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Scientists to review climate body
The UN Secretary-General asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:52:52 GMT
Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'
Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:24 GMT
Israel under pressure over homes
Israel comes under growing international pressure following its approval of new building in occupied East Jerusalem. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:29:49 GMT
EU to back bluefin tuna trade ban
EU nations decide to support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna until stocks recover. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:57:43 GMT
Russian drivers 'used as shield'
Russia launches a criminal inquiry after claims that traffic police used civilian drivers as a "human shield" to stop criminals. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:34:35 GMT
Nigeria charges over Jos killings
Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:49:06 GMT
Iran attacks US over Afghanistan
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:33:44 GMT
Berezovsky wins poison libel case
Businessman Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:15:16 GMT
Lost Boys actor Haim dies aged 38
Lost Boys actor Corey Haim dies at the age of 38, the Los Angeles coroner's office confirms. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:44:29 GMT
Baby elephant shocks Sydney zoo with 'miracle' survival
An elephant in a Sydney zoo shocks vets by giving birth to a live baby elephant who appears to have survived labour in a coma in the womb. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:14:29 GMT ![]() CNN.com
'Lost Boys' star Corey Haim dies at 38
Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said.
Police: 'Jihad Jane' tried suicide in '05
Colleen LaRose, the Pennsylvania woman indicted for allegedly conspiring to support terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, attempted to commit suicide in 2005, according to a police report filed at the time.
Expert: Worries for Chrysler
2010 has been a difficult year for Chrysler, experts say, with sales off 3 percent and half of those sales to fleet customers, a fact that could hurt the company later.
CDC: Most with herpes don't know it
As much as 16 percent of the U.S. population between the ages of 14 and 49 has genital herpes, according to a government study released Tuesday.
Air traffic perfect storm for NYC Flying in and out of New York -- which is usually no picnic -- is likely to get worse this spring and summer. A new nationwide rule on tarmac delays, possible exemptions to that rule and a runway closure may create a perfect storm for air travelers when bad weather is added to the mix. |