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Deep-sea filmmakers killed in Australia helicopter crash
CANBERRA (Reuters) – Two award-winning filmmakers working on a documentary with renowned Hollywood director James Cameron were killed in a helicopter crash in Australia on Saturday, according to National Geographic.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:26 pm
Analysis: Scandal blow puts Indian government in danger
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – There is no clamor for an early general election in India, but the latest blow dealt to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over a massive corruption scandal raises the risk that his wounded government could fall well before its mandate runs out in 2014.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:11 pm
Concession fails to quell violent Egypt clashes
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s army-backed government said it was preparing to move ousted President Hosni Mubarak to a Cairo prison hospital in an apparent bid to calm protests, but clashes continued with police firing tear gas at demonstrators hurling rocks and broken tiles.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:09 pm
Europe’s cold snap claims more victims, travel hit
KIEV/LONDON (Reuters) – Bitterly cold weather sweeping across Europe claimed more victims Sunday, brought widespread disruption to transport services, and left thousands without power with warnings that low temperatures would continue into next week.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:27 pm
Anger after Russia, China block U.N. action on Syria
BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Western and Arab states voiced outrage Sunday after Russia and China vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have backed an Arab plan urging Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to give up power, and Washington vowed harsher sanctions against Damascus.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:27 pm
Ex-Panama strongman Noriega hospitalized
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – Manuel Noriega, Panama’s drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was taken from prison to a public hospital after suffering a possible stroke, the national police said on Sunday.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 8:51 pm
French elections heading for two-horse race: poll
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s presidential election looks set to become a straight fight between Socialist frontrunner Francois Hollande and incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy after both widened the gap with other contenders over the past month, a poll showed Sunday.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 8:12 pm
Iran threatens to hit any country used to attack its soil
TEHRAN (Reuters) – Iran will target any country used as a launchpad for attacks against its soil, the deputy Revolutionary Guards commander said, expanding Tehran’s range of threats in an increasingly volatile stand-off with world powers over its nuclear ambitions.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 7:02 pm
Egypt’s Mubarak may move to prison hospital
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt will prepare Cairo’s Torah prison hospital so it can receive ousted President Hosni Mubarak from the military hospital where he is now detained, an Interior Ministry official said on Sunday, an announcement that could help calm protests.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 6:44 pm
Anti-Putin protesters show staying power in Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Vladimir Putin’s opponents vowed on Sunday to press on with demonstrations against his 12-year domination of Russia after tens of thousands attended a march which kept up the momentum of their protest movement.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 6:18 pm
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Concession fails to quell violent Egypt clashes
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Reuters – Egypt’s army-backed government said it was preparing to move ousted President Hosni Mubarak to a Cairo prison hospital in an apparent bid to calm protests, but clashes continued with police firing tear gas at demonstrators hurling rocks and broken tiles.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:09 pm
17 dead, 13 rescued after migrant boat capsizes
(AP)
AP – Rescuers have recovered 17 bodies and pulled 13 survivors from white-capped waters off this coastal town after an overloaded boat carrying migrants from the Dominican Republic capsized, officials said Sunday.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:56 pm
Local firms vie for Yum’s slice of China market
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Reuters – Four floors up overlooking the bustle of the cavernous Joy City Mall in Beijing, diners take a break from shopping to slurp noodles and nibble on dumplings at an Ajisen restaurant.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:29 pm
Europe’s cold snap claims more victims, travel hit
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Reuters – Bitterly cold weather sweeping across Europe claimed more victims Sunday, brought widespread disruption to transport services, and left thousands without power with warnings that low temperatures would continue into next week.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:27 pm
Pro-EU Niinisto wins Finnish presidency
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Reuters – Pro-Europe politician Sauli Niinisto won Finland’s presidency on Sunday in an election that showed voters want to keep the country in the euro zone despite misgivings over European Union bailouts.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:00 pm
NGO worker cases sent to Egypt court in funding row
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Reuters – The cases of 40 foreign and Egyptian activists, including 19 Americans subject to travel bans over their work for pro-democracy and other groups, have been referred to court, judicial sources said Sunday, deepening a row with the United States.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 9:40 pm
Gunmen publish Yemen president’s photo by force
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AP – A state-run Yemeni newspaper’s office is being occupied by armed men who kicked out the paper’s editors and journalists in order to reinstate the outgoing president’s picture on the front page.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 9:30 pm
Canadian Muslims issue fatwa against "honor killing"
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Reuters – A group of Canada’s leading Muslim clerics has issued a fatwa against so-called “honor killings,” just a week after three members of an Afghan Canadian family were convicted of a gruesome quadruple murder that triggered a national debate about cultural values.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 9:20 pm
Ex-Panama strongman Noriega hospitalized
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Reuters – Manuel Noriega, Panama’s drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was taken from prison to a public hospital after suffering a possible stroke, the national police said on Sunday.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 8:51 pm
Anger after Russia, China block U.N. action on Syria
(Reuters)
Reuters – Western and Arab states voiced outrage Sunday after Russia and China vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have backed an Arab plan urging Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to give up power, and Washington vowed harsher sanctions against Damascus.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 8:31 pm
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Concession fails to quell violent Egypt clashes – Reuters
CTV.caConcession fails to quell violent Egypt clashes
Reuters
By Edmund Blair and Yasmine Saleh | CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt's army-backed government said it was preparing to move ousted President Hosni Mubarak to a Cairo prison hospital in an apparent bid to calm protests, but clashes continued with police firing …
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:14 pm
Former finance minister wins Finland’s presidential election; first … – Washington Post
Globe and MailFormer finance minister wins Finland's presidential election; first …
Washington Post
HELSINKI — A former finance minister won Finland's presidential election Sunday and will become the country's first conservative head of state in five decades. Sauli Niinisto took 63 percent of the votes, compared to 37 percent for his rival, …
Finland Getting First Conservative President in 30 YearsVoice of America
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Conservative Sauli Niinistoe wins Finland presidencyBBC News
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:06 pm
Obama: US prefers to use diplomacy with Iran – USA TODAY
USA TODAYObama: US prefers to use diplomacy with Iran
USA TODAY
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Obama said Sunday he does not think Israel has decided whether to attack Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a standoff that has the Middle East on edge. By Susan Walsh, AP Obama's comments come as Israel's allies are …
Obama: Israel has not decided on attacking Iran
The Associated Press
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:57 pm
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years on the throne – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBritain's Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years on the throne
USA TODAY
By Maria Puente, USA TODAY The Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was up a tree in Kenya gazing at the wildlife below when her father, King George VI, died in London on Feb. 6, 1952. At that moment, 60 years ago today, she was queen of the …
Canada plans big party for Queen Elizabeth's jubileeCTV.ca
The Diamond QueenThe Guardian
Queen renews her dedication to the nation in jubilee messageTelegraph.co.uk
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:40 pm
Snow and ice cause travel disruption – BBC News
BBC NewsSnow and ice cause travel disruption
BBC News
Motorists have been urged to take extra care in treacherous conditions as snow across much of the UK turns to ice. The Met Office has issued nine warnings for ice after disruption to road, rail and air travel following up to 16cm (6in) of snow in some …
Just three inches of snow halts half of all flights at HeathrowTelegraph.co.uk
Snow-go at Heathrow and it's our own faultDaily Mail
Travellers stunned as flights axedThe Press Association
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:36 pm
Europe Struggles to Deal With Cold and Snow – New York Times
New York TimesEurope Struggles to Deal With Cold and Snow
New York Times
Extreme cold and heavy snow buried parts of Europe over last few days, claiming the lives of hundreds of people, straining utilities in France, snarling transportation in Britain and leaving cities like Rome stymied. Eastern Europe was particularly …
European cold snap death toll surpasses 300Telegraph.co.uk
Hundreds dead in Europe cold snapSydney Morning Herald
Europe's cold snap claims more victims, travel hit |Reuters
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:20 pm
‘Barbaric’ embassy attack ‘served no purpose’ – ABC Online
CTV.ca'Barbaric' embassy attack 'served no purpose'
ABC Online
The Syrian Embassy in Canberra is calling on the Australian Government to take swift action against those who ransacked the mission at the weekend. A group of up to 40 men stormed the embassy in the southern Canberra suburb of O'Malley about 9:30pm …
Britain under pressure to withdraw diplomatic recognition of SyriaTelegraph.co.uk
Protesters storm Syrian consulate in IstanbulTimes of India
Arrests at Syrian embassy protestBBC News
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:19 pm
Army Defector Promises Fight to Free Syria – TIME
Telegraph.co.ukArmy Defector Promises Fight to Free Syria
TIME
By AP / BASSEM MROUE and LEE KEATH Sunday, Feb. 05, 2012 (BEIRUT) — The commander of rebel Syrian soldiers said Sunday there is no choice but to use military force to drive President Bashar Assad's regime from power as fears mounted that government …
U.S. proposes international coalition against Syria after U.N. vetoNew York Daily News
Anger after Russia, China block UN action on SyriaReuters
Syrian rebels kill nine soldiers in Idlib provinceJerusalem Post
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:15 pm
Fidel Castro publishes 1000-page memoir – USA TODAY
USA TODAYFidel Castro publishes 1000-page memoir
USA TODAY
HAVANA (AP) – Fidel Castro spent six hours presenting a two-volume memoir to an audience at a Havana convention center, state media said Saturday. It was a rare appearance for the retired and increasingly reclusive former Cuban leader.
Cuban ex-President Fidel Castro launches memoirsBBC News
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 9:53 pm
Tens of thousands brave Moscow cold to protest against Putin – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesTens of thousands brave Moscow cold to protest against Putin
Los Angeles Times
The third mass protest in Moscow in two months against Russia leader Vladimir Putin and demanding fair elections appeared to have been the largest yet. Demonstrators brave bitterly cold weather in Moscow to attend a massive protest against Russian …
Anti-Putin protesters show staying power in RussiaReuters
Russia's unlikely protest song rocks rally
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Dueling mass rallies held in MoscowCNN International
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 4:32 am
