News 1st Look: Cairo braces for possible new protests

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Cairo braces for possible new protests

Cairo braces for possible new protests
Mexican authorities: Nuevo Laredo police chief gunned down
Police: Gardener admits killing Uganda gay rights activist
Antarctica cruise cut short after ship hits rock
Italian lawmakers rule against search of PM's property
After almost 20 years, Algeria to lift state of emergency
Protests continue to ripple across Mideast, North Africa
Jordanian Islamists to meet king, say protests will continue
Politician nominates WikiLeaks for Nobel Peace Prize
World food prices hit record high, U.N. food group says

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 07:11 PM PST

Although he's made concessions, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak faces another challenge Friday when opponents plan further mass protests. FULL STORY | ACTIVISTS DETAINED | FIGHTING IN THE STREETS

Mexican authorities: Nuevo Laredo police chief gunned down

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 01:46 PM PST

The director of public security in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, was gunned down Wednesday night, officials said, though details of the incident remained scarce.

Police: Gardener admits killing Uganda gay rights activist

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 01:47 PM PST

Ugandan police announced Thursday the arrest of a 22-year-old man who they say confessed to killing gay rights activist David Kato.

Antarctica cruise cut short after ship hits rock

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 10:44 AM PST

It's an adventure the passengers on an Antarctic cruise hadn't bargained for when they signed up for a voyage to the icy continent.

Italian lawmakers rule against search of PM's property

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 01:03 PM PST

The lower house of Italy's parliament voted Thursday against allowing Milan prosecutors to search property belonging to Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, as part of their investigation into charges that he paid for sex with a minor.

After almost 20 years, Algeria to lift state of emergency

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 01:22 PM PST

The president of Algeria plans to soon lift a state of emergency that has been in effect for nearly 20 years, the Algerian Press Service reported Thursday.

Protests continue to ripple across Mideast, North Africa

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 12:40 PM PST

Protests in Egypt have dominated international headlines of late, but signs of unrest are prevalent in several countries throughout the Middle East and Africa.

Jordanian Islamists to meet king, say protests will continue

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 11:32 AM PST

The main Islamist group in Jordan says it plans further street demonstrations Friday here in the capital to protest the appointment of a new prime minister by King Abdullah II.

Politician nominates WikiLeaks for Nobel Peace Prize

Posted: 03 Feb 2011 06:29 AM PST

A Norwegian politician said he has nominated WikiLeaks for a Nobel Peace Prize, citing the website's contribution to "democracy and freedom of speech" worldwide.