Iraqi footballer shot dead by fan

An Iraqi football player has been shot dead by a spectator as he was about to score an equalising goal.

Saudis break taboo of opposing royals after soccer row

Saudi Arabia's national team had lost the 19th Arabian Gulf Cup to Oman, 6-5, because the players were underperforming. There was discord on the team. The coach had made bad moves. Their complaints went on and on.

Guadaloupe riots turn paradise into war zone as one protester shot dead

The public revolt on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe claimed its first victim today as an increasingly embattled Nicolas Sarkozy staked his presidency on efforts to calm social unrest caused by the economic crisis.

Stanford charges spark run on banks

The criminal investigation into the business empire of the cricket tycoon Sir Allen Stanford sowed panic in the Caribbean and Latin America yesterday as governments and investors scrambled to uncover the extent of the alleged $8bn fraud.

High-speed trains past and present

sixteen fast trains we won't see in this country anytime soon. and one you'll only see in three states.

Police 'kill many' in Madagascar

At least 23 people have been killed in Madagascar after police opened fire on an opposition demonstration in the island nation's capital, reports say.

Alberto Gonzales Blames "Tough Economy" For Struggle To Find A Job

Last night, Alberto Gonzales continued his failing effort to rehabilitate his reputation, talking to CNN's Campbell Brown about his record at DOJ.

US pushed Bank of America to complete Merrill buy-WSJ | U.S. | Reuters

Federal officials pushed Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) hard to complete its acquisition of Merrill Lynch even as credit losses mounted at the troubled investment bank, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, without citing any named sources.

Beijing launching a 'Chinese CNN' to burnish image abroad

Something was missing from Chinese state television's live coverage of President Obama's inaugural speech two weeks ago.

'Google Ocean' launched as extension of Google Earth to map the seabed

Google has launched an extention of Google Earth, which will allow web users to virtually explore the ocean with thousands of images of underwater landscapes.

U.K. physicist invents inexpensive, water-filled eyeglasses to help poor -- chicagotribune.com

Scientist creates adjustable, water-filled spectacles

Blagojevich to visit David Letterman's 'Late Show'

Rod Blagojevich, less than a week removed from his removal as governor of Illinois, is booked to visit CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman" on Tuesday night.

Downturn in China leaves 26 million out of work

Around 20 million migrant workers have returned to the Chinese countryside after failing to find work in the cities because of the economic downturn, a senior official said today.

Sleaze and anger as Africa heads for first World Cup | Football | The Observer

In fewer than 500 days, football's greatest prize comes to the continent at a cost of £800m. Little of that investment will benefit workers on breadline wages or communities being evicted from their homes.

State of the States: Political Party Affiliation

29 states and the District of Columbia had Democratic party affiliation advantages of 10 points or greater last year. This includes all of the states in the Northeast, and all but Indiana in the Great Lakes region.

Google's Street View camera car hits a baby deer | Media | guardian.co.uk

In upstate New York, a street view car hit a baby deer on Five Points Road - and then recorded the whole thing on Google Maps.

Hard truth, but little reconciliation, in Paris, Texas -- chicagotribune.com

Ten days into the new America, a hundred white and black citizens of this deeply-polarized east Texas town tried their hand at the kind of racial reconciliation heralded by the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama, gathering for a frank community dialogue on the long-t …

Court strikes down city's landmarks law - Chicago Real Estate Daily

An Illinois appellate court has struck down the city of Chicago's landmarks ordinance, saying it is unconstitutionally vague, putting in jeopardy the city's protection of more than 250 buildings and 50 historic districts.

The not so great escape

CCTV camera captures the moment when two fugitives in New Zealand crash into a power pole while trying to run away.

Otter tours Scotland in postbag

A postman who rescued a baby otter on a Scottish roadside took her on a 220-mile tour in his mailbag.

Odd advertising gigs -- chicagotribune.com

Odd advertising gigs and other curious photo shoots for models. These are not from the runways of Paris.

A tiny, 'Exquisite' dream of Chicago - Lauren Viera, Chicago Tribune

"The Exquisite City, City of Cardboard" display captures Chicago in cardboard. It's cardboard, and it's fantastic. Especially in the mind of Chicago printmaker Kathleen Judge.

Washington's new AVA among oldest wine regions - Mid-Columbia News | Tri-City Herald : Mid-Columbia news

One of Washington's first grape-growing regions has received federal approval to become its 10th appellation or American Viticultural Area. Establishment of the Snipes Mountain AVA in Yakima County was published in the Federal Register last week and becomes official Feb. 20.

Japanese mafia claim welfare benefits

Mobsters join dole queue as government crackdown and global recession shrinks the spoils

Guns, gold and cocaine: 'narco bling' of drug gangs on show in Mexico

Mexican drug traffickers not only shoot with their pistols, they make statements with them too.

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