February 29, 2012 – 10:08 pm
Probe of Afghan Quran burning nearing completion KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A joint investigation by NATO and Afghan officials into the burning of copies of the Quran that triggered riots and more than 30 deaths is nearly complete, and preliminary findings could be released within days, Western officials said Wednesday.
February 29, 2012 – 9:48 pm
Smuggling “path of death” a lifeline for Syria revolt AKKAR VALLEY, Lebanon (Reuters) – Inspecting his machinegun and wrapping ammunition belts around his chest, Samhar braces himself for another night’s work.
February 29, 2012 – 9:27 pm
No clear world voice on Iran nuke work VIENNA (AP) — The U.S. and its European allies share fears that Iran might be seeking the capacity to make atomic arms as it forges ahead with its nuclear program. But they differ on whether it is actively working on such weapons, reflecting the difficulties of penetrating [...]
February 29, 2012 – 9:25 pm
US: NK agrees to suspend nuclear activities By MATTHEW PENNINGTON | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States says North Korea has agreed to suspend uranium enrichment and agree to a moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests.
February 29, 2012 – 9:14 pm
Chinese relish crack in Great Firewall, log on to Facebook SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Some Chinese Internet users have this week been able to access blocked websites such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, relishing the newfound freedom although the reason for the breach in China’s Great Firewall of censorship was a mystery.
February 29, 2012 – 7:54 pm
China to promote condoms to cap HIV/AIDS cases BEIJING (Reuters) – China hopes to cap the number of people living with HIV/AIDS at 1.2 million by 2015, up from around 780,000 at present, partly by promoting increased condom use, the government said in an action plan released on Wednesday.
February 29, 2012 – 7:51 pm
Syrian army assaults rebel districts AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian troops launched a ground attack in Homs on Wednesday in an apparent attempt to overrun the rebel-held Baba Amro neighborhood that has endured 25 days of siege and fierce bombardment, opposition sources said.
February 29, 2012 – 6:46 pm
Iran offers Pakistan 80,000 barrels of oil: official ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Iran has offered 80,000 barrels of oil to Pakistan on a three-month deferred payment plan, an official in Islamabad said on Wednesday, in an attempt to soften the impact of Western sanctions and ease some of Pakistan’s energy needs.
February 29, 2012 – 5:11 pm
Afghan forces face threat from within, says official KABUL (Reuters) – Afghanistan must act quickly to tackle infiltration of its security forces or another fatal attack on Western forces could undermine ties with NATO, an Afghan defense ministry official said on Wednesday, in a rare admission of the threat within.
February 29, 2012 – 5:07 pm
Erykah Badu sad but not angry over Malaysian ban KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Soul singer Erykah Badu said Wednesday she holds no grudge against Malaysia’s government for barring her from performing after a photograph of her body art offended some Muslims.
