Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Wednesday, 23 March 2011


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Ground Battle for Libya Stalls in East

Pro-Gadhafi forces keep up offensive on rebel-held areas, hold off rebel attempts to retake Ajdabiya
People look at weapons belonging to forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, destroyed by a coalition air strike, along a road between Benghazi and Ajdabiyah, March 23, 2011

Bomb Blast Rocks Central Jerusalem

Officials say bomb blast near Jerusalem's central bus station killed 1 person, injured about 30 others, some critically
Israeli rescue workers and paramedics treat an injured man following an explosion near a bus stop in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Tokyo Tap Water Said Unsafe for Infants

Radiation spewing from a tsunami-battered nuclear power plant is causing wider concerns about Japan's food chain and water supply
A woman fills a glass with water from a tap in Tokyo on March 23, 2011

Yemen Parliament Approves State of Emergency

Announcement comes after gunmen loyal to the president opened fire on a group of protesters calling for his ouster Friday
Members of Yemen's parliament raise their hands as they vote in favor of the state of emergency, March 23, 2011, declared by the country's President Ali Abdullah Saleh last week, in Sana'a

Conflicting Reports Surround Attack Near Southern Syria Mosque

Rights activists say security forces carried out attack but state media says 'armed gang' attacked medical team
The minaret of Omari mosque is seen at the old city of Deraa. Syrian security forces killed four people on Wednesday in an attack on the Omari mosque in the southern city of Deraa, site of six days of protests, March 22, 2011

Gates Makes Unannounced Visit to Cairo

US defense secretary expected to meet Field Marshall Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, leader of Egypt's ruling military council
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates

Kibaki Urges Reforms in Run-Up to Kenyan Elections

President Mwai Kibaki challenged Kenya’s lawmakers to meet their deadlines and pass the required laws on time.
Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki arrives at the parliament building in the capital Nairob,i March 22, 2011

Japanese Businesses Restart Production, But Problems Remain

Quake and tsunami damage, road closures, gas shortages cited as factors hampering production flow
Workers transport products at Sony's tsunami-crippled warehouse near Sendai port, March 23, 2011

Americans Offer Condolences to Japanese Disaster Victims

American and Japanese flags are at half mast outside skyscraper that houses Japan’s Consulate in New York City
Flag at half mast by New York skyscraper where Japan's consulate is located

UNICEF Concern Prompts Cambodian Investigation of Orphanages

UNICEF says most of the 12,000 children in Cambodia’s orphanages are, in fact, not orphans
Cambodian orphans play together as they wait for adoption at Kien Klaing orphanage center in Phnom Penh, (File)

Gates, Buffet Bring Philanthropic Campaign to India

Software tycoon Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffet urge super rich to give away at least half of their wealth to charity
Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda interact with slum dwellers during their visit to a slum area in Danapur near the eastern Indian city of Patna March 23, 2011

Hollywood Icon Elizabeth Taylor Dies

Veteran actress known for movies such as 'National Velvet' and 'Cleopatra' was suffering from congestive heart failure
Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor (file photo)
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