HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnamese authorities have released and deported a Vietnamese-American activist detained since April on accusations of conspiring to overthrow the government.
Lebanon reports heavy presence of Israeli jets in airspace
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon said on Wednesday Israeli jets had flown over its territory overnight, part of apparently increased air activity which comes as Israel has expressed concern about weapons in neig hboring Syria falling out of government control. A Lebanese army statement said that four Israeli planes entered Lebanese air space at 4.30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. ET) on Tuesday. They were replaced four hours later by another group of planes which overflew southern Lebanon until 2 a.m. and a third mission took over, finally leaving at 7.55 a.m. on Wednesday morning. … Israeli warplanes violate Lebanese airspace in low-flying sorties
BEIRUT – Lebanese officials say 12 Israeli warplanes have violated Lebanese airspace in less than 24 hours, flying low in several sorties over southern Lebanon.
Israeli warplanes violate Lebanese airspace
BEIRUT (AP) -- Lebanese officials say 12 Israeli warplanes have violated Lebanese airspace in less than 24 hours, flying low in several sorties over southern Lebanon.
Soccer-South Korea to meet Australia in East Asian Cup opener
Jan 30 (Reuters) – Hosts South Korea will take on qualifiersAustralia in the July 20 East Asian Cup opener after thetournament fixtures were announced on Wednesday. Asian champions Japan, coached by Alberto Zaccheroni, willplay China the next day in the four-team round-robin tournament,the East Asian Football Federation said on its website(www.eaff.com). The winners of the east Asian regional championship willpocket $250,000. Schedule: July 20: South Korea v Australia. July 21: Japan v China. July 24: South Korea v China. July 25: Japan v Australia. …
Musical comedy "The Sapphires" sparkles at Aussie Oscars
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Home-grown romantic musical comedy "The Sapphires" shone at Australia's film industry awards on Wednesday, picking up best film and lead acting trophies for Deborah Mailman and "Bridesmaids" star Chris O'Dowd. Awards host Russell Crowe, an Oscar winner for "Gladiator," led a star-studded evening whose theme was pride in Australia's outsized success on the international film stage. … Analysis: Putin's central bank choice - Sound money or boom-bust?
MOSCOW (Reuters) – An impending change in the leadership of Russia's central bank will test President Vladimir Putin's commitment to sound money. Chairman Sergei Ignatyev will re tire in June after 11 years at the helm, with a replacement to be named in March. His successor will face the challenge of managing persistent inflation and slowing growth, husbanding half a trillion dollars in reserves and fixing regulation of Russia's financial markets. … Indian prime minister says government will implement rape panel's recommendations promptly
NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday that his government will act promptly to implement the recommendations of a commission on how to improve laws dealing with crimes against women.
More Borneo elephants found dead, toll rises to 13
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Malaysian authorities discovered the decomposing remains of another three endangered Borneo pygmy elephants on Wednesday, deepening a mystery surrounding at least 13 such deaths this month. EU antitrust regulators block 5.2 billion euro UPS, TNT deal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU antitrust regulators blocked a 5.2 billion euro ($7 billion) bid by United Parcel Service Inc for TNT Express , denting the world No. 1 package delivery company's hop es of expanding its presence in Asia and Latin America. The EU regulatory veto means the world's No. 1 package delivery company may now have to grow via smaller acquisitions or organically, while TNT could come under pressure to change management or revise its business strategy to deflect activist shareholders. … Dutch court says Shell partly responsible for Nigeria spills
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – A Dutch court ruled on Wednesday that Royal Dutch She ll can be held partially responsible for pollution in the Niger Delta in southern Nigeria, saying the company should have prevented sabotage at one of its facilities. The district court in The Hague ordered Shell to pay unspecified damages to one farmer, but dismissed four other claims filed against the Dutch parent company. The case was seen by activists as a test for holding multinational companies responsible for alleged offences at foreign subsidiaries. … Pakistani girl shot by Taliban to have skull reconstructed
LONDON (Reuters) – A Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls' education is to return to a specialist hospital in Britain for surgery to reconstruct her skull. Fifteen-year-old Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in October and brought to Britain for treatment, was discharged from the hospital earlier this month to spend time with her family after her initial treatment phase. … Cyprus president: Russia ready to help in bailout
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) -- Cyprus’ president says Russia is ready to contribute to a rescue package that the country needs to stay afloat.
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