Mexico-China swine flu flap grows as Mexico quits Shanghai trade fair to protest treatmentMEXICO CITY — Mexico’s government on Sunday called China’s treatment of its citizens unacceptable and said it would not participate in a Shanghai trade fair in a dispute over anti-swine flu measures adopted by the Asian giant. CBS golf funnyman apologizes for military quip aimed at Congressional leadersPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — CBS Sports golf analyst David Feherty apologized Sunday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for a morbid joke that went bad in a Dallas magazine. Sri Lanka artillery barrage kills 378 civilians, wounds at least 1,100, government doctor saysCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — An unrelenting hail of artillery in Sri Lanka’s war zone killed at least 378 civilians, according to a government doctor who survived the attack as shells flew near the makeshift hospital. More than 100 of the victims were children, the U.N. said Sunday. British 26/11 victim spurs call for government terror aidLONDON - A British victim of the 26/11 terror attacks has accused his government of ignoring his plight, prompting a cross-political call for a fund that would help Britons injured or disabled in terror attacks abroad. Feherty, always with a quip, catching heat for joke on Congress leadersPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — CBS Sports golf analyst David Feherty came under sharp criticism Saturday for a joke he wrote in a Dallas magazine article that suggested American soldiers would be just as likely to knock off House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Harry Reid as they would Osama bin Laden. UN condemns renewed fighting in eastern Chad and urges peace talks with SudanUNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Friday condemned “renewed military excursions” by outside rebel fighters operating in eastern Chad, following the signing of a deal over the weekend to normalize relations between Chad and Sudan. Mexican envoy says world needs common flu pandemic rules to prevent ‘discrimination’GENEVA — Nations need common rules for responding to flu outbreaks to prevent discrimination and unfair trade restrictions, Mexico’s U.N. envoy said Friday, complaining that Mexican citizens and exports were being unfairly singled out. Analysis: Obama seeks to accelerate lagging Mideast peace effortsWASHINGTON — The impending arrival of Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will start an unpredictable engagement by President Barack Obama in trying to shift the Middle East from a tense standoff to Arab-Israeli peacemaking. Audit finds FBI slow to update terror watchlist, some suspects may have entered USWASHINGTON — The FBI has been slow to update the national terror suspect watchlist — and the lapses pose real risks to U.S. security, a Justice Department audit has found. Amar Singh threatens to quit SPRAMPUR - In the latest episode of the Amar Singh- Azam Khan spat, Amar Singh has given an ultimatum to Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav that he will quit the party after the elections if nothing is done to rein in Khan. Devotion to mom, not a turn in a bikini, wins the crown in Saudi Miss Beautiful Morals pageantRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Sukaina al-Zayer is an unlikely beauty queen hopeful. She covers her face and body in black robes and an Islamic veil, so no one can tell what she looks like. She also admits she’s a little on the plump side. Audit finds FBI is slow to update terror watchlist; some suspects may have entered USWASHINGTON — The FBI has been slow to update the national terror suspect watchlist — and the lapses pose real risks to U.S. security, a Justice Department audit has found. Investigators say FBI is slow to update terror watchlistWASHINGTON — The FBI has been slow to update the national terror suspect watchlist — and the lapses pose real risks to U.S. security, a Justice Department audit has found. Britain names ‘least wanted’ visitorsLONDON - Islamic extremists, white supremacists and leaders of a Russian skinhead gang were among people barred from entering Britain on the grounds that they would promote hatred, terrorist violence or serious criminal activity, the government said Tuesday. AP Interview: CEO says GM can still avoid bankruptcy despite daunting restructuring listDETROIT — With just a month left to check off an almost insurmountable list of restructuring moves, General Motors Corp.’s new CEO says it’s still possible that the company can finish everything and avoid following Chrysler into bankruptcy. General Motors CEO says company can still avoid bankruptcy despite daunting restructuring listDETROIT — General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson says the automaker still can avoid bankruptcy but it has a lot of work left before the government’s June 1 deadline. India played a major role in moving World Cup out of Pak: ManiABU DHABI - Former ICC president Ehsan Mani has accused India of being behind the decision to shift World Cup 2011 matches away from Pakistan, thus further isolating the troubled country in the international cricket scenario. Nepal’s finance minister claims army’s acceptance of govt decision to sack Army ChiefKATHMANDU - Nepal’s Finance Minister and senior Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai on Sunday claimed that the army had accepted the “new leadership” that was taking over command following the government decision. Busch grabs 50th career win to set sights on 200 victories in NASCAR’s top 3 seriesRICHMOND, Va. — Kyle Busch raised a few eyebrows when he casually mentioned he’d like to collect 200 victories in his NASCAR career. Right groups criticize Myanmar’s continued detention of cyclone volunteersBANGKOK, Thailand — Human rights groups called Friday for the release of at least 21 civilians in Myanmar who were arrested after providing aid to victims of last year’s deadly cyclone without permission from the military government. Judge refuses to shut down slum Calif. migrant camp despite owner’s inability to make repairsRIVERSIDE, Calif. — A migrant encampment on tribal land with squalid living conditions was ordered to stay open by a federal judge Thursday even though its owner said he wouldn’t be able to pay for repairs. Orioles’ Jamie Walker fined for criticizing umpire Angel HernandezNEW YORK — Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jamie Walker was fined by the commissioner’s office Thursday for criticizing umpire Angel Hernandez. Transportation secretary orders bus safety review in response to Utah crash that killed 9WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday ordered a review of bus safety in response to a Utah crash in January 2008 that killed nine people and injured 43 others returning from a weekend ski trip. RSF concerned about safety of media persons in Swat after Taliban threatPESHAWAR - Following the Taliban’s threat to the media to not to promote ‘anti-Taliban coverage’ in the Swat Valley, the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has expressed concerns about the safety of media professionals in the region. Tennis Australia refuses to send Davis Cup team to India, risks suspension, fineBRISBANE, Australia — Australia, a 28-time Davis Cup winner, could be suspended from the tennis competition for a year by refusing to travel to Chennai, India in May due to “high-risk” security concerns for members of its team. Energy summit in Bulgaria exposes divisions over Europe’s pipeline mapSOFIA, Bulgaria — Backers of a pipeline meant to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian gas clashed Friday at a high-level energy meeting with supporters of a rival project which would strengthen Moscow’s near-monopoly on supplying the continent. UN kicks Jewish students, Iranians out of racism meeting following protests, breach of rulesGENEVA — The United Nations expelled three groups from its conference on global racism Thursday for unacceptable behavior related to the opening speech that Iran’s president gave denouncing Israel. UN kicks 3 Jewish, Iranian groups out of racism meeting following protests, breach of rulesGENEVA — The United Nations expelled three Jewish and Iranian groups from a global racism conference for what it called unacceptable behavior connected with the appearance of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinajad. Iran sends protest letter to UN chief for criticizing Ahmadinejad’s anti-Israel speechGENEVA — Iran has sent a letter of protest to the U.N. secretary-general for criticizing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s diatribe against Israel at an anti-racism conference this week. Senate Democrats hold back on independent panel as probe continues into harsh interrogationsWASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leaders don’t appear inclined to appoint an independent panel to investigate the Bush administration’s interrogation program before the Senate Intelligence Committee completes its own probe near the end of the year. |
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