Mali to dominate African Union summit

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• Mali to dominate African Union summit
• Gunmen kill police in Philippines ambush
• Chinese anti-corruption drive nets Politburo member - paper
• Roadside bomb kills 10 in Afghanistan
• VIDEO: Boy escapes Taliban suicide plan
• VIDEO: Boy escapes Taliban suicide plan
• VIDEO: Tornado and flood alerts in Queensland
• Chinese anti-corruption drive nets Politburo member - paper
• VIDEO: Venice Carnival opens with water show
• North Korean leader vows strong action
• Anna Paquin, Shawn Ashmore and Ellen Page Are On Board for 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'
• New Jersey vs. The Ocean, Then And Now
• World's Biggest Givers
• Michael Bloomberg Pledges $350 Million To Johns Hopkins University
• Looking behind the sightlines of an American soldier under Taliban fire
• U.S. expands aid to French mission in Mali
• Clashes threaten Nepal peace process
• Will Your Mother Live in Poverty?
• Riots over Egyptian death sentences kill at least 32
• French, Malian forces capture Gao rebel stronghold

Mali to dominate African Union summit Posted: 26 Jan 2013 11:13 PM PST African leaders meeting in Addis Ababa will also discuss tensions between Sudan and South Sudan, along with DRC crisis.

Gunmen kill police in Philippines ambush Posted: 26 Jan 2013 10:55 PM PST At least nine people killed in attack in central province; police suspect gunmen are communist insurgents.

Chinese anti-corruption drive nets Politburo member - paper Posted: 26 Jan 2013 10:04 PM PST BEIJING (Reuters) - A senior Chinese official is under investigation, a Hong Kong newspaper reported at the weekend, in a case that could represent the first time a national political figure has been netted in China's anti-corruption drive. Li Jianguo, a member of the country's elite Politburo and the vice chairman of the national rubber-stamp legislature, has not been charged with any offence. The Hong Kong-based Ming Pao newspaper however reported that Li had checked into a Beijing military hospital due to "psychological stress" from the investigation. ...

Roadside bomb kills 10 in Afghanistan Posted: 26 Jan 2013 09:58 PM PST KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — A police truck packed with officers and detainees struck a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan's largest city, killing 10 of those aboard, officials said Sunday.

VIDEO: Boy escapes Taliban suicide plan Posted: 26 Jan 2013 09:40 PM PST A 12-year-old Afghan boy marked out by the Taliban as a potential suicide bomber runs away before the plan can be carried out.

VIDEO: Boy escapes Taliban suicide plan Posted: 26 Jan 2013 09:40 PM PST A 12-year-old Afghan boy marked out by the Taliban as a potential suicide bomber runs away before the plan can be carried out.

VIDEO: Tornado and flood alerts in Queensland Posted: 26 Jan 2013 09:45 PM PST New tornado and flood alerts have been issued in the Australian state of Queensland, which is still recovering from Cyclone Oswald.

Chinese anti-corruption drive nets Politburo member - paper Posted: 26 Jan 2013 10:04 PM PST BEIJING (Reuters) - A senior Chinese official is under investigation, a Hong Kong newspaper reported at the weekend, in a case that could represent the first time a national political figure has been netted in China's anti-corruption drive.

VIDEO: Venice Carnival opens with water show Posted: 26 Jan 2013 08:24 PM PST The annual Venice Carnival has opened with a spectacular water show on the city's canals.

North Korean leader vows strong action Posted: 26 Jan 2013 10:41 PM PST SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened top security and foreign affairs officials and ordered them to take "substantial and high-profile important state measures," state media said Sunday, indicating that he plans to push forward with a threat to explode a nuclear device in defiance of the United Nations.

Anna Paquin, Shawn Ashmore and Ellen Page Are On Board for 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Posted: 26 Jan 2013 08:14 PM PST X-Men: Days of Future Past is in pre-production, and director Bryan Singer is getting his ducks in a row. According to a recent tweet, Singer has three new ducks: He has just acquired the talents of Anna Paquin, Shawn Ashmore (both in X-Men, X2, and X-Men: The Last Stand), and Ellen Page (X-Men: The Last Stand), who played Rogue, Iceman, and Kitty Pryde, respectively.

New Jersey vs. The Ocean, Then And Now Posted: 26 Jan 2013 07:50 PM PST A New York Times story describes efforts by New Jersey officials to fortify the coastline against the encroaching ocean. The state geologist is on his way to the Netherlands to examine how they manage to survive at or below sea level. Aid from the federal government has been allocated. Coastal property owners have organized to lobby for more assistance. Long Branch is especially hard-hit: The ocean drive on the bluff, which has for years been the pride of Long Branch, is each year becoming narrower, and within a short time will be impassable. There are currents at work that have cut away, within one hundred years, at least three quarters of a mile of fringing beach and upland. The old tide line was at least that distance from the present tide line. The State Geologist has the testimony of old residents of Long Branch, who state that they farmed on land which is now a half mile out in the water, showing a tremendous eating away of the beach in half a century. The article is from July, 1892.

World's Biggest Givers Posted: 26 Jan 2013 07:32 PM PST

Michael Bloomberg Pledges $350 Million To Johns Hopkins University Posted: 26 Jan 2013 07:32 PM PST New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg pledged $350 million to Johns Hopkins University toward cross-disciplinary education and financial aid, the Baltimore-based school announced on Saturday. This pledge takes Bloomberg's commitment to the university to more than $1 billion, according to an official press release.

Looking behind the sightlines of an American soldier under Taliban fire Posted: 26 Jan 2013 05:45 PM PST The video would be viewed more than 23 million times, making it perhaps the most-watched footage of the Afghan war. It began last April when Pfc. Ted Daniels pressed the record button on his helmet camera. Read full article >>

U.S. expands aid to French mission in Mali Posted: 26 Jan 2013 05:41 PM PST The United States is significantly expanding its assistance to a French assault on Islamist militants in Mali by offering aerial refueling and planes to transport soldiers from other African nations, the Pentagon announced Saturday night. Read full article >>

Clashes threaten Nepal peace process Posted: 26 Jan 2013 06:15 PM PST Opposition activists block path of prime minister at Maoist conference, as tensions rise ahead of polls expected in May.

Will Your Mother Live in Poverty? Posted: 26 Jan 2013 05:40 PM PST A recent news release by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development predicts poverty for mothers in their elder years.

Riots over Egyptian death sentences kill at least 32 Posted: 26 Jan 2013 04:52 PM PST PORT SAID, Egypt/CAIRO (Reuters) - At least 32 people were killed on Saturday when Egyptians rampaged in protest at the sentencing of 21 people to death over a soccer stadium disaster, violence that compounds a political crisis facing Islamist President Mohamed Mursi. Armored vehicles and military police fanned through the streets of Port Said, where gunshots rang out and protesters burned tires in anger that people from their city had been blamed for the deaths of 74 people at a match last year. ...

French, Malian forces capture Gao rebel stronghold Posted: 26 Jan 2013 04:45 PM PST KONNA, Mali/PARIS (Reuters) - French and Malian forces fighting Islamist rebels took control on Saturday of the rebel bastion of Gao, the biggest military success so far in an offensive against al Qaeda-allied insurgents occupying the country's north. The United States and Europe back the U.N.-mandated Mali operation as a counterstrike against the threat of Islamist jihadists using the West African state's inhospitable Sahara desert as a launching pad for international attacks. ...

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Greek ruling conservatives take lead over leftists: polls

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• Greek ruling conservatives take lead over leftists: polls
• Omagh device was 'viable explosive'
• FBI is increasing pressure on suspects in Stuxnet inquiry
• Iraqi Sunnis mourn protesters shot dead by troops
• Portuguese teachers protest against education cuts
• Czechs vote in Zeman as president
• Anonymous targets US Justice Department
• White House Memo: David Plouffe, Senior Adviser, Leaves White House
• Rio de Janeiro Grapples With Exploding Manholes
• Ireland says horse DNA in its burgers came from Poland
• Murray and Djokovic eye landmarks
• Floods threaten as UK thaw begins
• Mexico pulls Azerbaijan statue from park
• Brazil landless leader shot dead
• Suicide Bomb Attack Kills 10 Police Officers in Afghanistan
• Factory Fire Kills at Least 6 Workers in Bangladesh
• Turkish PM criticizes pre-trial detentions of military officers
• Official Says Israel Has Options Short of War to Foil Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
• Deaths in Egypt after football fans sentenced
• NATO sets up defence system in Turkey

Greek ruling conservatives take lead over leftists: polls Posted: 26 Jan 2013 01:20 PM PST ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's ruling conservatives have grabbed a narrow lead over the leftist main opposition since securing bailout funds to avert bankruptcy, three opinion polls showed, as most Greeks believe the country will stay in the euro zone.

Omagh device was 'viable explosive' Posted: 26 Jan 2013 11:14 AM PST A suspicious object discovered close to where an an off-duty police officer fired shots during an incident in Omagh, County Tyrone, on Friday night has been described as a "viable explosive device"

FBI is increasing pressure on suspects in Stuxnet inquiry Posted: 26 Jan 2013 12:52 PM PST Federal investigators looking into disclosures of classified information about a cyberoperation that targeted Iran's nuclear program have increased pressure on current and former senior government officials suspected of involvement, according to people familiar with the investigation. Read full article >>

Iraqi Sunnis mourn protesters shot dead by troops Posted: 26 Jan 2013 12:52 PM PST FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - Thousands of mourners rallied on Saturday at funerals for Sunni Muslims shot by troops in demonstrations against Iraq's Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

Portuguese teachers protest against education cuts Posted: 26 Jan 2013 12:57 PM PST LISBON (Reuters) - Thousands of Portuguese teachers marched through Lisbon on Saturday to protest against cuts in education imposed as part of the government's austerity program.

Czechs vote in Zeman as president Posted: 26 Jan 2013 12:32 PM PST Ending a decade of leadership under Vaclav Klaus, Czechs have voted for the more EU favourable Milos Zeman.

Anonymous targets US Justice Department Posted: 26 Jan 2013 12:24 PM PST Anonymous hackers avenge the death of computer prodigy Aaron Swartz by infiltrating US Justice Department website.

White House Memo: David Plouffe, Senior Adviser, Leaves White House Posted: 26 Jan 2013 12:38 PM PST The departure of David Plouffe draws attention to a White House office that at once has been crucial to Mr. Obama's presidency yet was nearly eliminated after his re-election.

Rio de Janeiro Grapples With Exploding Manholes Posted: 26 Jan 2013 08:52 AM PST Rio de Janeiro, which will host the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, faces criticism for not doing enough to curb the deadly problem.

Ireland says horse DNA in its burgers came from Poland Posted: 26 Jan 2013 12:19 PM PST DUBLIN (Reuters) - Beef containing horse DNA that was supplied by an Irish company to major food companies like Tesco and Burger King originated in Poland, Ireland's agriculture department said on Saturday.

Murray and Djokovic eye landmarks Posted: 26 Jan 2013 05:16 AM PST Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will both have Grand Slam records in their sights in Sunday's Australian Open final.

Floods threaten as UK thaw begins Posted: 26 Jan 2013 12:27 PM PST Serious floods are possible in parts of the UK as milder temperatures thaw snow and wet weather moves in, forecasters warn.

Mexico pulls Azerbaijan statue from park Posted: 26 Jan 2013 12:10 PM PST Mexico City removes monument of late Azerbaijan Communist leader from city after a wave of public criticism.

Brazil landless leader shot dead Posted: 26 Jan 2013 11:44 AM PST Brazilian landless leader Cicero Guedes, who led the occupation of a disused sugar plant in Rio state, is killed by unidentified gunman.

Suicide Bomb Attack Kills 10 Police Officers in Afghanistan Posted: 26 Jan 2013 11:30 AM PST The bombing killed the head of the police counterterrorism department, Abudllah Zemarai and the head of the traffic police, Sayyed Aslam Sadat.

Factory Fire Kills at Least 6 Workers in Bangladesh Posted: 26 Jan 2013 11:12 AM PST The fire in a small garment factory in Dhaka, the capital, also injured 10 people, just two months after the country's worst factory fire killed 112 workers.

Turkish PM criticizes pre-trial detentions of military officers Posted: 26 Jan 2013 11:16 AM PST ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has criticized the lengthy pre-trial detention of hundreds of military officers, suggesting it was sapping army morale just as Ankara vows to keep up pressure on Kurdish militants.

Official Says Israel Has Options Short of War to Foil Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Posted: 26 Jan 2013 12:10 PM PST Israel's departing defense minister said that the Pentagon had prepared blueprints for an operation to set back Iran's nuclear program should the United States decide to attack.

Deaths in Egypt after football fans sentenced Posted: 26 Jan 2013 11:35 AM PST At least 30 people killed in Port Said clashes after 21 fans sentenced to death over last year's deadly football riot.

NATO sets up defence system in Turkey Posted: 26 Jan 2013 01:12 PM PST Patriot missile system battery designed to defend Turkey from Syrian attack goes operational as tensions rise in region.

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