Venezuela Gets Russian Missiles, Announces Military Unit

Chavez said the missiles are for self-defense and denied that Venezuela poses a military threat to other countries.
Source: FOXNews.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 5:19 pm

Miss North Carolina USA Kristen Dalton crowned Miss USA 2009 in ... - Los Angeles Times

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Brussels to probe seven airlines

The European Commission is to investigate seven major European and American airlines accused of anti-competitive practices.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:17 am

La Machine: Giant Robot Spiders in Yokohama (pics/video)

Run! Run away!

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:16 am

Ship fights off attack; Pirates free food aid ship

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- Somali pirates attacked a Maltese flagged-ship before dawn Monday with rocket-propelled grenades, but the ship escaped unharmed, a NATO spokesman said....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:15 a... | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:15 am

Urban Experiment Sets Thousands Loose on City

Thousands of chalk wielding people descended on Grand Rapids in an urban experiment that left the city's sidewalks riddled with art.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:15 am

Plane hijacked in Jamaica's Montego Bay; crew held

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- A gunman described as "mentally challenged" hijacked a Canadian jet on the tarmac near the resort city of Montego Bay and was holding six members of the flight crew hostage after releasing the passengers unharmed, officials said Monday....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:15 a... | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:10 am

UBS sells Brazil unit as banks step up disposals - Reuters

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Israel protests at racism talks

Israel recalls its ambassador to Switzerland in protest at an anti-racism conference in Geneva attended by Iran's president.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:09 am

IAEA urges sticking to talks with North Korea, Iran

BEIJING (Reuters) - U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei said on Monday more talk and deeper trust were needed to defuse nuclear disputes with North Korea and Iran, and urged Washington to stick to dialogue with both states.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:08 am

2008 "Worst Year" In Fortune 500 History

2008 was the worst year in the history of the Fortune 500 for America's largest companies. From $645 billion in profits in 2007, profits dropped this year to just $98.9 billion - an 84.7 percent decline! Eleven of the top 25 largest corporate losses in list history took place last year.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:08 am

Palestinian water crisis deepens

Bad management by the Palestinian Authority and restrictions by Israel have led to severe water shortages, says a World Bank report.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:07 am

H.K. signs trade promotion deal with Vietnam+

(Kyodo) _ Hong Kong has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam covering education, trade promotion and finance to boost closer economic ties, financial chief John Tsang said...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:05 am

2 killed by damage from north Alabama storms

Authorities say two people in northern Alabama have been killed in separate accidents caused by heavy storms.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:04 am

SCENARIOS-What could happen in S.Africa's election - Reuters

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Gunman holds plane, crew at airport in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica - A gunman described as "mentally challenged" hijacked a Canadian jet on the tarmac near the resort city of Montego Bay and was holding members...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:01 am

Canjet crew held hostage in Jamaica

Gunman described as ‘mentally challenged' takes over Canadian jet on tarmac near resort city of Montego Bay; passengers released unharmed

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:01 am

Gunman holds up Jamaica aircraft

A man hijacks a passenger plane in the Jamaican resort of Montego Bay, and is reportedly still holding six crew hostage.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 11:00 am

Gunman holds plane and crew in Jamaican resort

KINGSTON (Reuters) - A gunman described as "mentally challenged" was holding six crew members on a commercial jet in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on Monday after all passengers on the aircraft were released, authorities said.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:57 am

Relay for Life raises $46K - The George Washington University The GW Hatchet

Source: Google News | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:56 am

U.N. officials seek to rescue shunned race meeting

GENEVA (Reuters) - United Nations officials sought on Monday to salvage a U.N. racism conference that Washington and its major allies are boycotting, effectively ceding the spotlight to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:55 am

Suicide bomber strikes US soldiers in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) -- A suicide bomber wearing an Iraqi military uniform struck a U.S. military delegation visiting the mayor of violence-wracked Baqouba on Monday, injuring at least eight American soldiers and nine others....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:15 a... | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:55 am

Suicide bomber strikes US soldiers in Iraq

A suicide bomber wearing an Iraqi military uniform struck a U.S. military delegation visiting the mayor of violence-wracked Baqouba on Monday, injuring at least eight American soldiers and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:55 am

Resort Scare: Gunman Hijacks Jet, Holds Crew Hostage

"Mentally challenged" gunman hijacked plane at Jamaica's Montego Bay airport.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:54 am

'Thousands flee' Sri Lanka combat

Sri Lanka's military says at least 25,000 civilians have escaped from a Tamil Tiger-held area after the army smashed a fortification.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:52 am

Gunman Hijacks Canadian Jet In Jamaica

A gunman has hijacked a Canadian charter jet at the airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica. All passengers were released, but the man was still holding the plane's crew onboard.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:51 am

Maine inmate finds moneybag with church proceeds

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine - An inmate serving time for forgery and theft is being commended for turning over a discarded moneybag that he found while picking up roadside trash. John...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:50 am

UN: Pirates release ship to speed food to Somalia

NAIROBI, Kenya - In a rare case of good news, Somali pirates quickly released a Lebanese-owned cargo ship after only a few days once they found out it was headed to pick up...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:49 am

LEAD: Japan's March convenience store sales rise 4.2%, up for 11th month+

TOKYO, April 20 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: RECASTING WITH MORE INFO) Japan's convenience store sales in March increased 4.2 percent from a year earlier to 613.40 billion yen on a same-store...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:49 am

That's profiling, DHS! - Boston Herald

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U.S. Mulls Striking Somali Terror Training Camps

The Obama administration is watching more than just pirates in Somalia. Officials have been tracking a Somali terrorist group and are weighing whether to strike some of its training camps.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:48 am

Pirates release ship for 'ransom'

Somali pirates release a Togo-flagged cargo ship seized last week after a ransom is paid.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:47 am

Bin Laden deputy slams Obama plan for Afghanistan

CAIRO - Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader has ridiculed President Barack Obama's plan to increase troop numbers in Afghanistan in a new Internet audio recording released Monday. Ayman...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:47 am

Tamil Tigers given 24 hours to surrender - guardian.co.uk

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CIA waterboarded al-Qaida suspects 266 times - guardian.co.uk

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Oil falls below $50 as investors eye US earnings

VIENNA - Expectations that a slew of new U.S. corporate earnings reports could temper optimism about global economic recovery pushed oil prices below $50 a barrel Monday. Benchmark...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:46 am

Iran's top judge orders probe into American's case

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's official news agency says the country's judiciary chief has ordered a full investigation into the case of an U.S. journalist convicted of spying and sentenced to eight years in prison....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:15 a... | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:46 am

Iran's top judge orders probe into American's case

Iran's official news agency says the country's judiciary chief has ordered a full investigation into the case of an U.S. journalist convicted of spying and sentenced to eight years in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:45 am

U.N.: NKorea Could Restart Nuclear Facilities

U.N. nuclear body says NKorea could restart nuclear facilities within months.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:44 am

UN says NKorea could restart nuclear facilities

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea could restart its nuclear facilities within months, the chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog warned Monday, but added he was optimistic that negotiations on halting Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions could be revived....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:15 a... | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:44 am

Boston library thinking of selling some items

BOSTON - Boston Public Library officials are thinking of selling or giving away some items from the venerable institution's extensive collection, but say budget cuts...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:39 am

Soccer: Japan play soccer like a computer, says former star Nakata+

(Kyodo) _ Former Japan and AS Roma star Hidetoshi Nakata thinks Japan play soccer like a computer and reckons the national team's speedy, passing game can only take them so far on the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:39 am

Kyodo economic news summary -4-+

(Kyodo) _ ---------- H.K. jobless rate hits 5.2%, highest since 2005 HONG KONG - Hong Kong's latest quarterly jobless rate rose to 5.2 percent due to a bad economy and weak labor...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:39 am

Defiant Iguodala leads Sixers over Magic - Philadelphia Inquirer

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Pepsi Bids $6 Billion for Largest Bottlers, Posts Flat Profit - Wall Street Journal

Source: Google News | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:36 am

UN: Pirates release ship to speed food to Somalia

In a rare case of good news, Somali pirates quickly released a Lebanese-owned cargo ship after only a few days once they found out it was headed to pick up food aid for Africa, a U.N....
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:35 am

H.K. jobless rate hits 5.2%, highest since 2005+

(Kyodo) _ Hong Kong's latest quarterly jobless rate rose to 5.2 percent due to a bad economy and weak labor market, and the figure is expected to grow in the near term, the labor minister
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:35 am

Israel orders home ambassador to Switzerland

JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel recalled its ambassador to Switzerland Monday for "consultations" to protest the Swiss president's meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ahead of a U.N.-sponsored racism conference in Geneva....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:15 a... | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:34 am

Israel orders home ambassador to Switzerland

Israel recalled its ambassador to Switzerland Monday for "consultations" to protest the Swiss president's meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ahead of a U.N.-sponsored...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:34 am

Thousands flee Tamil rebels' zone: Sri Lanka (AFP)

AFP - Tens of thousands of civilians on Monday escaped from the area still held by Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers, signalling that the rebels' "complete defeat" was imminent, President Mahinda Rajapakse said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:33 am

Obama seeks to boost CIA morale

US President Barack Obama is set to visit the CIA to reassure staff following revelations about harsh interrogations.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:30 am

The reason the Dreamcast died?

Ten seconds in, you can get a glimpse of why the Dreamcast may have died. Peter Moore kicking a soccer ball in the office may seem fun but it doesn't move consoles.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:30 am

U.N. Chief: "Time Is Now" To Stop Racism

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged the world to rally against the threat that intolerance could rise as a result of the economic crisis, saying "the time is now" to stamp out racism.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:29 am

PepsiCo offers $6-billion for bottlers

Food and beverage maker reports better-than-expected first-quarter results

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:29 am

10-year 'milestone' for Columbine survivors

Tributes to the victims of the Columbine school shooting 10 years ago began Sunday evening with a candlelight vigil at the native ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:26 am

Iran urges Obama not to comment on journalist

Iran urged President Barack Obama on Monday not to comment on the case of a U.S. journalist convicted of spying and sentenced to eight years in prison before learning the details.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:22 am

Hamas 'killing' Palestinian foes

Palestinian militant group Hamas has killed and maimed dozens of political rivals in Gaza in 2009, Human Rights Watch says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:21 am

Cuba, Obama elbow economic crisis off summit stage

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) -- Latin American nations may be slipping into recession and the Caribbean's tourism lifeblood may be drying up, but the region's economic crisis has been overshadowed by the political developments at a summit of the hemisphere's leaders....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:15 a... | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:20 am

Cuba, Obama elbow economic crisis off summit stage

Latin American nations may be slipping into recession and the Caribbean's tourism lifeblood may be drying up, but the region's economic crisis has been overshadowed by the political...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:20 am

Sunset vigil marks Columbine's 10th anniversary (AP)

AP - Hundreds attended a sunset candlelight vigil on Sunday to honor the 13 victims of the Columbine High School massacre on the eve of its 10th anniversary.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:19 am

Garden impossible

How do you grow trees in the driest place on Earth?
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:18 am

Iran orders 'fair' Saberi appeal

Iran's judiciary chief orders a "quick and fair" appeal for US-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi, jailed last week for spying.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:14 am

Obama: Strengthening Enemy Ties Is Good?

Obama says he wants to lead, not lecture, on democracy.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:12 am

Official: Obama doesn't want interrogation charges (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama does not intend to prosecute Bush administration officials who devised the policies that led to the harsh interrogation of suspected terrorists, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel said Sunday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:12 am

Facebook's Site Governance Vote: A Massive Con?

Global privacy watchdog, Privacy International added its take; claiming that Facebook's Site Governance Vote is nothing more than a "publicity stunt and a massive confidence trick on its 200 million users."

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:10 am

Photographer: Madonna wrong about NY horse fall (AP)

AP - A photographer who says he captured images of Madonna after she fell off a horse in the Hamptons over the weekend disputes the singer's account of how the accident happened.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:09 am

Beyonce talks tour, movie, Etta James and Twitter

NEW YORK - Beyonce says one of the toughest parts of summer tour has been condensing more than a decade's hits into a two-hour show. Judging from a recent photo shoot,...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:07 am

Plane hijacked in Jamaica's Montego Bay; crew held

A gunman described as "mentally challenged" forced his way onto a Canadian jet on the tarmac near the Jamaican resort city of ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:07 am

Obama says reaching out to enemies strengthens US

WASHINGTON - Barack Obama's mission to Latin America was about goodwill, and he came home claiming progress, backed by leaders from the region who took a liking to his...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:03 am

SCENARIOS-Is there an escape route from Thailand's crisis? - Reuters

Source: Google News | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:03 am

UN chief disappointed by boycotts at racism forum (AFP)

AFP - UN chief Ban Ki-Moon on Monday opened a five-day UN review conference on racism, saying he was "profoundly disappointed" at the boycotts by some Western countries while all forms of racism persist.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:02 am

EU probes transatlantic airline alliance pacts

Air Canada among airlines under investigation in probe of Star and Oneworld alliances

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:01 am

Gunman holds plane and crew in Jamaican resort (Reuters)

Reuters - A gunman, described as "mentally challenged," was holding five crew members on a commercial jet in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on Monday after all passengers on the aircraft were released, authorities said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:00 am

Embryo Debate Raised In An IVF Treatment

New research from Finland suggests that when using in vitro fertilization, pregnancies can be achieved by implanting only one embryo. American fertility specialists are implanting more than one embryo. Why do they do that, and will the practice change.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:00 am

Obama Connects With Latin American Leaders

U.S. officials are calling this weekend's "Summit of the Americas" a success, even though it didn't produce unanimous agreement on a hemispheric action plan. President Obama used the meeting to establish new relationships with many leaders from Central and South America — including some who are historically hostile to the U.S.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Apr 2009 | 10:00 am

Plane hijacked in Jamaica's Montego Bay; crew held (AP)

AP - A gunman described as "mentally challenged" hijacked a Canadian jet on the tarmac near the resort city of Montego Bay and was holding members of the flight crew hostage after releasing the passengers unharmed, officials said Monday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:59 am

The Green Agenda

As we prepare for Earth Day, Congress is considering major new environmental legislation this week. The Daily Beast’s guide to Obama’s plan to save the world.
Source: The Daily Beast - Big Fat Story | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:53 am

Map of the Horn of Africa showing the location of the Gulf of Aden

Map of the Horn of Africa showing the location of the Gulf of Aden. Somali pirates have released one more ship but still held 19 others on Monday, as foreign navies chased sea brigands around the Gulf...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:52 am

Somali pirates transit to shore while under observation by a US Navy ship off the coast of Somalia

A file photo shows Somali pirates transit to shore while under observation by a US Navy ship off the coast of Somalia. Somali pirates have released one more ship but still held 19 others on Monday, as...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:52 am

Canada facing long-term pension funding crisis: survey

Senior corporate executives express highest level of concern since annual survey began six years ago

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:52 am

Group warms up to sing about Bay State as jazz mecca

A newly formed group will blow Massachusetts' horn as a destination for jazz music and education. MassJazz launches next month to market the state's jazz festivals,...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:43 am

Monday morning briefing

At the top of the agenda for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority's meeting Wednesday is a Pike preliminary report blaming managerial decisions for the Easter traffic...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:43 am

Tamil rebels have denied using civilians as 'human shields'

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has said that more than 35,000 civilians managed to flee the last area controlled by Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers. Rajapakse said the rebels' "complete defeat" was imminent...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:40 am

The LTTE has waged a 30-year campaign for a Tamil honeland in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan civilians at a temporary shelter in the northern town of Vavuniya. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has said that more than 35,000 civilians managed to flee the last area controlled by...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:40 am

The UN says up to 100,000 civilians are trapped in the sliver of coastal jungle controlled by the Tamil rebels

A Sri Lankan soldier stands guard at an army checkpoint in Colombo on April 17. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has said that more than 35,000 civilians managed to flee the last area controlled...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:40 am

Iran in Starring Role at U.N. Racism Meeting

U.N. divided as U.S. boycotts racism meeting over fears of criticism of Israel.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:35 am

UN chief: economic crisis threatens more racism

GENEVA (AP) -- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the world Monday to rally against the threat that intolerance could rise as a result of the economic crisis, saying "the time is now" to stamp out racism....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:15 a... | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:35 am

UN chief: economic crisis threatens more racism (AP)

AP - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the world Monday to rally against the threat that intolerance could rise as a result of the economic crisis, saying "the time is now" to stamp out racism.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:35 am

Chávez's Literary Gift to Obama Becomes Bestseller Overnight

A 36-year-old historical tract attacking the imperialist exploitation of Latin America has become an improbable overnight bestseller after the Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez abruptly presented a copy to Barack Obama.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:31 am

Bin Laden deputy slams Obama's Afghan plan

Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader is ridiculing President Barack Obama's plan to increase troop numbers in Afghanistan, warning that doing so will add fuel to the fire.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:26 am

Man hijacks plane at Jamaica airport

A gunman described as "mentally challenged" hijacked a Canadian charter plane on the tarmac near the resort city of Montego Bay and was holding the flight crew hostage, officials said Monday.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:17 am

Iran tells U.S. to respect Iranian court rulings

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday an Iranian-American journalist jailed for espionage had the right to appeal against her eight-year sentence, but that the United States should respect rulings issued by Iranian courts.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:14 am

UN chief regrets boycott of racism meeting

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon defends disputed draft declaration as 'carefully balanced'

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:13 am

China brings hope, threat to global automakers

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Top auto executives projected sales growth of up to 10 percent this year in China, but this lone bright spot among the world's major car markets is also producing ambitious potential rivals to the global auto majors.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:10 am

China brings hope, threat to global automakers (Reuters)

Reuters - Top auto executives projected sales growth of up to 10 percent this year in China, but this lone bright spot among the world's major car markets is also producing ambitious potential rivals to the global auto majors.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:10 am

Fox Business Reporter Calls Out Daily Show Jon Leibowart

Once again, the princess of smirk and snark takes a news clip out of context for his stoner mob/audience...this longer clip shows you the whole story.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:08 am

Ban Ki-moon

UN chief Ban Ki-Moon, seen here in March 2009, has opened a five- day UN review conference on racism, saying he was "profoundly disappointed" at the boycotts by some countries while all forms of racism...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 9:02 am

The public are fast losing patience with thuggish policing

This aggression is no doubt linked to the government's nasty habit of writing laws that prefer the convenience of security forces to the rights of free citizens. But the police are public servants, not government enforcers. Their job is to keep the peace, not clear the streets of dissent.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:59 am

Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahrudi

Iran's judiciary chief Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahrudi, seen here in 2006, has ordered a "quick and fair" appeal for US-Iranian reporter Roxana Saberi, who was sentenced last week to eight years in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:55 am

Roxana Saberi has worked for the US National Public Radio, the BBC and Fox News

US-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi -- seen here in an image from the National Press Photographers Association -- has been sentenced to eight years in jail on charges of spying for the United States. Iran's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:55 am

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called on the Tehran prosecutor to examine the case against Roxana Saberi

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, seen here on April 19, has called for "justice" for Roxana Saberi and said the US reporter should be given the right to defend herself.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:55 am

Roxana Saberi's parents have appealed to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for the release of their daughter

Roxana Saberi's parents have appealed to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for the release of their daughter. Iran's judiciary chief has ordered a "quick and fair" appeal for Saberi, who was...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:55 am

Sixers looking to stay cool after stunning Magic (AP)

AP - Mindful of the past, the Philadelphia 76ers are doing their best to forget a thrilling Game 1 win.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:55 am

NYT: 2 suspects waterboarded 266 times

CIA interrogators used waterboarding, the near-drowning technique that top Obama administration officials have described as illegal torture, 266 times on two key prisoners from al-Qaida.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:54 am

TPB FTW - The Pirate Bay Blog

The Pirate Bay guys explain in their latest blog post that they do not want donations since they won't pay those "silly" fines. Instead, they want you to seed a bit more, buy a shirt, and vote!

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:53 am

Chef's French flair serves up 'scandale' in Yellowknife

Yellowknife's city council demands restaurateur drop the use of 'le' from name of beloved Wildcat Cafe

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:47 am

Pirates are Somalia's godfathers

Coastal villagers find both blessings and ruin at hands of sea robbers, who grow rich off ransoms.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:35 am

Canada's oldest summer theatre destroyed by fire

Red Barn Theatre was a well known cultural fixture in the Lake Simcoe area, and with 59 years of staging performances

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:30 am

Food-safety agency planning cutbacks, union says

CFIA accused of moving to cut spending by as much as 15 per cent to cover cost of emergency fund

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:26 am

Floodwaters seem to crest in Winnipeg; residents survey ruin

More than 2,200 people have fled their homes and officials warn that rainfall could spoil the reprieve

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:26 am

Jilted bride takes immigration protest to Parliament

Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration says marriage fraud investigations take back seat to crime, security

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:25 am

14 polo horses die at Florida tournament

Veterinarians are trying to find out why at least 14 polo horses died in a short time before their match at a Florida tournament.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Apr 2009 | 8:09 am

One Way to Get Your Hands on a Bit of NYC Real Estate

The Queens Museum of Art most famous asset is its 9,335-square-foot scale model of New York City originally built for the '64 World’s Fair. The Panorama has 895,000 structures replicating every street, bridge & skyscraper in the 5 boroughs. Faced with a downturn in donations the museum has come up with a creative idea: An Adopt-a-Building program!

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:50 am

Bigger Guns for Mexican Drugs Cartels

Mexican arms race: Drug cartels, at war with army, go for bigger guns.
Source: ABC News: International | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:47 am

Mexican arms race: bigger guns for drug cartels

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- An escalating arms race among Mexico's drug cartels casts doubt on whether Mexico or the U.S. can stop the flow of weaponry, despite renewed vows last week from presidents of both countries....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:15 a... | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:33 am

New sections of China's Great Wall uncovered

BEIJING - The Great Wall of China is even greater than once thought. A two-year government mapping study has uncovered new sections of the ancient Chinese monument that total about 180 miles (290 kilometers), according to a report...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:18 am

Screen Actors Guild board narrowly OKs new contract

In a split vote reflecting ongoing fissures within the union, the board votes 53% in favor of a new two-year contract that is largely modeled on one forged last year by other Hollywood talent guilds.

The Screen Actors Guild board of directors, moving a step closer toward resolving a nine-month stalemate with the studios that rattled Hollywood's nerves and roiled its largest entertainment union, narrowly approved a new film and TV contract for its members Sunday.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Obama defends greeting Hugo Chavez

The president says Americans want him to interact with foreign leaders and that the U.S. has nothing to fear from Venezuela. He stresses importance of collaboration and earning goodwill.

Rebuffing criticism of the warm greetings he exchanged with Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, President Obama said Sunday that the United States, with its overwhelming military superiority and need to improve its global image, could afford to extend such diplomatic "courtesy."

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

First down, 15 to go for Lakers

Lakers open the playoffs with an uneven 113-100 victory over Utah that leaves an unsatisfying taste for a team with serious designs on the NBA title.

The Lakers actually won a playoff opener on their home court, which Boston, San Antonio, Orlando and alleged up-and-comer Portland couldn't claim.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Mental damage from CIA tactics is disputed

Justice Department memos say no permanent harm was inflicted from interrogation techniques, but some doctors and psychologists disagree.

The conclusion in recently released Justice Department memos that CIA interrogation techniques would not cause prolonged mental harm is disputed by some doctors and psychologists, who say that the mental damage incurred from the practices is significant and undeniable.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Nelson Mandela smiles on candidate Jacob Zuma

Mandela takes a rare step into the political fray, appearing unannounced at a rally for presidential candidate Zuma, whose campaign has been marked by corruption charges.

Nelson Mandela's hobbling steps up to the stage at an African National Congress election rally Sunday were painfully slow, but they were a powerful political boost to president-in-waiting Jacob Zuma.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Iraq elects parliament speaker after 4-month impasse

The selection of the mild-mannered Iyad Samarrai of the Sunni Iraqi Islamic Party is seen as a setback for Prime Minister Nouri Maliki.

Iraq's parliament ended four months of legislative paralysis Sunday by electing a new speaker who supporters hope will bring both muscle and discipline to the notoriously disorderly body.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 7:00 am

Shot may have been fired outside hijacked plane

A Canadian airline official says a shot may have been fired outside the jet where six crew members are being held hostage near the Jamaican resort city of Montego Bay.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Apr 2009 | 6:48 am

American Doctor Charged in Deaths of 3 Patients in Australia

A Brisbane Magistrates Court judge ruled there was enough evidence to send Jayant Patel to trial on three counts of manslaughter and 10 other charges, including grievous bodily harm.
Source: FOXNews.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 6:18 am

NYT: Banks’ bailouts may convert to equity

In a shift, White House and Treasury Department officials say they can stretch what is left of the bailout fund further than they had expected by converting the government’s loans to big banks into common stock.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Apr 2009 | 6:17 am

Army’s Mr. Inside, Doc Blanchard, dies at 84

Felix “Doc” Blanchard, the 1945 Heisman Trophy winner and Army’s Mr. Inside in one of college football’s most famous backfields, has died. He was 84.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Apr 2009 | 5:58 am

Olympic Council of Asia threatens legal action

The Olympic Council of Asia is threatening legal action over allegations it attempted to buy votes for a seat on FIFA's executive committee.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Apr 2009 | 5:51 am

UN says NKorea could restart nuclear facilities

North Korea could restart its nuclear facilities within months, the chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog warned Monday, but added he was optimistic that negotiations on halting Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions could be revived.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Apr 2009 | 5:28 am

Billups leads Nuggets to 113-84 win over Hornets

Chauncey Billups settled down his teammates, then stepped up his game.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Apr 2009 | 5:21 am

Why Accidents (The Pregnant Kind) Happen

More than half the pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. Experts say a combination of a cultural mindset, lack of access to medical care and something known as "magical thinking" contribute to these numbers. But from birth control rings to shots to patches, there are more options than ever for avoiding unplanned pregnancy.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:54 am

Extremist tide rises in Pakistan

A top Islamist militant leader, emboldened by a peace agreement with Pakistan, lays out an ambitious plan to bring a "complete Islamic system" to the northwest region and the entire country.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:49 am

Thumbs To The News: Public Turns To Twitter

Businesses and individuals are increasingly turning to Twitter, Wikipedia and other social media and nonprofessional sources as primary destinations for news. This is raising the eyebrows of media critics and others, who caution against believing everything published online.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:44 am

UN says North Korea could restart nuclear facility

The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says North Korea could restart its nuclear facility within months, but that he hopes negotiations on halting Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions can be revived.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:43 am

Exxon knocks Wal-Mart off top of Fortune 500

Exxon Mobil has unseated Wal-Mart Stores to top the 2009 Fortune 500 list after a year the magazine called the worst ever for the country's 500 largest publicly traded companies.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:39 am

For Some, L.A.'s Skid Row Is For Beginnings

Skid Row, the area on the fringe of downtown Los Angeles, has always catered to the down and out. Today, the homeless, the business community and a growing population of permanent residents are learning to coexist.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:31 am

Mexico says 8 killed in attack on prison convoy

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- In the latest of a series of brazen, drug-related attacks, gunmen ambushed a prisoner transfer convoy in western Mexico, killing eight officers in a failed attempt to free a high-level cartel member, police said Sunday....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:15 a... | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:27 am

Important dates in surgeon's manslaughter case

A timeline of the case involving Dr. Jayant Patel, who is facing trial on manslaughter charges in the deaths of three patients in Australia from 2003 to early 2005:
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:27 am

Supreme Court Hears Case On English In Schools

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a case testing what states must do to comply with the federal law requiring public schools to teach children to speak English. The issue is complicated by laws, politicians and the power of state legislatures to decide how to spend taxpayer money.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:18 am

Oil falls below $50 as investors eye US earnings

Oil prices fell below $50 a barrel Monday in Asia as investors braced for a slew of U.S. corporate earnings reports this week that could temper optimism about global economic recovery.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:16 am

Survey: economy declining, but recession abating

The economy is still in decline but results from a new economic survey show evidence the recession is abating as more companies see rising demand for their products, taper plans for job cuts and report profit margins on the uptick.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:11 am

Army's Mr. Inside, Doc Blanchard, dies at 84

Felix "Doc" Blanchard, the 1945 Heisman Trophy winner and Army's Mr. Inside in one of college football's most famous backfields, has died. He was 84.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:10 am

Obama reaches out to U.S. antagonists

President Obama said Sunday he has seen positive signs from both Cuba and Venezuela in his four-day trip to Central America, ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:08 am

In 2009, Earth Day is for everybody, every day

Environmental consciousness has become part of the mainstream, says Steve Cohen of the Earth Institute.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:07 am

Washington, D.C. will be 1st to get free mobile TV

Washington will be the first U.S. city to get free digital TV broadcasts for mobile devices like cell phones, laptop computers and in-car entertainment systems, broadcasters were set to announce Monday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:05 am

Concerns raised on pace of stimulus

The federal government has committed just $60 billion so far for projects from the $787 billion economic stimulus package.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:05 am

U.S. may convert bank bailout to equity share: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Obama administration officials have determined they can avoid asking Congress for more bank bailout funds by converting existing loans to the largest U.S. banks into common stock, The New York Times reported on Sunday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:04 am

The Past Complicates Iraq's Efforts To Move On

Iraqi leaders are calling for reconciliation between Sunnis and Shiites, and U.S. forces are trying to help. While some in Iraq may want to live together, many say they are unwilling and unable to forget the bloody past.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:01 am

Most diverse Cabinet in history still incomplete

Three months after taking office, President Obama will convene his first Cabinet meeting on Monday still one seat short of a ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 4:00 am

Sept. 11 planner waterboarded 183 times: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - CIA interrogators used the waterboarding technique on Khalid Sheik Mohammed, the admitted planner of the September 11 attacks, 183 times and 83 times on another al Qaeda suspect, The New York Times said on Sunday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 3:36 am

New Orleans housing project is model for recovery

Pontchartrain Park is at the core of a massive undertaking to acquire and sell 4,500 lots formerly occupied by Katrina-ravaged ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 3:32 am

Relief as British hostage Robin Barry Hughes is released by Nigerian militants

One of two British hostages that were kidnapped in the restive Niger Delta seven months ago.
Source: Telegraph Major News | 20 Apr 2009 | 2:32 am

Despite heavy recruitment, CIA still short on bilingual staff

Just 13% of CIA employees speak a foreign language, according to CIA data provided at USA TODAY's request.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 1:49 am

Bushfire victims had no hope, Commission told

MELBOURNE - Bushfire victims had no hope of anticipating the catastrophe of Black Saturday because warnings on the day were insufficient, the royal commission into Victoria's bushfires has heard. The commission is in its first...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 20 Apr 2009 | 1:19 am

Obama Praises Pirate Rescue Operation

President Barack Obama pledged that the U.S. would seek to halt the increasing threat of piracy off the Horn of Africa.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 1:00 am

Pirates Vow To "Slaughter" Americans

Somali pirates vowed to hunt down American ships and kill their sailors and French forces detained 11 other brigands. Pirates fired grenades and automatic weapons at an American freighter loaded with food aid but the ship escaped.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 1:00 am

NATO Ships, Helicopters Foil Pirate Attack

A NATO spokesman says alliance warships and helicopters have foiled an attack on a Norwegian tanker by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden. Meanwhile, a Belgian ship with a 10-person crew has reportedly been hijacked.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 1:00 am

Iraq Stock Exchange goes electronic

The Iraq Stock Exchange is switching from writing on a big board to computers. The ISX launched electronic trading on Sunday, ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 20 Apr 2009 | 12:48 am

Columbine students strive 10 years after massacre

LITTELTON, Colorado -The "boy in the window" - who fell bloodied and paralyzed into the arms of rescuers during the horrifying Columbine High shooting rampage - is doing just fine. Now 27, Patrick Ireland has regained mobility...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 20 Apr 2009 | 12:47 am

U.S. troops train to advise Afghan forces

FORT POLK, Louisiana (Reuters) - When U.S. soldiers rolled into an Afghan security force base in their Humvee vehicles at dawn one cold morning, they came not to lead but to listen.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 20 Apr 2009 | 12:27 am

New Holocaust memorial opens in Chicago

SKOKIE, Illinois - Thousands of people yesterday attended the opening of a US$45 million (NZ$79m) Holocaust museum in a Chicago suburb perhaps best known for an aborted march by neo-Nazis decades ago. The 6,039 square-metre Illinois...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 20 Apr 2009 | 12:06 am

Summit Ending On Hopeful Note For Obama

President Barack Obama is wrapping up a summit with other leaders in the Western Hemisphere the same way he began it: Pledging to reshape the image of the U.S. as a humble partner in addressing problems throughout the region.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 20 Apr 2009 | 12:00 am

Obama: Reaching Out To Enemies Strengthens U.S.

Defending his brand of world politics, President Obama said Sunday that he "strengthens our hand" by reaching out to enemies of the United States and making sure that the nation is a leader, not a lecturer, of democracy.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 19 Apr 2009 | 11:38 pm

Stanford asks to unfreeze funds to pay lawyers

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Allen Stanford, the Texas financier facing civil charges for a massive fraud, has asked a judge to unfreeze at least $10 million in assets to allow him to pay his defense attorneys, according to court documents filed on Sunday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Apr 2009 | 10:59 pm

'Cowardly' NZ wrong to snub UN racism meeting, say Greens

New Zealand's no-show at an anti-racism UN meeting is "cowardly", says the Green Party. Foreign Minister Murray McCully confirmed New Zealand will not take part in the conference today. But Green Party foreign affairs spokesman...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Apr 2009 | 9:54 pm

Obama sees signs of better Cuba and Venezuela ties

PORT OF SPAIN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday he saw "potential positive signs" of better relations with Cuba and Venezuela, but he called on Cuba to back them up by giving its people more political freedom.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 19 Apr 2009 | 9:33 pm

The Melting Of U.S. Policy Against Cuba

On the heels of a number of moves by the Obama administration aimed at improving relations with long-time adversary Cuba, Jeff Greenfield takes us behind the headlines ...
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 9:00 pm

2010 Census Stirs Debate In Washington

More than 100,000 people started work for one organization this month: the U.S. Census Bureau. The 2010 census doesn't start until next year, but it's already generating strong debate in Washington. The results will affect many things, including congressional district borders.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 19 Apr 2009 | 8:58 pm

China's panda centre to be replaced

China will break ground for a new panda breeding centre next month to replace a world-famous preserve badly damaged in last year's huge earthquake in southwestern Sichuan province. The new facility will host more than US$200...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Apr 2009 | 8:15 pm

US charm offensive softens old scars

PORT-OF-SPAIN - United States President Barack Obama has used his debut at the summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago to recast Washington's relations with Latin America with a charm offensive and to draw a line under the Bush...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Apr 2009 | 8:00 pm

Texas children die in car after cellphone call

Five Texas children died after their car slid into a rain-swollen ditch when the driver lost control while trying to answer a cellphone. John Cannon, a Houston police spokesman, said the driver of the car was the father of four...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Apr 2009 | 7:15 pm

Mexico says 8 killed in attack on prison convoy

MEXICO CITY - In the latest of a series of brazen, drug-related attacks, gunmen ambushed a prisoner transfer convoy in western Mexico, killing eight officers in a failed attempt to free a high-level cartel member, police said yesterday. At...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Apr 2009 | 7:00 pm

Trapped civilians shelled in no-fire zone

Hundreds of civilians are being killed or seriously injured in artillery and gun attacks as the Sri Lankan Army attempts to finish off the last Tamil Tiger rebels trapped in a shrinking pocket of land. Injured civilians lucky ...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 19 Apr 2009 | 7:00 pm

WATCH: Help Wanted: Spy Gadget Guru

Source: ABC News: International | 19 Apr 2009 | 5:10 pm

Gunmen Kidnap 2 Foreign Aid Workers in Somalia

An aid worker says gunmen seized 2 foreign aid workers in Somalia.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 3:42 pm

Report: Father Tries to Sell 'Slumdog' Child Star

The poverty-stricken father of 'Slumdog Millionaire' child star Rubina Ali plans to become a millionaire himself-by selling his 9-year-old daughter.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 3:31 pm

Ahmadinejad: Let Journalist Defend Herself

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said an American journalist sentenced to eight years in prison on charges of spying for the U.S. should be allowed to offer a full defense at her appeal, the state news agency reported.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 2:48 pm

Scientist, About to Turn 100, Still Working

Rita Levi Montalcini, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, said Saturday that even though she is about to turn 100, her mind is sharper than it was when she was 20.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 2:11 pm

Iraqi Parliament Elects News Speaker

Iraq's parliament has elected a new speaker after months of political paralysis.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 1:59 pm

NATO Forces Foil Pirate Attack on Norwegian Tanker

NATO warships and helicopters pursued Somali pirates for seven hours after they attacked a Norwegian tanker, NATO said, and the high-speed chase only ended when warning shots were fired at the pirates.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 1:21 pm

Suspected U.S. Missiles Kill 3 In Pakistan

Suspected U.S. missiles struck a Taliban compound in a northwestern Pakistan militant stronghold bordering Afghanistan, killing three people, officials said.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 12:20 pm

British Actress Found Hanged Days After Show's Finale

The body of Stephanie Parker, 22, was discovered on open ground near Pontypridd on Saturday morning, South Wales Police said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 12:10 pm

Nigerian Militants Free British Hostage, Another Still Held

The official said he had no information on Hughes' condition or if a ransom had been paid to secure his release.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 12:06 pm

Mexican Police Convoy Ambushed, 8 Killed

Eight Mexican law enforcement officers were killed in a brazen attack on a police convoy transporting an important drug suspect to a prison in western Mexico.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 12:00 pm

Italy Agrees to Accept 140 Stranded Migrants

The Italian government "has decided to let humanitarian reasons prevail," Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 19 Apr 2009 | 11:33 am