USA - shuts Megaupload website amid copyright infringement claims Euronews

Published on Jan 20, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ US authorities have shut down the major file-sharing website Megaupload and its founders have been arrested, accused of copyright infringement.

The site says the vast majority of its internet traffic is legitimate. But allegations of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit racketeering are also being made in the crackdown.

Soon after announcing it, the US Justice Department's own website was inaccessible. Hackers from the group 'Anonymous' said they had attacked it and record label sites as a reprisal.

Italy - Costa Concordia crew told Passengers of stricken liner 'told to return to cabins'

Published on Jan 20, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Passengers on the stricken Costa Concordia were told to return to their cabins, 40 minutes after the cruise ship struck a rock, according to Italian TV.

It has broadcast new pictures of the chaos on board the liner in which people are seen being given this advice by a crew member:

"On behalf of the Captain, we are kindly asking you to go back to your cabins or, if you wish, to stay in the corner by the lounge."

Morocco - Rabat. Jobless protesters set themselves alight

Published on Jan 20, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Five unemployed Moroccan men have set themselves on fire in the capital Rabat after demonstrating against a lack of jobs, especially for university graduates.

In videos posted online, the men can clearly be seen dousing themselves in petrol after police prevented them from receiving food from supporters.

The men had been occupying part of the Education Ministry for two weeks.

At least two of the men can be seen running away into the crowd, shrouded in flames.

Australia - Guide Hurt, 3rd Australian Shark Attack in Weeks, second in two days

Published on Jan 20, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Australia has seen its third shark attack in weeks, its second in two days. David Pickering, injured off the northwest coast, said he beat off a tiger shark with his left arm Thursday when it had grabbed his right one. (Jan. 20)

Cuba - Oil Rig Ready to Drill Offshore. Area believed to have billions of barrels of oil

Published on Jan 20, 2012 by AssociatedPress

An oil rig is ready to begin drilling off Cuba's coast. The area is believed to have billions of barrels of oil under the sea floor, and Cuba is hoping that oil will provide an economic boost. (Jan. 20)

USA - Nevada. Wildfire Burns 20+ Homes Near Reno

Published on Jan 20, 2012 by AssociatedPress

A fast-spreading wildfire destroyed more than 20 homes and burned approximately six miles near Reno, Nevada. Thousands were forced to evacuate. (Jan. 20)

USA - Charleston, South Carolina. Fiery Debate Caps Rollercoaster GOP Campaign Day

Published on Jan 19, 2012 by AssociatedPress

The remaining four Republican presidential candidates sparred in a heated debate Thursday night in Charleston, South Carolina, just two days before the nation's first southern primary. (Jan. 20)

USA - Raw Video: Obama Sings Al Green

Published on Jan 20, 2012 by AssociatedPress

During a speech at a fundraising event in New York Thursday night, President Barack Obama sang while thanking Al Green, who performed earlier at the same event. (Jan. 20)