World News - News April 27, 2011

9 Americans dead after Afghan officer opens fire (WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg)
Eight American troops and a U.S. contractor died Wednesday after an Afghan military pilot opened fire during a meeting at Kabul airport - the deadliest episode to date of an Afghan turning against his coalition partners, officials said.

Inmate "Fights" to Stay in Jail for Fear of Being Killed by Los Zetas (hispanicallyspeakingnews)
A prisoner Arizona, who was about to be released, attacked a guard in an attempt to stay incarcerated, because he feared being killed my cartel hit men.

White iPhone 4s to launch on April 28: Apple (examiner)
After more than 10 months of waiting, the white iPhone 4 is arriving, Apple said, on April 28, 2011. The iPhone 4 was first released on June 24, 2010.

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Jamie King Joins Jlo and Marc Anthony's New Show (hispanicallyspeakingnews)
New details have surfaced on the new talent show venture of Jlo and Marc Anthony, now called "Q'Viva" a show "for the 21st century." "This is not about competition, it's about finding great talent, cultivating that talent and sharing it with the world, " said Jamie King, the most recent addition to J-lo's Q'Viva. Marc Anthony and J-lo will take a ...

Conn. Gov Support College Student Stay in US, HS Reverses Decision (hispanicallyspeakingnews)
A Connecticut College Student fighting deportation has received word that the US dept of Homeland Security has reversed their decision to demand that he leave the country in 60 days.

Hague calls for reforms in Syria (Romsey Advertiser)
It is "not too late" for Syrian president Bashar Assad to abandon brutal repression of his people, Foreign Secretary William Hague has insisted.

Wedding forces get abbey habit (Burnley Citizen)
Up to a thousand members of the military have carried out a pre-dawn rehearsal as final preparations for the royal wedding began in earnest.

Taiwan opposition names Tsai to run for president (Enlace)
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 9:39 p.m. TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's main opposition party says chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen has secured its presidential nomination after winning an island-wide telephone poll.

Prince Harry hints at Everest bid (Pendle Today)
Prince Harry has hinted he would like to be involved in an expedition to Mount Everest.

Moammar Gadhafi's grip on western Libya might be slipping (The Post-Standard)
Moammar Gadhafi has suffered military setbacks in recent days in western Libya, a sign that his grip may be slipping in the very region he needs to cling to power.

Nudist Gym Opens in Spain's Basque Country (hispanicallyspeakingnews)
As a way to combat recession, a gym in the Basque region of Spain now offers sports and athletic programs for nudists.

Fox in US for Libya campaign talks (Uttoxeter Advertiser)
Defence Secretary Liam Fox is in the US for talks on the military campaign in Libya.