Anxious relatives are awaiting the return of Americans from Egypt. The first chartered flight carrying Americans out of Egypt is arriving in Cyprus. Meanwhile, demonstrators in the US continue to show support for protesters in Cairo. (Jan. 31)
Continue reading …Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano has been erupting since Wednesday and experts have seen ominous signs that point to a massive blast ahead. The volcano, on the southern island of Kyusu, erupted with hugely destructive blasts nearly 300 years ago and researchers tracking magma accumulation believe this week’s eruptions are likely leading…
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Opposition leader addresses crowds in Cairo on Sunday as Egyptians continue mass protests against the rule of President Hosni Mubarak
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The leader of al-Nahda, a previosuly banned party in Tunisia, is back in the country after 22 years in exile. Hundreds of people were at the main airport in Tunis to welcome Rachid Ghannouchi as he arrived from London on Sunday. Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Tunis.
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As Queensland bore the brunt of Cyclone Anthony overnight another strong cyclone roared towards the state, prompting evacuations and warnings that it could be the worst the already swamped region has ever seen. (Jan. 31)
Continue reading …John Barry, the soundtrack composer famous for scoring 11 James Bond films and winning five Academy Awards, died yesterday of a heart attack. His first Oscars came in 1967 for Born Free , earning him best score and best song, followed by best score for The Lion in Winter , Out of…
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The most powerful man in Asian football tells Al Jazeera that “FIFA and the World Cup could be killed” if the Qatar 2022 tournament is moved to the winter. Mohamed Bin Hammam also called for “fresh blood” at the world governing body, and said that FIFA president Sepp Blatter was no longer able to defend the organisation. Andy Richardson reports
Continue reading …Don’t be startled if you accidentally bump into a staff member at Manchester Airport and pass right through them. The British airport recently unveiled their latest effort to reduce security queues–holograms of their staff members. The holographic projections will greet travelers and lecture them on topics such as liquid restrictions…
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Photo: facebook/greenbottle Since the average plastic bottle takes 500 years to decompose, more solutions to this rapidly growing landfill crisis are needed, quickly. An English inventor has come up with a sturdy papier-mache bottle that can be recycled or composted. Local Suffolk dairies are trying it out and now Asda (Walmart) is putting it in some of their stores. So how does it work… … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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