World News Headlines for November 12, 2009

The Gut Response To What We Eat

A new study of human gut microbes put into mice has found that when mice eat a high-fat, high-sugar diet, abrupt changes result in the population of microbes. Scientists believe this research could open a new window into interactions between our gut bacteria, diet, and weight gain.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 12 Nov 2009 | 12:05 pm

Debate Grows Over Afghan Strategy

President Obama gathered his war council for an eighth strategy session on Wednesday. The White House says four final options are on the table. Each would require a different level of U.S. troops — and each would involve a different goal for U.S. efforts.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 12 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am

Lou Dobbs Steps Down From CNN

CNN anchor Lou Dobbs announced last night that he was leaving the network to pursue new opportunities. Dobbs was the last of the network's original anchors.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 12 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am

Japanese 'should learn from war'

Japanese Emperor Akihito says the country should learn lessons from the wartime reign of his father, Hirohito.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:41 am

West Bank removal challenged

Israel's Supreme Court says a Palestinian student whom the Israeli army deported to Gaza should be able to challenge the process.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:41 am

US envoy opposed to Afghan surge

The US ambassador in Kabul warns against sending thousands more troops to Afghanistan, in a dramatic intervention.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:36 am

AP sources: Jim Riggleman staying as Nationals manager

WASHINGTON - No more interim tag for Jim Riggleman: He is going to be the Washington Nationals' full-fledged manager in 2010. The Nationals are sticking with Riggleman...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:35 am

Hatoyama to visit Singapore to attend APEC forum: Hirano+

(Kyodo) _ Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama will visit Singapore to attend a two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum starting Saturday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirofumi...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:34 am

Medvedev calls for economy reform

President Dmitry Medvedev says Russia's old economic model no longer works, as he gives a state of the nation speech.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:34 am

Skynet Asia to offer discount airfares for foreign tourists+

(Kyodo) _ Skynet Asia Airways Co. said Thursday it will start offering a discount fare for foreign tourists from Dec. 1, enabling them to fly on all of its eight domestic routes at a flat
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:32 am

Germany goalie Robert Enke's funeral set for Sunday

FRANKFURT - Robert Enke, the Germany goalkeeper who committed suicide Tuesday, will be buried Sunday in a small ceremony near his home following a memorial service at the...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:32 am

Polish gas monopoly PGNiG posts strong 3Q gains

Poland's gas and oil monopoly, PGNiG, posted a better-than-expected third quarter net profit of 408 million zlotys ($148 million), as lower prices for imported gas improved its profit margins, the company said Thursday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:29 am

Doctor claims he was pressured to use device

BOSTON - A former cardiologist at Lahey Clinic claims in a lawsuit against the hospital that he was fired for resisting pressure from two other top doctors to use a particular...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:27 am

Germany goalkeeper Enke's funeral set for Sunday

Robert Enke, the Germany goalkeeper who committed suicide Tuesday, will be buried Sunday in a small ceremony near his home following a memorial service at the Hannover stadium.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:25 am

Grandmother's body found in pond

The body of a 58-year-old grandmother who vanished mysteriously just before Christmas last year was found in a Lynn pond yesterday thanks to a dogged investigation by authorities....

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:24 am

US Afghan envoy warns against troop surge: reports (AFP)

AFP - The US envoy to Afghanistan has warned against sending thousands more troops to the country as President Barack Obama weighs strategy options in the eight-year conflict, reports said Thursday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:24 am

Eurozone industrial output up modest 0.3 percent

Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro increased a modest 0.3 percent in September from the month before, providing further evidence that the economic recovery is likely to be slow.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:21 am

LEAD: October new condo supply dives 20% in Tokyo area+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH LATEST INFO) The number of new condominiums put up for sale in the greater Tokyo area declined 20.1 percent from a year earlier to 3,386 units in October,
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:20 am

North Korea threatens South over naval clash

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea threatened Thursday to punish South Korea after their first naval skirmish in seven years, as Seoul expressed confidence it could deter any attack from its communist neighbor....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:19 a... | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:19 am

North Korea threatens South over naval clash

North Korea threatened Thursday to punish South Korea after their first naval skirmish in seven years, as Seoul expressed confidence it could deter any attack from its communist neighbor....
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Tanzanian landslide kills 11 children, 9 adults

A Tanzanian government official says a landslide has killed 11 children and nine adults near Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:18 am

3RD LD: Ceremony held to mark 20th anniv. of emperor's enthronement+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING) A government-sponsored ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the enthronement of Emperor Akihito was held Thursday in Tokyo at the National Theatre...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:17 am

Obama tops Forbes' Most Powerful list, but the Pope fails to make the cut - New York Daily News

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Obama tops Forbes' Most Powerful list, but the Pope fails to make the cut
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President Obama, the most powerful man in the world according to Forbes latest list, and the No. 2 on the list, China's president Hu Jintao Microsoft founder Bill Gates, No. 10 on the list President Obama is the most powerful person in ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am

Boston man killed skydiving in California

MURRIETA, Calif. - Riverside County sheriff's officials say a skydiver has been killed during a jump near Murrieta. Officials say the skydiver, a 40-year-old man...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:14 am

Pakistani Iranian consulate employee killed in Peshawar+

(Kyodo) _ A gunman shot dead a Pakistani employee of the Iranian Consulate in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday, police said. Abul Hassan Jaffery, a public...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:13 am

Bank of Korea keeps key rate at record low - The Associated Press

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Bank of Korea keeps key rate at record low
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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low for the ninth straight month Thursday, pledging to maintain low borrowing rates to help extend a recovery in Asia's fourth-largest economy. ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:11 am

Wal-Mart to keep stores open to ease Black Friday

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores said Wednesday it will keep its stores open 24 hours and take new crowd-control measures Thanksgiving weekend after a temporary employee...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:10 am

Clinton Supports Philippine Antiterrorism Fight

Clinton vows suppport for U.S.-backed Philippine antiterrorism campaign.

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Source: ABC News: International | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:09 am

Jury weighs death penalty in TV anchorwoman case

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A jury that convicted a man of capital murder in the beating death of an Arkansas TV anchorwoman will weigh Thursday whether to impose the death penalty. Jurors...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:09 am

Report: Clemens moves to have McNamee suit tossed

Lawyers for Roger Clemens filed a motion in Brooklyn federal court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit by the pitcher's former trainer, claiming statements that accused Brian McNamee of trying to shake down Clemens were not serious.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:09 am

Russian President Says Economic Focus Must Change - Wall Street Journal

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Russian President Says Economic Focus Must Change
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AP MOSCOW --Russia needs to shed its dependence on exports of raw materials and build a new high-tech economy to survive, President Dmitry Medvedev said in his annual state-of-the nation address Thursday. Mr. Medvedev said the country has continued to ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:08 am

Alan Johnson defends Ministry of Defence bonuses

Payouts to civil servants as the Government faces charges of failing to provide British troops with adequate support and equipment on the front line in Afghanistan.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:07 am

Police: Mike Tyson involved in scuffle at LA airport

LOS ANGELES - Police are investigating conflicting accounts of an airport scuffle between Mike Tyson and photographer that resulted in both men being booked and released on...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:06 am

Australia reaches out to India with climate aid - Reuters India

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Australia reaches out to India with climate aid
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Australia said it will invest $50 million to develop green technologies in India, in a sign Canberra was trying to bridge differences with New Delhi over climate change negotiations. ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am

Norway: Kidnapped journalist freed in Afghanistan

Norway's Foreign Ministry says that a Norwegian journalist who was kidnapped last week in eastern Afghanistan has been released.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am

Lawyer: Mental illness wore down accused Texas mom

Otty Sanchez got six weeks in a state mental hospital after she was found wandering around a drug store last year, shopping for an imaginary trip to China.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 12 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am

Modern Warfare 2 sells 7 million copies on day one

Modern Warfare 2 destroys all records to become the fastest-selling game of all time worldwide

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Drug Adviser Nutt Sacking Was 'Humiliation', Says Colleague

The sacking of the Government's chief drugs adviser David Nutt for saying marijuana is safer than alcohol or tobacco was an "unnecessary humiliation" and shows that political expediency "rules the roost," a leading scientist who quit over the affair has warned.

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2ND LD: APEC to draw up growth strategy in 2010, promote economic integration+

SINGAPORE, Nov. 12 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH MORE INFO. 3RD LEAD TO FOLLOW) Pacific Rim ministers pledged Thursday to compile a growth strategy for the region in 2010 and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:58 am

Disney shuffles deck at struggling studio

Marking a renewed focus on the proliferation of ways that movies are delivered to consumers, The Walt Disney Co. has elevated its home video chief to a new distribution role covering all formats.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:58 am

Bing Adds Features, Including Results from Wolfram Alpha

In an effort to sustain Bing's early momentum, Microsoft is adding new features, including local weather and events and results from Wolfram Alpha, a Web service that specializes in answering questions.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:58 am

Fort Hood suspect's behavior raised red flags to supervisors

WASHINGTON - Doctors supervising Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's medical training discussed several concerns about the Muslim doctor's behavior at Walter Reed Army...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:57 am

Serb general's sentence cut by 4 years

U.N. judges trimmed the sentence Thursday of a Bosnian Serb general from 33 to 29 years but upheld his convictions for leading troops who terrorized Sarajevo with a deadly rain of shells and sniper bullets.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:57 am

Murder charges for Jewish settler

A Jewish settler is charged in Israel with murdering two Palestinians and attacks on left-wing and messianic Jewish targets.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:55 am

China 'running illegal prisons'

China is running unlawful detention centres in which its citizens can be kept for months, Human Rights Watch says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:55 am

African slavery apology 'needed'

Traditional African rulers should apologise for the role they played in the slave trade, a Nigerian rights group says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:55 am

Baseball: PL to open 2010 regular season on March 20+

(Kyodo) _ The Pacific League on Thursday released the schedule for the 2010 regular season, with the top three teams of the 2008 season host the opening series on March 20-22. The...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:54 am

Revision of imperial succession law not being discussed currently+

(Kyodo) _ The government is not currently studying if the Imperial House Law, which only allows male heirs to succeed to the imperial throne, should be revised, Chief Cabinet Secretary...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am

Lakers' Pau Gasol aims to do the right thing

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - You won't be seeing Pau Gasol's season debut real soon. "Christmas?" Phil Jackson suggested in apparent jest Wednesday. Jackson's...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am

Mass Maoist protest in Kathmandu

Thousands take to the streets of Nepal's capital to protest against the governing coalition.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:50 am

US ambassador warns against Afghanistan troop surge - Times Online

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US ambassador warns against Afghanistan troop surge
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The US ambassador to Afghanistan has dramatically intervened in the debate about troop reinforcements, warning President Obama against committing tens of thousands of extra troops to the country. Karl Eikenberry, a retired army general who commanded US ...
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Women die in Ghana mine collapse

At least 18 miners - 14 of them women - are killed when an illegal gold mine collapses in western Ghana.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:42 am

The Go Programming Language

o is a new experimental systems programming language intended to make software development fast. Our goal is that a major Google binary should be buildable in a few seconds on a single machine. The language is concurrent, garbage-collected, and requires explicit declaration of dependencies. Simple syntax and a clean type system support a number of

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:40 am

Spain's Plumbers Honor Mario For 28 Years Of Plumbing Accomp

Plumber and princess recovery specialist Mario has secured the years most coveted game award, a silver medal from ASEFOSAM, Spains professional plumbers association. How convenient, given this weekends release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

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Taylor's turn: Swift wins entertainer of the year (AP)

AP - All four of the guys who lost to Taylor Swift for entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards made a tactical error: They asked the crossover sensation to open for them in their concerts.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:39 am

Tennis: Morigami's career ends with q'final defeat at nat'ls+

(Kyodo) _ Akiko Morigami ended her career with a straight sets defeat to Erika Takao in the women's singles quarterfinals at the national championships on Thursday. The 29-year-old...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:37 am

Source: U.S. envoy objects to troop increase

The U.S. envoy in Afghanistan, a former general who once commanded troops in the country, has objected to plans to send tens of thousands of forces to the country, a U.S. official says.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:37 am

Police: Mike Tyson in scuffle at LA airport (AP)

AP - Police are investigating conflicting accounts of an airport scuffle between Mike Tyson and photographer that resulted in both men being booked and released on suspicion of misdemeanor battery.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:37 am

China warns Obama about Dalai Lama, citing Lincoln on slavery

BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese government spokesman said Barack Obama should be especially sympathetic to China's opposition to the Dalai Lama and Tibetan independence, as a black president who lauded Abraham Lincoln for helping abolish slavery.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:30 am

China warns Obama about Dalai Lama, citing Lincoln on slavery (Reuters)

Reuters - A Chinese government spokesman said Barack Obama should be especially sympathetic to China's opposition to the Dalai Lama and Tibetan independence, as a black president who lauded Abraham Lincoln for helping abolish slavery.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:30 am

Clinton urges Myanmar to free Suu Kyi (Reuters)

Reuters - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called again on Thursday for the unconditional release of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, but suggested there could be high-level contacts with the country's military leaders at a summit this weekend.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:27 am

Clinton urges Myanmar to free Suu Kyi

MANILA (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called again on Thursday for the unconditional release of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, but suggested there could be high-level contacts with the country's military leaders at a summit this weekend.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:27 am

Clinton supports Philippine antiterrorism fight

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday vowed support for the Philippine fight against al-Qaida-linked militants and highlighted the U.S. military's role in helping the country recover from deadly typhoons....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:19 a... | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:25 am

Clinton supports Philippine antiterrorism fight (AP)

AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday vowed support for the Philippine fight against al-Qaida-linked militants and highlighted the U.S. military's role in helping the country recover from deadly typhoons.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:25 am

Woods takes early Melbourne lead

World number one Tiger Woods moves into three-way share of the lead at the Australian Masters in Melbourne with a six-under-par opening round of 66.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:18 am

Achoo! Achoo! Achoo! Achoo! The Girl Who Can't Stop Sneezing

She begins sneezing at 0:45 and hasn't stopped!

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Corruption Mars Romania's Post-Communist Progress

Communist rule of Romania ended 20 years ago in a bloody revolt that killed more than 1,000 people. The country is now a member of the EU, with a solid economy and a passionate, if hectic, democratic life. But some believe Romania's rampant corruption is threatening its future.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:05 am

Report: Chinese who complain to govt risk kidnap

BEIJING (AP) -- Kidnapping people on their way to lodge complaints with China's central government has evolved into a lucrative cottage industry that police refuse to acknowledge or crack down on, a human rights group said Thursday....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:19 a... | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:02 am

What a logo does not have to be or do

When designing a logo, designer's and clients (when conveying to the designer what they are looking for in their new logo) often focus on what their logo should be. In this article, I focus on the exact opposite:

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:02 am

Rampage threat suspect argues note was rap lyrics

Johnny Cash sang about having shot a man in Reno just to watch him die. Bob Marley belted out that he had shot the local sheriff, but not the deputy.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 12 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am

CO. Senator Uses Twitter to Compare Obama to 9/11 Hijackers

The tweet in question -- @Sen_Schultheis: Don't for a second think Obama wants what is best for U.S. He is flying the US Plane right into the ground at full speed. Let's Roll

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British people among world's ugliest

Britons are among the ugliest people in the world, according to a website that only allows 'beautiful' people to join.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:49 am

BREAKING: U.S. Deports Lou Dobbs

WANTAGE, NJ—Acting on anonymous tips from within the Hispanic-American community, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials on Wednesday deported Luis Miguel Salvador Aguila Dominguez, who has been living illegally in the United States under the name Lou Dobbs for 48 years.

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Foreclosures dip 3 pct. in October from September (AP)

AP - The number of homeowners on the brink of losing their homes dipped in October, the third straight monthly decline, as foreclosure prevention programs helped more borrowers.

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Economy to top Obama agenda in Asia - CNN International

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Economy to top Obama agenda in Asia
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US President Barack Obama will embark on Thursday on his first presidential visit to Asia, an eight-day journey that will take him to five cities in four countries, beginning with Japan. Economic issues are expected to dominate discussions throughout ...
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U.S. Ambassador Objects to Afghan Surge

Source: U.S. Envoy Warns Obama in Leaked Cables that More Troops Won't Help Amid Corruption

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:31 am

Gunmen kill Pakistani working at Iranian Consulate

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- Gunmen killed a Pakistani working at the Iranian Consulate in the northwestern city of Peshawar on Thursday, adding to security fears in the country as it presses an offensive against the Taliban along the nearby Afghan border....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:19 a... | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:29 am

Gunmen kill Pakistani working at Iranian Consulate (AP)

AP - Gunmen killed a Pakistani working at the Iranian Consulate in the northwestern city of Peshawar on Thursday, adding to security fears in the country as it presses an offensive against the Taliban along the nearby Afghan border.

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Unions prod Obama to fix ailing airline industry (AP)

AP - Three decades of airline deregulation have helped make air travel more accessible to consumers through lower fares.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:27 am

On Veterans Day, members of commission are sworn in - Baltimore Sun

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On Veterans Day, members of commission are sworn in
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The first members of the city's new veterans commission were sworn-in Thursday at a Veterans Day ceremony at the War Memorial in downtown Baltimore. "This new commission will serve as the voice for ...
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Blackout raises fears about Brazil infrastructure

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Government leaders are defending the reliability of Brazil's power grid after a huge blackout left nearly 60 million people in the dark and raised concerns about its ability to guarantee electricity for a surging economy....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:19 a... | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:22 am

Blackout raises fears about Brazil infrastructure (AP)

AP - Government leaders are defending the reliability of Brazil's power grid after a huge blackout left nearly 60 million people in the dark and raised concerns about its ability to guarantee electricity for a surging economy.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:22 am

Official: Obama Wants New Afghan Options

Concerns Over President Karzai's Viability Weigh Heavy on Obama's Mind as U.S. Ambassador Warns Against Surge

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:18 am

Tiger shares Aussie Masters lead

Tiger Woods lived up to eight months of hype Thursday by running off three straight birdies late in his round for a 6-under 66 that gave him a share of the lead in the Australian Masters.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:18 am

North Korea warns South it will pay for clash

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said the South will pay "an expensive price" for firing at Pyongyang's retreating patrol boat on Tuesday, keeping up its saber rattling two days after a naval gunfight raised tension between the rivals.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:13 am

A Fort Hood trial likely will be slow to unfold - Philadelphia Inquirer

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A Fort Hood trial likely will be slow to unfold
Philadelphia Inquirer
There has been no "case quite like this before," said one expert on military law. By Anthony Spangler FORT WORTH, Texas - Complicated by a federal investigation into possible terrorist ties and the prospect of mental issues, the prosecution of Army Maj ...
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Afghan presidential inauguration to be Nov. 19

KABUL (AP) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai's inauguration to a second five-year term will be held Nov. 19 at the heavily guarded palace compound in the capital Kabul....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:19 a... | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:05 am

Lou Dobbs resigns from CNN - Los Angeles Times

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Lou Dobbs resigns from CNN
Los Angeles Times
The outspoken newsman says he has been urged 'to go beyond my role here.' Is politics in his future? By Matea Gold Reporting from New York - In a surprise announcement, CNN host Lou Dobbs resigned on the air Wednesday after a recent history of ...
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U.S. ambassador warns against Afghanistan troop buildup

In classified cables, he warns that Hamid Karzai's government is too corrupt and ineffective, senior officials say. The envoy's dissent comes as President Obama is poised to announce his decision.

In an unexpected dissent at a critical moment, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan has warned in classified cables against any further buildup of American forces in the country, senior U.S. officials said Wednesday.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

New dinosaur species may be a missing link

Fossils of the lumbering Aardonyx celestae found in South Africa may explain why dinosaurs evolved from bipeds to quadrupeds.

Before the dig started, it looked like any other patch of dinosaur dirt: gray soil, a few brownish fossilized bones exposed by erosion. Paleontologist Adam Yates thought his diggers would find a few bones from the massospondylus -- South Africa's most common dinosaur.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

California could get up to $700 million in U.S. education funds

Guidelines for the Race to the Top money for states will be released Thursday. State legislators will have to scurry to make the application deadline.

California could be eligible for up to $700 million in federal education stimulus funds under guidelines scheduled to be released today by the U.S. Department of Education.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Service providers take issue with census of L.A. homeless

They say the recent report finding a 38% drop in the county's homeless population does not jibe with what they're seeing. They worry the report could cause a drop in much-needed fundraising.

An L.A. city-county report showing a 38% drop in the homeless population has been met with consternation by the region's homeless service providers, who say the findings are inaccurate and could hurt their fundraising efforts at a time when the need is great.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Hasan's supervising doctors questioned his fitness for service

Doctors who oversaw Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's medical training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center had discussed concerns about his proselytizing and other behavior, a Pentagon official says.

Doctors supervising Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's medical training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center frequently discussed concerns about the Muslim psychiatrist's behavior, including his aggressive proselytizing of patients, a Defense Department official said Wednesday.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Hollywood Spider-Man impersonator caught in legal web

Cops are called when the superhero character allegedly hits a man. When officers arrive, they find four possible suspects. Zeroing in on the culprit, they arrest him on outstanding warrants.

A Spider-Man impersonator was arrested on outstanding criminal warrants Wednesday after an incident in which he allegedly slugged a man near the Hollywood & Highland complex, police said.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Boxer Mike Tyson is arrested after altercation at LAX

The former heavyweight champion alleges a paparazzo struck him in an apparent attempt to provoke him. The photographer says the former fighter hit him in the face.

Boxer Mike Tyson was booked on suspicion of battery Wednesday after an altercation with a paparazzo at Los Angeles International Airport, according to authorities.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

San Bernardino County declares swine flu emergency

Local officials hope that by declaring an emergency, they will be first in line for vaccines and other resources when available. But other counties and the state long ago made the same declarations.

San Bernardino County public health officials have declared a state of emergency due to H1N1 flu, one in a series of federal, state and local declarations intended to position authorities to deal with people sickened by the new flu strain.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Suspect sought in acid attack on South L.A. woman

The LAPD asks the public for help in finding a man who allegedly raped, stabbed and beat his girlfriend on Halloween, pouring acid on her face and body to 'teach her a lesson.'

Authorities pleaded for the public's help Wednesday in capturing a 30-year-old reputed gang member who police say poured acid on his girlfriend to "teach her a lesson" in a savage Halloween night attack in South Los Angeles.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Brown pelican removed from endangered species list

A century-long effort to protect the bird is no longer necessary, federal officials say. The population, once imperiled by hunters and DDT, has reached more than 650,000 in North and Central America.

Federal officials announced Wednesday that they were removing the brown pelican from the endangered species list, capping a century-long recovery that started under President Theodore Roosevelt.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 12 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Forbes: Mexican drug lord 41 on most powerful list

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Forbes Magazine named drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman - a fugitive reputed to be hiding in the mountains of northern Mexico - to its list of the 67 "World's Most Powerful People" on Wednesday....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:19 a... | 12 Nov 2009 | 12:43 am

Tyson booked on suspicion of battery at LAX

A scuffle erupted between Mike Tyson and a freelance photographer at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday, and both men were booked and released on suspicion of misdemeanor battery, police said.

Los Angeles - Mike Tyson - LAX - United States - California
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 12 Nov 2009 | 12:41 am

Bomb-sniffing dog found after being MIA for 14 months

Sabi the black labrador disappeared during a fierce battle between Australian troops and Afghan militants

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 12 Nov 2009 | 12:38 am

Japan's emperor marks 20th anniversary on throne

TOKYO (AP) -- Tens of thousands of well-wishers lined the streets of Tokyo on Thursday for a parade on the 20th anniversary of the coronation of Emperor Akihito, who urged Japanese not to forget the lessons of World War II....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:19 a... | 12 Nov 2009 | 12:35 am

Mexican drug lord makes Forbes' most powerful list

Magazine ranks Joaquin ‘El Chapo' Guzman ahead of the presidents of Russia, France and Venezuela

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 12 Nov 2009 | 12:22 am

Rare iceberg spotted off island south of Australia

Scientists say it could present a danger to ships before it melts

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 12 Nov 2009 | 12:22 am

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Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:44 pm

Varitek exercises option to stay in Boston

Red Sox captain chooses to back up Victor Martinez rather than become a free agent

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:42 pm

Singletary unfazed by facing former team

Hall of Fame Bears linebacker insists he is more focused on getting his 49ers club out of its current four-game losing skid

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:39 pm

Still kicking it at 61

Austin College kicker determined not to let age slow him down as he takes the field with his younger teammates

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

Tyson arrested at LAX

Former heavyweight champion is detained following an incident with a photographer at the airport

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:30 pm

Major General Ben Dolorfino (centre), head of Manila military forces seen in the Philippines capital

Major General Ben Dolorfino (centre), head of Manila military forces inspects troops during a drill in the Philippines capital. Dolorfino said a Muslim rebel group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, had...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:18 pm

Map of the Philippine region where Muslim rebels have handed over kidnapped Irish priest Michael Sinnott in good health

Map of the Philippine region where Muslim rebels have handed kidnapped Irish priest Michael Sinnott over to authorities in good health after a month of captivity.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:18 pm

Video grab released on October 31 shows kidnapped Irish priest Father Michael Sinnott during his captivity

Video grab released on October 31 shows kidnapped Irish priest Father Michael Sinnott during his captivity. The churchman has been handed over to the Philippine government early Thursday, a month after...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:18 pm

Released Irish priest Michael Sinnott (centre) at a military airbase in Zamboanga City

Released Irish priest Michael Sinnott (centre) at a military airbase in Zamboanga City on November 12. The churchman has emerged from over a month in the jungles of the southern Philippines on Thursday,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:18 pm

Marriage proposal deflates as ring falls from hot-air balloon

This is a story of love rewarded. Twice.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:17 pm

China looms as key challenge on Obama's Asia tour

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama leaves for Asia on Thursday with the U.S. economy, jobs and a yawning trade deficit with China looming large on his agenda.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:11 pm

Danton says prison stint saved his life

Fomer NHLer tells Sportsnet he actually believed someone was coming to kill him, which is why he entered into a murder-for-hire plot

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:09 pm

Obama will have to decide on whether to deploy thousands more US troops to Afghanistan

US Army handout photo shows a coalition soldier passing through the town of Shewan in Afghanistan. Shadowing Obama throughout his forthcoming trip to Asia will be his looming decision on whether to deploy...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

US President Barack Obama is setting off on his debut presidential tour of Asia in a bid to revive his nation's prestige

US President Barack Obama, pictured, is setting off on his debut presidential tour of Asia in a bid to revive his nation's prestige as a regional power, on a trip much heavier on symbolism than diplomatic...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is set to meet US President Barack Obama in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama at the country's parliament in Tokyo. US President Barack Obama is setting off on his debut presidential tour of Asia in a bid to revive his nation's prestige as...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

China Shipping containers are stacked on a cargo boat at the Port of Miami in Florida

China Shipping containers are stacked on a cargo boat at the Port of Miami in Florida. While the dollar is humbled and the US economy wounded, a consumer-led American recovery would revive vast export...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

LeBron says he’s done talking about free agency

Cavaliers superstar admits all the talk of where he'll sign for next season is 'getting old'

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:41 pm

Filipino gunmen free Irish priest - Aljazeera.net

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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:34 pm

Moussa Dadis Camara talks with UN Assistant Secretary General Haile Menkerios last month in Conakry

Junta leader Moussa Dadis Camara talks with UN Assistant Secretary General Haile Menkerios last month in Conakry . Guinea's ruling junta presented proposals for the creation of a transitional government...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:16 pm

Foreclosure filings dip for third straight month

The number of homeowners on the brink of losing their homes dipped in October, the third straight monthly decline, as foreclosure prevention programs helped more borrowers.

Foreclosure - Recreation - Real estate - United States - Business
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:16 pm

For Muslims, Fort Hood Case Sparks Fresh Fears

Thousands of Muslims are in the U.S. military, and many more work for the federal government. After the shootings at Fort Hood, many of these individuals fear they're in for some unpleasant scrutiny.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:10 pm

Baltimore Mayor Faces Trial On Corruption Charges

Opening statements begin Thursday in the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, the first African-American woman to lead the city. Prosecutors say Dixon asked wealthy developers to donate gift cards to the poor in Baltimore, and then used those cards for personal shopping sprees.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:06 pm

Official: Obama rejects war options

A senior administration official says President Barack Obama doesn't plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team.

Barack Obama - National security - War in Afghanistan - Afghanistan - United States
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pm

LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal make Magic disappear

LeBron James scored 36 points, Shaquille O’Neal provided an inside presence and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 102-93 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the Eastern Conference finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers - LeBron James - Shaquille O'Neal - Orlando Magic - Basketball
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Nov 2009 | 9:54 pm

Historic night at the Country Music Awards

It was a historic night at the Country Music Association awards, thanks to Taylor Swift and Darius Rucker.

Taylor Swift - Country Music Association - Jamey Johnson - Music - Brad Paisley
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Nov 2009 | 9:42 pm

Obama pushes for changes in Afghan strategy options

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pushed his Afghan war council Wednesday for revisions in strategy options presented to him before he will go ahead with a final decision on boosting troop levels in Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 11 Nov 2009 | 8:45 pm

Sources: Reid eyes payroll tax rise on high earners

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is considering a plan for higher payroll taxes on the upper-income earners to help finance health care legislation, officials said.

Harry Reid - Health care - Business - Democratic - Barack Obama
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Nov 2009 | 8:44 pm

Obama Pushing For More Detail On Afghan Strategy

President Obama is pushing his national security team for more detail about an exit strategy for U.S. forces fighting in Afghanistan. After a 2 1/2 hour meeting Wednesday, administration officials said the president does not plan to accept any of the options that were on the table in their current form.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Nov 2009 | 8:26 pm

Fort Hood probe spotlights Web-savvy preacher

LONDON (Reuters) - A radical Muslim preacher linked by U.S. intelligence to a gunman who killed 13 people at a U.S. Army base is an influential voice in English-language Internet forums increasingly used by militants unfamiliar with Arabic.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 11 Nov 2009 | 8:17 pm

Police: Boxer Mike Tyson Detained At LAX

Police say boxer Mike Tyson has been detained on suspicion of battery following an alleged altercation with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport. Airport police spokesman Sgt. Jim Holcomb says the photographer has accused Tyson of hitting him.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Nov 2009 | 7:38 pm

Irish priest freed in Philippines after a month

DUBLIN (AP) -- A 79-year-old Irish Roman Catholic priest abducted in the Philippines a month ago was freed early Thursday and neither country paid any of the kidnappers' $2 million ransom demand, Irish and Filipino authorities said....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:19 a... | 11 Nov 2009 | 7:16 pm

Bad Weather Blamed In Blackout For 60M In Brazil

Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds caused blackouts that left nearly a third of Brazilians — 60 million people — in the dark, officials said Wednesday as they scrambled to restore confidence in the country's infrastructure before soccer's 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Nov 2009 | 7:15 pm

A feast of doubts for college freshmen come Thanksgiving

It's called the "turkey drop" ?? when first-year college students break up with their high school sweethearts over the Thanksgiving ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Nov 2009 | 7:02 pm

Couple throw wedding ring out with trash

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey - Sanitation workers sorted through 10 tons of trash to recover a wedding ring accidentally thrown away by a New Jersey couple.Bridget Pericolo of Parsippany had placed the ring in a cup that her husband,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 11 Nov 2009 | 6:46 pm

The Red Cross has warned many of the world's displaced people often face neglect because they avoid living in camps

Internally displaced Afghan children stand in a tiny workshop where they weave carpets near Kabul in mid October. The international Red Cross has warned that the majority of the world's 26 million displaced...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 11 Nov 2009 | 6:35 pm

What Goes on in Airline Cockpits?

3rd Pilot Arrested in 13 Months for Drinking Raises Questions But Industry Argues It Is Not a Problem

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 11 Nov 2009 | 6:30 pm

Microsoft bans up to 1 million Xbox Live users

Up to an estimated 1 million players who use Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming service will be cut off from the service because they have modified their game consoles.

Microsoft - Xbox - Video game console - Video game - Games
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Nov 2009 | 6:29 pm

NYT: Anchor Lou Dobbs leaving CNN

Lou Dobbs, the longtime CNN anchor whose anti-immigration views have made him a TV lightning rod, said Wednesday that he is leaving the cable news channel effective immediately.

Lou Dobbs - CNN - News broadcasting - Immigration - Television
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 11 Nov 2009 | 6:28 pm

Gunman's zealous religious views were a concern, doctors' admit

WASHINGTON (AP) - A group of doctors overseeing Nidal Malik Hasan's medical training discussed concerns about his overly zealous religious views and strange behavior months before the Army major was accused of opening fire on...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 11 Nov 2009 | 6:15 pm

Suspected Drunk UA Pilot to Be Tried in London

Pilot Erwin Washington is scheduled to appear in a London court Nov. 20.

London - England - Society and Culture - Travel and Tourism - Maps and Views
Source: ABC News: International | 11 Nov 2009 | 6:05 pm

Surgeon separates Phillies player from his pain

A few years ago, Phillies right fielder Jayson Werth thought he'd hit the end of his career. Chronic wrist pain sidelined him ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Nov 2009 | 5:58 pm

Host Lou Dobbs To Leave CNN

CNN host Lou Dobbs shocked his viewers Wednesday when he announced that he would be leaving the network, effective immediately. The longtime host of Lou Dobbs Tonight said on his show that it would be his last and that he was ready "to pursue new opportunities."

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 11 Nov 2009 | 5:47 pm

We will fail him on the beaches

It is one of the most famous and inspirational speeches ever to be given in the House of Commons, its bold refrain coming to symbolise the indomitable British spirit in the Second World War.But Winston Churchill's "We shall fight...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 11 Nov 2009 | 5:45 pm

Lights Return Following Brazilian Blackout

Lights return after unsolved blackout darkens much of Brazil and Paraguay.

Paraguay - Brazil - Lights - Rio de Janeiro - São Paulo
Source: ABC News: International | 11 Nov 2009 | 5:36 pm

Bad weather blamed for widespread Brazilian blackout

Heavy rain and strong wind caused blackouts that left nearly a third of Brazilians 60 million people in the dark, officials ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Nov 2009 | 5:34 pm

Wedding ring found amid 10 tonnes of trash

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey - Sanitation workers sorted through 10 tonnes of trash to recover a wedding ring accidentally thrown away by a New Jersey couple.Bridget Pericolo of Parsippany had placed the ring in a cup that her husband,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 11 Nov 2009 | 5:17 pm

Husband of retired Justice O'Connor dies

John O'Connor, the husband of retired Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the man whose ill health forced the nation's ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Nov 2009 | 5:16 pm

Afghan future threatened by ex-warlords in gov't

KABUL (AP) -- Warlords helped drive the Russians from Afghanistan, then shelled Kabul into ruins in a bloody civil war after the Soviets left. Now they are back in positions of power, in part because the U.S. relied on them in 2001 to help oust the Taliban after the Sept. 11 attacks....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:19 a... | 11 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pm

Power failure plunges millions into darkness

RIO DE JANEIRO - A massive power failure blacked out Brazil's two largest cities and other parts of Latin America's biggest nation for more than two hours yesterday, leaving millions of people in the dark.All of neighbouring Paraguay...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 11 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm

Get ready, America: Here comes Sarah Palin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Get ready, America. Like her or not, Sarah Palin is coming to a city near you.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 11 Nov 2009 | 4:57 pm

CDC reports 4,000 U.S. swine flu deaths

Federal health officials now say that 4,000 or more Americans likely have died from swine flu about four times the estimate ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Nov 2009 | 4:41 pm

Abbas resists U.S. pressure to resume peace talks

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - The Palestinian president on Wednesday resisted U.S. pressure for a resumption of peace talks with Israel, repeating his demand for a complete halt to West Bank settlement building before negotiations.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 11 Nov 2009 | 4:07 pm

Ministry of Defence civil servants paid £47 million in bonuses

Payouts to civil servants as the Government faces charges of failing to provide troops with adequate support and equipment.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 11 Nov 2009 | 4:05 pm

October was wettest on record in USA

The USA just slogged through its wettest October on record, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration announced ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Nov 2009 | 3:40 pm

United Pilot Arrested, Allegedly Drunk

London Police Pull United Airlines' Pilot Off Transatlantic Flight to Chicago Just Before Takeoff

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 11 Nov 2009 | 3:25 pm

MPs expenses: watchdog warned over new rules

Sir Ian Kennedy told to be "reasonable and proportionate" and to ignore dubious claims made in the past by MPs.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 11 Nov 2009 | 3:07 pm

Dealing with drink - it's up to you

CANBERRA - Australian publicans are no longer legally responsible for the behaviour of people who become intoxicated in their bars, or for any consequences after they leave the premises.The High Court has upheld an appeal by a...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 11 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm

Video: Unplugged: Obama's Asia Trip Preview

Traveling with President Obama during his trip across Asia, CBS News' Bill Plante and WSJ's Jonathan Weisman discuss what's in store. Plus; On this Veteran's Day, Fernando Suarez visits with an honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 11 Nov 2009 | 2:51 pm

Six Hells Angels sites raided in wedding brawl probe

Six Hells Angels motorcycle club locations were raided Wednesday in an investigation of a brawl that left two people with stab ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Nov 2009 | 2:46 pm

Missing Soldier's Body Found in Afghanistan

Body of missing U.S. soldier found by military divers in west Afghanistan.

Afghanistan - Military - Asia - Warfare and Conflict - Government
Source: ABC News: International | 11 Nov 2009 | 2:19 pm

Video: "Make-the-Putt Bra"

Triumph, maker of recyclable bras, showcased the latest of its eccentric bra. The new "Make-the-Putt Bra" is driving the fairway to consumers' hearts as it turns into a self-contained putting mat.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 11 Nov 2009 | 1:33 pm

Dying mom tells rebel chief to 'make peace'

The mother of one of Africa's most notorious rebel leaders relayed one last wish for her son before her death Wednesday, according ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Nov 2009 | 1:07 pm

Stench returns near Ohio house that had 11 bodies

Homicide detectives investigating the discovery of 11 bodies at a home expanded their search Wednesday to a neighbor's property ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 11 Nov 2009 | 12:39 pm

Ministry of Defence officials paid £47 million in bonuses

Civil servants paid £47 million in performance bonuses this year as the Government faces charges of failing to provide British troops with adequate support and equipment on the front line in Afghanistan.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 11 Nov 2009 | 12:32 pm

Man Sentenced to Life in 'Hijab Murder'

Man convicted of courtroom stabbing of Egyptian woman, sentenced to life.

Murder - Crime and Justice - Injustice - Individual Stories - United States
Source: ABC News: International | 11 Nov 2009 | 12:19 pm

David Miliband rules himself out as EU foreign minister

Foreign Secretary not in the running for High Representative and wants to "stay and fight" the general election.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:20 am

Lord Mandelson to become Minister of Information

Lord Mandelson expected to be increasingly used by Downing Street as the minister put up to "sell" the Government's message to the public.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:18 am

Iraq PM Warns of Threat Before Jan. Vote

Al-Maliki Says Insurgents Will Try to Undermine Election with Violence

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 11 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am

PHOTOS: Veterans Day Around the World

From Washington to Iraq, from Kabul to Texas, the U.S. honors its vets.

History - Twentieth Century - World War I - Wars and Conflicts - World
Source: ABC News: International | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:44 am

Widow of Suicide German Goalie Talks Depression

The widow of Germany's national goaltender, Robert Enke, choked back tears as she described how he lived a life of fear before throwing himself in front of the train that killed him, The London Times reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:42 am

United Airlines pilot charged with being drunk

LONDON (Reuters) - A United Airlines pilot has been charged after being arrested at London's Heathrow Airport on suspicion of being drunk shortly before he was about to fly a transatlantic airliner, police said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:32 am

Piracy Makes World Powers Unlikely Allies

U.S., Russia, China Share Naval Intelligence To Combat Rampant Somali Pirates

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am

U.S. aid worker held over Afghan boy's shooting

KABUL (Reuters) - An American aid worker in northern Afghanistan is being held by Afghan authorities over the fatal shooting of an Afghan teenager at his home, a provincial police chief said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:27 am

Court Finds Man Guilty of Courtroom Killing of Woman

A Russian-born German man was found guilty Wednesday of murder and sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing a pregnant Egyptian woman in court, an attack that triggered outrage in the Muslim world.
Source: FOXNews.com | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am

Outrage Over Flu Vaccine for Afghan Detainees

Canadian military officials in Afghanistan said detainees are being offered swine flu vaccinations -- a decision the federal health minister on Tuesday denounced as "outrageous" at a time there is a shortage of the vaccine in Canada.
Source: FOXNews.com | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:15 am

Samoan diplomat suing US officials

KANSAS CITY - A Samoan diplomat is suing US immigration officials who charged him last year with falsely claiming to be a US citizen and kept him in Missouri for more than three months.Hans Joachim Keil is a Samoan MP and holds...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:15 am

World Powers Team Up to Tackle Somalia's Pirate Problem

World powers including the U.S., Russia and China are teaming up at sea to tackle the pirates plaguing Somalia's lawless coast, as a sharp increase in attacks has forced nations who may be rivals on land to make unlikely alliances.
Source: FOXNews.com | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am

Missing U.S. Soldier's Body Found in Afghanistan

Military divers have found the body of a U.S. soldier who disappeared last week along with another soldier as the two tried to recover airdropped supplies from a river in western Afghanistan, NATO said Wednesday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

UN: 200 Million Kids Have Stunted Growth

More than 90 Percent of Them Live in Asia and Africa

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 11 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

John Armstrong : A summit in search of an identity

Close to 300 new BMW limousines are polished and primed in readiness to ferry official delegations between meeting venues and hotels. The traditional "silly costume" leaders' group photo will this year feature the presidents and...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 11 Nov 2009 | 9:58 am

Yemeni Rebels Say Saudis Setting Up Buffer Zone

Saudi Arabia is trying to set up a buffer zone inside Yemen after its week-long offensive against the Yemeni Shiite insurgents along the border, a rebel spokesman said Wednesday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 11 Nov 2009 | 9:52 am

Germany, France Mark End of WWI in Joint Ceremony

For the first time since World War I, the leaders of Germany and France held a joint ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the end of the conflict, saying it is now time to celebrate their countries' reconciliation and friendship.
Source: FOXNews.com | 11 Nov 2009 | 9:48 am

United Pilot Charged With Being Over Alcohol Limit

A United Airlines pilot who failed a breathalyzer test shortly before he was due to take off has been charged with having too much alcohol in his system, British police said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 11 Nov 2009 | 9:35 am

Nation in Grief After Soccer Player's Suicide

After struggling with depression, German goal keeper takes his own life.

Goalkeeper - Germans - Suicide - Death - Kids and Teens
Source: ABC News: International | 11 Nov 2009 | 9:35 am

Spain Probes Judge Accused of Ejecting Muslim Lawyer

A Muslim lawyer in Spain said Wednesday she was ejected from a courtroom for wearing a head scarf and has filed a discrimination complaint with the body that oversees Spain's judiciary system.
Source: FOXNews.com | 11 Nov 2009 | 9:33 am

Gunmen Open Fire in Mexico AA Meeting

Gunmen burst into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and opened fire in a violence-plagued Mexican border state, killing one person and wounding four others, authorities said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 11 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am

Barack Obama decision on Afghan troops 'in days' Gordon Brown says

US President will make an announcement about sending more troops to Afghanistan "in a few days" says Gordon Brown.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 11 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

Paradise paved for a parking lot

An Irish immigrant to New Zealand has won US$69,000 ($93,134) in damages after his remote Irish island home was flattened to make way for a carpark while he was overseas.Neville Presho, 61, moved here in 1988 but returned to Ireland...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 11 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

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