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)