Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Britian - Kate Middleton Sparks Fashion Frenzy and Reveals Puppy's Name During Charity Visit

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Hey there, I'm Karli Bulnes. Kate Middleton sparked a fashion frenzy and revealed her puppy's name during her latest charitable visit. We've got the details in today's PopSugar Rush.

Iran - UN inspectors return empty-handed unable to get permission to visit a key military site

Published on Feb 22, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.net/ The United Nations' nuclear watchdog says talks with Iran have failed over its disputed atomic activities.

Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency have returned to Vienna saying that after two days of negotiations they were unable to get permission to visit a key military site. They suspect it is being used as a test centre for nuclear weapons.

Syria - Two foreign journalists killed Marie Colvin (Sunday Times) & French photographer Remi Ochlik.

Published on Feb 22, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.net/ Bombardment of the Syrian city of Homs continues, with activists claiming at least another 17 people were killed on Wednesday.

There are also reports residents of the city's Baba Amr neighbourhood tried to negotiate a ceasefire with the army. The area has been hit particularly hard and a strike on makeshift media area there killed two journalists - Marie Colvin from the Sunday Times and French photographer Remi Ochlik.

Afghanistan - Kabul US embassy staff warned after Koran desecration

Published on Feb 22, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.net/ Allegations that foreign troops in Afghanistan burnt copies of the Koran has led to extra security measures at the US embassy in Kabul.

Protests that began in Bagram, on Tuesday after the claims were made, have now spread to the capital.

The US embassy there has cancelled all travel and is warning its staff to be particularly careful.

Seventy year old protester Khan Gul was enraged:

New Zealand - Megaupload founder Dotcom freed on bail

Published on Feb 22, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.net/ The founder of the file-sharing site Megaupload, wanted by the US for alleged widespread internet piracy, has been granted bail by a New Zealand court.

The judge in Auckland rejected claims that Kim Dotcom posed a flight risk pending an extradition hearing, and instead put him under effective house arrest.

The 38-year-old German is accused of copyright piracy, racketeering and moneylaundering. He had been in custody for over a month.

Australia - Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigns citing a lack of support from Prime Minister Julia Gillard

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Kevin Rudd has resigned from his post citing a lack of support from Prime Minister Julia Gillard

Brit Awards‎ 2012 - Ed Sheeran two awards for best male artist and best breakthrough act

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The 21-year-old singer-songwriter picked up two awards for best male artist and best breakthrough act.

Brit Awards‎ 2012: Adele lifts two awards and her middle finger

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Singer Adele picked up the statuette for British female solo artist and scooped the coveted best album honour for 21, but ended up gesturing with her middle finger in frustration onstage at being cut off during her acceptance speech.