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Police battle protesters in Martinique

Protesters set stores ablaze in downtown Fort-de-France, Martinique, as they battled hundreds of police officers in the latest round of demonstrations over low wages, a police officer told CNN.

The surprisingly cool history of ice

Until two centuries ago, ice was just an unfortunate side effect of winter. But in the early 1800s, one man saw dollar signs in frozen ponds.

Death toll climbs as search continues in Haiti collapse

The death toll rose to 84 Saturday night in the collapse of a Haitian school as international aid crews continued sifting through the wreckage, a local journalist said Saturday night.

Hurricane Omar weakening as it heads out to sea

Hurricane Omar weakened Thursday to a Category 1 storm and sped away from the northern Leeward Islands after barreling through them as a major Category 3 storm, forecasters said.

Kerzner International facts

Kerzner International Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, is a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels.

Caribbean quake sets off seismograph in California

A magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck Thursday in the Caribbean just off the coast of Martinique, setting off shaking that triggered a reading of a strong earthquake in California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

As Dean strengthens, NASA says it may bring shuttle home early

Dean strengthened yet again Friday, with dangerous 145-mph winds officially making it a Category 4 hurricane -- the first of the 2007 Atlantic season.

Abidal can expect to miss 12 weeks

Olympique Lyon's France defender Eric Abidal will be out of action for 12 weeks because of a fractured left foot, the French champions said on Friday.

French comeback for striker Anelka

France striker Nicolas Anelka will start Wednesday's friendly against Costa Rica after his surprise call-up to the team.

Henry keen to play in Martinique

Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has insisted that he will play in France's controversial friendly against Costa Rica on November 9, despite opposition from club manager Arsene Wenger.

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