Suspected Syrian nuclear site seen razed

WASHINGTON – New commercial satellite images show a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor site has been wiped clean since it was bombed Sept. 6 by Israeli aircraft.
Analysts say the cleanup will [...]

Many Europe banks already cut Iran ties

GENEVA – Britain applauded a U.S. decision Thursday to target Iran with banking sanctions, but many European financial institutions already curbed ties with Tehran and analysts said it wasn’t clear [...]

Shuttle, station hook up in orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronauts aboard space shuttle Discovery and the international space station joined forces Thursday, linking their ships and kicking off the biggest construction job ever attempted by a single team in orbit.
History was made with the 215-mile-high linkup: It was the first time two female commanders met in space.
Retired Air Force Col. [...]

Putin calls for restraint over Iran and Kosovo

LISBON (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called on the West to show restraint over both Iran’s nuclear programme and the future status of Kosovo, ahead of [...]

“Last Supper” to go online

MILAN (Reuters) – A high-resolution image of Da Vinci’s “Last Supper” will soon be posted on the Internet by an Italian technology firm, allowing art lovers and [...]