- Decree by Egypt's Mursi raises rights concerns: U.N. Reuters - 1 hr 10 mins ago
GENEVA (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi's decree granting himself extended powers raises very serious human rights concerns, U.N. Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay's spokesman said on Friday. Mursi's announcement … More »Decree by Egypt's Mursi raises rights concerns: U.N.
GENEVA (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi's decree granting himself extended powers raises very serious human rights concerns, U.N. Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay's spokesman said on Friday. Mursi's announcement was welcomed by his allies but prompted fears among secular-minded Egyptians that the ruling …
- Cash-strapped post office tests same-day delivery AP - 5 hrs ago
Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking the instant gratification of … More »Cash-strapped post office tests same-day delivery
- Black voters look to leverage their loyalty AP - 5 hrs ago
When black voters gave President Barack Obama 93 percent support on Election Day in defiance of predictions that they might sit it out this year, black leaders breathed a collective sigh of relief. More »Black voters look to leverage their loyalty
- Home amid Chinese highway a symbol of resistance AP - 2 hrs 53 mins ago
In the middle of an eastern Chinese city's new main road, rising incongruously from a huge circle in the freshly laid pavement, is a five-story row house with ragged edges. This is the home of the duck farmer who said " … More »Home amid Chinese highway a symbol of resistance
- Monitor: More than 40,000 killed since start of Syria conflict Reuters - 2 hrs 23 mins ago
BEIRUT (Reuters) - More than 40,000 people have been killed in 20 months of conflict between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces and those fighting for his overthrow, a violence monitoring group said on Friday. Rami Abdelrahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said about half the fatalities were civilians …
- Fiscal cliff tweets to watch ABC OTUS News - 2 hrs 42 mins ago
With the dirty dishes cleared and leftovers safely in the fridge, Americans across the country start looking ahead to the winter holidays the day after Thanksgiving. But for Congress, there’s a pretty big hurdle to handle before the House and Senate can abscond to presents and...
- Suicide attempts increasing in crisis-stricken Greece Reuters - 3 hrs ago
ATHENS (Reuters) - The number of people in Greece trying to kill themselves is rising as economic crisis deepens, according to official figures. There were 677 suicide attempts in 2009, 830 in 2010 and 927 in 2011, Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias said in a written response to lawmakers' questions. The number is on course …
- 2 killed, dozens injured in massive Texas pileup AP - 8 hrs ago
- Russian punk rock band protester in single cell after tensions with inmates Reuters - 3 hrs ago
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Jailed Pussy Riot punk protester Maria Alyokhina has been moved to a single cell at her own request because of tensions with fellow prisoners, Russia's federal penitentiary service said on Friday. Alyokhina, 24, is serving a two-year sentence for carrying out a raucous protest against President Vladimir …
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LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League side Arsenal have renewed their shirt sponsorship deal with Dubai-based carrier Emirates Airline in a 5-year agreement worth 150 million pounds. The shirt agreement runs … More »Arsenal renew sponsorship deal with Emirates
LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League side Arsenal have renewed their shirt sponsorship deal with Dubai-based carrier Emirates Airline in a 5-year agreement worth 150 million pounds. The shirt agreement runs until the end of the 2018-19 season and Arsenal's home will continue to be known as the Emirates Stadium until 2028, …