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UK envoy in Yemen 'escapes suicide bomb'

BBC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
A suspected suicide bomber has carried out an attack near the convoy of the British ambassador to Yemen in the capital, Sanaa, reports say.

Protesters block roads in provinces amid Thai deadlock

BBC News - ‎1 hour ago‎
Protests in several provinces and a late-night blast in Bangkok deepened the sense of crisis as Thailand's political stand-off continued.

Center-right Fidesz party sweeps to victory in Hungary

CNN - ‎2 hours ago‎
By the CNN Wire Staff Hungary's prime minister-elect Viktor Orban celebrates his party's victory on Sunday at their campaign center in Budapest.

US threatens Iran with all options

Press TV - ‎50 minutes ago‎
Washington says “all options are on the table” in dealing with Tehran, in a veiled threat, which refers to a new US nuclear policy.

World Bank Increases Voting Rights for China

Voice of America - William Ide - ‎48 minutes ago‎
The World Bank announced its passage on Sunday of what it calls a "historic" package of reforms at the end of key meetings of global finance leaders.

Austrian President on Way to Landslide Victory

New York Times - Judy Dempsey - ‎13 hours ago‎
BERLIN - President Heinz Fischer of Austria appeared to be heading for a landslide victory in his bid for a second term on Sunday, winning nearly 80 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results that were not expected to change.

Hamas terrorist killed near Hebron

Jerusalem Post - ‎2 hours ago‎
By JPOST.COM STAFF Wanted Hamas terrorist Ali Ismail Ahmed Sweiti was killed on Monday morning in an exchange of fire with security forces in the village of Beit Awa, southwest of Hebron.

Japan PM support falls as US base row heats up

Washington Post - Isabel Reynolds, Michael Watson - ‎8 hours ago‎
TOKYO (Reuters) - Two out of three Japanese voters disapprove of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and nearly 60 percent think he should resign if he fails to resolve a feud over a US airbase by an end of May deadline, a media poll showed on Monday.

South Korea Mourns Victims of Warship Sinking

New York Times - Choe Sang-Hun - ‎36 minutes ago‎
SEOUL, South Korea - Politicians, soldiers and citizens lined up in rain on Monday to pay tribute to at least 40 sailors killed in the sinking of a warship, as the country inched closer to placing blame on North Korea and faced the ...

David Cameron reaches out to Lib Dem voters

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎1 hour ago‎
David Cameron has made a bold appeal to win over Liberal Democrat voters, emphasising his party's commitment to tackling environmental problems and protecting civil liberties.

Memorial plans 2015 Anzac centenary

ABC Online - ‎6 hours ago‎
After commemorating the 95th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, the Australian War Memorial (AWM) has begun planning for the Anzac Day centenary in 2015.

Leaked FCO memo 'will not affect Pope visit'

BBC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
The Pope's visit to Britain will not be affected by a leaked memo which appeared to mock the Catholic Church, the Vatican has said.

Germany prepares legislation for Greek aid package

Washington Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
AP BERLIN -- Government officials say Germany is starting to lay the legal ground for its contribution to the financial aid package for debt-laden Greece.

Russia offers help in stabilizing Kyrgyzstan

RIA Novosti - Andrei Stenin - ‎49 minutes ago‎
Russia is ready to render various assistance in overcoming the current political turmoil in Kyrgyzstan, a Russian deputy foreign minister told the head of the Kyrgyz interim government on Monday.

Strong quake in Taiwan, Philippines; no damage reports

Reuters - Ralph Jennings, Baker Li - ‎5 hours ago‎
TAIPEI (Reuters) - A 6.9 magnitude quake struck in an ocean area north of the Philippines on Monday and was felt throughout Taiwan, officials said, but there were no immediate reports of damage and no mass tsunami warnings.

IPL row, phone spat delay SAARC summit start

Times of India - ‎1 hour ago‎
KATHMANDU: The fallout of the IPL controversy, the new allegations about the government tapping the phones of prominent leaders and the ensuing outcry by the opposition in parliament has reached Bhutan, delaying the inauguration of the 16th SAARC ...

Drone strike kills four suspected Pakistan militants

BBC News - ‎1 hour ago‎
Missiles fired from a US drone have killed at least four suspected militants in Pakistan's tribal region of North Waziristan, officials say.

Afghan blasts 'target police chief' in Kandahar

BBC News - ‎3 hours ago‎
At least two people have been killed in a double bomb blast that reportedly targeted a police chief in the Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.

Airlines Still Trying to Transport Stranded Passengers

The Epoch Times - Jack Phillips - ‎2 hours ago‎
Passengers (C) speak to an airline official (2nd-L) for British Airways flights to Bangkok and Singapore, at Sydney International Airport.
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Chinese accustom themselves to queuing at World Expo

Xinhua - Lin Zhi - ‎8 hours ago‎
SHANGHAI, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese people have a reputation of being queue jumpers. That's why before big international events, for example, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, training Chinese people to queue up has become an important job for organizers.

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