Sun, 20 May 2012 05:56:19 GMT
World leaders set to tackle Afghanistan at NATO summit - USA TODAY
The GuardianWorld leaders set to tackle Afghanistan at NATO summitUSA TODAYCHICAGO (AP) – World leaders weary of war will tackle Afghanistan's post-conflict future — from funding for security forces to upcoming elections — when the NATO summit opens Sunday. By Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP President Obama and first lady ...Chicago braces for largest anti-NATO protestReutersObama in Chicago for NATO SummitVoice of AmericaActivists arrested in Chicago, accused of plotting attacksLos Angeles TimesBusinessWeek -Salt Lake Tribuneall 4,558 news articles »
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:01:25 GMT
China keeps up pressure Chen's family, supporters - Reuters
Globe and MailChina keeps up pressure Chen's family, supportersReutersBy Chris Buckley and Sui-Lee Wee | BEIJING (Reuters) - While the blind Chinese rights activist Chen Guangcheng on Sunday enjoyed his first hours in New York after years of jail and detention, relatives and supporters back home remained locked down by ...Chen lands in U.S. after month of talksDetroit Free PressChinese dissident Chen Guangcheng grateful to be safe in USLos Angeles TimesActor Christian Bale, who tried to visit Chen in China, wants to meet him in USCNN InternationalWashington Post -STLtoday.comall 2,254 news articles »
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:39:34 GMT
Italy earthquake kills three in country's north - The Guardian
The GuardianItaly earthquake kills three in country's northThe GuardianAt least three people have died in a strong earthquake that rocked northern Italy on Sunday morning. The quake struck at 4am local time (2am GMT) and had a magnitude of 5.9. It was centred in the plains near Modena and felt throughout nearby regions.Quake kills 3, knocks down church bell in northern ItalyCNNThree killed in northern Italy earthquakeBBC NewsReports: 3 dead in quake near BolognaCBS NewsCNN International -USA TODAYall 422 news articles »
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:45:03 GMT
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds one day after IPO - USA TODAY
USA TODAYFacebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds one day after IPOUSA TODAYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A day after the historic Facebook IPO, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status Saturday to "married." By Allyson Magda, Handout via AP This photo provided by Facebook shows Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and ...Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg weds Priscilla ChanSan Francisco ChronicleStatus: married. Surprise update as Mark Zuckerberg weds Priscilla ChanThe GuardianFacebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds on day after IPOArizona Daily SunCNN -PC Magazineall 919 news articles »
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:51:11 GMT
G8 leaders tout economic growth, fiscal responsibility - CNN
CTV.caG8 leaders tout economic growth, fiscal responsibilityCNNBy the CNN Wire Staff The 10 members of the G8 Summit pose for a group portait at Camp David, Maryland. Left to right: European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Japanese PM Yoshihiko Noda, ...Group of Eight summit ends with pledge to tame Europe's economic troublesDetroit Free PressObama sees 'emerging consensus' developing on growth plus cuts to end eurozone ...Washington PostObama: G-8 leaders put focus on eurozone crisisBusinessWeekLos Angeles Times -STLtoday.comall 3,319 news articles »
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:01:50 GMT
NAACP resolution endorses gay marriage - Detroit Free Press
Daily MailNAACP resolution endorses gay marriageDetroit Free PressAP MIAMI -- The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law." The NAACP board voted at a leadership retreat in Miami to back a resolution ...Community View: Let clergy judge gay issueThe Journal News | LoHud.comNAACP announces support of same-sex marriage, shoring up Obama's baseFox NewsIn Largely Symbolic Move, NAACP Votes to Endorse Same-Sex MarriageNew York TimesMiamiHerald.comall 941 news articles »
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:13:34 GMT
Kevin Durant, Thunder drop big one on the Lakers - Los Angeles Times
CBS NewsKevin Durant, Thunder drop big one on the LakersLos Angeles TimesOklahoma City forward delivers the final blow -- a three-pointer with 13 seconds left -- in a 103-100 victory that caps a 13-point comeback in the fourth quarter and puts the Lakers on the brink of elimination. Kevin Durant drives past Metta World ...A bad day for basketball in the City of AngelsUSA TODAYThunder rally late to beat Lakers, take 3-1 leadCBSSports.comThunder rally past Lakers, take 3-1 series leadBoston.comChicago Tribuneall 1,217 news articles »
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:22:22 GMT
Joplin emerges from tornado's devastation a year later - USA TODAY
USA TODAYJoplin emerges from tornado's devastation a year laterUSA TODAYBy Claudette Riley, Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader JOPLIN, Mo. – A patch of wildflowers planted in the weeks before the May 22 tornado that killed 161 people and left schools, police and fire stations, parks and other landmarks in the rubble, ...Pride and pain duel a year after town's deadly twisterLos Angeles TimesGroup 'down under' raises funds for tornado reliefJoplin GlobeSurvivors of Joplin, Mo., tornado pick up the pieces, move forward a year laterMemphis Commercial AppealAiken Standard -San Francisco Chronicleall 281 news articles »
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:37:46 GMT
Bombing at Italian school kills 1 - Boston Globe
Boston GlobeBombing at Italian school kills 1Boston GlobeBy Elisabetta Povoledo AP Commentators noted that the school bombing occurred as runoff elections were being held in several cities on Saturday. ROME - A bomb exploded Saturday in front of a school in the southern city of Brindisi, ...Italy bomb blast kills girl outside schoolLos Angeles TimesItaly hunts for clues in deadly school bomb attackAFPBomb kills 1 student, wounds 7 in ItalyThe Associated PressNew York Times -Reuters -CNNall 1,014 news articles »
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:30:50 GMT
Police keep protesters on the move - ABC7Chicago.com
ABC7Chicago.comPolice keep protesters on the moveABC7Chicago.comMay 19, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- While this weekend's NATO protests may at times look like chaos in the streets, police say that occurrences have thus far been generally in line with their strategy to contain protesters. There are a lot of pieces to the ...Protesters, Police Collide in Meandering March Through Downtown, South LoopNBC ChicagoPolice, protesters clash in LoopChicago TribunePolice clash with protesters in Chicago anti-NATO ralliesPress TVWBEZ (blog) -Examiner.com -Chicago Journal (blog)all 19 news articles »