Panic as Hawaii braces for possible tsunami
Hours after a massive 8.8 earthquake struck Chile, people in Hawaii prepared themselves for a potential tsunami triggered by the earthquake.
Barak: Nuclear Iran a threat beyond Israel
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Friday that Iran’s nuclear program poses a danger that extends beyond Israel. “I can hardly think of a stable world order with a nuclear Iran,” he said.
Uribe can’t run for third term, Colombia high court rules
The Colombian Constitutional Court ruled Friday against holding a referendum that could have cleared the way for President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third consecutive term.
7.0 quake strikes off Okinawa
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Ryukyu Islands early Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Clinton to visit 5 Latin American nations
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit five Latin American nations next week, seeking to foster relationships with some newly elected leaders and cement ties with others.
Hussein officers to get jobs back
Days ahead of national elections, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has announced plans to rehire 20,000 former Iraqi army officers who served under former leader Saddam Hussein.
Thai high court: Ex-PM abused power
Thailand’s supreme court ruled Friday that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra abused his power to expand his huge fortune.
11 held in Italy over alleged PKK training camps
At least 11 people were detained in Italy on suspicion of having terrorism ties to the outlawed PKK group, authorities said Friday.
Myanmar rejects Suu Kyi’s appeal
Myanmar’s Supreme Court rejected Friday an appeal by pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to overturn her house arrest.
Deadly explosions rattle Afghan capital
Two huge explosions shook Afghanistan early Friday, killing at least 12 people and wounding many others, a hospital coordinator said.