 2012 08:51:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Secret_recording_played_in_Longley_trial_747090.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Livingstone_announces_retirement_747088.html Ken Livingstone has bowed out of electoral politics after his unsuccessful fourth tilt for London mayor. Sat, 05 May 2012 08:37:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Livingstone_announces_retirement_747088.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/France_jails_scientist_for_al-Qaeda_plot_747078.html France has sentenced a nuclear physicist to 4 years in jail for plotting to carry out terror attacks. Sat, 05 May 2012 08:18:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/France_jails_scientist_for_al-Qaeda_plot_747078.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Japan_to_shut_down_last_nuclear_reactor_747074.html Japan's sole operating reactor will be suspended on Saturday night for scheduled maintenance. Sat, 05 May 2012 07:24:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Japan_to_shut_down_last_nuclear_reactor_747074.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Balloon_blasts_injure_140_in_Armenia_747049.html About 140 people were injured in Armenia when gas-filled balloons exploded at a government campaign event Sat, 05 May 2012 06:12:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Balloon_blasts_injure_140_in_Armenia_747049.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Court_rejects_wife_killers_appeal_bid_747047.html UK court has rejected a bid to appeal by a man who murdered his first and second wives. Sat, 05 May 2012 06:07:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Court_rejects_wife_killers_appeal_bid_747047.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/US_drone_strike_kills_8_in_Pakistan_747043.html A US drone fired a volley of missiles into a house close to the Afghan border on Saturday, killing eight. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:53:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/US_drone_strike_kills_8_in_Pakistan_747043.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Livingstone_announces_retirement_747028.html Ken Livingstone has bowed out of electoral politics after his unsuccessful fourth tilt for London mayor. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:52:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Livingstone_announces_retirement_747028.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/New_PM_for_Haiti_747030.html Haiti's former Foreign Minister Laurent Lamothe has been named the country's PM by presidential decree. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:50:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/New_PM_for_Haiti_747030.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Chen_deal_a_face-saver_for_all_involved_747027.html A deal to allow Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng to study in the US serves as a face-saver for all involved. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:48:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Chen_deal_a_face-saver_for_all_involved_747027.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Sudan_drops_10_bombs_near_border_747039.html Sudanese aircraft dropped 10 bombs on an oil-rich region near a military base south of the shared border. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:43:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Sudan_drops_10_bombs_near_border_747039.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Romney_grandfather_to_surrogate_twins_747032.html Presumptive US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is grandfather to new twin boys. Sat, 05 May 2012 04:49:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Romney_grandfather_to_surrogate_twins_747032.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Boris_Johnson_wins_London_mayor_election_747003.html Boris Johnson has won a second term as London's mayor in a surprisingly close election. Sat, 05 May 2012 04:21:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Boris_Johnson_wins_London_mayor_election_747003.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Slaying_of_23_in_Mexican_border_city_747019.html Twenty-three people have been found murdered in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo. Sat, 05 May 2012 03:59:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Slaying_of_23_in_Mexican_border_city_747019.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Adolf_Hitler_was_a_secret_cocaine_user_747009.html Newly released medical documents show Nazi leader Adolf Hitler regularly snorted cocaine. Sat, 05 May 2012 03:27:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Adolf_Hitler_was_a_secret_cocaine_user_747009.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Argentine_captain_supports_Falklands_ad_746995.html Argentina's field hockey captain Fernando Zylberberg has defended a TV advertisement that he features in. Sat, 05 May 2012 02:57:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Argentine_captain_supports_Falklands_ad_746995.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Review_to_look_into_what_killed_Lenin_746930.html The theory that Vladimir Lenin died from a sexually-transmitted disease has been debunked by a new review. Fri, 04 May 2012 23:14:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Review_to_look_into_what_killed_Lenin_746930.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Conrad_Black_deported_back_to_Canada_746891.html Former media mogul Conrad Black has arrived back in Canada, hours after he was deported from the USA. Fri, 04 May 2012 20:27:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Conrad_Black_deported_back_to_Canada_746891.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Tymoshenko_to_be_treated_at_clinic_746890.html A German doctor has agreed to treat jailed and ailing ex-Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko locally. Fri, 04 May 2012 20:08:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Tymoshenko_to_be_treated_at_clinic_746890.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/US_teenager_pleads_guilty_in_terror_case_746879.html Pakistan-born teen has pleaded guilty to terrorism charges for helping a woman support an Irish terror cell. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/US_teenager_pleads_guilty_in_terror_case_746879.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Secret_Service_woman_regrets_scandal_746878.html A woman who says she was involved in the US Secret Service scandal says she could have obtained information. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Secret_Service_woman_regrets_scandal_746878.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Agency_condemns_its_own_Falklands_ad_746876.html An Argentinian advert showing an Olympic hopeful training on a British war memorial has been condemned. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Agency_condemns_its_own_Falklands_ad_746876.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Octomom_at_crossroads_facing_bankruptcy_746875.html The woman who made history by giving birth to octuplets that survived birth, has filed for bankruptcy. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Octomom_at_crossroads_facing_bankruptcy_746875.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Syrians_rally_as_UN_peace_plan_holds_746874.html Syrians are staging mass rallies as government forces killed 10 civilians. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Syrians_rally_as_UN_peace_plan_holds_746874.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Camerons_hope_for_elected_mayors_dashed_746872.html UK Prime Minister David Cameron's hope of installing elected mayors in major British cities has been dashed. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Camerons_hope_for_elected_mayors_dashed_746872.html