Gaddafi army ‘not at breaking point’
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Libya leader Muammar Gaddafi’s armed forces are not close to breaking point despite hundreds of allied air strikes, American military chiefs have said. Read more
Portugal to choose new govt as debt woes worsen (AP)
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AP – Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva, left, talks with Parliament President Jaime Gama Tuesday, March … Related Quotes Symbol Price Change ^DJI 12,319.73 -30.88 ^GSPC 1,325.83 -2.43 ^IXIC 2,781.07 +4.28 By BARRY HATTON, Associated Press Barry Hatton, Associated Press – 1 hr 23 mins ago LISBON, Portugal – Portugal’s financial plight deepened Thursday when official figures showed the debt-stressed country’s budget [...]
Libyan rebels cheered by U.S. support and defection (Reuters)
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NEAR BREGA/BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Rebels massed for a counter-attack against Muammar Gaddafi’s forces in eastern Libya on Thursday, encouraged by news of covert U.S. support and the defection of Tripoli’s foreign minister. Read more
Surge in Satanism sparks call for more exorcists
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A SURGE in Satanism, facilitated by the internet, has led to a sharp rise in the demand for exorcists, the Roman Catholic Church has warned. Read more
Sian O’Callaghan murder: Mother Elaine’s heartbreak as Chris Halliwell in custody
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Shock rise in number of people defaulting on their mortgages as consumer confidence at its lowest ebb for 20 years Expenses liar MP Jim Devine jailed Casualty of teenage gangland shooting on London street: Moment paramedics fought to save five-year-old girl caught in the crossfire NHS director dies after operation is cancelled four times at [...]
Grim search for Thai flood victims
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Do you know anyone trapped in Thailand?Email the Herald Newsdesk Expand Thai navy officers evacuate tourists stranded on Koh Tao island by helicopter following heavy storm. Photo / AP Thai troops joined the search for victims of deadly mudslides that engulfed homes in the flood-hit south, officials [...]
Smoke Rises After Quake
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Smoke from Tagajo City billows into the air after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck on March 11, 2011, off the coast of north-astern Japan. The quake struck offshore at 2:46 p.m. local time, triggering a tsunami wave. Read more
Prince Harry and His Stepmother
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Prince Harry greets Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as they attend a service for Gerald Ward, godfather of Prince Harry and a close friend of Prince Charles, at St Mary’s Church, Chiltern Foliat on Oct. 3, 2008, near Hungerford, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Read more
High Radiation Hampers Progress in Containing Japan Nuclear Disaster
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Japan continued to try to rein in the impact of the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and devastating tsunami on a six-reactor nuclear power plant as an Associated Press probe released Sunday charged that the company behind the Fukushima plant dismissed important geological data in planning their defense against a tsunami. More than 27,000 are dead or [...]
Chicago’s inspector general calls out loafing, unnecessary truck drivers
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Our Hal Dardick is on the story. Nearly $18 million could be saved by getting rid of 200 City of Chicago truck drivers who spend parts of their work day loafing or even sleeping , according to a report by Inspector General Joseph Ferguson. The recommended number of layoffs is about the same [...]
Libya: CIA ‘Cleared By Obama To Help Rebels’
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However, it emerged after Libya’s rebel forces were forced out of the key oil town of Ras Lanuf by a barrage of tank and artillery fire from troops loyal to Colonel Gaddafi. Read more
Nicki Minaj: ‘I love Simon Cowell’
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© PA Images Nicki Minaj has responded to rumours about her involvement in The X Factor USA by saying that she is a huge fan of Simon Cowell. Last week, Cowell confirmed that he had discussed a number of projects with Minaj, saying that the ‘Moment 4 Life’ singer is someone that the industry “can’t [...]
US offers bounty for ICE agent killers
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The Obama administration is offering a $5 million reward for information leading to the capture of the gunmen who shot and killed a U.S. immigration agent in Mexico last month. Read more
Residents: Syrian troops open fire during protest
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DAMASCUS, Syria — Residents say Syrian troops have opened fire during a protest in the port city of Latakia. Two residents say they heard troops shooting live ammunition Wednesday. It was not immediately clear whether the troops were firing in the air or at the protesters. The witnesses asked that their names not [...]
Push to move presidental primary to June irks Republicans
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We know, it seems like it’s all budget all the time in Sacramento, but other things are happening in California politics, we swear. Case in point: Republicans in and outside the statehouse are… Read more
Questions raised about U.S. role and goals in Libya
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But administration officials and military leaders came under a barrage of questions – raised by members of Congress, outside experts and reporters – about the parameters of U.S. participation and the operation’s goals, especially if Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi does not capitulate. Read more
Japan’s nuclear crisis will last weeks, U.S. official says
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The nuclear power plant crisis in Japan will probably take weeks to resolve, forcing Japanese workers to intensify their risky efforts to bring the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant under control, a top U.S. official said Thursday. Read more
Johnson & Johnson division recalls 43 OTC medicines for infants and children
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A division of Johnson & Johnson is recalling 43 over-the-counter medicines made for infants and children — including liquid versions of Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl — after federal regulators identified what they called deficiencies at the company’s manufacturing facility. Read more
World Digest: Opponents of Venezuela’s Chávez jailed in crackdown
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VENEZUELA Chávez opponents jailed in crackdown Two foes of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez who had publicly criticized the socialist government in recent days found themselves in jail this week as part of a crackdown on opposition figures that has prompted alarm about the state of democracy in the oil-rich Latin American country. On Monday, former [...]
In Libya, Gaddafi’s forces dig into populated areas
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OUTSIDE AJDABIYA, LIBYA – Opposition fighters cheered and flashed victory signs as allied jets streaked across the sky Monday over the strategic city of Ajdabiya, partly controlled by forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi. Read more