Independent OnlineFreed Qaeda hostage pleads for husband's releaseGlobalPostA South African woman freed by Al-Qaeda last week after nine months in captivity appealed Thursday for her husband's release, after negotiations with the captors collapsed. Yolande Korkie, 43, launched the appeal on the eve of a deadline issued by ...Freed hostage begs for husband's releaseIndependent OnlineFreed SA hostage begs for husband's freedomNews24all 7 news articles »

The GuardianNigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan sacks military chiefsPanorama.amNigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked his military high command, his spokesman Reuben Abati has said, according to the BBC. No reason was given but the dismissals come amid growing concern about the military's failure to end the ...Nigerian President Overhauls Military LeadershipAllAfrica.comNigerian leader appoints new military commandersAppeal-DemocratNigerian leader fires all military commandersCache Valley DailyThe Southernall 85 news articles »

Yahoo COO Henrique De Castro fired for failing to boost ad salesVentureBeatDe Castro was Mayer's first major hire since she assumed leadership of Yahoo in 2012. The two worked together at Google and she enticed him away with a four-year, $62 million pay package. De Castro was the person in charge of Yahoo's sales, which ...and more »

Washington PostThai Protestors Attempt To Topple Government With Bangkok ShutdownGetty ImagesBANGKOK, THAILAND - JANUARY 16: Security guards from the nearby anti-government protest site gather at the scene of a small explosion just moments after a small ping pong bomb detonated on January 16, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Small explosions ...Are Thailand's antigovernment protests waning?Christian Science MonitorMany defenders on both sides of Thai conflict; others in middle hope for ...Edmonton JournalThai protesters march on new government targetsTimes of IndiaJakarta Post -Thailand National News Bureauall 272 news articles »

President Jonathan sacks Service ChiefsDailyPost NigeriaMajor-General Kenneth Tobiah Jacob Minimah takes over from Lt.-General Azubike O. Ihejirika as Chief of Army Staff;. Rear Admiral Usman O. Jibrin takes over from Vice Admiral Dele Joseph Ezeoba as Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Vice Marshal Adesola ...and more »

CHANNELSTukur Steps Down As PDP ChairmanCHANNELSDr. Bamanga Tukur has stepped down as the Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, finally bowing to pressure from a section of the ruling party. The announcement was made by President Goodluck Jonathan, at the PDP National Executive ...and more »

The GuardianCar bomb rocks Lebanese townNews24The perfect companion for the adventurous traveller wanting to get the most out of this resurgent... Now R280.00 buy now. Baalbek - A car bomb explosion, likely a suicide attack, killed at least three people on Thursday in downtown Hermel, a stronghold of ...STL disturbing footage of Hariri attack stirs emotionsThe Daily Star3 killed, 25 hurt in Lebanon Hezbollah bastion bombingAhram OnlineDeadly car bomb rocks Lebanon's HermelAl-BawabaBBC Newsall 387 news articles »

Washington PostApple to refund millions for kids' 'in-app' purchasesUSA TODAYApple is in hot water over what are dubbed as "in-app" purchases. Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission announced that Apple will pay back roughly $32.5 million to users for unauthorized purchases. Loading… Post to Facebook. Apple to refund ...Apple to refund $32.5M in app caseNewsNet5.comApple agrees to refund $32.5M for kids' purchasesFresno BeeApple to pay $32.5m over practice that let children make in-app purchasesThe GuardianJoystiqall 731 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukGoogle Loses Bid to Block UK Users' Breach-of-Privacy LawsuitBusinessweekGoogle Inc. (GOOG:US) lost a bid to block a U.K. lawsuit filed by a group of Internet users who say the world's biggest search engine violated their privacy rights. The U.K. has jurisdiction to hear the claim “as there is a serious issue to be tried,” Judge Michael ...Google loses High Court privacy bidMessenger NewspapersGoogle loses High Court bid to block UK legal casesTelegraph.co.ukall 50 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukVatican Acknowledges “No Excuse” for Child AbuseTIMELike TIME on Facebook for more breaking news and current events from around the globe! Email · Print; Share. Facebook · Twitter · Tumblr · LinkedIn · StumbleUpon · Reddit · Digg · Mixx · Delicious · Google+. Comment. Follow @TIMEWorld. The Vatican ...Vatican comes under sharp criticism for sex abuseHouston ChronicleA first: Vatican tackles priest sex abuse, in world forumCBS NewsVatican defends child protection record to UNAljazeera.comCTV News -Washington Post -CNNall 219 news articles »

India TodayMaria Sharapova survives scare to enter Aus Open 3rd roundIndia TodaySoaked with sweat and clinging desperately for survival, Maria Sharapova was only a point from victory when Australian Open organizers finally decided that the searing heat was extreme enough to suspend matches. PHOTOS The four-time major winner ...Jimmy Carr is deadly serious as he watches the Australian Open in Melbourne ...Daily MailDiscontent at Aussie OpenManawatu StandardRussian star Sharapova survives scare to stay alivePress Trust of IndiaSportal.com.au -The Age -The Provinceall 410 news articles »

The GuardianSuicide car bomb kills three in Hezbollah stronghold near SyriaReuters IndiaHERMEL, Lebanon (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber killed three people in a Hezbollah stronghold on Lebanon's northern border with Syria on Thursday, the latest sign of the Syrian civil war's creeping impact on its small Mediterranean neighbour. The blast ...Hariri murder trial opens in The HagueRTE.ieBlast in Lebanon Kills at Least 3New York TimesHariri killing meant to spread panic in Lebanon, court hearsReuters UKThe Guardian Nigeriaall 481 news articles »

Khaleej TimesThai anti-graft panel to probe PM Yingluck ShinawatraKhaleej TimesThe National Anti-Corruption Commission said the inquiry would probe possible negligence of duty by Yingluck in connection with a controversial subsidy scheme for rice farmers. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra listens during the meeting with ...Thai anti-graft panel to probe PM YingluckBusiness RecorderProtests to slow Thai economy but no ratings downgrade: Moody'sChannel News AsiaThai conflict: 2 powerful sides, many in middleSeattle Post IntelligencerAljazeera.com -Bloombergall 263 news articles »

Rebel commander says S. Sudan conflict shouldn't be labelled as tribal warSudan TribuneJanuary 15, 2014 (KAMPALA) – Unity state rebel commander Maj. Gen. James Koang Chuol said current conflict in South Sudan should not be viewed as a tribal war, describing it as a struggle against dictatorship. He has strongly condemned those framing ...and more »

AFPHariri killing trial opens with Lebanon violence untamedAFPLeidschendam — The trial in absentia of four Hezbollah members accused of murdering former Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri in 2005 opens at a UN-backed court on Thursday, with sectarian violence an undiminished threat at home. Nine years after the ...Car bomb kills 5, injures dozens in LebanonLos Angeles TimesHariri assassination trial starts in HagueHerald SunLebanon PM Rafiq Hariri murder trial opens amid violenceSydney Morning Heraldeuronewsall 336 news articles »

Channel News AsiaThai anti-graft panel to probe PM YingluckChannel News AsiaThe National Anti-Corruption Commission said inquiry would probe possible negligence in connection with a controversial subsidy scheme for rice farmers. PHOTOS. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra at a meeting on national reform at the Royal Thai ...Protests to slow Thai economy but no ratings downgrade: Moody'sBusiness RecorderThai protesters march on new government targetsFirstpostThai government asks police to arrest protest leadersLivemintVancouver Sunall 218 news articles »

AFPLebanon PM Rafiq Hariri murder trial opens amid violenceSydney Morning HeraldThe Hague: Four Hezbollah members went on trial in absentia at a United Nations-backed tribunal on Thursday accused of murdering former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri in a car bombing in 2005, with sectarian tensions running high at home.Hariri assassination trial starts in HagueThe AustralianCar bomb in Lebanon town near Syria kills at least threeAFPThree killed and several injured after car bomb blast in northern LebanoneuronewsAl-Arabiya -New York Times -BBC Newsall 305 news articles »

Aljazeera.comVatican defends child protection record to UNAljazeera.comCatholic cleric makes no reference to clerical sexual abuse scandal in opening remarks to UN committee. Last updated: 16 Jan 2014 11:23. Email Article. Print Article. Share article. Send Feedback. Pope Francis has approved a panel to deal with abuse ...10 Things to Know for TodayWashington PostVatican officials face UN committee on sexual abuseCNN1. VATICAN FORCED TO DEFEND ITS RECORD ON CLERGY SEX ABUSEHuffington PostThe Guardianall 156 news articles »

Belfast Telegraph'90% back new Egypt constitution'Belfast TelegraphThe ballot count so far from Egypt's referendum on a new constitution shows an overwhelming majority has endorsed the draft charter, a senior Egyptian election official says. Also in this Section. Musharraf should go to US - lawyer · Protesters march on new ...Egypt's constitution approved with big majority after referendum, unofficial results ...ABC OnlineEgyptian Voters Support New ConstitutionVoice of AmericaEgypt voters overwhelmingly back constitution: official sourcesReutersBloomberg -Arab News -Ahram Onlineall 2,505 news articles »

The Globe and MailSyrian chemicals removal will likely not be completed until end of June, UN ...The Globe and MailThe removal and destruction of the most dangerous agents in Syria's chemical weapons arsenal may not be completed until the end of June, the head of the UN chemicals watchdog said on Thursday. Ahmet Uzumcu, who is in Rome to brief Italian authorities, ...and more »