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Arrest warrant issued for close Uribe associate
February 10, 2012 BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The chief prosecutor's office obtained an arrest warrant Thursday for ex-President Alvaro Uribe's longtime peace commissioner for allegedly choreographing the bogus surrender... more »»
Chavez foe seeks public worker support for primary
February 10, 2012 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Opposition presidential contender Pablo Perez finished off his campaign Thursday urging public employees to join his supporters and vote in a primary election choosing a... more »»
Rio de Janeiro police strike a danger for Carnival
February 10, 2012 RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio state police officers voted at a rally Thursday night to begin a strike that could prompt violence during the globe's biggest Carnival bash in spite of government approval... more »»
Suffering deepens in bombarded Syrian city of Homs
February 10, 2012 BEIRUT (AP) — Between blasts of rockets and mortar fire, Syrians used loudspeakers to call for blood donations and medical supplies Thursday in the stricken city of Homs, where a weeklong government... more »»
Euro ministers cold on deal to bail out Greece
February 10, 2012 BRUSSELS (AP) — Just hours after Greece gave in to painful new job and spending cuts, European ministers declared Thursday that Athens didn't go far enough and demanded more within a week in exchang... more »»
Report says 2 Tibetans killed by security forces
February 10, 2012 BEIJING (AP) — Chinese security forces shot dead two Tibetan brothers who had been on the run since taking part in anti-government protests two weeks ago in southwest China, a U.. more »»
Noriega leaves hospital in Panama, returns to jail
February 10, 2012 PANAMA CITY (AP) — Medical authorities in Panama say former dictator Manuel Noriega has left a hospital four days after fainting in the prison where he is serving time for murder, embezzlement and... more »»
Mexican army finds 15 tons of pure methamphetamine
February 10, 2012 GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — The historic seizure of 15 tons of pure methamphetamine in western Mexico, equal to half of all meth seizures worldwide in 2009, feeds growing speculation that the country... more »»
In scientific coup, Russians reach Antarctic lake
February 9, 2012 MOSCOW (AP) — Opening a scientific frontier miles under the Antarctic ice, Russian experts drilled down and finally reached the surface of a gigantic freshwater lake, an achievement the mission chie... more »»
EU threatens new sanctions on Syria
February 9, 2012 BEIRUT (AP) — The European Union will impose harsher sanctions on Syria, a senior EU official said Wednesday, as Russia tried to broker talks between the vice president and the opposition to calm... more »»
Mexican navy recovers 15 bodies from mass graves
February 9, 2012 VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) — A suspected member of the Zetas drug cartel led Mexican authorities to mass graves at two ranches in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz where marines unearthed 15 bodies by... more »»
Greek bailout talks hit snag over pension cuts
February 9, 2012 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Crucial talks aimed at averting Greece's bankruptcy were held up early Thursday after leaders of the three parties backing the country's coalition government failed to agree to... more »»
Russia pushes Syria reforms as bloodshed mounts
February 8, 2012 BEIRUT (AP) — Days after blocking a U.S.-backed peace plan at the U.. more »»
Brazil police strife threatens biggest Carnivals
February 8, 2012 SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — About 300 striking police officers and their relatives held out Tuesday as soldiers blockaded a state legislature building in northeastern Brazil, and public worker leaders... more »»
Greek debt talks drag on but banks signal progress
February 8, 2012 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's private creditors signaled progress late Tuesday on a debt-relief deal but crucial talks between Greek coalition leaders about forcing more austerity upon a hostile... more »»
Age, military ties mark Kim Jong Un's inner circle
February 8, 2012 PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Wherever North Korea's young new leader goes, they're there: a group of graying military and political officials who shadow Kim Jong Un as he visits army bases, attends... more »»
US closes Syrian embassy as diplomacy collapses
February 7, 2012 BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. more »»
Iran arrests several on links to BBC Farsi service
February 7, 2012 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian authorities have arrested several people over alleged links to the British Broadcasting Corporation's Farsi-language service, Iran's semiofficial Mehr news agency reporte... more »»
Markets cautious as Greek talks drag on
February 7, 2012 LONDON (AP) — Markets were in a cautious mood on Monday as talks dragged on between Greek political leaders over a fresh austerity package that is required if the debt-ridden country is to get a... more »»
Prices rise, patience thins in sanctions-hit Iran
February 7, 2012 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A simple trip to the store in Iran these days offers a crash course in life under Western economic sanctions. more »» Magic City Jazz Festival and Concert February 10, 2012 The Magic City Jazz Festival and Concert is Feb. 10 in MSU’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. The festival takes place during the day, with the concert at 7 p.m. Concert ticket prices are $7 for adults, $5 for children 7-12, and free for children ages 6 and younger. more » Daily Events
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