Bombing at Moscow’s busiest airport deemed terrorist attack
MOSCOW (AP) — Terrorists struck again in the heart of Russia, with a suicide bomber blowing himself up Monday in Moscow’s busiest airport and turning its international-arrivals terminal into a smoky, blood-spattered hall of dismembered bodies, screaming survivors and abandoned suitcases. At least 35 people were killed, including two British travelers.
No one claimed responsibility for the blast at Domodedovo Airport that also wounded 180 people.
 
Egypt archaeologist asks Berlin to return Nefertiti bust
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s top archaeologist has formally requested the return of the 3,300-year-old bust of Queen Nefertiti that has been in a Berlin museum for decades, the latest move in his eight-year-old campaign to bring home ancient artifacts spirited out of the country during colonial times.
The bust dates back to the time of the 14th century B.C. queen and tops Egypt’s wish list of artifacts that Zahi Hawass wants to see back home. The bust is currently at Berlin’s Neues Museum.
 
World Economic Forum opens with litany of problems
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The annual World Economic Forum opens this week under a cloud of economic worries, concern over China’s growing influence in politics and business, and simmering anxieties over Europe’s debt crisis.
Ahead of Wednesday’s start, the meeting was greeted with news that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev had postponed his planned departure to Switzerland after what officials called a suicide bombing occurred at Moscow’s busiest airport.
 
Suspect pleads not guilty in deadly Tucson, Ariz., shooting
PHOENIX (AP) — The suspect in the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords smiled and nodded but didn’t speak as he appeared in court Monday and his lawyer provided the 22-year-old’s first response to the charges: a plea of not guilty.
The Tucson resident wore an orange prison jumpsuit and glasses, and his wrists were cuffed to a chain around his waist as eight U.S. Marshals kept watch in the packed Phoenix courtroom and gallery above.
 
Judge recommends five-year probation for doctor of octomom
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California judge believes octomom Nadya Suleman’s fertility doctor should be allowed to keep practicing medicine, and the state’s move to revoke his license was too severe, according to a copy of the proposed decision obtained Monday.
Dr. Michael Kamrava should be placed on probation for five years for his substandard treatment of Suleman and two other patients, Judge Daniel Juarez said in the 46-page document provided to The Associated Press.
 
4 loaded assault rifles seized at Louisiana traffic stop
CLINTON (AP) — State police say a convicted felon has been arrested after troopers stopped a truck and found four assault rifles inside.
Troopers tell WAFB-TV that 33-year-old James Behrnes of Clinton was pulled over for allegedly speeding in East Feliciana Parish on Sunday.
Trooper Russell Graham said officer found three AK-47s, an AR-15 and a .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol. He say authorities also found nine loaded assault rifle magazines, a 50-round drum clip, five loaded handgun clips and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
 
Teen booked with arson for fire that destroyed Lake Charles park
LAKE CHARLES (AP) — Lake Charles police say a 17-year-old has been booked with simple arson in the fire that destroyed a city park Jan. 8.
KPLC-TV reports that the teen is being held in lieu of $60,000 bond — and authorities expect at least one more arrest.
Police announced the youth’s name, but The Associated Press does not identify juveniles.
 
 
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