Rainbow of Fireworks Leaves Blackened Bouquets in China

Rainbow of Fireworks Leaves Blackened Bouquets in China


Rainbow of Fireworks Leaves Blackened Bouquets in China

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 12:26 PM PST

The spread of fireworks has had a few downsides, and this year may turn out to be a banner year for accidents.


Argentina's President Hints at Concern About Inflation

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 12:01 PM PST

Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez hinted Wednesday that rising prices are a source of concern in the latest sign her government is becoming increasingly worried about inflation ahead of general elections in October.


Egypt rejects US advice on reforms

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 12:38 PM PST

Foreign minister rejects calls for immediate repeal of emergency law and says US "imposing its will" on Cairo


Niger opposition presidential rival wins key alliance

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 12:30 PM PST

NIAMEY (Reuters) - The third-place finisher in Niger's presidential election Wednesday threw his support behind veteran opposition candidate Mahamadou Issoufou leading into next month's run-off.


Moat phone threat played to court

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 12:23 PM PST

A chilling telephone call from gunman Raoul Moat threatening to kill police officers is played to a jury.


New York Fashion Week: All Eyes on 4 Not-So-New Designers

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 12:27 PM PST

Four of the most anticipated collections are by designers who each have more than a decade of experience and a track record of making great, desirable clothes.


Tevez misses game for 'attitude'

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:52 AM PST

Striker Carlos Tevez was left out of Argentina's squad for their friendly against Portugal because of a poor attitude, according to Argentine FA president Julio Grondona.


British envoy to Iran to take over NATO Kabul role

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:43 AM PST

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO appointed Britain's current ambassador to Iran as its new civilian representative in Kabul on Wednesday.


Lohan charged with necklace theft

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 01:12 PM PST

Troubled Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan is charged with stealing a necklace worth more than $2,500 (£1,551) from a jewellery store.


Iranian official warns against opposition rally

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:24 AM PST

Iranian authorities have warned against any attempt by Iran's opposition movement to hold a rally in support of the popular uprisings in the Middle East, Iran's state news agency reported.


50,000 charity bags theft charges

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:51 AM PST

Two people are charged with stealing 50,000 charity bags of clothing left on people's doorsteps.


HP unveils Palm-powered tablets

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:50 AM PST

Technology giant Hewlett-Packard unveils its range of tablets powered by the WebOS software it bought in a deal with Palm last year.


US terror suspect pleads guilty

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 01:27 PM PST

US terror suspect Daniel Boyd pleads guilty in a court in the state of North Carolina to plotting attacks.


Strike ballot over council cuts

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:36 AM PST

A union representing workers at Rhondda Cynon Taff council will ballot members about industrial action in a row about new staff contracts.


Colombia rebels release hostage

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:43 AM PST

Colombia's Farc rebels release local politician Marcos Baquero, the first of five hostages it has promised to free in a gesture of peace.


Colombia Awaits Hostage Release

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:28 AM PST

Colombian guerrilla group the FARC was expected to free a town councilman kidnapped in 2009, the first of five hostage releases slated for the coming days.


VIDEO: Life for protesters in Tahrir Square

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:25 AM PST

Demonstrators have been gathering in Cairo for more than two weeks, with extensive organisation by protesters, making Tahrir Square "a city in itself".


The Caucus: Aide Says Giffords Is Able to Speak

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:58 AM PST

Representative Gabrielle Giffords told hospital personnel at one point that she wanted some toast, an encouraging sign a month after being shot in the head.


Nigeria clashes over poll arrest

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:59 AM PST

There are clashes between the police and opposition protesters in the north-central city of Lafia days after the president's convoy was stoned during campaigning.


VIDEO: Roadside bomb explodes in Iraq

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:06 AM PST

Three bombs have exploded in the northern Iraqi oil city of Kirkuk, killing at least seven people and wounding more than 70, police say.


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