Globe and Mail Evacuations Increase as Egypt Protests ContinueVoice of AmericaPhoto: AP Thousands of evacuees streamed out of Egypt Monday, seeking to escape the continued unrest that has gripped the Arab nation for nearly a week. The United States said it has evacuated more than 1200 of its citizens on nine government-chartered …Exodus from CairoTimes of IndiaCanadians fighting panic as they try to escape EgyptNational Post300 Indians flown home from CairoThe HinduGlobe and Mail -Vancouver Sun -AFPall 4,257 news articles »
Archive for January, 2011
ABC News Obama Pushed To Address Gun ControlNPRPeople shoot their guns at a shooting range near the Crossroads of the West Gun Show in Tucson, Ariz., on Jan. 15. President Obama has been under increasing pressure to say something — anything — about whether he intends to push for …New York City sting spotlights ease of buying guns at showsReutersNY mayor conducts gun-sale sting in Arizona, says not much has changed after …The Canadian PressGun Show Lawlessness in Arizona ExposedThe [...]
Reuters Huntsman to leave ambassadorship, possibly to make presidential bidBoston GlobeBy Matt Viser, Globe Staff WASHINGTON – He comes from a family of Mormons, has strong ties to Utah, and touts a record as a former governor. He's personally wealthy, and he's starting to generate early buzz for a Republican presidential race. …US ambassador to China resigns amid 2012 buzzAFPAnalysis: Why Jon Huntsman Jr. may be running for presidentDeseret NewsWH: Ambassador Huntsman to leave China postThe Associated PressPolitico -Bloomberg -TPMDCall 289 news [...]
Advocate.com Illinois gov signs historic civil unions legislationBoston HeraldBy AP CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a bill legalizing civil unions for gay and lesbian couples. Hundreds of supporters crowded into the Chicago Cultural Center on Monday afternoon to watch the historic bill-signing. …Illinois Civil Union Law SignedVital VOICEIll Civil Unions Law SignedAdvocate.comChicago Representative Says Civil Union Will Present Learning CurveMyStateline.comChicagoPride.com -IGNN (press release) -Los Angeles Timesall 99 news articles »
USA Today Tampa Mom Julie Schenecker Was Probed for Child Abuse in Fall, But Not ChargedABC NewsJulie Schenecker, the Tampa mother who police say confessed to killing her two teenage kids last week, was investigated for possible child abuse last fall, but was not charged, according to a police report. …Julie Powers Schenecker Weeps in Court as Bail Denied in Murders of Daughter …CBS NewsFlorida Mom Shoots, Kills Teenage Children For Talking BackKTSM News Channel 9Bond denied for Florida mom [...]
USA Today Blizzard warning issued as massive storm takes aimLos Angeles TimesThe National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the Chicago area as a dangerous storm swooping in from the South could dump more than 18 inches of snow and pack 40 mph winds. The warning is in effect from 3 pm Tuesday until 3 pm …Snow storm to bury Midwest, New EnglandWashington PostMassive winter storm to hit Super Bowl before brush with eastern USUSA TodayAirlines allow changes [...]
The Hindu Mubarak proposes talks as opposition calls for massive protestWashington PostThe Egyptian government blocks Twitter after thousands of protesters took to the streets of Cairo to demand an end to the 30-year-rule of President Hosni Mubarak. By Griff Witte CAIRO – As pro-democracy demonstrators vowed to bring 1 million people to …Analysis: Egypt crisis a fresh dilemma for Obama teamReutersAnti-American sentiment gradually surfaces in EgyptLos Angeles TimesEgypt crisis: Army rules out force as Mubarak clings to powerTelegraph.co.ukABC News -USA Today -Voice [...]
Telegraph.co.uk Sanctions Imposed on Leader of BelarusNew York TimesMOSCOW — The United States and the European Union on Monday imposed sanctions against President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko and scores of other officials in Belarus for a broad crackdown on the opposition following fraudulent …Belarus ready to take adequate response to EU sanctions: Foreign MinistryXinhuaTime to hit Lukashenko where it hurtsFinancial TimesEU Slaps Sanctions on BelarusVoice of AmericaBBC News -Wall Street Journal -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyall 224 news articles »
CBC.ca 300 Indians flown home from CairoThe Hindu— Photo: AP Mumbai: The air of anticipation and tension gave way to a sense of relief and happiness as nearly 300 Indians landed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport here from Cairo by a special Air India flight on Monday. …Canadians evacuated from EgyptAFPWashington state couple: 'Complete chaos' at Cairo airportSeattle TimesTwo Canadian evacuation flights scheduled today from EgyptToronto StarTimes of India -Sky News -Globe and Mailall 4,416 news articles »
USA Today New dietary guidelines: Eat less, eat better and lose the saltWashington PostThe federal government is updating its dietary guidelines in hopes of combating the rampant obesity plaguing the nation's adults and children. (Jan. 31) By Rob Stein Americans need to make big changes in their eating habits to fight the obesity …New dietary guidelines: Eat less, eat betterSan Francisco ChronicleDiet guidelines push calorie reduction and exerciseReutersNew diet guidelines coming today: Is it hard to eat healthfully in America?Los [...]
