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Israel attacks Gaza-bound humanitarian ship: report

An Israeli war ship has attacked a vessel carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza in the international waters, the Centre for Research and Globalization said in a repot posted in its website.

Bin Laden daughters among hostile interviewees

American intelligence officials in Pakistan have revealed that, apart from the three hostile widows of Bin Laden, some of his daughters were also among those quizzed by US officials in Pakistan under the watchful eyes of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Although they were interviewed as a group, only Khariraih Sabar, who is believed to be Laden's third wife and the eldest of them all, spoke up.

Afghan reconciliation plan needs more clarity: Kerry

The reconciliation plan mooted by the Afghanistan government and the Taliban needs more explanation and has to be further defined, U.S. Senator John Kerry has said.

Strauss-Kahn to be arraigned on Monday, will plead 'not guilty'

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who has been charged with a criminal sexual act, attempted rape and unlawful imprisonment, will be arraigned on Monday.

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Strauss-Kahn Charged in Hotel Sex Attack: 'Not Guilty' Plea Expected

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a leading contender for the French presidency in 2012 and the head of the International Monetary Fund, will plead not guilty at Sunday afternoon arraignment after multiple charges were filed against him after allegations that he sexually attacked a hotel worker Saturday afternoon in New York.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn: The Great Seducer

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who was detained in New York on Saturday night on suspicions of committing a sexual assault on a hotel maid, is no stranger to such scandals.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Arrested: Why It's a Big Deal

Dominique Strauss-Kahn's arrest in New York on rape allegations is a big deal.

Morganza spillway opened first time in 40 years to drain swelling Mississippi

A ten-ton steel floodgate on River Mississippi at Morganza was opened, the first such eventuality in four decades, in a desperate effort to drain the swelling waters of the river.

China arm-twists G-20 on 'economic imbalance' resolution

IMF head Strauss-Kahn detained for sex attack

IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn was detained in New York Saturday night after allegedly sexually assaulting a maid in his hotel.

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn arrested, questioned over sex assault

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and a possible French presidential candidate, was hauled off the Air France flight about 10 minutes before it was to take off at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday afternoon and turned over to police for questioning in connection with an alleged sexual assault.

PSN gameplay back, new password security, apologies

Sony Corp. executive Kazuo Hirai announced on Saturday that the PlayStation Network's PS3 and PS online gameplay services are back online around the world although the PlayStation store will come back online at a later date.

Mike Huckabee: Osama bin Laden is a Hypocrite

Mike Huckabee suggested on his Fox show Huckabee that Osama bin Laden is a hypocrite, for all his anti-Western and cave-dwelling public image.

IMF's Strauss-Kahn Arrested, Accused of Sex Attack

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund, was arrested in New York City on Saturday, accused of a brutal sexual attack on a hotel employee in Manhattan, according to reports citing police sources.

A businessman looks at share prices on an electronic board outside a brokerage in Tokyo

Mississippi River Flooding 2011: Coping and Mitigating Damage [PHOTOS]

The 'Mighty' Mississippi river has risen steeply - in some places to record levels - as a result of higher than usual rains, flooding various areas along its winding trajectory cutting across the central U.S.

Mighty Mississippi Revealed Newly in Latest Floods

The Mississippi river, which is the largest system of rivers in North America, is displaying why it is nicknamed the Mighty Mississippi as flooding along its banks is forcing residents out and triggering flood relief systems installed decades ago to diminish, if not fully control, its impact.

Bombing Kills At Least Six In Pakistan

At least six people have been killed by a roadside bomb that struck a passenger bus near Kharian, a garrison city about 75 miles southeast of Islamabad, Pakistan, according to local police officials.

Mike Huckabee 2012: Will He or Won’t He? (He Should)

Will Mike Huckabee run for President in 2012? Polls suggest he has a good shot.

Bin Laden Often Had Visitors At Abbottabad Compound: Report

Pakistani Taliban leaders sometimes visited with al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden at his compound in Abbottabad, according to documents and computer files captured by U.S. officials.

Obama to Expand Oil Drilling in Alaska, Gulf of Mexico

President Barack Obama said on Saturday he would seek to expand U.S. oil production by opening up areas in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico.

How 2 FL Imams Allegedly Supported Pakistani Taliban

Two Florida Imams, also US citizens, have been accused by the US Justice Department with supporting the Pakistani Taliban.

Obama’s 3 Steps on Gasoline, Oil Drilling

President Barack Obama on Saturday outlined three “good sense” steps he says his administration and Congress should take to deal with a spike in gasoline prices, oil drilling, and tax breaks for oil companies. Obama framed the steps outlined on Saturday as ways of dealing with insufficient job growth and rising gasoline prices.

Obama's Speech on Increasing U.S. Oil Production (FULL TEXT)

The following are the remarks by President Barack Obama for his weekly address addressing the need to increase U.S. oil production on Saturday, May 14, 2011.

Kerry Warns Pakistan To Be A “Real” Ally

U.S. Senator John Kerry has advised senior officials of the Pakistani government that he wants Islamabad to be a “real” ally and help with the fight against militants and terrorists.

Hamaoka power plant completes final shutdown

The Hamaoka nuclear plant, located in the southwest of Tokyo, finally shut down all its reactors for about two years on Saturday to avoid any further mishap in the future due to natural calamities, a report said.

Android attacks increase 400 percent: report

The number of malware that aim the Android mobile operating system has gone up by 400 per cent since summer of last year, according to a report by Juniper Networks.

Pakistan’s Parliament condemns U.S raid

Pakistani Parliament have urged a ban on Nato transit convoys in Afganistan by cutting off facilities used by them unless the US ends drone attacks.

George Mitchell no more the peace envoy

George Mitchell, the special emissary to the Middle East has decided to resign after two years of effort to achieve peace in the Middle East.

Apple iPhone to soon have text-to-speech converter

Technology giant Apple has filed for a patent with US Patent and Trademark Office, which could convert text-to-speech and vice versa, Patently Apple reports.

IAEA: Three Major Problems of Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Accident

Live updates from IAEA term Fukushima Nuclear Plant situation serious

Overall, the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant remains very serious.

Worker dies at Japan’s tsunami-hit nuclear plant

A contract worker, 60, died after a fall at the facility’s waste disposal building, the operator of Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant said.

NASA finalizes payloads for reduced-gravity flights

Sixteen payloads have been selected by NASA for flights in the commercial Zero-G parabolic aircraft and two suborbital reusable launch vehicles as part of the Flight Opportunities Program.

Arrested Mubarak’s wife faints, hospitalized

Suzanne Mubarak, wife of former President Hosni Mubarak, was hospitalized Friday, hours after she was detained on corruption charges for 15 days.

White House backs off on recognizing Libyan rebel council

The Libyan rebels met with U.S. officials at the White House on Friday, but the delegation failed to get recognition as the sole council to take over power.

Helmet Cams Captured bin Laden's Final Moments

Osama bin Laden's final moments were captured on tiny helmet cameras worn by the Navy SEALs that stormed his compound and shot him dead in his third floor bedroom.

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