LAGOS, Nigeria — A commercial airliner crashed into a densely populated neighborhood in Nigeria’s largest city on Sunday, killing all 153 people on board and others on the ground in the worst air disaster in nearly two decades for the troubled nation.
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — The long and increasingly messy Republican presidential contest is starting to hit Mitt Romney where it hurts most: his wallet.
SAN FRANCISCO — Bloggers and activists from China, the Middle East and Latin America said Friday they were afraid that new Twitter policies could allow governments to censor messages, stifling free expression.
BEIRUT — In the largest protests Syria has seen in months, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets Friday in a display of defiance to show an Arab League observer mission the strength of the opposition movement.
From China to New York, people placed bets, tied the knot, made a wish and some were even extra cautious. Friday marked the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011. Around the world, people celebrated the triple convergence of 11s with a splash.
First off, I have to give kudos to the group Sustainable Delaware for its endeavors in our community. This group has grown from a handful of citizens interested in looking into “greening” our city to a full-fledged group of active community members who care about making Delaware more sustainable and providing all of us opportunities to learn and grow “green wise.” They do this by promoting environmental, social and economic sustainability through special events, both educational and social, and by creating awareness through various programs and the local media.
On the heels of a police investigation into a July 11 domestic incident at their home, State Sen. Kris Jordan and Delaware County Recorder Melissa Jordan have issued a statement asking for “privacy” as they work through their personal issues.
BEIRUT (AP) — Defying government guns, thousands of Syrian protesters poured down city streets and a main highway Friday to press demands for President Bashar Assad’s ouster. Security forces opened fire, killing at least 15 people, including two children, activists said.