Wiesenthal Center blasts Ukrainian honor for "Nazi collaborator"

An influential Jewish human rights organization, Simon Wiesenthal Center, has condemned outgoing Ukrainian president's to declare “Nazi collaborator” Stepan Bandera a national hero.

// Jan. 30, 2010 - 01:01 GMT


Police shoots colleague dead in Moscow

Investigators are looking into the death of a police officer, who was apparently shot by his colleague.

// Jan. 30, 2010 - 01:45 GMT


Moldova to get $570 million in IMF loans

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will provide Moldova with loans worth a total of $570 million to help one of Europe's poorest states in post-crisis recovery.

// Jan. 30, 2010 - 02:23 GMT


U.S. drone attack kills five in Pakistan's tribal belt

At least five suspected militants were killed in Pakistan's restive tribal zone on the border with Afghanistan during a U.S. drone attack on a militant hideout.

// Jan. 30, 2010 - 03:01 GMT


Russia sends tugboat to help ship drifting in Sea of Japan

Russian rescuers sent on Saturday a tugboat to help a cargo vessel with Russian crew drifting in the Sea of Japan.

// Jan. 30, 2010 - 03:32 GMT


UNESCO fears Haiti cultural heritage might be pillaged

UNESCO has launched a campaign to protect Haiti's cultural heritage fearing that art collections might be looted from quake-damaged museums, galleries and churches.

// Jan. 30, 2010 - 04:29 GMT


China warns U.S. about arms sales to Taiwan

China summoned the U.S. ambassador on Saturday warning him about consequences for bilateral relations of planned arms sales to Taiwan.

// Jan. 30, 2010 - 06:03 GMT


Georgian gets 20 years in jail for spying for Russia

A Georgian political scientist and former diplomat was sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges of spying for Russia during the August 2008 war between the two ex-Soviet states.

// Jan. 30, 2010 - 07:19 GMT


Pakistani president signs bill against harassment at workplace

Pakistan's president signed a bill to increase punishment for harassment of women at workplace, national television reported on Saturday.

// Jan. 30, 2010 - 07:55 GMT


At least 10 dead, 20 missing after boat capsizes in south India

At least 10 people died and 20 are missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in the Godavari River in southern India on Saturday, the Hindustan Times and other media reported.

// Jan. 30, 2010 - 08:33 GMT