30 Nov 2009 07:28:51 GMT A drag queen performer applies makeup at a bar in Dali, Yunnan province A drag queen performer applies makeup at a bar in Dali, Yunnan province, November 23, 2009. Local authorities in southwestern Yunnan Province are to convert the bar into a "common room for partner ...
30 Nov 2009 07:17:25 GMT Pirates say ship crew to die if China tries rescue MOGADISHU, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Somali pirates warned on Monday they would kill the crew of a Chinese bulk carrier if China's navy attempted to wrest control of the vessel from them.
In a statement ...
30 Nov 2009 07:13:35 GMT Australia's carbon laws face delay, poll possible (Repeats to additional subscribers)
* Australia's carbon trade policy in peril
* Polls show support for carbon trading, climate action
* Opposition divided, Turnbull faces leadership vote
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30 Nov 2009 07:05:56 GMT U.S. News: Critical Decisions This Week On Batch of Obama Initiatives
WASHINGTON -- A cascade of events this week, involving high-profile topics from Afghanistan to health care to jobs, is challenging the Obama White House's strategy of launching so many initiatives so fast in its first year.
30 Nov 2009 06:50:56 GMT Journalists protest over massacre in Philippines MANILA, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Philippine journalists and human rights activists staged a protest near the presidential palace on Monday, demanding justice for 30 colleagues who were among 57 ...
30 Nov 2009 06:46:37 GMT Workers at Indian plant probed on radioactive leak BANGALORE, India, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Investigators into the leak of a radioactive substance into drinking water at an Indian atomic plant have questioned several employees, officials said on Monday. ...
30 Nov 2009 06:43:40 GMT China digs in on yuan, holds out hand on climate * Wen rebuffs EU on yuan, says it will remain stable for now
* China "solemn and serious" about cutting carbon intensity
* EU bemoans lack of ambition in climate change ...
30 Nov 2009 06:42:49 GMT Honduras opposition wins disputed post-coup election (For full coverage of Honduras election, see [ID:nHONDURAS])
* Opposition leader Lobo easily wins election
* United States looks ready to recognize winner
* Brazil and Argentina say vote is ...
