2013年8月3日星期六

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Yahoo! News: Terrorism


5 spectators hurt during power plant implosion

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:50 AM PDT

An explosion knocks down one of the remaining towers at the old Kern Power Plant, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 in Bakersfield, Calif. Five spectators were injured after shrapnel was sent flying at the demolition of the decommissioned steam power plant, authorities said. More than 1,000 people had gathered at 6 a.m. in a nearby parking lot to watch the planned implosion at the plant owned by Pacific Gas and Electric in Bakersfield. After structures on the property came crashing down, a police officer at the scene heard a man screaming for help and saw his leg had been severed, police said. (AP Photo/The Bakersfield Californian, Autumn Parry) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUTFive spectators were injured Saturday after shrapnel was sent flying at the demolition of a decommissioned steam power plant in California's Central Valley, authorities said.


Obama tees off into birthday weekend with golf

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 01:38 PM PDT

President Barack Obama, second from right, leaves Andrews Air Force Base, Md., for a weekend in Camp David, Md., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013. The President turns 52 Sunday and will be spending his birthday at Camp David. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama kicked off his birthday weekend Saturday with a round of golf with friends and a getaway to Camp David.


Zimbabwe's Mugabe re-elected, rival vows court challenge

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 01:19 PM PDT

Zimbabweans arrive to cast their votes at a polling station in HarareAfrica's oldest leader Robert Mugabe was declared winner of Zimbabwe's disputed election on Saturday, while his main rival Morgan Tsvangirai dismissed the result as a fraud and said he would challenge it in court and in regional forums.


Envoys seek to avert bloodbath in Egypt

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 02:28 PM PDT

Riot police take up positions as members of the Muslim Brotherhood and supporters of Mursi flee during clashes near a television production complex in Six October City in GizaEgypt's army-backed rulers and allies of its deposed Islamist president gave the first signs of a readiness to compromise on Saturday, pressed by Western envoys trying to head off more bloodshed.


US envoy in Egypt holds talks with rival sides

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 01:29 PM PDT

A supporter of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi prays before "Iftar," the dusk meal when observant Muslims break their day-long fast, during a protest near Cairo University in Giza, Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013. Egypt's Interior Ministry warned supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi on Saturday for a second time to abandon their protest encampments as a senior U.S. diplomat was meeting with officials on both sides of the political divide to try to find a peaceful resolution to the standoff.(AP Photo/Manu Brabo)CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's Interior Ministry warned supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi on Saturday for a second time to abandon their protest camps as a senior U.S. diplomat met with officials on both sides of the country's political divide.


Terror threat prompts weekend US embassy closings

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:49 AM PDT

Map shows U.S. embassies and consulates that will close; 3c x 3 inches; 146 mm x 76 mm;WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a terrorist attack led to the weekend closure of 21 U.S. embassies and consulates in the Muslim world and a global travel warning to Americans, the first such alert since an announcement before the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 strikes.


Zimbabwe: Mugabe declared winner in disputed vote

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 01:55 PM PDT

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai in Harare, Thursday, Aug. 1 2013. Tsvagirai said the election is "null and void" due to alleged violations in the voting process, but president Robert Mugabe has denied vote rigging. (AP Photo)HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's electoral panel on Saturday declared that longtime President Robert Mugabe had won re-election by a landslide, a result that could exacerbate tensions in the country, where the 89-year-old's chief rival and former coalition partner has accused him of poll-rigging.


From soybeans to baseball, Henry has had success

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 02:24 PM PDT

FILE - Boston Red Sox owner John Henry stands on the field before a baseball game in Boston, in this May 11, 2013 file photo. The principal owner of the Boston Red Sox has entered into an agreement to buy The Boston Globe. The Globe says the impending purchase marks businessman John Henry's "first foray into the financially unsettled world of the news media." It said early Saturday Aug. 3, 2013 the deal will give Henry the 141-year-old newspaper, its websites and affiliated companies. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)BOSTON (AP) — John W. Henry took a backward ballclub in a dilapidated park and transformed it into a two-time World Series champion that is one of baseball's model franchises.


AP sources: A-Rod, union reach out to Yankees, MLB

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 04:34 PM PDT

Bianca Damanio 13, of East Chester, N.Y. holds a sign waiting for New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez to take the field before the start of a minor league baseball rehab start with the Trenton Thunder in a game against the Reading Fightin Phils, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 at Arm & Hammer Park in Trenton, N.J.. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)NEW YORK (AP) — Two people familiar with the talks tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball and the New York Yankees have turned down requests to meet with Alex Rodriguez's camp and the union about the embattled star's expected drug penalty.


9 Afghans killed in attack on Indian consulate

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:31 AM PDT

Security officials conduct investigation at the scene of suicide bomb attacks in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, Saturday, 3, 2013. Three suicide attackers killed at least nine civilians, most of them children, in a botched attack Saturday on the Indian consulate in an eastern Afghan city near the border with Pakistan, security officials said. (AP Photo/Babrak)KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Three suicide bombers tried to attack the Indian consulate in an eastern Afghan city on Saturday, sparking a shootout with guards on a bustling downtown street that left at least nine civilians dead, official said.


A-Rod homers; awaits likely drug penalty from MLB

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 07:05 AM PDT

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez answers questions from the media at a news conference following a Class AA baseball game with the Trenton Thunder against the Reading Phillies, Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Trenton, N.J. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez feels singled out — by Major League Baseball in its drug investigation and by his New York Yankees.


Swaddle-maker swamped after UK prince's photo-op

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:05 AM PDT

FILE - This is a Tuesday July 23, 2013 file photo Prince George of Cambridge lays in a car seat as his parents, Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge leave St. Mary's Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing, in London where the Duchess gave birth on Monday July 22. Be patient everyone: Your order will be processed, but like little Prince George, you will have to get in line. It took perhaps 45 seconds for the heir to the throne to be carried from St. Mary's Hospital in his car seat to be settled in the black royal Land Rover last week. But it was long enough for the world's photographers to capture his tiny hands emerging from a cotton swaddle printed with little birds. Distinctive little birds. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, file)LONDON (AP) — It took 45 seconds, but it was enough.


New Boston Globe owner has had success in baseball

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 01:49 PM PDT

FILE - Boston Red Sox owner John Henry stands on the field before a baseball game in Boston, in this May 11, 2013 file photo. The principal owner of the Boston Red Sox has entered into an agreement to buy The Boston Globe. The Globe says the impending purchase marks businessman John Henry's "first foray into the financially unsettled world of the news media." It said early Saturday Aug. 3, 2013 the deal will give Henry the 141-year-old newspaper, its websites and affiliated companies. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)BOSTON (AP) — John W. Henry took a backward ballclub in a dilapidated park and transformed it into a two-time World Series champion that is one of baseball's model franchises.


Zimbabwe officials: Mugabe wins with 61 percent

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 11:02 AM PDT

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai in Harare, Thursday, Aug. 1 2013. Tsvagirai said the election is "null and void" due to alleged violations in the voting process, but president Robert Mugabe has denied vote rigging. (AP Photo)HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's longtime President Robert Mugabe won 61 percent of the presidential vote, trailed by opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai at 33 percent, election officials announced Saturday.


Red Sox owner enters $70M deal for Boston Globe

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 09:10 AM PDT

FILE - Boston Red Sox owner John Henry stands on the field before a baseball game in Boston, in this May 11, 2013 file photo. The principal owner of the Boston Red Sox has entered into an agreement to buy The Boston Globe. The Globe says the impending purchase marks businessman John Henry's "first foray into the financially unsettled world of the news media." It said early Saturday Aug. 3, 2013 the deal will give Henry the 141-year-old newspaper, its websites and affiliated companies. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)BOSTON (AP) — Businessman John Henry, the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, has entered into an agreement to buy The Boston Globe for $70 million, a massive drop from its record $1.1 billion price two decades ago.


New Zealand botulism scare triggers global recall

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 03:49 AM PDT

FILE - In this March 29, 2007 file photo, Fonterra's Whareroa processing plant is seen near New Plymouth, New Zealand. New Zealand authorities have triggered a global recall of up to 1,000 tons of dairy products across seven countries after Fonterra, the world's fourth-largest dairy company, announced tests had turned up a type of bacteria that could cause botulism. New Zealand's Ministry of Primary Industries said Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 that the tainted products include infant formula, sports drinks, protein drinks and other beverages. It said countries affected beside New Zealand include China, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/NZPA, Rob Tucker, File) NEW ZEALAND OUT, NO SALESWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities have triggered a global recall of up to 1,000 tons of dairy products across seven countries after dairy giant Fonterra announced tests had turned up a type of bacteria that could cause botulism.


Cause of stomach illness difficult to detect

Posted: 03 Aug 2013 05:28 AM PDT

In this Aug. 1, 2013, photo, Donna Heller talks about her recent stomach illness in Burleson, Texas. After multiple visits to the doctor for debilitating nausea and diarrhea lasting a month, Heller was diagnosed with cyclospora by the CDC last week and began taking the antibiotic treatment just this week. A mysterious outbreak of the parasitic illness usually found abroad is growing, with more than 400 confirmed cases in 16 states. (AP Photo/LM Otero)WASHINGTON (AP) — Donna Heller thought she had cancer. But multiple visits to the doctor after a month with debilitating nausea and diarrhea didn't yield any answers. Convinced she was dying, she met with her lawyer to get her will in order.


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