Google's Voice Is Silent In Some Rural Areas

Google Voice, the phone management service offered by Google, is blocking customers' calls to about 100 phone numbers that were generating excessive long distance fees in the Midwest. Lawmakers and AT&T have cried foul, and the dispute is renewing focus on a controversial practice that lets some phone companies charge inflated fees.

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In Colorado, All Eyes On Unaffiliated Voters

The only way to win in this former red state is by appealing to the nearly one-third of Colorado voters who don't belong to a party. Republicans are still the largest party here, and they are hoping to lure swing voters back to the GOP.

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Fresh suicide blast hits Pakistan

Thirty people die as a suicide blast hits a car park near a bank in the Pakistani garrison city of Rawalpindi, police say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 3:40 am

Bomb outside bank kills 30 near Pakistani capital

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) -- A suicide bomber killed 30 people outside a bank near Pakistan's capital Monday, as the U.N. said spreading violence had forced it to pull out some expatriate staff and suspend long-term development work in areas along the Afghan border....
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Center to promote Japanese culture to open in Singapore on Nov. 14+

(Kyodo) _ A center aimed at promoting Japan's contemporary and traditional culture in Southeast Asian countries will open Nov. 14 in Singapore, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Monday.
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LEAD: Japan's Oct. new vehicle sales up 12.6%, highest rise in nearly 13 yrs+

TOKYO, Nov. 2 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO) New vehicle sales in Japan rose 12.6 percent in October from a year earlier, marking the highest margin of growth in 12 years and nine ...
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U.S. apologizes for misinforming on Okada-Clinton meet: Japan official+

TOKYO, Nov. 2 (Kyodo) _ The United States has apologized to Japan for its announcement over the weekend that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would meet with Japanese Foreign Minister...
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2ND LD: Blast in Pakistan's Rawalpindi kills at least 30+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH HIGHER CASUALTY TOLL) At least 30 people were killed and 50 injured in a powerful explosion Monday in the Pakistan garrison city of Rawalpindi adjoining...
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If you love Fox's hit "Glee," you already love the songs on this soundtrack (and you probably already downloaded the tunes individually). But if you haven't...

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Bomb outside bank kills 30 near Pakistani capital (AP)

Pakistani soldiers patrol outside the main gate of army headquarters during an encounter with militants in Rawalpindi in October 2009. An explosion ripped through a busy main road near a hotel in Pakistan's garrison city of Rawalpindi on Monday and there were reports of casualties, police said.(AFP/File/Aamir Qureshi)AP - A suicide bomber killed 30 people outside a bank near Pakistan's capital Monday, as the U.N. said spreading violence had forced it to pull out some expatriate staff and suspend long-term development work in areas along the Afghan border.



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Miliband hails links with Russia

Foreign Secretary David Miliband says differences between the UK and Russia remain but co-operation will continue.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 3:31 am

UN drops Congo army over killings

UN peacekeepers in DR Congo are to stop working with some army units after the killing of 62 civilians.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am

Mom faces sentencing in death of infant daughter

SALEM - A Peabody woman convicted of shaking her baby daughter to death is learning her punishment. Jennifer Ward faces up to 20 years in state prison at her sentencing...

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Karadzic set to attend war crimes hearing (Reuters)

Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic attends a hearing at the United Nations tribunal in The Hague in this August 29, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Valerie Kuypers/PoolReuters - Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, who has boycotted his trial on genocide charges since it started last week, will appear in court on Tuesday, two of his legal advisers said on Monday.



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Four men shot dead in N.C. parking lot

Four men were killed in a shooting at a northwestern North Carolina television store on Sunday, and a man suspected in the shootings was captured in Virginia.

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Clinton faces Arab ministers after backing Israel - Reuters


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Tree victim kin seek prayers after 2nd tragedy

The heartbroken grandmother of the adorable 10-year-old trick-or-treater killed by a falling tree on Halloween in Pelham, N.H., said her family is asking for prayers after...

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Organ donors hit with shocking bills

Kidney donors may face huge medical bills because having one kidney may constitute a pre-existing condition under which coverage is denied.



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Clinton faces Arab ministers after backing Israel (Reuters)

Reuters - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton prepared to meet Arab foreign ministers on Monday to seek support for resuming Middle East peace talks that Palestinians already say are impossible any time soon.
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Man suspected of killing 4 in NC arrested in Va. - The Associated Press


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We're the most pathetic men in history

Twenty thousand years is a long time, but the Aboriginal men were essentially the same species as today’s ***** sapiens. Calculations indicate that one of them, “T8” — sounds like an action hero right there; Vin Diesel’s XXX wouldn’t stand a chance — reached 23 miles per hour while chasing prey. Chaz Bono, you picked the wrong time to become a dude.



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UN chief in Kabul as pressure mounts on election

KABUL (AP) -- The U.N. chief made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Monday as international pressure mounted for a quick resolution to the country's electoral turmoil following the withdrawal of President Hamid Karzai's only challenger....
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UN chief in Kabul as pressure mounts on election (AP)

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses a news conference in Geneva in this September 3, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Denis BalibouseAP - The U.N. chief made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Monday as international pressure mounted for a quick resolution to the country's electoral turmoil following the withdrawal of President Hamid Karzai's only challenger.



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Suicide bomber kills 34 outside Pakistan hotel (AFP)

A Pakistani woman mourns the death of her relative after a suicide blast in Rawalpindi. A suicide bomber targeted workers queuing for their salaries outside a Pakistan bank and hotel, killing 34 people, as the United Nations pulled expatriate staff from the northwest.(AFP/Aamir Qureshi)AFP - A suicide bomber targeted workers queuing for their salaries outside a Pakistan bank and hotel on Monday, killing 34 people, as the United Nations pulled expatriate staff from the northwest.



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Ginn's 2 kickoff returns lead Dolphins past Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Ted Ginn Jr. had two long kickoff returns for touchdowns in the third quarter, and the Miami Dolphins held off the New York Jets 30-25 on Sunday. Miami...

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UN chief in Kabul as pressure mounts on election

The U.N. chief made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Monday as international pressure mounted for a quick resolution to the country's electoral turmoil following the withdrawal of President Hamid Karzai's only challenger.
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UN chief in Kabul as pressure mounts on election

The U.N. chief made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Monday as international pressure mounted for a quick resolution to the country's electoral turmoil following the withdrawal of...
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Clinton set to meet Arab ministers

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton chats with her Moroccan counterpart Taib Fassi Fihri upon her arrival at Marrakech airport early on Sunday.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton prepared Monday to consult with Arab foreign ministers on Obama administration efforts to get Israel and the Palestinians to resume peace negotiations.




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Russia rules out extraditing Litvineko suspect - AFP


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UN chief in Kabul for key talks

UN chief Ban Ki-moon is in Kabul for talks with President Karzai amid confusion over the planned presidential election run-off.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 3:15 am

Farmers growing electricity along with their crops

WIMER, Ore. - Vern and Gianaclis Caldwell do a lot of the typical things that make a small farm self-sufficient. Besides the 40-some dwarf Nigerian goats they milk to make...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Nov 2009 | 3:15 am

Asian stock markets slide amid US recovery doubts

TOKYO - Asian stock markets fell Monday after grim news about American consumers sowed more doubts about the strength of the U.S. economic recovery and sent Wall Street tumbling...

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Retail faces uncertainty as CIT enters bankruptcy

WASHINGTON - The bankruptcy of a key lender that helps retailers stock their shelves is adding to the industry's worries ahead of the critical holiday shopping season. CIT...

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MTV Europe Awards to celebrate fall of Berlin wall

This time it's Berlin calling.
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Murder trial to begin in TV anchor's death

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A man accused of killing a popular Arkansas television personality is going on trial. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in Little Rock in...

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Glenn Beck: What Happens When Gov't Tries to 'Fix' Things?

We all know what happens when government tries to "fix" things: It fails. The health of this country isn't good. We cannot afford more massive government programs. Our dollar will eventually go away if they continue down this path and, when it collapses, who's going to save us because America's too big to fail? France?



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Clinton to Meet Arab Ministers on Peace Prospects

After angering Arabs on Israeli settlements, Clinton to meet Arab ministers.
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Nov 2009 | 3:07 am

Russia rules out extraditing Litvineko suspect

Changing the Russian constitution to extradite Litvinenko murder suspect Andrei Lugovoi is "absolutely unrealistic", Russia's foreign minister said on Monday after talks with his British...
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Ship built with World Trade Center steel comes to namesake city

NEW YORK - A U.S. Navy assault ship built with steel from the fallen World Trade Center and named in honor of the city and state that were home to the twin towers is making...

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Blast in Pakistan Kills at Least 30 - New York Times


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ISLAMABAD — An explosion Monday morning in a busy commercial district in the garrison town of Rawalpindi killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens more, security and rescue officials said. Military personnel were apparently targeted ...
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Man suspected of killing 4 arrested in Virginia

MARTINSVILLE, Va. - A man suspected in the fatal shootings of four men at a North Carolina television shop has been captured in Virginia. Police in Mount Airy, N.C., said...

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The Room: 'the Citizen Kane of bad films' now a cult classic

When The Room was released six years ago, it was labelled "the worst movie ever made", "the epitome of wretchedness" and even "the Citizen Kane of bad films." Now it has become a cult classic.



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Suicide bomber kills 30 in Pakistan

The explosion outside a Rawalpindi bank injures several dozen. The U.N. , responding to recent violence, suspends long-term development work in the northwest regions.

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — A suicide bomber killed 30 people outside a bank near Pakistan's capital today, while the U.N. said spreading violence in the country had forced it to suspend long-term development work in the northwest regions along the Afghan border.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am

How junk food diet 'can give you depression'

Those who regularly eat processed meals are almost 60 per cent more likely to suffer depression than those who choose fruit, vegetables and fish. Researchers claim their study is the first to investigate the link between overall diet and mental health, rather than the effects of individual foods.



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Murder trial to begin in Ark. TV anchor's death

A man accused of killing a popular Arkansas television personality is going on trial.
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Russian Billionaire Blows $52,000 on Lunch at Nello's

TMZ has just obtained the bill handed to Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich earlier today after lunch at Nello's in New York -- a bill which totaled a ridiculous $47,221.09. The check had an automatic gratuity of 20% -- $7,328 -- but we're told the party threw down an extra $5,000, bringing the tip to 26%.



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Karadzic trial 'set to continue'

The genocide and war crimes trial of Radovan Karadzic is set to continue despite fears the former Bosnian Serb leader may again refuse to turn up.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 2:58 am

Charges Dropped Against Cop Caught Having Sex With Cows

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ -- A former police officer accused of having a moonlight tryst with a group of cows will not be facing animal cruelty charges after all, after a grand jury couldn't determine whether the cattle consented to the apparent one night stand.



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‘Huge blast’ kills at least 30 in Pakistan

People look at bodies of bombing victims at a local hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Monday.A suicide bomber killed 30 people outside a bank near Pakistan's capital Monday, the latest in a wave of attacks by militants since the army launched a new offensive against them last month.




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Zimbabwe diamond sales ban urged

Rights groups want Zimbabwe banned from the international diamond trade over allegations of abuse by its soldiers.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am

Handful of elections shed light on US politics (AP)

FILE - These Oct. 2009 file photos show the three candidates for governor of New Jersey, from left, Democrat Jon. S. Corzine, Independent Chris Daggett, and Republican Chris Christie. Third party candidate Daggett has gone from an afterthought to a player, who could upend a major race in off-year elections Tuesday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, FILES)AP - Most Americans won't vote Tuesday.



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Colombia volcano rumbles back to life

Officials in southern Colombia have issued a code orange alert for the newly-active Galeras volcano which they said could erupt in a matter of days or weeks, according to the state-run Geological and Mining Institute.



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UN chief in Kabul as pressure mounts over run-off vote - Reuters


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UN chief in Kabul as pressure mounts over run-off vote
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2 Beefeaters suspended in bullying charges

Two Beefeaters at the Tower of London have been suspended for allegedly bullying a female colleague — the first woman appointed to the post at the royal fortress.
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Clinton to meet Arab ministers on peace prospects

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton prepared Monday to consult with Arab foreign ministers on Obama administration efforts to get Israel and the Palestinians to resume peace negotiations, two days after she raised Arab ire by praising Israel's offer to limit - but not stop - Jewish settlement construction....
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Clinton to meet Arab ministers on peace prospects (AP)

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, chats with her Moroccan counterpart Taib Fassi Fihri upon her arrival at Marrakech airport early on  Sunday Nov. 1, 2009. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to meet on Monday and Tuesday with her Arab counterparts attending the sixth Forum for the Future, jointly organised by Morocco and Italy. The Forum for the Future is a joint initiative between the Group of Eight industrial powers and some 20 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, along with the European Commission and the Arab League. (AP Photo/Abdelhak Senna, Pool)AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton prepared Monday to consult with Arab foreign ministers on Obama administration efforts to get Israel and the Palestinians to resume peace negotiations, two days after she raised Arab ire by praising Israel's offer to limit — but not stop — Jewish settlement construction.



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I need 'best partner' Corzine, says President Obama - New York Daily News


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Global warming: Nepali Cabinet to meet on Everest

Nepal's Cabinet will hold a meeting on Mount Everest to highlight the threat from global warming, which is causing glaciers to melt in the Himalayas, an official said Monday.
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Air Force plane joins ocean rescue - ABC Online


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Blast in Pakistan's Rawalpindi kills 24

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suspected Taliban suicide bomb killed at least 24 people in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi on Monday, officials said, as the government announced a reward for the capture, dead or alive, of the group's leader.

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Blast in Pakistan's Rawalpindi kills 24 (Reuters)

A policeman in a bullet-proof vest stands as he controls people, fleeing a military offensive in South Waziristan, as they queue at a distribution point for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Dera Ismail Khan, located in Pakistan's restive North West Frontier Province, November 2, 2009. Pakistani soldiers are zeroing in on two major Taliban sanctuaries in their South Waziristan bastion as government forces pressed ahead with their offensive in the lawless tribal region on the Afghan border. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro (PAKISTAN POLITICS CONFLICT)Reuters - A suspected Taliban suicide bomb killed at least 24 people in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi on Monday, officials said, as the government announced a reward for the capture, dead or alive, of the group's leader.



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Handful of elections shed light on US politics

Most Americans won't vote Tuesday.
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LEAD: Sumo: Asashoryu back in elite east slot for Kyushu tourney+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: EDITS, ADDS QUOTES) Asashoryu makes his return to the prestigious east yokozuna slot after four tournaments as the Japan Sumo Association released on Monday the ...
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Titans and Rams finally win, Colts stay unbeaten

The Titans and Rams are winless no more. The Broncos finally lost a game. And the Indianapolis Colts did just enough to win.
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The 14 most awesome fake products from The Simpsons

Over the past 20 years, the world revolving around 742 Evergreen Terrace has played home to a slew of hilariously ridiculous fake products.



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N. Korea restores facility used to produce weapons-grade plutonium+

(Kyodo) _ North Korea has apparently restored its facility used to produce weapons-grade plutonium at its main nuclear complex that had been mothballed under an aid-for-denuclearization...
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Boat capsizes off Cocos Islands

A rescue operation is under way after a boat carrying about 40 people sinks off the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 2:29 am

A family who eats BRAAAAAAINSSS together, stays together

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Oil bonanza?

South Sudanese see little benefit from $7bn
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'Palimony' figure Michelle Triola Marvin dies

Her attempt to win $1.8-million from actor Lee Marvin established the legal concept of palimony



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Leaking oil rig catches fire off Australia’s coast

A fire broke out on the West Atlas oil rig on Sunday. Australia's government has vowed to launch an official inquiry into the incident.A massive fire erupted on an oil rig that has been leaking into the Timor Sea, the latest drama in a 10-week saga to plug the hole.




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Game 4 the ages: NY rocks eye of the tie-ers - MLB.com


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Golf: Ishikawa aiming for top 35 at HSBC Champions+

(Kyodo) _ Teenage sensation Ryo Ishikawa left for China on Monday hoping to finish inside the top 35 at the prestigious HSBC Champions in Shanghai this week. "The tournament is packed...
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Dollar briefly sinks to lower 89 yen range on stock market falls, CIT fiasco+

TOKYO, Nov. 2 (Kyodo) _ The U.S. dollar briefly sank into the lower 89 yen level Monday in Tokyo on selling spurred by negative news including a fall in share prices and the bankruptcy...
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North Korea demands direct talks with US

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea pressed the United States to accept its demand for direct talks on the communist regime's nuclear program, warning Monday that Pyongyang "will go our own way" unless Washington agrees....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 2 Nov 2009 | 2:10 am

UN Secretary-General Arrives in Afghanistan

UN Secretary-General in Afghanistan to meet president and former challenger.
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Nov 2009 | 2:10 am

Miliband hopes for better British-Russian ties

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband and his Russian counterpart said Monday their nations could find common ground on global issues despite differences that have badly strained their ties.
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Rodriguez, Yankees beat Phils for 3-1 Series edge (AP)

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez hits a double off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge to drive in a run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)AP - Alex Rodriguez waited all game long for this hit. Heck, he waited his whole life. Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his career, a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the New York Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon's daring dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the World Series.



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`This Is It' tops charts with $101M worldwide (AP)

In this film publicity image released by Sony Pictures, the movie poster for Michael Jackson's 'This is It' film is shown. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures)AP - "Michael Jackson's This Is It" pulled in $101 million worldwide in its first five days, and distributor Sony is extending the farewell performance film beyond its planned two-week run.



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New Hull chief backs boss Brown

New Hull chairman Adam Pearson says Phil Brown will be in charge against Stoke on Sunday but refuses to give assurances over the manager's long-term future.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 2:04 am

U.N. chief in Kabul as pressure mounts over run-off vote

KABUL (Reuters) - U.N. chief Ban Ki-Moon made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Monday as pressure grew to abandon plans for a risky run-off vote after the withdrawal of President Hamid Karzai's only rival.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Nov 2009 | 2:03 am

China military recruiters target college graduates

China is hoping to ease employment pressures from a flood of new college graduates by recruiting more of them into the military.
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Beijing gets early snow after scientists seed rain clouds

Chinese meteorologists bring about Beijing's earliest snowfall in a decade, after seeding rain clouds with silver iodide.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Nov 2009 | 2:02 am

German soldier drives car into crowd

A soldier drove his car into a crowd of people on a German army base early Monday, injuring several people, police said.
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Bombing Kills at Least 20 in Pakistan

Bombing kills at least 20 near Pakistan's capital; UN suspends development work.
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:41 am

Oil rig catches fire

A fire has started on an oil rig off the northwest coast of Australia that has been leaking into the Timor Sea for 10 weeks. No one has been injured and all non-essential workers have been removed.



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16 killed in Philippine slum fire, including kids

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- A fire swept through a residential building as people slept in a slum community in the central Philippines on Monday, killing 16 residents including women and children....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:29 am

Tropical Storm Mirinae slams Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) -- Tropical Storm Mirinae slammed Vietnam's central coast Monday, unleashing heavy rains and winds and forcing more than 80,000 people to evacuate....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:27 am

Pakistan Car Bomb Blast Kills 22

Huge Explosion Outside Bank, Near Army HQ in Rawalpindi, Just a Few Miles from Islamabad

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:23 am

Afghan candidate's exit complicates peace effort

Abdullah's decision effectively hands another five-year term to incumbent President Hamid Karzai, the only ruler Afghanistan ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:13 am

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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:13 am

Royal visitors on their way

Prince Charles and Camilla start an 11-day coast-to-coast visit in St. John's on Monday. Charles is up against apparent apathy that could see him received with at least as much indifference as enthusiasm.



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:13 am

File photo shows US Senator John Kerry looking on as Afghan President Hamid Karzai holds a press conference in Kabul

US Senator John Kerry looks on as Afghan President Hamid Karzai holds a press conference at the presidential palace in Kabul on October 20. UN chief Ban Ki-moon flew into Kabul on Monday to meet Karzai...
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A burqa-clad woman crosses a street with her child as an Afghan policeman stands guard on a Kandahar street

A burqa-clad woman crosses a street with her child as an Afghan policeman stands guard on a Kandahar street on November 1. UN chief Ban Ki-moon flew into Kabul on Monday to meet President Hamid Karzai...
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Afghan opposition candidate Abdullah Abdullah at his home in Kabul

Afghan opposition candidate Abdullah Abdullah addresses the press at his home in Kabul on November 1. Abdullah announced he would not participate in this week's election for fear that widespread fraud...
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Analysis: Airports get $1.1B for pet projects

Congress has steered $1.1 billion since 2001 to favored projects at airports that cater to private planes, much of it going to ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:11 am

Map of Pakistan locating Rawalpindi, where a blast outside a four-star hotel killed at at least 24 people on Monday.

Map of Pakistan locating Rawalpindi, where a blast outside a four-star hotel killed at at least 24 people on Monday.
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Pakistani policemen secure the site at a hotel in Rawalpindi where a sucide bomber killed 24 people

Pakistani policemen secure the site at a hotel where a sucide bomber killed 24 people in Rawalpindi on November 2. Workers queuing for their salaries outside a Pakistan bank were targetted along with the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:05 am

Afghan president appears to win by default; U.S. pushes to cancel runoff vote

Hamid Karzai's rival, Abdullah Abdullah, pulls out, fearing a repeat of the earlier fraud-plagued election. Pressure builds on President Obama to decide whether to send tens of thousands more troops.

The withdrawal Sunday of President Hamid Karzai's only rival in an election runoff essentially handed him another five-year term, but without the clear mandate U.S. officials had hoped would make Karzai an effective partner in the struggle to stabilize Afghanistan.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Bikes and cars: Can we share the road?

With more bikes on the road, drivers are frustrated -- and cyclists are at risk. Now's the time for changes.

Mandeville Canyon Road is a two-lane, dead-end road that twists and climbs for six miles through a quiet Brentwood neighborhood. "It's perfect for bicycling -- like honey to bears," says Jeffrey Courion, former public policy director for Velo Club La Grange, a bicycle touring and racing club.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Turning back time

Workers at the trendy Torneau watch store in New York spent a lot of time adjusting watches for the end of Daylight Saving Time.



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 2 Nov 2009 | 12:53 am

A Pakistani man walks over a bridge near a mosque in Rawalpindi, close to the Pakistan capital Islamabad

A Pakistani man walks over a bridge near a mosque in Rawalpindi, close to the Pakistan capital Islamabad in late October. A surge in militant attacks left more than 300 people dead last month as the military...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2009 | 12:41 am

Map of Pakistan locating Rawalpindi, where a blast outside a four-star hotel killed at at least 20 people on Monday.

Map of Pakistan locating Rawalpindi, where a blast outside a four-star hotel killed at at least 20 people on Monday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2009 | 12:41 am

Pakistani soldiers patrol outside the main gate of the national army headquarters in Rawalpindi

Pakistani soldiers patrol outside the main gate of the national army headquarters in Rawalpindi. A blast outside a four-star hotel in Pakistan's garrison city has killed at least 20 people, a police officer...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Nov 2009 | 12:41 am

UN Chief Arrives to Prod Karzai, Opponent

Ban Ki-moon's Unannounced Afghanistan Visit Comes after Deadly Blast at UN House, Abdullah's Election Pullout

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 2 Nov 2009 | 12:40 am

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Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 2 Nov 2009 | 12:34 am

Sacked drug tsar claims 'no independent scientist could work for Home Secretary'

Professor David Nutt sacked as the Government's top drugs adviser has predicted more of his colleagues will resign.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 2 Nov 2009 | 12:29 am

Mexico reaches record 100 extraditions to US

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico has extradited a record number of criminal suspects to the United States this year, underscoring a dramatic improvement in cross-border law enforcement cooperation - and an urgent attempt to clean up the country's crime-addled prisons....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:51 pm

Canadian surfer on top of the world

Hometown hero Pete Devries wins Cold Water Classic in Tofino, B.C.



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:50 pm

Yankees take 3-1 lead over Phillies

New York's Mark Teixeira, left, and Alex Rodriguez celebrate scoring against the Phillies. The Yankees won Sunday's game, 7-4.Alex Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his life, a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the New York Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon’s alert dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the World Series.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:44 pm

Schools' zero-tolerance policies tested

Parents and elected officials across the USA are demanding that schools slacken zero-tolerance policies that are meant to reduce ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:43 pm

North Korea has been making peace overtures and has invited US special envoy on North Korea, Stephen Bosworth to visit

After months of bellicose moves including a series of missile tests, the North has lately been making peace overtures and has invited the US special envoy on North Korea, Stephen Bosworth (pictured), to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:38 pm

File photo shows a replica of North Korea's Scud-B missile (left) alongside South Korean missiles at a museum in Seoul

File photo shows a replica of North Korea's Scud-B missile (left) alongside South Korean missiles at the Korean War Memorial in Seoul. The communist nation has said Monday it is time for the United States...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:38 pm

American wins NYC marathon

Meb Keflezighi fights back pain and tears for historic victory



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:36 pm

World Series Game 4

A photographic look at New York's big 7-4 win in the World Series on Sunday night in Philadelphia



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:32 pm

Peter MacKay to wed CTV executive

Defence Minister Peter MacKay about to lose his status as one of Canada's most eligible bachelors



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:28 pm

Ranks of millionaire college presidents up again

Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., tops the list of private college  presidents making more than $1 million in total compensation in fiscal 2008.The number of millionaire private college and university presidents hit a new record in recent years; it's likely more will make seven-figure salaries once the slumping economy rebounds.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:22 pm

Demand up for liquid Tamiflu

Widespread cases of swine flu in children across the country are increasing pressure on pharmacies to keep up with demand for ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:16 pm

Blackberry wired to TheScore

United States television viewers get high-tech link to Canadian sports specialty channel during Peach Tree ad



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:13 pm

U.N. halts some work in Pakistan

Children displaced from restive Buner, Lower Dir and Swat region where Pakistani forces are engaged in an operation against Taliban, attend lessons at a tent-school set up by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Mardan, North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, May 14.Citing security concerns, the U.N. suspended long-term development work in two key areas along Pakistan's volatile border with Afghanistan, a blow to international efforts.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:06 pm

GOP ex-candidate endorses Democrat in New York - Los Angeles Times


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Dede Scozzafava's decision not to back Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman indicates a widening gap in the GOP. Meanwhile, President Obama campaigns for New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine. Republican New York State Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava endorsed ...
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Iran says UN-backed nuclear deal is not dead

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Iran said Monday it has not rejected a U.N.-backed plan aimed at limiting the country's ability to make nuclear weapons as it called for a technical panel to review its terms....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 1 Nov 2009 | 10:10 pm

CIT Group files for bankruptcy

NEW YORK (Reuters) - CIT Group Inc, a lender to hundreds of thousands of small and medium-sized businesses, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, as the global financial crisis left it unable to fund itself and the recession clobbered its loans.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2009 | 10:07 pm

A-Rod Lifts Yankees To 3-1 Lead In World Series

Alex Rodriguez doubled in the top of the ninth inning, driving in the go-ahead run, and the New York Yankees went on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 Sunday in Game Four of the Fall Classic. The Yankees are now one win away from capturing their 27th World Series title.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pm

Devastating drought alters life for Kenya nomads

DELA, Kenya (AP) -- When 64-year-old Jimale Irobe was a young man, he guided his herds of cows and camels through knee-high grass....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 1 Nov 2009 | 10:01 pm

Already the main Afghan war hub, Bagram is growing

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) -- Seen from a tiny village on a recent moonless night, the sprawling U.S. base three miles to the north looks more like a medium-size city than a military facility in a war zone....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 1 Nov 2009 | 10:01 pm

Boost Your Flu IQ: Your Questions Answered

With the swine flu virus more widespread than ever and concerns about availability of the vaccine circulating, we solicited your questions about the pandemic. NPR's health editors teamed up with experts to tackle your questions.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2009 | 10:01 pm

UPS, FedEx reap the benefits of airports' pet projects

For nine years, Texans in Congress have been steering federal money to a Fort Worth airport with no passenger flights.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 1 Nov 2009 | 9:50 pm

Sixteen killed in Philippine slum fire

MANILA, Philippines - An official says 16 people including children have been killed in a fire that swept through a residential building as people slept in a slum community in the central Philippines.Fire marshal Pamela Candido...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Nov 2009 | 9:49 pm

Palestinians: Clinton Hinders Peace Talks

They Say She Is Favoring Israel by Seeking Renewed Talks with No Concessions on Settlements

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 1 Nov 2009 | 9:41 pm

State ballots tackle controversial issues Tuesday

Voters in six states will decide Tuesday on a range of hot-button issues, from same-sex marriage and medical marijuana laws to ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 1 Nov 2009 | 9:32 pm

No word on when S.F. Bay Bridge will reopen

There's still no word yet when the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will be open to traffic again.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 1 Nov 2009 | 9:21 pm

Favre, Vikings Beat Green Bay At Lambeau Field

Quarterback Bret Favre was back on familiar turf Sunday — at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. But after 16 years with the Packers, Favre returned wearing white and purple — and throwing passes for the Minnesota Vikings, including four touchdown passes.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2009 | 9:20 pm

North Korea calls for direct talks with U.S.

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea called on Monday for direct talks with its long-time foe, the United States, and gave the clearest signal so far it was ready to return to nuclear disarmament talks it has boycotted for almost a year.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2009 | 9:02 pm

Favre’s Green Bay return a win — for Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre raises his arms to the Lambeau Field crowd after the Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 38-26 on Sunday.Brett Favre's return to Lambeau Field was resounding success. For the Minnesota Vikings. Favre threw four touchdown passes as the Vikings (7-1) withstood a furious rally from the Packers for a 38-26 win.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 Nov 2009 | 8:48 pm

$4.4 million for 3 days: Space hotel to open in '12

A company behind plans to open the first hotel in space says it is on target to accept its first paying guests in 2012 despite critics questioning the investment and time frame for the multi-billion dollar project.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 Nov 2009 | 8:20 pm

MC Hammer in Auckland next week

MC Hammer, the man who made the early 90s synonymous with parachute pants will be in New Zealand next week.He will be launching an Xbox 360 game Lips: Number One Hits, which features his iconic 1990 single U Can't Touch This.MC...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Nov 2009 | 7:47 pm

Man flees plane via emergency exit

Police in Cyprus say a passenger bolted from an aeroplane after opening a rear exit and sliding down an emergency chute as it prepared for take off.Police spokesman Michalis Katsounotos says the 28-year-old sailor who holds a...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Nov 2009 | 6:58 pm

Your Health: Hearing aid guide cuts through the noise

With sometimes reluctant hearing loss patients facing a confusing array of products and providers, the FDA has launched an online ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 1 Nov 2009 | 6:54 pm

World's biggest meatball in US

CONCORD, New Hampshire - The bouncing mega-meatball record has landed in the East Coast.Matthew Mitnitsky, owner of Nonni's Italian Eatery in Concord, said Sunday that a 222.5-pound (101-kilogram) meatball was authenticated as...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Nov 2009 | 6:33 pm

Yakuza: Japan's Not-So-Secret Mafia

60 Minutes' Lara Logan Reports On The Yakuza, Whose Criminal Influence Is Worldwide

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 1 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pm

Palestinians accuse U.S. of killing peace prospects

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Pointing an accusing finger at the United States, the Palestinians on Sunday said Washington's backing for Israeli refusal to halt Jewish settlement expansion had killed any hope of reviving peace negotiations soon.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2009 | 5:51 pm

N.H. restaurant sets meatball mark

Nonni's Italian Eatery's 222.5-pound meatball was authenticated as the world's largest after being weighed by state weights and ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 1 Nov 2009 | 5:51 pm

Australia urged to stop slaughtering conscious animals

The King of Jordan's sister has appealed to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to stop the slaughter of conscious animals for halal meat in Australia.Princess Alia bint al-Hussein, the sister of King Abdullah II of Jordan, says the ritual...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm

More districts use income, not race, as basis for busing

Struggling to improve schools with large populations of poor and minority students, and under legal pressure to avoid racial ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 1 Nov 2009 | 4:47 pm

Video: Abdullah Withdraws

Turmoil continues in Afghanistan as the opposition candidate withdraws from the run-off election. As Mandy Clark reports, this raises more questions about the future of course of the U.S. policy.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 1 Nov 2009 | 4:46 pm

N.Y. Harbor School Seeks Sea Change In Education

Murray Fisher had a dream: Take the 600 miles of New York City's coastline and all the water surrounding it, and start a maritime high school that would teach inner-city kids about their watery world. His school, the New York Harbor School, is housed in the heart of Brooklyn. But soon, it will move to Governors Island, a tree-covered jewel 800 yards off the coast of Manhattan.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2009 | 4:45 pm

Republicans aim for rival health plan in House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives plan to offer an alternative to Democrats' massive healthcare reform bill that would not raise taxes or require people or businesses to buy health insurance, the House Republican leader said on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2009 | 4:36 pm

Britain's health service pays millions to gag whistleblowers

Some local NHS bodies are spending millions of taxpayers' money to pay off and silence whistleblowers with 'super gags' to stop them going public with patient safety incidents, reports The Independent . Experts warn that patients'...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Nov 2009 | 4:27 pm

CIT files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

After struggling for months to avert bankruptcy, lender CIT Group has filed for Chapter 11 protection in an attempt to restructure its debt while trying to keep badly needed loans flowing to thousands of mid-sized and small businesses.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 1 Nov 2009 | 3:57 pm

Mobsters arrested after 15 yrs on the run

ROME ? After 15 years on the run, two suspected mobsters were arrested by police in Naples.Their arrests came a day after their brother was picked up in a farmhouse. Italy's interior ministry says Pasquale and Carmine Russo...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pm

MPs' expenses: David Wilshire compares treatment of politicians to Jews in Nazi Germany

David Wilshire the disgraced Conservative MP has compared the treatment of politicians to the plight of Jews in Nazi Germany.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 1 Nov 2009 | 3:34 pm

6 bodies found at US rapist's home

Cleveland - Six badly decomposed bodies found at the home of a convicted rapist in the US facing a new rape allegation were females and all were homicide victims, the coroner's office said Sunday.Powell Caesar, a spokesman for...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm

Israel arrests Jewish-American for hate crimes

JERUSALEM - Israeli authorities have arrested a Jewish-American extremist suspected of carrying out a series of high-profile hate crimes, security officials said Sunday.Police and Shin Bet security forces say Jack Teitel, a 37-year-old...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Nov 2009 | 3:27 pm

MPs' expenses reforms may be blocked warns Harriet Harman

Radical proposals to overhaul the system of MPs' expenses may be blocked Harriet Harman the Leader of the Commons has said.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 1 Nov 2009 | 3:27 pm

David Miliband urged to rule himself out of EU job

David Miliband is being urged to formally rule himself out of the running to become the EU's foreign policy chief after Downing Street and senior ministers made it clear they were not supporting his candidacy.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 1 Nov 2009 | 3:17 pm

American Meb Keflezighi Wins NYC Marathon

Meb Keflezighi became the first U.S. man to win the New York City Marathon since 1982 on Sunday, while Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia captured the women's race. Two-time defending champ Paula Radcliffe placed fourth, grabbing her left leg in pain after crossing the finish line.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pm

David Cameron to order MPs to return to work earlier next year

David Cameron is to order Members of Parliament to return to work earlier next year after the row over the 82day summer break MPs gave themselves this year.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 1 Nov 2009 | 3:12 pm

Asylum seekers want to leave Oz for NZ

Sri Lankans at Australia's Christmas Island immigration detention centre say they should be allowed to leave and continue on their journey to New Zealand in hopes of seeking asylum here, reports The Australian .The Sri Lankans...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Nov 2009 | 3:09 pm

MPs' expenses: Committee appointing parliamentary standards team have questionable record

The heads of the new Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority will have to be approved by a committee of MPs with a questionable record over expenses and improving the transparency of the system.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 1 Nov 2009 | 2:52 pm

MPs' expenses: Harriet Harman says overhaul proposals may be blocked

Radical proposals to overhaul the system of MPs' expenses drawn up by an independent review may be blocked.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 1 Nov 2009 | 2:48 pm

CIT Group Files For Bankruptcy

Lender CIT Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday, one of the biggest Chapter 11 filings in U.S. corporate history. The move will likely mean the U.S. government will lose the $2.3 billion it sunk into CIT last year to prop up the ailing company. But the government could have lost billions more.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2009 | 2:48 pm

Three new highstreet banks to be created

Consumers are to be offered the services of three new highstreet banks over the next few years under Government attempts to increase competition by breaking up the taxpayerbacked banks.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 1 Nov 2009 | 2:47 pm

Alistair Darling to outline plans to spend £30 billion buying bank shares

Alistair Darling will this week unveil plans to spend a further £30 billion of taxpayers' money buying shares in two of the country's biggest banks.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 1 Nov 2009 | 2:40 pm

Honduran opposition leader key to ending conflict

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - The front-runner in Honduras' presidential race has become a key to resolving a four-month conflict between a president ousted in a coup and the de facto leader who replaced him.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pm

Royal Mail strikes: Adam Crozier second highest paid public sector boss on £1m

Adam Crozier chief executive of the Royal Mail has been ranked as Britain's second most highly paid public sector boss.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 1 Nov 2009 | 11:42 am

Video: Axelrod Reacts To Right's Slams On Obama

On "Face The Nation" White House Senior Advisor David Axelrod commented on criticisms against President Obama from Right-Wing media.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 1 Nov 2009 | 10:52 am

Iran Calls for Panel to Review Nuclear Deal

Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki says Iran conveyed its stand to the International Atomic Energy Agency two days ago.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2009 | 9:59 am

Video: Lessons Learned In Afghanistan

With the current situation worsening in Afghanistan, Bob Schieffer wonders if it might be a good time to start nation-building at home.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 1 Nov 2009 | 9:56 am

Israel Arrests Extremist Accused of Attacking Arabs

Israeli authorities have arrested a Jewish-American extremist suspected of carrying out a series of high-profile hate crimes against Arabs, peace activists and a breakaway Jewish sect.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2009 | 9:19 am

Saudis Discover Al Qaeda Weapons Stockpile in Capital

Saudi authorities have announced the discovery of large quantities of weapons in the capital Riyadh belonging to Al Qaeda terror network.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2009 | 9:09 am

Italian Radical Convicted of Murder Hangs Self in Jail

A member of the radical leftist Red Brigades terror group who was sentenced to life for the 2002 killing of a government consultant has killed herself in jail, her lawyer said Sunday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2009 | 8:41 am

Former President Bill Clinton Unveils Statue in Kosovo

Thousands of ethnic Albanians braved low temperatures and a cold wind in Kosovo's capital Pristina to welcome former President Bill Clinton on Sunday as he attended the unveiling of an 11-foot statue of himself on a key boulevard that also bears his name.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2009 | 8:29 am

Rescue Underway After Boat Sinks Off Australian Coast

An official says 25 people are missing and 15 have been rescued after a boat sank in remote waters far off the Australian coast.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2009 | 8:10 am

Plastic Surgeon Weds Woman for 'Potential'

A British plastic surgeon chose a young woman as his bride and then sculpted her into his ideal wife, according to The Sun.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2009 | 8:03 am

Southern Sudan Leader Urges Secession

The leader of southern Sudan has called on his people to secede from the country in an upcoming referendum if they want to be free.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2009 | 7:50 am

Elderly U.K. Patient Locked in Ambulance for Hours

An elderly kidney patient was locked in the back of an ambulance for five hours after the driver forgot about him and clocked off duty.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2009 | 7:38 am

11 Killed in Russian Military Plane Crash

A Russian heavy-lift military cargo plane crashed on takeoff Sunday in Siberia, killing all 11 crew members on board, officials said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am

Italy Women Rebel Against Berlusconi Sexism

Women blame the Berlusconi for Italy's falling gender equality rating.
Source: ABC News: International | 1 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am

Pakistan zeroes in on major Taliban bases

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani forces are zeroing in on two major Taliban bases in South Waziristan region as their offensive pushes deeper into militant bastion on the Afghan border, the military said on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2009 | 7:12 am

World Series Safe From Philly Transit Strike

The Philadelphia transit system's largest union agreed Saturday not to go on strike as contract talks continued hours before the start of Game 3 of the World Series, Pennsylvania's governor and the city's mayor said.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2009 | 7:06 am

Reversed Homer Call Helps A-Rod, Yanks Beat Phils

Guess who showed up for Halloween dressed as sluggers? The New York Yankees and Alex Rodriguez, whose double clanked off a television camera in the right-field corner and was ruled a home run in the first instant replay call in World Series history.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Nov 2009 | 6:59 am

Afghan Challenger Drops Out of Election

Abdullah Withdraws from Runoff After Karzai Rejects Demands Aimed at Preventing Fraud; New Election Now in Doubt

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 1 Nov 2009 | 6:30 am

A key figure in 2010 election: U.S. jobless rate

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The key number in next year's U.S. congressional election may be the unemployment rate, which last month hit a 26-year high of 9.8 percent.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2009 | 6:17 am

Eyes Deceive? Did Clinton, Kim Really Meet?

Famous photo shows Bill Clinton and Kim Jong-il -- or does it?
Source: ABC News: International | 1 Nov 2009 | 6:10 am

Pakistan: Taliban Defeated by Mid-December

Foreign Minister Says Militants in Afghan Border Region Are in "Disarray," Predicts Victory Before Winter Sets In

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 1 Nov 2009 | 5:57 am

Russia-U.S. weapons talks on track: Kremlin adviser

MARRAKESH, Morocco (Reuters) - Russia and the United States are on track to sign a new deal to reduce their arsenals of nuclear weapons by the time a previous agreement expires next month, a Kremlin aide said at a policy conference in Morocco.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Nov 2009 | 4:18 am