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U.S. economy shows 2.8% growth in 2011

January 27, 2012 - 19:17 AMT  23:02 GMT
The figure fell short of expectations as spending by consumers, businesses and governments came in below economists' projections.

Russia’s Roscosmos launches contest to recruit cosmonauts

January 27, 2012 - 19:05 AMT  23:02 GMT
The Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center also held a recruitment contest for potential cosmonauts last year.
Syria uprising claimed 384 children’s lives - UNICEF

Syria uprising claimed 384 children’s lives - UNICEF

January 27, 2012 - 18:56 AMT  23:02 GMT
Also, according to acting UNICEF deputy executive director, about 380 children have been detained, "some less than 14 years old."

Former Guatemalan dictator to go before court for genocide

January 27, 2012 - 18:38 AMT  23:02 GMT
Rios Montt is accused of genocide against the Ixil ethnic group during the Central American country's civil war.
Steve Jobs named second greatest innovator of all time

Steve Jobs named second greatest innovator of all time

January 27, 2012 - 18:36 AMT  23:02 GMT
The data comes from a survey asking 1,010 Americans ages 16 – 25 to identify the greatest innovator of all time.

Activists: Syria forces storm Hama, 44 killed

January 27, 2012 - 18:29 AMT  23:02 GMT
In the northern province of Idlib, a car bomb exploded near an army checkpoint killing at least 1 soldier and wounding others.
Pentagon to cut 90,000 troops amid budget crunch

Pentagon to cut 90,000 troops amid budget crunch

January 27, 2012 - 18:20 AMT  23:02 GMT
Sen. John McCain: the cuts will leave U.S. forces too small to respond effectively to events that may unfold over the next years.

Daily Mail beats New York Times as No 1 newspaper site

January 27, 2012 - 18:10 AMT  23:02 GMT
Completing the top 5 list of most-visited newspaper websites were USA Today, Tribune newspapers and the Guardian.

EU Commissioner says U.S., UK should provide more cash to IMF

January 27, 2012 - 18:08 AMT  23:02 GMT
Also speaking at Davos, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, suggested the U.S. may be prepared to play a role.

Cadmium spill pollutes drinking water in southern China

January 27, 2012 - 17:48 AMT  23:02 GMT
It’s not clear how long the mining company had been discharging the chemical into the river or how much had been released.
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