Iran’s state TV says the military will test a new air defense system modeled after the U.S. Hawk system.
NATO chief says concerned over Georgia arrests
PRAGUE (Reuters) – NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen expressed concern on Monday over the arrests of opponents of Georgia's new government following elections last month, and urged the authorities to ensure there was no political meddling in their trials. A Georgian court decided on Friday to keep a former minister in custody but bailed two army commanders charged with abuse of power. The case has raised concern the new government led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili is waging a political vendetta. … Ensign profit falls on reduced demand
(Reuters) – Ensign Energy Services Inc’s third-quarter profit fell 30 percent as Canada’s largest oil field services provider by market value was hurt by reduced demand for its services in North America and higher costs. Ensign’s net income fell to C$44.8 million, or 29 Canadian cents per share, down from C$64 million, or 42 Canadian cents per share, a year earlier. Excluding unusual items, the company’s net income was C$47.2 million, or 31 Canadian cents per share, beating an average estimate among analysts of 30 Canadian cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. …
Zimbabwe government stealing diamond funds: Report
A leading diamond trade watchdog charges that $2 billion worth of diamonds have been stolen from Zimbabwe’s eastern diamond fields and have enriched President Robert Mugabe’s ruling circle and international gem dealers.
Locked up by Mao, U.S. ex-revolutionary places hopes on Xi
BEIJING (Reuters) – Incoming Chinese president Xi Jinping has a "democratic style" that will allow him to lay the groundwork for much-needed political and economic reforms, one of only a handful of Americans to join the Chinese Communist Party said on Monday. Sidney Rittenberg came to China in 1945 as an idealistic young U.S. soldier and got swept up in the Communist revolution, eventually becoming a translator for the founder of modern China, Mao Zedong. As such, Rittenberg, 91, has had a uniquely close-up view of many of China's most dramatic events. … Australia captain Clarke believes victory still possible
BRISBANE (Reuters) – Captain Michael Clarke said positive batting had been the key to his unbeaten double century and Australia's remarkable turnaround of fortunes in the first test against South Africa on Monday. Clarke came to the wicket with his side under the cosh at 40 for three in reply to South Africa's 450 on Sunday afternoon and more than eight hours of batting later, was targeting what would be a stunning victory with his team on 487-4. … Seafood, adventure, hospitality await passengers on Atlantic Canadian cruise
HALIFAX – Taking a cruise along Canada’s East Coast is more bagpipes than bongos, more rust-coloured leaves than green palm trees, more icy blue ocean than warm aqua sea.
Kremlin chief says he knew about corruption probe
President Vladimir Putin's chief of staff has acknowledged he was aware of alleged embezzlement of state funds earmarked for Russia's satellite navigation system, a statement seen by some as a sign of an intensifying battle among the Kremlin clans. Cricket-Australia captain Clarke believes victory still possible
BRISBANE, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Captain Michael Clarke said positive batting had been the key to his unbeaten double century and Australia’s remarkable turnaround of fortunes in the first test against South Africa on Monday. Clarke came to the wicket with his side under the cosh at 40 for three in reply to South Africa’s 450 on Sunday afternoon and more than eight hours of batting later, was targeting what would be a stunning victory with his team on 487-4. …
Euro finance ministers to discuss Greece's future
Finance ministers from the 17 euro countries are expected to debate Greece's economic reforms Monday evening at a meeting in Brussels. Russian police detain members of banned Islamic group
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian police have arrested six members of a banned Islamic group on suspicion of recruiting followers in Moscow mosques and possessing weapons, the Interior Ministry said on Monday. Russian authorities are concerned about the prospect of Islamist militants becoming more of a threat outside the heavily Muslim North Caucasus, which is plagued by an insurgency rooted in two post-Soviet separatist wars in Chechnya province. …
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