Trial Begins For Men Accused In Fort Dix 'Pizza Plot'

The trial of five men accused of a terrorist plot to infiltrate the Fort Dix Army base as pizza guys begins Monday. The defense says the men were merely filmed clowning around at a shooting range. Prosecutors say they were intent on killing soldiers.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 21 Oct 2008 | 12:50 am

6 killed in South Korean arson, stabbing spree

SEOUL, South Korea - A financially strapped South Korean man went on an arson and stabbing rampage in Seoul on Monday, leaving six people dead and seven others wounded, police...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:26 am

Fashion critic Mr. Blackwell dies in Los Angeles (AP)

AP - Mr. Blackwell, the acerbic designer whose annual worst-dressed list skewered the fashion felonies of celebrities from Zsa Zsa Gabor to Britney Spears, has died. He was 86.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:25 am

Obama: Powell could have a role in administration (AP)

AP - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says that Colin Powell is welcome to campaign for him and might have a place in his administration.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:25 am

John McCain to attend rally at St. Anselm College

MANCHESTER, N.H. - Republican presidential candidate John McCain will return to New Hampshire on Wednesday for a rally at St. Anselm College. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Tickets...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:22 am

Gas prices continue to fall in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine - Gasoline prices continue to fall in Maine and nationwide with the start of a new work week. According to AAA, a gallon of regular was averaging $2.92...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:21 am

Circuit City weighing shutting stores, job cuts: WSJ

(Reuters) - U.S. electronics retail chain, Circuit City is considering closing at least 150 stores and cutting jobs, the Wall Street Journal said citing people familiar with the company.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:20 am

3 rescued during busy hiking weekend in NH

MOULTONBOROUGH, N.H. - Beautiful foiliage brought crowds to central New Hampshire during the weekend, leading to at least three medical emergencies. In Moultonborough,...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:19 am

Georgia rebels accuse EU of ignoring violence

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Georgia's separatist region of South Ossetia accused Tbilisi on Monday of breaching a ceasefire deal by firing at its villages from an EU-monitored area, and said its...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:15 am

Correction: Federal Budget story

In an Oct. 14 story on the record federal budget deficit for 2008, The Associated Press incorrectly quoted Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad as saying the national debt had climbed by more than $1 trillion while President Bush was in office.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:14 am

Latest loss should be Wade Phillips' last with Dallas Cowboys

ST. LOUIS - It was right there in front of Jerry Jones' eyes. And he missed it. There is no more shining example of how the radical move of an in-season head coaching...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:13 am

More European banks turn to bailouts, lending eases

LONDON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - European banks lined up on Monday to tap state rescue packages to shore up their finances, part of measures to stem a global crisis that have begun to restore trust between institutions.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:13 am

More European banks turn to bailouts, lending eases (Reuters)

Reuters - European banks lined up on Monday to tap state rescue packages to shore up their finances, part of measures to stem a global crisis that have begun to restore trust between institutions.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:13 am

China's economic slowdown may affect Japanese economy: Kawamura+

(Kyodo) _ Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeo Kawamura said Monday that a slowdown in the Chinese economy may have an adverse effect on Japan and the government will pay close attention to the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:13 am

Russia wants disembarkation cards from Japanese on visa-free program+

(Kyodo) _ Russian security authorities are seeking to have Japanese visitors submit disembarkation cards when they enter Russian- administered and Japan-claimed islands off Hokkaido under
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:11 am

Tom Coughlin accepts the reality of life with Plaxico Burress

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Tom Coughlin and Plaxico Burress get along about as well as John McCain and Barack Obama. The difference is, in three weeks, McCain and Obama will...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:10 am

King of Digg

Two competitive news submitters go head to head for digg supremacy.In the spirit of King of Kong.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:10 am

Baseball: Oh admits Hoshino is short-listed for manager of Japan's WBC team+

TOKYO, Oct. 20 (Kyodo) _ Sadaharu Oh, a special advisor for the formation of Japan's team for next year's World Baseball Classic, admitted Monday that Beijing Olympic skipper Senichi...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:08 am

Poll finds high anxiety on economy this month (AP)

AP - With little relief in sight, people are getting more anxious about the slumping economy and how it affects them.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:07 am

Republican grip on 'exurbs' loosens

Democrats hope to capitalize on economic unease and demographic shifts in the outer suburbs.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:06 am

Turkish court hears coup case

A shadowy right-wing group went on trial in Turkey on Monday on charges of trying to topple Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's government.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:06 am

Former president of Botswana gets leadership prize

The former president of Botswana has received a more than US$5 million prize that recognizes good governance in Africa.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:06 am

Knicks eager to get Danilo Gallinari up to speed

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. - When the subject of the Knicks' first-round pick comes up, Mike D'Antoni has been reduced to jokes. Asked if he'd checked with Danilo...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:05 am

ING investors cheer Dutch government cash

Banking group's shares jump 23 per cent after it also sells Taiwan life insurance unit to Fubon Financial
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:05 am

Stock futures higher as investors await earnings (AP)

AP - Wall Street headed for a higher open Monday as investors cheered signs that global credit markets are thawing even as they awaited a batch of quarterly earnings to see how companies are weathering the financial crisis.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:04 am

Hasbro 3rd-quarter results beat expectations

Hasbro says sales of its Star Wars, Playskool and Nerf toys helped boost third-quarter profit and sales above Wall Street expectations.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:04 am

Poll finds high anxiety on economy this month

With little relief in sight, people are getting more anxious about the slumping economy and how it affects them.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:02 am

Halliburton posts $21M 3Q loss on debt settlement

Halliburton Co. says its swung to a net loss of $21 million in the third quarter, due largely to the cash settlement of convertible debt. But the oilfield services provider says its operating income is up.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:02 am

2ND LD: Gov't downgrades monthly assessment as economy weakens 'further'+

TOKYO, Oct. 20 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING COMMENT AND INFO IN 4TH TO 6TH GRAFS) The government on Monday downgraded its monthly evaluation of the country's economy, warning Japan is under...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:01 am

Miami defense feeling run down and run over

MIAMI - The Miami Dolphins made Cam Cameron cry again on Sunday, but it's not what you think if you are recalling the terrible times last season that occasionally caused...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 11:00 am

War remains sought in Korea's DMZ

S Korean and US officials are to search the border with N Korea for remains of soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:59 am

Stevens takes stand for closing hours of trial

Embattled Sen. Ted Stevens is expected to have a lot to say on the last day of his trial on charges he tried to hide free home ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:58 am

Britain releases UFO files, dispels some mysteries

Alitalia pilot Achille Zaghetti thought it was a missile.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:55 am

Probe heads to solar system's end - BBC News

Source: Google News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:54 am

Russian Blue breed is America's top cat

America's top cat is Russian — a Russian Blue, that is.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:54 am

NYT: Holes in nominees’ health disclosures

Fifteen days before the election, serious gaps remain in the public’s knowledge about the health of the presidential and vice-presidential nominees.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:52 am

Turkish trial against 86 alleged plotters opens chaotically

SILIVRI, Turkey (AFP) - The trial of 86 people accused of plotting to overthrow Turkey's Islamist-rooted government began chaotically and was immediately adjourned on Monday.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:52 am

Rays dash Red Sox Nation's high hopes

Red Sox Nation was today nursing a painful playoff hangover after losing a nail-biting ACLS Game 7against Tampa Bay. "There's only one word, dejection,"...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:51 am

Earnings Preview: Yahoo 3Q likely to be lackluster - BusinessWeek

Source: Google News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:51 am

BREAKING: Head of GOP Voter Reg. Outift Arrested

Head of California GOP voter registration outfit charged with voter registration fraud, according to CA Sec. of State's office. The firm, YPM, also under investigation in several states for allegedly illegally switching thousands of registrations from Democratic to Republican...
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:50 am

Botswana's Mogae wins $5m prize

Botswana's former President Festus Mogae wins a $5m prize to encourage good governance in Africa.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:49 am

U.S. Student Accused Of "Satanic" Slaying

Prosecutors have accused an American student of fatally stabbing her British housemate in a Satanic rite in Perugia, Italy last year and asked a court to convict and punish an alleged African accomplice with life imprisonment, defense lawyers said.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:48 am

3 executives at French bank resign over loss

The top three executives at France's Caisse d'Epargne have resigned under pressure from the government after the bank lost euro600 million ($810 million) trading derivatives amid the worldwide stock market collapse earlier this month.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:47 am

Body building diplomat Ben Weider to be laid to rest Monday

MONTREAL - A funeral will be held today in Montreal for Ben Weider, the body building legend who died suddenly on Friday in a Montreal hospital. He was 85. Weider was a businessman,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:47 am

Torture inquiry to hand in hush-hush findings

OTTAWA - A federal inquiry is ready to hand in its findings on the ordeal of three Arab-Canadians who say they were tortured abroad with the connivance of Canadian authorities. The...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:47 am

Joint U.S.-New York inquiry into CDS trading: report (Reuters)

Reuters - New York state and federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into the role of credit-default swaps in the U.S. financial crisis, the New York Times reported.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:46 am

Joint U.S.-New York inquiry into CDS trading: report

(Reuters) - New York state and federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into the role of credit-default swaps in the U.S. financial crisis, the New York Times reported.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:46 am

Flowers, but no sign of special North Korea broadcast

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's ministry responsible for ties with the North said on Monday no unusual activity was observed in North Korea on the day media said Pyongyang might make an important announcement.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:45 am

Flowers, but no sign of special North Korea broadcast (Reuters)

Reuters - South Korea's ministry responsible for ties with the North said on Monday no unusual activity was observed in North Korea on the day media said Pyongyang might make an important announcement.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:45 am

Officials monitor trawler with crew of 27 after fire in Hudson Strait

HALIFAX - A crew of 27 on a fishing trawler in the Hudson Strait is reported to be OK after a fire on board the vessel. A spokesperson for the rescue co-ordination centre in Halifax...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:45 am

Turkey's mass terror trial opens

The trial of more than 80 people, accused of an ultra-nationalist coup plot, opens in disarray in Istanbul.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:43 am

Going, going, gone! Bob Hope items net $601,000

LOS ANGELES - An autographed photo of Lucille Ball, complete with blacked out teeth, fetched more than $6,500. An inscribed photo of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor went for...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:43 am

Novartis posts 32-percent rise in 3Q net profit

Drug maker Novartis AG on Monday reported a 32-percent rise in net profit for the third quarter due to strong sales and the positive impact from a weak U.S. dollar.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:42 am

UK: Jet captain reported UFO sighting - CNN International

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British Aid Worker Killed in Afghanistan

Aid worker killed in Afghanistan; NATO troops kill at least 20 militants.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:41 am

Taliban kill Christian aid worker in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Taliban gunmen on a motorbike killed a Christian aid worker in the Afghan capital on Monday, and the militant group said it had targeted the woman because she was proselytizing....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:25 a... | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:40 am

British woman aid worker killed in Afghan capital (Reuters)

Reuters - Two gunmen on a motorcycle killed a British woman working for an aid agency in the Afghan capital as she was walking to work on Monday, officials said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:40 am

British woman aid worker killed in Afghan capital

KABUL (Reuters) - Two gunmen on a motorcycle killed a British woman working for an aid agency in the Afghan capital as she was walking to work on Monday, officials said.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:40 am

Yahoo to outline cost-cutting plans: source

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc is expected to outline plans to cut expenses, which would include future job cuts, when it reports its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, a source familiar with the situation said on Sunday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:38 am

Yahoo to outline cost-cutting plans: source (Reuters)

Reuters - Yahoo Inc is expected to outline plans to cut expenses, which would include future job cuts, when it reports its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, a source familiar with the situation said on Sunday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:38 am

Newark walkers and supporters raise $375K in fight against breast ... - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Source: Google News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:38 am

Abducted Las Vegas boy found safe by bus driver (AP)

AP - A 6-year-old boy abducted from his home last week is safely back in his father's arms. Police now want to know what the boy's grandfather may know about the kidnapping.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:36 am

Mattel fiscal 3rd-quarter profit rises on sales

Toy maker Mattel says its fiscal third-quarter profit rose 0.5 percent on higher sales of its Fisher-Price and American Girl brands, but results missed Wall Street expectations as expenses rose.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:34 am

6 killed in South Korean arson, stabbing spree

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- A financially strapped South Korean man went on an arson and stabbing rampage in Seoul on Monday, leaving six people dead and seven others wounded, police said....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:25 a... | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:34 am

China pledges moves to boost slowing economy

SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- China's economic growth slackened to 9 percent in the third quarter of this year, its slowest in more than five years, as leaders pledged to boost lending, hike export rebates and slash taxes on housing transactions to help cushion the blow from the global credit crisis....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:25 a... | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:34 am

6 killed, 7 wounded in S. Korean arson, stabbing spree

A financially strapped South Korean man went on an arson and stabbing rampage in Seoul on Monday, leaving six people dead and ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:33 am

European, Asian markets buoyed by banks

Energy stocks also rise, as price of oil climbs amid speculation that OPEC will cut output later this week
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:33 am

Taliban kill Christian aid worker in Afghanistan

Taliban gunmen on a motorbike killed a Christian aid worker in the Afghan capital on Monday, and the militant group said it had targeted the woman because she was proselytizing. The...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:32 am

Zimbabwe opposition boycotts power-sharing talks - AFP

Source: Google News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:30 am

India premier eyes accord by end of 2008 for FTA with Japan+

(Kyodo) _ Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday he hopes Japan and India will reach an agreement by the end of this year on conditions for the conclusion of a bilateral free...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:30 am

When campaigns arrive, locals pay dearly

When the presidential campaign comes to town, security arrangements disrupt residents’ lives and strain local budgets, because no law requires the candidates to reimburse cities and counties.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:30 am

Lawyer: Japanese businessman's cell death likely homicide

The lawyer for a Japanese businessman whose jail cell death was declared suicide by hanging said Sunday a pathologist has concluded ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:29 am

China's farm reforms open fresh hopes, pitfalls - Reuters

Source: Google News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:28 am

Police: Missing 5-Year-Old Boy Found Unharmed - Washington Post

Source: Google News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:26 am

US Diplomat Visits Pakistan Amid Violence

US diplomat visits Pakistan as military pounds insurgent hide-outs in northwest.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:25 am

US diplomat visits Pakistan amid new violence

KHAR, Pakistan (AP) -- A top U.S. diplomat met with Pakistan's prime minister Monday as Pakistani security forces used artillery and fighter jets to kill seven suspected insurgents in the northwest tribal region, officials said....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:25 a... | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:25 am

Zimbabwe opposition boycotts power-sharing talks

MBABANE (AFP) - Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai boycotted regional talks Monday aimed at salvaging a troubled power-sharing deal after emergency travel documents were only delivered at the last minute.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:25 am

Joe Plumbers awash in publicity

Turns out that Joe Plumbers are sprinkled all over the country — and they have been enjoying the notoriety that has followed the famous reference in the recent presidential debate.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:22 am

Fashion critic Mr. Blackwell dies at 86 in L.A.

Mr. Blackwell, the acerbic designer whose annual worst-dressed list skewered the fashion felonies of celebrities from Zsa Zsa ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:20 am

Pi Pie!

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:20 am

India's central bank cuts rates

India's central bank unexpectedly cuts short-term lending rates in response to continued pressure from the global financial crisis.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:17 am

Obama gets boost from huge funding, Powell backing - Washington Post

Source: Google News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:13 am

Obama gets boost from huge funding, Powell backing

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama won the support of former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday and announced he raised a record $150 million last month, dealing a double blow to rival John McCain's presidential campaign.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:11 am

Chinese Oil Workers Abducted in Sudan; Government Blames Rebels - Bloomberg

Source: Google News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:09 am

Tsvangirai 'cannot attend talks'

Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai cannot attend regional talks due to delays with his travel papers, officials say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:07 am

Hollywood fashion maven Mr. Blackwell dies: reports

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mr. Blackwell, the fashion maven whose annual "worst-dressed" list could be the bane of Hollywood celebrities, has died at age 86, according to media reports on Monday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:07 am

Game delayed over Koran phrases - BBC News

Source: Google News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:02 am

Researchers Link Moods to Weather

Researchers in Germany have found the missing link that connects weather conditions with human emotion.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:00 am

McCain Shakes Off Powell's Endorsement Of Obama

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain was campaigning Sunday in the swing state of Ohio. He cast himself as the guardian of middle-class workers and small-business owners. McCain also said he was not surprised that former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a Republican, endorsed his Democratic opponent Barack Obama.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:00 am

Waiting for the Obama way in Canada? Not so fast

Not so fast. The trend toward conservatism in Canada and liberalism in the U.S. is a rare occurrence.
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:00 am

Republican Colin Powell Endorses Democrat Obama

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has picked up the endorsement of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. The former Bush administration official broke with the Republican party Sunday. Obama told a rally in Fayetteville, N.C., that he was honored to have Powell's support.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:00 am

Not too late for Harper in Quebec

Where's that Quebec base?
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:00 am

Global Summit Takes On Economic Turmoil

President Bush and French President Nicholas Sarkozy met over the weekend at Camp David to discuss the world's economic turmoil. They agreed to hold an emergency summit that will deal with the current financial crisis, and also look at how international finance should be conducted in the future. Philip Coggan, a columnist and editor with The Economist, tells Steve Inskeep that the Europeans want more regulations.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Oct 2008 | 10:00 am

Sri Lanka Claims to Seize Key Rebel Village

Sri Lanka says soldiers seize key rebel-held village after 2 months of fighting.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:57 am

UK charity worker killed in Kabul

A female aid worker with British and South African citizenship is shot dead in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:55 am

Annan backs Kenya violence probe

Chief mediator Kofi Annan backs a call for Kenya to set up a tribunal for those involved in election violence.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:52 am

Mr. Blackwell, 86

Little-known dress designer became famous with acerbic annual lists of worst-dressed stars from Zsa Zsa Gabor to Britney Spears
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:51 am

History of the Wilhelm Scream [VID]

A Brief History of the Wilhelm Scream, as told by HollywoodLostAndFound.net creator Steve Lee - along with Directors Joe Dante and Tobe Hooper.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:50 am

Scot Andy Murray seals second Masters title in Madrid

Andy Murray battled past a tired Gilles Simon in Madrid to secure back-to-back Masters Series titles. The Briton, 21, followed up his semi-final win over Roger Federer with a 6-4 7-6 (8-6) victory. He becomes the first British player to win two titles at the elite Masters level, which is below only the Grand Slams in importance.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:50 am

NATO: 20 insurgents killed in Afghanistan

Gunmen on a motorbike killed a South African aid worker in Kabul and NATO-led troops assaulted an insurgent stronghold just west ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:49 am

Sony game delayed over Koran phrases

The global release of a much-anticipated video game is delayed because of concerns it could offend Muslims.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:48 am

British aid worker killed in Kabul

Gunmen killed a Briton working for an aid agency in Kabul on Monday, while NATO-led troops assaulted an insurgent stronghold in a battle that killed at least 20 militants, officials said.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:44 am

Zimbabwe opposition won't be at summit with Mugabe

Zimbabwe's opposition party says it will not attend a regional summit called to try to resolve the country's political impasse.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:44 am

XKCD: Twitter

Upgrade from firefox 2
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:40 am

Humanitarian nun sister Emmanuelle dies

Sister Emmanuelle, a Belgian-born nun who dedicated her later life to helping poor children in the slums of Cairo, dies aged 99.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:39 am

Malaysian Leader Gets Closer to Premiership

Malaysia's No. 2 leader secures endorsements to become next prime minister.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:34 am

When two Falcon Punches collide...

Just don't try it on your own. :P
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:30 am

Mozilla for Mobile

After Long time of Announcement Finally mozilla released It's mobile Version of browser, which will be very helpful for all who are in love with tabbed browsing, and prt from all the features that mozilla is offering is mouth watering.I'm Stil waiting when i will have the version available which is compatible with my mobile.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:20 am

RIAA now wants to avoid trial in innocent infringement case

In the wake of a federal judge's overturning the $222,000 infringement award against Jammie Thomas, the RIAA has now decided that it would rather avoid a trial and accept damages of $200 per song in a case of innocent copyright infringement.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:20 am

An official indicates the spot where the woman was killed

An Afghan official indicates the spot where a British woman working for a Christian charity in Afghanistan was shot dead while walking to work.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:19 am

Olive harvest attacks anger Abbas

Attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian olive harvesters are a "dangerous escalation", the Palestinian leader says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:13 am

U.S. Accuses Mexican Cartels of Murder

White House drug czar: Mexican drug cartels carry out murders, abductions in US.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:09 am

Global Markets Advance as Stocks Stabilize

World markets rise as stocks stabilize after volatile run.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:03 am

Obama gets Powell's vote - and windfall from donors

Former secretary of state's endorsement, $150-million in fundraising a blow to McCain
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Oct 2008 | 9:00 am

World Markets Regain Some Confidence

World markets have advanced, with South Korean shares gaining for the first time in four days after the government announced a $130 billion plan to buttress the country's vulnerable banks amid the credit crisis.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:57 am

Astronaut Zhai Zhigang waves a small Chinese flag during a spacewalk in September 2008

TV grab from CCTV shows astronaut Zhai Zhigang waving a small Chinese flag shortly after climbing out of the Shenzhou VII spacecraft in September 2008. India has begun counting down to the launch of its...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:56 am

India started its space programme in 1963

The Chandrayaan-1 satellite at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bangalore. India has begun counting down to the launch of its first unmanned mission to the moon that will mark a giant catch-up...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:56 am

Japan plans to send an astronaut to the moon by 2020

A rocket carrying Japan's first lunar orbiter "Kaguya" blasts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in September 2007. India has begun counting down to the launch of its first unmanned mission to the moon...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:56 am

The Soviet probe Luna 2 was the first spacecraft to be sent to the moon, in 1959

View of the moon captured by astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) in 2001. India has begun counting down to the launch of its first unmanned mission to the moon that will mark a giant...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:56 am

Zimbabwe opposition won't be at summit with Mugabe

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) -- Zimbabwe's opposition party says it will not attend a regional summit called to try to resolve the country's political impasse....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:25 a... | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:55 am

Police: Roadside Bomb Kills 2 in Baghdad

Iraqi police say roadside bomb kills 2, wounds 7 in Baghdad.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:27 am

Iraqi police: Roadside bomb kills 2 in Baghdad

BAGHDAD (AP) -- A roadside bomb struck a double-decker bus in Baghdad, killing two people and wounding seven others, Iraqi authorities said Monday....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:25 a... | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:26 am

Police Killer in China Gets Death Penalty

Chinese man who drew sympathy despite killing 6 police gets death penalty.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:25 am

Morgan Tsvangirai won the first-round of Zimbabwe's presidential elections but failed to win an outright majority

Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai speaks to supporters at a rally in Harare on October 12. Tsvangirai is not attending regional talks aimed at saving Zimbabwe's power-sharing...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:25 am

Financial crisis takes toll as China growth slows

BEIJING (AFP) - The worst financial crisis in decades is slowing China's growth, the government said Monday, as gloomy news from other nations deepened worries about a worldwide recession.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 8:03 am

US pilot told to shoot down UFO

An American jet fighter pilot has spoken of they day he was scrambled to try to shoot down a UFO in British airspace more than 50 years ago. Lieutenant Milton Torres was based in Britain on May 20, 1957 when he received the order:...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:58 am

S. African Aid Worker Gunned Down In Kabul

Gunmen on a motorbike killed a South African aid worker in Kabul and NATO-led troops assaulted an insurgent stronghold just west of the capital, sparking a two-day battle that killed 20 militants, officials say.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:55 am

Mauritanian junta to meet EU to stave off sanctions

PARIS, (AFP) - Members of Mauritania's ruling junta were to meet European officials in Paris Monday in a bid to stave off the threat of international sanctions after they seized power in an August coup.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:54 am

Exelon offers to buy NRG for 6.2 billion dollars

WASHINGTON, (AFP) - US energy company Exelon has offered to buy its competitor, NRG Energy, for 6.2 billion dollars in a deal which would create a national energy giant worth about 60 billion dollars.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:45 am

SKorea: All Normal in North Despite Rumors

SKorea: Nothing unusual in North despite rumors of announcement about leader.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:42 am

A nun waves at Pope Benedict XVI's helicopter as he takes off from Pompei

A nun waves at Pope Benedict XVI's helicopter as he takes off from Pompei on his way back to the Vatican October 19. President Shimon Peres said on Monday a possible visit to Israel by the Pope should...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:39 am

Iraqi Puppy Adopted by Soldier Due in US

Dog gone: Iraqi puppy adopted by American soldier en route to US.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:39 am

Obama basks in Powell endorsement, record cash haul

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, (AFP) - Democrat Barack Obama basked in the coveted endorsement of former secretary of state Colin Powell and amassed a record cash haul in a blow to Republican rival John McCain.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:35 am

Falling gas prices bring relief in financial crisis

Barbara Warner, like motorists nationwide, is enjoying a silver lining to the world economic crisis. Last week's gas prices in ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:06 am

SKorea: Nothing unusual in North despite rumors

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- There was no unusual activity in North Korea on Monday, South Korean officials said, despite reports that Pyongyang was poised to make an announcement amid speculation about the health of its leader, Kim Jong Il....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:25 a... | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

A violent weekend for Los Angeles County

At least 8 people died, including 5 who were slain in under 5 hours. The incidents appear to be unrelated, authorities said.

At least eight people died in violence across Los Angeles County over the weekend, including five homicides during a 4 1/2 -hour stretch.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

'Mr. Blackwell,' 86; compiled 'worst dressed' celebrity lists for nearly 50 years

Born Richard Selzer, the caustic self-proclaimed arbiter of taste wagged his finger at the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Madonna, Britney Spears and even Queen Elizabeth.

"Mr. Blackwell," whose annual "worst dressed" list dinged movie stars, music icons and European royalty and helped turn him into a household name from the 1960s through the '80s, has died. He was 86.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Hospitals say first bond wasn't enough

Voters approved $750 million in 2004, but the 13 institutions are asking for $980 million more. A foe calls it 'an abuse of the initiative process,' but backers say children must be the priority.

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has an ambitious vision for its new building: ceilings decorated with happy images, playrooms on each floor, beds for parents to stay overnight in rooms with their ailing kids.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Las Vegas kidnapping case shifts to drug investigation

Authorities think the abduction of a 6-year-old boy, who is found safe on a Las Vegas sidewalk, is linked to a Mexican drug cartel.

Six-year-old Cole Puffinburger was the subject of a desperate four-day search after police said he was kidnapped at gunpoint by Mexican drug dealers. But it was a bus driver who ultimately found him, healthy, unharmed and walking on an empty sidewalk here, authorities said Sunday.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

County registrars are scrambling to keep up with new voter rolls

In some California counties, officials are doubling up on polling machines, ballots and workers, and even hiring people to direct traffic.

An intense, last-minute surge of voter interest has election officials across California scrambling to keep up with a record number of voter registrations and applications to cast ballots by mail.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Prayer in the service of politics

Young members of a communal home are praying and fasting at a San Diego megachurch, part of a statewide vigil in support of Prop. 8.

For more than two weeks, Missy Huff has spent her days in a darkened church classroom, praying all day and into the night and subsisting on a pastel-colored regimen of VitaminWater and Jamba Juice smoothies.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Ontario police arrest man in voter fraud case

Mark Jacoby, who owns a firm hired by the California Republican Party, violated state laws with his own registration, authorities say.

The owner of a firm that the California Republican Party hired to register tens of thousands of voters this year was arrested in Ontario over the weekend on suspicion of voter registration fraud.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Colin Powell endorses Obama, breaks ranks with the GOP

Powell served three Republican presidents and was once seen as the party's likely presidential candidate. Some critics, including Rush Limbaugh, say race is a factor.

In 1996, the political world was buzzing about the intentions of a possible presidential contender -- one who could make history.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Barack Obama has advantage of big bucks, a big name: Colin Powell

News of the Republican's endorsement and a record $150 million raised in a month propel the Democrat as he campaigns in GOP country.

Barack Obama strongly boosted his presidential prospects on Sunday, winning the coveted endorsement of former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell and ringing up a staggering $150 million in contributions in a single month of fundraising.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 7:00 am

Rays hold firm to see off Red Sox in decider

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (Reuters) - The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday to win the American League championship 4-3 and reach the World Series for the first time in their 11-year existence.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 6:25 am

Fashion critic Mr. Blackwell dies

Mr. Blackwell, the acerbic designer whose annual worst-dressed list skewered the fashion felonies of celebrities from Zsa Zsa Gabor to Britney Spears, has died. He was 86.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Oct 2008 | 6:18 am

Moamer Kadhafi

Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi is due to visit Moscow October 31 for talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on arms purchases and other deals, the business daily Vedomosti reported Monday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 6:10 am

Somali children peer from their makeshift shelter at a camp on the outskirts of Mogadishu

Somali children peer from their makeshift shelter at a camp on the outskirts of Mogadishu. A UN children's agency aid worker was shot dead in southern Somalia at the weekend, in the second deadly attack...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 6:03 am

Former chief of staff of the Pakistan Army, Jehangir Karamat

Former chief of staff of the Pakistan Army, Jehangir Karamat, attends the inaugural International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament meeting in Sydney on October 20.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Oct 2008 | 6:00 am

From basement to World Series

Tampa Bay holds off the defending champion Boston Red Sox 3-1 in Game 7 of the ALCS to reach World Series
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Oct 2008 | 5:31 am

No rest for the weary as '08 race turns into sprint

In the marathon of presidential campaigns, every day is a series of sprints.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 5:30 am

Abducted Nev. boy returned to father's custody

As abruptly as he was taken, Cole Puffinburger reappeared. What happened to the youngster in between is still a mystery.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 5:15 am

Children who have ADHD can strain marriages

Parents of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are almost twice as likely as other parents to divorce by the ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 5:09 am

Falling oil may delay alternatives

Combined with the credit crisis, the falling price of oil is threatening efforts to develop new sources of energy and reduce consumption in the U.S.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Oct 2008 | 4:30 am

Afghanistan: Fighting In A "Hornet's Nest"

Some U.S. soldiers say landing on the frontlines in Afghanistan is like landing in a hornet's nest - a deadly and fierce fight for survival. One U.S. general tells Lara Logan more soldiers are needed, as the enemy is gaining strength.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 4:30 am

Bullfighting's Blood Brothers

You may have strong feelings about bullfighting, but despite protests by animal lovers all over the world, there are more bullfights in Spain today than ever before.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 20 Oct 2008 | 4:30 am

Quenneville wins first with Hawks

Patrick Sharp has two goals and an assist and Chicago beats the Vancouver Canucks 4-2
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Oct 2008 | 4:13 am

No sign of announcement from N. Korea

South Korea said Monday it was business as usual in North Korea, despite reports that Pyongyang was poised to make an announcement possibly concerning the health of Kim Jong Il.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Oct 2008 | 4:10 am

Financial whiz kid students hope for better days

PARIS (AFP) - There was a time when the golden doors of Wall Street and the City of London would swing wide open for graduates of the finance and probability Master's programme at Paris VI university.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 20 Oct 2008 | 4:08 am

FDIC Chairwoman Suddenly A Star

It's only in times of crisis that the spotlight shines on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. And right now, the agency's chief Sheila Bair is practically famous.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Oct 2008 | 4:05 am

Dion struggles with leadership decision

As speculation swirls over who will serve as interim party leader, Liberals debate: Should he stay or should he go now?
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Oct 2008 | 4:00 am

Big plans, earnest promises, few details

U.S. President George W. Bush to host emergency summit of world leaders
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Oct 2008 | 3:58 am

Rays headed to World Series

The young Rays completed a stunning run to their first pennant, holding off the defending champion Boston Red Sox 3-1 Sunday night behind Matt Garza’s masterful pitching in Game 7 of the AL championship series.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Oct 2008 | 3:40 am

Sydney population to reach 6 million by 2036

SYDNEY - The population of NSW will soar to over nine million people, an increase of 33 per cent, by the year 2036, while Sydney will surge to nearly 6 million people, up 40 per cent. NSW planning minister Kristina Keneally released...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 20 Oct 2008 | 2:23 am

Injured US climber survives on centipedes

YAKIMA, Washington - A 27-year-old Oregon climber who survived five days on southern Washington's Mount Adams with a broken ankle told rescuers he ate centipedes and drank water from creeks as he tried to crawl to safety. Oregonian...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:30 am

Barak: Israel considering Saudi peace plan

JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli leaders are seriously considering a dormant Saudi plan offering a comprehensive peace between Israel and the Arab world in exchange for lands captured during the 1967 war, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Sunday....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:25 a... | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:28 am

Time for bankers to risk an apology?

LONDON (Reuters) - No-one expects a fallen Master of the Universe to say sorry. But academics say an apology -- for all the litigation risk it entails -- can be the basis of revitalized confidence and trust.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:27 am

Rudd soars in polls after economic crisis

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's popularity has soared following the government's handling of the world economic crisis, according to a new poll. The Nielsen poll, published in Fairfax newspapers on Monday, gauges Mr Rudd's performance...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 20 Oct 2008 | 12:26 am

South Korea denies reports on leader's health

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea's government and private analysts questioned media reports that North Korea was poised to make an important announcement possibly concerning the health of its leader, Kim Jong Il, or a power shift...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Oct 2008 | 11:40 pm

9 Chinese oil workers kidnapped in Sudan

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) -- Nine Chinese oil workers were kidnapped in an oil-rich region of southwestern Sudan in the latest attack on China's interests in the African country, officials said Sunday....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:25 a... | 19 Oct 2008 | 9:58 pm

The Impact Of Powell And Money

NPR news analyst Juan Williams talks with host Jacki Lyden about Colin Powell's endorsement and what effect it may have on the election. They also discuss the Obama campaign's record $150 million fundraising haul last month — and how John McCain is fighting back.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 19 Oct 2008 | 9:39 pm

Experts Fear Financial Crisis Will Hurt World's Poor

The financial crisis stands to have a significant impact on poorer nations that are largely dependent on foreign aid. Instead of cash contributions, one expert says that other means, such as lowering trade barriers, could be a feasible solution.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 19 Oct 2008 | 9:33 pm

Megachurch Symbolizes Indonesia's Tolerance

Indonesia has gotten bad press for bombings by al-Qaida-linked militants and attacks on Christian churches. But the country is more tolerant than these acts suggest, and that tolerance seems to be growing. One sign: A preacher who waited 16 years has finally opened a Christian megachurch in Jakarta.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 19 Oct 2008 | 9:01 pm

Powell Blasts Negative Campaigning, Backs Obama

The former secretary of state said on Meet the Press that the Democratic nominee would be "a transformational figure" and criticized the negative tone of Republican John McCain's campaign.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 19 Oct 2008 | 8:51 pm

Israel Considering Saudi Peace Plan

Israeli leaders are seriously considering a dormant Saudi plan offering a comprehensive peace between Israel and the Arab world in exchange for lands captured during the 1967 war, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 19 Oct 2008 | 8:30 pm

Maliki Withholds Support For U.S. Pact

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's ruling Shiite coalition withheld support for the proposed security pact that would keep U.S. troops here for three more years, dealing a setback to American hopes of a speedy approval of the agreement.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 19 Oct 2008 | 8:27 pm

Hottest travel destination is Bay of Fires

Tasmania's Bay of Fires has been named the world's "hottest" travel destination for 2009 by international guidebook Lonely Planet . It is described as "a castaway bay" with a 29km ribbon of sea and surf from the old whaling town...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Oct 2008 | 8:15 pm

Iraqi puppy adopted by soldier en route to US

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Ratchet the Iraqi puppy finally had his day....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:25 a... | 19 Oct 2008 | 7:41 pm

Republican Colin Powell backs Democrat Barack Obama

WASHINGTON - Colin Powell, a Republican who was President Bush's first secretary of state, has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president. Powell said both Obama and Republican John McCain were qualified to be commander in chief....
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Oct 2008 | 7:28 pm

Labor gets NSW poll lesson

Premier Nathan Rees has vowed to put forward a "fundamentally different" plan for New South Wales over the next month after his state government's disastrous showing in three byelections in Ryde, Cabramatta and Lakemba. Rees said...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Oct 2008 | 7:15 pm

Powell Endorses Obama, Criticizes GOP's Tone

The former secretary of state says the Democratic nominee would be "a transformational figure" and represent "a generational change" at a critical time for the nation and the world.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 19 Oct 2008 | 7:14 pm

Thieves rob French President Sarkozy

Thieves have made withdrawals from French President Nicolas Sarkozy's bank account after obtaining his account number, the Journal du Dimanche newspaper has reported. The President's office confirmed Sarkozy had filed complaints...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Oct 2008 | 6:15 pm

Business Tycoon Pleads Not Guilty in Pop Star Slaying

An Egyptian tycoon and an associate pleaded innocent Saturday to charges they orchestrated the gruesome murder of a Lebanese pop star in a case that has transfixed the Middle East.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Oct 2008 | 5:25 pm

$65b Olympic Games bribery

A former Beijing vice-mayor in charge of overseeing Olympic construction projects has been given a death sentence for corruption. Liu Zhihua was found guilty of taking bribes totalling $65.6 billion and gifts. The sentence...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Oct 2008 | 5:15 pm

Somali Pirates Release Thai Ship After Receiving Ransom

It's been a busy, profitable week for Somali pirates: They hijacked one South Korean bulk carrier Wednesday, released another South Korean cargo ship Thursday and let a hijacked Thai ship go Saturday after getting a ransom.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Oct 2008 | 3:50 pm

Vladimir Putin's Deputy: 'Russia Will Not Attack Neighbors'

In an attempt to calm fears of a new cold war, one of Moscow’s most powerful figures has said that Russia will not attack any of its neighbors and has no claim over any of the states it lost after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Oct 2008 | 3:23 pm

Abandoned Toddler Found Locked Inside Burning Building

A three-year0old British toddler was found locked in a burning building by fireman Saturday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Oct 2008 | 2:27 pm

Thieves Hack French President's Bank Acct.

The French Cabinet's spokesman says "swindlers" have broken into the personal bank account of President Nicolas Sarkozy and swiped small sums of money.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 19 Oct 2008 | 1:00 pm