Text of Obama’s speech at Cairo University in EgyptText of President Barack Obama’s speech at Cairo University, as provided by CQ Transcriptions. French mini-sub that explored Titanic to help search for Flight 447 black boxesPARIS — A mini-submarine that explored the undersea wreckage of the Titanic is being whisked across the Atlantic to help retrieve the flight recorders of Air France Flight 447. World Vision in Liberia officials charged with theft involving more than $1 million in US aidWASHINGTON — Three former officials with a Christian humanitarian organization have been accused of massive fraud involving more than $1 million worth of U.S. aid to Liberia, stealing food and construction materials meant to help people of the African nation recover from a 14-year civil war. How Antarctica became the world’s biggest chunk of iceLONDON - Scientists have come up with the first detailed view of how the Antarctic ice sheet, the world’s biggest chunk of ice, was born. Investigator: No information on whether chief pilot at controls when Air France flight fellPARIS — A French accident investigator says it is unclear whether the chief pilot of Air France Flight 447 was at the controls when the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. Brazilian military pilots searching for missing Air France jet spot debris in Atlantic OceanFERNANDO DE NORONHA, Brazil — Brazilian military pilots hunting Tuesday for a missing Air France jet spotted an airplane seat, an orange buoy and signs of fuel in a part of the Atlantic Ocean with depths of up to three miles. Brazil’s Navy said three commercial ships in the area were joining the search and France said it would send a ship capable of deep-water exploration. A U.S. spy plane was also diverted from drug interdiction efforts to help with the effort. Families, friends pay tribute to passengers from 32 countries on Air France flightPARIS — Three young Irish doctors, all close friends, enjoying a two-week vacation together in Brazil. Brazil air force finds seats, other debris that could be from Air France planeBRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s Air Force says it has found airplane seats and other debris floating in the Atlantic Ocean along the path that a missing Air France jet was flying. PM shares grief with France and BrazilNEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday condoled the loss of lives in the Air France jetliner tragedy and in separate letters to President Nikolas Sarkozy of France and President Lula da Silva of Brazil expressed grief over the tragedy. A look at world’s deadliest air disastersA look at some of the world’s deadliest air disasters: Agricultural burning, forest fires impact Arctic meltingWASHINGTON - Large-scale agricultural burning in Russia, Kazakhstan, China, US, Canada and Ukraine is having a much greater impact on the melting of Arctic ice than previously suspected, according to latest research. Global warming could be double than previous estimatesWASHINGTON - In a new study, scientists have determined that climate change odds are much worse than thought, with analysis showing that global warming could be double than the previous estimates. Sediments deposited in oceans by major Arctic rivers hold clues to future global climateWASHINGTON - A new study has suggested that sediments deposited in the ocean by major Arctic rivers may hold clues to understand how Earth’s climate will change in the next few decades. Atlantis approaches Hubble Space Telescope, preps to grab it for repairs during 5 spacewalksCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Shuttle Atlantis and its crew moved toward the Hubble Space Telescope for a 350-mile-high grab Wednesday that will set the stage for five days of treacherous spacewalking repairs in an orbit littered with space junk. Maldives to hold first democratic general electionMALE - The people of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean will vote on Saturday in the country’s first ever fully democratic parliamentary election. Top 10 baby names include more boys than girls on the hurricane name listWASHINGTON — Emma’s rise to the top of baby names for girls means one group of youngsters who won’t be embarrassed by having a hurricane named for them. Brazil flood victims face alligators, lack of food and water as rivers riseSAO MIGUEL DE ROSARIO, Brazil — Brazilians braved lethal snakes and alligators to paddle swollen rivers in search of food and shelter as the worst rainfall and flooding in two decades hit the vast northern Amazon region. Caribbean’s predatory fishes decline as human populations riseWASHINGTON - In a new study, scientists have found that sharks, barracuda and other large predatory fishes disappear on Caribbean coral reefs as human populations rise, endangering the region’s marine food web and ultimately its reefs and fisheries. US Army’s ‘WaveRider’ can fly more than 6 times faster than speed of soundSYDNEY - The US military is preparing to test an experimental aircraft, called ‘WaveRider’, that can fly more than six times faster than the speed of sound on ordinary jet fuel. Madagascar TV shows soldiers taking away top aide to ousted presidentANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — A top aide to Madagascar’s ousted president has been taken away by soldiers in the latest move against those who oppose the troubled nation’s new leader. Swine flu spurs Asian investor, business caution amid fears of pandemicHONG KONG — Asian investors sent airline stocks tumbling, travel agencies suspended tours and restaurants pulled pork from their menus as a deadly flu outbreak stirred fears of a pandemic. Experience ‘high-flying’ holiday in Boeing aeroplane hotel suite!LONDON - If you are in Costa Rica and looking for a ‘high-flying’ holiday experience, then check into a luxurious new hotel suite in the country that is built inside a converted vintage Boeing airliner. Japan lower house OKs piracy law to allow greater role for navy on Somali missionTOKYO — Japan’s lower house approved an anti-piracy bill Thursday that will allow the country’s navy ships on a mission off the Somali coast to escort foreign vessels. Scientists unveil “extraordinary” discovery: Earth-sized planet outside our solar systemHATFIELD, England — In the search for Earth-like planets, astronomers zeroed in on two places that look awfully familiar to home. One is close to the right size. The other is in the right place. European researchers said they not only found the smallest exoplanet ever, called Gliese 581 e, but realized that a neighboring planet discovered earlier, Gliese 581 d, was in the prime habitable zone for potential life. Somali pirates - Rambo and Robin Hood in oneADEN - ‘We’re simple fishermen making our living with hard work,’ insists 26-year-old Ahmed Abdallah Mussa, trying - and failing - to look innocent. Security Council to act on North Korea missile launchNEW YORK - Held back from stronger steps by China and Russia, the UN Security Council was preparing later Monday to consider chastising North Korea for its rocket launch earlier this month. Obama urges UN to punish North Korea for missile launchPRAGUE - US President Barack Obama has said that North Korea violated international rules when it tested a rocket capable of sending weapons at long range, and called on the UN Security Council to take action, a media report said. Toxin in algal blooms sink to ocean floor to poison marine lifeLONDON - A new research has suggested that the toxin in algal blooms can sink to the ocean floor, where it persists for weeks, poisoning marine life. North Korea to launch rocket April 4: ReportTOKYO - North Korea will launch a rocket April 4 to deliver a communications satellite into orbit, a media report said Friday. US can knock down a North Korean missileWASHINGTON - An American military commander for the Pacific region has said that there is a high probability that the US could knock down a North Korean missile aimed at the United States. |
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