Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Syrian rebels eye 'huge operations'

Syrian rebels eye 'huge operations'


Syrian rebels eye 'huge operations'

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 03:34 PM PST

The Free Syrian Army plans to operations against "vital interests" of President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the force's commander said. He called called the Arab League mission a "mockery."

Los Angeles arson suspect charged

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 06:30 PM PST

A German man arrested in Los Angeles early Monday after a string of 52 fires -- mostly in parked cars -- was charged Wednesday with 37 counts of arson, prosecutors said.

Ailing Mubarak wheeled back into court

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:35 PM PST

Ailing former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was wheeled into court Wednesday as prosecutors resumed his trial on charges he ordered protesters killed during the country's uprising last year.

Libya picks armed forces chief

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:05 PM PST

A former Libyan military officer who fought against ex-leader Moammar Gadhafi's troops last year was picked to head the country's armed forces, a move that comes as tensions flare among rival militias.

Former Mexican kingpin pleads guilty

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 04:12 PM PST

A former leader of Mexico's Tijuana drug cartel pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court in San Diego on Wednesday to charges of racketeering and conspiracy to launder money, according to court documents.

Racially charged London murder case ends

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 05:41 AM PST

Two men who were found guilty of the racist murder of a black teenager in London were sentenced Wednesday to more than 14 years in prison each, the court said.

Nigeria union chiefs urge strike amid fuel protests

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 05:18 PM PST

Nigeria's main trade union groups called Wednesday for a general strike and mass rallies beginning next week if a controversial government decision to take away fuel subsidies is not reversed.

Sudan 'Lost boy' hopes for new nation

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 04:47 AM PST

It's been almost two decades since I was separated from my family, my home and my past as a war child. Last year I was able to travel back to East Africa to find my parents, reconnect with others who survived the war and place my vote in the referendum that would eventually lead to the division of Sudan into two independent states.

Myanmar cuts sentences for independence day

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 03:24 AM PST

Myanmar's military rulers have commuted sentences and apparently released prisoners, but opposition activists said the moves were unsatisfactory.

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