Romney wins Nevada, Gingrich vows to stay in the race
2012-02-05T04:45:50Z
Mitt Romney won Nevada's Republican caucuses on Saturday night, grabbing the largest chunk of the state's 28 delegates in the race for the Republican presidential nomination and racking up his second consecutive victory, after winning Florida in the same week. Speaking at his victory party at the Red Rocks Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, [...]
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Greek parties face Monday EU bailout deadline
2012-02-06T00:16:07Z
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's coalition parties must tell the European Union on Monday whether they accept the painful terms of a new bailout deal as EU patience wears thin with political dithering in Athens over implementing reforms. Technocrat Prime Minister Lucas Papademos put on a brave face as he tried to get leaders of the three parties in his government on Sunday to sign off on the terms of a 130 billion euro ($170 billion) rescue, which Greece needs soon to avoid a chaotic debt default. ...
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Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix
2012-02-06T00:20:01Z
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran and made clear he does not want to see more conflict in the oil-producing Gulf region. In a television interview, Obama also said he did not believe Tehran had the "intentions or capabilities" to attack the United States, playing down the threats from Tehran and saying he wanted a diplomatic end to the nuclear standoff. "Any kind of additional military activity inside the Gulf is disruptive and has a big effect on us. ...
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NGO worker cases sent to Egypt court in funding row
2012-02-05T21:40:49Z
CAIRO (Reuters) - The cases of 40 foreign and Egyptian activists, including 19 Americans subject to travel bans over their work for pro-democracy and other groups, have been referred to court, judicial sources said Sunday, deepening a row with the United States. Washington, which provides $1.3 billion in military aid annually to Egypt, has strongly criticized the crackdown on the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) which has taken place under the army-backed government. An unspecified number of U.S. citizens involved have sheltered in the U.S. embassy. ...
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Olympus ex-CEO Woodford sees more revelations
2012-02-05T22:54:13Z
TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) - Official investigations into a massive fraud at Japan's Olympus Corp are highly likely to lead to further revelations on the scandal soon, according to the firm's former chief executive, Michael Woodford, who blew the whistle on the affair. The maker of cameras and medical equipment is trying to put the $1.7 billion scandal behind it, having wrapped up its own third-party investigation late last year. It is seeking out investment partners and looking to vote in a new board in April. ...
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As Facebook grows up, it courts Madison Avenue
2012-02-06T01:19:27Z
(Reuters) - About a year ago, when it became clear that taking Facebook Inc public was a matter of when not if, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg went out and poached Caroline Everson, then global advertising head at Microsoft Corp. Landing an executive with Everson's pedigree was a coup - prior to Microsoft, she was a top advertising executive at Viacom Inc's MTV Networks and at Walt Disney Co. The hire also sent a clear message to Madison Avenue from the world's largest online social network: We want to work with you. ...
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Concession fails to quell violent Egypt clashes
2012-02-05T23:09:33Z
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army-backed government said it was preparing to move ousted President Hosni Mubarak to a Cairo prison hospital in an apparent bid to calm protests, but clashes continued with police firing tear gas at demonstrators hurling rocks and broken tiles. Protesters demanding a swift presidential election and an early handover of power by the army fought police for a fourth day outside the Interior Ministry, which they accuse of failing to prevent the deaths last week of 74 people after a soccer match in the Mediterranean city of Port Said. ...
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Ex-Panama strongman Noriega hospitalized, stable
2012-02-06T00:26:12Z
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Manuel Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was taken from prison to a public hospital on Sunday after suffering a possible stroke, but a top health official said he was stable. Noriega, 77, was moved from the El Renacer prison to the Hospital Santo Tomas because of high blood pressure and a possible stroke, police said in a statement. "He has been put under observation in intensive care for twenty-four hours to see how it goes. ...
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"Intentional" explosion kills husband, two sons of missing woman
2012-02-06T01:22:51Z
(Reuters) - An "intentional" house explosion on Sunday near Tacoma, Washington killed the husband and two sons of a Utah woman missing since December 2009, fire department officials said. The explosion happened shortly after a Child Protective Services worker dropped off the two children of Josh Powell for a supervised visit in Puyallup, Washington. Powell then prevented the worker from entering the house, according to Graham Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Gary Franz. ...
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New York Giants 15 - New England Patriots 17 - Latest
2012-02-06T01:57:25Z
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Latest from the Super Bowl between the New York Giants and New England Patriots. The Patriots won the coin toss and kicked off. - - - 1st quarter 08:52 New York Giants safety. Penalty on Tom Brady, intentional grounding in own end zone. NY 2 NE 0 03:24 New York Giants touchdown. Victor Cruz, 2-yard pass from Eli Manning. Lawrence Tynes converted. NY 9 NE 0 - - - 2nd quarter 13:48 New England Patriots field goal. 29 yards, Stephen Gostkowski. NY 9 NE 3 00:08 New England Patriots touchdown. Danny Woodhead, 4-yard pass from Tom Brady. Stephen Gostkowski converted. ...
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Europe's cold snap claims more victims, travel hit
2012-02-05T22:27:37Z
KIEV/LONDON (Reuters) - Bitterly cold weather sweeping across Europe claimed more victims Sunday, brought widespread disruption to transport services, and left thousands without power with warnings that low temperatures would continue into next week. Hundreds have lost their lives in eastern Europe as freezing weather sweeps across the continent westwards, while major airports warned that services would be delayed or cancelled. Steven Keates, a weather forecaster at Britain's Met Office, said the severe wintry conditions were expected to last, and spread to other areas. ...
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Gingrich vows to take fight to "timid" Romney
2012-02-05T22:38:43Z
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Republican Newt Gingrich vowed on Sunday to press ahead with his struggling presidential bid after a big loss in Nevada, saying he will focus on drawing a contrast with "timid" rival Mitt Romney. Romney, the Republican front-runner, easily thumped Gingrich in Nevada on Saturday for his second consecutive win and third in the first five contests in the state-by-state battle to pick a challenger to face Democratic President Barack Obama in the November election. ...
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Ex-Panama strongman Noriega hospitalized
2012-02-05T20:51:09Z
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Manuel Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was taken from prison to a public hospital after suffering a possible stroke, the national police said on Sunday. Noriega, 77, was moved from the El Renacer prison to the Hospital Santo Tomas because of high blood pressure and a possible stroke, police said in a statement. A police spokesman had no further details. Noriega was extradited back to Panama in December and he is serving a 20-year sentence for the murders of opponents during his rule. ...
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Obama: Israel has not made decision on Iran attack
2012-02-05T22:17:50Z
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday that Israel has not yet decided how to respond to concerns about Iran's nuclear program and said there was no evidence that Iran has the "intentions or capabilities" to wage attacks on U.S. soil. Asked in an NBC interview whether Israel was set to attack Iran, Obama said: "I don't think that Israel has made a decision on what they need to do. I think they, like us, believe that Iran has to stand down on its nuclear weapons program," adding Israel and the United States would work "in lockstep" on Iran. ...
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Greek parties face Monday EU bailout deadline
2012-02-05T23:39:16Z
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's coalition parties must tell the European Union on Monday whether they accept the painful terms of a new bailout deal as EU patience wears thin with political dithering in Athens over implementing reforms. Technocrat Prime Minister Lucas Papademos put on a brave face as he tried to get leaders of the three parties in his government on Sunday to sign off on the terms of a 130 billion euro ($170 billion) rescue, which Greece needs soon to avoid a chaotic debt default. ...
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Blast kills husband of missing Utah woman, 2 boys
2012-02-06T02:39:42Z
Josh Powell's note was simple and short, a farewell to the world after two years of being scrutinized in the media, hammered by police and questioned by judges, prosecutors and social workers, living his life under a microscope since the day his wife vanished.
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After UN veto, US floats coalition on Syria
2012-02-05T19:46:24Z
The United States proposed an international coalition to support Syria's opposition Sunday after Russia and China blocked a U.N. attempt to end nearly 11 months of bloodshed, raising fears that violence will escalate. Rebel soldiers said force was now the only way to oust President Bashar Assad, while the regime vowed to press its military crackdown.
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NYC protest gets heated when Yemen leader is seen
2012-02-05T23:34:50Z
A protest against embattled Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside a luxury hotel in New York got heated Sunday when demonstrators saw him leave the building, with one charging toward him and another throwing a shoe.
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GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota
2012-02-06T02:33:52Z
Now it's on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine.
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Egypt to try 19 Americans in case straining ties
2012-02-05T23:24:10Z
Ignoring a U.S. threat to cut off aid, Egypt on Sunday referred 19 Americans and 24 other employees of nonprofit groups to trial before a criminal court on accusations they illegally used foreign funds to foment unrest in the country.
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Former Panamanian dictator Noriega hospitalized
2012-02-06T00:55:22Z
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, who was toppled by a 1989 American invasion and later convicted of drug running, was transferred from prison to a hospital on Sunday because of extreme hypertension, health officials said.
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Just a bluff? Fears grow of Israeli attack on Iran
2012-02-05T22:39:57Z
For the first time in nearly two decades of escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear program, world leaders are genuinely concerned that an Israeli military attack on the Islamic Republic could be imminent ? an action that many fear might trigger a wider war, terrorism and global economic havoc.
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Brown U. student uncovers lost Malcolm X speech
2012-02-05T20:45:57Z
The recording was forgotten, and so, too, was the odd twist of history that brought together Malcolm X and a bespectacled Ivy Leaguer fated to become one of America's top diplomats.
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Madonna headlines Super Bowl halftime show
2012-02-06T02:20:45Z
complete with throne ? but didn't have complete control of her show.
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Super Bowl: Giants inch closer, trail Pats 17-15
2012-02-06T02:12:54Z
Buckle up.
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Super Bowl: Giants add FG, trail Pats 17-12
2012-02-06T01:49:24Z
literally.
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Super Bowl: Patriots add TD, lead Giants 17-9
2012-02-06T01:37:02Z
Tom Brady is absolutely on fire.
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Super Bowl: Giants, Pats: 'You know you can do it'
2012-02-06T01:25:43Z
Strike a pose!
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Super Bowl: Pats drive 96 yards, lead Giants 10-9
2012-02-06T01:02:16Z
Boy, where did that first half go?
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Ex-Panama dictator Noriega suffers possible stroke
2012-02-05T21:55:58Z
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, who was toppled by a 1989 American invasion and later convicted of drug running, was transferred from prison to a hospital on Sunday, possibly because of a stroke, police said.
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