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Pakistani PM charged with contempt over graft case

Published February 12th, 2012 - 9:31PM

The Supreme Court charged Pakistan's prime minister with contempt Monday for defying its order to reopen an old corruption case against the president, sharpening a political crisis that has shaken this already volatile country.

Adele wins 6 Grammys, including album of the year

Published February 12th, 2012 - 5:26PM

With six awards, Adele has matched Beyonce for most Grammy wins in a night by a female act. Adele's six wins Sunday night include album, record and song of the year. Beyonce set the record two years ago.

Adele was shaking as she won album of the year, almost in tears as she held the award.

Whitney Houston's daughter released from hospital

Published February 12th, 2012 - 12:26PM

Whitney Houston's daughter has been released from a Los Angeles hospital after being rushed there the morning after her mother's death.

Greece passes new austerity deal amid rioting

Published February 12th, 2012 - 11:41AM

Greek lawmakers on Monday approved harsh new austerity measures demanded by bailout creditors to save the debt-crippled nation from bankruptcy, after riots in Athens and other cities left stores looted and burned and more than 120 people hurt.

Fuel removal under way on Italy cruise ship

Published February 12th, 2012 - 9:01AM

Authorities in Italy say pumping operations have begun to remove some of the 500,000 gallons of fuel aboard the cruise ship that ran aground off Tuscany.

Venezuela's opposition picks Chavez's challenger

Published February 12th, 2012 - 6:21PM

Youthful state governor Henrique Capriles won Venezuela's first-ever opposition presidential primary Sunday by a wide margin, emerging as the single candidate who will try to end President Hugo Chavez's 13 years in power.

'The Artist' named best picture at UK film awards

Published February 12th, 2012 - 1:21PM

Silent movie "The Artist" had a night to shout about Sunday, winning seven prizes including best picture at the British Academy Film Awards.

Peru: Leftist rebel leader captured wounded

Published February 12th, 2012 - 8:41AM

Peruvian troops captured on Sunday the wounded leader of a remnant of the once-powerful Shining Path rebel group, effectively dismantling a well-armed outlaw band that lived off the cocaine trade, President Ollanta Humala said.

Congo president adviser among 2 dead in jet crash

Published February 12th, 2012 - 6:46AM

A senior presidential adviser was among two killed after a private jet crashed while landing in Congo's eastern city of Bukavu, a transport minister said Sunday.

Arab League wants UN peacekeepers in Syria

Published February 12th, 2012 - 4:11AM

The Arab League will call Sunday for the U.N. Security Council to create a joint peacekeeping force for Syria, the latest effort by the regional group to end the 11-month old crisis that has killed more than 5,000 people.

Japanese emperor to have heart bypass surgery

Published February 11th, 2012 - 10:41PM

Japanese Emperor Akihito will have heart bypass surgery later this month, his palace said Sunday after the 78-year-old monarch was hospitalized for tests over the weekend.

Police: Journalist couple killed in Bangladesh

Published February 11th, 2012 - 2:31AM

Two television journalists in Bangladesh were found stabbed to death Saturday in their home in the capital of Dhaka, police said. The motive of the killings is unknown.

Maine GOP chairman says Romney wins caucuses

Published February 11th, 2012 - 3:36PM

Mitt Romney narrowly won Maine's Republican caucuses, state party officials announced Saturday, providing his campaign with a much-needed boost after three straight losses earlier this week. But the former Massachusetts governor won just a plurality of the Maine vote, suggesting he still has work to do to unite GOP voters behind his candidacy.

Whitney Houston: Brilliant, troubled pop star dies

Published February 11th, 2012 - 5:06PM

A year ago, Clive Davis' glittery pre-Grammy showcase was winding down after a number of electric performances when the grandest name of all, Whitney Houston, walked on stage to close the evening with what promised to be a show-stopping tribute to her famous cousin, Dionne Warwick.

Gunmen assassinate army general in Damascus

Published February 11th, 2012 - 3:01AM

Gunmen assassinated an army general in Damascus on Saturday in the first killing of a high ranking military officer in the Syrian capital since the uprising against President Bashar Assad's regime began in March, the state-run news agency said.

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