AP answers your questions on the news, from ‘Simpsons’ stamps to the flags that fly on shipsYou see a lot of different national flags flying from ships that navigate international waters, but there are a few flags you rarely see — including the red, white and blue. Island nations want treaty to cut greenhouse gases, worried about rising sea levelsUNITED NATIONS — Two small island nations, worried by rising sea levels, proposed drastic global cuts Thursday in the use of hydrofluorocarbons, a class of powerful greenhouse gases commonly used as coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners. AP NewsBreak: US wants to use UN ozone treaty to fix global climate, cut emissions of HFCsUNITED NATIONS — The Obama administration, in a major environmental policy shift, is leaning toward asking 195 nations that ratified the U.N. ozone treaty to enact mandatory reductions in hydrofluorocarbons, according to U.S. officials and documents obtained by The Associated Press. Pace of economic decline likely eased in 1st quarter, raising hope recession’s grip looseningWASHINGTON — The recession’s grip on the country may be letting up a bit. Swine flu crosses new borders in US and overseas, with prospects of more deaths said likelyWASHINGTON — Federal officials warned on Tuesday that swine-flu related deaths were likely in the United States as the disease that killed scores in Mexico continued to spread across the world and governments intensified steps to battle the outbreak. Jordan King accuses US of engaging in tortureWASHINGTON - Jordan’s King Abdullah II has said in an American TV interview that there is enough evidence available to suggest that the United States had engaged in torture, a topic that has turned into a political firestorm since the release last week of Bush-era interrogation memos. Errant plane causes brief evacuation of Capitol, White House temporary lock downWASHINGTON — A small, single-engine plane strayed into restricted air space near the U.S. Capitol on Friday, forcing anxious officials to place the White House in temporary lockdown and take steps to evacuate the U.S. Capitol. A look at where Zuma, poised to become South Africa’s next president, stands on the issuesA look at how Jacob Zuma, the man poised to become South Africa’s next president, might tackle key issues: Car makers hide prototypes from spy shotsARJEPLOG - Car makers are very creative about hiding their prototypes from amateur photographers and paparazzi just waiting to snap a spy shot of the new model. FDA to allow 17-year-olds to get ‘morning-after’ birth control pill over the counterWASHINGTON — Women’s groups cheered the government’s decision to allow 17-year-olds to buy the “morning-after” emergency contraceptive without a doctor’s prescription, but conservatives denounced it as a blow to parental supervision of teens. Obama talks up wind power, green jobs in Iowa, state that launched him toward White HouseNEWTON, Iowa — Marking Earth Day with a pitch for his energy plan, President Barack Obama on Wednesday called for a “new era of energy exploration in America” and argued that his proposal would help the economy and the environment at once. S. Africa’s Bishop Tutu gets a gift from the Dalai LamaPRETORIA - - Archbishop Desmond Tutu received a spiritual leadership award - and a gift from Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama - at Freedom Park in Pretoria on Saturday. Playful and passionate former Beatle Paul McCartney leads off SoCal Coachella music festivalINDIO, Calif. — Energized by the desert air and memory of his late wife, a playful and passionate Paul McCartney riffed on “Foxy Lady,” led an after-midnight “Hey Jude” singalong and dedicated songs to his former bandmates at the Coachella music festival that kicked off Friday. Hostage captain arrives home in Vt. to cheers, thanks Navy SEAL ’superheroes’ who rescued himPirate hostage captain praises SEAL ’superheroes’ UNDERHILL, Vt. — The unassuming ship captain who escaped the clutches of Somali pirates made a triumphant return home Friday, insisting he’s no hero, just an ordinary seaman. Richard Phillips said the U.S. Navy, which pulled off the daring high-seas rescue that ended his five-day captivity, deserves the credit. Obama eases travel restrictions for CubaWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Monday lifted all restrictions on Cuban Americans travelling and sending money back to their home country as part of a much-anticipated reversal of US policies toward Cuba. Hell’s Kitchen guest Danielle Bux warns all about her fiery temperLONDON - Ex-footie star Gary Linekar’s dishy fiancée Danielle Bux has warned that her temper is so fiery she could end up hitting Hell’s Kitchen host Marco Pierre White with a frying pan. Obama invites India to major economies forum on climate changeWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has invited the leaders of 16 major economies including India to Washington for a forum on energy and climate next month to prepare ground for a new global climate change regime. Obama, advisers polishing their etiquette and gift delivery skillsWASHINGTON - Top advisers to President Barack Obama are rehearsing etiquette and debating what gifts the President will give to Queen Elizabeth during their meeting in London next week. Helicopters, not fiery speeches attract voters in AssamDONGKAMOKAM - It’s not fiery speeches of politicians that is drawing a large number of people to attend election rallies in Assam’s countryside, but choppers that have become the main attraction. Obama’s Leno show appearance rated fourth highest in 15 years of hostingNEW YORK - Barack Obama’s appearance on ‘Tonight Show’ has gathered one of the fourth highest rankings in Jay Leno’s 15 years of hosting. Why do animals and birds avoid red flowers?SYDNEY - Naturalists like Charles Darwin have always thought that the appearance of flowers is dictated purely by the need to attract the various insects, mammals and birds needed for cross-pollination. Obama’s Indian American information czar goes on leave till end of FBI probeWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama’s Indian American White House chief information officer, Vivek Kundra, has gone on leave until the FBI completes its investigation into the Washington city office he once headed. Where is Sanjay Dutt, fume residents of Lucknow localityLUCKNOW - They had waited with flowers and garlands since early morning to welcome him, but when Bollywood star and Samajwadi Party candidate from Lucknow Sanjay Dutt failed to show up in their neighbourhood by noon Wednesday, the residents fumed. Two suspected Pakistani terrorists gunned down in NoidaNOIDA/LUCKNOW - Two suspected Pakistani terrorists were killed in a gun battle with the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) in this suburb of the national capital early Sunday, a day ahead of India’s Republic Day, police said. Two AK-47s, hand grenades and RDX were recovered from them. Daylight shootout in capital; four bank robbers injuredNEW DELHI - In a scene straight out of an action thriller, Delhi Police sharpshooters chased a gang of ‘desperate criminals’ in broad daylight on a busy road in the capital Monday before knocking down four of them in a shootout. Police later said four criminals were seriously injured while five managed to flee. Bush gets a bounce in popularity as he prepares to say goodbyeWASHINGTON - President George W. Bush, who has of late been touting his image in India, received a bounce in his popularity at home too as he prepared to say goodbye in a farewell speech Thursday night. Bush says ‘Cuba will be free from tyranny one day’WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush Tuesday expressed solidarity with the Cuban people and assured them that one day they would be free from Raul Castro’s ‘cruel dictatorship’, EFE reported. For Ghalib, birthday would mean lavish meal with friendsNEW DELHI - Had he been alive, legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib would have celebrated his birthday with friends and his favourite dishes, and washed them down with ‘jaam’ (wine), often a bit too much though. |
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