Report says North Korean army hackers were ordered to attack South Korean networksSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has obtained intelligence that North Korea last month ordered a military institute of computer hackers — known as Lab 110 — to “destroy” South Korean communications networks, news reports said Saturday. Not going to be easy but India can come out of economic crisis: PMON BOARD AIR INDIA ONE - Sounding a note of caution that the international environment was not gong to be supportive in the current phase of global economic crisis, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that he is confident that India will be able to sustain its 8-10 percent growth rate to come out of the crisis. Ari Vatanen wants to succeed Mosley as Formula One president at a time of turmoil for seriesNUERBURGRING, Germany — Former World Rally champion Ari Vatanen wants to replace Max Mosley as Formula One president, with the governing body facing the threat of a breakaway series. Obama nominee for top US commander in Pacific says NKorean threats could spark Asian arms raceWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s choice to lead U.S. forces in the Pacific warned Thursday that North Korea’s missile and nuclear threats could spark an arms race in Asia. HHS says if pending studies go well, swine flu vaccinations will probably begin in OctoberWASHINGTON — The Obama administration says vaccinations against swine flu are likely and probably will begin in mid-October, assuming soon-to-start studies go well. LA seeks ways to have third-parties pay for Michael Jackson memorial, as costs, criticism growLOS ANGELES — As the final cost of Michael Jackson’s memorial service was being calculated, city officials cast about Wednesday to find ways to have others help pick up the multimillion-dollar bill. Thousands of Chinese troops try to contain boiling ethnic tensions after riotsURUMQI, China — Thousands of Chinese troops flooded into this city Wednesday to separate feuding ethnic groups after three days of communal violence left 156 people dead, and a senior Communist Party official vowed to execute those guilty of murder in the rioting in western China. Summit bottom line: Obama takes away arms deal, hopes he’s started thawing relationsMOSCOW — For two days, President Barack Obama pressed the reset button with Russia. Dehradun encounter: Case registered against six policemenDEHRADUN - A case has been registered against six policemen involved in the alleged fake encounter that resulted in the killing of Ranbir Singh, a 24-year-old MBA student. With gunfire fading, Taiwanese front-line island is good for tourists, and the birdsMATSU, Taiwan — On this front line of the standoff between China and Taiwan, Cold War tensions are being trumped by the Chinese crested tern. Ethiopians say ’salaam’ to popular Indian envoyADDIS ABABA - Ordinary Ethiopians knock on his car window as he drives through the streets of Addis Ababa. They recognise the turbaned Indian envoy instantly and affectionately say “Salaam Babuji”. White House celebrating Independence Day with barbecue, fireworks for military familiesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says Iraq’s independence is an extraordinary accomplishment but that its transition won’t be without problems. Yes, in my backyard: Illinois town among few in US lobbying to get Guantanamo detaineesMARION, Ill. — Once the nation’s most secure prison, the federal lockup in southern Illinois has housed everyone from spies to a Colombian druglord to dapper mob boss John Gotti. NASA spacecraft sends first lunar images to EarthWASHINGTON - NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, has transmitted its first images from the Moon, since reaching lunar orbit on June 23. African leaders launch Libya-led ‘African Unity’ as step to envisaged continental federationSIRTE, Libya — Concluding marathon talks held late into the night, African leaders agreed Friday to a Libyan-driven push to transform the African Union and in theory greatly extend its powers. NASCAR drivers slow to welcome Jeremy Mayfield back to garage following drug suspensionDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bump-drafting, slingshot passing and restrictor-plate racing weren’t the buzzwords being thrown around Daytona International Speedway on Thursday. Russian president says he’s hopeful summit with Obama will yield new cooperationMOSCOW — Russia’s president said in a video released Thursday he was hopeful that an upcoming summit with Barack Obama will help Moscow and Washington find new ways to cooperate. India wants concrete anti-terror action from Pakistan before Egypt meetNEW DELHI - Ahead of the meeting between Indian and Pakistani leaders in Egypt mid-July, India Wednesday said it is not “afraid to talk” to Pakistan but wants Islamabad to take concrete and visible action against the perpetrators of the Mumbai carange before deciding on resuming the dialogue. Chimps can learn to make their own tools watching video demosLONDON - St Andrews University researchers in Scotland have shown that chimpanzees can be learn how to make their own tools by watching demonstrations on video. Uttarakhand forest researchers develop a fast growing eucalyptusHALDWANI - Forest researchers and scientists at the Forest Research Institute of Haldwani in Uttarakhand have developed a fast growing variety of Eucalyptus. Bihar fears repeat of devastating floodsPATNA - The fear of a repeat of last year’s devastating floods is haunting thousands of people in Bihar following a record water discharge into the Kosi river from Nepal that is posing a threat to its embankment, officials said Wednesday. Puerto Rican legal advocacy group to send documents to Senate panel evaluating SotomayorWASHINGTON — A Puerto Rican civil rights leader said Tuesday he was ready to start sending a trove of documents from Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor’s past to the Senate panel considering her nomination. EPA approves California fuel efficiency rule to cut greenhouse gases from vehicles.WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency took a major step toward tougher reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks Tuesday by giving California the green light to impose new requirements that could become the national model for combatting tailpipe pollution linked to global warming. Dikshit demands action plan as power, water woes continue (Roundup)NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit demanded a detailed action plan to overcome the city’s power woes Tuesday, the day that the capital’s power demand peaked to a new high and residents took to the streets to protest the acute water and electricity shortages. Part of parking deck collapses in downtown Atlanta, crushing cars; no report of injuriesATLANTA — Part of a six-floor parking deck near downtown Atlanta collapsed during the lunch hour Monday, crushing at least 35 cars. Late in the day, there were no reports of injuries, but crews were stabilizing the building so firefighters could search car by car to make sure. Western Hemisphere leaders turn up pressure on Honduras to reinstate ousted presidentTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Police fired tear gas to hold back thousands of Hondurans outside the occupied national palace Monday as world leaders from Barack Obama to Hugo Chavez appealed to Honduras to reverse a coup that ousted the president. Iran’s opposition leader says he won’t quit election fight; Ahmadinejad blasts ObamaEDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. Southwest Airlines flies into the crowded skies of New York in search of business travelersDALLAS — LaGuardia Airport is the smallest of the three major airports in the New York area, with just two main runways. Planes often sit in long lines on the tarmac, waiting their turn to take off. Texas governor ready to raise campaign cash, Hutchison ready to raise a ruckusAUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Rick Perry is ready to raise campaign cash, while Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison may finally be ready to raise a ruckus as the Republican heavyweights begin combat for the governor’s office next year. HHS secretary defends public plan, costs of Obama health proposalWASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday defended President Barack Obama’s call for a new public health insurance plan in the face of strong opposition from Republicans and fresh criticism from a powerful business group. |
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