Despite state-organised rallies in support of Muammar Gaddaffi, thousands of pro-democracy protesters defy a security crackdown to demand an end to his 42-year rule. Videos posted online claim to show demonstrators setting fire to the police headquarters in the eastern city of Benghazi. Al Jazeera speaks to an eyewitness who describes seeing protesters shot dead by Gaddaffi loyalists.
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[WARNING: This video contains images that some viewers may find disturbing] Troops and tanks have locked down the Bahraini capital of Manama after riot police swinging clubs and firing tear gas smashed into demonstrators in a pre-dawn assault, killing at least four people. Hours after the attack on Manama’s main Pearl Roundabout, the military announced a ban on gatherings, saying on state TV that it had “key parts” of the capital under its control. Khalid Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s foreign minister, justified the crackdown as necessary because the demonstrators were “polarising the country” and pushing it to the “brink of the sectarian abyss”. Speaking to reporters after meeting with his Gulf counterparts, he also said the violence was “regrettable”. Two people had died in police firing on the protesters prior to Thursday’s deadly police raid. An Al Jazeera correspondent, who cannot be named for security reasons, went to Salmaniya hospital, which was thrown into chaos by a stream of wounded protesters from Pearl Roundabout.
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the central bank is working closely with other regulators to implement the biggest overhaul of the nation’s financial rules since the 1930s. (Feb. 17)
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Despite health warnings and a formal recommendation by the FDA against doing so, many parents are still giving over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to kids under age 2.
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Banks and hedge funds in London are coming under increasing scrutiny over their practice of speculating on food prices. The allegation is that financial institutions are buying up vast stocks of food, thereby forcing prices to rise. This comes as food costs are increasing the world over. And as the revolt in Tunisia and other countries has shown, there is a social price to pay for this kind of rise. Al Jazeera’s Laurence Lee reports.
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A 62-year-old Dadeville man has been arrested in connection with the poisoning of the historic Toomer’s Corner oak trees at Auburn University. (Feb. 17)
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Images credit JakPak I thought Wired Magazine was cruel, when they called the JAKPAK an epic gadget FAIL. So did Michelle at JAKPAK , who wrote “Pretty excited to see you guys stand up to the Wired article regarding the Jakpak. It is a great product.” But they like it at the Consumerist and Fast Company
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Miguel Cabrera, first base for the Detroit Tigers, stats, photos, and news on ESPN.com. MLB star Cabrera arrested for DUI in SLC Miguel Cabrera Arrested – SportsCenter (02-17-2011) Miguel Cabrera » Baseball-Reference Blog » Blog Archive The thing that kills me the most is these guys make $20 million a year and they can’t pay someone to drive them around if they go out drinking? It is ridiciulous. Miguel Cabrera is a great player, however, he is an idiot. … Miguel Cabrera Arrested: Tigers Slugger Charged With DUI LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera was arrested late Wednesday on suspicion of drunken driving in Florida, police said, the latest episode for the first baseman who has struggled with drinking-related problems. Miguel Cabrera arrested, charged with DUI – Pop2it – Zap2it The Detroit Tigers’ first baseman Miguel Cabrera was arrested late Wednesday, Feb. 16, on suspicion of drunken driving in Florida. He was also charged with… Happy Birthday Michael Jordan! Plus: Miguel Cabrera's Mugshot And … Some soliloquies to Michael Jordan on his 48th birthday, Miguel Cabrera’s mugshot, fun with Justin Bieber, and an introduction Joann from Bensonhurst. Miguel Cabrera Swigs Scotch From His Car in Front of Officers … This isn’t the way Tigers fans wanted to kick off the 2011 season. Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera was arrested late Wednesday on drunken driving charges in Florida, according to police. The 27-year-old first baseman, who has battled … artsquote says: Miguel Cabrera arrest spoils an untroubled spring training for Tigers: In what will remain the last cloudless jun… http://bit.ly/eJVVG1
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Bob Meyers (PA) vs Iowa at 2010 NHSCA National Duals SourceMedia Group News video: Matt McDonough Ryan Parker Team TN vs IOWA 2009 AAU Elementary Duals Iowa wrestler defaults rather than face girl – Sports- NBC Sports An Iowa high school wrestler who was one of the favorites to win his weight class defaulted on his first-round state tournament match rather than face one of the first girls to ever qualify for the event. Iowa wrestler defaults rather than face girl in state tournament … Cedar Falls freshman Cassy Herkelman made Iowa wrestling history Thursday when she became the first female wrestler to win a match at the state tournament. She did so when her opponent, Joel Northrup, defaulted on their first-round … Iowa wrestler defaults rather than face girl – NewsOn6.com – Tulsa … NewsOn6.com is your local source for information in Tulsa, delivering breaking news, weather, sports, lifestyle and classifieds. Iowa Wrestler Defaults Rather Than Face Girl – Sports News Story … DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa high school wrestler who was one of the favorites to win his weight class defaulted on his first-round state tournament match rather than face one of the first girls to ever qualify for the event. Iowa Wrestler defaults to Girl in State Tournament An Iowa high school wrestler who was one of the favorites to win his weight class defaulted on his first-round state tournament match rather than face one of. zposey23 says: RT Iowa wrestler defaults rather than face girl in state tournament: http://es.pn/edDdYy
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