Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Tuesday, 23 November 2010


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N. Korea Shells South Korean Island, Killing Troops

Pyongyang unleashes artillery barrage at Yeongpyeong island, prompting South to return fire
This picture taken by a South Korean tourist shows huge plumes of smoke rising from Yeonpyeong island in the disputed waters of the Yellow Sea on November 23, 2010.

China Calls for Talks, Stability on Korean Peninsula

Foreign Ministry requests new six-nation talks with N. Korea, even though US has ruled that out for now
People arrive from Yeonpyeong Island, at Incheon port, west of Seoul, South Korea, 23 Nov 2010

Death Toll at Cambodia's Water Festival Rises as Nation Mourns

Government sets up official inquiry into country's most serious loss of life in decades
Buddhist monks chant prayers for the dead at bridge where less than 24 hours earlier more than 370 people died in a stampede, Nov. 23, 2010.

Iran Denies Technical Problems Set Back Nuclear Efforts

Nuclear chief says Tehran's enemies 'failed to achieve their goal' of using computer virus to disrupt nuclear endeavors
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during  visit to the Natanz uranium enrichment facilities some 300 kms, south of the capital Tehran, 08 Apr 2008

Palestinians Criticize Israeli Land Bill

Legislation would make it difficult for Israel to withdraw from captured territories of East Jerusalem or Golan Heights
An ultra-orthodox Jewish man walks near the Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, 22 Nov 2010

Bemba Supporters Say War Crimes Trial is Political

Congolese rebel leader, former vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba faces counts of crimes against humanity, war crimes at ICC
Congo's former VP Jean-Pierre Bemba is seen in the courtroom of the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands, 22 Nov 2010

Ireland Faces Political Turmoil After Bailout Decision

Prime Minister Brian Cowen says he'll call an election for early next year, but some politicians say it's not soon enough
Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen reacts during a press conference at government buildings in Dublin, Ireland, regarding a massive EU-IMF bailout, 22 Nov 2010

EU: Haitian Election Should Take Place as Scheduled

European Union's diplomatic mission chief says vote should go forward despite cholera epidemic currently ravaging the country
Man, carrying woman with cholera symptoms, walks past campaign posters showing presidential candidate Jude Celestin in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 11 Nov., 2010.

Haitians Search for Clean Water

In rural areas, people fear rivers, streams that have sustained them for years
People suffering cholera symptoms rest on stretchers as they crowd the entrance of a public hospital in Limbe village near Cap Haitian, Haiti, 22 Nov 2010

Conservationists Working to Protect Endangered African Manatees

Marine animal is important part of environment and local folk lore, but fishing communities hunt them for great profit
A manatee is rescued in Senegal, Nov 2010

Britain Announces Royal Wedding Date

Prince William, Kate Middleton will marry on April 29 at Westminster Abbey in London
Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton during a television interview recorded and aired on the day they announced their engagement 16 Nov. 2010.
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