Sudan and southern rebels clash in oil border state

Sudan and southern rebels clash in oil border state

Sudan and southern rebels clash in oil border state

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:37 PM PST

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's army fought rebels in the oil-producing state of South Kordofan last week, both sides said on Saturday.

Three Dead, Dozens Missing in Italian Cruise Accident

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:03 PM PST

At least three people died and dozens of others were unaccounted for after an Italian cruise ship ran aground and tipped over off the coast of Tuscany. The captain was being questioned.


Egypt's ElBaradei Ends Bid in Protest

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 09:57 AM PST

Nobel Peace laureate ElBaradei withdrew from Egypt's presidential race in protest over autocratic governance, a blow to Egypt's military transitional leadership.


Russian Opposition Leader Arrested

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 09:18 AM PST

Police detained a liberal opposition-party leader at a rally protesting alleged vote fraud in Russia's parliamentary election, a sign that authorities may take a tougher line against a burgeoning anti-Kremlin movement.


Another Tibetan Sets Self on Fire

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 05:08 AM PST

Another Tibetan in southwest China self-immolated in the latest in a series of apparent protests against Chinese rule, activist groups said.


Apple admits some suppliers overworking staff

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:16 PM PST

Maker of iPads and iPhones concedes that some suppliers helping to produce its products overwork and underpay workers.


Unit of Chinese Daily Plans I.P.O.

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 11:31 AM PST

The online division of the People's Daily will sell as much as $85 million in stock to compete with private media in China, as well as emulate global giants like CNN and News Corporation.

Residents back in Yemen city after months of fighting

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:01 PM PST

ADEN, Yemen (Reuters) - Hundreds of people displaced by months of fighting in southern Yemen returned to their home city on Saturday as armed Islamist militants and government troops looked on, residents said, in what many hoped could be a step towards ending the conflict.

Foreclosure Auctions Show Raw Form of Capitalism

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 11:59 AM PST

Foreclosure auctions have grown into a scruffy economic circus where bargain hunters from around the world have scooped up houses often sold for less than half of the value of the mortgage.

Greeks like their PM but unhappy with coalition government: poll

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 11:54 AM PST

ATHENS (Reuters) - Most Greeks are unhappy with their coalition government but continue to support its technocrat Prime Minister Lucas Papademos, an opinion poll showed Saturday.

Selling a 300-Year-Old Cello

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 03:59 PM PST

How Bernard Greenhouse and other masters part with a beloved instrument.

Political Memo: Advisers See an Upside in Criticism of Romney’s Time at Bain Capital

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 11:52 AM PST

The debate over Mitt Romney's time at Bain Capital has rallied some influential conservative leaders to his side for the first time in the campaign.

Despite Clemency Uproar, Haley Barbour Finds Lucrative Nest

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 11:32 AM PST

The former Mississippi governor, under fire for granting clemency to 215 convicts, has been granted unconditional clemency by the world of high-powered lobbying and Republican strategy.

Blackburn 3-1 Fulham

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 09:25 AM PST

Blackburn survive the early sending-off of Yakubu to climb out of the relegation zone for the first time since September with a valuable win.


Protesters flout ban in fight to become Kuwaitis

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 10:43 AM PST

DUBAI (Reuters) - Police in Kuwait fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of stateless people Saturday after they defied a protest ban and held demonstrations calling for the right to become Kuwaiti citizens, residents said.

Tunisians mark anniversary of president's ouster

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 10:04 AM PST

Thousands of people gathered on the main boulevard in Tunis on Saturday to commemorate the first anniversary of a demonstration that toppled the president and set in motion a string of revolts across the Arab world.

Pakistani president, military leader meet amid tensions

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 09:04 AM PST

Embattled Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari met with Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani -- a sign that, some say, shows tensions between Pakistan's civilian and military leadership are cooling down.

The Texas Tribune: New Texas Rule to Unlock Secrets of Hydraulic Fracturing

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 10:12 AM PST

Environmentalists and landowners in Texas will soon be able to go online and learn how much water has been used by oil and gas drillers in hydraulic fracturing.

Tunisia marks year since ousting

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 10:17 AM PST

Tunisians mark the first anniversary of the ousting of President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, an event that triggered the Arab Spring in North Africa and the Middle East.


VIDEO: Taiwan president wins second term

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 10:09 AM PST

The opposition candidate in the Taiwanese presidential elections has admitted defeat, giving incumbent President ma Ying-Jeou a second term in office.


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