Saturday, January 29, 2011

Anti-Mubarak protests around the world

Anti-Mubarak protests around the world

Anti-Mubarak protests around the world

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 06:23 PM PST

Egyptians and activists around the world protested in various cities Saturday in support of protests in Egypt calling for President Hosni Mubarak to step down. Fears of anarchy l U.S., Britain push Mubarak for reform l Yemenis protest l Cairo protesters 'lose fear' | FULL STORY

Experts: Egypt's fate rests in hands of popular military

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 08:35 PM PST

When tens of thousands hit the streets to decry an authoritarian regime -- calling for its overthrow, trying to overrun police, setting fires -- one might expect the arrival of army tanks would be met with fear, consternation and violence.

Police: Train collision in Germany kills 10

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 06:20 PM PST

Ten people were killed and 43 were injured, 18 seriously, when two trains collided in eastern Germany late Saturday, a Magdeburg Police spokesman said.

Haiti sets date for second round of voting

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 02:13 PM PST

Haiti's political crisis will not be resolved until well into spring as the nation's election panel announced a timetable for a runoff and subsequent vote tally.

Pakistan car bomb blast kills 7

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 09:22 AM PST

At least seven people died and 15 were wounded when a car bomb exploded in a tunnel in northwest Pakistan, police said Saturday.

Deputy governor killed in Afghan attack

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 08:34 AM PST

The deputy governor of Afghanistan's Kandahar province was killed in a suicide attack Saturday, a government official said.

Russian police identify airport bomber

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 02:47 PM PST

The man who detonated a bomb at Domodedovo Airport in Moscow on Monday, killing 35 people, was a 20-year-old from the North Caucasus, the Russian Investigative Committee said Saturday.

Clijsters triumphs in Australian Open final

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 01:04 PM PST

Kim Clijsters claimed her fourth grand slam title with a 3-6 6-3 6-3 victory over China's Li Na in a thrilling Australian Open final in Melbourne Saturday.

Chaos erupt at funeral of Ugandan gay rights activist

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 03:07 AM PST

A pastor rebuked homosexuals at the funeral of a Ugandan gay rights activist, prompting chaos as sympathizers stormed the pulpit and grabbed his microphone away.

Flooding in Saudi Arabia kills 10; 3 missing

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 03:12 AM PST

Torrential flooding this week in the western Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah continues to disrupt life in the region as schools were set to close on Saturday, according to the nation's state news.
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