Pakistani premier knew of impending attack

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has revelaed that he was informed during his stay in Lahore about the plot to assassinate him in Islamabad, and consequently, he had cancelled his trael to the federal capital on Tuesday night and therefore escaped an assassination...

Horta forgives rebel officer who tried to kill him

Brisbane (ANTARA News) - Timor Leste President Jose Ramos Horta has forgiven Alfredo Reinado, the rebel officer who was killed while leading an attack to assassinate him in Dili last February 11, Timor Leste`s Acting President Fernando `Lasama` de Araujo said.Horta who is...

Threat to kill Putin during trip to Iran

"Russia's security services last night claimed they had uncovered a plot to assassinate President Vladimir Putin during his trip this week to Iran. Suicide bombers were planning to blow up Mr Putin, Interfax news agency said, citing a source in Russia's security agencies....

Germany backflips on Cruise filming ban

"The German Defence Ministry is scrambling to qualify its stance on the Tom Cruise World War II thriller Valkyrie. The Ministry says, despite reports to the contrary, it has no opposition to the film shooting in Germany."

Saddam Supporters Vow Revenge

"Amman - Saddam Hussein's Ba'ath Party threatened on Wednesday to retaliate if the ousted Iraqi leader was executed, warning in an internet posting that it would target United States interests anywhere. The statement appeared on a Web site known to represent the Ba'ath, which...

Is Iraq Headed for Genocide?

"Civil war or not, some human rights experts say Iraq is showing precursor signs of genocide. President George W. Bush has continued to reject assertions that Iraq is in the midst of a civil war. But with the President set to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in...