Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Gillard calls for Australian Labor Party leadership vote

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:28 PM PST

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard attempted Thursday to thwart a perceived challenge to her leadership of the Labor Party from former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd by announcing that she will put the matter to a vote of Labor members of Parliament on Monday morning.

'Let's all play hollow the leader ...'

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:22 PM PST

The night Bob Hawke lost the Labor leadership 20-odd years ago, I was a tender recruit to the Canberra press gallery who found myself, fortuitously, marooned at the Prime Minister's office door whilst the Labor caucus was dispatching the occupant.

20 killed in attacks in Baghdad

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:19 PM PST

At least 20 people were killed and 68 wounded in a number of explosions and shootings across Baghdad on Thursday morning, Iraqi police said.

Yao Ming: 'Everyone wants to be next Jeremy Lin'

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:10 PM PST

When Yao Ming retired from professional basketball seven months ago, there were fears that interest in the NBA among China's 1.3 billion people would dwindle.

Behind the scenes of Australia's political 'soap opera'

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:08 PM PST

In announcing his resignation as Foreign Minister Wednesday, Kevin Rudd referred to the "soap opera" underway in Australian politics.

Avalanches hit Indian Kashmir, killing 11 soldiers

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:06 PM PST

Two avalanches swept over military camps in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 11 soldiers and leaving eight others missing, authorities said Thursday.

Police: Employee shoots 2 supervisors at Connecticut hospital

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 10:32 PM PST

An employee at a Connecticut hospital shot two of his supervisors after a disciplinary incident, authorities said.

Radio bombs, mysterious stickers probed in Bangkok blasts

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 10:27 PM PST

A series of blasts last week in Thailand that set off accusations between Iran and Israel involved bombs disguised as radio sets, police said Wednesday.

Santorum on the budget: Close enough for government work

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 10:08 PM PST

Rick Santorum pointed out the growth of government benefits compared to defense spending during Wednesday night's Republican candidates debate in Mesa, Arizona, hosted by CNN and the Republican Party of Arizona.

Gingrich misses target on Iran's nuclear effort

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 09:52 PM PST

Newt Gingrich criticized the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff for characterizing Iran as a "rational actor" in international affairs and defending the possibility of preventing an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites, during Wednesday night's Republican candidates debate hosted by CNN and the Republican Party of Arizona.

Jury recommends 26 years for ex-lacrosse player

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 09:27 PM PST

A jury late Wednesday recommended a prison sentence of 26 years for a former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of second-degree murder and grand larceny in the death of his ex-girlfriend.

Argentina declares two-day mourning period after train crash kills 50

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 09:13 PM PST

Argentina's president declared a two-day mourning period after a commuter train plowed into a barrier at a Buenos Aires station, killing 50 people and injuring hundreds more.

U.S. envoy meets North Korean officials for nuclear talks

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 08:13 PM PST

A U.S. envoy is meeting with North Korean officials in Beijing on Thursday to discuss Pyongyang's nuclear program, the first such talks since the death of the longtime leader Kim Jong Il.

Obama signs payroll tax agreement into law

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 07:39 PM PST

President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed into law the agreement passed by Congress last week to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits while preventing a cut in payments to Medicare doctors.

Somalia conference opens with Al-Shabaab under pressure

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 07:38 PM PST

Ahead of a key international conference on beleaguered Somalia, transitional government forces, backed by Ethiopian allies, seized a key southern town that was once a strategic stronghold for Islamic militants.

Amanpour: Marie Colvin shone light on victims

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 07:32 PM PST

Marie Colvin, a longtime American foreign correspondent for London's Sunday Times, was killed Wednesday in Syria, highlighting the danger reporters face in covering conflict zones. Christiane Amanpour spoke to CNN's Peter Wilkinson about Colvin's legacy.

What the world owes the slain journalists

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 07:30 PM PST

Two more journalists have just died in Syria. They gave their lives for one simple reason: to bring the world the news; to find out the truth about what is happening in Syria, so the rest of us can sit in the safety of our living rooms, reading about it in the paper, watching it on television or perusing it on our digital devices.

Terror detainee who once lived in U.S. reaches plea deal

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 07:27 PM PST

A high-value terror suspect held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has reached a plea agreement with military prosecutors in which he would plead guilty and agree to testify against other detainees in return for a reduced sentence, according to a source familiar with the case.

Deaths of journalists in Syria highlight dangers

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 07:23 PM PST

The deaths of two Western journalists Wednesday in Syria -- where at least three other journalists have been killed in covering the uprising -- highlight the danger reporters face in covering conflict zones.
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