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U.S. Closes embassy in Syria

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:05:28 +0000

“The State Department shuttered its embassy in Syria and pulled out its remaining staff Monday after the government refused to address its security concerns, senior State Department officials tell CNN.”

Source: BREAKING: U.S. Closes embassy in Syria – CNN Security Clearance – CNN.com Blogs

Gas prices to spike 60 cents or more by May

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:26:17 +0000

“Prices could spike another 60 cents or more by May. “I think it’s going to be a chaotic spring, with huge price increases in some places,” says Tom Kloza of the Oil Price Information Service. Kloza expects average prices to peak at $4.05, although he and other industry trackers say prices could be sharply higher in some markets.”

(Source: Gas prices to spike 60 cents or more by May – USATODAY.com.)

Activist: ‘We’re really tired of talk’ as rockets blast through Syrian city

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:23 +0000

” Intense blasts echoed through the ravaged Syrian city of Homs on Monday after a weekend bloodbath ended in hundreds of deaths there, local activists said.”

(Source: Activist: ‘We’re really tired of talk’ as rockets blast through Syrian city – CNN.com.)

Crime soars as police go on strike in Brazil

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:42:11 +0000

“A strike by police officers in and around the Brazilian city of Salvador has sparked a wave of murders and other crimes. At least 80 homicides have been registered since the police action began on Tuesday. The violence comes as the country prepares to hold Carnival celebrations which attract visitors from around the world.”

(Source: Crime soars as police go on strike in Brazil | euronews, world news.)

Egypt to try 43 NGO workers, including 19 Americans, over funds

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:01:00 +0000

“Ignoring a stern U.S. threat, Egypt on Sunday referred 43 NGO workers, including 19 Americans, to trial before a criminal court for allegedly using illegal foreign funds to foment unrest.”

(Egypt to try 43 NGO workers, including 19 Americans, over funds – Washington Times)

Nearly 500 on 2 Princess cruise ships stricken by Norovirus

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:59:56 +0000

“Nearly 500 cases of Norovirus have been reported on two Florida-based Princess Cruises ships, the cruise line said Sunday.”

(Nearly 500 on 2 Princess cruise ships stricken by Norovirus – CNN.com)

Car bomb kills at least seven in Afghanistan

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:21:49 +0000

“A car bomb exploded near a busy shopping area in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan, on Sunday, which officials said killed at least seven people.”

(Source: World News – Car bomb kills at least seven in Afghanistan.)

Attackers blow up gas pipeline in Egypt’s Sinai

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:17:08 +0000

“An Egyptian security official says attackers have set off explosives along a gas pipeline in the country’s Sinai peninsula, halting exports to neighboring Israel and Jordan.”

(Source: Attackers blow up gas pipeline in Egypt’s Sinai – Yahoo! News.)

FBI Director Says Cyberthreat Will Surpass Threat From Terrorists

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:29:14 +0000

“Threats from cyber-espionage, computer crime, and attacks on critical infrastructure will surpass terrorism as the number one threat facing the United States, FBI Director Robert Mueller testified today.
Mueller and National Intelligence Director James Clapper, addressing the annual Worldwide Threat hearing before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, cited their concerns about cyber-security and noted that China and Russia run robust intrusion operations against key U.S. industries and the government.”

(Source: FBI Director Says Cyberthreat Will Surpass Threat From Terrorists – ABC News.)

Thousands stranded by floods in eastern Australia

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:59:55 +0000

“Heavy rains left thousands stranded in eastern Australia on Saturday as authorities warned of more flooding and urged several communities to flee to higher ground.”

(Source: Thousands stranded by floods in eastern Australia – CNN.com.)