Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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Egyptians Mark First Anniversary of Uprising

Protesters call for resignation of ruling military council and new civilian government

Demonstrators take part in a protest marking the first anniversary of Egypt's uprising at Tahrir square in Cairo, January 25, 2012.

Obama Touts Economic Plan in State of the Union Address

President Barack Obama lays out a blueprint for an economy he says 'is built to last'

President Obama delivering the 2012 State of the Union address, Jan 25, 2012

Reaction to Obama Address Follows Partisan Lines

Despite clear divisions, both Republicans and Democrats praised the president's foreign policy goals, particularly on Iran

President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill  in Washington, January 24, 2012.

US Special Forces Operation Frees Somalia Hostages

Pre-dawn raid left at least nine militants dead, but hostages Jessica Buchanan and Poul Hagen Thisted were unharmed

Former Somalia Hostage Jessica Buchanan shown in an undated file photo.

Russia Opposes UN Sanctions on Syria

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said such a move would be counterproductive, but is open to "constructive proposals"

Syrian President Bashar Assad, right, shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (2008 file photo).

Gunmen Attack Nigerian Police Station

Witnesses say bandits hurled bombs at station, sprayed it with bullets and shouted 'God is great'

A child stands on a burnt out police truck following an overnight attack at Sheka police station in Kano, Nigeria, January 25, 2012.

Japan Trade Deficit Has Lessons For Other Asia Economies

First trade deficit in more than 30 years, resulting in part from devastating earthquake, tsunami last year, but also from other factors

A man works at a container area at a port in Tokyo January 25, 2012.

In Facebook Game, Indian Women Reject Dowry

'Angry Brides' draws renewed attention to illegal practice of dowry, which is often abused by families that make excess demands

"Angry Brides" graphic

Internet Opens Russia for Democracy Movement

Russia's uncensored Internet allows people to communicate, coordinate, raise money for rallies

News media observers look on as Russian opposition leaders and activists sit around a table to discuss a proposed opposition protest set for next month, in advance of upcoming presidential elections which they say are unfair, in Moscow, January 24, 2012.

Scientists Search for Life Beneath Antarctic Ice

British team to drill over three kilometers into ice to reach sub-glacial lake that could support unknown life form

A tractor train hauls the equipment across the remaining 250 kilometers of snow and ice to the base camp location way above Lake Ellsworth. Drilling will begin at the end of 2012.

Ms. Magazine Celebrates 40th Anniversary

In 1972, feminist periodical promised to offer readers a forum to connect to nascent women's movement

Ms Magazine cover
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