February 6, 2012
China Stresses Need for Stability in Tibet
China has warned officials in Tibet that they must maintain stability ahead of the fourth anniversary of deadly riots in Tibet's capital, Lhasa. China has increased security in Tibet and adjoining provinces following a series of self-immolations…
February 6, 2012
Factory Collapse in Pakistan Kills 3, Traps Dozens
Pakistani officials say a three-story factory has collapsed in the eastern city of Lahore, killing at least three people and trapping dozens of others. Officials are blaming Monday's collapse on a gas explosion. They say 62 people, including…
February 6, 2012
At Least 17 Killed in Syrian Attack on Homs
Syrian rights activists say at least 17 people have been killed and many more wounded in a new bombardment by Syrian forces on the flashpoint city of Homs. Arabic satellite television stations broadcast images from Homs Monday that showed smoke…
February 6, 2012
Palestinian Factions Agree to Form Unity Government
Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have agreed to form a unity government led by current President Mahmoud Abbas. A Palestinian official said Monday the agreement was reached at a meeting in Qatar. The official said the deal calls for Mr.…
February 5, 2012
Patriots heartlessly release Tiquan Underwood with hours before the Super Bowl XLVI
Tiquan Underwood, the guy who loved being a Patriot so much that he did that to his hair, was released by the team on Saturday, just hours before the Super Bowl. It's callous and it's cold-blooded, but that's football, and that's Bill Belichick.…
February 5, 2012
Rodgers wins MVP by landslide
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide. Rodgers earned 48 votes to two for New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 media members who…
February 5, 2012
Parker’s 42 powers Spurs past NBA-best Thunder
Tony Parker wasn't playing for an All-Star invitation. He made a strong case just the same. Putting together his most dazzling game in three years - and doing it against the NBA's hottest team, no less - Parker scored 42 points and…
February 5, 2012
Manchester City struck two ealy over Fulham
Manchester City struck two early goals before seeing off a heavy snow storm to open up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Sergio Aguero opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Adam Johnson had been tripped by Chris Baird.…
February 5, 2012
FIFA puts Burrell on Olympic committee
FIFA says it has appointed Caribbean official Horace Burrell to its committee that organises Olympic football tournaments, three weeks after he completed a suspension for unethical behavior. Burrell had lost his long-standing position on FIFA's…
February 5, 2012
Suriname police on strike
A strike action of the Suriname Police Force entered its third day on Friday, even as President Desi Bouterse called on the Suriname Police Union (SPB) to suspend the work stoppage. Police officers went on strike on Wednesday after the government…