In Pakistan, Taliban militants attack air base with grenades, rockets

In Pakistan, Taliban militants attack air base with grenades, rockets

In Pakistan, Taliban militants attack air base with grenades, rockets

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:43 PM PST

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A rocket attack on the airport of this city in northwestern Pakistan, near the Afghan border, Saturday night left at least three civilians and five militants dead and wounded more than three dozens, security officials said.

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Hungary PM backtracks on college reform after rally

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:39 PM PST

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's prime minister said on Saturday higher education would be free for those who meet entry requirements, backtracking on a plan to cut state-financed places at universities after mass student protests.

Adam Lanza’s Mother, His First Victim, Was a Gun Enthusiast, Friends Say

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:57 PM PST

Interviews with friends, neighbors and local residents about Nancy Lanza recall her as generous to strangers, but also high-strung, as if she were holding herself together.

Justice Dept. Studied and Shelved Ideas to Bolster Gun Database

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 01:02 PM PST

In 2011, the Justice Department proposed an expansion of the background-check system, but it remains unclear whether the Obama administration will have the political will to take on the powerful gun-rights lobby.

Militants’ Attack on Airport Leaves 7 Dead in Pakistan

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:49 PM PST

The assault began when militants fired two rockets that punched a hole in the airport perimeter wall, wounding at least 40.

Trott praises vital Cook run-out

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 06:15 AM PST

Jonathan Trott calls Alastair Cook's run-out of Mahendra Dhoni in the fourth Test a potential "series changer".

Newtown school gunman used rifle

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 01:08 PM PST

The gunman who killed 20 children and six adults at a school in Connecticut used a rifle as his primary weapon, the chief medical examiner says.

City star facing race abuse claim

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:44 PM PST

Northumbria Police investigate claims that Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov racially abused Newcastle fans.

Syrians Face a Bread Shortage in Aleppo and Elsewhere

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:12 PM PST

Since late November bread has been scarce, with a lack of fuel and flour shutting most bakeries in the Syrian city, creating problems for the new transitional council.

Mislabeled Foods Find Their Way to Diners’ Tables

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:58 PM PST

Using genetic testing, an ocean conservation group found that nearly 40 percent of the seafood from 81 grocery stores and restaurants was not what the establishment claimed it was.

Iran, other countries horrified by Connecticut massacre

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 11:14 AM PST

LONDON (Reuters) - International leaders on Saturday expressed horror at the Connecticut elementary school massacre, with Iran - at odds with the United States - calling the incident tragic and Pope Benedict conveying "heartfelt grief."

Mark Bittman and Sam Sifton’s Feast in a Day

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 06:06 AM PST

Mark Bittman and Sam Sifton show you how to cook an unforgettable holiday dinner in eight hours — and make the process itself a celebration.

Thousands protest against Putin, but opposition momentum has slowed

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 11:26 AM PST

MOSCOW – Thousands of opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday crowded into a Moscow square infamous as the location of the state security forces, vowing not to let up pressure on their government after a year of protests that started with grand hopes for change in their country and ended far more tentatively.

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What makes America's gun culture totally unique in the world, in four charts

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 11:14 AM PST

The deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary is provoking another heated round of the same conversation that the U.S. has after every mass shooting: is there something particular or unusual to our gun culture? The answer, based on this comparative data from the international Small Arms Survey, is that yes, American gun ownership rates are positively unparalleled.

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Foreseeing Issues in Medicare’s Future

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 11:33 AM PST

The question of how to reduce the growth of Medicare costs will become increasingly important as the population continues to age and health costs rise.

Nigeria air crash kills governor

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:19 PM PST

The governor of Nigeria's Kaduna state, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, is killed in a helicopter crash in the southern delta region, his party says.

Hundreds Protest Putin in Moscow

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 06:04 AM PST

Hundreds of demonstrators defied bitter cold and an official ban to gather in downtown Moscow Saturday to mark the anniversary of last year's massive anti-Kremlin protests.

Hillary Clinton Suffers a Concussion After Fainting

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 12:33 PM PST

Due to a stomach virus, the secretary of state suffered a concussion early last week after fainting and striking her head, the State Department said Saturday.

VIDEO: Egypt divided as ballots cast

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 10:26 AM PST

People in Egypt are voting on a new constitution endorsed by the Islamist president, which has divided the country and sparked deadly unrest.

Pier anglers hit by wave rescued

Posted: 15 Dec 2012 09:56 AM PST

Fifteen anglers are rescued after a 5m (16ft) wave hits Roker Pier in Sunderland.

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