Berlusconi sex allegations widen

Berlusconi sex allegations widen

Berlusconi sex allegations widen

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 01:17 PM PST

Prosecutors allege a second underage girl took part in parties held at Italian prime minister's villas.


Obama answers to viewers on Youtube interview

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 01:07 PM PST

President Obama is refusing to pick a winner in next weekend's Super Bowl contest, saying that with the defeat of his hometown Chicago Bears in the championship he is now just letting the competition play out.


New Planet Data to Fuel Search for Life Beyond Earth

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:53 PM PST

Astronomers seeking new worlds capable of supporting life will next week unveil data on hundreds of possible planets circling other stars, quickening the pace of the quest for the first habitable world outside our own solar system.


Sarkozy: Imbalances May Cause Disaster

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:41 PM PST

Global monetary imbalances could still cause another disaster for the world economy if they aren't addressed, French President Nicolas Sarkozy warned.


Mexican President Attacks Currency Manipulation

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 01:08 PM PST

Mexican President Felipe Calderón warned Thursday of the dangers of currency manipulation by emerging economies, saying his government had no plans to join the growing trend. He also pledged he wouldn't back down from a crackdown on drug traffickers that has sharply raised the country's murder rate.


Some Conservatives Boycott Conference Over Gay Group’s Role

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 01:03 PM PST

Some pillars of the movement are refusing to attend next month's Conservative Political Action Conference because a gay group, GOProud, is one of several dozen co-sponsors.

Colombia wants mine safety review after blast

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 01:05 PM PST

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos called for a mine safety review on Thursday after an explosion killed 21 miners at an underground coal pit in the northeast of the world's No. 5 coal exporter.

Spain call to probe 'baby thefts'

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:49 PM PST

Alleged victims of a baby-trafficking network in Spain begun under General Franco have begun legal action demanding an investigation.


Ben Ali allies dropped from cabinet

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 01:22 PM PST

Key ministers from the heavily criticised former government replaced while interm Tunisian prime minister remains.


US financial crisis was 'avoidable'

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 01:12 PM PST

Congressionally appointed panel investigating financial meltdown in 2008 says crisis could have been avoided.


Israel watches Arab turmoil closely, but comments cautiously

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:18 PM PST

JERUSALEM - Israel has been closely watching the unrest roiling its Arab neighbors while keeping a low profile, with top government officials responding cautiously to what one described as "an earthquake" in the region.



New research points to earlier human migration out of Africa, 125,000 years ago

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:17 PM PST

For decades, the consensus scientific opinion has held that anatomically modern humans first migrated out of Africa some 60,000 years ago, heading north into the eastern Mediterranean region and then on to Europe and Asia.


Obama administration to replace color-coded terror alert system

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:06 PM PST

The Obama administration announced Thursday that it will scrap the color-coded terror threat alert system that was put in place after Sept. 11, 2001, and that became a symbol of the nation's anxiety after the attacks.


ElBaradei arrives in Egypt

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 01:05 PM PST

Democracy advocate returns to country to join anti-Mubarak protests, the latest of which has claimed one life.


In a Muslim State, Fear Sends Some Worship Underground

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 10:57 AM PST

Malaysian Shiites say the religious authorities' unwillingness to accept religious diversity is forcing some non-Sunni Muslims to practice their faith in secret.

Opposition in Egypt Gears Up for Major Friday Protest

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:27 PM PST

Mohamed ElBaradei, who has become a pro-democracy leader in Egypt, returned to Cairo on Thursday ahead of major demonstrations set to follow Friday prayers.

Colombia to Review Mine Rules

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:54 PM PST

President Juan Manuel Santos said he's ordering a full review of mining regulations and safety procedures following an explosion in an underground coal mine that killed 20 miners.


Rock star's son charged over demo

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 12:12 PM PST

Charlie Gilmour, the son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, is charged with violent disorder during a student protest in London.


US snow storms: Your pictures

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 11:38 AM PST

The eastern US saw 19in (48.3cm) of snow fall in New York City and parts of the state of New Jersey. Here is a selection of your pictures.


Despite Obama’s Call, No Rush in R.O.T.C.’s Return to Campus

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 11:12 AM PST

Limited resources and low student interest will most likely keep colleges from opening their doors to military recruiters, regardless of the president's request.

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