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Haiti's former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, center, and his longtime companion Veronique Roy leave court in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday Jan. 18, 2011.

Baby Doc Charged, But Duvalierism Remains Alive in Haiti
Yahoo Daily News2011-01-19

Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier probably had every reason to believe that Haiti wouldn't book him when he made his stunning return to the country on Sunday. Although the exiled former dictator is accused of an orgy of brutality and embezzlement while ruling Haiti from 1971 to 1986, he may well have assumed the government at the moment had enough on its broken plate - earthquake recovery, a cholera...

'Mirror' wins fees case against model
Irish Times2011-01-19

MASSIVE LEGAL fees the Daily Mirror�newspaper had to pay after losing a court action taken by model Naomi Campbell were disproportionate, human rights judges ruled yesterday. The Mirror�was ordered by British courts to pay Campbell �3,500 (Euro4,180) in compensation for beaching her privacy...

A general view of the Shanghai Stock Exchange is shown in this Nov. 4, 2004 photo in Shanghai, China´s financial hub. Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and the Shanghai Stock Exchange Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, said they signed a memorandum of understanding to d

U.S. Shifts Focus to Press China for Access to Markets
The New York Times2011-01-19

WASHINGTON — A year ago, the fight over how China’s cheap currency was hurting American companies in marketplaces at home and abroad was shaping up to be the epic battle between the world’s biggest power and its biggest economic rival. Alex Wong/Getty Images Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Tuesday welcomed President Hu Jintao of China for his state visit to the United...

Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Brussels, in this Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 file photo.

Irish PM survives confidence vote
Al Jazeera2011-01-19

The Irish prime minister has survived a leadership challenge from withing his party, allowing him to lead the Fianna Fail party into elections expected in March. A majority of the 71 legislators from the ruling party chose on Tuesday to back Brian Cowen in the tense secret ballot, which was called in the wake of the country's decision to opt for an EU-IMF financial bailout. "The Fianna Fail...

Clijsters, Looking in Top Form, Rolls Past Former No. 1 Safina
The New York Times2011-01-19

Kim Clijsters, the United States Open champion, did nothing to dent her growing status as tournament favorite by routing the fellow former No. 1 Dinara Safina, 6-0, 6-0, on Tuesday at the Australian Open in Melbourne. On Twitter: Follow Christopher Clarey, @christophclarey for more Australian Open results. Related Australian Open: Del Potro Returns, With Much to Do (January 19, 2011) New York...

Benito served at a restaurant in Japan. Benito (弁当, bentō?)[1] is a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine.

Off the Menu
The New York Times2011-01-19

NIKO This individualistic 75-seat Japanese restaurant has taken over the former Honmura An space. The sushi chef, Hiro Sawatari, above, an alumnus of the much-esteemed Sushi Yasuda, will name the source for each seafood species on the menu. In the interest of conservation, he will not serve bluefin tuna, but will offer a sustainable omakase menu. James London and Marina Schulze are in the kitchen...

No apology for breast cancer victim
NZ Herald2011-01-19

A Bay of Plenty woman who said her doctor failed to diagnose her breast cancer has died. Caro Galloway died on Monday, leaving behind children Jarred, 11, and Jessica, 16. Her uncle, Ken Wilson, said she had died peacefully. "She looked so beautiful," he said. "She almost had a smile on her face. It was quite peaceful." Mrs Galloway told the Bay of Plenty Times in November that she went to her...

Snows cover mountains and hills, Dharamshala, India

Global warming: Impact of receding snow and ice surprises scientists
The Christian Science Monitor2011-01-19

A long-term retreat in snow and ice cover in the Northern Hemisphere is weakening the ability of these seasonal cloaks of white to reflect sunlight back into space and cool global climate, according to a study published this week. Related Stories Global warming waning? Hardly. 2010 was tied as warmest year on record. EPA presents plan on greenhouse gases. Can next Congress stop it? Where polar...

No rock-y road for Steven Tyler, 'American Idol'
Boston Herald2011-01-19

Steven Tyler’s wail could silence even Simon Cowell. But can it give the 10th season of “American Idol” the boost it needs to thrive after last year’s mass exodus of judges? On a call with reporters yesterday from New York City, Tyler said “Idol,” which returns tonight on WFXT (Ch. 25), is cocked, locked and ready to rock. Even if the singer hasn’t...

The Mavi Marmara ship, aboard which Israel's deadly raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla took place on May 31, 2010, leaves the Haifa port, northern Israel, on its way to Turkey, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010.

Flotilla planned to mark anniversary of deaths in Gaza waters
Daily Star Lebanon2011-01-19

By The Daily Star Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - Powered by --> BEIRUT: The exiled former Patriarch of occupied Jerusalem Hilarion Kabouji called upon all Arabs Tuesday to support an aid flotilla that could sail to besieged Gaza on May 31, 2011, to mark the first anniversary of deadly Israeli aggression against a similar convoy. “We all know that Jerusalem is being Judaized, and its history...

Kristen Stewart of "Twilight" fame plays on the vampire mystique at the 82nd Academy Awards, March 7, in Hollywood, Calif.

Kristen Stewart talks her future in new Vogue Behind the scenes shoot (Video)
The Examiner2011-01-19

Kristen Stewart has the Twilight Fans diligently waiting for the new issue of Vogue to hit the newsstands. One of the hottest actresses under 25 has a beautiful Vogue cover, inside photo spread and an...

NZer facing up to 12 years jail in Bali
NZ Herald2011-01-19

Former Gisborne man Willie Rare could tomorrow be sentenced to up to 12 years in a Bali jail after admitting to a charge of possessing cocaine. The New Zealand-born Melbourne resident appeared in court last month to answer questions from a panel of three judges after being held for six months in Denpasar jail without charges. Rare, who adopted the old family name Angus McCaskill after moving to...

Apple 1Q dazzles investors, distracts from Jobs
The News & Observer2011-01-19

Apple Inc.'s shining holiday-quarter results diverted Wall Street's attention, at least temporarily, from news that CEO Steve Jobs is taking another medical leave of absence. Investors focused on Apple's success in boosting production of iPads, which happened faster than analysts predicted. Shoppers also bought iPhones as fast as Apple could make them, helping drive the company's fiscal...

History-chasing Nadal gifted a victory
China Daily2011-01-19

2011-01-19 07:57:19.0History-chasing Nadal gifted a victoryHistory-chasing Nadal gifted a victory1159089Tennis2@webnews/enpproperty--> MELBOURNE - Top seed Rafael Nadal was handed an easy route to the Australian Open second round on Tuesday when Marcos Daniel retired hurt, putting him a step closer to a historic fourth successive Grand Slam win. The French Open, Wimbledon and US Open champion was...

Lara picks Proteas to lift World Cup
Jamaica Observer2011-01-19

NEW DELHI, India (AP) — Brian Lara favours South Africa to win the cricket World Cup but says they need to ignore the bad luck which has plagued their five previous campaigns. The West Indies great who has become Zimbabwe's batting coach says South Africa "is capable of playing consistent cricket as is required in a long tournament like the World Cup," but he would probably not bet on it...

1990's Gulf War in Iraq -- F-16A, F-15C and F-15E flying during Desert Storm.

20 years later, Bush has no regrets about Gulf War
Philadelphia Daily News2011-01-19

MICHAEL GRACZYK The Associated Press HOUSTON - Former President George H.W. Bush said Tuesday he has no regrets about his administration's handling of the Gulf War, which began 20 years ago this week, including the decision pull out American forces even with a vanquished Saddam Hussein retaining power in Iraq. During an interview with The Associated Press, Bush said he is comfortable that the war...

Booth of Sony, presenting PlayStation PS3, on the Gamescom 2009, Cologne

PlayStation Store Update 1.18.2011
The Examiner2011-01-19

The week’s retail releases are dominated by Sony’s own LittleBigPlanet 2 and the long awaited PS3 debut of the Mass Effect Universe, but there’s far more than that in this week’s update. Don’t worry, though, because there’s plenty of Mass Effect to keep you busy, and an ultra rare t-shirt for LittleBigPlanet. Yeah. PlayStation Plus Full Game Trial Mass Effect 2 (Free and Exclusive to PlayStation...

Lebanon Shows Shift of Influence in Mideast
The New York Times2011-01-19

BEIRUT, Lebanon — In Lebanon’s worst crisis in years, whose resolution may determine whether Hezbollah controls a government allied with the United States, American diplomacy has become the butt of jokes here. Once a decisive player here, Saudi Arabia has all but given up. In their stead is Turkey, which has sought to mediate a crisis that, given events on Tuesday in Beirut’s...

Ellen DeGeneres, a New Orleans native, talks to the crowd before the celebration of lighting the holiday lights, in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni) nf2

Is Ex-'Idol Contestant Alex Lambert Really Homeless?
Yahoo Music2011-01-19

When Alex Lambert, the mullet-haired Texan teen with an old-soul voice whom Ellen DeGeneres likened to a ripening banana, narrowly missed making the top 12 on what was arguably the most depressing night of "American Idol" Season 9, it seemed like the end of the road for the former frontrunner, who was so choked up with tears he could barely get through his swan song performance. But all was not...

Vijay Mallya, India's top businessman and liquor baron speaking at a news conference in Srinagar on Monday 12,2009, indian administrated kashmir.

Vijay Mallya says F1 and IPL teams are not a hobby
BBC News2011-01-19

By Bill Wilson Business reporter, BBC News Continue reading the main story Business of Sport Lotus positioned for racing row Glens spared the axe Moving up a cycling gear TP Mazembe investment pays off Indian billionaire entrepreneur Vijay Mallya has said he does not consider his Formula One and Indian Premier League teams to be costly pastimes....

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