Saturday, April 21, 2012

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Costa Concordia salvage set to begin in May

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 11:03 PM PDT

Removing the wrecked cruise liner Costa Concordia from the coastal waters off an Italian island will begin in May and take about a year, the ship's owner said.

More than 100 injured as trains collide in Amsterdam

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 10:40 PM PDT

More than 100 people were injured when two passenger trains collided in Amsterdam on Saturday, authorities said.

China, Russia start joint naval exercises in Yellow Sea

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 09:03 PM PDT

Chinese and Russian warships began six-day joint naval exercises Sunday in the Yellow Sea, China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.

Gunmen kill 15 in Mexican bar, prosecutors say

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 07:29 PM PDT

A group of masked gunmen stormed a popular bar in the Mexican city of Chihuahua late Friday, killing 15 people, including two journalists, state prosecutors said Saturday.

Quake-hit Christchurch to build temporary 'cardboard cathedral'

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 06:35 PM PDT

Fourteen months to the day after an earthquake devastated Christchurch's 19th century cathedral, work is starting on a new center of worship reflecting the spirit of 21st century design.

'A ship flying in space:' Earth seen through the eyes of an astronaut

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 06:34 PM PDT

As an estimated one billion people around the globe take part in events to mark the 42nd Earth Day, Paolo Nespoli's images provide a striking reminder of our planet's awe-inspiring beauty and fragility as an eco-system.

French ICRC official kidnapped in Yemen

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 06:27 PM PDT

A French official of the International Committee of the Red Cross was kidnapped Saturday in western Yemen, an ICRC spokeswoman said.

Maker recalls 'X-Rock' male supplement

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 06:24 PM PDT

The makers of an over-the-counter male sexual supplement are recalling the product after government tests showed some unlisted ingredients "pose a threat to consumers," the company says.

Watergate figure, Christian leader Chuck Colson dies

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 05:36 PM PDT

Chuck Colson, a Watergate-era "hatchet man" for President Richard Nixon who became an influential evangelical leader after serving time in prison, died Saturday afternoon, according to his website. He was 80.

Opiates killed 8 Americans in Afghanistan, Army records show

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 04:52 PM PDT

Eight American soldiers died of overdoses involving heroin, morphine or other opiates during deployments in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011, according to U.S. Army investigative reports.

Lawyer: Zimmerman may remain in jail until middle of next week

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 04:12 PM PDT

The neighborhood watch volunteer who fatally shot Trayvon Martin could remain behind bars until the middle of next week due to concerns about collecting enough funds for his $150,000 bond, his lawyer said Saturday.

Police: Marine stabs and kills another Marine in nation's capital

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 04:05 PM PDT

A U.S. Marine allegedly stabbed another Marine to death after a bar fight early Saturday morning across the street from the Marine Barracks in the nation's capital, police said.

White Sox pitcher Humber throws perfect game

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 03:32 PM PDT

Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox has pitched a perfect game in a 4-0 win over the Mariners in Seattle.

U.N. authorizes 300 unarmed Syria monitors

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 03:23 PM PDT

The U.N. Security Council on Saturday voted unanimously to authorize up to 300 unarmed military monitors to try and bring about compliance with a cease-fire imposed last week in violence-wracked Syria.

Clasico win gives Real the title edge as Barca lose again

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 03:14 PM PDT

Barcelona's Champions League title defense suffered a big blow in rainy London in midweek, and the Spanish club's hopes of a fourth successive La Liga crown were all but ended in similarly wet conditions on home turf on Saturday.

Mom of gang-rape victim says system 'failed' daughter

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 02:57 PM PDT

The mother of a South African girl seen gang-raped in a cellphone video slammed authorities for neglecting to protect her mentally disabled daughter when she was raped before.

Newcastle win opens up Champions League chase as London rivals falter

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 02:52 PM PDT

The race for England's last two European Champions League places took another twist on Saturday as Newcastle's sixth successive victory left London's three leading clubs battling for qualification.

NHL suspends player 25 games for launching himself into playoff foe

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 02:51 PM PDT

The NHL on Saturday suspended Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres for 25 games for launching himself into an opponent during a playoff game earlier this week.

GOP senator asks if White House is linked to Secret Service scandal

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 02:45 PM PDT

The ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee has asked the U.S. Secret Service about the potential involvement of White House staff in the prostitution scandal in Colombia.

Protester dies as Bahrain Grand Prix tensions mount

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 01:15 PM PDT

Opposition groups said Saturday that a protester died after clashes with security forces, amid claims the government is cracking down on demonstrations ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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