Lukoil Energy Giant Posts International Production Increases
Lukoil, the Russian energy giant, has announced its results for the first three quarters of 2009, with increases internationally, but with the domestic market performing less well.
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Ritual Stoning of The Devils at Hajj as Eid al-Adha Begins
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims have performed the ritual "stoning of the devil" at Muzdalifa, outside the Saudi holy city of Mecca, on Friday, in one of the high points of the annual Hajj.
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan Create Joint Customs Union
The presidents of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan have reached agreement on the creation of a customs union among the three ex-Soviet states from July 1, 2010.
Urgent Swedish Talks on Turkey, Macedonia EU Accession Bids
Carl Bildt, the Swedish Foreign Minister, has visited two of Bulgaria’s neighbors in last-ditch efforts to unblock Turkey’s EU accession talks and lift obstacles to opening negotiations with Macedonia.
Philippines Pre-election Atrocity Main Suspect in Police Custody
The chief suspect in the recent slaughter of Philippine election officials and journalists has been taken into custody, after turning himself in to the police.
UN Watchdog Censures Iran over Nuclear Energy Program
The UN nuclear watchdog has voted to censure Iran and demanded that it immediately freezes operations at a once-secret uranium enrichment plant.
NASA Scientists Claim Proof of Life on Mars
NASA scientists claim that microscopic structures found in a Martian meteorite are the most compelling evidence yet that life exists on the planet Mars.
Ireland Child Abuse Report Reveals Vatican, Police Cover-up Collusion
The Vatican refused to co-operate with an official inquiry investigating sexual abuse by clerics in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
Israeli Air Strike Severely Injures 4 Gaza Palestinian Militants
An Israeli air strike wounded four Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Friday morning, according to the Israeli military and Palestinian medical workers.
Muslims Worldwide Celebrate Holy Festival Eid al-Adha
The Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, is considered to be the Fifth Pillar of Islam.
Swiss Court Releases Filmmaker Polanski on Bail
A Swiss court ruled Wednesday to release filmmaker Roman Polanski's from jail ahead of his possible extradition to the US, BBC reports.
US President Barack Obama to Attend Copenhagen Climate Summit
The White House has announced that US President Barack Obama will attend the UN Global Climate Conference in early December.
Pakistan Charges 7 Suspects over Mumbai Bombings 1 Year on
Exactly one day before the first anniversary of the Mumbai bombings, a court in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, has charged seven suspects.
Romania Presidential Run-off Balanced on Knife Edge
The knife-edge presidential election in Romania is set for a tight run-off next month, with the Liberals in the role of king makers.
International Condemnation of Philippines Massacre, 52 Dead
The death toll in Monday’s pre-election violence rose to 52 on Wednesday, Philippine authorities said, as six more bodies were recovered.
Google Apologizes over Racist Picture of Michelle Obama
Google has apologised over a racially offensive picture of Michelle Obama which appears when users search for images of the US first lady.
US President Obama Pledges to 'Finish Job' in Afghanistan
US President Barack Obama has said it is his intention to "finish the job" in Afghanistan after eight years of conflict there.
Denmark Proposes Hedergaard for EU Commissioner
The Danish government will propose Connie Hedergaard, the Minister of Environment, for the position of EU Commissioner, Danish state radio has announced.
Turkey FM Davutoglu: 'Zero Problems with Neighbors'
Turkey is exercising a delicately-balanced foreign policy, looking on the one hand for European Union recognition, while re-exerting its influence on old neighbors.
Philippines Pre-Election Murder Toll Rises to 46
The President of the Philippines, Gloria Arroyo, has declared a state of emergency in two provinces on the island of Mindanao, to support police investigations of a mass execution.
Spanish Police Arrest 36 Basque Rebel Youth Group Members
At least 36 people have been arrested overnight in Spain as part of a police operation against a banned youth group linked to radical Basque separatism.
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