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Syrian army ?massacres hundreds? in Homs, activists say
DAMASCUS (BNO NEWS) -- Syrian security forces have killed more than 200 people in the city of Homs, opposition groups claimed on Saturday. The killings occurred on the thirtieth anniversary of the Hama massacre which left thousands killed. The opposit...

UN expresses concern as death toll from raids in South Sudan reach 78
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN/GENEVA (BNO NEWS) -- The United Nations (UN) on Saturday expressed its concern after at least 78 people were killed during massive cattle raids in South Sudan. Several others remain missing, while dozens have been injured. The attack...

U.S. unemployment rate drops to 8.3 percent, lowest in almost 3 years
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- The United States unemployment rate for the month of January dropped to 8.3 percent, the lowest number in nearly three years, the U.S. Labor Department (DoL) announced. In its January 2012 Employment Situation report, wh...

US actor Ben Gazzara dead at 81
US actor Ben Gazzara, who enjoyed a long and successful career on Broadway and in Hollywood, died of pancreatic cancer in Manhattan, his attorney said. He was 81. The lawyer told reporters that the actor died ...

Carolina Trust Bank Announces Earnings Release Date
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Carolina Trust Bank CART 0.00% announced that it intends to release its quarter and year end results after the markets close on February 9, 2012.