Monday, June 6, 2011

Fierce clashes in Yemen; fate of president uncertain

Fierce clashes in Yemen; fate of president uncertain


Fierce clashes in Yemen; fate of president uncertain

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 05:00 PM PDT

Witnesses said the fiercest clashes since anti-government protests began in Taiz four months ago erupted Monday. Reports conflict about the president's health.

Alleged Libya rape victim is in Romania

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 09:59 AM PDT

Eman al-Obeidy, the woman who caught the world's attention when she accused members of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's forces of gang-raping her, arrived Monday at a refugee facility in Romania.

Syrian TV: 120 security forces killed

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:46 PM PDT

More than 100 people were killed Monday in and around the northern Syrian city of Jisr Al-Shugur in the third consecutive day of violence there, according to reports from the government and opposition groups.

Thousands flee as Arizona fire swells

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 07:03 PM PDT

Crews battling one of the worst wildfires in Arizona history prepared Monday to hold a 30-mile line against the advancing blaze even as accelerating winds threatened to undo their efforts, officials said.

3 Japan nuclear reactors melted down

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 08:30 AM PDT

Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant experienced full meltdowns at three reactors in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami in March, the country's Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters said Monday.

Officer jailed for using Mugabe's toilet

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 07:46 AM PDT

A police officer in Zimbabwe who has languished at a police detention barracks for a month for using a toilet reserved for President Robert Mugabe will learn his fate at end of this week following an appeal to his boss.

Scientist testifies in Anthony trial

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 07:53 PM PDT

The third week of the Casey Anthony murder trial gets underway Monday.

Lenny Dykstra faces more charges

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 05:33 PM PDT

Lenny Dykstra, a three-time major league All-Star outfielder who played for the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies, was charged Monday with multiple counts of allegedly leasing cars using phony businesses and credit information, and with drug possession, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office announced.

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