Friday, February 25, 2011

Homeless man finds daughter through Twitter

Homeless man finds daughter through Twitter


Homeless man finds daughter through Twitter

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A New York City homeless man has been reunited with his daughter after eleven years, thanks to Twitter.


Libya unrest: Gaddafi forces violently quell Tripoli protest

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Mercenaries and army forces put down an attempt by protesters on Friday to break Col. Muammar el-Gaddafi's hold on this capital city, opening fire on crowds who had taken to the streets after prayers to mount their first major challenge to the government's crackdown, witnesses said.


US imposes sanctions on Libya in wake of crackdown

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US imposes sanctions on Libya - The United States closed its embassy in Tripoli on Friday and imposed unilateral sanctions against Libya, including the freezing of billions in government assets, as the Obama administration made its most aggressive move against Col. Muammar el-Gaddafi since his security forces opened fire on protesters.


Gaddafi makes surprise appearance as protests continue

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Clashes erupted in Tripoli on Friday as security forces loyal to Col. Muammar el-Gaddafi used gunfire to try to disperse thousands of protesters who streamed out of mosques after prayers to mount their first major challenge to the government's crackdown in the capital.


Libya crisis: Some Indians cross over to Tunisia

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A group of Indians employed in Libya have fled across the border into Tunisia saying basic needs cannot be met in the Libyan town of Zawiyah, where there has been heavy fighting between forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and his opponents who want to end his 41-year rule.


After Raymond Davis, another American detained in Pak

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Pakistani security and intelligence operatives detained a US national in this northwestern city on Friday for not possessing valid travel documents and took him to an undisclosed location for interrogation, officials said.


Pakistan's opposition splits with ruling party

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Pakistan's largest opposition party ended its coalition with the party of President Asif Ali Zardari in the country's most populous province on Friday, dealing a blow to the national government.


Kate's dress, the talk of London Fashion Week

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Britain's top designers were showing off their new hotly anticipated collections at London Fashion Week till a couple of days ago - but whereas fabrics and colour palettes are the usual topic of conversation, this season there is only one subject on everybody's lips; Kate Middleton's wedding dress.


Libyan ambassadors to France, UNESCO resign

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A Libyan official says Libya's ambassadors to France and to the U.N. cultural and education organization have resigned.


UN to meet on sanctions for Libya as revolt deepens

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International efforts to stem the bloodshed in Libya appeared to gain momentum on Friday, with the United Nations Security Council scheduled to meet to discuss a draft proposal for sanctions against Libyan leaders and NATO convening an emergency session in Brussels.


6 killed as Iraqis protest in 'day of rage'

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Thousands marched on government buildings and clashed with security forces in cities across Iraq on Friday, in the largest and most violent anti-government protests here since political unrest began spreading in the Arab world several weeks ago.


Thousands of Jordanians protest in support of reform

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The leader of Jordan's largest opposition group has warned that citizens' patience is wearing thin with the government's "slow" moves toward reform.


We will 'Live and die in Libya,' says Gaddafi's son

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Moammar Gaddafi's son has vowed his family will "live and die in Libya," and will not allow "a bunch of terrorists" to take control of the country. In an interview aired on Friday on Turkish TV, he was asked if his family has a "plan B" in the face of the growing unrest in Libya and plans to leave the country.


China blocks searches for US ambassador

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China widened its Internet policing after online calls for protests like those that swept the Middle East, with social networking site LinkedIn and searches for the U.S. ambassador's name both blocked on Friday.


A bride who was trapped in New Zealand earthquake

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A woman pulled from the rubble of New Zealand's earthquake three days ago got married today, in a poignant glimmer of hope for a country coming to terms with the disaster.


In Cuba, cigar lovers are a lifeline

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Simon Chase, a British sage of the cigar world, stood in an elegant hotel salon here on Wednesday before a select group of aficionados, scrutinizing a box of 1970s cigars for evidence of their proclaimed vintage.


US pulling back in Afghan valley it called vital to war

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After years of fighting for control of a prominent valley in the rugged mountains of eastern Afghanistan, the United States military has begun to pull back most of its forces from ground it once insisted was central to the campaign against the Taliban and Al Qaeda.


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