Friday, January 28, 2011

Egyptian military deploys in Cairo under curfew (AP)

Egyptian military deploys in Cairo under curfew (AP)

Egyptian military deploys in Cairo under curfew (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 11:47 AM PST

Egyptian army armored vehicle are seen outside the television building following protests in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. The Egyptian capital Cairo was the scene of violent chaos Friday, when tens of thousands of anti-government protesters stoned and confronted police, who fired back with rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons. It was a major escalation in what was already the biggest challenge to authoritarian President Hosni Mubarak's 30 year-rule. (AP Photo/Victoria Hazou)AP - Egypt's military deployed on the streets of Cairo to enforce a nighttime curfew after the sun set Friday on a day of rioting and violent chaos that was a major escalation in the challenge to authoritarian President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule.

US to review aid to Egypt, WH spokesman says (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 12:52 PM PST

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions on Egypt during his daily news briefing at the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP - The Obama administration threatened on Friday to reduce a $1.5 billion program of foreign aid to Egypt based on President Hosni Mubarak's response to swelling street protests in Cairo and other cities.

Economy gains, but not enough to ease jobs crisis (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 08:48 AM PST

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates untouched between zero and 0.25 percent is announced, January 26, 2011. The Federal Reserve gave the U.S. economy a lukewarm assessment on Wednesday despite recent signs the recovery was strengthening, saying high unemployment still justified its $600 billion bond-buying program. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)AP - The economy gained strength at the end of last year as Americans spent at the fastest pace in four years and U.S. companies sold more overseas.

Obama open to 'tweak' of health care, not repeal (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 09:29 AM PST

President Barack Obama addresses the Families USA 16th Annual Health Action Conference, in Washington, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. Families USA is an consumer advocacy health care organization. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP - President Barack Obama ridiculed lingering opposition to his 10-month-old health care law Friday and vowed to oppose efforts to repeal it, underscoring his commitment to his signature legislative achievement despite the new reality of a divided Congress.

Mandela, 92, home from S. African hospital (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 07:52 AM PST

Former South African President Nelson Mandela, leaves the the Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. Mandela was discharged from the hospital Friday after suffering an acute respiratory infection that has responded well to treatment, officials said. Surgeon-General Vejaynand Ramlakan told reporters that after three days in Johannesburg's Milpark Hospital, the 92-year-old anti-apartheid icon would now receive home-based care. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)AP - Former South African President Nelson Mandela was whisked home Friday from a hospital where the 92-year-old had been treated for a respiratory infection, with only a glimpse of his head covered by a surgical cap visible as he was wheeled into an ambulance.

NASA marks 25th anniversary of Challenger accident (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 11:00 AM PST

Stephen Feldman, at podium, president and CEO of the Astronauts Memorial Foundation speaks in front of the memorial during a rememberance ceremony to mark the 25th Anniversary of space shuttle Challenger explosion at the Kennedy Space Center visitor complex in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/John Raoux)AP - Hundreds gathered at NASA's launch site Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, receiving words of hope from the widow of the space shuttle's commander.

World markets sink as protests escalate in Egypt (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 10:19 AM PST

Trader David O'Day talks on his mobile phone as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)AP - Escalating protests in Egypt jarred world financial markets Friday. Stocks fell while the dollar, Treasurys and gold rose as investors sought to reduce their exposure to risk.

In future, cars might decide if driver is drunk (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 12:35 PM PST

Laura Dean Mooney, national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), holds up a photograph of her late husband Mike and their daughter as U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stands behind her during a news conference announcing the new Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) in Waltham, Mass., Friday morning, Jan. 28, 2011. Mooney's husband was killed 20 years ago by a drunk driver. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)AP - An alcohol-detection prototype that uses automatic sensors to instantly gauge a driver's fitness to be on the road has the potential to save thousands of lives, but could be as long as a decade away from everyday use in cars, federal officials and researchers said Friday.

Comedian Charlie Callas dead in Las Vegas at 83 (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 11:37 AM PST

AP - Charlie Callas, a versatile comedian whose zany faces and antics made him a regular for more than four decades on television, in films and on casino stages, has died in Las Vegas. He was 83.

Murray beats Ferrer, into Australian Open final (AP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 07:39 AM PST

Britain's Andy Murray yells as he celebrates a point win over Spain's David Ferrer during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)AP - Andy Murray will get another chance to end a near 75-year winless streak for British men in Grand Slam singles tournaments after beating Spain's David Ferrer 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-1, 7-6 (2) Friday to reach the Australian Open final.

Mubarak orders army to back police against unrest (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 12:29 PM PST

Riot police walk past burning tyres placed to form a barricade during clashes with protesters in Cairo January 26, 2011. REUTERS/Goran TomasevicReuters - President Hosni Mubarak sent troops and armored cars into Egyptian cities on Friday in an attempt to quell street fighting and mass protests demanding an end to his 30-year rule.

Obama: will not refight battle over healthcare law (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 10:41 AM PST

The United States Capitol building is seen as legislators move into a weekend of crucial health care deliberations in Washington March 19, 2010. Democratic leaders in the U.S. REUTERS/Jim BourgReuters - President Barack Obama said on Friday his healthcare overhaul is an important part of efforts to cut the budget deficit and insisted he will not "refight" the battle to pass the law.

Consumer spending, trade buoy U.S. economy in Q4 (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 12:34 PM PST

A woman carries shopping bags along a sidewalk in New York City, December 6, 2010. REUTERS/Mike SegarReuters - The U.S. economy gathered speed in the fourth quarter to regain its pre-recession peak with a big gain in consumer spending and strong exports, removing doubts about the recovery's sustainability.

China rating agency blames U.S. for "credit war" (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 12:09 PM PST

United States money printing plates are seen at the Museum of American Finance in New York October 15, 2010. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonReuters - The ultra-loose monetary policy of the United States is setting the stage for "a world credit war," a Chinese rating agency said on Friday, in the latest warning against soaring debt burdens in developed economies.

Ford profit drops on higher costs, shares slide (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 06:20 AM PST

Ford Motor Co unveils the new 2011 Ford Explorer outside the Ford Motor World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan July 26, 2010. REUTERS/Rebecca CookReuters - Ford Motor Co's fourth-quarter profit disappointed Wall Street, due to higher costs to launch new vehicles like the Explorer SUV, increasing commodity prices and a loss in Europe, sending its shares down 5.5 percent.

U.S. and Japan told time running out to deal with debt (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 11:02 PM PST

Reuters - Japan and the United States faced new pressure to confront their swollen budget deficits as the IMF and rating agencies demanded more evidence they can bring their public debts under control.

Companies pull hard in pricing tug-of-war (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 04:35 AM PST

Reuters - Fretful central bankers and hard-pressed consumers hoping companies will swallow rising input costs look set to be disappointed as evidence grows that prices will increase in coming months.

Microsoft's Windows disappoints on lukewarm PC sales (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 10:58 PM PST

Microsoft founder Bill Gates, seen here addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, and British Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday gave 130 million dollars between them to help developing countries eradicate polio.(AFP/Johannes Eisele)Reuters - Sales of Microsoft Corp's Windows software fell short of outsized expectations, rekindling fears that the spread of mobile gadgets will erode its main PC-focused business.

Mubarak calls out army as protesters go on rampage (AFP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 12:36 PM PST

Egyptian gather around the burning headquarters of the of the ruling National Democratic party (NDP) in central Cairo. Egypt's embattled President Hosni Mubarak called out the army and declared a curfew in key cities on Friday as tens of thousands of protesters rampaged through the streets demanding an end to his three decades in power.(AFP/Khaled Desouki)AFP - Egypt's embattled President Hosni Mubarak called out the army and declared a curfew in key cities on Friday as tens of thousands of protesters rampaged through the streets demanding an end to his three decades in power.

Clashes in Tunisia as new cabinet sworn in (AFP)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 11:35 AM PST

Inhabitants of Kasserine kiss a Tunisian flag during a demonstration in front of the government palace in Tunis. Clashes broke out in the Tunisian capital on Friday between riot police and hundreds of demonstrators, as a new cabinet aimed at putting an end to mass protests was sworn into office.(AFP/Fethi Belaid)AFP - Riot police and hundreds of protesters clashed in the Tunisian capital Friday, as a new cabinet was sworn into office in a bid to end the unrest that has followed president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's ouster.
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