Spain Enacts Tough Anti-smoking Law SUN. 2/1/2011

Spain Enacts Tough Anti-smoking Law SUN. 2/1/2011


Spain on Sunday introduced an anti-smoking law that is likely to turn the EU's fourth largest tobacco producer from a cigarette-friendly land abounding with smoky bars and restaurants, into one of Europe's most stringently smokeless. (Jan. 2)

Chavez, Clinton Shake Hands, Chat Amid Tensions SUN. 2/1/2011

Chavez, Clinton Shake Hands, Chat Amid Tensions SUN. 2/1/2011


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton shook hands and chatted briefly in a rare cordial encounter amid a diplomatic dispute between the two nations. (Jan. 2)

Fire on Ride at Universal Orlando 2/1/2011

Fire on Ride at Universal Orlando


An island ride at Universal Orlando Resort was evacuated Saturday after a fire engulfed a roof structure under which the ride carries visitors. No major injuries were reported. (Jan. 2)

Today in History: January 2nd 2011

Today in History: January 2nd 2011


On this day in history: A methane gas explosion at the Sago Mine in West Virginia claimed the lives of 12 miners, but one miner was eventually rescued. Sen. John F. Kennedy announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. (Jan. 2 2011)

Thou shall not Rock-n-Roll?

Thou shall not Rock-n-Roll?

US Army posts in VA have been putting on a series of so-called Spiritual Fitness Concerts. But "spiritual fitness" is merely the military's new term for promoting evangelical Christianity. While attendance is not mandatory,those who opt-out are usually punished. Is there no freedom of musical choice in the US armed forces? RT's Cedric Moon Reports.

Deputy, Suspect Dead in Trailer Park Standoff 1/1/2011

Deputy, Suspect Dead in Trailer Park Standoff

A sheriff's deputy investigating a report of gunfire at a trailer park was shot dead Saturday, and a second officer was shot and wounded. The shooting suspect was also killed. (Jan. 1)

4 Children, 1 Man Killed in Seattle Suburb Fire 1/1/2011

4 Children, 1 Man Killed in Seattle Suburb Fire


An apartment fire outside of Seattle that began early New Year's morning has claimed the lives of four children, all under ten years old, and one adult. Authorities are trying to determine what triggered the fire. (Jan. 1)

Pilot Error Leads to Evacuation of U.S. Capitol 1/1/2011

Pilot Error Leads to Evacuation of U.S. Capitol


A passenger plane briefly lost radio contact with air traffic controllers when the pilot turned to the wrong frequency as he approached Washington, leading to the evacuation of the U.S. Capitol, federal officials said Saturday. (Jan. 1)

Russian Jetliner Explodes; 3 Dead, 43 Injured 1/1/2011

Russian Jetliner Explodes; 3 Dead, 43 Injured

A Russian passenger jet carrying 124 people caught fire as it taxied down a snowy runway in Siberia and then exploded on Saturday, killing three people and injuring 43, officials said. (Jan. 1)

AP Top Stories 1/1/2011

AP Top Stories 1/1/2011


Here's the latest news for Saturday, Jan.1: Christians, police clash in Egypt; Riots at a British prison; Capitol evacuated; 2011 begins with a splash.

Christians, Police Clash After Egypt Church Bomb

Christians, Police Clash After Egypt Church Bomb

Christians clashed with Egyptian police in the northern city of Alexandria on Saturday, furious over an apparent suicide bombing against worshippers leaving a New Year's Mass at a church that killed at least 21 people. (Jan. 1)

Some New Year's Day Celebrations Are All Wet

Some New Year's Day Celebrations Are All Wet


Across Europe thousands braved cold temperatures and waters to bring in the New Year with a splash. (Jan. 1)

Today in History 1/1/2011

Today in History 1/1/2011

Today in history for January 1st.