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Report: Abbas, Meshal meeting postponed
The meeting between Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and head of the Hamas political bureau, Khaled Meshal, was postponed to Sunday because of difficulties in the negotiations between the two sides, Al Jazeera TV reported on Saturday.
'Halutz appointment was a mistake'
Appointing an air force commander to the position of IDF Chief of General Staff was a mistake, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Emmanual Sakal said Saturday.
Sakal, formerly OC Ground Forces, told Israel Radio that it had been a mistake to think that a pilot, "no matter how talented," could deal effectively with the problems faced by ground forces, especially during a war.
Haniyeh: We'll accept a state for a 10-year truce
Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday that his Hamas group would be willing to accept a temporary Palestinian state in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem in exchange for a 10-year truce with Israel.
Mubarak says Egypt proposed new Mideast peace plan
According to Mubarak, an Egyptian delegation plans to travel to Washington in February to discuss the plan.
U.S., N. Korea 'get going' on new round of nuke talks
The United States and North Korea have agreed to restart six-party talks on eliminating the North's nuclear weapons as soon as possible and strive for concrete progress at the next round, the top U.S. nuclear envoy said Saturday.
US wary of China's new space weapon
Criticizing China's test of an anti-satellite weapon, the State Department said Friday "modern life as we know it" depends on the security of space-based technology.
U.S. Wants Base in Czech Republic
The United States has asked the Czech Republic to host a radar base that would be part of a global missile defense system, the prime minister announced Saturday, drawing a warning from Russia of retaliatory actions.
Navy Relieves Sub Commander After Deaths
According to the officials, a Navy investigation determined that the incident was avoidable and due in part to a poor decision by the commander. He was identified by a congressional aide and on a Navy Web site as Edwin Ruff.
Darfur aid 'on brink of collapse'
Fourteen UN aid agencies working in Sudan's troubled Darfur region have warned that their relief operations will collapse unless security improves.
Syria, Iraq vow to promote ties in all fields
Syria and Iraq vowed on Saturday to promote bilateral relations in all fields and on all levels on the last day of Iraqi President Jalal Talabani's landmark visit to Damascus.
Chavez Says Castro Battling for Life
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Friday that Fidel Castro is 'battling for his life' and that he spoke with the ailing Cuban leader for nearly half an hour several days ago.
U.S., Iran and Venezuelan battling for influence in Ortega's new Nicaragua
The U.S. is again battling leftists in Daniel Ortega's Nicaragua. This time, the fight is being waged not with guns and guerrilla warfare, but with free tractors, health clinics and donated electrical plants.
Ethiopian troops soon to withdraw from Somalia
Ethiopian troops will start withdrawing from Somalia "within the next few days", said Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.
He could not guarantee that Ethiopian troops would stay in Somalia until the proposed African peace corps was ready.
Australians face snake invasion
Experts have warned that an army of snakes is on the move, looking for water. Driven by extreme thirst they have been discovered in gardens, bedrooms and even Australian shopping centres.
Bad news for citrus; good news for others
It took just five nights of bitter cold to ruin $1 billion in citrus and other produce, but some crops thrived in the frigid temperatures.
Peaches, cherries, apples and grapes are maturing nicely thanks to the ongoing chill, which helps trees and vines bloom properly to produce quality fruit.
Honduras cancels oil storage takeover
The Honduran government announced on Friday that it had reversed its decision to temporarily take over the private oil storage terminals of two U.S. oil companies.
The U.S. ambassador had warned the takeover could have "serious" consequences.
Iowa software case may broaden
The plaintiffs in Iowa's class-action antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. claim they have uncovered information that indicates the software company is violating its 2002 agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
The API issue also has landed Microsoft into trouble with the European Commission, which imposed a 3 million-euros-a-day fine last July for failure to provide proper software documentation. In response, the company provided 8,500 pages of documentation in November.
Hackers Use European Storm to Spread E-Mail Attack
A massive malware attack spread throughout the world Thursday and Friday by teasing e-mail recipients to open infected messages supposedly about European wind storms. The attackers use of the subject line "230 dead as storm batters Europe" was an effective way to lure careless computer users into opening mail infected with the "Storm Worm" virus.
Hackers Attack Gorbachev's Web Site
Hackers attacked the Web site of a foundation run by former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, accusing him of brutally suppressing a pro-independence demonstration in Soviet Azerbaijan in 1990.
Zeus worshippers demand temple access
After all these centuries, Zeus may have a few thunderbolts left. A tiny group of worshippers plans a rare ceremony Sunday to honor the ancient Greek gods, at Athens' 1,800-year-old Temple of Olympian Zeus. Greece's Culture Ministry has declared the central Athens site off-limits, but worshippers say they will defy the decision.
51% of Women Are Now Living Without Spouse
Coupled with the fact that in 2005 married couples became a minority of all American households for the first time, the trend could ultimately shape social and workplace policies, including the ways government and employers distribute benefits.
Parents say "enough" as child parties go wild
The cost and range of children's birthday parties has spiraled out of control, according to one group of U.S. parents and educators who have joined forces to collectively stamp their feet and say "enough is enough."
Catholics respect Islam - Benedict
" ... Believers of different religions should try to work together for peace, starting by condemning violence, which has been used too often in the past under the pretext of religious motivation ... ," the German-born Pope said.
The meeting between Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and head of the Hamas political bureau, Khaled Meshal, was postponed to Sunday because of difficulties in the negotiations between the two sides, Al Jazeera TV reported on Saturday.
'Halutz appointment was a mistake'
Appointing an air force commander to the position of IDF Chief of General Staff was a mistake, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Emmanual Sakal said Saturday.
Sakal, formerly OC Ground Forces, told Israel Radio that it had been a mistake to think that a pilot, "no matter how talented," could deal effectively with the problems faced by ground forces, especially during a war.
Haniyeh: We'll accept a state for a 10-year truce
Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday that his Hamas group would be willing to accept a temporary Palestinian state in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem in exchange for a 10-year truce with Israel.
Mubarak says Egypt proposed new Mideast peace plan
According to Mubarak, an Egyptian delegation plans to travel to Washington in February to discuss the plan.
U.S., N. Korea 'get going' on new round of nuke talks
The United States and North Korea have agreed to restart six-party talks on eliminating the North's nuclear weapons as soon as possible and strive for concrete progress at the next round, the top U.S. nuclear envoy said Saturday.
US wary of China's new space weapon
Criticizing China's test of an anti-satellite weapon, the State Department said Friday "modern life as we know it" depends on the security of space-based technology.
U.S. Wants Base in Czech Republic
The United States has asked the Czech Republic to host a radar base that would be part of a global missile defense system, the prime minister announced Saturday, drawing a warning from Russia of retaliatory actions.
Navy Relieves Sub Commander After Deaths
According to the officials, a Navy investigation determined that the incident was avoidable and due in part to a poor decision by the commander. He was identified by a congressional aide and on a Navy Web site as Edwin Ruff.
Darfur aid 'on brink of collapse'
Fourteen UN aid agencies working in Sudan's troubled Darfur region have warned that their relief operations will collapse unless security improves.
Syria, Iraq vow to promote ties in all fields
Syria and Iraq vowed on Saturday to promote bilateral relations in all fields and on all levels on the last day of Iraqi President Jalal Talabani's landmark visit to Damascus.
Chavez Says Castro Battling for Life
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Friday that Fidel Castro is 'battling for his life' and that he spoke with the ailing Cuban leader for nearly half an hour several days ago.
U.S., Iran and Venezuelan battling for influence in Ortega's new Nicaragua
The U.S. is again battling leftists in Daniel Ortega's Nicaragua. This time, the fight is being waged not with guns and guerrilla warfare, but with free tractors, health clinics and donated electrical plants.
Ethiopian troops soon to withdraw from Somalia
Ethiopian troops will start withdrawing from Somalia "within the next few days", said Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.
He could not guarantee that Ethiopian troops would stay in Somalia until the proposed African peace corps was ready.
Australians face snake invasion
Experts have warned that an army of snakes is on the move, looking for water. Driven by extreme thirst they have been discovered in gardens, bedrooms and even Australian shopping centres.
Bad news for citrus; good news for others
It took just five nights of bitter cold to ruin $1 billion in citrus and other produce, but some crops thrived in the frigid temperatures.
Peaches, cherries, apples and grapes are maturing nicely thanks to the ongoing chill, which helps trees and vines bloom properly to produce quality fruit.
Honduras cancels oil storage takeover
The Honduran government announced on Friday that it had reversed its decision to temporarily take over the private oil storage terminals of two U.S. oil companies.
The U.S. ambassador had warned the takeover could have "serious" consequences.
Iowa software case may broaden
The plaintiffs in Iowa's class-action antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. claim they have uncovered information that indicates the software company is violating its 2002 agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
The API issue also has landed Microsoft into trouble with the European Commission, which imposed a 3 million-euros-a-day fine last July for failure to provide proper software documentation. In response, the company provided 8,500 pages of documentation in November.
Hackers Use European Storm to Spread E-Mail Attack
A massive malware attack spread throughout the world Thursday and Friday by teasing e-mail recipients to open infected messages supposedly about European wind storms. The attackers use of the subject line "230 dead as storm batters Europe" was an effective way to lure careless computer users into opening mail infected with the "Storm Worm" virus.
Hackers Attack Gorbachev's Web Site
Hackers attacked the Web site of a foundation run by former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, accusing him of brutally suppressing a pro-independence demonstration in Soviet Azerbaijan in 1990.
Zeus worshippers demand temple access
After all these centuries, Zeus may have a few thunderbolts left. A tiny group of worshippers plans a rare ceremony Sunday to honor the ancient Greek gods, at Athens' 1,800-year-old Temple of Olympian Zeus. Greece's Culture Ministry has declared the central Athens site off-limits, but worshippers say they will defy the decision.
51% of Women Are Now Living Without Spouse
Coupled with the fact that in 2005 married couples became a minority of all American households for the first time, the trend could ultimately shape social and workplace policies, including the ways government and employers distribute benefits.
Parents say "enough" as child parties go wild
The cost and range of children's birthday parties has spiraled out of control, according to one group of U.S. parents and educators who have joined forces to collectively stamp their feet and say "enough is enough."
Catholics respect Islam - Benedict
" ... Believers of different religions should try to work together for peace, starting by condemning violence, which has been used too often in the past under the pretext of religious motivation ... ," the German-born Pope said.