- 112 killed in fire at Bangladesh garment factory AP - 2 hrs 34 mins ago
At least 112 people were killed in a fire that raced through a multi-story garment factory just outside of Bangladesh's capital, an official said Sunday. More »112 killed in fire at Bangladesh garment factory
- Egypt's president faces judicial revolt over decree Reuters - 4 hrs ago
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi faced a rebellion from judges who accused him on Saturday of expanding his powers at their expense, deepening a crisis that has triggered violence in the street and exposed … More »Egypt's president faces judicial revolt over decree
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi faced a rebellion from judges who accused him on Saturday of expanding his powers at their expense, deepening a crisis that has triggered violence in the street and exposed the country's deep divisions. The Judges' Club, a body representing judges across Egypt, called for …
- Hezbollah says it would hit Tel Aviv in future war AP - 1 hr 26 mins ago
Lebanon's Hezbollah group would fire thousands of rockets into Israel in any future war and target cities in the country's heartland, the group's leader said Sunday. More »Hezbollah says it would hit Tel Aviv in future war
- Tourists visit Texas ranch to remember 'Dallas' star Larry Hagman @ Yahoo! TV - 13 hrs ago
Tourists and locals flocked to Southfork Ranch on Saturday, bringing flowers in memory of Larry Hagman, who played the infamous J.R. Ewing on the TV show "Dallas." More »Tourists visit Texas ranch to remember 'Dallas' star Larry Hagman
- Rolling Stones return to mark 50 years in music Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones take to the stage later on Sunday after a five-year hiatus to celebrate the golden jubilee of one of the most successful and enduring bands in rock and roll history. Now in their mid-60s to early 70s, lead singer Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood and drummer Charlie …
- No Powerball winner; jackpot goes to record $425M AP - 6 hrs ago
- Freed scientist finds little change or hope in Russia Reuters - 3 hrs ago
KRASNOYARSK, Russia (Reuters) - Grey, pale and thin, Valentin Danilov has changed more than the country that jailed him in 2004 for selling state secrets to China. The 66-year-old Russian physicist, whose face is now criss-crossed with deep wrinkles, could not be blamed for suffering from "deja vu" when he was released …
- Pope tells new cardinals: shun 'worldly logic of power' Reuters - 1 hr 51 mins ago
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Sunday told six prelates newly elevated to the rank of cardinal that all Catholic leaders should shun the "worldly logic of power" and stick to spreading the gospel. The pope presided at a solemn mass in St Peter's Basilica with the six men from the United States, India, Nigeria, …
- South Africa: Police kill 7 suspected robbers AP - 4 hrs ago
Police in South Africa say they shot dead seven suspected robbers and wounded nine others in a botched theft at an armored car company.
- Professor finds profiling in ads for personal data website Reuters - 7 hrs ago
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Dr. Latisha Smith, an expert in decompression sicknesses afflicting deep sea divers, has cleared criminal background checks throughout her medical career. Yet someone searching the Web for the Washington State physician might well come across an Internet ad suggesting she may have an arrest record. …
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton grabbed pole position in Brazil on Saturday for his last race with McLaren while Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel took a big step towards becoming Formula One's youngest … More »Hamilton on pole in Brazil, Vettel fourth
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton grabbed pole position in Brazil on Saturday for his last race with McLaren while Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel took a big step towards becoming Formula One's youngest triple champion. Championship leader Vettel will start Sunday's season-ending race in fourth place, a position good enough …