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Five Still Missing as Algeria Gas Plant Restarts

Five Still Missing as Algeria Gas Plant Restarts

Algerian authorities were searching on Tuesday for five foreigners still missing from a bloody hostage crisis at the In Amenas gas plant, which was slowly being brought back on stream, a security source said. Algeria’s Energy Minister Youcef Yousfi had

US Begins Transporting French Troops to Mali

US Begins Transporting French Troops to Mali

The US military has started airlifting French troops and equipment into Mali to assist their operation against Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist rebels, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Tuesday. He said the flights had started on Monday but declined to provide further

Algeria Hostage-takers Aided by Libyan Islamists

Algeria Hostage-takers Aided by Libyan Islamists

Militants who seized an Algerian gas plant before they were killed in a bloodbath received logistical aid from Islamists in Libya, a well-informed source told AFP on Tuesday. The source did not specify the exact nature of such aid but

Prince Harry: 'I Killed Taliban'

Prince Harry: 'I Killed Taliban'

(AP) Prince Harry’s wartime role draws reprisal fearsLONDONPrince Harry’s assertion that he has killed Taliban fighters while deployed in Afghanistan is drawing intense media coverage in Britain and sparking concerns about possible reprisals. The Daily Mirror ran a page-one headline

Israelis Expected to Return Netanyahu to Office

Israelis Expected to Return Netanyahu to Office

(AP) Israelis expected to return Netanyahu to officeBy AMY TEIBELAssociated PressJERUSALEMJERUSALEM (AP) _ Israelis focused on economic woes, the stalled Mideast peace process and Iran’s nuclear program as they voted Tuesday in an election expected to return Prime Minister Benjamin

Mobil 1 Extends NASCAR Partnership Through 2017

Mobil 1 Extends NASCAR Partnership Through 2017

Mobil 1 extends NASCAR partnership through 2017 By JENNA FRYERAP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. Mobil 1 will remain the “Official Motor Oil of NASCAR” through 2017 under a contract extension with parent company ExxonMobil.  Mobil 1 is entering its 11th

Special Interests Gather for Own Inaugural Parties

Special Interests Gather for Own Inaugural Parties

(AP) – While most Americans caught distant glimpses of President Barack Obama’s second inauguration festivities from their living room TVs and on the Internet, a privileged set of celebrities and special interests got pampered access Monday at exclusive soirees just

Transcript: Barack Obama's 2013 Inauguration Speech

Transcript: Barack Obama's 2013 Inauguration Speech

THE PRESIDENT:  Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each time we gather to inaugurate a President we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution.  We affirm the

Algeria Gas Plant Gives Up Grisly Secrets

Algeria Gas Plant Gives Up Grisly Secrets

ALGIERS (Reuters) – The gas plant at In Amenas is giving up its secrets as Algerian special forces picking their way through the vast complex find dozens of bodies, some charred beyond recognition in the bloody end-game to one of

Algeria: 37 Foreigner Hostages Killed in Attack

Algeria: 37 Foreigner Hostages Killed in Attack

(AP) – Algeria’s prime minister says 37 foreign hostages were killed during the four-day-long standoff at a natural gas plant, and that at least one Canadian was among the Islamist militants who took hundreds hostage. Abdelmalek Sellal said Monday kidnappers came

Israel Removes New Palestinian Protest Camp

Israel Removes New Palestinian Protest Camp

The Israeli army early Monday morning removed a Palestinian protest encampment of four tents and a building under construction near a West Bank village, military sources said. In addition to demolishing the structures near Beit Iksa, on the northwestern outskirts

Batmobile Sold at Auction for $4.62 Million

Batmobile Sold at Auction for $4.62 Million

The Batmobile, the futuristic car used in the “Batman” television show, has been sold at auction for $4.62 million, US media reported Monday. The crime-fighting vehicle was built by George Barris, who bought a 1955 Lincoln Futura at a junk

China Media Urge Obama to Ease Distrust

China Media Urge Obama to Ease Distrust

Chinese state media said on Monday they were “cautiously optimistic” that in his second term US President Barack Obama would improve ties strained by distrust and fear. The commentary by the Xinhua state news agency came ahead of the ceremonies

Obama Adviser Hedges Optimism on Stricter Gun Laws

Obama Adviser Hedges Optimism on Stricter Gun Laws

(AP) Obama adviser hedges optimism on stricter gun lawsBy KEVIN FREKINGAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Obama administration says it’s confident stricter gun laws can be passed, but it’s hedging its optimism by stressing just how politically difficult it will be. White House senior