Two Americans accused of spying appeared in a closed-door Iranian court session to begin trial after an 18-month detention that has brought impassioned family appeals, a stunning bail deal to free their companion and backdoor diplomatic outreach. (Feb. 6)
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Just a few hours before kickoff, director Jon Favreau has gone ahead and posted the Super Bowl commercial for Cowboys and Aliens which will air at the end of the first quarter. The film, directed by Favreau, stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde and will be released July 29. Check out the commercial, which features a ton of new footage, after the jump. Thanks to the Los Angeles Times [1]for… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : /Film Discovery Date : 06/02/2011 20:15 Number of articles : 3
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Tunisia’s interior ministry has ordered the suspension of the country’s former ruling party, in the wake of a fresh round of protests that has left at least three people dead. Three weeks after the fall Tunisia’s President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali, however, many opposition figures say they are still not being included in the political process. Al Jazeera’s Nazanine Moshiri in Tunis has more.
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Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn continued his consistent form to capture the Qatar Masters by four shots from Spain’s Alvaro Quiros at the Doha Golf Club on Sunday. Bjorn, who turns 40 later this month, posted a 69 in the final round for a total of 14-under-par 274 to gain his 11th European Tour title. It was his second win in the Middle Eastern desert, after his sensational victory over Tiger Woods at the Dubai Desert Classic in 2001. Al Jazeera’s Joanna Gasiorowska reports from Doha.
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A freight train carrying volatile chemicals has derailed about 50 miles south of Toledo, Ohio, causing a tanker fire and forcing evacuations of nearby residents. No injuries have been reported. (Feb. 6)
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Family Feud Survey Question of the Day: While this video is quite amusing, and certainly may be indicative of a significant shift in the American mindset, I find myself far more interested in finding out the remaining responses to the question. I’d like to think at least one of them is “yo momma.” [ tit .] Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 06/02/2011 18:40 Number of articles : 6
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has become the first unanimous choice for The Associated Press 2010 NFL Most Valuable Player Award, sweeping the nationwide panel of media members who cover the league. (Feb. 6)
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Southern Sudan will likely become an independent nation once official results from its referendum are announced, but many challenges lie ahead for what would be the world’s newest nation. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Juba in Southern Sudan.
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Egypt’s vice president met a broad representation of major opposition groups for the first time Sunday and agreed to allow freedom of the press, to release those detained since anti-government protests began nearly two weeks ago. (Feb. 6)
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Strong images which appear to show scenes of the intense fighting in Cairo and Alexandria from last Wednesday.
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