Russia, China veto U.N. draft backing Arab plan for Syria

Tweet UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia and China vetoed on Saturday a U.N. resolution that backed an Arab plan calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit, stalling global efforts to end his bloody crackdown on unrest after hundreds were reported killed in the city of Homs. Continue reading here: Russia, China veto U.N. draft backing... 

Eurogroup’s Juncker warns of possible Greece default

Tweet BERLIN (Reuters) – The possibility of a sovereign default by Greece cannot be ruled out, Jean-Claude Juncker, head of the Eurogroup of finance ministers from the single currency zone, said in a German magazine on Saturday. Read more: Eurogroup’s Juncker warns of possible Greece default  Read More →

U.S. Army in Europe eyes greater partner training

Tweet MUNICH (Reuters) – The U.S. military, which is cutting its presence in Europe, plans to expand its training of European partners to cope with new threats posed by interlinked criminal and militant networks smuggling weapons and drugs, said the U.S Continue reading here: U.S. Army in Europe eyes greater partner training  Read More →

Venezuela’s Chavez celebrates coup, opposition angered

Tweet CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez mounted a lavish celebration on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the failed coup that helped launch his political career, as opposition leaders slammed the event as a blemish on the country’s democracy. Read more: Venezuela’s Chavez celebrates coup, opposition... 

Greece says bank recapitalization agreed, but issues remain

Tweet ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece has agreed with euro zone partners on how to recapitalize Greek banks after a planned bond swap, but has yet to resolve issues related to labor reform and spending cuts in talks with lenders, the country’s finance minister said on Saturday. Here is the original post: Greece says bank recapitalization... 

For Facebook ‘Hacker Way’ is way of life

Tweet NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook’s billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls himself a “hacker”…. Visit link: For Facebook ‘Hacker Way’ is way of life  Read More →

Romney looks to boost front-runner status in Nevada

Tweet LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – With a huge lead in polls, Republican front-runner Mitt Romney appears poised for an easy win in Nevada on Saturday that would put him in firm command of the party’s see-sawing presidential nominating race. Here is the original post: Romney looks to boost front-runner status in Nevada  Read More →

Washington Occupy protesters comply with no-camping

Tweet WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Some 150 “Occupy” movement protesters who have been camped at a park near the White House since October peacefully removed gear on Saturday after police moved in at dawn to enforce a no-camping rule. Read more from the original source: Washington Occupy protesters comply with no-camping  Read More →

Panetta reassures European allies over defense cuts

Tweet MUNICH (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta reassured European allies on Saturday that Washington remains committed to their security despite an austerity drive, as NATO pushed for new ways for alliance members to maintain capabilities at lower cost. Follow this link: Panetta reassures European allies over defense cuts  Read More →

Afghan Taliban deny Mullah Omar wrote to White House

Tweet KABUL (Reuters) – The Afghan Taliban denied on Saturday that the group’s leader Mullah Omar wrote to the White House last year. Go here to read the rest: Afghan Taliban deny Mullah Omar wrote to White House  Read More →