International
WikiLeaks nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Norwegian lawmaker
La. recuit’s mom signs letter of intent, player not attending Ole Miss
NYC smoking band extends to parks, beaches, Times Square
Democrat Caldwell to switch parties because of beliefs
North Carolina girl found with man in Louisiana after running away
OSLO, Norway (AP) — A Norwegian lawmaker has nominated WikiLeaks for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, saying Wednesday that its disclosures of classified documents promote world peace by holding governments accountable for their actions.The Norwegian Nobel Committee keeps candidates secret for 50 years, but those with nomination rights sometimes make their picks known. Snorre Valen is a 26-year-old legislator from Norway’s Socialist Left Party. Cyclone strikes northeastern Australia near resort town
CAIRNS, Australia (AP) — A massive cyclone struck northeastern Australia early Thursday, tearing off roofs, toppling trees and cutting electricity to thousands — the most powerful storm to hit the area in nearly a century. The eye of Cyclone Yasi roared ashore at the small resort town of Mission Beach in Queensland state, battering the coast known to tourists as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef with heavy rain and howling winds gusting to 186 mph (300 kph).
Blood in Cairo square: Murabak supporters, protesters clash CAIRO (AP) — Supporters of President Hosni Mubarak charged into Cairo’s central square on horses and camels brandishing whips while others rained firebombs from rooftops in what appeared to be an planned assault on protesters trying to topple Egypt’s leader of 30 years. Three people died and 600 were injured. The protesters accused Mubarak’s regime of unleashing a force of paid thugs and plainclothes police to crush their unprecedented 9-day-old movement. National La. recruit’s mom signs letter of intent, player not attending Ole Miss OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi coach Houston Nutt said football recruit Floyd Raven’s mother signed his letter of intent and that the highly regarded cornerback will not be attending the university. Nutt declined to get into specifics, but says Raven’s “mom really wanted him (at Ole Miss). Mom wanted him here in the worst way.” Raven played his high school football at East St. John High School in Reserve, La NYC smoking ban extends to parks, beaches, Times Square City’s parks, beaches and even Times Square will be off-limits to smokers under one of the nation’s toughest anti-cigarette laws passed Wednesday by the City Council. “This summer, New Yorkers who go to our parks and beaches for some fresh air and fun will be able to breathe even cleaner air and sit on a beach not littered with cigarette butts,” Mayor Michael Bloomberg said after the 36-12 vote. The smoking ban will cover 1,700 parks and 14 miles of public beaches plus boardwalks, marinas and pedestrian plazas.
Nation & World 2/3/2011
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February 2, 2011