Asian stocks mixed after US jobs data spurs hopes and doubts; Nikkei up 1 pctHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were mixed Monday as investors weighed the possibility of a weak economic recovery after U.S. job losses eased but unemployment reached its highest in more than 25 years. 100-year-old Swiss artist unveils massive mural at UN in GenevaGENEVA — Swiss artist Hans Erni at age 100 unveiled one of his largest works Saturday — a massive mural on the outside wall of the U.N. compound in Geneva. Obama arrives in Paris after visit to concentration camp in GermanyPARIS — President Barack Obama has arrived in Paris after meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel in Germany and touring the Buchenwald concentration camp, where tens of thousands of Jews perished during the Holocaust China thwarts dissent in Tiananmen Square on anniversary; in Hong Kong, thousands rememberBEIJING — In Tiananmen Square, police were ready to pounce at the first sign of protest. In Hong Kong, a sea of candles flickered in the hands of tens of thousands who vented their grief and anger. Reaction to President Obama’s speech to the Muslim worldNotable reaction to President Barack Obama’s speech Thursday to the Muslim world: Muslims see Obama’s speech as sign of shifting attitude toward them, new policy on Middle EastCAIRO — Muslims greeted President’s Barack Obama’s speech from Cairo Thursday as a mark of a changed American attitude toward them and a new policy on the Middle East. But some insisted they still need to see action to back up his words. Schwarzenegger’s plan to sell off Calif. landmarks is questioned; too risky in ths market?SACRAMENTO, Calif. — San Quentin State Prison. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The California State Fairgrounds. Sri Lankan military: Tamil Tiger leader’s parents found in displacement campCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The parents of the Tamil Tigers’ slain rebel chief have been found in a government-run displacement camp and will be separated from the others there for their safety, the Sri Lankan military said Friday. Ahmadinejad proposes face-to-face debate with Obama at UNWASHINGTON - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has proposed a face-to-face debate with US President Barack Obama at the United Nations (UN), in the case he’s re-elected next month as Iran’s president. Russia’s FM offers to work out revised version of European conventional forces treatyMOSCOW — Russia said Thursday it was proposing a new version of a key European arms-control treaty it suspended more than a year ago, and could once again honor the agreement if the U.S. and its NATO allies accept the changes. Israeli official: Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jordan to discuss regional issues with kingJERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced, lightning visit to neighboring Jordan on Thursday, as regional leaders sought to lay the groundwork for restarting Israel-Arab peace efforts before the Israeli leader flies to Washington for a crucial visit with the U.S. president. Senators told widespread rapes in Congo a weapon of war that often goes unpunishedWASHINGTON — Hundreds of thousands of women, girls and babies have been raped during 12 years of conflict in eastern Congo, victims of a weapon of war that almost always goes unpunished, senators were told Wednesday. Quarantines spread in China, but Mexico relaxing as global swine flu caseload tops 6,000MEXICO CITY — In China, mask-wearing police cordoned off more hotels Wednesday, quarantining anyone who came in contact with swine flu patients, no matter how mild their symptoms. Not so in Mexico, where the health secretary encouraged tourists to come relax in their favorite vacation spots despite a growing swine flu caseload. World markets up modestly ahead of key US retail dataLONDON — World stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street rallied towards the end of the previous day, though investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. consumer news. Smiling Saberi says she very happy to be out of Iran jail, thanks those who helped her releaseTEHRAN, Iran — American journalist Roxana Saberi says she is very happy to be free and reunited with her parents and thanked those who helped win her release from an Iranian prison after she served four months on charges of spying for the U.S. Without airport contract, air crew in Calif. fire fight forced to make longer resupply tripsLOS ANGELES — When the fire devastating Santa Barbara broke out, tanker planes had to fly twice as far to load water and retardant because the U.S. Forest Service did not have a contract in place yet to use a nearby airport. UN: number displaced by fighting in northwest Pakistan has doubled to 1MGENEVA — The U.N. refugee agency says half a million people have fled fighting in northwestern Pakistan in the past few days, bringing the total displaced in recent months to 1 million. Pentagon says more money, people needed to defend and wage cyber warfareWASHINGTON — Cyber espionage and attacks from well-funded nations or terror groups are the biggest threats to the military’s computer networks, a top officer said Thursday. Obama administration apologizes for deaths among innocents in Afghanistan, says ‘deeply’ sorryWASHINGTON — The Obama administration took on high-stakes diplomacy with the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan Wednesday, seeking more cooperation against Taliban militants while apologizing for a U.S. bombing strike that Afghans said killed dozens of innocent civilians. Fighting, shelling hit Pakistani town as peace deal crumblesMINGORA, Pakistan — Taliban militants and security forces battled for control of a northwestern Pakistani town Wednesday as residents hunkered down in their homes ahead of an expected major offensive. Analysis: Radical insiders threaten Pakistani nuclear safety more than Taliban attackVIENNA — The Taliban’s recent advances in Pakistan are intensifying concern about whether its nuclear arsenal is safe from terrorists. US-born academic, media commentator Michael Oren named Israeli ambassador to WashingtonJERUSALEM — Michael Oren, a U.S.-born academic who frequently appears as a media commentator on Mideast affairs, has been picked as Israel’s next ambassador to Washington, a government official said Saturday. US military: 3 Americans, 2 other international troops killed in attack in AfghanistanKABUL — Officials say five international troops, including three Americans, have been killed in an attack in eastern Afghanistan. Afghan tribal leader sentenced to life in US prison for smuggling heroinNEW YORK — A once-powerful Afghan tribal leader was sentenced to life in prison Thursday by a judge who said his heroin smuggling overshadowed his claims that he tried to help the U.S. rebuild his country. Geithner pushes for credit card reform as House prepares to vote on legislationWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is pressing for passage of legislation to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden rate increases and late fees that have entangled millions of American consumers. French, British foreign ministers call on Sri Lanka to accept cease-fire in civil warCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The French and British foreign ministers called for a truce in Sri Lanka’s civil war, saying that safeguarding civilians was as crucial as defeating the rebels in bringing peace to this troubled nation. Fed takes fresh stock of economy, weighs need for additional measures to ease recessionWASHINGTON — Taking fresh stock of economic and financial conditions, Federal Reserve policymakers are considering whether they need to take additional measures to ease the recession. Iraqi government displays 1st picture of man it says is leader of al-Qaida front groupBAGHDAD — Iraqi authorities Tuesday displayed the first public image of a jailed man they claim is the leader of an al-Qaida front group that is believed responsible for some of Iraq’s most deadly bombings. AP Interview: ‘We will not surrender’ to Taliban, Pakistan foreign minister saysKABUL — Pakistan’s foreign minister asked U.S. officials Monday not to panic over Taliban advances along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan — a region British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called a “crucible of terrorism.” US groups start planning in hopes Obama will open way for travel to Cuba by more AmericansHAVANA — Some Americans are eagerly awaiting the moment when they can make legal trips to Cuba despite the U.S. trade and travel embargo — and all it would take is a stroke of President Barack Obama’s pen. |
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