Monthly Archives: January 2011

Huntsman resigns; may run (Politico)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Politico – The U.S. ambassador to China is now likely to explore a Republican presidential bid. Continue reading →

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Williams, Couric head to Egypt to cover unrest (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

AP – Two of the three U.S. network evening newscasts are sending their anchors to Egypt to base their programs at the scene of the political unrest there. Continue reading →

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MLAs support cycling helmets bill

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

Northern Ireland Assembly members have voted in favour of a bill to make the wearing of cycle helmets compulsory.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external inte… Continue reading →

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Pakistan president says court to rule on US gunman (AFP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

AFP – Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said Monday the courts should decide the fate of a US government employee, under investigation for double murder, after US lawmakers pressed for his release. Continue reading →

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WH: Ambassador Huntsman to leave China post (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

AP – U.S. ambassador to China Jon Huntsman, a Republican with potential presidential ambitions, has advised officials that he intends to leave the post during the first part of this year, the White House said Monday. Continue reading →

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Art from China’s Forbidden City on view in NY (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Reuters – Objects and artwork from the Forbidden City’s hidden inner sanctum, a sealed off compound built in high luxury for the Chinese emperor’s retirement, will be unveiled in New York on Tuesday. Continue reading →

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Mexico charges 5 for hotel blast that killed 7 (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

AP – Prosecutors in Mexico have filed charges against five employees and contractors at a Caribbean coast hotel where a Nov. 14 explosion killed five Canadian tourists and two Mexicans. Continue reading →

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Haiti opens door for return of ex-president Aristide (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

Reuters – Haiti’s government is ready to issue a diplomatic passport to ousted former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, opening the way for his possible return home from exile in South Africa, a senior official said on Monday. Continue reading →

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Why the White iPhone Was Delayed, According to Steve Wozniak (PC World)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

PC World – Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak thinks he knows why the white iPhone 4 still isn’t for sale. Continue reading →

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Can Obama Pull a Clinton? (The Weekly Standard)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

The Weekly Standard – So the much-anticipated pivot to the center in the State of the Union speech has happened. Continue reading →

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