Two dead as police clash with protesters in Peru’s capital
LIMA (Reuters) – Two people died and 21 others were injured in Peru’s capital on Saturday as protesters clashed with police trying to shut down a sprawling wholesale market, raising the death toll to...
View ArticlePoster collection seized by Nazis to be sold
An American Jewish man whose father’s extensive collection of unique posters was seized by the Nazis and only returned after years of legal battles is looking for a buyer. More: Poster collection...
View ArticleEU, Latin American nations end ‘banana dispute’
One of the longest international trade battles — the banana dispute dating back more than two decades — is over. Read more here: EU, Latin American nations end ‘banana dispute’
View ArticleGa. river could take Appalachian hikers to coast
A river with a history of ferry boats and Civil War battles may one day provide a new route for hikers who finish the Appalachian Trail to continue south until they reach the Gulf of Mexico, a national...
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States reveal their choices on Obama’s health law
After two years of political battles and a Supreme Court case, many if not most states are expected to tell the federal government Friday if they're willing carry out a key part of President Barack...
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Egypt’s army moves to restore order after protests
The Egyptian army deployed tanks and gave both supporters and opponents of Mohammed Morsi a deadline to leave the area outside the presidential palace Thursday following fierce street battles that left...
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Review: ‘Any Day’ is beautifully etched drama
Depictions of custody battles have become a cinematic staple, but few register with the heartfelt emotion of "Any Day Now." This 1970s Los Angeles-set drama about a gay couple fighting to adopt a Down...
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AP Interview: Romanian PM certain of reappointment
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta should feel like his political battles will become much easier, after his center-left alliance won a sweeping majority in last weekend's parliamentary elections....
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Bigger fights loom after "fiscal cliff" deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans face even bigger budget battles in the next two months after a hard-fought "fiscal cliff" deal narrowly averted devastating...
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Northern Irish paramilitaries hijacking flag protests – police federation
BELFAST (Reuters) – Pro-British militant groups are instigating and exploiting the riots that have rocked the Northern Irish capital Belfast in the past month, a police officers' representative said on...
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29 Belfast cops hurt in Catholic-Protestant clash
DUBLIN (AP) — Northern Ireland police fought day-and-night street battles with Protestant militants Saturday as a protest march to Belfast City Hall degenerated into riots when many marchers returned...
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Analysis: Move on assault weapons creates risks for Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama appears ready to gamble in the debate over gun control. By signaling on Monday that he will ask Congress to ban military-style assault weapons, Obama is...
View ArticleAn Inquiry Into Discolored Snow – New York Times (blog)
An Inquiry Into Discolored SnowNew York Times (blog)As I wrote last Friday, after a decade of legal battles, Arizona Snowbowl recently became the world's first ski area to make snow totally out of...
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Egypt curfew scaled back as Mursi seeks end to bloodshed
CAIRO/BERLIN (Reuters) – Egyptian authorities scaled back a curfew imposed by President Mohamed Mursi, and the Islamist leader cut short a visit to Europe on Wednesday to deal with the deadliest...
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Gunbattle rocks Gao after rebels surprise French, Malians
GAO, Mali (Reuters) – Islamist insurgents launched a surprise raid in the heart of the Malian town of Gao on Sunday, battling French and local troops in a blow to efforts to secure Mali's recaptured...
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Fighting rages near Aleppo airport
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels fought pitched battles Wednesday against regime forces at a military base that protects a major airport in the country's north in fighting that has left more than 40...
View ArticleEconomists predicting moderate growth in 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — Business economists expect 2013 will be another year of sub-par growth for the U.S. economy, reflecting uncertainty stemming from the budget battles in Washington and Europe’s...
View ArticleNY to exempt TV, movies under state’s new gun law
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York sought to combat violence by rushing the nation’s toughest gun control measure into law after the Connecticut school shootings that killed 26 people, but the state is now...
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Dad: Suspect’s anger, sex obsessions led to fall
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — The man shot to death by Santa Cruz police after killing two detectives fought losing battles to control his rage and a Peeping Tom obsession, destructive urges that led to...
View ArticleDeath toll rises to 5 in Egypt’s Port Said clashes
CAIRO (AP) — Medical officials say a fifth Egyptian has died of injuries suffered during street battles in the restive Suez Canal city of Port Said, the latest violence that continues to plague the...
View ArticleEgypt court confirms death sentences in flashpoint soccer riot case
CAIRO (Reuters) – An Egyptian court confirmed on Saturday death sentences handed down to 21 soccer fans for their role in a stadium riot which killed dozens of people in Port Said last year, a case...
View ArticleForeign holdings of US debt rise to $5.62 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign demand for U.S. Treasury securities rose to a record level in January, providing evidence that international investors remain confident in U.S. debt despite on-going budget...
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Egypt’s president warns may move to protect nation
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's president delivered a stern warning to his opponents on Friday, saying he may be close to taking unspecified measures to "protect this nation" two days after supporters of his...
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Rivals prepare for legal battle over abortion bans
Rival legal teams, well-financed and highly motivated, are girding for court battles over the coming months on laws enacted in Arkansas and North Dakota that would impose the nation's toughest bans on...
View ArticleDjibouti’s opposition say 14 members released
DJIBOUTI (Reuters) – Djibouti’s authorities have released 14 members of the opposition coalition, the Union of National Salvation (USN), who were jailed in connection with anti-government...
View ArticleErgen puts chips on Sprint in latest wireless bet
By Liana B. Baker (Reuters) – Charlie Ergen, who has never shied away from risky bets and legal battles as the chairman of Dish Network now finds himself in the biggest gamble of his career with a...
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Minaret of famed mosque in Syria destroyed
BEIRUT (AP) — The 11th-century minaret of a famed mosque that towered over the narrow stone alleyways of Aleppo's old quarter collapsed Wednesday as rebels and government troops fought pitched battles...
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Iraq on edge after raid fuels deadly Sunni unrest
By Patrick Markey and Suadad al-Salhy BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) – More than 30 people were killed in gun battles between Iraqi forces and militants on Wednesday, a day after a raid on a Sunni Muslim...
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Syrian rebels, troops clash at 3 air bases
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels seeking to topple President Bashar Assad fought intense battles with his troops on Sunday to try to seize control of three military air bases in the country's north and...
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‘Pacific Rim’ Trailer: These Robots Are 2,500 Tons of Awesome
New, eye-popping footage of “Pacific Rim” hit the web Monday, providing an extended, tantalizing look at Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming feature. The clip, which debuted at WonderCon last month, features...
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