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Morning News


Jan.16   West Pakistan   Militants overrun fort Map of South Waziristan Pakistan
  Hundreds of militants have overrun a paramilitary fort in north-west Pakistan, killing or kidnapping many troops


  London   Russia warned over 'intimidation'
  British Council employees were interviewed by security services and a director was detained by police


  Kenya   Police shoot protesters
  Government troops fired at people who answered the opposition's call for nationwide protests of the outcome of presidential election
 Opposition leaders attempting to launch a rally in Nairobi have been chased from the city center by police firing tear gas


  Zimbabwe Flooding threatens southern Africa  The Civil Protection Unit issued new flood warnings in northeastern Zimbabwe and authorities warned of flood risks in Mozambique

  Melbourne Sharapova too strong for Davenport  5-ranked put an end to new mom Davenport's strong comeback, with a 6-1 6-3 victory to reach the Australian Open third round

  Egypt Bush ends Mideast tour with peace push  President Mubarak signed on to Bush's goal of reaching a Mideast peace deal by the time the U.S. leader leaves office in January 2009

Day News


  Antarctica   Whalers accused of kidnapping activists
  An anti-whaling group is accusing the crew of a vessel of kidnapping 2 activists who climbed on board the ship to try to stop its whaling operations


  Iraq   Agencies see good year for Iraq  International Monetary Fund and the UN: Iraq faces a period of economic growth and political progress, according to assessments

  Kenya Odinga denies 'ethnic cleansing'  Opposition leader has denied his supporters have engaged in ethnic cleansing, blaming government for targeting certain communities

  Colombia Letters reveal horror of hostages  A satchel of letters carried out of the jungle by 2 women freed by rebels details the heart-wrenching suffering and depredation

  Southern California Ike Turner overdosed on cocaine  Soul legend, who died last month at the age of 76, was killed by a cocaine overdose, coroners have established

Evening News


  Kenya   Protest enters second day   Supporters of the opposition leader, Raila Odinga, say they will defy a police ban on public rallies and stage a second day of protests

  West Pakistan Militants abandon fort  Islamic militants have abandoned a border fort they overran during a pitched battle without another battle with Pakistani forces

  Melbourne Venus, Federer advance at Austral. Open  France's Santoro proves no match for Roger Federer, losing 6-1, 6-2, 6-0
San Francisco Bay Area , January 16, 2008 Timeline