GENEVA (Reuters) - United Nations investigators said on Monday that Syrian leaders they had identified as suspected war criminals should face the International Criminal Court (ICC). The investigators urged the U.N. Security Council to "act urgently to ensure accountability" for violations, including murder and torture, committed by both sides in an uprising and civil war that has killed...
Feb
17
Japan stocks rally, yen resumes fall after G20
Labels: WorldTOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese shares rallied and the yen fell on Monday after Tokyo escaped direct criticism from its G20 peers on its aggressive reflationary plans that have weakened the currency. "With Japan, as yet, using various measures to ease monetary conditions domestically, we do not expect a large international backlash against its efforts and look for the JPY to continue to decline...
Danica Patrick wins pole for NASCAR's Daytona 500
Labels: TechnologyDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Danica Patrick has made history before — as a woman and a racer, in Indianapolis and Japan.The spotlight is nothing new. But never has it been this bright before.Patrick won the Daytona 500 pole Sunday, becoming the first woman to secure the top spot for any race in NASCAR's premier circuit. It's by far the biggest achievement of her stock-car career."I was brought up to...
Model: Getting what I don't deserve
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSModel Cameron Russell's TED Talk has been viewed more than a million timesShe says, as winner of "genetic lottery," she has been able to have a modeling careerHer looks fit a narrow definition of beauty, she saysRussell: I work hard but my modeling career gives my views undeserved attentionEditor's note: Cameron Russell has been a model for brands such as Victoria's Secret, Calvin...
Ecuador's Correa cruises to re-election victory
Labels: BusinessQUITO (Reuters) - Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa swept to a re-election victory on Sunday that allows him to strengthen state control over the OPEC nation's economy and gives a timely boost to Latin America's alliance of socialist leaders. Correa won 58 percent of the votes compared with 24 percent for runner-up Guillermo Lasso, according to preliminary results released by the electoral...
Feb
16
G20 steps back from currency brink, heat off Japan
Labels: WorldMOSCOW (Reuters) - The Group of 20 nations declared on Saturday there would be no currency war and deferred plans to set new debt-cutting targets, underlining broad concern about the fragile state of the world economy. Japan's expansive policies, which have driven down the yen, escaped direct criticism in a statement thrashed out in Moscow by policymakers from the G20, which spans developed...
No. 2 Duke falls to Maryland 83-81
Labels: TechnologyCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Seth Allen broke a tie by making two free throws with 2.8 seconds left, and Maryland stunned No. 2 Duke 83-81 Saturday night to end a six-game skid against its bitter rival.As the final horn sounded, thousands of fans from the sellout crowd charged onto the court to celebrate the Terrapins' most significant victory of the season. Maryland had lost 12 of 13 against Duke, including...
Pope's resignation 'shows leadership'
Labels: LifestyleBy Roland Martin, CNN ContributorFebruary 16, 2013 -- Updated 1649 GMT (0049 HKT)Longest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesSTORY HIGHLIGHTSPope Benedict stuns world by announcing he will resignRoland Martin says it's a wise...
Bob Brenly: 'It was unbelievably tough to leave'
Labels: HealthFormer Chicago Cubs TV analyst Bob Brenly talks about how he was set to return to the Cubs until a last-minute snag in negotiations. ...
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