Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Cairo calm as voters await results

Cairo calm as voters await results


Cairo calm as voters await results

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:21 AM PST

Tahrir Square was peaceful Wednesday as Egyptians awaited initial results of parliamentary elections, a break from the clashes that have gripped Cairo for much of the past two weeks.

UK official: 'Serious consequences' for Iran embassy crashers

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 12:13 PM PST

British Foreign Secretary William Hague will brief Parliament Wednesday about consequences for Iranian protesters who stormed two British facilities in Tehran.

Malawians bake Bin Laden buns

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:17 AM PST

Malawian bakers have taken to naming a bread roll after Osama bin Laden, leading to increased sales and greater commercial success.

Police: Anti-Taliban leader killed in car bomb attack

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 01:36 AM PST

Hashim Khan, an anti-Taliban tribal leader, was killed in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday when a bomb hidden in his car detonated, police said.

Cousteau reports from Florida Everglades

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:47 AM PST

Sometimes, ensuring a green future means having to correct man-made mistakes of the past.

Nigerian senate passes anti-gay bill

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 05:41 AM PST

The Nigerian senate has passed a bill banning same-sex marriages, defying a threat from Britain to withhold aid from nations violating gays rights.

Wednesday eviction awaits LA Occupiers

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:14 AM PST

Throngs of Occupy Los Angeles protesters geared up for eviction early Wednesday as officers in riot gear closed off downtown streets near the movement's encampment.

Ex-Ivory Coast president in custody

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:36 AM PST

Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo arrived Wednesday at the International Criminal Court in The Hague to stand trial for his role in his country's post-election violence that killed thousands.

Rich nations, keep fighting AIDS

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 07:41 AM PST

Julio Montaner says significant inroads against HIV/AIDS have been made, but many wealthy countries are breaking their pledges to give funds to keep up the fight.

Australia's 'wild west' coast

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 02:50 AM PST

Endless stretches of beautiful white beaches, crystal clear water and stunning marine life: the west coast of Australia is an adventurer's playground. The often uncharted shores of the island continent offer travelers a unique mix of thrills and indulgence.

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