VaTech parents seek answers in trial 5 years later
The hours leading to the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history and the actions of Virginia Tech administrators will be replayed in a Christiansburg courtroom when the parents of……Read more
Blast at Brazzaville arms depot kills hundreds
BRAZZAVILLE/KINSHASA (Reuters) – Up to 200 people were killed on Sunday when an arms dump exploded in Brazzaville, ripping apart a nearby neighborhood in the Congo Republic’s capital,……Read more
Wells Fargo to increase international operations: report
LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. bank Wells Fargo has drawn up plans to build up its overseas operations and wants to expand into 20 markets worldwide, the Financial Times reported on Monday….Read more
Indiana baby found in field after tornado dies
An Indiana toddler found in a field after violent tornadoes died Sunday after being taken off life support, ending a hopeful tale for survivors in the Midwest and South picking through the……Read more
U.S. to offer legal backing for “targeted killing”: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration on Monday plans to outline how U.S. laws empower the government to kill Americans overseas who engage in terrorism against their home……Read more
Some aid reaches Syria’s Homs, refugees flee to border
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Red Cross delivered emergency aid to areas around the battered Baba Amro district of the Syrian city of Homs on Sunday, but was blocked for a third day from entering……Read more
AIG sells shares of AIA Group to investors
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc has announced the sale of shares of Hong Kong-based AIA Group Ltd by means of a placing to certain institutional……Read more
Indiana toddler found in field after tornado dies
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Reuters) – A toddler who was found alive in a field in tornado-ravaged southeastern Indiana after her parents and two siblings were killed when a twister struck their……Read more
Weidmann gains traction with policy pushback
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A German-led faction at the European Central Bank is leading a riposte against the bank’s unprecedented loosening of lending policy and may be pushing at an open door……Read more
JPMorgan star trader set to start hedge fund: report
(Reuters) – A team of top proprietary traders at JPMorgan Chase & Co is set to launch what is likely to be one of the largest hedge fund start-ups in 2012, the Financial Times reported on……Read more
Glencore set to stick to deal terms, focus on growth
LONDON (Reuters) – Commodities trader Glencore will on Monday address the market for the first time since it agreed to buy rival Xstrata , but those hoping for a sweetener alongside its……Read more
40th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins in Alaska
Sixty-six mushers began their quest to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race with the competition’s official start Sunday in Willow. The mushers and their dog teams will spend about the……Read more
206 killed in Republic of Congo arms depot blasts
Homes and buildings collapsed in the Congolese capital after an arms depot exploded Sunday, killing at least 206 people and entombing countless others in crushed structures including inside…Read more
China targets 2012 GDP of 7.5 percent: Premier Wen
BEIJING (Reuters) – China aims to grow its economy by about 7.5 percent in 2012 and sees inflation running at around 4 percent for the year, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Monday as the country…Read more
Tearful Putin claims victory in Russian election
Opposition alleges fraud, plans protests against results; Putin faces biggest protests of his 12-year rule….Read more
Tornado victims flock to Facebook for helping hand
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Residents of the storm-ravaged communities in the Midwest are reaching out to each other, neighbor to neighbor, through social media sites to coordinate disaster……Read more
Winter showers bring Negev flowers
Season sees 50% more rainfall than average, spelling relief for farmers….Read more
Police forces find missing soldier, healthy
Hundreds of IDF troops, police and civilian volunteers had searched all day for the 19 year old missing since the morning….Read more
FBI considers investigating Rabbi’s's supporters
Allegations abound that associates of Rabbi Pinto made illegal campaign contributions to US Rep. Michael Grimm….Read more
Senator Schumer asks FTC to probe Apple, Android
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. senator has urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports that applications on the Apple Inc and Google Inc mobile systems steal private photos and……Read more