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Monday, February 20, 2012
Yemen holds 1-candidate presidential vote Tuesday
Yemen holds a presidential election Tuesday with only one candidate on the ballot to replace longtime ruler Ali Abdullah Saleh. Vice President Abdurabu Mansur Hadi took over Yemen's government in November, when Saleh handed over power after months of protests. Though Hadi will be the only name on the ballot on Tuesday, he has insisted on standing for election to make his presidency official.
Prosecution makes final pitch in Mubarak trial
Prosecutors in the trial of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak offered their closing remarks on Monday, demanding the former president be held responsible for the deaths of protesters during the clashes that led to his ouster last year, state media reported. The ailing Mubarak is on trial on charges of corruption and ordering the deaths of hundred of protesters. He has denied the charges. "Even if the
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Gets Vantage S Updates: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Keeping its entry sports car current, Aston Martin has announced the most comprehensive enhancement program for the V8 Vantage since 2008. For hardware, the latest V8 Vantage will retain its six-speed manual transmission but will receive an all-new Shortshift II seven-speed automatic designed and manufactured specifically for Aston Martin. According to Aston Martin, an additional gear will
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