News - Powered by Yahoo NewsUN orders sanctions against G. Bissau coup leader
The UN Security Council unanimously ordered sanctions Friday against the leaders of last month's military coup in Guinea-Bissau and warned it was ready to take new measures.
Fri, 18 May 2012 13:45:44 -0700 -
Red Sox Open Interleague Play Against Phillies: Fan Previe
The 18-20 Boston Red Sox begin their 2012 interleague schedule in a road series against the 20-19 Philadelphia Phillies from May 18 to 20. The series pits two unusually good last place teams against each other as both started the season slowly and play in deep divisions. The Phillies are winners of five straight and they are back above .500 for the first time since opening day. While winning six ...
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:59:00 -0700 -
Five Phillies for Fantasy Owners to Start Against Red Sox: A Fan's Tak
The Philadelphia Phillies open up a weekend series against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, May 18. Historically, the Phillies have not fared too well against their rivals from the American League. However, it is a new year and both teams have a lot on the line when they meet. This is an interesting series for fantasy owners because of the number of talented players involved. The Phillies are ...
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:54:00 -0700 -
Thunder's search for playoff win on road against Lakers continue
Oklahoma City, which leads the Western Conference semifinal series against the Lakers, 2-1, has never won a playoff game against the Lakers at Staples Center. As a young Lakers fan growing up in Los Angeles, Russell Westbrook had a prime spot for those slow-rolling celebrations down Figueroa.
Sat, 19 May 2012 10:44:19 -0700 -
Thousands protest in Bahrain against Gulf union pla
MANAMA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of mainly Shi'ite protesters rallied in Bahrain on Friday against proposals for closer ties with other Gulf Arab countries, a plan pushed by Saudi Arabia to contain dissent in Bahrain and counter Iran's regional influence. In Iran, thousands of protesters also rallied against the plan, state television showed, and an influential cleric denounced the idea as ...
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:29:53 -0700 -
Thousands march in Frankfurt against austerity measure
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - At least 20,000 demonstrators marched through Frankfurt on Saturday in a peaceful protest against austerity measures implemented to tackle the intensifying euro zone debt crisis. Police closed off main roads in the centre of Frankfurt and set up check points on highways around the city as part of a heavy security operation to protect Germany's financial capital. ...
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:21:15 -0700 -
Dollar falls against euro for first time in a wee
The dollar fell against the euro for the first time in a week, as excitement about Facebook's initial public offering overshadowed problems in Europe.
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:30:02 -0700 -
Violence Against Women Act hits snag in Congres
Bill to protect victims of abuse still has trouble getting passed in bitter Congressional climate
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:59:15 -0700 -
Equality and the fight against gay marriag
The fight against gay marriage has been framed as an issue of religious freedom. But recent events demonstrate that the right's stance is rooted in hate and discrimination. - READ BLOG
Sun, 20 May 2012 00:06:11 -0700 -
Iran urges rally against Saudi-Bahrain unio
Iran hardened its tone against a plan to unite Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, calling on its people to protest Friday against what it described as a US plot to annex the tiny Gulf archipelago.
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:24:43 -0700 -