LATIN AMERICA News, Mar 11, 2012

KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - US soldier kills 16 Afghans ... KTVN More>> By HEIDI VOGT and MIRWAIS KHAN Associated Press BALANDI, Afghanistan (AP) - An American soldier opened fire on villagers near his base in southern Afghanistan Sunday and killed 16 civilians, according to President Hamid Karzai who called it an ... See all stories on this topic »

US service member opens fire on Afghans, 15 dead [video] NorthJersey.com ... who they said were killed by the American. AP An elderly Afghan man sits next to the covered body of a person who was allegedly killed by a US service member, in a minibus in Panjwai, Kandahar province south of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday. See all stories on this topic » NorthJersey.com

Luis Tomasello,Carlos Rigau, Magnus Sigardason: Miami art exhibits take ... MiamiHerald.com He is part of a tradition that another South American made famous, Carlos Cruz-Diez, whose latest kinetic artwork will be unveiled outdoors at the new Miami Marlins stadium come April. The dozens of Tomasello pieces hanging on the walls at Ascano are ... See all stories on this topic »

Alltopics.com Has Launched 5 Newest Information On 5 Geographical Areas Albany Times Union Alltopics.com has created new sections in its amazing database, including Asia, Asia Pacific, Latin America, South America and Korea, which are available for instant access on our website. Today, after months of hard work, alltopics.com is the ... See all stories on this topic »

US soldier kills 16 Afghans, deepening crisis Boston.com An elderly Afghan man sits next to the covered body of a person who was allegedly killed by a US service member, in a minibus in Panjwai, Kandahar province south of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 11, 2012. A US service member walked out of a base in ... See all stories on this topic » Boston.com

Here (And There, And Really Everywhere) Be Dragons North Country Public Radio This year alone the mystical creatures are being featured in two movies, a new book, video games and a museum exhibit. But then wasn't it always that way? Dragons are deeply entwined in the mythology of nations ranging from Egypt toSouth America, ... See all stories on this topic »

Afghan president: US soldier kills 16 civilians WGME An American soldier is being blamed. NATO says he's been detained. The deputy commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan says he's "dismayed" by the incident. Lt. Gen. Adrian Bradshaw says he can't explain the motivation for what he calls "callous acts," ... See all stories on this topic »

Women, children among 16 dead in US soldier's rampage, Karzai says Chicago Sun-Times AP March 11, 2012 8:14AM An elderly Afghan man sits next to a covered body, who was allegedly killed by a US service member, in a minibus in Panjwai, Kandahar province south of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 11, 2012. A US service member walked out ... See all stories on this topic »

DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist Interviewed In São Paulo (Video) - Mar. 11, 2012 Blabbermouth.net View a How It Works video here. DIMMU fans are encouraged to request more songs via this online form. The band has just completed a South American tour and will make several summer festival appearances in Europe. "Abrahadabra", the ninth album from ... See all stories on this topic » Blabbermouth.net

Joseph Kony 2012: Video stirs emotions but draws criticism WJLA American troops are now stationed in Uganda, the Central African Republic, the Congo, and South Sudan, countries where Kony's men operate. Ugandan officials say that, with the help of US troops, the hunt for LRA leaders has intensified in recent months... See all stories on this topic » WJLA

'Jeff' explores Dahmer's effect on Milwaukee Los Angeles Times Premiering Saturday as part of the documentary competition at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas, the film "Jeff" paints a quietly unnerving portrait of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and his effect on the people of Milwaukee. See all stories on this topic »

WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |Police, mayors: NY risks access with ... WIS AP National News Video More>> By DON BABWIN AP CHICAGO (AP) - The tip was a surprise when it arrived on the desk of Ted Wasky. Had it not come, the former FBI agent fears five Muslim men in Ohio might have pulled off a plot to kill US soldiers in Iraq. See all stories on this topic »

'Kony 2012' offers businesses lessons on viral marketing Washington Post It is now well-understood that social media, including video sharing on YouTube and similar platforms, is not just simply on the upswing, but changing the way we experience our world. Enter “Kony 2012”and Invisible Children, the advocacy organization ... See all stories on this topic »

Region's first 'virtual summit' should set the trend Stabroek News By Andres Oppenheimer | 0 Comments | Features, Sunday | Sunday, March 11, 2012 The presidents of Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile did a smart thing the other day, which could save Latin America a lot of time, money and insufferable speeches in the ... See all stories on this topic »

Front Pages from Around the Globe San Francisco Chronicle Inhumane prisons Juan Mendez, the UN special rapporteur on torture, told a press conference in Geneva that there is not a Latin American country that "can boast of having a humane prison system." He described the problem in Honduras as "severe. See all stories on this topic »

American soldier fires on Afghans; 15 dead Sarasota Herald-Tribune An elderly Afghan man sits next to the covered body of a person who was allegedly killed by a US service member in Panjwai, Kandahar province, southof Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Villagers showed an Associated Press photographer 15 ... See all stories on this topic »

KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - Santorum takes Kansas ... KTVN (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) AP National News Video More>> Romney says he's on track to get a nominating majority before convention; rivals undeterred. More>> Romney says he's on track to get a nominating majority before convention; rivals undeterred. See all stories on this topic »

US servicemember opens fire on Afghans; 16 reported dead Poughkeepsie Journal The covered body of a person who was allegedly killed Sunday by a US servicemember is seen inside a minibus in Panjwai, Kandahar province, southof Kabul, Afghanistan. / By Allauddin Khan, AP BALANDI, Afghanistan (AP) — An American soldier opened fire ... See all stories on this topic »

Why Kony is yesterdays story in Uganda Indian Express The viral video by the American nonprofit Invisible Children showcases Joseph Kony, the madman at the helm of the LRA who has been indicted for crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court. The video calls for his arrest this year and ... See all stories on this topic »

Down but not out, sick Chavez seeks re-election in Venezuela Reuters The charismatic Chavez has been in campaign mode for most of his 13-year rule, and his signature style of personally meeting the beneficiaries of his welfare programs has helped him win re-election and extend his powers in theSouth American nation. See all stories on this topic »

Whistling ducks flocking to Audubon Park NOLA.com At 7:30 Friday morning, I watched the sky over the South American Exhibit at the Audubon Zoo fill with hundreds of black bellied whistling ducks. String after string of the brown-feathered birds came soaring over the palm trees, wings cupped, ... See all stories on this topic » NOLA.com

Why Kony 2012 is part of the age-old 'white man's burden' in Africa Al-Arabiya The video, “Kony 2012,” which has so far racked up 70 million hits in one week and raised $5 million over 48 hours, could be deemed a subtle reminder to the world that the well-meaning West is yet again needed to step in and save African victims − in ... See all stories on this topic » Al-Arabiya

... WHERE WE LOVE THE UNINTENTIONAL COMEDY OF THE PAC-12 TOURNAMENT ESPN Have you seen a cool sports-related video that deserves to go viral? Email links to bypatrickdorsey(at)gmail(dot)com, or let us know on Twitter at @dorseypatrick. Videos should be SFW, recent and less than 2 minutes. by ESPN ESPN's "College GameDay" ... See all stories on this topic »

5 Korean Romance Movies Any Film Lover Should See Screen Junkies The North may not be too happy, but South Korea is a happening place, and lots of great movies have come out of there, movies of all genres. Here is a list of five Korean romance movies that any film lover should see. Kwon Sang-woo stars as Ji-hwan a ... See all stories on this topic » Screen Junkies

'A Thousand Words' co-star doesn't want to be taken (so) seriously North County Times "I did a couple of movies, straight off, where I had to learn to be a tough guy," he says. "And that stuck." He played shady Arabs ("Three Kings," "The Insider," "The Majestic") and cops ("Fracture," "Live Free or Die Hard"). See all stories on this topic »

6 Korean Action Movies That Will Blow You Away Screen Junkies It also deals with the technically ongoing conflict between North and SouthKorea, using national pride to inspire its audiences. Just like movies do here inAmerica! For people who though that "Saving Private Ryan" was too cutesy for their tastes, ... See all stories on this topic »

“Team America: World Police” cast and puppeteers reunite for Los Angeles ... IFC Even though Norris has done plenty of voice work on Nickelodeon and in video games during his career, “Team America” still holds a very special place in his heart. “It's the craziest thing. This is the most quotable and quoted thing I've ever been ... See all stories on this topic » IFC

Here (And There, And Really Everywhere) Be Dragons NPR This year alone the mystical creatures are being featured in two movies, a new book, video games and a museum exhibit. But then wasn't it always that way? Dragons are deeply entwined in the mythology of nations ranging from Egypt toSouth America, ... See all stories on this topic »

KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - Pentagon aims to resume ... KTVN Entertainment News from AP Entertainment News from AP AP National NewsVideo More>> Romney says he's on track to get a nominating majority before convention; rivals undeterred. More>> Romney says he's on track to get a nominating majority before ... See all stories on this topic »

World-famous band headed to Port Angeles Peninsula Daily The group is known for its videos of songs such as "Stand by Me" and "Higher Ground," which together have 100 million views on YouTube. Clarence Bekker of the Netherlands is one of the vocalists in Playing for Change, the internationally known band to ... See all stories on this topic »

Phoenix's Musical Instrument Museum's 15000 instruments cover sound from ... Pittsburgh Post Gazette The headset syncs automatically to each instrument exhibit, which features audio and video of musicians performing on a flat-screen television. Hear the music of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, Latin America, Europe, Canada and the United ... See all stories on this topic » Pittsburgh Post Gazette

On the red carpet: Glitter and glam shine through rainy SXSW film premieres CultureMap Austin ... Stateside theater and the Alamo South feature limos and screaming fans, red carpets and papparazi - and the chance to see (and sometimes chat with) our favorite stars in person.America's fascination and adoration of The Movies is embodied in the ... See all stories on this topic » CultureMap Austin

Region's historic first 'virtual summit' should set the trend Petroleumworld.com Latin America may have the world record of annual presidential summits. And, from what I have seen covering dozens of these meetings over the past three decades, most of these summits are a sequence of emotional speeches that are full of patriotic ... See all stories on this topic » Petroleumworld.com

Explosions at bus stop in Kenyan capital kills 4, latest in string of attacks WGME The blasts are the latest in a string of small arms, bomb and grenade attacks that have killed scores of people since Kenya sent troops across the border into neighboring Somalia in October. The military action followed a string of attacks by Somali ... See all stories on this topic »

Advocates: States should give foster kids lawyers WRIC AP Sports News Video Entertainment News from AP Entertainment News from AP AP National News Video More>> Romney says he's on track to get a nominating majority before convention; rivals undeterred. More>> Romney says he's on track to get a nominating ... See all stories on this topic »

MPD cuffs public trust in case of mistaken ID The Daily News Journal Murfreesboro Police Department's failure to find police brutality in the mistaken detention of Joseph Sushak does little to bolster confidence in law enforcement here, especially in the south Murfreesboro neighborhood where he was roughed up. See all stories on this topic »

Controversial Odenton landfill project resurfaces Annapolis Capital By PAMELA WOOD, Staff Writer By PAMELA WOOD, Staff Writer AP VIDEOmore>> After disappearing from the public eye for several years, the proposed landfill — planned for a rural area south of Odenton — is being reviewed for a pair of water permits. See all stories on this topic »

York County joins in on conversation about Kony 2012 York Daily Record The video's premise is that people here in America - and the world beyond - have the power to stop Kony, if only they are willing to spread the word through the power of social media. Called Kony 2012, the goal is to see Kony captured by the end of ... See all stories on this topic »

Freer's Korean Film Festival Opens Today Washington City Paper (blog) ... South Korea gets way more attention than it deserves. Having already conquered the Asian market, K-pop has been making inroads in the US, winning over American audiences with their slickly produced, inanely catchy and sexy-but-pre-teen-safevideos. See all stories on this topic » Washington City Paper (blog)

Explosions at bus stop in Kenyan capital kills 3, latest in string of attacks WGME Five years ago: President George W. Bush, continuing his tour of Latin America, met with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe (oo-REE'-bay). Newborn Mychael Darthard-Dawodu (meh-KEHL' DAHR'-thuhd DOW'-uh-doo) was found safe in Clovis, NM, a day after she ... See all stories on this topic »

Explosion strikes church in central Nigeria WGME JOS, Nigera (AP) -- Emergency officials say an explosion has struck a Catholic church in a central Nigeria town where thousands have died in recent years in ethnic violence. Yushau Shuaib, a spokesman for Nigeria's national emergency management agency ... See all stories on this topic »

Stosur, Ebden through to third round Herald Sun Video Image Please install the latest Flash player [To view Flash please enable JavaScript and Flash.] WORLD No.6 Australian Samantha Stosur and compatriot Matthew Ebden both advanced to the third round of the ATP/WTA Indian Wells Tournament on ... See all stories on this topic »

Blind Victoria woman questions awareness (video) Victoria Advocate The Crossroads has two main services for the blind, the South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind and Texas' Division for Blind Services. Ross also has her own support group, Blind Courage, which started nearly seven years ago. The South Texas Lighthouse ... See all stories on this topic »

Duplass Bros. introduce 'Jeff' CANOE By Jim Slotek, QMI Agency Is there room in the multiplexes for movies in which "the worst thing that happens is somebody's feelings get hurt really, really bad?" That's the description Mark Duplass, who with his brother Jay make up the filmmaking ... See all stories on this topic »

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