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Top Stories - Google News Updated : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:50:55 GMT US Asks Egypt About Reports Americans Will Be Prosecuted - BusinessWeek CBC.ca US Asks Egypt About Reports Americans Will Be Prosecuted BusinessWeek By Nicole Gaouette and Viola Gienger Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The US State Department said it wants Egypt's government to clarify reports that 19 Americans are among 43 people to be prosecuted in Cairo in an investigation of non-governmental organizations ... US pro-democracy workers in Egypt facing trialSan Francisco Chronicle Egypt: fifth day of clashes between protesters and policeTelegraph.co.uk Concession fails to quell violent Egypt clashesReuters NPR -New York Times -The Associated Press all 2,431 news articles » Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:05:40 GMT Syria forces keep pounding Homs; 33 dead - CBS News BBC News Syria forces keep pounding Homs; 33 dead CBS News An image taken from a video posted by Syrian opposition activists to the Youtube shows smoke rising from buildings in the city of Homs after an apparent rocket or mortar strike, Feb. 6, 2012. (Youtube) BEIRUT - Syrian troops shelled neighborhoods in ... Syria resume Homs bombardment; up to 50 killedJerusalem Post Activists: Syrian forces bombard restive cityThe Associated Press 25 killed in Syria as troops pound HomsAFP ABC News -Voice of America all 646 news articles » Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:21:23 GMT Questions on Romney Give Obama Boost - ABC News ABC News Questions on Romney Give Obama Boost ABC News Mitt Romney has solidified his position for the Republican nomination but lost ground in the main event, with improved economic indicators and questions about Romney's wealth and taxes lifting Barack Obama to a head-to-head advantage for the first time ... Obama holds edge over Romney in general election matchup, poll findsWashington Post Tea Party 'Is Dead': How the Movement Fizzled in 2012's GOP PrimariesDaily Beast Obama leads Romney in general-election support, new poll findsBangor Daily News Los Angeles Times -CBS News -USA TODAY all 325 news articles » Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:13:31 GMT 'I'm sorry. Goodbye,' Josh Powell says in e-mail before killing himself, 2 sons - CNN Los Angeles Times 'I'm sorry. Goodbye,' Josh Powell says in e-mail before killing himself, 2 sons CNN By Chelsea J. Carter and Greg Botelho, CNN (CNN) -- Shortly before he set fire to his Puyallup, Washington, house and killed himself and his two sons, Josh Powell -- a suspect in the 2009 disappearance of his wife -- apparently sent a three-word e-mail ... Josh Powell blows himself up with two young childrenThe Guardian Tragic turn in case of missing Utah womanNECN Could Wash. have done more to protect Powell boys?Albany Times Union Omaha World-Herald -The Atlantic Wire -CNN International all 1,418 news articles » Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:35:11 GMT Palestinian factions Hamas, Fatah reach unity deal - CNN International The Hindu Palestinian factions Hamas, Fatah reach unity deal CNN International By Kevin Flower, CNN Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in December in Konya, Turkey. Jerusalem (CNN) -- Rival Palestinian political factions Fatah and Hamas named President Mahmoud Abbas the ... Fatah, Hamas Say Abbas to Head Palestinian Unity GovernmentBusinessWeek Palestinian Factions Reach Unity DealNew York Times Palestinian deal would see Mahmoud Abbas step in as prime minister until electionTelegraph.co.uk Haaretz -The Associated Press all 528 news articles » Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:28:46 GMT Central Philippines earthquake 'kills' at least seven - BBC News BBC News Central Philippines earthquake 'kills' at least seven BBC News At least seven people have died after a 6.7 magnitude quake struck the central Philippines, official reports say. The death toll includes two children, according to the government's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Earthquake Kills 7 in Philippines, Tsunami Warning LiftedBloomberg Children among seven dead as quake hits PhilippinesReuters Rescuers dig to reach trapped in Philippines quakeThe Associated Press CNN International -Telegraph.co.uk all 924 news articles » Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:25:59 GMT Village school given honour of hosting Queen as she celebrates 60 years on the ... - Telegraph.co.uk Telegraph.co.uk Village school given honour of hosting Queen as she celebrates 60 years on the ... Telegraph.co.uk Today marks the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne in 1952, after her father, King George VI, died. By Gordon Rayner, Chief Reporter A village school in Norfolk will be at the centre of worldwide media attention today after ... The moment a princess became a queenBBC News Canada kicks off festivities for Queen's jubileeCTV.ca Queen celebrates 60 years on throneBoston.com The Guardian -USA TODAY all 1,940 news articles » Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:48:30 GMT