France: 1,000 African troops now in Mali

France: 1,000 African troops now in Mali

France: 1,000 African troops now in Mali

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 11:02 PM PST

SEGOU, Mali (AP) — France says there are now about 1,000 African troops in Mali to take part in the military intervention to dislodge Islamic militants from power.

Thai Billionaire Trumps Indonesian Rival In $11.2B Singapore Takeover

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:27 PM PST

A drawn-out contest for control of Fraser & Neave, a Singapore-listed drinks-to-property group appears to be over. Last week Thai beer tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakti sweetened his bid for the company, in which he already holds a major stake. A deadline for the rival bidder, Indonesia's Stephen Riady, to raise his offer to shareholders expired Monday. This clears the way for a tender offer from Charoen, who ranked third on FORBES' 2012 Thai Rich List with a $6.2 billion fortune. The size of the deal has excited interest from fixed-income bankers who anticipate that the winning side would need to tap debt markets. The deal is expected to close in the next month provided shareholders accept a formal tender bid.

Jordan election touted as start of democratization

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:41 PM PST

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — From a podium at an Amman street rally, the leader of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood vowed that soon the country would become a "state in the Muslim Caliphate," bringing cheers of "God is great" from the crowd of bearded, Islamist supporters.

Israel vote presents diplomatic, domestic choices

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:12 PM PST

JERUSALEM (AP) — —WHO IS RUNNING?

Indonesia sentences UK woman to death over drugs

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:57 PM PST

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2013 file photo, Lindsay June Sandiford of Britain sits at a courthouse during her trial in Denpasar, Bali island, Indonesia. An Indonesian court sentenced Sandiford to death Tuesday, Jan. 22, for smuggling cocaine worth $2.5 million into the resort island of Bali. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati, File)BALI, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian court sentenced a British woman to death on Tuesday for smuggling cocaine worth $2.5 million into the resort island of Bali — even though prosecutors had sought only a 15-year sentence.

Drive-through Flu Shots Gaining Popularity in U.S.

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:14 PM PST

Across the US, many communities have started to embrace the concept of "drive-through flu shots". Just as simple as it sounds, you just drive up, roll up your sleeve, and get vaccinated right in the comfort of your vehicle. Shots take as little as 1-2 minutes to complete, with typical waiting times less than 15-20 minutes at most organized events.

VIDEO: Obama defines four year mission

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 02:51 PM PST

Hundreds of thousands of people crammed the streets of Washington DC to witness the public swearing in of President Obama.

VIDEO: Patriot missiles arrive in Turkey

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 01:47 PM PST

A shipment of Patriot missiles sent by Nato has now arrived in Turkey.

VIDEO: Prince Harry: 'Easy to forget who I am'

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 11:36 AM PST

Prince Harry has returned from his second deployment to Afghanistan.

VIDEO: Beyonce sings at Obama ceremony

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:04 AM PST

The singer Beyonce sang the Star Spangled Banner to hundreds of thousands of people in Washington DC at the inauguration ceremony of President Obama.

China's young in crisis of declining fitness

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 11:15 PM PST

In this Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 photo. a college student kicks a soccer ball in front of Chinese characters on the fence reading "good health" in Beijing. Despite its formidable performance in recent Olympic Games, China has found itself in a crisis of declining fitness among its youngsters. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)BEIJING (AP) — Xiao Ru spent her last year of high school studying from morning until late at night. That didn't help her complete one particular assignment in her first year of college: a 1,500-meter run.

Israelis go to polls, Netanyahu victory expected

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:57 PM PST

A woman jogs past a vandalized election campaign billboard of Israeli Prime Minister and Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu that is reflected on a bus window in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. The general elections will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis began trickling into polling stations Tuesday morning to cast their votes in a parliamentary election expected to return Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to office despite years of stalled peacemaking with the Palestinians and mounting economic troubles.

Israel's Netanyahu appears poised for third term

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:07 PM PST

A woman jogs past a vandalized election campaign billboard of Israeli Prime Minister and Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu that is reflected on a bus window in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. The general elections will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)JERUSALEM (AP) — With no viable alternative in sight, incumbent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears poised to secure a third term in office following Tuesday's general election.

Sunac, Headed By New Billionaire Sun Hongbin, Falls In HK On Stock Sale

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:53 PM PST

Shares in China-based property developer Sunac China Holdings dropped in Hong Kong today after the company said it would sell 300 million new shares, or a 9% stake, at 6.8% discount to yesterday's closing price of HK$7.19.

Apple: UBS Cuts Ests; Slices Target To $650 From $700

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:46 PM PST

UBS analyst Steve Milunovich sliced his estimates for Apple for both FY 2013 and FY 2014 to reflect the findings of a new survey by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners that finds customers shifting to cheaper iPhones with less memory.

Israelis go to polls

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:33 PM PST

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis have started going to the polls in a parliamentary election expected to return Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to office.

Strong quake kills girl, ruins homes in Indonesia

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:41 PM PST

People on motorcycles flee after a strong earthquake hit in Aceh, Indonesia, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. A strong, shallow earthquake rocked parts of western Indonesia early Tuesday, killing a 9-year-old girl, panicking residents and ruining homes. Several other people were injured. (AP Photo/Heri Juanda)BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — A strong, shallow earthquake rocked parts of western Indonesia early Tuesday, killing a 9-year-old girl, panicking residents and ruining homes. Several other people were injured.

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Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:25 PM PST

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VIDEO: 'Belmokhtar' claims Algeria siege

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 08:55 PM PST

A video emerges on the internet apparently showing militant leader Mokhtar Belmokhtar claiming responsibility for a deadly hostage crisis at Algeria's gas plant.

Holy Automative Machinery! Batmobile Sells for $4.2 Million

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 08:46 PM PST

Batman's high-powered vehicle has taken many forms since its first appearance in 1939. But the first car to grab the public's imagination and KAPOW! it was the 1955 Lincoln Futura, modded for the 1966-1968 television show to suit the world's greatest detective. The Batmobile made an even greater impression on fan Rick Champagne. So when the vehicle came up for auction on January 19, 2013, he purchased it…for $4.2 million.

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