Lockerbie bomber Megrahi dies in Libya leaving unanswered questions

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:11:52 -0400

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, the Libyan convicted of the 1988 bombing of a PanAm flight over Lockerbie, died of cancer on Sunday aged 60, leaving many questions on the attack and its aftermath unanswered.

Russia says West still considering military action on Iran

Sun, 20 May 2012 19:59:05 -0400

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's deputy foreign minister said on Sunday that military action against Iran over its nuclear program was being considered in some Western countries.

NATO seeks unity on Afghan war despite French exit plan

Sun, 20 May 2012 19:31:14 -0400

CHICAGO (Reuters) - NATO leaders charting a path out of Afghanistan sought on Sunday to dispel fears of a rush for the exits in the unpopular war even as France's new president vowed to stick by his pledge to withdraw French troops by year's end.

Zuckerberg weds longtime girlfriend, no word on prenup

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:41:09 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Details of Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg's surprise wedding trickled out on Sunday, but mysteries remained, not least whether there was a prenuptial agreement in place that could affect Zuckerberg's large stake in the company.

Italy quake kills at least six, damages historic buildings

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:55:13 -0400

SANT' AGOSTINO, Italy (Reuters) - A strong earthquake in northern Italy killed at least six people, injured dozens and damaged historic buildings including a famed mediaeval castle early on Sunday, waking terrified citizens and sending thousands running into the streets.

Yahoo near selling partial Alibaba stake for $7.1 billion: source

Sun, 20 May 2012 20:22:06 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc is nearing a deal on Sunday to sell part of its stake in Alibaba Group back to the Chinese company for $7.1 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.

U.S. trainer shot in Yemen, army advances on militants

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:15:47 -0400

SANAA/ADEN (Reuters) - Islamist militants shot and seriously wounded a U.S. military instructor in Yemen on Sunday, while the army closed in on a town controlled by al Qaeda-linked fighters in heavy fighting that killed at least 27 people, local officials said.

In tornado-weary Joplin, graduates eager to move on despite Obama visit

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:24:14 -0400

JOPLIN, Mo (Reuters) - Having the president of the United States speak at commencement would normally be the most memorable day in the life of a high school senior.

Apple, Samsung CEOs set for court talks

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:53:40 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The chief executives of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd are used to running the show at their global tech empires, but they will be in for a different experience when they arrive at a San Francisco federal courthouse on Monday.

Insight: Indonesia tycoon Bakrie gears up for presidential bid

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:05:41 -0400

TANGERANG, Indonesia (Reuters) - There are many ways to describe Indonesia's Aburizal Bakrie: multi-millionaire businessman, global mining tycoon, heavyweight contender for the presidency in 2014. One description that does not spring to mind is man of the common people.