In Italy, Rioting Leads to Recriminations

In Italy, Rioting Leads to Recriminations


In Italy, Rioting Leads to Recriminations

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 01:24 PM PDT

A day after violent youths transformed a peaceful demonstration to call attention to economic inequality into a riot, Italy fell into national soul searching and finger pointing.


Nigeria's coast 'threatened by shipwrecks'

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 01:05 PM PDT

How shipwrecks are threatening Nigeria's coastline


Kenyan Forces Push Into Somalia

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 12:22 PM PDT

Kenyan military forces moved into southern Somalia on Sunday, an official and residents said, a day after Kenyan defense officials said the country has the right to defend itself after a rash of militant kidnappings inside Kenya.


Mexico opposition may work with criminals: Calderon

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 12:58 PM PDT

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Felipe Calderon has said politicians in the main opposition party may consider deals with criminals, opening an inflammatory new front in the nation's presidential election campaign.


Israel Releases Names of 477 Prisoners to Be Freed in Trade

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 12:42 PM PDT

Israel released the names of the first Palestinian prisoners that it will exchange for a soldier held by Hamas, most of whom have been convicted of manslaughter, attempted murder or intentionally causing death.


Modern Love: Bitten in the Virtual Zoo — Modern Love

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 01:24 PM PDT

Among animals, a remarkable gesture of interest wins a mate. In humans, our most useful allure is resistance.


Memorial dedicated to US civil rights leader

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 12:40 PM PDT

Obama salutes Martin Luther King Jr and his commitment to equality, justice and peaceful resistance.


Mexico troops free kidnap victims

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 12:28 PM PDT

Mexican soldiers free 61 men who were being held captive by a drugs gang near the US border, the army says.


Cuba's Ladies in White stage march, vow to continue

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 12:24 PM PDT

HAVANA (Reuters) - The dissident group Ladies in White sent a message of defiance to the Cuban government on Sunday, having men join them for their weekly protest march and vowing to go on despite the death of leader Laura Pollan.


Pressure Rises on Europe Over Rescue Plan

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 11:56 AM PDT

European leaders have primed investors to expect a sweeping euro-zone rescue plan to be unveiled within a week. But hurdles remain, among them details of a new Greek bailout.


The Marriage of Sid and Mercedes Bass, Now Broken

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 11:59 AM PDT

Sid R. Bass, a billionaire, no longer wants to be part of his wife's highly social life. Or go to the opera, which she loves.


DealBook: $20.7 Billion Deal to Create Pipeline Giant

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 12:32 PM PDT

Kinder Morgan said it would take over the El Paso Corporation and become the nation's biggest player in transporting oil and natural gas.


'Occupy' protests continue across the globe

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 11:49 AM PDT

Demonstrators set up camp in London while police in Chicago make arrests following day of anti-austerity rallies.


Strauss-Kahn asks to speak to prostitution investigators

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 11:27 AM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn wants to speak to investigators looking into an alleged prostitution ring in a northern French city in response to media reports he was involved, his lawyer said on Sunday.


Bulldozers raze Gaddafi compound

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 11:14 AM PDT

Bulldozers begin demolishing the fortress-like Bab al-Aziziya compound of deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in the capital Tripoli.


Civil courts must try Egypt clash suspects: ElBaradei

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 11:16 AM PDT

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptians detained in connection with clashes between Christian protesters and military police that left 25 people dead should be tried in civilian not military courts, presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei said on Sunday.


Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 09:56 AM PDT

Shola Ameobi comes off the bench to score for Newcastle, who maintain their unbeaten start to the season against Tottenham.


Steps claim UK number one album

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 11:00 AM PDT

Reunited pop group Steps are number one in this week's UK album chart with their greatest hits package The Ultimate Collection.


Yemeni Forces Fire on Protesters for Second Day

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 01:24 PM PDT

At least five people were killed as demonstrators again marched into government territory in the capital, Sana.


Arsenal 2-1 Sunderland

Posted: 16 Oct 2011 10:03 AM PDT

Two goals from Robin van Persie earn Arsenal victory over Sunderland at Emirates Stadium.


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