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West threatens Iran sanctions, offers talks
February 7, 2009 at 12:37 pm

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Western powers said on Saturday Iran risked isolation and more sanctions if it did not comply with demands to rein in its nuclear program, but Washington also reaffirmed its offer for talk with Tehran.

Baluch group says holds American hostage in Pakistan
February 7, 2009 at 10:51 am

QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - An unknown separatist group claimed responsibility Saturday for abducting an American working for the U.N. refugee agency in southwest Pakistan, a local news agency reported.

Taliban say behead Polish hostage in Pakistan
February 7, 2009 at 10:26 am

KOHAT, Pakistan (Reuters) - Taliban fighters beheaded a Polish hostage in Pakistan Saturday, according to a spokesman for the militants who said the body wouldn't be handed over until some captured Taliban were released.

Australia bushfires kill 14, more feared dead
February 7, 2009 at 9:45 am

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian bushfires killed at least 14 people in the southern state of Victoria on Saturday as a heatwave sparked more than 40 blazes across the state and neighboring New South Wales, police said.

Security forces patrol Tibetan town in NW China
February 7, 2009 at 9:19 am

XIAHE, China (Reuters) - Security forces put on a show of force in the important Tibetan monastery town of Xiahe in the foothills of the Tibetan plateau before a sensitive Tibetan anniversary.

Hamas team in Egypt to move forward on truce effort
February 7, 2009 at 8:57 am

CAIRO (Reuters) - Leaders from the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas arrived in Egypt on Saturday to discuss progress in Cairo's efforts to arrange a truce with Israel, Egyptian and Hamas sources said.

Pope to address Jews after bishop denies Holocaust
February 7, 2009 at 8:24 am

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Israel's chief Rabbinate is resuming dialogue with the Vatican after freezing ties over a Holocaust-denying bishop and the pope will meet major Jewish groups to try to make amends, a Church source said on Saturday.

Up to 25 people killed in Madagascar protests
February 7, 2009 at 7:52 am

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - Up to 25 people were killed in protests in Madagascar's capital against President Marc Ravalomanana's government.

Holocaust-denying bishop says will review "evidence"
February 7, 2009 at 7:42 am

BERLIN (Reuters) - A traditionalist Catholic bishop who denies the full extent of the Holocaust has said he must review historical evidence before considering an apology to Jews.

Netanyahu ballot favorite as Israelis drift right
February 7, 2009 at 7:37 am

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Politically disaffected and jittery over their security and economy, Israelis will likely slip right-ward in an election next week, pitching U.S.-backed peace efforts with the Palestinians into deeper uncertainty.

U.S. unveils changes to foreign policy
February 7, 2009 at 7:25 am

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden announced changes to U.S. foreign policy on Saturday that emphasized diplomacy over military power but also urged allies to shoulder more of the burden in tackling global crises.

NATO urges Russia to abandon 19th century mindset
February 7, 2009 at 6:06 am

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - NATO said on Saturday it was willing to include Russia in talks about a missile defense shield but does not consider serious defense cooperation possible unless Moscow abandons old thinking.

Sri Lankan rebel leader missing, thousands flee war
February 7, 2009 at 4:02 am

COLOMBO (Reuters) - The stream of civilians fleeing Sri Lanka's war zone picked up speed and air force jets killed 11 guerrillas in a strike that left the leader of the Tamil Tigers' naval wing missing, the military said on Saturday.
 

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