Friday, December 24, 2010

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West African leaders threaten use of force against Gbagbo

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 10:51 PM PST

At an emergency meeting Friday, West African leaders warned they will not hesitate to use "legitimate force" if necessary to defuse an escalating crisis in Ivory Coast sparked by incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo's refusal to cede power.

Report: Karzai open to Taliban setting up office in Turkey

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 10:43 PM PST

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said Friday that he'd welcome a Taliban office opening in Turkey, that country's state-run news agency reported, adding that such a development could help peace talks in his war-torn nation.

40 killed outside World Food Programme office in Pakistan

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 10:30 PM PST

A blast at a food distribution point in Pakistan killed at least 40 people and injured 70 others on Saturday, a senior government official said.

Report: Karzai open to Taliban setting up office in Turkey

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:54 PM PST

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said Friday that he'd welcome a Taliban office opening in Turkey, that country's state-run news agency reported, adding that such a development could help peace talks in his war-torn nation.

Blast in Philippine chapel injures 6

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:47 PM PST

A blast at a Christmas Day Mass injured six people in southern Philippines, including the priest officiating the service, authorities said.

Official: 31 killed, 62 injured in Pakistan blast

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 08:59 PM PST

A blast at a food distribution point in Pakistan killed 31 people and injured 62 others on Saturday, a senior government official said.

Violence up in Afghanistan, U.N. warns

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 08:34 PM PST

Afghanistan is seeing higher levels of violence this year than last year at this time, with 20% more civilians killed and the number of "security incidents" up by 66%, the United Nations says in a new report.

Report: Tunisian forces kill 1, hurt 4 protesters

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 08:15 PM PST

Tunisian security forces opened fire Friday afternoon on protesters, killing one civilian and wounding four others as demonstrations in the North African country entered their second week, the state-run TAP news agency reported.

As Christmas Eve becomes Christmas Day, services herald holiday

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 08:02 PM PST

As Christmas Eve became Christmas Day around the world, services and celebrations marked the holiday.

Pioneer fighter for gay rights

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 07:54 PM PST

This week President Barack Obama signed into law the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," which banned gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the U.S. armed forces.

12 ways of giving -- without reaching into your wallet

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 07:35 PM PST

In this season of holiday parties and gift-giving, CNN Heroes offers ways to give from your heart -- without having to reach into your wallet -- and help a Hero help others. Happy giving.

Official: Christmas Eve bombings in Nigeria leave dead, injured

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 06:48 PM PST

Five blasts went off in the Nigerian city of Jos Friday night as residents were celebrating Christmas Eve, leaving dead and injured, a regional government official said.

Earthquake shakes Puerto Rico, no injuries reported

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 06:28 PM PST

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit Puerto Rico on Friday, rattling residents but causing no immediate reports of damage.

Imam of controversial N.Y. mosque proposal to begin U.S. speaking tour

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 06:13 PM PST

The imam behind the controversial Islamic community center and mosque planned near the site of the September 11 attacks in New York will begin a nationwide speaking tour next month to promote the project and encourage interfaith dialogue, a spokeswoman said Friday.

A glimpse of daily life in North Korea

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 05:53 PM PST

Hundreds of Christmas flights canceled as storm threatens East Coast

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 05:29 PM PST

Delta Air Lines has pre-emptively canceled approximately 500 Christmas Day flights, a company spokesman said Friday, as it and other U.S. airlines work to get ahead of a storm that's threatening the East Coast.

Burglar makes off with valuable Warhol, Lichtenstein prints

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 05:12 PM PST

A crafty burglar tunneled through a hallway wall into a New York home and made off with valuable jewelry, watches and artwork by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.

When will Santa get there? Ask NORAD, Google

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 05:04 PM PST

Think half-eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Governor regrets not informing victim's family before commuting killer

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 05:01 PM PST

A day after commuting the sentence of a man convicted of killing an unarmed teenager during a racially charged confrontation, New York Gov. David A. Paterson said he regretted not informing the victim's family first.
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