Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo (r) chats with former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (l) on Thursday at the headquarters of the Lula Institute here. EFE
Opposition accuses Syrian regime of civilian "executions"
Beirut (dpa) - At least 32 people were killed Wednesday in violence in Syria, according to the opposition, including 15 civilians allegedly executed by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.
Dozens of Afghanistani immigrants moved to pekanbaru detention house
Pekanbaru, Riau (ANTARA News) - As many as 22 immigrants hailing from Afghanistan and Pakistan have been moved from Bengkalis district to the Pekanbaru Immigration Detention House (Rudemin), an immigration official has reported.
Olympics-Cuban hurdler Robles targets fast time in U.S.
HAVANA, (Reuters) - Cuba's Olympic high hurdles champion Dayron Robles will attempt to get close to 13 seconds when he sharpens his London Games build-up with his first athletics meetings in the United States next month.
BOSTON (AP) -- Investors who see opportunity in Asia's growth typically think of China first. That's one reason why there's no shortage of options for U.S. investors looking to buy a stock mutual fund that focuses on China.
