A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude has shaken parts of Venezuela and the nearby island of Trinidad. No damage or injuries were immediately reported in the affected areas. The quake struck at 0908 (1308 GMT) north of Trinidad, the US Geological Survey monitoring centre said. ... http://news.bbc.co.uk censor News |
Editor - 08:46:00 09-29-06 |
Commander backs Iraqi PM after criticism |
| The commander of U.S. forces in Iraq issued an unusual statement declaring support for Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Friday, after news media quoted senior U.S. military officials criticizing the government.. full News |
Editor - 08:44:00 09-29-06 |
10 tortured bodies found in Baghdad |
| Ten bodies with signs of torture were found Friday, apparently victims of the sectarian death squads roaming in and around Iraq's capital, while four people died in scattered attacks — including a relative of t.. full News |
Editor - 08:40:00 09-29-06 |
Florida police kill suspect in deputy's slaying |
| Police said Friday they shot and killed a suspected cop killer who was armed and who failed to raise both hands when Florida SWAT officers stumbled upon him hiding in thick brush."Ladies and gentlemen, God will.. full News |
Editor - 08:38:00 09-29-06 |
Doubts surround frontrunner for top United Nations post |
| Ban Ki-Moon, the frontrunner in the race to become the next United Nations secretary general, defended himself yesterday against accusations that he was too weak to hold the post.The South Korean foreign minist.. full News |
Editor - 08:32:00 09-29-06 |
New leader wants to make Japan a force |
| Japan's new nationalist prime minister pledged Friday to make his country a decisive force on the international stage and push for a reduction of tensions with China and South Korea.In his first speech before p.. full News |
Editor - 08:30:00 09-29-06 |
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