Monday, January 30, 2012

SYRIA: US throws support behind UN Syria resolution

SYRIA: US throws support behind UN Syria resolution

SYRIA: US throws support behind UN Syria resolution

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:30 PM PST

The United States will support an Arab-backed resolution to be put to the United Nations Security Council Tuesday condemning the Syrian regime. Ten Security Council members have reportedly backed the measure, though China and Russia have not.

EUROPEAN UNION: Eurozone leaders sign deal to limit overspending

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:34 PM PST

Every country in the European Union, except for Britain and the Czech Republic, signed a treaty Monday designed to stem overspending in the eurozone. Britain had already stated in December that it would not sign the deal.

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FRANCE: France halves 2012 growth forecast to 0.5%

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:29 AM PST

French Prime Minister François Fillon announced that France has halved its 2012 growth forecast Monday, adding pressure on incumbent President Sarkozy's hopes for reelection just a day after he revealed measures to help jumpstart the economy.

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US ELECTIONS: Romney frontrunner again before Florida primary

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:55 PM PST

With the Florida primary set for Tuesday, Mitt Romney has slugged his way back to the frontrunner spot as polls predict a decisive win over a still-determined Newt Gingrich. France24 takes a closer look at a crucial vote in the Sunshine State.

2012 Africa Cup of Nations: Sudan beats Burkina Faso to advance into quarters

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:55 PM PST

Sudan will meet Zambia in the African Nations Cup's first quarter-final after a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso on Monday. The win was Sudan's first in 42 years at the tournament.

AFGHANISTAN - FRANCE: French court approves probe into deadly Afghan ambush

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 09:35 AM PST

A French judge is to continue his probe into the deaths of 10 French soldiers in a Taliban ambush in Afghanistan in 2008, following an appeals court ruling on Monday. Media has reported the soldiers were ill-equipped at time of attack.

AFRICA UNION: Africa Union vote on new leader ends in deadlock

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 09:10 AM PST

An Africa Union vote to elect a new head for the bloc ended in a deadlock Monday with Gabon's incumbent Jean Ping failing to decisively win against South Africa's Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

SYRIA - RUSSIA: Syrian opposition rejects Russia-brokered talks

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 06:48 AM PST

Syria's opposition denied Monday that it had received an offer to join talks brokered by Russia with the government, adding that it would decline such an invitation. Russia stated earlier that Syrian authorities had agreed to participate.

Norway: Norway convicts three over terrorist plot

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 07:31 AM PST

An Oslo court on Monday found two men guilty of a terror plot to attack a Danish newspaper that caricatured the Prophet Muhammad, while a third defendant was convicted of helping the two acquire explosives.

HAITI: Haitian judge recommends Duvalier answer corruption charges

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:52 AM PST

A Haitian judge ruled Monday that former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier should face charges over embezzlement of public funds, but not over human rights abuses committed during his 15-year reign.

SENEGAL: Security forces open fire on anti-Wade protesters

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 08:11 AM PST

Clashes between security forces and protesters in northern Senegal on Monday killed two people during a rally against President President Abdoulaye Wade's controversial bid for reelection.

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ON THE BLOGS: 'Merkozy' for president? Merkel pledges to campaign for Sarkozy

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 08:48 AM PST

Angela Merkel has ruffled French feathers with a pledge to join Nicolas Sarkozy in his campaign for re-election this spring. Merkozy for president? No thanks, say the French.

CANADA: Canadian family sentenced for 'honour killings'

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 06:23 AM PST

A Canadian jury on Sunday sentenced an Afghan father, mother and son to life in prison for killing the family's three teenage daughters, allegedly because they defied family rules on dress and socialising, as well as the father's first wife.

SOUTH SUDAN - SUDAN: South Sudan says Khartoum armed militia behind deadly raid

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 04:35 AM PST

South Sudan accused its northern neighbour Sudan on Monday of arming a militia that killed more than 40 people in a cattle raid in Warrap state, the latest sign of tensions that the UN warns have "reached a critical point".

Hungary : Life after the red sludge flood

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:13 PM PST

On October 4th 2010, the wall of the waste reservoir of the MAL aluminium plant in western Hungary gave way. A million cubic metres of red sludge poured out over a number of settlements, with the town of Devecser and the village of Kolontar the worst hit. Nine people died, and whole districts had to be written off.

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