![]() Globe and Mail | Lockerbie bomber dies CNN International (CNN) -- Abdelbeset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, the only person convicted in connection with the Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people, died Sunday, the Libyan government and a family member said. He was 60. The former intelligence officer, ... Lockerbie victims' relatives: Megrahi death is three years too late Libyan Lockerbie bomber Megrahi dies Libyan convicted in Lockerbie bombing dies at 60 |
![]() The Associated Press | Protesters gather for largest NATO demonstration The Associated Press By NOMAAN MERCHANT, AP – 1 minute ago CHICAGO (AP) — Protesters gathering in Chicago for the NATO summit geared up Sunday for the largest demonstration of the weekend, as thousands are expected to march from a downtown park to the lakeside convention ... Protesters swarm Chicago for NATO summit Fourth person arrested for plotting NATO attacks: police Protesters Prepare for Larger NATO Demonstration |
![]() The Hindu | 6.0 earthquake in Italy kills 6, injures dozens Los Angeles Times ROME — An earthquake early Sunday in north-central Italy killed six people, injured dozens and sent parts of historic castles, clock towers and churches tumbling down. Italian authorities said the earthquake in the area of Modena and Ferrara in the ... 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes near Bologna, Italy; at least 5 dead Quake Kills at Least 4 in Northern Italy Four people die in Italy quake |
![]() CBS News | Tropical Storm Alberto not seen to gain strength, forecasters say Reuters By David Adams | MIAMI May 20 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alberto churned slowly toward the South Carolina coast on Sunday where heavy rain and dangerous surf are expected from the beach resort of Myrtle Beach south to Savannah, Georgia, forecasters at ... Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off SC coast Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off Carolina coast 11 am update - Tropical Storm Alberto weakens a little |
![]() ABC News | Mark Zuckerberg Marries Priscilla Chan in Surprise Ceremony ABC News Newly minted billionaire Mark Zuckerberg had an important status update Saturday evening: Married. The 28-year-old tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, the recently graduated Dr. Priscilla Chen in a private ceremony at the couple's home in Palo ... Mark Zuckerberg Ties the Knot, But It Isn't All Love And Roses Video: Facebook founder gets married Ever-busy Zuckerberg marries sweetheart the day after Facebook IPO |
![]() Telegraph.co.uk | World leaders meet at Camp David USA TODAY British Prime Minister David Cameron, left, President Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy walk down a path at Camp David, Md. Obama held a weekend summit with leaders of the Group of Eight industrial ... At Summit, a Struggle for Consensus on Economic Woes Camp David: G-8 Platitudes Don't Solve Anything G-8 leaders endorse policy of economic growth |
![]() Telegraph.co.uk | Chinese Activist's Departure Brings New Questions Wall Street Journal Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng's departure from China raises difficult questions ranging from the fate of his extended family and allies to his ability to spur change at home, even as he enjoyed his first taste of freedom in seven years ... Chinese activist who fled house arrest lands in NYC Chinese Activist Thanks US Embassy After Arrival Chinese activist renews call to fight injustice after returning to U.S. |
![]() CTV.ca | Pakistan Blocks Twitter Over Cartoon Contest New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani government blocked access to the social networking service Twitter on Sunday, after publicly holding Twitter responsible for promoting a blasphemous cartoon contest taking place on Facebook, officials said. Pakistan blocks Twitter amid blasphemy fears Authorities temporarily ban Twitter in Pakistan Pakistan blocks Twitter over material deemed blasphemous |
![]() USA TODAY | Joplin emerges from tornado's devastation a year later USA TODAY By Claudette Riley, Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader JOPLIN, Mo. – A patch of wildflowers planted in the weeks before the May 22 tornado that killed 161 people and left schools, police and fire stations, parks and other landmarks in the rubble, ... Pride and pain duel a year after town's deadly twister Records: Joplin twister was costliest since 1950 APNewsBreak: A year after Joplin tornado, records show twister was the ... |
![]() Toronto Star | Bomb explodes near UN observers' chief in Syria The Associated Press By ALBERT AJI, AP – 1 minute ago DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A roadside bomb exploded in a restive suburb of the Syrian capital as senior UN officials toured the area on Sunday, blowing off the front of a parked vehicle but causing no casualties. Syria: Hama shelling 'kills 16' Syrian Opposition Reports Clashes in Capital Iran helps Syria identify likely bombers |