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  • Protests Rage on in Egypt

    The White House continues to call for "free and fair elections," amid continuing protests in Egypt this week. Meanwhile, uprisings throughout the region, especially in Yemen, are also gaining ground. 

    Feb 3, 2011

    Protests Rage on in Egypt
  • Cyclone Yasi Hits Australia

    Cyclone Yasi roared its way across the coast of Queensland, Australia, Wednesday night, bringing strong winds and rain to an area still recovering from weeks of rain and flooding. Feb 2, 2011

    Cyclone Yasi Hits Australia
  • Obama Urges 'Orderly Transition' in Egypt

    Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says he won't run again in September elections. President Barack Obama, who spoke to Mubarak following his announcement on Tuesday, is urging an "orderly transition."

    Feb 2, 2011

    Obama Urges 'Orderly Transition' in Egypt
  • Protests in Egypt Continue for a Seventh Day

    Monday marked the seventh day of protests in Egypt. Demonstrations are expected to continue on Tuesday, with protestors trying to mobilize one million people in Cairo, according to Th... Jan 31, 2011

    Protests in Egypt Continue for a Seventh Day
  • Florida Judge Rules Against Health Care Law

    A Florida judge has ruled that the nation's new healthcare law is unconstitutional, marking a victory for the 26 states who challenged it. The states challenged a provision of the law... Jan 31, 2011

  • Three People Killed in Protests in Egypt

    Thousands of protestors calling for President Hosni Mubarak's resignation took to the streets in Egypt on Tuesday. At least three people — two protestors and one policeman — have been... Jan 26, 2011

  • 7.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Pakistan

    An 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked southwest Pakistan Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No immediate reports of damage were available, although the Associated Press re... Jan 18, 2011