Syria - French reporter killed in Homs

Published on Jan 11, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ A French reporter has become the first Western journalist to have died in the ongoing unrest in Syria. Gilles Jacquier, who worked for France 2 Television, was among several people reported killed during violence in the restive city of Homs.

The circumstances have not been confirmed but a witness said the casualties were caused by rocket-propelled grenades fired during a rally by supporters of President Bashar al-Assad. Another European reporter was said to have been injured.

Germany - Prosecutor Shot Dead in Dachau Courtroom

Published on Jan 11, 2012 by AssociatedPress

A defendant facing an administrative trial shot and killed the prosecutor inside the courtroom, German authorities said Wednesday. They said the defendant smuggled the gun into the courtroom. (Jan. 11)

Haiti - Progress Slow Two Years After Quake

Published on Jan 11, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Almost two years on from Haiti's devastating earthquake, government buildings, churches and homes across the country are still in urgent need of reconstruction. (Jan. 11)

USA - Divers Search Icy River for Missing Maine Child

Published on Jan 11, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Divers searched a half-mile stretch of Maine's icy Kennebec River on Wednesday for any sign of a 20-month-old toddler who has been missing for more than three weeks. (Jan. 11)