Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Devastation mounts in Misrata

Devastation mounts in Misrata


Devastation mounts in Misrata

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 05:35 PM PDT

In the wake of what rebels describe as the heaviest shelling yet by pro-government forces on the port of Misrata, much of the western Libyan city appeared to be a wasteland Wednesday. FULL STORY | ON THE SCENE

Hamas, Fatah reach deal for unity government

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 05:41 PM PDT

The rival Palestinian movements of Hamas and Fatah have reached a deal that would establish a new parliament and a date for general elections, Hamas officials told CNN Wednesday.

Afghan man opens fire on American troops

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 03:25 PM PDT

At least two NATO service members died Wednesday when gunfire broke out during an argument with an Afghan pilot at a major base in the capital, military officials said.

Witness: 9 dead from sniper fire in Syria

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 03:25 PM PDT

Members of the U.N. Security Council proved unable to reach a unified stance Wednesday on how to respond to the widespread violence that has engulfed Syria in recent weeks and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of demonstrators.

Why attack Libya and not Syria?

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 03:16 PM PDT

Two countries, two cases of extreme violence committed against citizens by their own government.

Carter among 'Elders' pushing for new Korea talks

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 02:11 AM PDT

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and three other ex-leaders arrived in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss ways to restart long-stalled talks between North and South Korea.

Turkish leader has ambitious plans to build canal

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 11:14 AM PDT

Less than two months before voters are expected to go to the polls in national elections, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan Wednesday announced ambitious plans to dig a new canal through Istanbul that would bypass the existing Bosphorus Strait.

Sources: Security forces fire on protesters in Yemen

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 12:28 PM PDT

Eleven anti-government protesters were killed and more than 100 were injured Wednesday in Sanaa, Yemen, after they were attacked by security forces, two medical sources told CNN.

Alleged drug lord captured in Guatemala

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 09:03 AM PDT

Guatemalan authorities arrested an alleged drug lord wanted by both Guatemala and the United States for aiding the transit of cocaine for a Mexican drug cartel, officials said.

Mexico's top tourist spots 'perfectly safe,' official says

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 10:22 AM PDT

A recent wave of violence caused by turf wars between rival drug cartels and security forces in Mexico has kept many American and international tourists away from the United States' neighbor to the south.

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