Photos of the Day: March 27

Photos of the Day: March 27

Photos of the Day: March 27

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 01:23 PM PDT

In today's pictures, a boy celebrates Holi in India, Edith Windsor challenges the Defense of Marriage Act at the U.S. Supreme Court, sand dunes form in the Netherlands, and more.

VIDEO: Suu Kyi attends Burma army parade

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 01:04 PM PDT

Burma has marked its Armed Forces Day with a military parade, with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in attendance for the first time

Hollande's popularity at new low as he grapples with French economy: poll

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:35 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande's popularity rating has fallen to its lowest level since he came to power, a poll found on Wednesday, a day before he is due to address the nation to ask for patience as he attempts to revive the economy.

Channeling Mrs. Thatcher in Tokyo, Seoul

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:36 PM PDT

Margaret Thatcher's ideas are enjoying a renaissance in Asia, where the new leaders of Japan and South Korea embrace the Cold War-era British leader as a role model.

Greenland to Charge Exploitation Royalties

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 11:14 AM PDT

The first woman to be elected prime minister of Greenland plans to demand royalties from companies as they set up exploitation activities in the resource-rich nation.

Small States Stress Distance from Cyprus

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 08:36 AM PDT

Luxembourg and Malta moved to defend their economic models after Cyprus's bailout turned the spotlight on other small euro-zone countries with large financial sectors.

Rio 2016 stadium escapes demolition

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:38 PM PDT

The Joao Havelange stadium, which was due to host the Rio 2016 Olympics, will not be demolished, despite structural problems that led to its closure.

MoD names Afghan death soldier

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 01:01 PM PDT

A British soldier from 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment who died in Afghanistan on Tuesday is named as L/Cpl Jamie Webb.

Bomb explodes near Acropolis in Athens

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:31 PM PDT

So far no reports of injuries as police evacuate area located in the centre of Greek capital.

Aide to Kubrick on ‘Shining’ Scoffs at ‘Room 237’ Theories

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:52 PM PDT

Stanley Kubrick's longtime assistant, Leon Vitali, says various theories about hidden meanings in "The Shining," proposed in the documentary "Room 237," are just "balderdash."

Czech court throws out treason charges against ex-president Klaus

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 11:58 AM PDT

PRAGUE (Reuters) - A Czech court threw out treason charges against former President Vaclav Klaus on Wednesday, clearing the euroskeptic politician of accusations that marred his final days in office and underlined the deep divisions he left in society.

Rolling Stones to play Glastonbury

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:34 PM PDT

The Rolling Stones are named as one of the three headline acts for Glastonbury Festival 2013.

War crimes court convicts Bosnian Serbs

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 11:58 AM PDT

Two former Bosnian Serb officials sentenced to 22 years in jail for their role during Balkan country's 1992-95 war.

Hunger strike intensifies at Guantanamo

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:46 PM PDT

Red Cross to inspect US detention facility, where more than 30 detainees have refused food for last several weeks.

Documents Released in 2011 Tucson Shooting Case

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 11:09 AM PDT

A release of records sheds light on the behavior of the gunman, Jared L. Loughner, who killed 6 people and wounded 13 others, including former Representative Gabrielle Giffords.

Video: Meet 'the Seinfeld of Saudi Arabia'

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 11:29 AM PDT

If you picture Saudi Arabia as a place of austerity and humorlessness, of severe religious practices and medieval gender roles, then, well, there's some truth to that perception, but it's definitely not the whole truth. There are Saudi feminists, Saudi atheists and there's even a hip young Saudi comedian and social commentator.

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Nigeria hopes for railways’ resurrection

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 10:32 AM PDT

KANO, Nigeria — Standing on the train platform in Lagos with a tiny pink ticket in her hand, Cyrina Kazeem, a 63-year-old grandmother, felt like a wide-eyed child again. More than 50 years ago, before Nigeria's railway network had fallen into disrepair, her father treated her to a train journey every Christmas.

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Ferry passengers face disruption

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 09:35 AM PDT

Cross-Channel ferry passengers face major travel disruption over Easter due to a strike by French port control officers.

Ministers warned of possible 10% cut

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 11:53 AM PDT

The Treasury writes to government departments, warning most ministers that they will have to cut up to 10% of their budgets for the year 2015/16.

More States Look to Get in the Sports Betting Game

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 08:26 AM PDT

More than $200 million will be wagered on the N.C.A.A. men's college basketball tournament in Nevada sports books, which is double the amount bet on the Super Bowl.

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