Updated : Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:24:00 -0500
The action prevents Palestinians from entering Israel because of fears of unrest following recent protests. The closure began at midnight Thursday and will end at midnight Saturday.
Publ.Date : Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:24:00 -0500
Sharif Mobley was arrested in a roundup of suspected al-Qaida members and was being treated at a hospital in San'a when he got into a shootout with guards during an escape attempt, killing one and wounding another, an official said. Acquaintances said the former nuclear plant worker had strong religious views and had become increasingly radical.
Publ.Date : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:35:00 -0500
Ahead of regional elections later this month, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's right-wing coalition is facing a storm of accusations over alleged corruption. Beyond politics, many Italians report a "feeling of decay" amid a culture of fraud. An estimated one-third of Italians evade their taxes.
Publ.Date : Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500
Elkhart, Ind., is situated close to major Midwest cities like Chicago and Indianapolis. With 35 million people within a few hours' drive, the town is exploring the possibility of building a type of tropical resort that's popular in cold climates in Europe.
Publ.Date : Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500
American Lindsey Vonn won her third straight overall World Cup title in Germany. The U.S. Olympian, who won the final super-G of the season Friday, also won titles in the downhill, the super-G and combined events this season. She is the first woman to win three straight overall titles since Petra Kronberger of Austria in 1990-92.
Publ.Date : Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:07:00 -0500
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