Reuters
Young Patriots Threaten Protests and More in Ivory CoastVoice of AmericaYoung Patriots are threatening a return to the streets where they have won previous victories for incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo. (File Photo) So-called Young Patriots who support incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo in Ivory Coast are now …Ivory Coast in 'civil war situation'Telegraph.co.ukGbagbo offers Ivory Coast [...]
msnbc.com
Storms kill 6…Bomb kills 30 in Nigeria…Hostage standoff9&10 NewsLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Survivors of today's deadly tornado in northwest Arkansas are they're amazed to be alive. Chris Sizemore says the twister sucked him out of his bedroom in the small town of Cincinnati and carried him across the road. …Bank Robbery Underway: Armed Robbers [...]
The Guardian
Ultimatums Hang Over Ivory CoastVoice of AmericaAs of Saturday, dual ultimatums are hanging over Ivory Coast. Meanwhile, the divided country's rival presidents both issued their own new year's messages late Friday. In a message he read on state media, incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo said he had …Laurent Gbagbo of Cote d'Ivoire says not to [...]
CBC.ca
Tornadoes kill 6 in mid-South as blizzards hit DakotasReutersSIOUX FALLS, South Dakota (Reuters) – New Year's Eve brought disastrous weather to the nation's mid-section on Friday, with a blizzard in the Dakotas and deadly tornadoes that killed six people in Arkansas and Missouri. …Officials Assess Deadly Damage in Cincinnati & Surrounding CountiesLos Angeles TimesDeath count [...]
Irish Independent
At least 4 dead in Nigerian New Year's blastCNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — At least four people were killed and another 13 wounded Friday in a bomb blast at an army barracks in Abuja, Nigeria, the deputy police commissioner said. Deputy Police Commissioner Olusola Amore said three of the dead …Nigerian [...]
Reuters
Billy the Kid denied posthumous pardonThe GuardianThe governor of New Mexico has declined to issue a posthumous pardon to Billy the Kid, the notorious Wild West outlaw. According to legend, Henry "Billy the Kid" McCarty killed 21 people, one for each year of his life. He was shot dead in 1881 by …No pardon granted [...]
Globe and Mail
Gbagbo offers Ivory Coast recountBBC NewsIvory Coast's incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo has said the country could face greater violence if he were to resign. The UN says some 200 people have been killed or have disappeared in the past month – mostly supporters of his rival, …Ivory Coast concerned for what the new [...]
Kansas City Star
Three People Killed, Several Injured in Northwest Arkansas TornadoLos Angeles TimesAt least three people are dead and several more injured after a tornado through the community of Cincinnati in western Washington County early Friday morning.. Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder says the storm hit about 6:17 am Upon arrival, …Dakotas face blizzard while [...]
CTV.ca
World Says Hello to 2011Voice of AmericaPhoto: AP Revelers around the world are marking the start of the new year with celebrations and fireworks displays. The new year first reached the tiny Pacific island nation of Kiribati. New Zealanders welcomed 2011 with a spectacular firework show in …World begins New Year celebrationsAljazeera.netNew Year's Eve 2011 [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
NM governor: No pardon for outlaw Billy the KidForbesIn one of his last official acts – or non-acts – before leaving office, New Mexico's governor refused to pardon the Old West outlaw Friday for one of the many murders he committed before he was gunned down …New Mexico governor decides not to pardon Billy the [...]