8/26 The Star Online: World Updates

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. The Star Online: World Updates - Update: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 MYT 10:31:15 AM Chavez threatens break with Colombia August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said on Tuesday he was preparing to break off diplomatic relations with Colombia in an escalating dispute over Bogota's decision to grant the U.S. military access to Colombian bases. Space shuttle launch postponed again August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - NASA delayed a Wednesday morning liftoff of the space shuttle Discovery because of an apparent problem with a valve in its fuel tank. Tobacco to kill 6 million people next year - report August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tobacco use will kill 6 million people next year from cancer, heart disease, emphysema and a range of other ills, global cancer experts said in a report issued on Tuesday. North, South Korea hold rare talks on split families August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am SEOUL (Reuters) - Red Cross officials from North and South Korea begin three days of talks on Wednesday in a rare contact between the rivals to discuss the plight of families separated after their 1950-53 Korean War. Iran puts leading reformers on trial over unrest August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am TEHRAN (Reuters) - A prosecutor demanded on Tuesday "maximum punishment" for a senior reformer accused of acting against national security, a crime which can carry the death sentence, in Iran's fourth mass trial of moderates since a disputed election. Most HK health workers balk at H1N1 vaccine - study August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am HONG KONG (Reuters) - Just over half of health workers surveyed in Hong Kong do not want to be vaccinated against the H1N1 virus because of fears of side effects and doubts about its effectiveness. North Korea invites U.S. envoy for nuclear talks - reports August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has invited the U.S. envoy overseeing ties with the prickly state to visit for nuclear talks next month, South Korean media said on Tuesday, as the United States pushes sanctions against Pyongyang. Honduras vows to press ahead on elections August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - The de facto government in power in Honduras since a June military coup vowed on Tuesday to stick to a plan to hold a presidential election in November, even if other countries don't recognize the result. Israel's Netanyahu says seeking settlements formula August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am LONDON (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he was seeking a formula to enable renewed talks with the Palestinians while permitting Jewish settlers to "live normal lives". Study links high blood pressure to memory trouble August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am CHICAGO (Reuters) - People as young as 45 with high blood pressure are more likely to have memory troubles, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday in a study suggesting aggressive early treatment of the condition may pay huge dividends. UK, Israel warns Iran over nuclear programme August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am LONDON (Reuters) - Britain and Israel warned Iran on Tuesday that it faced tougher international sanctions if it failed to cooperate on its disputed nuclear programme. No immunity in any CIA abuse cases - U.N. rights chief August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am GENEVA (Reuters) - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said on Tuesday there should be no immunity from prosecution for torture of terror suspects in a U.S. probe of alleged CIA prisoner abuse cases. Early results show Afghan election too close to call August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am KABUL (Reuters) - The first partial results from Afghanistan's election had President Hamid Karzai and his main rival running neck-and-neck on Tuesday, suggesting a close race headed for a second round. Pakistani Taliban confirm leader is dead - BBC August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani Taliban militants confirmed on Tuesday for the first time that their leader, Baitullah Mehsud, had been killed, the BBC reported. Space shuttle fueled for second launch try August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - NASA prepared for a second bid to launch the shuttle Discovery and seven astronauts on Wednesday on a mission to deliver lab equipment, supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. FACTBOX - Tobacco could kill 1 billion this century - report August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am Following are some of the main findings in the new Tobacco Atlas by the World Lung Foundation and the American Cancer Society. Greek opposition attacks government over fires August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's socialist opposition leader said the government had mishandled the fighting of fires that tore through Athens suburbs, destroyed thousands of hectares of forest and forced thousands to flee their homes. Russia says nothing suspicious found on Arctic Sea August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Tuesday nothing suspicious was found on board the Arctic Sea ship, whose seizure by suspected pirates off the coast of Europe this month sparked a media storm. UK's Brown condemns welcome for Libyan bomber August 26, 2009 at 12:43 am LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Tuesday he was "angry and repulsed" by the rapturous reception given to Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi on his return to Tripoli in Libya last week. North Korea invites U.S. envoy for nuclear talks - reports August 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has invited the U.S. envoy overseeing ties with the prickly state to visit for nuclear talks next month, South Korean media said on Tuesday, as the United States pushes sanctions against Pyongyang. UK's Brown condemns welcome for Libyan bomber August 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Tuesday he was "angry and repulsed" by the rapturous reception given to Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi on his return to Tripoli in Libya last week. China's Hu visits Xinjiang, no riot trials this week August 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao visited the restive region of Xinjiang this week for the first time since the July 5 riots, urging officials to maintain stability, state television said on Tuesday. Palestinian PM seeks aid for embryo state August 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - An international airport for a future state of Palestine, national institutions and new rail links were listed by the Palestinian prime minister on Tuesday in a government programme needing foreign funding. Britain warns Iran of more sanctions over nuclear plans August 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned Iran on Tuesday it could face further international sanctions if it fails to cooperate on its disputed nuclear programme. Ravaging of Athens 'lungs' revealed by fires August 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm ATHENS (Reuters) - Among the acres of forests in the outskirts of Athens reduced to cinders by a three-day inferno, expensive villas with pools have appeared. Pakistani Taliban confirm leader is dead - BBC August 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani Taliban militants have for the first time confirmed that their leader, Baitullah Mehsud, has been killed, the BBC reported on Tuesday. Iran MP says no post-vote detainees raped in jail August 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm TEHRAN (Reuters) - An Iranian parliamentary investigation has found that opposition leaders' allegations that some reformers were raped in jail are baseless, a member of the investigating committee said on Tuesday. Canada resists pressing U.S. on Khadr release August 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Canadian government will try to appeal court decisions that ordered it to press the Obama administration to release Canadian Guantanamo inmate Omar Khadr, spokeswoman Catherine Loubier said on Tuesday. Early results show Afghan election too close to call August 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm KABUL (Reuters) - The first partial results from Afghanistan's election had President Hamid Karzai and his main rival running neck-and-neck on Tuesday, suggesting a close race headed for a second round.   This email was sent to excelea@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? 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