 Globe and Mail | India test fires long-range rocket CNN International New Delhi (CNN) -- India on Thursday launched the maiden test flight of its longest-range nuclear-capable missile, which can travel more than 5000 kilometers, the Indian military said. The Agni V rocket, with a range the equivalent of 3100 miles, ... India Says It Successfully Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile India says is has successfully test launched missile able to reach major ... India ballistic missile test is a success |
 CBC.ca | India ballistic missile test is a success Los Angeles Times India's nuclear-capable Agni V missile, built with rival China in mind, reportedly reaches its target at the outer end of its 3100-mile range. By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times NEW DELHI â€" India on Thursday successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable ... India tests nuclear missile that can hit Beijing India tests nuke-capable missile able to hit China India tests long-range missile; capable of reaching China |
 Wall Street Journal | India Launches Long-Range Missile Wall Street Journal AP NEW DELHIâ€"India test launched a new nuclear-capable missile Thursday that would give it, for the first time, the capability of striking the major Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai, according to television news channels. Associated Press An Agni ... Reports: India tests nuclear missile that can hit Beijing India tests long-range missile; capable of reaching China India tests nuke-capable missile able to hit China |
 NEWS.com.au | Pentagon Sought to Stop Paper From Using Photos New York Times The grisly photographs of American soldiers posing with the body parts of Afghan insurgents during a 2010 deployment in Afghanistan were the source of a dispute between The Los Angeles Times and the Pentagon lasting weeks. Two of the 18 photographs ... Former NATO allied commander says photos don't represent values of US armed forces Panetta apologizes over latest military scandal Photos of US soldiers posing with Afghan corpses prompt condemnation |
 The Guardian | Sudan premier threatens to oust South govt Sydney Morning Herald AP Sudan's president has threatened to topple his rival government to the south, harsh words that could escalate the conflict between the two nations as they intensify clashes over their shared border. As the international community pushed for a ... Sudan: A Vow to 'Liberate' South Sudan Sudan leader: I'll liberate south Sudan president threatens to oust South government |
 New Yorker | Former NATO allied commander says photos don't represent values of US armed forces CNN International The newspaper said a soldier came forward with the images to draw attention to the safety risk associated with a decline in leadership and discipline. In the Times story, editor Davan Maharaj said publishing the photos "would fulfill our obligation to ... Photos of US soldiers posing with Afghan corpses prompt condemnation Newly revealed gruesome military photos: Panetta apologizes, concerned about ... New military photo scandal: Panetta apologizes |
 BBC News | King's Elephant Hunt is Disgrace to Humanity: Commentary BusinessWeek By Mike Di Paola on April 18, 2012 It's been a terrible week for King Juan Carlos of Spain and, more importantly, for elephants. The 74-year-old potentate broke his hip trying to slaughter elephants on a hunt in Botswana. News of his accident didn't ... King Juan Carlos: unprecedented apology speaks to royals' changed image (+video) Spanish king sorry for big game hunt King Juan Carlos sorry about elephant hunt |
NEWS.com.au | Experts: Photos of US soldiers handling corpses very bad for war CNN International By Ashley Fantz, CNN The newspaper said a soldier came forward with the images to draw attention to the safety risk associated with a decline in leadership and discipline. In the Times story, editor Davan Maharaj said publishing the photos "would ... Panetta apologizes over images appearing to show US troops posing with dead ... Panetta: Photos of troops with insurgents' bodies violate US values New military photo scandal: Panetta apologizes |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Breivik wants freedom or death for murders Sydney Morning Herald A witness in the Anders Behring Breivik believes he could not distinguish reality from computer games. The right-wing fanatic on trial for massacring 77 people in Norway says he wants either freedom or death, calling the country's prison terms ... Anders Breivik prefers execution over 'pathetic' jail term Norway gunman wants freedom or death for massacre Norway's mass killer demands acquittal or death |
NEWS.com.au | Times explains use of photos of US soldiers, body parts Los Angeles Times By Michael Muskal Key editors at the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday explained the decision to publish a story and pictures of US soldiers posing with body parts of Afghan suicide bombers, after questions were raised by the White House, the Pentagon and ... Obama seeks probe of troops posing with Afghan dead Obama calls for Afghan body abuse punishment Panetta Condemns Army Photos of Dead Insurgents in Afghanistan |
 The Guardian | US quick to condemn 'reprehensible' photos of troops with Afghan corpses The Guardian US military and civilian leaders have attempted to douse the latest scandal involving US troops in Afghanistan by swiftly condemning photographs which showed paratroopers grinning and posing with insurgents' mangled corpses. President Barack Obama on ... Obama calls for Afghan body abuse punishment Panetta: Photos of troops with insurgents' bodies violate US values Panetta apologizes for photos with corpses |
 CBC.ca | Panetta: Photos of troops with insurgents' bodies violate US values CNN International By Josh Levs, CNN (CNN) -- Photos of US soldiers posing with bodies of suspected Afghan urgents, published Wednesday by the Los Angeles Times, depict behavior that "absolutely violates" US regulations and values, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said ... US troops pose with maimed Afghan insurgent bodies US Apologizes for 'Repugnant' Photos of Soldiers With Enemy Remains Pentagon condemns LA Times photos of US troops posing with dead Afghan insurgents |
 Globe and Mail | Panetta: Photos of troops with insurgents' bodies violate US values CNN By Josh Levs, CNN (CNN) -- Photos of US soldiers posing with bodies of suspected Afghan urgents, published Wednesday by the Los Angeles Times, depict behavior that "absolutely violates" US regulations and values, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said ... Photos of US troops with dead Afghans roil Pentagon Afghans revolted by US troops posing with dead suicide bombers Panetta apologizes for photos of US soldiers in Afghanistan |
 NEWS.com.au | Execute me if guilty, says Breivik The Press Association Mass killer Anders Breivik has declared Norway's prison sentences "pathetic" and demanded he either be executed or cleared. He claimed the choices were the "only logical outcomes" for his massacre of 77 people - even though the country does not have ... Admitted Norway killer asked to stop fist salutes Prosecution casts doubt on Breivik network claim Anders Behring Breivik trial: the 'real' Lionheart |
 CBS News | Killings persist in Syria amid shaky cease-fire CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Nearly a week after a UN-backed cease-fire started, violence erupted in Syria yet again Wednesday, with both the government and opposition forces reporting deadly attacks. Six members of law enforcement were killed and 11 ... Syria violence continues despite cease-fire Shots fired in Syria town during UN observer visit Syria selling gold reserves as sanctions bite: sources |
 Christian Science Monitor | Norway's Breivik resists prosecution's attempts to delve into his past Christian Science Monitor On his second day of testimony, Anders Behring Breivik, responsible for Norway's July 2011 terror attacks, refused to answer questions meant to shed light on how his ideology developed. By Valeria Criscione, Correspondent / April 18, 2012 Norwegian ... Norway Gunman Questioned About Militant Group Anders Behring Breivik: death penalty or acquittal only logical outcomes for me Breivik bristles as his militant links are doubted |
 The Associated Press | Shots fired in Syria town where observers visit The Associated Press By KARIN LAUB, AP â€" 22 minutes ago BEIRUT (AP) â€" Opposition activists say Syrian troops opened fire on protesters, wounding eight in a Damascus suburb visited by a UN observer team. Ahmad Fazwi, a spokesman for special envoy Kofi Annan, confirmed the ... Syria Shelling Continues Despite Truce Syrian army shells Homs as government pushes back on UN monitors Russia says only UN can judge Annan's plan |
 The Associated Press | Breivik wants death penalty or acquittal The Associated Press OSLO, Norway (AP) â€" Anders Behring Breivik says the logical punishment for his massacre of 77 people would be either the death penalty or an acquittal. Breivik says the maximum prison term in Norway of 21 years is "pathetic. Anders Behring Breivik trial, day three - live updates Breivik Asked about 'Knights Templar' Group Breivik sheds light on Knights Templar |
 Toronto Star | Norway's mass killer complains he being ridiculed Reuters By Alistair Scrutton and Victoria Klesty | OSLO (Reuters) - Norwegian anti-Islamic fanatic Anders Behring Breivik complained on Wednesday he was being subjected to personal ridicule in court and demanded his killing of 77 people last summer be judged ... Prosecutors press Breivik on 'Knights Templar' Anders Behring Breivik attacks inspired by Serbian nationalists, court hears Norway Killer Breivik Obstinate Amid Probe of Militant Links |
 The Guardian | Anders Behring Breivik trial, day three - live updates The Guardian 11.08am: AP has details of the exchange between the prosecutor and Breivik over whether the Knights Templar meeting actually took place. Breivik refused to give details on what he claims was the founding session of the "Knights Templar" in London in ... Norway's Breivik Obstinate as Prosecution Probes Militant Links Norway Mass Killer Expounds on Fanatical Views at the Trial Prosecutors Press Norwegian on Extremist Affiliations |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Suu Kyi to leave Myanmar for 1st time in 24 years The Associated Press By AYE AYE WIN, AP â€" 1 minute ago YANGON, Myanmar (AP) â€" Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi plans to travel to Britain and Norway in June on her first trip abroad in 24 years, her party spokesman said Wednesday. The 66-year-old democracy icon ... Myanmar lawmakers' oath creates problem for Suu Kyi's party Aung San Suu Kyi to leave Burma for first time in decades Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi to visit UK, Norway |
 Zee News | Assads volunteer at Homs aid centre Telegraph.co.uk Syrian state television has shown President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma apparently joining hundreds of volunteers at an aid distribution centre for residents displaced by fighting in the country. President Bashar al-Assad and Syria's first lady ... Diplomats' wives urge Syrian first lady Asma Assad: 'Stop your husband' Wives of UN diplomats tell Syria's first lady to 'stop being a bystander' UN wives urge Syrian first lady: "Stop your husband" |
 BBC News | Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi 'to make overseas visit' BBC News Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to travel abroad for the first time in 24 years, officials say. The Norwegian foreign ministry told the BBC she was expected to visit the country in June. A spokesman from her party also told Reuters ... Exclusive: Suu Kyi to visit Norway, Britain after 24 yrs in Myanmar Burma democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi confirms visit to Britain US eases sanctions for Myanmar nonprofit work |
 Globe and Mail | Arab ministers urge Syria to open up to UN monitors Reuters Africa DOHA (Reuters) - Arab League ministers met UN-Arab special envoy Kofi Annan on Tuesday and pressed Syria to cooperate fully with his peace mission, first by providing unfettered access to ceasefire monitors. A six-day-old truce has held in some areas ... China meets with Syrian foreign minister |
