2012年12月9日星期日

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Yahoo! News: Iraq


U.S. and Russia still back Syria settlement: UN envoy

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 10:42 AM PST

Demonstrators hold a banner during a protest against Syria's President Assad after Friday prayers in Binish, near IdlibBEIRUT (Reuters) - U.S. and Russian officials have given their commitment to a political solution for the deepening Syrian conflict, a United Nations envoy said on Sunday, but Moscow dismissed speculation it was preparing for President Bashar al-Assad's exit. With rebels now fighting on the doorsteps of Damascus, Assad's forces kept up their now daily artillery strikes and air raids on eastern suburbs as well as some rebel-held districts on the capital's outskirts. U.N. special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi met the U.S. ...


"Gangnam Style" singer Psy apologizes for past anti-U.S. songs

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 10:02 AM PST

Psy performs at KIIS FM's Jingle Ball concert in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The South Korean pop singer behind the viral smash hit "Gangnam Style" apologized on Friday for past concerts featuring anti-American lyrics, ahead of a holiday performance to be attended by U.S. President Barack Obama and his family. Psy issued the apology after reports surfaced in the United States on Friday about his participation in two performances critical of the U.S. military in 2004. Psy's "Gangnam Style" Korean pop and dance video is now the most-watched video ever on YouTube, with more than 900 million views since it was first uploaded in July. ...


Iraq officials say bombing kills 3

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 05:03 AM PST

Iraqi authorities say a bomb exploded near the house of an anti-al-Qaida militiaman south of Baghdad, killing him, his 8-year-old son and another family member.

Falling in love with a bot

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 05:00 AM PST

EveR-1: Humanoid robot.When robots look like people or pets, it's hard not to develop feelings for them


Veteran Lost Everything and Starts New Be a Blessing Challenge to Help One Million People

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 12:12 AM PST

Stephanie Kings' husband was involved in three bomb attacks while serving as a Marine in the Iraq war. Their family lost everything due to his disabilities and now King works to give back through one million acts of kindness world wide.Frisco, TX (PRWEB) December 09, 2012 Stephanie Kings' husband was riding through the streets of Iraq as a U.S Marine when his vehicle was hit by roadside bombs on three separate occasions. In one attack he lost two of his friends and walked away with traumatic brain injury. When he returned home, his disabilities had stabilized. ...
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