Monthly Archives: April 2011

Mugabe arrives in Rome for papal beatification (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

ROME – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has arrived in Rome, sidestepping a European Union travel ban because he is headed for Pope John Paul II’s beatification, being held Sunday in Vatican City. Mugabe’s government is accused of rights violations. In … Continue reading →

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Obama urges end to Big Oil subsidies (Politico)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

President Barack Obama used his weekly address to the nation to reiterate his call on Congress to stop granting tax subsidies to oil and gas companies. “When oil companies are making huge profits and you’re struggling at the pump, and … Continue reading →

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NRA chief wants Holder resignation (Politico)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

PITTSBURGH—The National Rifle Association’s CEO Saturday said Attorney General Eric Holder should step down for allowing an ATF operation to occur on his watch that involved the sale of guns to suspicious customers with ties to Mexican drug cartels. The … Continue reading →

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Palin raises profile; 2012 plans unclear (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – Sarah Palin’s support among Republicans has shrunk and there’s no evidence she’s close to saying whether she will run for president in 2012. But it’s clear she wants to be part of the conversation. After seemingly staying on … Continue reading →

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NewsWatch: Jobs, manufacturing data to share stage

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Job News

Recommend By MarketWatch MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE Data is key to indicating whether economy is really improving following weak GDP report and inflation concerns amid multiyear stock market highs. See full story. 5 real estate funds to house in your portfolio … Continue reading →

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Ando, US ice dancers strike gold at worlds (AFP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - World News

MOSCOW (AFP) – Miki Ando beat favourites Kim Yu-Na and Mao Asada to win the women’s title as ice dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie White claimed a first ice dancing gold for the United States at the world figure skating … Continue reading →

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Police discover hidden arsenal in Ciudad Juarez (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - World News

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – Mexican federal police said Saturday they discovered a basement arsenal hidden behind the mirrors of a home gym that included three anti-aircraft guns, dozens of grenades, a grenade launcher, AK-47s and other high-powered weapons. The neatly … Continue reading →

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Moroccan police offer glimpse of terror bomb site (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - World News

MARRAKECH, Morocco – A messy heap of Moroccan pastries sit in a shattered glass display case. Twisted nails, strips of clothing and mobile phone parts have been collected and placed in rows of jars. Tourist maps and a charred Douglas … Continue reading →

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Yemen transition deal teeters as Saleh fails to sign (Reuters)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - World News

SANAA (Reuters) – Yemen’s Gulf-brokered deal to remove President Ali Abdullah Saleh from power was on the verge of collapse on Sunday after Saleh refused to sign, raising the threat of further instability in the Arabian Peninsula state. Gulf Cooperation … Continue reading →

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Suicide bomber kills 8, wounds 19 in Northern Iraq (Reuters)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - World News

MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) – Eight people were killed and 19 wounded on Saturday when a suicide bomber blew himself up at an Iraqi army checkpoint next to a market in the northern city of Mosul, police and hospital sources said. … Continue reading →

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