EU sets 100 billion euro climate summit goal (AFP)

ActionAid activists display a banner prior to a European Union summit near the European Council headquarters in Brussels on October 29. EU leaders have agreed to enter world climate talks arguing that poorer nations will need 100 billion euros a year by 2020 to tackle global warming, but failed to set levels for Europe's contribution, a draft text said.(AFP/File/Georges Gobet)AFP - EU leaders have agreed to enter world climate talks arguing that poorer nations will need 100 billion euros a year by 2020 to tackle global warming, but failed to set levels for Europe's contribution, a draft text said on Friday.



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Figure skating: Suzuki 4th in short program at Cup of China+

(Kyodo) _ Japanese figure skaters Akiko Suzuki and Fumie Suguri came fourth and sixth, respectively, on Friday in the women's short program at the Cup of China, the third event of the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:31 am

Gotham pity for Pedro Martinez

NEW YORK - Seemed like old times at Yankee Stadium last night. Pedro Martinez hears "Who's Your Daddy?" chants, Pedro Martinez flashes vintage off-speed...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:30 am

Yankees Tie World Series, Beat Phillies 3-1

The Yankees and Phillies have Friday off after New York tied things up in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday night. After Philadelphia won Wednesday's opener 6-1, the Yankees came back with a 3-1 win. Game 3 will be at Philadelphia Saturday night.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:30 am

Brad Childress , Mike McCarthy forever linked by Brett Favre

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - One coach parted with a legend, shipping out the most decorated quarterback in league history in favor of a younger, newer model. The other coach...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:27 am

Ex-NBA player David Vaughn's fall after NBA riches

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - David Vaughn knows the adulation of NBA crowds. He also knows the humbling task of maneuvering his 6-foot-9 frame into his Chevy Impala to sleep. Less...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:25 am

Clinton faces Pakistani anger at Predator attacks

ISLAMABAD (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton came face-to-face Friday with Pakistani anger over U.S. aerial drone attacks in tribal areas along the Afghan border, a strategy that U.S. officials say has succeeded in killing key terrorist leaders....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:25 a... | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:25 am

Clinton faces Pakistani anger at Predator attacks (AP)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center right, poses for photos beside Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, center left, and two unidentified people in front of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Clinton is on a three-day state visit to Pakistan. (AP Photo)AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton came face-to-face Friday with Pakistani anger over U.S. aerial drone attacks in tribal areas along the Afghan border, a strategy that U.S. officials say has succeeded in killing key terrorist leaders.



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Alcatel-Lucent Q3 loss widens to $269 million

Alcatel-Lucent SA saw its net loss widen in the third quarter as the telecommunications equipment maker lost sales in Europe, its key carrier market.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:23 am

Rapper releases video directed by Heath Ledger

An Australian rapper who was a boyhood friend of Heath Ledger has released a music video the star directed shortly before his death.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:20 am

Joan Benoit Samuelson uses running to spread green message

NEW YORK - Joan Benoit Samuelson loves to end a summer run with a dip in the ocean. No better way to stretch out her legs than a little breaststroke kick. Once the weather...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:20 am

Search Is On For Mid-Air Collision Survivors In Calif.

The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy were searching early Friday for as many as nine people off the Southern California coast following a collision between a Coast Guard plane and a Marine Corps helicopter, officials said. The crash was reported at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, about 50 miles off the San Diego County coast and 15 miles east of San Clemente Island.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:20 am

Anna Grzebien, Meaghan Francella lead at KOLON Championshp

INCHEON, South Korea - Anna Grzebien and Meaghan Francella each shot a 6-under 66 in wet but comfortable conditions Friday for a share of the first-round lead at the LPGA...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:18 am

Ask AP: Geo-engineering, Bernard Madoff's assets

Purposely polluting the upper atmosphere? Reflecting sunlight with giant space mirrors?
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:17 am

Nine feared dead after US coastguard plane hits helicopter - guardian.co.uk


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Nine people are feared to have died after a US coastguard Hercules plane collided with a Marine Corps helicopter off the coast of southern California, officials said today. The crash was reported at 7.10pm local time yesterday. ...
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Good House-keeping on cartoon show

Boston Celtics guard Eddie House and his 9-year-old son, Jaelen, will star in "My Dad's a Pro,"...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:15 am

EU push for climate funding unity

EU leaders will try to break an impasse over funds to help poor countries fight global warming, on the last day of their summit.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:14 am

Clinton Justifies US Policy to Pakistani Tribal Leaders - Voice of America


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Clinton Justifies US Policy to Pakistani Tribal Leaders
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By VOA News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has again defended US policy to Pakistanis who are growing frustrated with growing violence in the region. Clinton spoke in Islamabad Friday to a group of tribal leaders from the troubled northwest ...
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Sony stays in the red, trims annual loss forecast (AP)

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2009 file photo, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan President Shawn Layden speaks on a new PlayStation 3 during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan. Sony reported Friday Oct. 30, 2009 a better-than-expected 26.3 billion yen loss ($289 million) for the July-September quarter as healthy sales of its PlayStation 3 game consoles and Michael Jackson catalog recordings helped along a gradual recovery. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye, FILE)AP - Sony reported a smaller-than-expected 26.3 billion yen ($289 million) quarterly loss as cost cuts combined with healthy sales of PlayStation 3 game consoles and Michael Jackson hits helped it inch toward recovery.



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Body-building jake Albert Arroyo enters not guilty plea

A former Boston firefighter known more for his brawn than his brains pleaded not guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court to charges he tried to bamboozle the city out of an...

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DA: Hospital hero justified

The hero special officer who came to the rescue of a screaming psychiatrist being slashed by her enraged patient Tuesday appears to be justified in killing the madman, said...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:11 am

Pirates to move British victims to hostage 'prison ship' - Times Online


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Pirates who abducted a British couple in the Indian Ocean claimed today that the Chandlers would be taken to a make-shift floating prison off the Somali coast with a host of fellow hostages. A leading pirate, who identified himself only by his first ...
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FBI investigates forgery claims against couple

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - The old man's sales pitch sounded plausible enough to art collector Don Fuson. The warning signs didn't appear until after Fuson paid him...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:06 am

Pakistan military closes in on Taliban stronghold

ISLAMABAD (AP) -- Pakistani forces killed two dozen militants in 24 hours and were closing in on a prominent insurgent stronghold in the mountains of South Waziristan, the army said Friday....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:25 a... | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:06 am

Pakistan military closes in on Taliban stronghold

Pakistani forces killed two dozen militants in 24 hours and were closing in on a prominent insurgent stronghold in the mountains of South Waziristan, the army said Friday. Government...
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Some who get vaccine not in high-risk groups (AP)

AP - It was bound to happen: Some people who aren't at high risk for swine flu complications got the much-in-demand vaccine.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:05 am

NYSE Euronext net profit down 28 pct in Q3 quarter

Trans-Atlantic stock market operator NYSE Euronext said Friday its net income plunged 28 percent in the third quarter as it cut prices in a bid to counter falling trading volume.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:04 am

Deal In Honduras Could End Political Crisis

Representatives of ousted President Manuel Zelaya finally reached an agreement with the interim government that could help end the monthslong dispute over Honduras' June 28 coup, and possibly pave the way for Zelaya's reinstatement. The Organization of American States announced the deal late Thursday.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:03 am

Nine missing after US air crash

A search is under way for nine people missing after a US Coast Guard plane and a military helicopter crash off California.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:02 am

'Big Brother 9' winner due in court in drug case

The winner of the reality TV show "Big Brother 9" is headed to federal court for a detention hearing on a drug charge.
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Republicans Worry About Losing N.Y. House Seat

When President Obama picked Republican Congressman John McHugh of New York to be secretary of the Army, he set the stage for a fierce battle over McHugh's seat. The election is days days away, and the race has inflamed the ideological struggle within the national Republican party.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

State Parks Juggle More Visitors With Budget Cuts

Because of the down economy, state and local government have put the squeeze on spending. Some of the first items on the chopping block were parks and after-school recreation programs. Those cuts come at a time when demands for the services are up.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

Afghan Decision Will Come With A Price Tag

President Obama holds the last of six White House meetings to re-examine the course set in Afghanistan Friday. Still unknown is how the president will come down on a request from his top commander there for additional U.S. troops. Any decision will require funding by Congress, and that's bound to put some Democrats on the spot about an increasingly unpopular war.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

Number Of Arrests Growing In Calif. Gang Rape

Police have made a sixth arrest in the alleged gang rape of a 15-year-old girl outside a Richmond, California, high school dance. Authorities say as many as ten assailants raped or committed other felonies against the girl.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

China Lifts Ban On U.S. Pork Products

American pork producers say China's decision to lift a ban on U.S. pork imports comes at a critical time. The industry is struggling because of fears over swine flu. China imposed the ban on U.S. pork five months ago following the outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus. The disease cannot be caught by eating pork.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

Economy Is Growing But So Is Unemployment

Data from the Commerce Department yesterday indicated the country has pulled out of the recession. The figures show the economy grew in the third quarter. Still, 15 million Americans are without jobs. And even if the economy keeps growing, it could be a while until employers put people back to work.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

Bratton Leaves LAPD For Corporate Job In New York

During his seven years as police chief, Bill Bratton had many words for criminals and troublemakers — calling them knuckleheads and nitwits. And he repeated his mantra "cops count, police matter" throughout his years on the force. Now he's moving back to New York for a job with a corporate security firm.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

Dutch court nixes teenager's round-the-world sail

A Dutch court has ruled that a 14-year-old girl is not yet experienced enough to set off on a record-breaking solo sailing trip around the world. Judges at Utrecht District Court also...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:58 am

Interim Honduran Leader Accepts Deal to End Crisis - Voice of America


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Interim Honduran Leader Accepts Deal to End Crisis
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By VOA News Honduran interim leader Roberto Micheletti says he is ready to sign a deal that could reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya and end the country's political crisis. Mr. Micheletti said late Thursday he has authorized his negotiating team ...
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Some who get vaccine not in high-risk groups

It was bound to happen: Some people who aren't at high risk for swine flu complications got the much-in-demand vaccine.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:57 am

Jimmy Claiborne did it his way... the right way

Since this was to be the epitaph on a storied, 30-year career with the Boston Police Department, Capt. Jimmy Claiborne had one request: "If you're going to write...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:56 am

Prince Mikasa hospitalized for minor cardiac arrest+

(Kyodo) _ Prince Mikasa, uncle of Emperor Akihito, was hospitalized at a Tokyo hospital Friday after being diagnosed as having suffered a minor cardiac arrest, the Imperial Household...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:55 am

A-Rod stuck in Series slump — so were Ruth, Gehrig

Alex Rodriguez has been an absolute zero in the World Series so far, going 0 for 8 and striking out six times. Hardly what the three-time AL MVP expected in his first try on baseball's big stage.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:54 am

Income gap among doctors remains+

(Kyodo) _ The average annual income of private-practice doctors stood at 25.22 million yen in fiscal 2008, compared with 14.50 million yen earned by doctors employed at hospitals, the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:53 am

Typhoon Mirinae on Track to Hit Flooded Manila

Typhoon threatens to blast into Philippine capital still reeling from floods.
Source: ABC News: International | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:52 am

Jacques Chirac ordered to stand trial over Paris sleaze claims - Times Online


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Jacques Chirac ordered to stand trial over Paris sleaze claims
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Jacques Chirac, the former French President, has been ordered to stand trial for corruption in a case which has shed light on sleaze allegations from his time as Mayor of Paris. In an unprecedented move, an investigating magistrate said Mr Chirac, 76, ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:51 am

Baseball: Fukuoka to leave troubled Shikoku-Kyushu Island League+

(Kyodo) _ The Fukuoka Red Warblers will not take part next season in the Shikoku-Kyushu Island League due to financial difficulties, the independent league said on Friday. The...
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Ex-French leader faces corruption charges

Former French President Jacques Chirac during a news conference on Dec., 2001, in Belgrade. A magistrate has ordered Chirac to stand trial on charges of "embezzlement" and "breach of trust," an official said on condition of anonymity because the case is ongoing. Former French President Jacques Chirac has been ordered to stand trial in an alleged corruption scandal dating back to his tenure as Paris mayor, a judicial official said Friday.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:47 am

Military plane, helicopter collide off SoCal coast (AP)

Map locates San Clemente Island, Calif., where a search is being conducted after a Coast Guard plane collided with a Marine helicopterAP - The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy were searching early Friday for as many as nine people off the Southern California coast following a collision between a Coast Guard plane and a Marine Corps helicopter, officials said.



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African mediators meet Muagbe, Tsvangirai - AFP


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HARARE — African mediators were set to meet Friday with President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in a bid to revive Zimbabwe's unity deal, paralysed over the arrest of an aide to the premier. Tsvangirai, the former opposition leader ...
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Pakistan military: 24 militants killed in 24 hours

Pakistan's military says it has killed two dozen militants over the past day and is closing in on a prominent guerrilla stronghold in the mountains of South Waziristan. A Friday...
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Iowa's early Halloween-goers need jokes for treats (AP)

In this photo taken Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, Anna Mattern, 10, of West Des Moines, Iowa, looks at Halloween costumes at a local theatrical shop in West Des Moines, Iowa.  In a long-standing tradition that has its roots in old European custom, trick-or-treaters in Des Moines may find they're asked to tell a joke before they get their treat. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)AP - There's no trick to earning a treat for Halloween in Des Moines. All that's required is a good joke.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:40 am

US admiral concerned about China military buildup

HONG KONG (AP) -- A U.S. Navy admiral expressed new concern Friday over China's military buildup and urged Beijing to be clearer about its intentions....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:25 a... | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:39 am

US admiral concerned about China military buildup

A U.S. Navy admiral expressed new concern Friday over China's military buildup and urged Beijing to be clearer about its intentions. With China's military growing at an "unprecedented...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:38 am

US admiral concerned about China military buildup

A U.S. Navy admiral expressed new concern Friday over China's military buildup and urged Beijing to be clearer about its intentions.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:37 am

France's Jacques Chirac ordered to stand trial

PARIS (AP) -- Former French President Jacques Chirac has been ordered to stand trial in an alleged corruption scandal dating back to his tenure as Paris mayor, a judicial official said Friday....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:25 a... | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:36 am

France's Jacques Chirac ordered to stand trial

Former French President Jacques Chirac has been ordered to stand trial in an alleged corruption scandal dating back to his tenure as Paris mayor, a judicial official said Friday. A...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:36 am

3RD LD: Tokyo stocks rebound on U.S. GDP data, system glitch delays close+

TOKYO, Oct. 30 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING DETAILS ON TSE GLITCH) Tokyo stocks snapped a three-day losing streak to rebound Friday after better-than-expected U.S. economic data reassured...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:35 am

Somali Pirates Transfer British Couple to Other Vessel

No ransom demands have been made yet.
Source: ABC News: International | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:35 am

Pirate ransom demand 'imminent'

A ransom demand for a British couple being held by Somali pirates is to be made later, the BBC learns.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:31 am

Honduran rivals agree a deal to end crisis

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras' de facto government has accepted a U.S.-driven deal that opens the door for the return to power of President Manuel Zelaya, toppled in a military coup four months ago.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:31 am

Honduran rivals agree a deal to end crisis (Reuters)

Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya speaks during a meeting inside the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa October 28, 2009. REUTERS/Edgard GarridoReuters - Honduras' de facto government has accepted a U.S.-driven deal that opens the door for the return to power of President Manuel Zelaya, toppled in a military coup four months ago.



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Iowa's early Halloween-goers need jokes for treats

There's no trick to earning a treat for Halloween in Des Moines. All that's required is a good joke.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:31 am

FBI investigates forgery claims against La. couple

The old man's sales pitch sounded plausible enough to art collector Don Fuson. The warning signs didn't appear until after Fuson paid him $30,000 for what he thought were paintings by renowned folk artist Clementine Hunter.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:30 am

Police make sixth arrest in Richmond gang rape

Police have made a sixth arrest in the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl outside a high school dance. Richmond police say 18-year-old ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:25 am

EU leaders seek to break deadlock on climate aid

BRUSSELS (AP) -- Trying to forge a united stand on climate change, the 27-nation European Union considered a new proposal Friday that would let poorer eastern members pay less into a climate change aid fund than the bloc's leading countries....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:25 a... | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:24 am

Trial call for former French president

Former French President Jacques Chirac has been ordered to stand trial on corruption charges, officials say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:23 am

Honduran rivals resolve post-coup deadlock

Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya poses with supporters inside the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa on Friday.Representatives of ousted President Manuel Zelaya finally reached an agreement with the interim government that could help end the monthslong dispute over Honduras' June 28 coup.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:22 am

Powerful Islamic movement sees leadership struggle

CAIRO (AP) -- The Middle East's most powerful Islamic political movement is undergoing a leadership struggle as young, more moderate activists try to push the Muslim Brotherhood to soften its fundamentalist ideology and become a more democratic force....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:25 a... | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:12 am

Honduras' Ousted Leader, Government Sign Pact

Honduras coup accord signed; pact opens possible return of ousted president.
Source: ABC News: International | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:10 am

Somali pirates to put British couple on other ship

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) -- A Somali pirate claiming to speak on behalf of a group holding a British couple says they will move the couple to another hijacked ship with other hostages anchored off the eastern coast of Somalia....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:25 a... | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:10 am

Ethics investigators probe dozens in Congress - msnbc.com


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Ethics investigators probe dozens in Congress
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WASHINGTON - House ethics investigators have been scrutinizing the activities of more than 30 lawmakers and several aides in inquiries about issues including defense lobbying and corporate influence peddling, ...
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Haitian Prime Minister Fired by Senate

Haitian Prime Minister Pierre-Louis removed by Senate
Source: ABC News: International | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:08 am

Haitian prime minister fired by Senate

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis was removed from office by the Haitian Senate shortly after midnight Friday, in a move that could imperil efforts to attract foreign investment to the storm-wracked, impoverished country....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:25 a... | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:08 am

Haitian prime minister fired by Senate (AP)

Haiti's Senators Youri Latortue, center right, and Jean Baptiste Jean Willy, center left, speak before a Senate session in Port-au-Prince, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis was facing a challenge Thursday from senators in the president's party who are trying to remove her, a move that could hinder international efforts to increase foreign investment in Haiti. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)AP - Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis was removed from office by the Haitian Senate shortly after midnight Friday, in a move that could imperil efforts to attract foreign investment to the storm-wracked, impoverished country.



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Health care businesses at risk in House overhaul (AP)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. gestures while speaking about health care during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Speaking on the steps of the Capitol, Pelosi said Congress was at a 'historic moment' with lawmakers 'on the cusp of delivering on the promise of making affordable, quality health insurance available to every American.' (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)AP - The health care overhaul bill produced by House Democrats would impose an array of new taxes, fees and government mandates on major players in the health industry, including insurers, doctors and drugs and medical devices makers.



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Ethics investigators probe dozens in Congress

Oct. 12: The House Ethics Committee is expanding its investigation to determine if Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., inaccurately disclosed his personal assets. The Washington Post’s Eugene Robinson discusses. (Other)Ethics investigators review activities of over 30 lawmakers and aides regarding defense lobbying, corporate influence peddling and other issues.




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Male orders hymen

Mohamed Al Rahhal: "When a Chinese company made artificial hymens available to the Middle East it caused uproar in Egypt. I just had to buy one."



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:06 am

Why do fat people get abuse?

Shouted at, spat at and even attacked, overweight people are campaigning for laws to protect them. Why is fattism seen by many as an acceptable prejudice?



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:05 am

Mystery dream man becomes internet hit!

A website asking people to give information on a mysterious man that thousands of people across the globe claim to have seen in dreams has become an instant hit.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:04 am

French trial could shed light on Cheney's Halliburton years

In the already shady world of big oil, Angola truly is the heart of darkness, and the sleazy details of its dealings, are hard for anyone doing business with it to escape. Back in the 1990s, Dick Cheney was among those people. Cheney had moved from his position as secretary of defense in the Bush administration to head up Halliburton...



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:03 am

Modern Warfare 2: the case for the dedicated server

Supporters of dedicated servers for FPS games claim that the current system is necessary to allow for a full gaming experience. Needless to say, the recent news that dedicated servers aren't being supported in the PC version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 hasn't exactly gone over well with a lot of the computer gaming community.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:01 am

Tony Blair's bid to become European Union president appears doomed - Telegraph.co.uk


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Tony Blair's bid to become European Union president appears doomed
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Tony Blair's prospects of winning the EU presidency are fading amid serious objections in Europe, with former ally Nicolas Sarkozy appearing to withdraw his support. Will Tony Blair be Europe's first President? Photo: Getty Mr Blair, who received ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 30 Oct 2009 | 3:00 am

Tony Blair's bid to become European Union president appears doomed

Blair's prospects of winning the EU presidency are fading amid serious objections in Europe with former ally Nicolas Sarkozy appearing to withdraw his support.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:58 am

Sony loss smaller than expected

Healthy sales of PlayStation 3 game consoles and Michael Jackson hits put company on track for a gradual recovery



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:57 am

9/11 passport 'found in Pakistan'

Pakistani forces say they have found a passport of an Islamist militant linked to two hijackers involved in the 9/11 attacks.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:56 am

‘Extensive damage’ as twisters hit La.

Lightning strikes as a line of cars creeps down a road in Bossier City, La., after storms hit the northwest of the state. Traffic was backed up due to a fire and storm damage in the area. Thousands were without power and at risk of rising waters in Louisiana after deadly tornadoes ripped through the region, The Shreveport Times reported on its Web site.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:54 am

NASA to Start Radiating Monkeys

Spider monkeys will be exposed to regular, low dose radiation so NASA may learn how long term space travel may affect astronauts.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:54 am

Drive-thru Rap Order Lands Teens in Trouble with the Law

Four teenagers were cited by police after they rapped their order to a McDonald's drive-through.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:53 am

Man Aged 112 marries 17 year old girl(OMG)

A Somalian man who claims to be 112 years old has married for the sixth time, to a 17-year-old girl.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:51 am

Autistic Artist Draws 18ft Picture of NY Skyline from Memory

This astonishing 18ft drawing of the world’s most famous skyline was created by autistic artist Stephen Wiltshire after he spent just 20 minutes in a helicopter gazing at the panorama.The unbelievably intricate picture was drawn at Brooklyn’s prestigious Pratt Institute from Stephen’s memory, with details of every building sketched in to scale.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:50 am

Honduras' ousted president, government sign pact

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) -- Representatives of ousted President Manuel Zelaya finally reached an agreement with the interim government that could help end the monthslong dispute over Honduras' June 28 coup, and possibly pave the way for Zelaya's reinstatement....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:25 a... | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:41 am

Honduras' ousted president, government sign pact (AP)

Honduras' interim President Roberto Micheletti delivers a speech at the presidential palace in Tegucigalpa, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Micheletti said on Thursday he was ready to sign an agreement to resolve Honduras' political crisis. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)AP - Representatives of ousted President Manuel Zelaya finally reached an agreement with the interim government that could help end the monthslong dispute over Honduras' June 28 coup, and possibly pave the way for Zelaya's reinstatement.



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Yankees hit form in World Series

AJ Burnett marks his first World Series appearance by guiding the New York Yankees to a critical 3-1 win over Philadelphia in the Bronx.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:30 am

Live - Abu Dhabi GP practice

Formula 1 drivers get their first taste of the new Yas Marina track in Friday practice as Abu Dhabi hosts the season finale.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:28 am

Jacques Chirac

Former French president Jacques Chirac (pictured in April) is to be tried on allegations that he gave 21 political allies false contracts as ghost workers in Paris city hall, his office has told AFP.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:21 am

Indian politician has swine flu

The chief minister of India's Gujarat state Narendra Modi tests positive for swine flu, a day after his return from a trip to Russia, officials say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:18 am

Typhoon Mirinae on track to hit flooded Manila

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Typhoon Mirinae, the fourth cyclone to wallop the Philippines in a month, was barreling toward the capital of Manila, where some districts are still submerged by recent massive flooding, forecasters said Friday....
Source: AP Top International News At 6:25 a... | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:10 am

Honduras' ousted president set to return to power

De facto government buckles under international pressure that grew since military coup four months ago



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:06 am

Five die in huge India oil blaze

A massive fire at an oil depot in the western Indian state of Rajasthan kills at least five people and injures 150 others, officials say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:02 am

Software That Fixes Itself?

ClearView works without assistance from humans and without access to a program's underlying source code. When something goes wrong, ClearView comes up with several potential patches designed to force the software to follow the violated rules.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 30 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am

Honduras rivals resolve deadlock

Honduras' interim leader says he is ready to sign an accord that could see ousted President Manuel Zelaya return to power.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:57 am

Coast Guard: Plane collides with helicopter off Calif. coast

The Coast Guard and Navy were searching for as many as nine people off the Southern California coast following a collision between ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:49 am

UK house prices rise for sixth straight month

House prices enjoy first yearonyear rise since March 2008 as record low interest rates deliver some confidence to the market.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:45 am

Calif. cops crack down on drunk biking

Law enforcement's battle against drunken driving has a new target: bicyclists.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:39 am

Autumn snowstorm wallops Rockies, Plains

A record-setting snowstorm that dumped nearly 4 feet of snow across parts of the Rockies by Thursday will threaten parts of the ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:37 am

Friends of slain imam remember his generosity - Detroit Free Press


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Haitian prime minister fired by Senate

Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis has been removed from office by a Senate vote.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:32 am

Cockpit distractions go beyond laptops

The laptops that triggered two Northwest Airlines pilots to fly 91 minutes without talking to the ground may be relatively new ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:31 am

Brrrr. Winter comes early

Colorado residents are trying to make the best of a powerful storm that cancelled flights, shut down roads, and closed schools and businesses. The storm dropped more than 3 feet of snow in areas west of Denver.



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:29 am

Heath Ledger music video debuts 20 months after his death

Rap music video directed by late Australian actor was shot on a single camera in the garage of his Sydney home



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:05 am

Al Qaeda sleeper agent gets 8 years, not 15 as prosecutors had sought - Los Angeles Times


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Afghan officials unveil plans for runoff

A decision to have more voting centers angers Western officials who had sought to reduce the number from the first round in August, in hopes of curbing fraud.

Afghan election officials said Thursday that they would increase the number of voting centers for next week's presidential runoff election, disregarding U.N. advice to open fewer sites to prevent the rampant fraud that characterized the first round of balloting.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Iran reply on nuclear deal called 'inadequate'

A Western diplomat says Tehran wants to send its uranium abroad for enrichment in smaller batches and over a longer period of time than foreseen by the U.S.-backed proposal.

Iran's response Thursday to a proposed deal to transform its controversial nuclear material into fuel for a medical reactor is "inadequate," a senior Western diplomat said, adding that the reply failed to address key U.S. and European concerns about Tehran's nuclear intentions.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

Obama witnesses return of Afghanistan war dead

The president travels to Dover Air Force Base for the return of the caskets of 18 Americans slain in the line of duty and meets with grieving families.

They said little to each other, the president and the grieving father.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

U.S. economy returns to growth, but recovery has a long way to go

The GDP rose at a 3.5% annual rate in the third quarter, unofficially ending the recession. Some economists, however, predict weaker expansion and higher unemployment in the near future.

The U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.5% in the third quarter, unofficially marking the end of the worst recession since World War II.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Oct 2009 | 1:00 am

9 missing as Coast Guard plane hits chopper

As many as nine people were believed to be missing after a Coast Guard plane collided with a military helicopter off the Southern California coast Thursday, officials said.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Oct 2009 | 12:57 am

Anthony scores 41, rallies Nuggets past Blazers

Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony shoots over Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy during the first quarter of Denver's win Thursday night. Anthony finished with a game-high 41 points.Carmelo Anthony scored 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets were helped by Portland’s trouble at the free-throw line for a 97-94 victory on Thursday night.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Oct 2009 | 12:52 am

U.S. economy stabilized but risks remain: Geithner

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. economy's return to growth during the third quarter shows stability has been regained but recovery is fragile and needs nurturing, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 30 Oct 2009 | 12:31 am

18 senators in the 29-member body voted to dismiss Pierre-Louis

Haitian lawmakers voted Friday to dismiss Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis, pictured in September at the UN, citing her poor performance in shepherding the poverty-wracked country's economic recovery
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Oct 2009 | 12:25 am

Cates cuts out crashing so he can burn

Oft-injured Riders running back plays smarter, reduces special teams work to stay healthy



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 30 Oct 2009 | 12:00 am

Haiti's senate votes to oust prime minister

Decision leaves impoverished country without a head of government or cabinet



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 29 Oct 2009 | 11:57 pm

Samuelsson shows Canucks the way

Winger scores opening goal and winner in shootout as Vancouver triumphs in Los Angeles



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 29 Oct 2009 | 11:56 pm

U.S. Coast Guard plane collides with helicopter off California coast

As many as nine people were believed to be on board plane and military chopper



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 29 Oct 2009 | 11:52 pm

World Series all knotted up

Images from Game 2 of the Fall Classic from Yankee Stadium



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 29 Oct 2009 | 11:51 pm

Teixeira, Matsui power Yankees to Game 2 win

Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees celebrates with Derek Jeter after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui hit solo homers off familiar foe Pedro Martinez, backing a sharp performance by A.J. Burnett and giving the Yankees a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday night.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Oct 2009 | 11:40 pm

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Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 29 Oct 2009 | 11:37 pm

DeMarco: Putting ‘World’ back into World Series

After the Yankees took Game 2, the World Series looks like it will be long and thrilling, a classic in the making.DeMarco: This was supposed to be the matchup that would put ‘the World’ back into the World Series. The one matching two teams acknowledged as the best in the game. All wrapped up in a regional rivalry separated only by about 100 miles of Interstate 95. And now, we have it.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Oct 2009 | 11:30 pm

H1N1 flu spreading changes in behavior

Some time-honored traditions working sick, flying sick, going to school sick are in question as the nation seeks to fend off ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 29 Oct 2009 | 11:16 pm

Prison rodeos provide escape from routine

For 8.8 seconds, convicted murderer Michael Fasola felt like a free man courtesy of a 1,600-pound Brahman bull charging down ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 29 Oct 2009 | 10:33 pm

Museum looks death in the eyes

Mexico's interest in the dead is on display, but some have a bone to pick as violence spikes.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 29 Oct 2009 | 10:27 pm

UNC stuns No. 14 Va. Tech on last-second FG

North Carolina's Jheranie Boyd celebrates his touchdown against Virginia Tech. Boyd and the Tar Heels stunned the No. 14 Hokies on Thursday.Casey Barth kicked a 21-yard field goal on the final play and the Tar Heels’ defense, ranked seventh in the nation, stopped No. 14 Virginia Tech all night long in a 20-17 victory on Thursday night.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Oct 2009 | 10:24 pm

House Democrats unveil health care bill

A landmark health care bill crafted by House Democratic leaders underscores the challenges lawmakers in Congress continue to ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 29 Oct 2009 | 10:03 pm

Troop Pullout Hinges on Iraqi Election

Defense Department: U.S. Troops Could Leave Later than Planned if National Elections are Delayed

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Oct 2009 | 9:30 pm

Afghan policemen search a vehicle at a checkpoint in Kabul

Afghan policemen search a vehicle at a checkpoint in Kabul. The Taliban have vowed to intensify their attacks in the build-up to Afghanistan's presidential election next week as authorities tried to play...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Oct 2009 | 9:20 pm

An Afghan policeman stops vehicles at a checkpoint in Kabul

An Afghan policeman stops vehicles at a checkpoint in Kabul. United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon warned that the world body was vulnerable to more attacks in the week leading up to the Afghan elections and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Oct 2009 | 9:20 pm

Afghan security personnel stand guard at the gate of the Bekhtar guesthouse in Kabul

Afghan security personnel stand guard at the gate of the Bekhtar guesthouse in Kabul on Ocxtober 28. A little over a week before Afghanistan's November 7 run-off presidential election, United Nations chief...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Oct 2009 | 9:20 pm

Afghanistan and Pakistan: New attacks in Kabul and Peshawar FLASH GRAPHIC

Interactive graphic on Afghanistan and Pakistan plotting the location of attacks in Kabul and Peshawar, with a map illustrating the presence of insurgents in Afghanistan.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Oct 2009 | 9:20 pm

Zelaya (L) meets with members of his negociating team

Toppled Honduran President Manuel Zelaya (L) holds a meeting with members of his negociating commission at the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa. Rivals in the four-month crisis in Honduras must reach an...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Oct 2009 | 8:23 pm

"The solution is on the table," Shannon said

US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Thomas Shannon speaks during a press conference at the US embassy in Tegucigalpa. Rivals in the four-month crisis in Honduras must reach an...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Oct 2009 | 8:23 pm

A Zelaya supporter kneels and shouts slogans in front of a line of riot police

A supporter of deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya kneels down and shouts slogans in front of a line of riot police in Tegucigalpa. Rivals in the four-month crisis in Honduras must reach an accord...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Oct 2009 | 8:23 pm

Puerto Rican student killed in class

Puerto Rico police say a high school student is dead after he was shot 10 times in front of classmates gathered for a lunch break.Authorities suspect another, unidentified student in the death of 17-year-old Luis De la Rosa Reyes...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Oct 2009 | 8:00 pm

U.N. Re-Evaluates Afghan Mission After Attack

After Taliban attack, U.N. reassesses its strategy in Afghanistan.
Source: ABC News: International | 29 Oct 2009 | 7:35 pm

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at the Kremlin in Moscow on October 29. The killing of millions during Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin's rule cannot be justified, Medvedev said on his blogsite early Friday,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Oct 2009 | 7:00 pm

Sex offered for World Series tickets

A Philadelphia woman in the United States charged with offering sex for World Series tickets says she's embarrassed about her arrest but did nothing wrong and is still hopeful of attending a game.Susan Finkelstein told The Associated...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Oct 2009 | 7:00 pm

Clinton: Pakistan Blew it on Al Qaeda

Says It's Hard to Believe Pakistani Government Doesn't Know Where Terrorists are Hiding

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Oct 2009 | 6:30 pm

Australia's 'education revolution' sparks concern

DARWIN - Concerns have been raised in Australia that the federal government's so-called 'education revolution' will not meet the needs of Aboriginal students.Northern Territory Education chief executive officer Gary Barnes wants...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Oct 2009 | 6:00 pm

Postal strikes: Royal Mail and union resume talks

The Royal Mail and CWU in fresh bid to head off further strikes.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Oct 2009 | 6:00 pm

Pakistan: Passports Linked to 9/11 Found

Weeks into U.S.-Backed Assault on Waziristan, Pakistan Military Seeks to Show Progress

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Oct 2009 | 6:00 pm

Coyote Maul Victim was Budding Music Star

Taylor Mitchell, 19-year-old Musician Killed by 2 Coyotes in Canadian Park, Was Touring to Promote her New Album

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Oct 2009 | 6:00 pm

Biker gang guilty of mass murder

Six members of the Bandidos biker gang have been found guilty of murdering eight men associated with the gang in the worst mass slayings in Ontario history.Wayne Kellestine, along with five co-accused, was found guilty Thursday...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Oct 2009 | 6:00 pm

Video: Clinton's Blunt Words

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused Pakistan's government of squandering opportunities to capture al Qaeda leaders. Wyatt Andrews reports.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Oct 2009 | 5:51 pm

Economy returns to growth after deep slump

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter for the first time in more than a year as government stimulus helped lift consumer spending and home building, fueling an unexpectedly strong advance.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Oct 2009 | 5:45 pm

Four charged over teenager's barbaric rape

Four teenagers have been charged after a 15-year-old girl was gang-raped by up to 10 teenagers outside a California high school homecoming dance, as others laughed and took photographs.In a crime that has shocked America, up to...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Oct 2009 | 5:44 pm

Aussie police arrest Kiwi's alleged killer

Australian police investigating the death of a Christchurch man 12 years ago, three years after he was attacked in Sydney, say a 39-year-old man will face court today.The man will face charges of murder, robbery in company and...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Oct 2009 | 5:08 pm

Iran proposes big changes to draft atom deal: report

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran proposed changes to a U.N.-drafted nuclear fuel deal on Thursday, Iranian media said, making demands that appeared to challenge the basis of the agreement with the United States, France and Russia.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Oct 2009 | 5:04 pm

House takes another step on healthcare reform

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled a sweeping healthcare overhaul on Thursday that would transform the insurance market, create a government-run insurance plan and levy new taxes on the rich.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Oct 2009 | 5:01 pm

London cemetery keen for 'double-decker' graves

If you think London, population around 8 million, is crowded with the living, consider that there are many millions more under the soil of a city that has been inhabited for 2,000 years. And London is rapidly running out of places...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm

Obama's review of Afghan war strategy nears end

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. military chiefs plan to present recommendations on troop strength and strategy in Afghanistan to President Barack Obama on Friday as White House deliberations reach an end stage, Pentagon officials said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm

Too fat to murder: accused relies on weighty defence

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY - It is perhaps the perfect modern defence, should it be believed. A man accused of killing his son-in-law says he was too fat to commit the crime.Edward Ates, a 62-year-old weighing 129kg, is charged with...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Oct 2009 | 4:53 pm

'Drunk driving motor chair' up for auction

A motorized lounge chair used by a US man who pleaded guilty to driving it drunk is going up for auction. But police say interested bidders need to keep it off the streets.The chair, powered by a lawnmower engine, comes equipped...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Oct 2009 | 4:52 pm

Dopey crooks: Worst disguise ever

CARROLL, Iowa - Police had no trouble identifying two men accused of trying to break into a Carroll apartment. Police were responding to a call about an attempted burglary when they pulled over a car matching the alleged suspects'...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 29 Oct 2009 | 4:42 pm

Motive unclear, suspect still at large in North Hollywood synagogue shooting

Police back away from initial claims that the attack was a hate crime. One of the victims may have been targeted, police say, but the investigation is ongoing. Both men are recovering at hospitals.

Los Angeles police continued their search for a suspect and a motive in the shooting of two men early this morning in the underground parking lot of a North Hollywood synagogue.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Oct 2009 | 3:59 pm

Couple Asleep as Pirates Stormed Yacht

Somali Pirates Now Holding Vacationing British Couple on Container Ship; Yacht Sent Distress Signal Last Friday

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Oct 2009 | 3:30 pm

Cutting Class Not Acceptable for 'Slumdog' Celebs

Slumdog kids Trustee says poor school attendance jeopardizes their trust funds.
Source: ABC News: International | 29 Oct 2009 | 3:25 pm

MPs' expenses: Tony McNulty allowed to keep £60000

Former minister who has received Brown's backing for next election used expenses to subsidise parents' living costs.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Oct 2009 | 3:16 pm

Obama "too big to fail" plan blasted in Congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration's new proposal for tackling financial risk in the U.S. economy, unveiled just two days ago, came under attack on Thursday from Congress and regulators, with questions raised about its funding and scope.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:50 pm

Accused Rajaratnam "confident" can win at trial

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lawyers for Raj Rajaratnam, the billionaire founder of Galleon hedge fund accused of insider trading, said the U.S. government's case is weak and they were confident of winning any trial, according to a letter filed in court on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:24 pm

U.S. would have tried to extradite Megrahi: U.S. envoy

LONDON (Reuters) - The United States would have sought the extradition of the Lockerbie bomber if it had known the Scottish government was planning to release him, the U.S. ambassador to Britain said Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:53 pm

Iran Gives "Initial Response" to Nuke Plan

IAEA Still Working Toward Agreement; Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Touts Cooperation with West

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:30 pm

Will governors elections render judgment on Obama?

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans and Democrats are debating whether voting next Tuesday in Virginia and New Jersey governor's races will render a first judgment on President Barack Obama.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Oct 2009 | 1:18 pm

Clinton Talks to Pakistani Students

Students Express Doubt that U.S. Can Help Pakistan, Clinton Urges Action Against Taliban

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:48 pm

Video: Dover Will "Bear On" How Obama Sees Conflicts

In response to a question about how seeing fallen soldiers return home to Dover Air Force Base will affect his decision in Afghanistan, President Obama said it will bear on how he sees these conflicts.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:21 pm

Only third of voters want Tony Blair to be EU president

The Daily Telegraph/YouGov poll comes amid signs that the former premier's bid for the new European job is doomed.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Oct 2009 | 12:15 pm

Clinton: Pakistan Could Get Bin Laden 'If They Really Wanted'

Hillary Clinton talks bluntly with Pakistan's top journalists.
Source: ABC News: International | 29 Oct 2009 | 11:53 am

Video: Unplugged: Problems Progress In Pakistan, Afghanistan

CBS News' Bill Plante reports on President Obama honoring fallen soldiers returning home. Plus; Bob Orr spoke with New York Times' David Sanger and CBS News' Juan Zarate about the progressing problems in Pakistan and Afghanistan. And; with a little help from his friends, Gov. Jon Corzine is back in the race for N.J.'s next governor.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 29 Oct 2009 | 11:44 am

U.S. Food Aid Contributing to Africa's Hunger?

U.S. aid policies make sending food to Africa very expensive.
Source: ABC News: International | 29 Oct 2009 | 11:02 am

Passports Linked to 9/11 Found in Pakistan

Soldiers battling their way into a Taliban stronghold along the Afghan border seized passports that may be linked to 9/11 suspects, as they confront an enemy skilled in operating in a mountainous terrain with endless ways to wage a guerrilla war.
Source: FOXNews.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 10:59 am

10-Year-Old Boys Arrested Over Alleged Rape in U.K.

Two 10-year-old boys in the U.K. have been arrested over a claim of rape, according to Sky News.
Source: FOXNews.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 10:34 am

Boozy British Lemonade in U.S. High Schools Is Probed

A century-old British lemonade has run into trouble in the U.S. because a high school student complained that the company's Victorian-style drink contains alcohol.
Source: FOXNews.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 10:22 am

Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Rattles Mexico Gulf Coast

A moderate earthquake has shaken the Mexican gulf coast city of Veracruz, sending people from fleeing from their homes.
Source: FOXNews.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 10:12 am

Sinking Venice Drowning in Tourists

Venetians say their city is on the verge of becoming 'Disneyland'.
Source: ABC News: International | 29 Oct 2009 | 10:10 am

Canada Court Paves the Way for Thai Banker's Extradition

The Supreme Court of Canada has turned down fugitive Thai banker Rakesh Saxena's request to hear his case, paving the way for his immediate extradition.
Source: FOXNews.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 9:57 am

Analysis: A Tale of Two North Koreas

In the murky diplomatic universe of the United Nations, the realities of North Korea's ugly human rights situation look vastly different in two separate reports presented on the same day last week to the U.N. General Assembly.
Source: FOXNews.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 9:42 am

House Democrats unveil healthcare legislation including public option

The plan would offer a U.S.-run insurance program but drop cost controls backed by liberals. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the compromise would make healthcare more affordable for the middle class.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, unveiling the House's plan for a compromise on healthcare legislation today, said the bill would offer new insurance for tens of millions of Americans and lower costs for those who already have coverage.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Oct 2009 | 9:31 am

More Than 15,000 Bibles Confiscated in Malaysia

Malaysian authorities have confiscated more than 15,000 Bibles in recent months because they referred to "God" as "Allah," a translation that has been banned in this Muslim-majority country, Christian church officials said Thursday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 8:43 am

German General Says Afghan Airstrike Was Justified

A top German general said Thursday that a NATO investigation of an airstrike against a pair of hijacked Afghan tanker trucks showed the attack was appropriate even though it led to civilian casualties.
Source: FOXNews.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 8:38 am

Sweeping Arrests Made in Iraq Over Baghdad Blasts

Iraq announced the arrests of dozens of military and security personnel over the attacks on government buildings in Baghdad that killed 155 people, the Iraqi capital's military spokesman said Thursday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 7:24 am

Fugitive Fighting Extradition for 13 Years Loses Battle

Thai banker Rakesh Saxena was fighting for 13 years to avoid being returned to Thailand to face charges he embezzled $88 million from a Bangkok bank.
Source: FOXNews.com | 29 Oct 2009 | 7:14 am

MPs' expenses: Tony McNulty subsidised his parents' rentfree lifestyle

Former home office minister used his MP's expenses to subsidise parents' living costs the parliamentary sleaze watchdog has ruled.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Oct 2009 | 5:45 am

Postal strikes could escalate after Royal Mail talks break down union leader warns

Strikes could turn into longer walkouts after the collapse of talks with the Royal Mail CWU leader says.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Oct 2009 | 5:25 am

WATCH: Under Attack in Afghanistan

Frightening dispatches from ABC reporters stuck in an Afghanistan hotel.
Source: ABC News: International | 29 Oct 2009 | 5:14 am

Lords face expenses reductions

Peers in the House of Lords are to have their expenses cut as part of Parliament's response to the scandal over allowances.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Oct 2009 | 3:45 am

Nimrod families may pursue corporate manslaughter charges

Families of 14 men killed in a Nimrod plane crash are considering corporate manslaughter charges against defence contractors.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Oct 2009 | 3:07 am

Ashleigh Hall was 'spitting image' of alleged killer's former fiancée

The former fiancée of Peter Chapman the man accused of killing Ashleigh Hall after befriending her on Facebook said she was shocked to discover the 17yearold was the "spitting image" of her.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 29 Oct 2009 | 2:42 am