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Emperor Akihito admitted to Tokyo hospital

2012-02-11T06:57:43Z

TOKYO, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Emperor Akihito was admitted to a Tokyo hospital Saturday after tests showed a possible deficient blood supply to his heart, the Imperial Household Agency said.

Forget about Euro 2012 - Shearer

2012-02-11T06:47:12Z

The new England manager should forget about winning Euro 2012 and look ahead to the World Cup in 2014, says Alan Shearer.

Amid Efforts to Rescue Greece, a Lack of Trust From Allies

2012-02-11T06:46:32Z

While Portugal, Ireland and other countries may be struggling, Greece has found itself in a category of its own — a nation the rest of Europe no longer trusts.

'Peace pact' signed by two Sudans

2012-02-11T06:47:11Z

Sudan and South Sudan sign a non-aggression pact and agree to respect each other's sovereignty, says the chief mediator at crisis talks.

Knicks 92, Lakers 85: With 38 Points, the Legend Grows

2012-02-11T06:46:32Z

Jeremy Lin’s joyride rolled onward as the Knicks defeated the Lakers at Madison Square Garden for their fourth straight victory.

Electronic Security a Worry in an Age of Digital Espionage

2012-02-11T06:46:32Z

Information has become easier to steal over the Internet because employees can carry proprietary data around.

Greece Struggles to Overcome Mistrust

2012-02-11T07:05:09Z

While Portugal, Ireland and other countries may be struggling, Greece has found itself in a category of its own — a nation the rest of Europe no longer trusts.

Syrians trade blame over Aleppo bombings

2012-02-11T07:11:32Z

Opposition denies government claims that it was behind bomb attacks in northern city that left dozens of people dead.

Anonymous 'takes down' CIA website

2012-02-11T07:11:32Z

Hackers claim responsibility for disabling the website for several hours, the latest attack on a US federal agency.

After Fukushima Disaster, a Confused Effort at Cleanup

2012-02-11T07:05:10Z

Some of the companies that built Japan’s nuclear plants are now cashing in on the cleanup, though their knowledge of decontamination is a work in progress.

Supply of Methotrexate, a Cancer Drug, May Run Out Soon

2012-02-11T06:46:32Z

Hundreds or even thousands of lives are at risk after a major manufacturer suspended production of methotrexate, a treatment for childhood leukemia.

Tax change 'to cost families £4k'

2012-02-11T06:47:12Z

Low income families with parents in part time work could lose about £4,000 a year because of a change in tax credits, Labour says.

At SoHo Bar, Jeremy Lin’s Fans Share His Heritage

2012-02-11T06:46:32Z

Asian-Americans, some of them newly minted basketball fans, gathered Friday at Gatsby’s bar to watch Jeremy Lin’s performance.

At SoHo Bar, Jeremy Lin’s Fans Share His Heritage

2012-02-11T07:05:10Z

Asian-Americans, some of them newly minted basketball fans, gathered Friday at Gatsby’s bar to watch Jeremy Lin’s performance.

In Rare, Blunt Speech, Saudi King Criticizes Syria Vetoes

2012-02-11T07:05:10Z

The king of Saudi Arabia inserted himself directly into the Syria crisis on Friday, castigating Russia and China for vetoing a United Nations Security Council resolution.

Talks With Canadians Test China’s Policy of Noninterference

2012-02-11T07:05:10Z

The decision of Canadian aboriginal leaders to bring concerns over a pipeline project to Chinese leaders illustrates how China is steadily being drawn into internal disputes in other nations as its global commercial interests mushroom.

Obama shifts course on birth control

2012-02-11T07:11:32Z

US president forced to amend new rule requiring employers to offer insurance covering contraception amid backlash.

Nigerian’s Bomb Plot Detailed in Court Filings

2012-02-11T06:46:32Z

Newly released documents describe the relationship between Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the so-called Underwear Bomber, and the radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki.

Syrians trade blame over blasts

2012-02-11T06:47:11Z

The Syrian government and opposition blame each other for deadly bombs targeting security forces compounds in the city of Aleppo.

SNC-Lavalin Swept Up in Suspected Plot to Smuggle a Qaddafi

2012-02-11T07:05:10Z

The Canadian company SNC-Lavalin had paid more than $100,000 to a consultant charged in what the authorities call a plot to smuggle one of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s sons into Mexico.

Snow, cold descend on Chicago

2012-02-11T06:57:43Z

CHICAGO, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Hundreds of flights were canceled in the Chicago area as an arctic front brought persistent snow early Saturday, forecasters said.

Man Gets Life Term for Killing 2 U.S. Airmen in Germany

2012-02-11T06:46:32Z

Arid Uka, a native of Kosovo, testified that he shot the men at the Frankfurt airport to prevent them from deploying to Afghanistan.

Romney’s Record as Governor Resumes Central Role in Nomination Fight

2012-02-11T06:46:32Z

Mitt Romney, speaking to activists at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, pledged never to betray their trust or abandon their principles if he challenged President Obama as the Republican nominee.

Myanmar Arrests Monk Freed From Prison in January

2012-02-11T07:05:10Z

A prominent Burmese monk who was released from prison last month was arrested again Friday in Yangon, according to a group that tracks political prisoners.

Strike to mark Egypt anniversary

2012-02-11T06:47:11Z

Activists in Egypt call for a day of strikes and civil disobedience to mark the anniversary of President Hosni Mubarak's overthrow.