http://www.sticknews.com/ Stick News - categorized list with advanced search of fresh news headlines by various themes, regions, dates and sources. en-us Copyright 2007-2012 StickNews.com http://www.sticknews.com/ http://www.sticknews.com/images/logo.jpg 125 100 http://www.sticknews.com/content/japanese-emperor-to-undergo-heart-bypass-surgery-68238.htm TOKYO Reuters - Japanese Emperor Akihito will undergo heart bypass surgery this week after a detailed examination found a heart problem had worsened the Imperial Household Agency was quoted as saying on Sunday Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:10:37 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/lull-in-homs-shelling-allows-protests-small-exodus-68234.htm AMMAN Reuters - Syrian security forces eased their week-long bombardment of the central city of Homs on Sunday and let a few families leave opposition districts while thousands of protesters crowded the streets overnight activists said Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:58:40 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/afghans-fret-flight-of-hard-cash-a-sign-of-things-to-come-68237.htm KABUL Reuters - In the crush of people in Kabuls Shahzada money market conspiracy theories are a currency as hard as the bundles of cash in the hands of bearded traders trying to divine their future Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:28:45 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/its-bailout-or-chaos-pm-papademos-tells-greece-68236.htm ATHENS Reuters - Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos has told lawmakers to back a deeply unpopular international financial rescue in a vote Sunday or condemn the country to uncontrolled economic chaos and social explosion Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:30:04 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/al-qaeda-leader-backs-syrian-revolt-against-assad-68235.htm DUBAI Reuters - Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri in a video recording posted on the Internet on Sunday urged Syrians not to rely on the West or Arab governments in their uprising to topple President Bashar al-Assad Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:05:17 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/pressure-builds-for-probe-into-maldives-crisis-68242.htm MALE Reuters - New Maldives President Mohamed Waheed Hussain Manik said on Saturday he was open to an inquiry into how he took office after his predecessor said he had been forced out in a coup Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:18:11 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/fidel-castro-meets-intellectuals-in-9-hour-meeting-68239.htm HAVANA Reuters - Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro held his second lengthy public event in a week this time a nine-hour session with writers and intellectuals Cuban state media said on Saturday in another showing he is doing well after seriousSat, 11 Feb 2012 09:21:07 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/top-us-general-discusses-ngo-case-in-cairo-68241.htm CAIRO Reuters - The top US military officer met Egypts ruling generals in Cairo Saturday and discussed the case of US pro-democracy activists charged in an investigation that has strained ties between Cairo and Washington Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:05:15 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/british-police-arrest-five-at-murdochs-sun-newspaper-68240.htm LONDON Reuters - British police threw Rupert Murdochs scandal-hit News Corporation into fresh turmoil on Saturday by arresting five senior staff at the top-selling daily The Sun in a probe into journalists paying police for tip-offs Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:46:08 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/libya-wants-gaddafi-son-extradited-niger-balks-68243.htm TRIPOLI Reuters - Libya urged Niger on Saturday to extradite Muammar Gaddafis son Saadi saying his call for Libyans to prepare for a coming uprising threatened bilateral ties Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:41:11 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/iran-to-announce-nuclear-progress-ahmadinejad-68072.htm TEHRAN Reuters - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday the Islamic Republic would soon announce very important achievements in the nuclear field state TV reported Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:11:08 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/bombings-hit-syria-saudis-push-for-peace-at-un-68071.htm AMMAN Reuters - Violence flared across Syria including bomb attacks that killed at least 28 people in Aleppo while at the United Nations diplomats said a new effort was afoot to gain backing for an Arab peace plan to end 11 months of bloodshedSat, 11 Feb 2012 03:08:34 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/rock-star-welcome-for-suu-kyi-on-myanmar-campaign-trail-68073.htm KAWHMU Myanmar Reuters - Crowds of thousands lined the streets cheering and tooting horns as Myanmar Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi hit the campaign trail for the first time on Saturday in a bid to become a lawmaker in the countrys parliamentSat, 11 Feb 2012 02:29:39 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/military-kills-11-militants-in-nw-pakistan-officials-67864.htm PARACHINAR Pakistan Reuters - Pakistani forces killed 11 militants and wounded 19 in the northwest on Friday security officials said in a crackdown in the Kurram tribal region near the border with Afghanistan Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:50:47 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/japan-priest-fights-invisible-demon-radiation-67860.htm FUKUSHIMA Reuters - On the snowy fringes of Japans Fukushima city now notorious as a byword for nuclear crisis Zen monk Koyu Abe offers prayers for the souls of thousands left dead or missing after the earthquake and tsunami nearly one yearFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:35:54 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/mexico-cartels-paid-45-million-political-bribes-court-68077.htm MEXICO CITY Reuters - Mexican drug cartels paid 45 million in bribes to buy protection and political favors in a state run by the countrys main opposition party US court documents said on Friday as the party leads polls to win theFri, 10 Feb 2012 10:42:49 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/insight-arms-and-men-out-of-libya-fortify-mali-rebellion-68074.htm DAKAR/KIDAL Mali Reuters - Equipped with heavy weapons from Muammar Gaddafis looted arsenals the Tuareg-led rebels who assaulted the town of Aguelhoc in northern Mali last month overwhelmed the remote garrison Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:04:52 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/saadi-gaddafi-warns-of-uprising-in-libya-tv-68079.htm TRIPOLI Reuters - Muammar Gaddafis son Saadi warned on Friday of an imminent uprising in Libya saying he was in regular contact with people in the country who were unhappy with the authorities put in place after the ousting and killing of hisFri, 10 Feb 2012 07:52:57 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/uk-to-robustly-defend-falklands-argentina-seeks-un-aid-68075.htm UNITED NATIONS Reuters - Londons UN ambassador warned Argentina on Friday that Britain would robustly defend the Falkland Islands if necessary but added that his country remained open to bilateral talks with Buenos Aires on any issue exceptFri, 10 Feb 2012 05:46:57 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/asia-giants-join-iran-diplomacy-as-sanctions-hurt-trade-68076.htm BEIJING/HAMBURG Reuters - China said on Friday it would send a senior official to Tehran to discuss Irans nuclear standoff with the West and India indicated it would also weigh in as Asias two giants seek to head off new sanctions alreadyFri, 10 Feb 2012 04:55:47 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/sudan-ssudan-sign-security-pact-to-defuse-tensions-68080.htm ADDIS ABABA Reuters - Sudan and South Sudan on Friday signed a security agreement which aims to defuse tensions over oil payments which officials had warned could spark a war between the two countries Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:33:16 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/egyptians-protest-against-a-year-of-army-rule-68078.htm CAIRO Reuters - Thousands of Egyptians marched to the Defense Ministry Friday to press demands for the generals to hand over power a day before a strike called by activists to mark the first anniversary of President Hosni Mubaraks fall Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:24:46 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/south-africas-zuma-squashes-mine-nationalization-talk-67865.htm JOHANNESBURG Reuters - President Jacob Zuma squashed more than two years of talk on Friday about the nationalization of South Africas massive mining sector saying state control or ownership of the mines in the worlds biggest platinum producerFri, 10 Feb 2012 03:17:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/pakistan-turmoil-expected-after-pms-contempt-appeal-rejected-67857.htm ISLAMABAD Reuters - Pakistans Supreme Court rejected the prime ministers appeal against summons in a contempt case on Friday and is set to charge him on Monday a move likely to bring fresh political turmoil to the chronically unstable countryFri, 10 Feb 2012 03:14:30 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/analysis-china-wrestles-with-role-in-syria-and-beyond-67862.htm BEIJING Reuters - After bowing to Western pressure over Libya a year ago China blocked a move pressing Syrias leader to step down exposing the difficulties Beijing faces in deciding when to go along with and when to rebuff demands piling up atFri, 10 Feb 2012 03:04:53 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/homs-fears-big-push-by-syrian-tanks-on-stronghold-67856.htm AMMAN Reuters - Syrian tanks massed outside opposition neighborhoods in Homs on Friday as President Bashar al-Assads forces bombarded the city for the fifth day and residents expected a major push to subdue the centre of revolt against his ruleFri, 10 Feb 2012 02:59:53 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/indonesia-says-it-would-study-any-barter-approach-from-iran-67861.htm JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR Reuters - Indonesia would study any approach by Iran to trade by barter but has not received any such overtures from the country trade minister Gita Wirjawan said on Friday Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:37:34 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/eu-asks-india-to-help-bring-iran-to-nuclear-talks-67858.htm NEW DELHI Reuters - The European Union has asked India to use its leverage to bring Iran to the negotiating table over its nuclear program European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said on Friday as Asias third-largest economy prepares toFri, 10 Feb 2012 02:22:43 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/eu-asks-india-to-pressure-iran-over-nuclear-program-report-67638.htm NEW DELHI Reuters - The European Union will ask for Indias help in convincing Iran to abandon its nuclear program and return to the negotiating table EU President Herman Van Rompuy said in a newspaper interview published on Thursday Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:42:29 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/death-toll-in-philippines-earthquake-rises-to-35-67863.htm MANILA Reuters - The death toll from landslides triggered by an earthquake in the central Philippines has risen to 35 and scores of missing are feared dead as rains and aftershocks hamper rescue efforts disaster officials said on Friday Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:50:26 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/jailed-bahraini-activist-renews-hunger-strike-67643.htm DUBAI Reuters - A jailed rights activist in Bahrain has gone back on hunger strike ahead of the February 14 anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights said Thursday Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:19:13 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/arrest-warrant-issued-for-ousted-maldives-president-67635.htm MALE Reuters - The former president of the luxury resort islands of the Maldives faced arrest on Thursday after being ousted from his post earlier in the week in what he said was a coup at gunpoint Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:00:44 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/syrias-homs-bombarded-again-turks-push-for-solution-67634.htm AMMAN Reuters - Armoured reinforcements poured into Homs as President Bashar al-Assads forces bombarded the Syrian city for a fourth day opposition sources said on Thursday worsening the humanitarian situation and prompting a new diplomaticThu, 09 Feb 2012 02:03:38 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/maldives-ex-president-defiantly-awaits-arrest-67859.htm MALE Reuters - Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed awaited arrest in his house on Thursday vowing to stay and fight against the government he says ousted him in a coup with the connivance of the police and the military Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:03:13 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/china-plays-down-rumors-over-chongqing-officials-sick-leave-67642.htm CHONGQING China Reuters - A mysterious consular incident in southwest China has cast an unwelcome spotlight on Bo Xilai a former commerce minister jostling to join the Communist Partys inner circle but muted reaction in state media suggestsThu, 09 Feb 2012 02:01:44 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/india-says-tea-exports-to-iran-facing-payment-hurdle-67636.htm NEW DELHI Reuters - Indian tea exports to Iran are facing payment hurdles the trade secretary said on Thursday the latest sign that Western sanctions are biting the Islamic Republic which is struggling to pay to keep its trade flowing Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:33:37 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/egyptians-must-work-to-end-military-rule-elbaradei-67419.htm LONDON Reuters - Egyptians must overcome economic and political differences to unite and put the country on the path to democracy and away from military rule former presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei said Wednesday Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:20:55 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/red-tape-corruption-pull-rug-from-under-afghan-carpet-business-67641.htm KABUL Reuters - At a small shop a stones throw from the Ghazi Stadium where Afghanistans former Taliban government used to stage its public executions Mohammad Hashem is worried about the death of his carpet business Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:49:21 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/us-drone-strike-kills-four-in-nw-pakistan-officials-67639.htm MIRANSHAH Pakistan Reuters - A US drone attack in Pakistans North Waziristan tribal region near the Afghanistan border killed four suspected militants Thursday intelligence officials said the second such attack in two days Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:01:17 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/russian-chinese-arms-used-in-darfur-abuse-amnesty-67640.htm LONDON Reuters - Russian and Chinese arms are being used to violate human rights in Darfur region in breach of an ineffectual United Nations embargo Amnesty International said on Thursday Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:35:52 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/egypt-to-deploy-soldiers-tanks-ahead-of-strike-67637.htm CAIRO Reuters - Egypts ruling generals said Wednesday they would deploy more soldiers and tanks across the country an announcement seen as a warning to activists planning a national strike on the anniversary of the overthrow of President HosniWed, 08 Feb 2012 03:49:06 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/us-to-move-marines-to-guam-despite-futenma-delay-67414.htm TOKYO Reuters - Japan and the United States said on Wednesday they have started talks to transfer US Marines to Guam from the southern Japan island of Okinawa despite little progress being made on the planned relocation of a US airbase onWed, 08 Feb 2012 03:30:13 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/exclusive-trafigura-deals-in-disputed-sudanese-oil-67418.htm GENEVA Reuters - Swiss-based commodities trader Trafigura has bought oil which the South Sudanese government claims was seized by Sudan its northern neighbor and former civil war foe industry sources told Reuters and is now in a legal disputeWed, 08 Feb 2012 03:20:00 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/exclusive-malaysian-exporters-halt-palm-oil-supply-to-iran-67415.htm KUALA LUMPUR Reuters - Malaysian palm oil exporters have stopped supplying Iran with most of the 30000 tonnes of the food staple the Middle Eastern country buys each month or about half its demand as Western financial curbs on Tehran stymieWed, 08 Feb 2012 03:14:42 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/air-france-to-cancel-40-percent-of-long-haul-flights-67416.htm PARIS Reuters - Air France said on Wednesday it expected to cancel up to 40 percent of its long-haul flights and up to 30 percent of shorter flights as a pilot strike ran into its third day Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:10:25 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/attacks-in-syrias-homs-resume-after-russian-peace-foray-67411.htm AMMAN Reuters - Armored forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad killed at least 47 civilians as they thrust into Homs on Wednesday firing rockets and mortar rounds to subdue opposition districts activists said a day after Russia said AssadWed, 08 Feb 2012 02:58:59 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/chinese-official-takes-leave-in-blow-to-ambitious-bo-xilai-67420.htm BEIJING Reuters - The ambitious Communist Party chief of Chongqing in southwest China Bo Xilai was hit by a political storm on Wednesday after his deputy and long-time ally took leave amid rumors of infighting and even an attempted flight byWed, 08 Feb 2012 02:57:55 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/nato-afghan-and-pakistan-officials-to-hold-border-talks-67413.htm ISLAMABAD Reuters - NATO Afghan and Pakistani military officials will hold talks on improving border security and coordination on Wednesday in a possible sign that tension is easing following a cross-border NATO air attack in November thatWed, 08 Feb 2012 01:36:52 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/south-korea-opposition-party-says-it-will-repeal-us-trade-deal-67417.htm SEOUL Reuters - The leader of South Koreas main opposition party which polls say is headed for a big victory in an April election said on Wednesday it would repeal a free trade deal with the United States if it wins control of parliamentWed, 08 Feb 2012 01:06:33 EST http://www.sticknews.com/content/maldives-installs-new-president-amid-coup-allegations-67412.htm MALE Reuters - The Maldives one of the worlds most renowned tourist destinations installed a new president after the man credited with bringing democracy to the Indian Ocean islands resigned apparently under military pressure following aTue, 07 Feb 2012 11:50:07 EST