International Headlines

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:02:07 -0400
>TOP STORIES as of 0800 HKT -- 27 March, 2010

> ALLAWI'S COALITION WINS MOST SEATS IN IRAQ PARLIAMENT
Ayad Allawi's Iraqiya coalition edged out Prime Minister Nuri
al-Maliki's coalition to win the most seats in Iraq's parliament
in this month's national vote, according to results.

> U.S., RUSSIA AGREE TO CUT NUKES BY THIRD
The United States and Russia have reached "the most
comprehensive arms control agreement in nearly two decades,"
President Obama said Friday.

> S. KOREAN NAVY SHIP SINKS IN YELLOW SEA
A South Korean navy ship was sinking in the Yellow Sea near
North Korea, and the navy was shooting at an unidentified ship
toward the north, Yonhap News Agency reported.

> CLERICS VOICE REGRET OVER CHURCH ABUSE
Top Catholic European clerics express shame, anger and regret
Friday over a widening abuse scandal in the church that has
reached Pope Benedict XVI's doorstep.

> MURDOCH CALLS TIME ON FREE ONLINE NEWS
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch follows through with plans to charge
for online content with the announcement that from June users
must pay to access two UK news sites.

> EU APPROVES BAILOUT LOANS FOR GREECE
German Chancellor Angela Merkel planned a news conference Friday
after her victory in securing a bailout plan for Greece that
involves funds from both Europe and the International Monetary
Fund.

> BA CREW TO LAUNCH SECOND STRIKE WAVE
British Airways cabin crew were set to start a second wave of
strikes at midnight Friday over the airline's planned changes to
pay and working conditions.

> BA WORKER IN COURT ON TERROR CHARGES
A British Airways worker charged with preparing to fund and
commit terrorism is due to appear in court Friday in London.

BUSINESS
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> RED KNIGHTS DELAY MAN UTD BID
The group of wealthy businessmen planning to buy English Premier
League champions Manchester United has ruled out making a bid
until the end of the season.

> GOOGLE.CN: R.I.P OR GOOD RIDDANCE?
How do Chinese Internet users feel about Google's decision to
move most of its search functions from the mainland? That all
depends on who you ask.

> WHY CHINA COULD BOOST YOUR CAREER
With China's increasing importance in global business,
experience of working in the world's fastest-growing economy
could add gloss to your resume, say experts.