Authorities still searching for missing pilgrims The Hindu Even as the death toll in the tragic stampede at Uppupara in Idukki district of Kerala rose to 104, authorities are still searching for more than half a dozen pilgrims who are still missing. Finance Minister TM Thomas Isaac who is personally overseeing ... See all stories on this topic » | ||||||
Death toll from Brazil rains tops 500 Fox News Rio de Janeiro – At least 511 people have died as a result of downpours over the last four days in the Serrana region of the southeastern state of Rio de Janeiro in one of the worst natural disasters in Brazilian history, authorities said Friday. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||||||
Despite risks, Obama ready to press China on human rights Washington Post By Scott Wilson President Obama is planning to refocus attention on China's record of suppressing free speech and political freedom in the coming weeks, despite the risk of further destabilizing an important relationship after a contentious year. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||||||
Thousands Demonstrate Against Hungary's Media Law Voice of America Demonstrators carry a portrait of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban with a crown to protest against a media law they say will turn the country into 'Orbanistan' with the government leader dominating news broadcasts. An estimated 10000 Hungarians ... See all stories on this topic » | ||||||
Obama loosens travel restrictions to Cuba Washington Post By Mary Beth Sheridan The Obama administration on Friday announced the broadest liberalization of travel to Cuba in a decade, making it easier for American students and religious and cultural groups to visit the Communist-ruled island. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||||||
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Britons tell of Tunisian rioting BBC News British tourists have described scenes of violence in Tunisia amid a state of emergency prompted by violent protests. Tour operators have organised emergency flights back to the UK, but there are thought to be up to 3000 UK tourists still in the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||||||
Yorkshire Ripper must die in prison, appeal court rules The Guardian The Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, will spend the rest of his life behind bars, the court of appeal has ruled. The former lorry driver, now 64 and known as Peter Coonan, was convicted in 1981 of murdering 13 women. He was ordered to serve "whole ... See all stories on this topic » | ||||||
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Jan 15, 2011
WORLD News, Jan 15, 2011
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