Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Honest NY Cabbie Returns 100K in Jewelry, Cash

A New York cab driver has won the praise and affection of one of his passengers by returning jewelry and cash that had been left in the back of the cab. The owner says his jewelry was worth more than 100 thousand dollars. (Feb. 16)

Protests Spread Across Arab World

Egypt-style demonstrations continued to spread across he Middle East. Protestors were out in force in Yemen, Libya and Bahrain. Meanwhile, Iranian leaders attacked U.S. actions. (Feb. 16)

Revolt Fever: Libya joins protest club as wave of wrath sweeps Arab world

A tidal wave of anti-government protests is gathering pace as it spreads across North Africa and the Middle East. Libya joined the club of unrest on Wednesday, and demonstrators are promising more to come.