Thursday, March 22, 2012

Apple's Hot New IPad Warms Over Reviewers

Published on Mar 22, 2012 by
Beware the new iPad, not because it runs hotter than its predecessor, but because it's superior to the iPad2, and could make you part with your money. (March 21)

USA - First day of trial in the case of slain British tourists

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Opening statements and evidence are presented in the murder trial of Shawn Tyson, accused of killing two British tourists, James Cooper, 25, and James Kouzaris, 24, last April.

USA - Raw Video: Firefighters Put Out Blaze in Dresses in Minnesota

Published on Mar 22, 2012 by
Two Minnesota firefighters battled a truck fire while wearing dresses during a St. Patrick's Day Parade. The YouTube video of the incident has gone viral. Local media report the men were dressed up to promote a 'beauty pageant' fundraiser. (March 22)

France - Toulouse shootings are "the crimes of a monster " says Nicolas Sarkozy

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy says the recent shootings in Toulouse are "the crimes of a monster and fanatic" which could have no explanation or excuse.

Three bike helmet cameras, reviewed -- the Guardian

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Laura Laker reviewed three bicycle-helmet cameras -- the Drift HD Action Camera, DogCam Bullet HD and GoPro HD Hero 2. Here is the footage from her journey

USA - President Barack Obama Defends Handling of Keystone Pipeline

Published on Mar 22, 2012 by
President Barack Obama is defending his administration's handling of the contentious Keystone XL pipeline, saying Congress made it impossible for him to make an informed decision. (March 22)

Mali - troops stage coup attacking the country's presidential palace hours after staging a mutiny.

Published on Mar 22, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.com/ Soldiers in Mali have attacked the country's presidential palace hours after staging a mutiny.

In what started out as a protest over the government's handling of a nomad-led rebellion in the north, has now escalated into an all out coup.

Soldiers have announced on television they have forced the president to stand down.

Belgium - Candles are lit in Leuven for Swiss bus crash victims

Published on Mar 22, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.com/ In Belgium hundreds of mourners attended a candlelit vigil in Leuven for the 28 victims of last week's bus crash in a Swiss tunnel.

The solemn ceremony was held near the church where a memorial for seven children from St. Lambertus school, who died in the accident is to be held today.