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Mar 31, 2013
THE PHILIPPINE STAR - Tubbataha disaster: Time for US to be held accountable, Mar 31, 2013
"MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang said yesterday it’s time to hold the US government accountable for the damage done to Tubbataha Reef by the USS Guardian, now that the minesweeper has been removed from the atoll. “We maintain that there must be accountability and we will enforce our existing laws. We will adopt needed measures to prevent repetition,” Secretary Herminio Coloma of the Presidential Communications Operations Office said. Last week, salvors removed the last piece of the Guardian, which ran aground at the marine sanctuary and remained trapped there for two months. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte expressed elation over the completion of the salvage efforts."
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MERCURY METEORITE? Green Space Rock Found In Morocco May Be First From Innermost Planet, Mar 31, 2013
"The green rock found in Morocco last year may be the first known visitor from the solar system's innermost planet, according to meteorite scientist Anthony Irving, who unveiled the new findings this month at the 44th annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in The Woodlands, Texas. The study suggests that a space rock called NWA 7325 came from Mercury, and not an asteroid or Mars. "
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SENATORS say final immigration deal not yet done despite business, Mar 31, 2013
"WASHINGTON - Lawmakers on Sunday cautioned that much work remains to be done on immigration reform legislation and that no final deal has been reached even though one of the largest hurdles has been overcome with big business and labour reaching an agreement on a visa program for low-skilled workers. "
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SEATTLEPI - Egyptian TV satirist released after questioning, Mar 31, 2013
"CAIRO (AP) — A popular television satirist known as Egypt's Jon Stewart was released on bail Sunday after nearly five hours of interrogation over allegations that he broke the law by insulting Islam and the president. Bassem Youssef is the most prominent critic of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi to be called in for questioning in recent weeks in what the opposition says is a campaign to intimidate critics amid wave after wave of political unrest in deeply polarized Egypt. Arrest warrants have been issued for five prominent anti-government activists accused of instigating violence. Deputy chief prosecutor denied the interrogation was part of an intimidation campaign and said his department was enforcing the law and seeking to establish some guidelines on freedom of expression."
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CHICAGO TRIBUNE - Egyptian satirist questioned for insulting Mursi, freed on bail, Mar 31, 2013
"CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian prosecutors questioned Egypt's most popular television satirist on Sunday over allegations that he insulted President Mohamed Mursi, a case regarded by his critics as new proof of a crackdown on dissent. "
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