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Sahara states to hold talks on tackling al Qaeda

The Star Online : International: 6 hours ago
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algeria is to host a meeting of foreign ministers from Sahara desert states this week to try to hammer out a joint plan of action for tackling the growing threat from al Qaeda insurgents, officials said. ...read article

Sarkozy faces heavy loss in French regional poll

The Star Online : International: 6 hours ago
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Sunday faced a regional vote that opinion polls suggested would mean heavy losses for his centre-right UMP party in the last ballot box test before he comes up for re-election in 2012. ...read article

Rove says U.S. Republicans need more than opposition

The Star Online : International: 6 hours ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Karl Rove, architect of George W. Bush's two presidential election wins, says he believes Republicans need to offer more than just opposition to Democrats in the November congressional elections. ...read article

Netanyahu voices regret in settlement row with U.S.

The Star Online : International: 6 hours ago
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret on Sunday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks. ...read article

Healthcare overhaul will pass - top W. House aide

The Star Online : International: 6 hours ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior White House adviser said on Sunday that President Barack Obama would get the votes necessary to pass a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system. ...read article

U.N. Iran sanctions may take until June - Kouchner

The Star Online : International: 6 hours ago
SAARISELKA, Finland (Reuters) - A U.N. resolution on new sanctions against Iran may not be ready until June and if a vote on it fails, European states could take unilateral measures instead, French and Finnish ministers said on Sunday. ...read article

Strong earthquake jolts northern Japan, felt in Tokyo

The Star Online : International: 10 hours ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 jolted northern Japan on Sunday, seismologists said, shaking buildings in the capital Tokyo some 240 km (150 miles) away. ...read article

China's Wen says U.S. responsible for bad ties

The Star Online : International: 10 hours ago
BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States is to blame for strains between Beijing and Washington and should take steps to repair ties, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday, indicating the two powers have not overcome a recent rough patch. ...read article

Thousands of protesters swarm Bangkok, seek elections

The Star Online : International: 10 hours ago
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of protesters converged in Bangkok on Sunday and gave Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum: call elections in 24 hours or face crippling demonstrations across the capital. ...read article

Iraq PM Maliki leads Baghdad, a big election prize

The Star Online : International: 22 hours ago
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki held a wide lead on Saturday in early results from Baghdad, the major prize in a tight election race that Iraqis hope will bring stability after years of sectarian conflict. ...read article

Leaders' wives help out in UK election campaign

The Star Online : International: 22 hours ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The wives of Britain's political leaders, who once shunned publicity, are being thrust into the spotlight as their husbands' parties try new ways to win over voters before what could be a cliff-hanger election. ...read article

Greeks back austerity measures, oppose unrest - poll

The Star Online : International: 22 hours ago
ATHENS (Reuters) - Most Greeks think draconian austerity measures announced by the government earlier this month were along the right lines and many feel labour unions should not oppose them too aggressively, a poll showed. ...read article

Vatican says bid to link pope to abuse issue failed

The Star Online : International: 1 day ago
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican rallied around Pope Benedict on Saturday, dismissing suggestions he had tried to cover up priestly child abuse in Germany. ...read article

Irish police release three over cartoonist plot

The Star Online : International: 1 day ago
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish police have released three of the seven people arrested on Tuesday in connection with an alleged plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist over a drawing depicting the Prophet Mohammad with the body of a dog. ...read article

Iraq PM Maliki leads Baghdad, a big election prize

The Star Online : International: 1 day ago
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The coalition of Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki held a wide lead on Saturday in early results from Baghdad, the major prize in elections Iraqis hope will stabilise a nation riven by years of sectarian warfare. ...read article

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