23 Nov 2009 22:06:53 GMT The Fight Against Al Qaeda Moves to Africa
The terror continues in the Sahel, that broad expanse of remote desert stretching from Africa’s north Atlantic coast inland to the border of Darfur. In February 2008 gunmen opened fire on the Israeli Embassy in Mauritania. Then two Austrian ...
23 Nov 2009 22:06:52 GMT Why Palin Matters to Obama—And to You
Richard Nixon sensed trouble. seated in the cow palace in San Francisco at the GOP convention in 1964, he listened as Barry Goldwater said: “I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty—is—no—vice.” A 41-second ovation ...
23 Nov 2009 22:03:50 GMT Obama to roll out red carpet for India
WASHINGTON — Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is due to start the first United States state visit under President Barack Obama, who hopes to show his dedication to the emerging power even as his attention lies elsewhere.
23 Nov 2009 22:03:03 GMT Bomb blasts leaves seven dead, 52 wounded in India
GAUHATI — Suspected militants set off two bombs outside a police station in India’s restive north-east yesterday, killing seven people and wounding more than 50, police said.
23 Nov 2009 22:03:03 GMT US to work with militias
WASHINGTON — The United States has begun helping a number of anti-Taliban militias in several parts of Afghanistan, The New York Times reported on Saturday.
23 Nov 2009 21:54:00 GMT Tropical storm Bongani Tropical storm Bongani is forecast to strike the Seychelles at about 18:00 GMT on 24 November.
23 Nov 2009 21:37:49 GMT We'll protect protest in Copenhagen
* Alok Jha's story on declining greenhouse-gas sink efficiency (Sinking feeling, 18 November) is timely, not least because the Commons environmental audit committee has held an inquiry into this matter. GCI submitted detailed evidence ...
23 Nov 2009 21:37:49 GMT Chilcot inquiry: Healing the wounds of war
The prime minister planned his war while telling parliament he was doing no such thing, and the determination to keep the reality hidden created difficulties for the army as it struggled to get soldiers the right kit. The latest Iraq ...
