Around the World in 8 Links: Feb 3, 2012

Catch up on news from around the globe as we take you around the world in eight links. This week: riots in Egypt, famine over in Somalia and an icy winter in Europe.

Over 100 missing in Papua New Guinea ferry accident
Over 110 people are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Thursday. Rescuers fear they are trapped inside the boat. Only one survivor was found on Friday, though 246 people were rescued on Thursday. The boat sank after being struck by three large waves.

United Nations declares Somalia famine over
The UN has declared an end to the famine in Somalia but warns that millions remain in food crisis. The organization said continued assistance will be needed to keep the area from sliding back into famine.

Anger in Egypt after soccer riot

Egyptians angered over inadequate security at a soccer game clashed with police. A riot at the soccer game on Wednesday killed 79 people and led to calls for improved security. Protesters questioned why fans had been allowed to storm the visitor stands and why a locked gate prevented the crowd from escaping.

Khmer Rouge jailer sentenced to life
A jailer who who oversaw the deaths of thousands had his sentence increased to life in the first case before Cambodia's war crimes court. Kaing Guek Eav, better known as Duch, was prison chief of the S-21 detention center that was the center of the Khmer Rogue killing aparatus.

Europe gripped by icy winter

Europe continues to be struck by freezing weather. Well over 100 have died in Eastern Europe due to the below-freezing temperatures. Western Europe has also faced icy weather, and there are reports that natural gas shipments from Russia have been reduced.

Kidnapped tourists released
Two American tourists kidnapped in Sinai have been released into Army custody. The two women were kidnapped by Bedoin tribesmen seeking ransom, though security officials have not disclosed the details of the deal.

Man arrested over glacier ice theft
A Chilean man was arrested on suspicions of stealing ice from the Jorge Montt glacier. Police suspect that the ice would have been transported to the capitol and sold to restaurants for use in gourmet drinks.

Fiji returns to its history of canoes
With the price of fuel rising and fossil fuel supplies shrinking, Fiji is turning to its history of single-hulled canoes. The country is working to preserve the knowledge of traditional canoe builders while producing boats which are more environmentally and economically friendly for Fijians.