Syria - Arab League Chief Warns of Civil War. U.N. estimates 5,000 + deaths

Published on Jan 13, 2012 by AssociatedPress

The head of the Arab League is warning that Syria may be sliding toward civil war. The U.N. estimates more than 5,000 people have been killed since the uprising against President Bashar Assad's rule began in March. (Jan 13)

Thailand - U.S. Worried About Terror Attack. Urges Americans to 'keep a low profile' in public

Published on Jan 13, 2012 by AssociatedPress

The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok sends an 'emergency message' to American citizens warning of a possible terrorist attack. It urges Americans to 'keep a low profile' in public, and to exercise caution in areas where Western tourists gather. (Jan. 13)

Myanmar - Frees Hundreds of Political Prisoners after a mass Presidential pardon

Published on Jan 13, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Myanmar freed hundreds of political prisoners Friday, after a mass presidential pardon, a move state media described as nation building. Washington later announced it would exchange ambassadors with Yangon. (Jan. 13)

Japan - Hiroshima Escaped Inmate (the first in 23 years) Caught

Published on Jan 13, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Escaped inmate Li Guolin is caught after a massive manhunt in Japan. Li was the first person to break out of a prison in Japan in 23 years. (Jan. 13)

Britain - Professor's death 'a sad day for everyone'

Published by telegraphtv el 13/01/2012
Professor Roger Davies, Head of Astrophysics at Oxford University, reflects on the sudden death of his colleague Professor Steven Rawlings.

Why France downgrade is dangerous

 From: telegraphtv  | Jan 13, 2012

The Telegraph's assistant editor Jeremy Warner explains why the loss of its
AAA rating is so dangerous for the French economy.       

Syria - insurgents attack tank in Homs

         Uploaded by telegraphtv on Jan 13, 2012

Amateur footage purportedly shows the remains of a Syrian army tank on fire in the city of Homs after an attack by the insurgent group Free Syrian Army.

Star-studded Turnout at Critics' Choice Awards Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Charlize Theron and Michelle Williams

Published on Jan 13, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Charlize Theron and Michelle Williams, come out in celebration of the first major award show of the season, the Critics' Choice Movie Awards. (Jan. 13)