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![]() BBC News | Central Philippines earthquake 'kills' at least seven BBC News At least seven people have died after a 6.7 magnitude quake struck the central Philippines, official reports say. The death toll includes two children, according to the government's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Earthquake Kills 7 in Philippines, Tsunami Warning Lifted Magnitude 6.8 quake in Philippines kills 13, buries homes Children among seven dead as quake hits Philippines |
![]() BBC News | Syria forces keep pounding Homs; 33 dead CBS News An image taken from a video posted by Syrian opposition activists to the Youtube shows smoke rising from buildings in the city of Homs after an apparent rocket or mortar strike, Feb. 6, 2012. (Youtube) BEIRUT - Syrian troops shelled neighborhoods in ... Syrian forces resume Homs bombardment; up to 50 killed Activists: Syrian forces bombard restive city Syrian State Media Says Gunmen Kill 3 Soldiers |
![]() Globe and Mail | Fatah, Hamas Say Abbas to Head Palestinian Unity Government BusinessWeek By Saud Abu Ramadan and Fadwa Hodali Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The Islamic Hamas movement and the secular Fatah party agreed that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will head an interim unity government that will facilitate elections and rebuild ... Palestinian factions Hamas, Fatah reach unity deal Palestinian Factions Reach Unity Deal Palestinian deal would see Mahmoud Abbas step in as prime minister until election |
![]() ABC News | Questions on Romney Give Obama Boost ABC News Mitt Romney has solidified his position for the Republican nomination but lost ground in the main event, with improved economic indicators and questions about Romney's wealth and taxes lifting Barack Obama to a head-to-head advantage for the first time ... Obama holds edge over Romney in general election matchup, poll finds Obama leads Romney in general-election support, new poll finds Republicans argue jobs report wasn't all good news |
![]() BBC News | The Diamond Jubilee: Events calendar BBC News A wide range of events is being planned to mark the Queen's 60-year reign. Major celebrations will take place on an extended Bank Holiday weekend on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June. This is a round-up of the major events, with links to official websites where ... Queen celebrates 60 years on throne Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee Queen's jubilee visits 'special' |
![]() Telegraph.co.uk | Winter weather live: Britain faces backlog of travel disruption Telegraph.co.uk Follow live coverage of all travel and weather updates after a weekend of heavy snowfall across the UK. By Donna Bowater 10.43 It's not just the UK that has been suddenly plunged into a cold snap. Rome has also seen a rare snow shower. Ice warnings in England but Heathrow 'back to normal' Severe weather still affecting Heathrow airport Icy threat as working week begins |
![]() Globe and Mail | In end, Patriots lacking for big stop Boston Herald By Dan Duggan That's how much time remained when the much-maligned Patriots [team stats] defense took the field with a two-point lead and a chance for redemption in last night's Super Bowl. Despite being a punching bag for much of the season, ... Once again, Super 4th quarter is Eli time Patriots' Loss Is Super Disappointment for Fans Missed chances cost Patriots in Super Bowl |
![]() The Guardian | Josh Powell blows himself up with two young children The Guardian Days after a judge ruled against him in a child custody hearing, a father and his two young sons were killed on Sunday when police said he appeared to intentionally blow up a house with all three inside – a tragic ending to a bizarre case that began ... Tragic turn in case of missing Utah woman Could Wash. have done more to protect Powell boys? 'I'm sorry. Goodbye,' Josh Powell says in email before killing himself, 2 sons |
![]() CBC.ca | US Asks Egypt About Reports Americans Will Be Prosecuted BusinessWeek By Nicole Gaouette and Viola Gienger Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The US State Department said it wants Egypt's government to clarify reports that 19 Americans are among 43 people to be prosecuted in Cairo in an investigation of non-governmental organizations ... Egypt clashes enter fifth day US pro-democracy workers in Egypt facing trial Egypt: fifth day of clashes between protesters and police |
![]() The Guardian | No Israeli Decision on Iran Attack, Obama Says New York Times President Obama said Sunday that he did not believe Israel had made a decision on whether to attack Iran to disrupt its nuclear program and that diplomacy remained the “preferred solution” to resolving the standoff over what Western leaders believe is ... Iran poses no 'existential threat' to Israel - ex-Mossad chief Obama wants more diplomacy as concerns grow over Iran Obama says Israel and the US hope to find a 'diplomatic solution' to Iran nuke ... |
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