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WHO reemphasizes safety of A/H1N1 flu vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO)on Thursday reemphasized the safety of A/H1N1 flu vaccine, saying a small number of deaths that occurred after vaccination were actually not caused by the vaccine itself.

World economic recovery underway but timid: OECD

The Paris-based Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) confirmed Thursday the worldwide economic recovery was underway, but still too timid to halt rising unemployment upsetting leading developed countries.

Pentagon kicks off 45-day investigation in Fort Hood shootings

The U.S. Department of Defense Thursday ordered a major review of the shootings in an Army base earlier this month.

Geithner urges to reform U.S. financial regulatory regime

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Thursday that Congress must keep pushing forward to overhaul the nation´s financial regulatory regime to ensure a sustained recovery.

Nasrallah re-elected as Hezbollah leader

Hassan Nasrallah has been re-elected as Hezbollah leader for a sixth term, the Lebanese Shiite armed group said on Thursday.

Trial of 9/11 suspects in federal court helps improve U.S. image in Muslim world, says CFR expert

A U.S. expert said on Wednesday that trying accused mastermind behind the 9/11 terror attacks in federal court would help improve U.S. image in the Muslim world.

France, Iraq reach defense pacts on ordnance, personnel

Iraq and France have reached several "important" pacts on ordnance and defense personnel exchange, the visiting Iraqi Defense Minister Abdelkader Jassem al-Obeidi announced Wednesday.

NATO postpones conference on forces for Afghanistan: spokesman

NATO has delayed a meeting on boosting forces for Afghanistan to take all developments into account, including U.S. President Barack Obama´s decision on his new strategy.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in Kabul

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton paid unannounced visit to Afghanistan´s capital Kabul on the eve of oath taking ceremony of President Karzai Wednesday, local media reported.

Singapore hosts inaugural Clean Energy Expo Asia

As many as 71 exhibitors, 80 international speakers and 2,000 participants from international gathered in Singapore on Wednesday for the first-ever trade fair and conference in Asia on clean energy.

Belgium´s Van Rompuy chosen EU president

After a drawn-out night of bickering in Brussels, EU leaders have finally opted for Belgian Premier Herman Van Rompuy to become the 27-nation bloc´s first full-time president.

New EU president described as low-key

Analysts trying to explain the surprise choice of Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy as the EU´s first full-time president are speculating that Union leaders were not eager to have a high-profile personality represent the EU to the world.

UK´s Ashton chosen EU foreign minister

EU leaders also agreed to appoint British EU Commissioner Catherine Ashton as the bloc´s new high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, or foreign policy chief.

Iran rejects shipping uranium abroad

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki says that Iran will not ship its low-enriched uranium out of the country for processing.

Iran: Better ties with the West based on change of manner

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says better ties with the West would be possible if western nations change their manner and respect his country´s rights.

Abdullah: Not to work with current government

Afghanistan´s ex-Presidential candidate and Karzai´s main rival, Abdullah Abdullah, says he will not work with the current government.

Obama, South Korea´s Lee want North to end nuclear plans

Visiting US President Barack Obama has met with South Korean counterpart, Lee Myung-bak in Seoul.

Karzai sworn in for second term amid tight security

Hamid Karzai is preparing to begin his second term as Afghan president. He was sworn into office on Thursday amid tight security.