Archive for March 5th, 2010
Iraq war was ‘right’, says Brown
Prime Minister Gordon Brown tells the Iraq inquiry he fully backed the 2003 war and troops had all the equipment they needed.
No CommentsGreece ‘not seeking finance aid’
German leader Angela Merkel says the stability of the eurozone is ‘assured’, as Athens sees violent protests over spending cuts.
No CommentsUkraine’s Black Sea Fleet ’shift’
New Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych suggests he would allow Russia’s Black Sea Fleet to remain in Ukraine.
No CommentsEU considers general carbon tax
The European Commission plans an EU-wide tax on carbon as part of the EU’s green energy agenda - but the UK opposes such a move.
No CommentsPirates hijack Norwegian tanker
Pirates have hijacked a tanker and are sailing it towards the Somali coast, the ship’s Norwegian owners say.
No CommentsEx-Bosnian leader back in UK jail
Former Bosnian president Ejup Ganic will remain in jail in London while his application for bail is considered.
No CommentsSomali pirates, security personnel in 4 shootouts (AP)
AP - NAIROBI, Kenya — Signaling a new offensive mindset, international military officials vowed Friday to fight the pirates as swarms of Somalis moved into the waters off East Africa. Four shootouts with pirates showed that high-seas attacks are intensifying with the end of the monsoon season.
Clashes in Athens as Greek PM seeks EU debt help (AP)
AP - The Greek parliament approved new spending cuts and taxes Friday aimed at defusing the country’s debt crisis, while protesters opposed to the measures fought with police outside. Prime Minister George Papandreou headed abroad to seek European leaders’ support for his efforts.
Strong aftershocks hit quake-stunned Chile (AP)
AP - The most powerful aftershock in six days sent terrified Chileans fleeing into quake-shattered streets and forced doctors to evacuate some patients from a major hospital on Friday as the nation struggled to comprehend the scope of the disaster that hit it.
NATO details its Afghan night raids policy (AP)
AP - A new directive from NATO’s top commander in Afghanistan orders coalition forces to avoid night raids when possible, but to bring Afghan troops with them if they must enter homes after dark.