Saturday, January 1, 2011

CNN.com Recently Published/Updated

CNN.com Recently Published/Updated


Eyewitness: Chinese police, protesters clash after villager's death

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:53 PM PST

Villagers and police clashed outside a small town in southeastern China on Saturday, one week to the day after a popular local leader there died under contested circumstances, an eyewitness said.

Sheriff's deputy shot, killed in western Ohio

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:48 PM PST

A sheriff's deputy was shot and killed Saturday after responding to reports of gunfire at a trailer park in western Ohio, the sheriff said.

Report: Foot-and-mouth disease spreading in South Korea

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:05 PM PST

South Korean officials confirmed additional cases of foot-and-mouth disease despite nationwide quarantine efforts, the Yonhap News Agency reported Sunday.

Fatality confirmed from Australian flooding

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 09:51 PM PST

A 41-year-old Queensland woman is the first confirmed fatality of massive flooding in Australia, an emergency agency said Sunday.

Two police officials shot dead in Baghdad

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 09:35 PM PST

Iraq opened the new year with bloodshed, as two police officials were shot dead in the capital, the Interior Ministry said.

Navy opens investigation into raunchy videos

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 09:06 PM PST

The Navy has opened an investigation into how a series of raunchy videos, full of sexual innuendo and anti-gay remarks, were produced and shown to the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise while on deployment supporting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Death toll rises to 7 in Midwest storms

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 08:43 PM PST

An orange X was painted on homes destroyed in a Missouri town during a series of fast-moving Midwest and Southern storms that left at least seven people dead, dozens injured and even more without a home.

Brazil inaugurates first female president

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 08:39 PM PST

Brazil's first female president was sworn in Saturday amid cheers and tears from supporters, many of whom followed her rise from freedom fighter brutally persecuted by the country's military junta in the 1960s to head of state.

Deadlines pass in Ivory Coast without action

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 08:04 PM PST

A new year opened with intransigence in a divided Ivory Coast, as two political rivals ignored threats and deadlines Saturday for one another to step down.

Gas leak repaired following evacuations in Long Island town

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 07:31 PM PST

A propane gas tank leak that prompted the evacuations of an estimated 900 homes in Shirley, New York, was contained, officials said Saturday night.

Israel reports hitting targets in Gaza

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 07:25 PM PST

The Israeli military launched airstrikes in northern and central Gaza early Sunday, said spokesmen for the Israel Defense Forces and Hamas.

2 troops killed in Afghanistan

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 07:09 PM PST

Two troops were killed Saturday in southern Afghanistan, NATO's International Security Assistance Force said.

4 dead after fire spreads on Russian passenger plane

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 06:28 PM PST

Four people were killed Saturday and more than 43 others were injured, four critically, after a Russian passenger jet caught fire shortly before takeoff, authorities said.

Fire causes evacuation of water ride at Florida theme park

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 06:16 PM PST

A fire Saturday led to the evacuation and indefinite closing of a water flume ride at the Islands of Adventure park in Orlando, Florida, officials said.

The GPS Challenge: January 2, 2011

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 05:12 PM PST

N. Ireland water situation improves

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 04:49 PM PST

Northern Ireland was getting a handle on its water shortage Saturday, getting more customers back online after several major water pipes burst in a rapid thaw that followed record low temperatures last week.

Yemen begins debating constitutional reforms

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 02:18 PM PST

Yemen's parliament on Saturday began debating proposed amendments to the country's constitution despite calls from the United States not to proceed with any planned action.

Police respond to hospital call to find employee dead

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 01:56 PM PST

Police found an employee of a Maryland hospital near Washington, D.C., dead on Saturday after they responded to an assault call, authorities said.

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