Algerian Newspaper Declares 'Taliban Are Among Us'

The recent headline in one of Algeria's leading newspapers was designed to shock.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:57 pm

40,000 Jewish Conversions Annulled by Israel High Court

The court says the rabbi who heads a government authority set up to oversee conversions is too liberal in approving them.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:43 pm

Zambia's ruling party wins tight presidential poll

LUSAKA (AFP) - Acting President Rupiah Banda won a narrow victory in Zambia's presidential race over fiery rival Michael Sata, the election commission said Sunday.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:53 am

Brother of Afghan minister kidnapped in Pakistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Gunmen in Pakistan kidnapped the brother of Afghanistan's finance minister while he was walking to his mother's home after praying at a mosque, Afghan officials said Sunday....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:52 a... | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:52 am

Brown seeks cash for IMF as China, India feel crisis

RIYADH (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Sunday called for billions of dollars in extra funding for the International Monetary Fund to prop up struggling economies, while Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said maintaining China's strong domestic growth was his priority.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:48 am

Cheney stars in new Obama campaign ad

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama highlights Vice President Dick Cheney's support for Republican nominee John McCain in a new ad out Sunday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:44 am

Pilot dies after ultralight plane crashes into river+

(Kyodo) _ An ultralight plane crashed into a river in Ebino, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Sunday, killing its pilot, police said. The pilot, Teruo Matsuura, 60, was doing takeoff practice...
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Brown calls for more Gulf investment

Gordon Brown will urge wealthy oil states in the Gulf to invest more money in Britain as a way of creating and securing jobs.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:34 am

The Dalai Lama fled Tibet for India after a failed uprising in 1959

The Dalai Lama has warned that China is handing down a "death sentence" to Tibetans, ahead of a meeting to decide Tibet's future approach to Beijing.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:33 am

A crowd gathers around the bodies of demonstrators who were killed in March 2008

Photo provided by Tibetan monks from the Kirti Monastery shows a crowd gathering around the bodies of demonstrators who were alledged killed during a protest in China's Sichuan Province in March 2008...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:33 am

Israeli security chief warns of assassination

JERUSALEM (AP) -- An Israeli security chief says he is "very concerned" that hardline extremists could assassinate an Israeli leader to foil peace moves with the Palestinians....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:52 a... | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:32 am

Iraq expects answer on security deal after US vote

BAGHDAD (AP) -- An adviser to Iraq's prime minister says Baghdad expects Washington's reply on proposed changes to a draft security agreement after the U.S. elections....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:52 a... | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:30 am

Obama takes campaign battle to GOP territory (AP)

AP - In the final weekend of a long race for the White House, Barack Obama promised to heal America's political divisions while rival John McCain fought to hold on to Republican-leaning states and pledged to score an upset.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:28 am

Obama, McCain Rally in Key States 2 Days Before Election - Voice of America

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Japan, China, S. Korea to cooperate in combating new strains of flu+

(Kyodo) _ Health ministers from Japan, China and South Korea on Sunday agreed to an action plan to fight a potential pandemic of avian flu or new strains of influenza. The action plan...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:27 am

British prime minister expects Saudi help for IMF

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Sunday he expects Saudi Arabia to contribute to the International Monetary Fund's bailout reserves after he promised business leaders in the Gulf that they would have a say in any future new world economic order....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:52 a... | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:26 am

British prime minister expects Saudi help for IMF (AP)

AP - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Sunday he expects Saudi Arabia to contribute to the International Monetary Fund's bailout reserves after he promised business leaders in the Gulf that they would have a say in any future new world economic order.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:26 am

Israeli security chief warns of assassination

An Israeli security chief says he is "very concerned" that hardline extremists could assassinate an Israeli leader to foil peace moves with the Palestinians.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:20 am

Israeli security chief warns of assassination

An Israeli security chief says he is "very concerned" that hardline extremists could assassinate an Israeli leader to foil peace moves with the Palestinians. Shin Bet internal security...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:20 am

Cheney stars in new Obama campaign ad

In a new ad out Sunday, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama highlights Vice President Dick Cheney's support for Republican nominee John McCain.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:20 am

Iraq Expects Answer on Security Deal After US Vote

Iraq expects US reply on proposed changes to security agreement after US elections
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:18 am

Iraq expects answer on security deal after US vote

An adviser to Iraq's prime minister says Baghdad expects Washington's reply on proposed changes to a draft security agreement after the U.S. elections. Yassin Majeed said on Sunday the...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:18 am

George W. Bush shakes hands with Kevin Rudd

US President George W. Bush shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd after talks at the White House in March 2008. Rudd came under fire for reportedly leaking embarrassing details of a phone...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:13 am

U.S. service members ordered not to enter public places in Okinawa+

(Kyodo) _ The U.S. Marines in Japan have ordered U.S. service personnel in Okinawa Prefecture to stay away from residential areas, schools, cemeteries and other public locations in an...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:13 am

Brown seeks cash for IMF as China, India feel crisis (Reuters)

Reuters - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Sunday called for billions of dollars in extra funding for the International Monetary Fund to prop up struggling economies, while Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said maintaining China's strong domestic growth was his priority.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:13 am

Hacking a NAS (Network Attached Storage)

The Network-Attached Storage or NAS was designed for the enterprise file sharing services. Now the consumer NAS has integrated many additional features including BT/eMule downloading, digital media server and video surveillance.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:10 am

Left 4 Dead Intro Movie

Less than week from today, everyone who pre-ordered will be playing the Left 4 Dead demo. We know! We can't believe it either. To make the wait easier, we've released the five minute movie that opens the game. Caution: The movie may actually make the wait harder.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:10 am

Iraqi soldiers guard a street in Kusaiybah near the border with Syria

Iraqi soldiers guard a street in Kusaiybah near the border with Syria in 2005. Iraq has dispatched extra police to boost security along its border with Syria a week after a US military raid into the neighbouring...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:07 am

Map locating Iraq's border with Syria

Map locating Iraq's border with Syria. Iraq has dispatched extra police to boost security along its border with Syria a week after a US military raid into the neighbouring country.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:07 am

Brown Expects Saudi Financial Help

Brown expects Saudi Arabia to contribute to IMF bailout reserves
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:06 am

Brown expects Saudi financial help

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Sunday he expects Saudi Arabia to contribute to the International Monetary Fund's bailout reserves after he promised business leaders in the Gulf...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:06 am

In Colorado, another raucous crowd greets Obama - Los Angeles Times

Source: Google News | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:03 am

Soccer: Holders Kashima scrape into Emperor's Cup 5th round+

(Kyodo) _ Kashima Antlers dodged a bullet to kick off their defense of the Emperor's Cup with a 3-0 penalty shootout win over amateur side Kokushikan University in the fourth round on...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 10:03 am

Rebels Tighten Their Grip in Eastern Congo

Tutsi-led rebels tighten their grip on newly seized areas of eastern Congo
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:51 am

Feeling Pukish ? Cheer Up !

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:50 am

McCain: I won't quit election fight - CNN International

Source: Google News | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:48 am

Golf: Hattori gets 1st career win at Hisako Higuchi IDC Ladies+

(Kyodo) _ Mayu Hattori birdied two of the final three holes in a final-round 69 Sunday to win the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies for her first career victory on the Japan LPGA tour. ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:47 am

China container ship sinks, 5 dead, 3 missing

BEIJING (Reuters) - Five sailors are dead and three more missing after a Chinese container ship sank in waters off the country's northeast, official media reported on Sunday.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:42 am

Murdoch: China, India will reshape the world

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch says the ongoing metamorphosis of China and India from historic backwaters into economic powers will help reshape the world in the next few decades....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:52 a... | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:40 am

Pakistan: Suicide car bomb kills 8 troops

A suicide car bomber killed at least eight Pakistani paramilitary troops Sunday in a region near the Afghan border that has been a target in a surge of suspected U.S. missile strikes.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:40 am

Intel’s Green Processor Offers $2 Billion In Energy Savings

Intel’s new microprocessor was designed with the environment in mind. The company says the chip is not only rocket fast but it’s extremely energy efficient. The chip — code named Nehalem — follows the Intel Core II and IV series processors.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:40 am

Top Free Media Converters for Windows

Some of the top free media converters for Windows to allow you be able to use all your media.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:40 am

Dialogue with China becoming difficult: Dalai Lama+

(Kyodo) _ The Dalai Lama suggested Sunday in Japan that it has become difficult to promote further dialogue with China. Representatives of exiled Tibetans will hold an emergency meeting
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:35 am

What real people in battleground states say about the election - New York Daily News

Source: Google News | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:34 am

Hubble Scores A Perfect 10 - eFluxMedia

Source: Google News | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:30 am

The Scariest Video Games of all Time

Last week we asked our readers to vote for the most frightening game of all time and their answers have been interesting to say the least. Answers ranged from cult favourites (F.E.A.R., System Shock 2) to obvious contenders (Silent Hill, Resident Evil) to some genuine head-scratchers.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:30 am

'New' Photographs Surface of Kim Jong Il at Soccer Game

North Korea released new photographs of leader Kim Jong Il on Sunday amid intense speculation over the health of the communist country's absolute ruler.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:25 am

Car bomb kills Pakistani soldiers

Eight Pakistani soldiers are killed as a suicide bomber drives his vehicle into a checkpoint near the Afghan border, officials say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:19 am

Iraq expects U.S. reply on troop pact within days

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq expects a reply from the United States within days to its proposal for changes to a pact requiring U.S. troops to leave by the end of 2011, Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari said on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:10 am

Iraq expects U.S. reply on troop pact within days (Reuters)

Reuters - Iraq expects a reply from the United States within days to its proposal for changes to a pact requiring U.S. troops to leave by the end of 2011, Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari said on Saturday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:10 am

The American Debate: Democratic era coming? Possibly not - Philadelphia Inquirer

Source: Google News | 2 Nov 2008 | 9:05 am

Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian

The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan were to hold talks Sunday in the Kremlin as Russia cast itself as peacemaker in the volatile Caucasus after its August war with Georgia. Azerbaijani President Ilham...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:56 am

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev

The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan were to hold talks Sunday in the Kremlin as Russia cast itself as peacemaker in the volatile Caucasus after its August war with Georgia. Azerbaijani President Ilham...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:56 am

Crabtree, Tech upset No. 1 Texas with second left (AP)

AP - Texas Tech can call itself No. 1 in the Lone Star state — and maybe best in all the land. Graham Harrell fired a 28-yard touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree with one second left and No. 6 Texas Tech stunned No. 1 Texas 39-33 Saturday night in a wild game that will shake up the national title race.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:56 am

McCain pokes fun at his campaign on 'SNL' (AP)

AP - Republican John McCain poked fun at his presidential campaign's financial shortcomings and his reputation as a political maverick in an appearance on NBC's "Saturday Night Live."

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:55 am

Palin takes prank call from fake French president (AP)

AP - Sarah Palin unwittingly took a prank call Saturday from a Canadian comedian posing as French President Nicolas Sarkozy and telling her she would make a good president someday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:53 am

Gob's Program: Y/N?

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:50 am

Rebels tighten their grip in eastern Congo

TONGO, Congo (AP) -- Tutsi-led rebels tightened their hold on newly seized swaths of eastern Congo Saturday, forcing tens of thousands of frightened, rain-soaked civilians out of makeshift refugee camps and stopping some from fleeing to government-held territory....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:52 a... | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:48 am

Rebels tighten their grip in eastern Congo (AP)

AP - Tutsi-led rebels tightened their hold on newly seized swaths of eastern Congo Saturday, forcing tens of thousands of frightened, rain-soaked civilians out of makeshift refugee camps and stopping some from fleeing to government-held territory.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:48 am

Cautious joy as blacks imagine Obama win (AP)

AP - Lula Cooper expects the tears to flow if Barack Obama becomes the first black president. But she's not breaking out the tissues just yet.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:47 am

Obama and McCain hurtle into final 48 hours

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Nov 2, 2008 (AFP) - Warring White House rivals Barack Obama and John McCain hurled themselves into a Herculean last 48 hours of campaigning before their date with destiny in Tuesday's election.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:47 am

A campaign for the ages, tilting toward Democrats (AP)

AP - Counting down to Election Day, Barack Obama appears within reach of becoming the nation's first black president as the epic campaign draws to a close against a backdrop of economic crisis and lingering war. John McCain, the battle-scarred warrior, holds out hope for a Truman-beats-Dewey-style upset.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:46 am

Pakistan: Suicide car bomb kills 8 troops

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) -- A suicide car bomber killed at least eight Pakistani paramilitary troops Sunday in a region near the Afghan border that has been a target in a surge of suspected U.S. missile strikes....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:52 a... | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:40 am

Barack Obama, Man of Action!

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Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:40 am

US campaign nears final straight

With two days of campaigning left before the US chooses a new president, the two candidates undertake a final push for votes.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:36 am

Red Cross Appeals for Millions to Aid Pakistan Quake Victims

The Red Cross appealed Sunday for $7.8 million in emergency funds to help victims of an earthquake in southwest Pakistan, saying the priority is to provide shelter to the homeless as winter sets in.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:30 am

Obama Supporters Pumped, McCain Partisans Down

Poll finds big enthusiasm gap 43-13 between supporters of the 2 candidates.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:30 am

America, F_ck Yeah! Asian-American Man Beaten For Singing

A 22-year-old Asian-American was repeatedly punched in the face early today in Boulder and forced to say "I love America," Boulder police reported. The victim told investigators that he was walking in the area of 10th and Marine streets with friends about 1 a.m., singing a song from the movie "Team America." He was confronted by 4 men.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:30 am

Bali steps up security ahead of bombers' executions - Reuters

Source: Google News | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:27 am

Live text - Australia v England

England take on hosts and tournament favourites Australia in their World Cup group match in Melbourne.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:27 am

Machinists Back Contract With Boeing; 8-Week Strike Ends - New York Times

Source: Google News | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:27 am

Suicide Car Bomb Kills 8 Troops in Pakistan

A suicide car bomber rammed into security forces at a Pakistani paramilitary fort Sunday morning, killing at least eight troops in a volatile region near the Afghan border, officials said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:22 am

NKorea releases photos of Kim in bid to quash health rumours

SEOUL (AFP) - North Korea on Sunday released photographs of leader Kim Jong-Il watching a football match, in what outside analysts say was a move aimed at quelling mounting speculation over the state of his health.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:22 am

West presses Congo, Rwanda leaders to avert tragedy

GOMA, DRCongo (AFP) - Thousands of civilians displaced by conflict languished on the roads of east Congo Sunday as Western powers pressured Congolese and Rwandan leaders to prevent "another Rwanda" tragedy.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:16 am

FLORIDA 49, GEORGIA 10: AROUND THE STADIUM: PAINFUL DAY ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Source: Google News | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:02 am

Police: Ohio minister shot dead near Ky. church

A Cincinnati minister was killed and a deacon at his church was wounded in a shooting this morning as they arrived for a funeral ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 8:01 am

Texas Tech wins one for the ages - FOXSports.com

Source: Google News | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:53 am

A picture courtesy from Reuters shows AFP's Palestinian photographer Hazem Bader (R) holding his bleeding head

A picture courtesy from Reuters shows AFP's Palestinian photographer Hazem Bader (R) holding his bleeding head after he was hit by a stone hurled at journalists by Israeli settlers in the West Bank city...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:29 am

Israeli settlers throw stones at journalists and Palestinians near the Kharsina settlement

Israeli settlers throw stones at journalists and Palestinians near the Kharsina settlement north of the occupied West Bank city of Hebron. Two Israeli border police were slightly injured near the occupied...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:29 am

Analysis: Al-Maliki stressing US departure

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraq's prime minister is pushing the idea that the U.S. departure is in sight in a bid to sell the security deal with Washington to Iran....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:52 a... | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:16 am

British PM calls on Gulf states to give funds to the IMF

RIYADH (AFP) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Sunday it is in the interests of oil-rich Gulf states to give funds to help countries hit by the world financial crisis.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:16 am

Pakistan: Suicide bomber killed eight troops

Pakistan's chief army spokesman says a suicide bomber rammed his vehicle into a group of paramilitary officers near the Afghan ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:13 am

Obama, McCain hit red states in final days

Warmed by the cheers of thousands, John McCain and Barack Obama plunged through the final weekend of their marathon race for the White House.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:07 am

Iraq earmarks $15 billion for reconstruction

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraq has earmarked some $15 billion - nearly 25 percent of its 2009 draft budget - to help rebuild the country's crumbling infrastructure, energy and oil facilities, the finance minister said Saturday....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:52 a... | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:04 am

Murdoch: China, India will reshape the world

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch says the ongoing metamorphosis of China and India from historic backwaters into economic powers will help reshape the world in the next few decades.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:00 am

White House memos on wiretapping sought

A judge wants to review documents that provide legal basis for the post-9/11 warrantless wiretapping program to analyze the Justice Department assertion that the memos are protected and classified.

A judge has ordered the Justice Department to produce White House memos that provide the legal basis for the Bush administration's post-Sept. 11 warrantless wiretapping program.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:00 am

The U.S. election, viewed from Baghdad

Many Iraqis have strong opinions about the candidates (if unconventional methods of political analysis). But few think the next U.S. president will bring much change to their lives.

It's all in the wrist, Abu Ali Wazan said as he pondered who would, and should, become the next U.S. president.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:00 am

Board knew of nurses' criminal records but took years to act

California panel lagged in revoking or suspending licenses of LVNs convicted of sex and drug crimes. The Times earlier found RNs worked despite convictions. 'The public isn't protected,' expert says.

In March 2006, a Long Beach hospital put state licensing authorities on notice: Two patients had accused a nurse of molesting them on a single night. One said that he massaged her breasts, the other that he groped her under her hospital gown, according to hospital and court records.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:00 am

ANC dissidents hold convention

The 5,000 delegates are expected to announce today that they will form a breakaway party. Leaders of all the main opposition parties speak in support of the group.

It had all the oomph of a gathering of South Africa's ruling African National Congress: the haunting political songs, the swaying dancers leaping into the aisles, the cries for power: "Amandla!" All that was missing was ANC President Jacob Zuma and his campaign song, "Bring Me My Machine Gun."
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:00 am

Retired Marine rebuilds his life after brush with death in Iraq

He has a new life and a new set of goals, including one to become a high school teacher. He has written a book, works with other wounded veterans and is a sought-after motivational speaker.

In his San Diego apartment, retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Nick Popaditch keeps two jagged hunks of metal from Iraq: one from a day of triumph, the other from the day he almost died.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:00 am

McCain and Obama agree: The race isn't over

Obama, ahead in the polls, urges backers not to be complacent. McCain focuses on states that he needs in order to beat the odds.

Barack Obama and John McCain battled Saturday into the final weekend of the marathon campaign for the White House, jetting between a handful of states that could yield a Democratic landslide or deliver Republicans one of the greatest comebacks ever.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:00 am

Neither camp concerned about issue of Obama's aunt

A top advisor to Barack Obama on Saturday shrugged off the potential impact of a report that one of the Democratic nominee's Kenyan aunts is an illegal immigrant living in Boston.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 7:00 am

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama arrives at the Narita International Airport on October 31. Chinese rule is handing down a "death sentence" to Tibet, the region's exiled leader the Dalai Lama said in...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:58 am

Vietnam capital under water as death toll hits 17

Much of Vietnam's capital remained under water Sunday as the death toll from the city's worst flooding in two decades climbed to 17, disaster officials and state media reported.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:57 am

Australia anxious as Indonesia prepares to execute Bali bombers

CILACAP, Indonesia (AFP) - Two of the Bali bombers facing execution over the attack which killed 202 people prepared for what could be their last family visit Sunday, as Australia warned against travel to Indonesia.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:51 am

Suicide car-bomber kills 8 Pakistani soldiers

WANA, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide bomber rammed a car into a Pakistani paramilitary checkpost in the South Waziristan region on Sunday, killing eight soldiers, the military said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:49 am

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes Guam

A moderate earthquake has shaken the island of Guam, but there are no reports of any damage or injury.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:41 am

Vietnam capital under water as death toll hits 17

Much of Vietnam's capital remained under water Sunday as the death toll from the city's worst flooding in two decades climbed ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:24 am

Gunmen Kidnap Afghan Finance Minister's Brother

A government official says the brother of Afghanistan's finance minister has been kidnapped by gunmen in Pakistan.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:14 am

Pakistan: Suicide car bomb kills 8 troops

A suicide bomber rammed his car Sunday into a group of Pakistani paramilitary forces at a fort in a volatile region near the Afghan border, killing at least eight troops, officials said.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:08 am

Thriller in Lubbock! Texas Tech stuns No. 1 Texas

Harrell-Crabtree hook up for TD with 1 second left to shock No. 1 ’Horns

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:05 am

Oregon State holds off Arizona State 27-25

Rudy Carpenter's throw for a 2-point conversion with 21 seconds left was intercepted and Oregon State held off Arizona State 27-25 on Saturday night for the Sun Devils' sixth straight loss.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:03 am

Calderon helps keep Raptors perfect

Jose Calderon scored a career-high 25 points and Toronto won its third in a row with a 91-87 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:01 am

Paul Holmes : In the line of fire

For those born to aspire to political leadership, the office of president of the United States is the glamour prize. It brings enormous power, the power to command the greatest military machine in the world, the vast power of political...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 2 Nov 2008 | 6:00 am

N. Korea releases photos of Kim Jong Il

North Korea released new photographs of leader Kim Jong Il on Sunday amid intense speculation over the health of the communist country's absolute ruler.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:59 am

Police: Ohio minister shot dead near Ky. church

A gunman fatally shot a Cincinnati minister and wounded a church deacon just after the two men arrived at a northern Kentucky church to attend a funeral, police said.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:57 am

Red Sox stay in Fort Myers

Since 1992, the Red Sox have called Lee County their spring training home. With a new agreement in place, one that was executed yesterday, the Sox will continue to visit Fort...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:57 am

Five Things To Watch Tonight

Obviously we won't be looking at the two top teams in football when the Patriots meet the Colts tonight, but that hardly matters. This game has grown to transcend the...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:56 am

Avoid spoiling Jerod Mayo

INDIANAPOLIS - Patriots defensive coodinator Dean Pees joked with reporters Friday that Jerod Mayo shouldn't be told he was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:56 am

Gators relish revenge on Bulldogs

Tim Tebow accounted for five touchdowns, Percy Harvin scored twice and revenge-minded Florida thumped No. 8 Georgia, 49-10, yesterday in Jacksonville, Fla. Tebow was 10-of-13...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:55 am

Brendan Shanahan off-Broadway

Brendan Shanahan got tired of waiting for the New York Rangers to want him. Settled in New York after two seasons of playing with the Rangers, the 39-year-old likely Hall...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:55 am

Oilers weather Hurricanes

Ethan Moreau scored two goals in the final 88 seconds to give Edmonton a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes yesterday in Raleigh, N.C., and snap the Oilers' five-game...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:54 am

Rockets defense delivers

WAKEFIELD - The dominoes began to fall in the Middlesex League last night, as Ryan Pollock and Tino Perrina led Reading onto Landrigan Memorial Field and came out with a hard-earned...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:54 am

Knights on strong run

DANVERS - Catholic Memorial reverted to a familiar formula that has served it so well in the 2008 season. Relying on a relentless running game to go along with an opportunistic...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:51 am

Carl Edwards: Jimmie Johnson can be caught

FORT WORTH, Texas - Carl Edwards looks at the last three NASCAR Sprint Cup races of 2008 and sees nothing but opportunity. Sure, the series runner-up trails leader Jimmie...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:51 am

Futile Chase rankles Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch is finding it a little hard to adjust to being out of the spotlight after spending the regular season dominating NASCAR's Sprint Cup series. "I wrote...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:50 am

N Korean leader 'watches match'

North Korea releases pictures it says show leader Kim Jong-il, who foreign officials believe is ill, watching a football match.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:48 am

Foods to prevent disease?

PARIS (AFP) - Eating tomatoes to help prevent cancer, garlic to prevent AIDS or drinking fruit juice to ward off Alzheimer's? Despite a bevy of research, the impact of food on killer diseases remains to be proved.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:48 am

Def Jam says exec who succeeded Jay-Z is dead

New York City-based Def Jam Recordings says that the executive that succeeded Jay-Z as the head of the legendary hip hop music label has died.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:39 am

McCain, Obama seek to turn out the vote

PERKASIE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama sought to energize voter turnout on Saturday in the final, frenetic weekend of a long and grinding U.S. presidential election campaign.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:37 am

Obama leads McCain by 6 points

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama's lead over Republican rival John McCain firmed marginally to 6 points with support for both candidates steady before Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 5:06 am

McCain joins Fey to joke on 'SNL'

Republican John McCain poked fun at his presidential campaign's financial shortcomings in an appearance on NBC's "Saturday Night Live."

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:57 am

Bolivian president suspends US anti-drug efforts

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) -- Bolivian President Evo Morales suspended U.S. anti-drug operations on Saturday as Washington's relations with his leftist government spiraled downward....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:52 a... | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:49 am

Machinists union ratifies pact with Boeing

Machinists union members ratified a new contract with The Boeing Co. on Saturday, ending an eight-week strike that cut the airplane maker's profits and stalled jetliner deliveries.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:38 am

North Korea shows photos of leader Kim at soccer match

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's official media said on Sunday its leader Kim Jong-il, thought to have suffered a stroke in August, attended a soccer match and released photographs showing him smiling and looking healthy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:36 am

Paul, Hornets get best of LeBron's Cavaliers

Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained perfect on the young season with a 104-92 win.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:28 am

'Platoon' producer John Daly dies at 71

John Daly, the British-born producer of 13 Oscar-winning movies including "Platoon" and "The Last Emperor" who helped launch the careers of many A-list directors and actors, has died. He was 71.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 4:21 am

Top Mexico police officer resigns

One of Mexico's most senior police officers resigns as the country's bloody anti-drugs campaign continues.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2008 | 3:55 am

Ousted Thai PM says he won't swap exile for jail

Thailand's exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra told tens of thousands of supporters in his homeland that he cannot ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 3:42 am

Sahara hostage speaks of relief

Two Austrians held hostage for eight months by militants in the Sahara experienced "harsh" conditions, one of them says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2008 | 3:37 am

Congo aid 'to cross front line'

The UN plans to send a convoy of food and medicine into rebel-held areas to help those displaced by fighting in eastern DR Congo.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2008 | 3:25 am

Canadiens rally in third to beat Islanders

Alexei Kovalev caps four-goal third period and Montreal beats New York Islanders 5-4
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Nov 2008 | 3:10 am

Leafs explode in third for win

Toronto scores five goals in five minutes, 21 seconds, including two by John Mitchell, for an astounding 5-2 win
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:59 am

Palin's prank call from fake French president

Sarah Palin unwittingly took a prank call Saturday from a Canadian comedian posing as French President Nicolas Sarkozy and telling her she would make a good president someday.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:53 am

Floods kill 24 people in Vietnam

Floods in Vietnam kill at least 24 people, including several in the capital Hanoi, during its heaviest rains for two decades.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:49 am

Europe has a long wait for its Obama

Where is Europe's Barack Obama? Many Europeans are asking when France, Germany or Britain will get a chance to cast a ballot for a leader from their own burgeoning "visible minorities."

Source: MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:48 am

Report: NKorea releases new photo of leader Kim

A news report says that North Korea has released a new photograph of leader Kim Jong Il amid intense speculation over his health.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:31 am

Police Arrest 3 In Deadly India Blasts

Police have arrested three people and are investigating whether local militants received help from other terrorist groups in carrying out coordinated attacks that killed at least 77 people in India's troubled northeast, officials said.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:30 am

U.S. Operations Kill 19 Afghan Militants

A series of operations by U.S. forces in eastern Afghanistan targeted an al Qaeda leader and a bomb-making cell, killing 19 militants, the coalition said.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:30 am

Mexico's top federal police chief quits

The top officer of Mexico's federal police force has quit amid allegations that drug gangs have infiltrated senior levels of ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:24 am

Back-up leads Stamps over Lions

Calgary's 41-30 win over B.C. means the Lions will travel to Saskatchewan to face the 'Riders in the West semi-final
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:19 am

Hundreds turn out to search for missing Manitoba women

Volunteers scour Portage la Prairie area for two young women who disappeared without a trace in separate incidents
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:06 am

Palin falls prey to Canadian pranksters

TORONTO (Reuters) - U.S. vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin fell prey to a Canadian prankster on Saturday when he called her impersonating French President Nicolas Sarkozy and got her to accept an invitation to hunt baby seals.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:02 am

Home solar energy systems on hold for better incentives

Congress passed new and extended tax credits with the financial bailout package that are expected to prompt thousands of people ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 2:00 am

Poll shows race for Prop. 4, parental notification before abortion, is close

A recent Field Poll found 45% of likely voters support the bill, 43% oppose it. Support for Prop. 1A decreased as well, while support for Prop. 3, Prop. 10, and Prop. 12 increased.

Support has slipped slightly for a measure that would require parents to be notified before a minor has an abortion, according to a Field poll released Saturday.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 1:58 am

U.N. envoy to Israel: Halt house demolitions

The U.N.'s Mideast envoy said Saturday he was "alarmed" by Israel's decision to resume house demolitions in the West Bank.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 1:51 am

Taking the pulse

Is reform still possible for the US healthcare system?
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2008 | 1:43 am

Bolivia's Morales bars "spying" U.S. DEA agents

CHIMORE, Bolivia (Reuters) - Bolivia's leftist President Evo Morales accused U.S. anti-drug agents of spying on Saturday, and barred them from fighting cocaine traffickers in the Andean country until further notice.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2008 | 1:42 am

Officer dies after being shot in St. Louis suburb

A police officer in a suburb of St. Louis has died after being shot in the town's popular University City Loop area.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 1:25 am

Congo Rebels Call For Talks Amid Chaos

A rebel army outside the eastern capital of Goma is pushing for direct talks with the government. But despite major territorial gains this week, they have yet to reach the bargaining table. NPR's Gwen Thompkins joins guest host Alison Stewart from a rebel-controlled area.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:34 am

Dissidents Of South Africa's ANC Forming New Party

A breakaway group of South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, took the first step Saturday toward forming a new party.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:32 am

Sun Sets On Gitmo Trials As Election Nears

Barack Obama and John McCain have both pledged, if elected, to close the offshore prison at Guantanamo Bay. Amnesty International Secretary-General Irene Khan this week urged whoever wins to make good on that promise in his first 100 days in office.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:30 am

Rebels tighten their grip in eastern Congo

Tutsi-led rebels tightened their hold on newly seized swaths of eastern Congo Saturday, forcing tens of thousands of frightened, ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:25 am

Cash-strapped Liberals fall behind NDP in fundraising

Once-mighty Grits have raised less money from fewer donors so far this year than the NDP
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:10 am

Perpetrator of B.C. blast likely from area, police say

Investigators say whomever was responsible for third pipeline explosion had extensive local knowledge, renew call for public's help
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Nov 2008 | 12:00 am

Candidates Race Toward Finish Line

With three days to go before the election, John McCain and Barack Obama are pulling out all the stops.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2008 | 11:49 pm

Tutsi-led rebels tighten hold on eastern Congo

Tens of thousands of refugees forced out of camps; aid organizations increasingly worried about lack of food and shelter
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 1 Nov 2008 | 11:28 pm

Brown tours Persian Gulf for bailout fund help

British Prime Minister says oil-rich Middle East has key role to play in tackling the world economic downturn
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 1 Nov 2008 | 11:18 pm

Reverse Mortgages Popular As Portfolios Shrink

New rules go into effect Saturday that should remove some of the risk from reverse mortgages and make them more accessible. Demand for reverse mortgages has been growing as retirement accounts have been hit. Some retirees now must tap the value of their homes to maintain their standard of living.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2008 | 11:04 pm

Mexico death industry thrives on drug war killings

TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexico's drug wars are fueling a boom in the funeral industry near the U.S. border as undertakers capitalize on soaring murder rates and gruesome killings.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2008 | 10:53 pm

Quebec comedy duo prank call Palin

Masked Avengers discuss politics, porn and the dangers of hunting with Vice-President Dick Cheney
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 1 Nov 2008 | 9:56 pm

Security tight ahead of Bali bombing executions

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Police maintained tight security across Indonesia on Saturday as authorities braced for possible terrorist attacks ahead of the executions of three Islamic militants convicted in the 2002 Bali bombings that left...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Nov 2008 | 9:46 pm

A guide for Americans seeking affordable medical treatment abroad

Improving quality and bargain prices are luring U.S. patients to developing countries for increasingly sophisticated procedures.

When Andy Dijak injured his right knee playing tennis, he wasn't surprised that he needed surgery. "It swelled up like a balloon," said the 50-year-old West Lake resident. ¶ The real shocker was the price tag: $12,000 to $15,000 to repair tattered cartilage. Dijak, a creative director for an entertainment company, has no health insurance, so he started shopping for a deal. ¶ He found it in the northern Mexico city of Monterrey at Christus Muguerza High Specialty Hospital, owned by Dallas-based Christus Health. Here, the staff treated him more like a big shot than a bargain hunter. An English-speaking employee picked him up at the airport. Dijak recuperated in a private hospital room with a flat-screen television and a view of the peaks of the Sierra Madre. His surgeon recorded the operation on video and gave Dijak a DVD copy for his peace of mind. ¶ Total cost, including airfare: $4,500. ¶ "I got better care there than I would have in the United States, unless I were a billionaire," he said. ¶ Americans have long been willing to leave the country for bargain face-lifts and cut-rate dentistry. But now the availability of top-notch medical services at low cost is enticing a growing number of U.S. patients to developing nations for more sophisticated procedures. Most, like Dijak, are obtaining elective surgeries for ailments that aren't life-threatening. Increasingly, they are seeking treatment for more serious conditions, including heart maladies and cancer.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 1 Nov 2008 | 9:34 pm

Election could shift policy on Cuba

MIAMI (Reuters) - Florida's Cuban-Americans have voted Republican for years. But the party could lose its grip on the heartland of exile opposition to Fidel Castro on Tuesday, signaling possible change in U.S. policy toward Cuba.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2008 | 8:26 pm

Libya pays $2.57b in compensation to US families

Libya has paid US$1.5 billion ($2.57b) into a fund to compensate the families of American victims of Libyan-linked terror attacks in the 1980s, clearing a final hurdle to full normalisation of ties between Washington and Tripoli. In...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Nov 2008 | 8:00 pm

Poll Workers Prepare For Onslaught Of Voters

Behind every ballot is a poll worker — democracy's unsung heroes. Two poll workers in Palm Beach County, Fla., Pamela Goodman and Eleanore Kresch talk about the responsibility.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2008 | 8:00 pm

Bolivia Suspends U.S. Anti-Drug Efforts

Bolivian President Evo Morales suspended operations by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, an agency he has accused of spying and helping to destabilize his government.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 1 Nov 2008 | 7:04 pm

Wendyl Nissen : From the first wiggle I fell for Obama's moves

What I like most about Barack Obama is that he is seriously alternative. I have two confessions to make about Barack Obama. One is that I fell in love with him when he danced on the Ellen show a year ago. He had me at the...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Nov 2008 | 7:00 pm

McCain, Obama Dash Through States In Final Days

The candidates are stumping to the wire in this final weekend of the presidential campaign. As McCain readies for a whirlwind tour of seven key states, Obama's campaign is sending the message that it has the resources and nerve to go after Republicans anywhere, even on McCain's home turf.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2008 | 6:36 pm

Fragile peace follows violence

International envoys converged on eastern Congo on Friday to help end some of the worst violence the Central African nation has seen in years. Thousands of anxious, hungry refugees struggled to get home amid a fragile ceasefire. A...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Nov 2008 | 6:00 pm

Neighbours shocked as trick-or-treater in US shot dead

A 12-year-old boy was shot to death through a front door while trick-or-treating with his family, shocking residents of a South Carolina neighbourhood where most people know each other well. "I just hate it that that little kid...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Nov 2008 | 5:16 pm

Somali Rape Victim Stoned To Death Was 13

A 13-year-old girl who said she had been raped was stoned to death in Somalia after being accused of adultery by Islamic militants, a human rights group said. The execution took place in a packed stadium in Kismayo.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 1 Nov 2008 | 5:00 pm

U.K.: Europe Could Send Troops To Congo

The European Union could send troops to Congo if a fragile cease-fire between rebel fighters and the army fails, a U.K. official said, as rebels forced tens of thousands of people from refugee camps in the insurgent-held zone.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 1 Nov 2008 | 4:44 pm

Conflict fears cause British Army to cut back Irish parade

The British Army has cut back its plans yesterday for a parade through the centre of Belfast amid rising fears of conflict with Irish Catholic protesters. Army commander Major General Chris Brown, said he had cancelled plans for...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Nov 2008 | 4:15 pm

Iraq Earmarks $15B For Reconstruction

Iraq has earmarked some $15 billion - nearly 25 percent of its 2009 draft budget - to help rebuild the country's crumbling infrastructure, energy and oil facilities, the finance minister said.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 1 Nov 2008 | 2:13 pm

Drunk Brawl Aboard Jet Forces Flight to Turn Around

An international flight was forced to return to Darwin airport in Australia after a fight broke out between five drunken passengers.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2008 | 2:04 pm

Libya Finishes Paying U.S. Terror Victims

Libya has paid $1.5 billion into a fund to compensate the families of American victims of Libyan-linked terror attacks in the 1980s, clearing the last hurdle in full normalization of ties between Washington and Tripoli.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 1 Nov 2008 | 1:30 pm

Saddam Hussein Reportedly Stabbed 6 Times After Execution

The body of Saddam Hussein was stabbed six times after he was executed, according to the head guard at the former president’s tomb north of Baghdad, who was one of the people that helped bury the corpse.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2008 | 10:30 am