Wednesday, June 1, 2011

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Government forces fighting tribesmen in Yemen's capital

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 10:46 PM PDT

Fighting continued Wednesday into Thursday between government forces and tribesmen in Yemen's capital, as Sanaa residents reported hearing explosions near the presidential palace, a government source said.

Phil Ivey files lawsuit, boycotts World Series of Poker

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 10:41 PM PDT

Phil Ivey, one of the world's best poker players, is boycotting this week's World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and is suing his sponsor.

Russia bans fresh European produce, state media report

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 10:39 PM PDT

Russia has announced a ban on fresh vegetable imports from the European Union, state media reported Thursday.

Police: Afghan militants attack Pakistani checkpoint, killing 23

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 10:34 PM PDT

More than 200 Afghan militants crossed over and attacked a checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, sparking a firefight that left 23 security forces dead, a police official said Thursday.

Massachusetts tornadoes kill at least 4

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 10:29 PM PDT

Search and rescue efforts were under way early Thursday after tornadoes cut a path of destruction through western Massachusetts, killing at least four people and destroying a number of homes and buildings, state officials and witnesses reported.

Nadya Suleman's doctor loses California medical license

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 10:06 PM PDT

The California fertility doctor who implanted a dozen embryos in Nadya Suleman, resulting in the birth of eight babies, will lose his medical license on July 1, state officials said.

Venezuela captures alleged guerrilla who carried guitar alongside gun

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 09:02 PM PDT

Venezuelan authorities have arrested a key ideological leader of the FARC leftist guerrilla group who is known as "The Singer" for his role as a musician promoting the rebel movement, officials said Wednesday.

OAS readmits Honduras to its ranks

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 08:52 PM PDT

The Organization of American States voted Wednesday to readmit Honduras into the regional body.

Zimbabwe's parliament approves $98 million loan from China

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 08:39 PM PDT

Zimbabwe's parliament has ratified a 20-year $98 million loan from China to build a defense college, despite objections from members of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party that the poverty-stricken country should prioritize the spending in other ways.

Bolivia boots visiting Iranian minister after Argentina complains

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:28 PM PDT

The Bolivian government expelled an Iranian minister to avoid a diplomatic rift with Argentina, the country's foreign minister said.

Massachusetts tornadoes kill at least 4

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:22 PM PDT

At least two confirmed tornadoes descended upon towns in western Massachusetts on Wednesday, leaving at least four dead and smashing homes and buildings across a 40-mile stretch, state officials and witnesses reported.

Mexican police chief, officers charged with helping cartels

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:15 PM PDT

Ten police officers, including a police chief, in central Mexico were arrested this week on charges of protecting the ruthless Zetas drug cartel, officials said.

Microsoft gives peek at Windows 8

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:14 PM PDT

The next version of Windows will look a lot like Windows Phone 7. But the familiar PC design is still there under the hood.

Ouattara names cabinet in Ivory Coast

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:13 PM PDT

President Alassane Ouattara got his cabinet Wednesday, after a six-month post-electoral crisis that claimed hundreds of lives.

Chavez mocks missile base reports

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 07:07 PM PDT

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez mocked reports that his country is building missile launchers in its territory with the help of Iran.

Australians urge end to Indonesia cattle export amid report of abuse

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 06:54 PM PDT

Australians are demanding a ban on cattle exports to Indonesia after an investigation revealed brutal treatment that included animals getting flogged, kicked and bleeding to death in some cases.

New York pulls out of federal immigration program

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 06:41 PM PDT

New York is pulling out of a controversial federal program aimed at catching and deporting illegal immigrants with criminal histories, the state's governor said Wednesday.

Groupon CEO done fretting over copycats

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 05:55 PM PDT

Andrew Mason wanted to show how he's grown since founding and leading Groupon.

CNN Student News Transcript: June 2, 2011

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 05:34 PM PDT

June 2, 2011

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