Monday, February 21, 2011

Make-or-break moment for al Qaeda

Make-or-break moment for al Qaeda


Make-or-break moment for al Qaeda

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 01:01 PM PST

When historians in future years grapple with the significance of the overthrow of the Mubarak regime in Egypt 10 days ago, coming as it did in the wake of the "Jasmine" January 14 Revolution in Tunisia, they may judge it not only as a seismic event, shattering and renewing the Arab political order, but also the key watershed moment in confronting the global al Qaeda threat.

Yemen

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 09:05 AM PST

Between 3,000 to 3,500 anti-government protesters demonstrated peacefully in the Yemeni capital Sanaa for the 11th consecutive day Monday.

Protest primer

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 05:04 PM PST

Two months ago, a Tunisian fruit vendor lit a match that started a fire that has spread throughout the Arab world. Muhammad Bouazizi's self-immolation prompted anti-government protests that toppled the regime in Tunisia and then Egypt. The demonstrations have spread across a vast swath of the Middle East and North Africa. Here are the latest developments, including the roots of the unrest.

Wisconsin protests ease, fight remains

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 07:54 PM PST

Wisconsin's growing demonstration over a budget bill continues Monday with guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine fame planning to play for the protesters a day after Republican Gov. Scott Walker signaled no retreat on the measure. Supporters call the bill vital, but opponents label it union-busting.

Avlon: Left freaks out in Wisconsin

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 04:07 PM PST

The newly elected executive began implementing his campaign platform in a tough economic environment.

Gov't shutdown: What would happen?

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 01:37 PM PST

After not being able to agree on a budget last year, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through March 4.

Slain girl's stepmom charged

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 02:10 PM PST

Elisa Baker, the stepmother of 10-year-old Zahra Baker, was indicted Monday on second-degree murder charges in the girl's death, a Catawba County, North Carolina, court clerk told CNN.

Facebook app tells you about breakups

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 06:56 AM PST

Stalk much?

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