North Korea's new leaders lash out at South Korea and allies Reuters - 6 hrs agoSEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea sounded a bellicose note in its first communication with the outside world since the death of leader Kim Jong-il, saying its confrontational stance against South Korea would not change and labeling … More »North Korea's new leaders lash out at South Korea and allies
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea sounded a bellicose note in its first communication with the outside world since the death of leader Kim Jong-il, saying its confrontational stance against South Korea would not change and labeling its opponents "foolish." Since Kim Jong-il died on December 17, the outside world has been watching …
Syrian rebels "hold fire," want to meet monitors Reuters - 1 hr 12 mins agoBEIRUT (Reuters) - The anti-government Free Syrian Army has ordered its fighters to stop offensive operations pending a meeting with Arab League delegates monitoring President Bashar al-Assad's compliance with a peace plan, … More »Syrian rebels "hold fire," want to meet monitors
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The anti-government Free Syrian Army has ordered its fighters to stop offensive operations pending a meeting with Arab League delegates monitoring President Bashar al-Assad's compliance with a peace plan, the rebels' commander said on Friday. Colonel Riad al-Asaad said his forces had so far been unable …
Israel kills al Qaeda-linked chief in Gaza strike Reuters - 2 hrs 27 mins agoGAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters)- Israel killed the leader of an al Qaeda-inspired faction in the Gaza Strip on Friday, accusing him of involvement in firing rockets and a planned attack on the Jewish state from the neighboring Egyptian … More »Israel kills al Qaeda-linked chief in Gaza strike
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters)- Israel killed the leader of an al Qaeda-inspired faction in the Gaza Strip on Friday, accusing him of involvement in firing rockets and a planned attack on the Jewish state from the neighboring Egyptian Sinai. The deadly air strike was Israel's second against a Salafi Islamist militant this week. …
Insight: Dark holiday in Detroit as Church downsizes Reuters - 1 hr 39 mins agoDETROIT (Reuters) - Emmanuel Miller comes to Saint Leo Catholic Church at least twice a month. The 52-year-old doesn't often visit the ornate cathedral upstairs. His emphysema, which gives him violent bouts of coughing, could … More »Insight: Dark holiday in Detroit as Church downsizes
DETROIT (Reuters) - Emmanuel Miller comes to Saint Leo Catholic Church at least twice a month. The 52-year-old doesn't often visit the ornate cathedral upstairs. His emphysema, which gives him violent bouts of coughing, could make it difficult to sit through a Mass. It is the soup kitchen in the basement, which has blossomed …
Analysis: N.Korea's missile-maker seen in key role in new regime Reuters - 12 mins agoSINGAPORE (Reuters) - During the funeral ceremonies for North Korean leader Kim Jong-il this week, the man in charge of the isolated state's missile program and possibly its nuclear plans, paid a quiet visit to the mausoleum … More »Analysis: N.Korea's missile-maker seen in key role in new regime
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - During the funeral ceremonies for North Korean leader Kim Jong-il this week, the man in charge of the isolated state's missile program and possibly its nuclear plans, paid a quiet visit to the mausoleum where the body lay in state. Little is known about elderly and silver-haired Ju Kyu-chang, but he …
- Russia submarine fire "totally extinguished" Reuters - 2 hrs 34 mins ago
MURMANSK, Russia (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday it had doused a raging blaze aboard a nuclear submarine after nearly a full day and night, by partially submerging the vessel after battling the flames with water from helicopters and tug boats. There was no radiation leak and crew inside the submarine were monitoring the …
- African rhino poaching hits record on Asian demand Reuters - 4 hrs ago
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A record number of rhinos were poached this year in South Africa, home to the greatest number of the animals, as rising demand in Asia for their horns led to increased killings of the threatened species. At least 443 rhinos have been killed in South Africa in 2011, up from 333 last year, the national …
- North Korea vows no softening under its new leader AP - 25 mins ago
North Korea warned the world Friday there would be no softening of its position toward South Korea's government after Kim Jong Il's death as Pyongyang strengthened his son and heir's authority with a new title: Great Leader.
- US wants 2012 talks for Taliban political office AP - 7 hrs ago
The Obama administration hopes to restore momentum in the spring to U.S. talks with the Taliban insurgency that had reached a critical point before falling apart this month because of objections from Afghan President Hamid Karzai, U.S. and Afghan officials said.
- Syrian defectors hold fire amid Arab League visit AP - 48 mins ago
The rebel Free Syrian Army said Friday it has stopped its offensive against government targets during a month-long mission by Arab Legue monitors, saying it wants to expose how the regime is killing peaceful protesters.
- Muslims upset by NYPD to boycott mayor's breakfast AP - 5 hrs ago
Muslim leaders intent on showing Mayor Michael Bloomberg that they have no appetite for his support of the police department's efforts to gather intelligence on their neighborhoods are poised to make an impression by their absence at his annual interfaith breakfast Friday.
- Deaths in Somalia underscore risks MSF endures AP - 1 hr 22 mins ago
A second foreigner working with Doctors Without Borders died of his wounds in an attack in Somalia that also killed the group's country director, though the aid organization declared Friday that despite the risks it would still provide medical care in one of the world's most dangerous countries.
- 'Synthetic' marijuana is problem for US military AP - 5 hrs ago
U.S. troops are increasingly using an easy-to-get herbal mix called "Spice," which mimics a marijuana high and can bring on hallucinations that last for days.
- For Gingrich, it's a struggle to stay on message AP - 4 hrs ago
As he scrambles to stop a slide in Iowa, Newt Gingrich's strategy amounts to this: hammer home a message about jobs and the economy while wrapping himself in the mantle of Ronald Reagan. But the loquacious former House speaker keeps struggling to stay on message.
- Russia: Nuclear submarine fire finally out AP - 33 mins ago
Firefighters extinguished a massive fire aboard a docked Russian nuclear submarine Friday as some crew members remained inside, officials said, giving assurances that there was no radiation leak and the vessel's nuclear-tipped missiles were not on board.
- Griffin, Baylor win record-breaking Alamo Bowl AP - 5 hrs ago
If that really was Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III's final college game, what an incredible way to go out.
- Jamaica's opposition wins elections in a landslide AP - 6 hrs ago
On Jamaica's rutted streets, the complaints have been chronic — home ownership is out of reach for most wage earners, the cost of electricity has skyrocketed, water service regularly fizzles out and decent jobs are scarce.
Premier League Preview: Arsenal - QPR @ Yahoo! Sports - 9 mins ago
PROBABLE LINEUPS ARSENAL SzczesnyDjourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, VermaelenArteta, Song, RamseyWalcott, Van Persie, GervinhoQUEENS PARK RANGERS KennyYoung, Hall, Hill, TraoreBarton, Derry, Faurlin, Wright-PhillipsMackie, … More »Premier League Preview: Arsenal - QPR
PROBABLE LINEUPS ARSENAL SzczesnyDjourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, VermaelenArteta, Song, RamseyWalcott, Van Persie, GervinhoQUEENS PARK RANGERS KennyYoung, Hall, Hill, TraoreBarton, Derry, Faurlin, Wright-PhillipsMackie, HelgusonTheo Walcott could return for the Gunners after missing out against Wolves following stomach …
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