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Greek premier says default would lead to 'chaos'
February 11, 2012 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's future in the eurozone came under renewed threat Friday as popular protests again turned violent and dissent grew among its lawmakers after European leaders demanded... more »»
Syria says suicide bombers kill 28 in Aleppo
February 11, 2012 ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — Two suicide car bombers struck security compounds in Aleppo on Friday, killing 28 people, Syrian officials said, bringing significant violence for the first time to an industria... more »»
Peru says rebel leader may be wounded from battle
February 11, 2012 LIMA, Peru (AP) — One of two remaining fugitive leaders of Peru's once-powerful Shining Path rebel group may have been wounded in combat in a remote coca-growing region, the government said Friday. more »»
Egypt's military warns of plots on eve of strike
February 11, 2012 CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military rulers warned Friday that the country faces conspiracies that seek to topple the state and spread chaos, in a message intended to undermine activists who plan to mark... more »»
US increases travel warning to 14 Mexican states
February 11, 2012 MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. more »»
Haiti 'Baby Doc' case spurs claim of gov't sway
February 11, 2012 PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Before President Michel Martelly took office in May 2011, Haiti's top prosecutor had recommended that former strongman Jean-Claude Duvalier face trial for the abuses... more »»
Rio police strike exposes marred institution
February 11, 2012 RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A strike by Rio police a week ahead of Carnival celebrations is drawing attention to a deeply troubled force in which low wages help fuel corruption, extortion and lethal... more »»
Al-Shabab, al-Qaida: Linkup of groups in decline?
February 11, 2012 NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Al-Qaida's decision to formally extend its terror franchise to what once was a nationalist movement in Somalia may only be a desperate joining of hands to prop up two militant... more »»
Arrest warrant issued for close Uribe associate
February 10, 2012 BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The chief prosecutor's office obtained an arrest warrant Thursday for ex-President Alvaro Uribe's longtime peace commissioner for allegedly choreographing the bogus surrender... more »»
Chavez foe seeks public worker support for primary
February 10, 2012 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Opposition presidential contender Pablo Perez finished off his campaign Thursday urging public employees to join his supporters and vote in a primary election choosing a... more »»
Rio de Janeiro police strike a danger for Carnival
February 10, 2012 RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio state police officers voted at a rally Thursday night to begin a strike that could prompt violence during the globe's biggest Carnival bash in spite of government approval... more »»
Suffering deepens in bombarded Syrian city of Homs
February 10, 2012 BEIRUT (AP) — Between blasts of rockets and mortar fire, Syrians used loudspeakers to call for blood donations and medical supplies Thursday in the stricken city of Homs, where a weeklong government... more »»
Euro ministers cold on deal to bail out Greece
February 10, 2012 BRUSSELS (AP) — Just hours after Greece gave in to painful new job and spending cuts, European ministers declared Thursday that Athens didn't go far enough and demanded more within a week in exchang... more »»
Report says 2 Tibetans killed by security forces
February 10, 2012 BEIJING (AP) — Chinese security forces shot dead two Tibetan brothers who had been on the run since taking part in anti-government protests two weeks ago in southwest China, a U.. more »»
Noriega leaves hospital in Panama, returns to jail
February 10, 2012 PANAMA CITY (AP) — Medical authorities in Panama say former dictator Manuel Noriega has left a hospital four days after fainting in the prison where he is serving time for murder, embezzlement and... more »»
Mexican army finds 15 tons of pure methamphetamine
February 10, 2012 GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — The historic seizure of 15 tons of pure methamphetamine in western Mexico, equal to half of all meth seizures worldwide in 2009, feeds growing speculation that the country... more »»
In scientific coup, Russians reach Antarctic lake
February 9, 2012 MOSCOW (AP) — Opening a scientific frontier miles under the Antarctic ice, Russian experts drilled down and finally reached the surface of a gigantic freshwater lake, an achievement the mission chie... more »»
EU threatens new sanctions on Syria
February 9, 2012 BEIRUT (AP) — The European Union will impose harsher sanctions on Syria, a senior EU official said Wednesday, as Russia tried to broker talks between the vice president and the opposition to calm... more »»
Mexican navy recovers 15 bodies from mass graves
February 9, 2012 VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) — A suspected member of the Zetas drug cartel led Mexican authorities to mass graves at two ranches in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz where marines unearthed 15 bodies by... more »»
Greek bailout talks hit snag over pension cuts
February 9, 2012 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Crucial talks aimed at averting Greece's bankruptcy were held up early Thursday after leaders of the three parties backing the country's coalition government failed to agree to... more »»
Russia pushes Syria reforms as bloodshed mounts
February 8, 2012 BEIRUT (AP) — Days after blocking a U.S.-backed peace plan at the U.. more »» New Ulm Park & Rec February 13, 2012 New Ulm Park & Recreation Commission, 4 p.m. more » Area Meetings
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