Spring break danger warning

Spring break danger warning


Spring break danger warning

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:06 PM PST

The Texas Department of Public Safety took the unprecedented step Thursday of telling college students not to visit Mexican border cities during spring break because they are just too dangerous.


For Many House Democrats, Cost Is the Concern

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:11 PM PST

Democratic leaders need to win over fiscal conservatives in the House, but no new steps toward cost containment are envisioned for the health care legislation.


The Gowanus, in All Its Gooey Glory

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:38 AM PST

We asked for your photos and paintings of the Gowanus Canal. You sent us close to 200 of them. Here they are. Thanks.


Congress Urged to Delay Armenia Vote

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 07:24 AM PST

The Obama administration is urging Congress to hold off on a resolution declaring the Ottoman era killing of Armenians as genocide.


Post-quake looting challenges Chile's perceptions of social equality

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:36 AM PST

CONCEPCION, CHILE -- In a country considered safe, democratic and increasingly egalitarian, the stores were sacked.


Study Says Undersea Release of Methane Is Under Way

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:30 AM PST

But a scientist who led the study said it was too soon to say whether the findings suggest the potential for a dangerous release of methane — a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide.


New York Is Among Finalists for U.S. School Grants

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:30 AM PST

The competition, known as Race to the Top, offers states a chance at a share of $4 billion in school improvement money.


Pakistan 'holds key Taliban boss'

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:12 PM PST

Another top leader of Afghanistan's Taliban, Agha Jan Mohtasim, is held in Pakistan, US and Pakistani officials say.


Former Rebels Turned Forest Rangers in Aceh

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:19 AM PST

Provincial program integrates combatants and promotes sustainable development, but some are skeptical it will succeed.


Methane Seen as Growing Climate Risk

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:00 AM PST

Methane, a potent global warming gas, is bubbling out of the frozen Arctic faster than had been expected, researchers said.


Vessels stuck in Baltic Sea ice

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:56 AM PST

A number of ships, including ferries with thousands of passengers, are stuck in ice in the Baltic Sea, officials say.


Greece bond issue oversubscribed

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:10 AM PST

Greece sees strong demand for government bonds in a vote of confidence for the country's debt-ridden economy.


Two arrested over kidnapped boy

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:24 AM PST

Two people "very close" to men suspected of kidnapping a British boy in Pakistan have been arrested, the BBC learns.


Marines face skepticism after taking Afghan town

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:03 AM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. forces who pushed the Taliban out of their main stronghold in Marjah, southern Afghanistan, have found residents there deeply skeptical of the Afghan government's promises to rebuild, a top U.S. commander said on Thursday.


Boyfriend on double murder charge

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:08 AM PST

The boyfriend of a woman found dead along with her baby daughter in Hampshire is charged with their murders.


What do you think of it so far? New Wise statue divides opinion

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 06:19 AM PST

A statue of funnyman Ernie Wise is unveiled in Morley, dividing opinion among residents.


Italian judges say Knox did not plan Kercher murder

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PST

PERUGIA (Reuters) - The murder of British student Meredith Kercher by American Amanda Knox and her Italian ex-boyfriend was not planned or motivated by hatred but the result of a crescendo of sexual violence, a court in Italy said on Thursday. The court, which in November sentenced Knox and Raffaele Sollecito to 26 and 25 years respectively, said in an explanation of its ruling the murder of 21-year-old Kercher was the result of a sexual assault which spiraled out of control.


Nigeria probes 'brutal robbery'

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 10:42 AM PST

Nigeria's Senate orders an investigation into reports that the police failed to attend the scene of a brutal robbery.


Kremlin tough on gas deal ahead of Yanukovich visit

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 10:33 AM PST

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Thursday said Ukraine should stick to existing gas deals with Russia, drawing a line on a divisive issue expected to be in focus during Viktor Yanukovich's first visit to Moscow as Ukraine's president.


Iraq holds early voting amid blasts

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:39 AM PST

At least 14 people killed in Baghdad as first votes are cast ahead of parliamentary poll.


Iraqi troops, police vote ahead of election

Iraqi troops, police vote ahead of election


Iraqi troops, police vote ahead of election

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:53 AM PST

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi troops, police, prisoners and the infirm began voting on Thursday, three days ahead of a parliamentary election seen as pivotal for a divided country which U.S. troops are scheduled to leave by the end of 2011.


US 'to recognise Armenian genocide'

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:38 PM PST

The US's relationship with Turkey could become strained over plans to officially recognise the 'Armenian genocide'.


Portugal debt measures strikes

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:24 PM PST

Portugal could be brought to a standstill when civil servants strike in protest at austerity measures.


Chile keeps shaking, rattling survivors

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:14 PM PST

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Frightened by more heavy aftershocks, coastal residents in Chile camped out on hillsides on Thursday, five days after one of the strongest earthquakes in a century killed more than 800 people.


Dutch anti-Islam leader is major winner in polls

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:14 PM PST

AMSTERDAM/THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Dutch anti-Islamist leader Geert Wilders scored major gains in local authority polls on Thursday, making him a serious challenger for power in a June national election, preliminary results showed.


Earthquake injures 11 in Taiwan; damage limited

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 09:00 PM PST

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 shook Taiwan early on Thursday, injuring 11, stopping transport and causing minor damage and fires in the southern half of the island.


Taiwan on quiet mission to win friends

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 08:14 PM PST

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan is hoping "cultural diplomacy" will win it a higher global profile and give its $390 billion economy a boost without upsetting growing business ties with arch-rival China.


Dutch anti-Islam leader is major winner in polls

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 08:14 PM PST

AMSTERDAM/THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Dutch anti-Islamist leader Geert Wilders scored major gains in local authority polls on Thursday, making him a serious challenger for power in a June national election, preliminary results showed.


Toyota sued over deaths in key California crash

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 07:45 PM PST

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Relatives of a California state trooper and three family members whose fatal car wreck helped spark Toyota's wide-ranging safety recall have sued the automaker for defects they say caused the vehicle to speed out of control and crash.


SCENARIOS - Iran may face new round of U.N. sanctions

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 07:45 PM PST

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States, France and other Western powers are preparing a plan for a fourth round of U.N. sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program and hope to persuade Russia and China to back it.


Greek protests at debt measures

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 06:39 PM PST

New austerity measures to deal with Greece's debt crisis have been met with angry protests in Athens.


Magnitude 6.1 aftershock hits central Chile - USGS

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 06:45 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.1 aftershock shook central Chile on Wednesday, four days after a massive 8.8 earthquake killed more than 800 people, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.


Chile hit by strong aftershocks

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 04:30 PM PST

Strong aftershocks have hit areas devastated by last week's earthquake in central Chile, triggering brief panic.


Deadly waves strike cruise ship

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 05:44 PM PST

Two people have been killed and six injured as giant waves slammed into a cruise ship in the Mediterranean.


Indonesia parliament votes to investigate reformers

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 06:14 PM PST

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's parliament on Wednesday voted for a criminal investigation of the finance minister and vice president over their decision to rescue a small bank, although neither is expected to lose their job.


U.S. lawmakers challenge US Army decisions on KBR

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 06:14 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday questioned the Army's continued use of KBR Inc for logistics work in Iraq in the face of confirmed reports of poor past performance.


U.S. military chief eyes START successor deal soon

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 05:45 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. military officer said on Wednesday he hoped for an agreement in "the next few weeks" on a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia.


Earthquake hits Taiwan; no reports of damage

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 05:45 PM PST

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 shook Taiwan and stopped transport early on Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, officials said.


Price gouging adds to misery after Chile quake

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 05:45 PM PST

CONSTITUCION, Chile (Reuters) - Spiraling prices for everything from fuel to food and baby diapers are adding to the misery of survivors in Chilean coastal towns hit by a massive earthquake and deadly tsunamis.


U.S. lawmakers launch bill to end military gay ban

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 05:45 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pushing back against Pentagon opposition, U.S. lawmakers said on Wednesday they would forge ahead with legislation to lift restrictions on homosexuals in the armed forces before a year-long military review is completed.