Archive for the 'World News' Category

Magnitude-6 Earthquake in Peru Causes Alarm, but No Injuries

A moderate earthquake caused alarm in southern Peru Tuesday, but there are no reports of injuries.

Islamic Nations Adopt 10-Year Trade Plan at D-8 Summit

Eight Islamic developing nations, led by Malaysia and Indonesia, agreed Tuesday to embark on joint ventures to boost food production as they endorsed a 10-year blueprint to expand trade cooperation.

Ahmadinejad: No War With U.S., Israel

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says there is no possibility of war with the U.S. or Israel, but predicts Israel will collapse without Iranian military action.

Official: Iraq to Insist on U.S. Troop Withdrawal Timetable

Iraq’s national security adviser said Tuesday his country will not accept any security deal with the United States unless it contains specific dates for the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces.

Church of England Backs Female Bishops

Church of England’s ruling body votes its support for women to become bishops, a move that risks further division because it lacks accommodation for traditionalists opposed to the idea.

Hurricane Bertha May Sputter Out Before Bermuda

Tropical Storm Bertha has strengthened into a hurricane, making it the first one of the 2008 Atlantic season.

Man Gored, 4 Hurt in 2nd Day of Running of the Bulls

The running of the bulls through Pamplona on Tuesday left one man gored and four slightly injured during the annual San Fermin festival, the Spanish Red Cross said.

Afghans Blame Kabul Bombing on ‘Foreign Agency’

Afghanistan blamed a foreign intelligence agency Tuesday for the bombing of the Indian Embassy in Kabul, making a veiled but clear reference to its eastern neighbor, Pakistan.

Swedish Cops Baffled by Human Foot Found in Shoe

Human foot was found inside a shoe that washed up on a Swedish beach near one of the country’s most popular tourist resorts, police said.

So. Korean Opposition to End Boycott Over U.S. Beef Imports

South Korea’s opposition party will end its boycott of the legislature over resumed U.S. beef imports, an official said Tuesday.