>> ASIAONE / NEWS / ASIAONE NEWS / WORLD
Protesters target G8; France backs expansion
Member France called for the group to grow to include major emerging states such as China and India. -Reuters
Iraq PM says Baghdad saved from 'terrorist siege'
Baghdad was the epicentre of violence in Iraq when sectarian bloodshed broke out in early 2006. -AFP
Americans celebrate Independence Day amid political battles
White House hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain geared up Saturday for new clashes on the campaign trail. -AFP
Major quake hits region of Okhotsk Sea
It has a magnitude of 7.5, although there is no report yet of casualties, damage or threat of tsunami. -AFP
Mugabe says opposition must drop claim to power
He is defiant despite growing African condemnation of his re-election. -Reuters
Italy declares emergency for crumbling Pompeii site
It is trying to rescue one of the world's most important cultural treasures from decades of neglect. -Reuters
Firefighters hold line on 2 California wildfires
The fires are threatening more than 4,000 homes and other structures. -Reuters
Iran responds to big powers' nuclear offer
They offer talks on economic and other benefits if Teheran halts the nuclear work that the West suspects is aimed at making bombs. -Reuters
Former US Senator Jesse Helms dies at 86
He was a die-hard anti-communist firebrand who championed a wide range of conservative causes in his 30 years in the US Senate. -
Ex-hostage Betancourt gets hero's welcome in Paris
President Nicolas Sarkozy had made her release a foreign policy priority and thousands had campaigned for her freedom for years. -Reuters
US champion retains hot dog eating title
He won by downing 64 hot dogs in a competition that stretched into a first-ever overtime. -Reuters
Sarkozy to attend Olympics opening ceremony: report
He had earlier threatened to boycott the event over China's recent crackdown in Tibet. -AFP
Freed hostage Betancourt spent three years in chains
Spirituality saved her from the 'abyss', she said. -AFP
NZ truckers clog highways in fee protest
This in response to a govt decision to raise road user charges by an average 7.5% without advance warning. -Reuters
Continental to stand trial for Concorde crash
US Continental Airlines and two of its employees are to stand trial for manslaughter over the crash of an Air France Concorde in 2000 that killed 113 people. -AFP
Obama wades into controversy with Iraq comments
Obama: Let me be as clear as I can be. I intend to end this war. -Reuters 		 
US transgender 'man' gives birth
Mr Thomas Beatie, 34 has given birth to a girl at an Oregon hospital. -Reuters
US weak on preventing passport snooping
Weaknesses include lack of policies, procedures, guidance and training. -Reuters
Bush to attend China Olympics opening ceremonies
Mr Bush rejects calls of boycott and goes to China to support U.S. athletes. -Reuters
'Go time' in Big Sur as massive wildfire bears down
Authorities fearing for nearly 1,800 homes and businesses, ordered residents to evacuate. -Reuters 		 
 
We welcome contributions, comments and tips.
a1admin@sph.com.sg
9180 1253 (SMS)
6319 8177

   

Search: