News - Powered by Yahoo NewsFierce clashes as Syria forces assault rebel bastion: activist
Regime forces launch a fierce assault on the rebel bastion of Rastan in central Syria, raining shells on the town before launching a ground attack, a monitoring group and activists say.
Tue, 22 May 2012 23:46:42 -0700 -
Phillies-Nationals could become fierce rivalr
PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper and Cole Hamels may instigate a rivalry between the Nationals and the Phillies. But that's only if Hamels re-signs with the Phillies and, even then, only because of their abilities on the field.
Tue, 22 May 2012 08:47:49 -0700 -
Fierce fighting rocks Damascu
DAMASCUS: Fierce fighting between regime troops and armed rebels rocked parts of Damascus overnight while a Baath party official became the latest victim of a spate of political killings, a watchdog said yesterday.
Sun, 20 May 2012 19:44:10 -0700 -
'Elder Scrolls Online' Meets Skepticism Amidst Fierce Competitio
Following the massive success of Skyrim, the fifth installment of their Elder Scrolls franchise, Bethesda Studios recently announced the launch of a new contender in the MMORPG arena: The Elder Scrolls Online. But with a well established competition and a plethora of fresh-faced game developers leaving university or online programs producing free-to-play games, the move ...
Tue, 22 May 2012 10:39:45 -0700 -
Fierce clashes rage in Abya
SANAA, Yemen, May 20 (UPI) -- Yemeni armed forces are battling for control a week into the strike against al-Qaida in the southern Yemeni province of Abyan, officials said.
Sun, 20 May 2012 09:46:35 -0700 -
Asheville women welcome fierce feminist force Gloria Steine
From left, Cindy McMahon and Judy Futch meet Gloria Steinem during the 2012 Power of the Purse Luncheon Monday at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville. Steinem gave the keynote address at the event, which celebrates the power of women's philanthropy in Western North Carolina.
Tue, 22 May 2012 02:57:44 -0700 -
Fierce Winds Topple 50 Power Poles in Lancaste
VIDEO: Watch Wendy Burch's Report LANCASTER, Calif. (KTLA) -- About 50 power poles were knocked down by fierce winds in Lancaster Tuesday night.
Wed, 23 May 2012 05:25:48 -0700 -
Fierce and faithful: the righteous life of Cathy Stoke
Stokes' willingness to speak her mind has shaped her career, her relationships and her faith. In Chicago or Salt Lake City,...
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:02:19 -0700 -
Malawi President Faces Fierce Opposition in Repealing Antigay Law
Malawi's new president is facing stiff opposition to her recent pledge to repeal national laws that criminalize homosexuality, the Christian Science Monitor reports . In a speech to parliament last week, President Joyce Banda, who earlier this month succeeded President Bingu wa Mutharika following his April 5 death, said that so-called "unnatural acts" laws were unjust and had strained ...
Tue, 22 May 2012 12:46:37 -0700 -
Alcatel-Lucent Entry Signals Fierce Core Router Vendor Competitio
Alcatel-Lucent's entry into the $4B annual market for Internet core routers signals the fierce competition ahead in the industry.
Wed, 23 May 2012 10:06:41 -0700 -