Egypt cuts access to Internet
CAIRO, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- The Egyptian government appears to have completely blocked access to the international Internet, companies that monitor traffic said Friday.

British unions discuss strategy
LONDON, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- British union leaders met Friday to discuss their strategy against government budget cuts and announced plans for a large rally March 26 in London.

Schumer says GOP would privatize SoSec
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., says Republicans' plans to tamper with Social Security could end the program.

Obama's Irish heritage celebrated
DUBLIN, Ireland, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama is to be given a Certificate of Irish Heritage in honor of his family's connection to Ireland, organizers said.

Kim named son reluctantly, brother says
TOKYO, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il did not really want a dynastic succession, says his eldest son, who was passed over.

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» The White House

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