Monday, January 23, 2012

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Arraignment set for man accused of shooting at White House

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 11:16 PM PST

A formal arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday for an Idaho man charged with firing a rifle at the White House in an attempt at assassinating the president.

5 things we learned from Monday's debate

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 10:56 PM PST

After Saturday's South Carolina primary shook up the Republican presidential race, the four major candidates matched up on Monday in the first of two debates in Florida, which votes next on January 31. Here are five things we learned:

Mozambique struggles with flooding after storms

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 10:46 PM PST

Double-punched by two Indian Ocean storms, the southern African nation of Mozambique on Tuesday struggled with the destruction of a portion of its main national highway, cut-off communications and a reported death toll of 18, according to the nation's National Institute for Natural Disasters.

Paterno viewing set for Tuesday

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 10:24 PM PST

Public viewings of Joe Paterno were scheduled to start Tuesday afternoon as fans and students continued to come to grips with the legendary Penn State football coach's demise and conflicted legacy.

Romney faces tax questions after debate attacks on Gingrich

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 10:11 PM PST

Mitt Romney attacked surging conservative Newt Gingrich in a Florida debate and prepared to face questions Tuesday about his tax returns being released under pressure in a crucial week for the Republican presidential race.

6 dead after dual car bombings in Iraq, police say

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 10:02 PM PST

At least six people were killed and 30 others wounded Tuesday morning when two car bombs exploded in eastern Baghdad, police officials said.

EU to lift travel restrictions on Myanmar leaders

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 09:33 PM PST

European foreign ministers said Monday that they would loosen travel restrictions on senior members of the Myanmar government in recognition of the Southeast Asian country's recent efforts at political reform after decades of military rule.

Pakistani president Zardari to visit Myanmar, Suu Kyi

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 09:30 PM PST

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will leave for Myanmar on Tuesday to discuss economic ties with the country and to visit longtime democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi.

'Pandaman' creator finds political cartoon a risky business in China

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 08:48 PM PST

With a few masterful strokes, Remon Wang turns the cuddly panda into a menacing state security agent, creating another wildly popular cartoon image across the Chinese cyberspace.

Same-sex marriage a step closer in Washington state

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 08:16 PM PST

Washington moved closer to being the seventh U.S. state to allow same-sex marriage Monday when a key state senator announced her support.

Figure at center of Pakistan 'memogate' wants to testify from abroad

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 08:07 PM PST

The man at the center of a dispute over whether Pakistan's civilian government last year sought U.S. help to sideline the military leadership has decided against going to Islamabad to testify to a commission set up by the Supreme Court.

Embryonic stem cells improve vision for two women

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 07:21 PM PST

Two women with untreatable eye diseases said they had dramatic improvements in their vision after injections of human embryonic stem cells, making it the first documented time these controversial cells have helped someone.

Romanian foreign minister fired for comments on protesters

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 06:55 PM PST

Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc announced Monday that he dismissed the country's foreign minister because of remarks the minister made about anti-government protesters.

Clashes break out in former Gadhafi stronghold; 5 killed

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 06:07 PM PST

Five people were killed and 20 wounded when clashes broke out between pro- and anti- Gadhafi forces in the Libyan city of Bani Walid, one of the last strongholds of those loyal to the late leader, a government official said Monday.

Star goalie snubs White House

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 06:01 PM PST

Opposed to what he called the "out of control" growth of the federal government, Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas declined an invitation to join his teammates at the White House on Monday.

Head of Arab League observers in Syria rejects criticism

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 05:49 PM PST

The head of Arab League observers in Syria rejected criticism Monday that his team had failed to stop killing in the country, where thousands of people have died in clashes between government protesters and opposition forces demanding the end of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Well-known literary translator detained in Iran

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 05:42 PM PST

Family and friends of a well-known literary translator in Iran are concerned for his well-being after he was detained for unknown reasons nearly two weeks ago.

Paterno funeral set for Wednesday

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 05:21 PM PST

Legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno will be buried Wednesday in a private family service, with a public memorial service to follow the next day, his family said Monday.
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