Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Wednesday, 2 March 2011


Qaddafi Vows to Fight to the ‘Last Man’ as Rebels Are Hit

BENGHAZI, Libya — With new fighting reported for a key oil center, Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi on Wednesday renewed accusations that Islamists were responsible for the unrest in Libya.

Arab Unrest Puts Their Lobbyists in Uneasy Spot

WASHINGTON — Lobbyists for Arab nations are trying to stay a step ahead of events without being seen as aiding despots.

Fleeing Migrant Workers Pile Up at Libya’s Borders

SALUM, Egypt — In excess of 140,000 people have fled Libya’s fighting for neighboring Egypt and Tunisia, the United Nations refugee agency said.
Lauren Cuthbertson dances the role of a somewhat older-than-usual Alice, with Sergei Polunin as Jack, the gardener’s son who is deeply infatuated with her.
Johan Persson/Royal Opera House
DANCE REVIEW

Alice on Her Toes, at a Rare Tea Party

LONDON — The Royal Ballet’s first new full-length narrative work in years, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” opened on Monday.
Gunmen Kill Pakistani Cabinet Minister
ISLAMABAD — The minister of minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti, a Christian, was ambushed in an attack similar to the recent killing of another liberal politician.
Bloodshed and Misery Prompt Ivory Coast Exodus
ABIDJAN — Abidjan, once West Africa’s most important city, is collapsing under the weight of Laurent Gbagbo’s armed fight to stay in power.
Japan Phone Makers Hope for Surge With Android
TOKYO — Cellphones in Japan are highly advanced but haven’t caught fire abroad. Now Sharp, Sony Ericsson and others are adopting Google’s Android system in a push for growth.
A London University Wrestles With a Qaddafi Gift
LONDON — The university will divert a donation of $488,000 it received from a Qaddafi family foundation to establish a scholarship fund for Libyan students.
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Libyan Rebels Said to Debate Seeking U.N. Airstrikes
“Give humanitarian aid; stay out as Secretary Gates has advised; wait and see and let the Europeans take the lead,” writes Barbara Michel in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Dior Fires John Galliano After Bigotry Complaints
“The concept of Freedom of Speech does not require the celebration of every instance of its expression. There are consequences of its exercise,” writes Dan in New York City, USA.