Most 'orphans' have living parent

At least four out of five children in orphanages worldwide have a living parent, leading charity Save the Children says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:32 am

Apple puts magic in a mosue

Apple's new wireless mouse comes nestled in a clear case like some artifact in an alien museum. It's flatter than most mice, which is nice for my small hands. It...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:31 am

UK Iraq war inquiry to begin

The UK's official Iraq war inquiry is to begin its public hearings, with leading civil servants and a former spy chief giving evidence.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:29 am

Netanyahu: Prisoner swap not a done deal

JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel's prime minister is trying to temper expectations that a deal to free a long-held Israeli soldier is imminent....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:28 am

Astro Boy to the rescue

With his rocket feet, Astro Boy can save Metro City from crashing into Earth. Kids can collect all four action figures and re-create scenes from the film.
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:26 am

Netanyahu says Hamas prisoner deal might not happen (Reuters)

Reuters - An Israeli prisoner exchange with Hamas has not yet been agreed and might not happen, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday after a cabinet colleague predicted a breakthrough in the near future.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:25 am

Philippine 'poll deaths' reach 46

At least 46 people are now known to have died in a mass political killing in the Philippines, as the government declares a local state of emergency.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:23 am

Disney's new princess comes to life as doll

Just in time for the classic fairy tale to hit the big screen, kids can pretend play with Princess Tiana, the heroine of New Orleans' French Quarter.
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:20 am

15 best free Windows Mobile apps

15 best free Windows Mobile apps Great apps for Twitter, Facebook, RSS feeds and more

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British police arresting people ‘just for the DNA,' watchdog warns

Calls for a review of world's biggest DNA database and says new laws must be passed to govern its use

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:20 am

British Iraq war probe starts hearings (AFP)

AFP - A long-awaited public inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war held its first hearing Tuesday, six and a half years after Tony Blair controversially led the country in backing the US-led conflict.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:19 am

China executes pair over tainted milk scandal (AFP)

AFP - Two men were executed in China on Tuesday for their roles in a contaminated milk powder scandal that led to the deaths of at least six infants, state media said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am

Former Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej dies

BANGKOK (AP) -- Samak Sundaravej, a firebrand right-wing politician and TV cooking show host who briefly served as Thailand's prime minister and considered himself a proxy of ousted leader Thaksin Shinawatra, died of cancer Tuesday. He was 74....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:13 am

Cot recall after suffocation link

More than two million cots are recalled in the US and Canada over fears that a defect could cause children to suffocate.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:12 am

Big Bang atom smasher starts speeding proton beams (AP)

AP - Scientists running the world's largest atom smasher used the $10 billion machine's accelerator to speed up proton beams for the first time Tuesday, in a step toward experiments about the makeup of the universe.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:11 am

Iraq inquiry head: 'We will be fair, rigorous and frank' - guardian.co.uk

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Iraq inquiry head: 'We will be fair, rigorous and frank' guardian.co.uk John Chilcot, the chairman of the Iraq war inquiry, talks to the media at the Queen Elizabeth II conference centre in London. Photograph: Matt Dunham/PA The head of the official inquiry into the Iraq invasion today insisted it would not "shy away" from ... Sir John Chilcot: Iraq inquiry will not shy away from criticismTimes Online Iraq war inquiry: Sir John Chilcot vows to 'get to the heart' of decision to ...Telegraph.co.uk Setting the scene for Iraq inquiryBBC News Mirror.co.uk -Philadelphia Inquirer -Telegraph.co.uk all 1,056 news articles »

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Bomb in water truck kills 3 in Afghanistan - Washington Post

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Bomb in water truck kills 3 in Afghanistan Washington Post AP KABUL -- A remote-controlled bomb hidden in a water truck exploded in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing three people including two children, the Interior Ministry said. Another two children and one man were wounded in the attack in the eastern ... Obama to Announce Afghanistan Decision Within DaysNew York Times Barack Obama to make US Afghan troop decision 'in days'BBC News Afghanistan decision to come within days, White House saysCNN International Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press -MiamiHerald.com all 1,784 news articles »

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Obama hosts Indian prime minister - Washington Post

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Obama hosts Indian prime minister Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama hosts Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (MAHN'-moh-hahn SING) at the White House on Tuesday, the first state visit of his presidency. The president and first lady Michelle Obama welcome the prime minister and ... Obama aims to reassure Singh on U.S.-India tiesReuters Obama to honor Indian PM with state visitThe Associated Press Manmohan Singh, India's Prime MinisterTIME Los Angeles Times -BBC News -Voice of America all 2,892 news articles »

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China executes tainted milk pair

China executes two people over a scandal involving tainted milk powder that resulted in six children dying, state media say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:05 am

Singers arrested for YouTube video threatening cops

A profanity-laced YouTube video threatening violence against a state trooper and female probation officer earned a pair of wannabe New Bedford gangsta rappers a day in court...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am

Philippine massacre toll mounts to 39 dead-police - Reuters

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Philippine massacre toll mounts to 39 dead-police Reuters MANILA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Philippine police found 15 more bodies on Tuesday at the site of a massacre in the south of the country, taking the toll in the election-related killings to 39 dead, national police chief Jesus Verzosa said. ... Arroyo vows justice over massacreAljazeera.net Philippines massacre sparks state of emergencyABC Online Philippines Declares Emergency After ViolenceNew York Times Xinhua -guardian.co.uk -FOXNews all 1,340 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:02 am

Hamas prisoner deal "very near" - Israeli minister - Reuters

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Hamas prisoner deal "very near" - Israeli minister Reuters JERUSALEM, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Israel is "very near" to agreeing a prisoner swap with Hamas, though it remains unclear which jailed Palestinians will be released, an Israeli cabinet minister said on Tuesday. Hamas leaders were in Cairo ... Netanyahu: Shalit deal won't be made in secretHa'aretz Three injured in Israeli air strikes on GazaBBC News Abbas: PA will not launch 3rd intifadaJerusalem Post AFP -Ynetnews -The Associated Press all 2,239 news articles »

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11 more Philippine victims found; death toll to 46

AMPATUAN, Philippines (AP) -- A police official says 11 more bodies have been unearthed from a mass grave in the southern Philippines, bringing the death toll from a massacre of political supporters and journalists to 46....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am

11 more Philippine victims found; death toll to 46 (AP)

AP - A police official says 11 more bodies have been unearthed from a mass grave in the southern Philippines, bringing the death toll from a massacre of political supporters and journalists to 46.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am

Ex-spy, submarines, Dubai co. part of Fla. lawsuit

Former French intelligence officer Herve Jaubert believed he was essentially being held captive in Dubai when his passport was confiscated by authorities amid a dispute with his employer, a powerful government-run conglomerate. He claimed he was threatened with torture and worried each day he would be arrested.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am

Bill Murray voices Badger in animated Roald Dahl tale

GREAT MISSENDEN, England - In this village where author Roald Dahl lived and worked, Bill Murray strides into the Nag's Head Pub and taps a pint from the bar. Among...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:59 am

Susan Boyle proves dreams can come true

Don't worry about Susan Boyle. Things got dicey for Internet sensation SuBo back in May, a month after the 48-year-old Scot's audition on "Britain's...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:59 am

Patriots Report Card

Darrelle Revis ended the debate over whether he could shut down Randy Moss or not (he could) and the Patriots ended the debate over whether Rex Ryan's impersonation of...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:57 am

Firmly separate politics and religion: Liberhan - Economic Times

BBC News

Firmly separate politics and religion: Liberhan Economic Times NEW DELHI: Retired judge MS Liberhan, who probed the razing of the 1992 Babri Masjid, has called for a firm separation of religion and politics and sought "exemplary punishment" for those using religion for political ends. "The events of Dec 6, 1992, ... No lapse in security arrangements on Dec 6,1992: KalyanIndian Express Ayodhya report put to parliamentBBC News Uproar over India mosque reportAljazeera.net Daily News & Analysis -Hindu -Times of India all 824 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:56 am

New autopsy stalled in doc's island death

A judge has postponed until Friday a ruling on whether to authorize a second autopsy for Lynnfield veterinarian Joan Baruffaldi even as her family moves to oust her husband...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:55 am

Load of bulls halts Cruise control

Since fleeing Boston for Europe, things have been as different as night and day for the cast and crew of the Tom Cruise flick "Knight & Day." ...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:54 am

Late field goal gives Titans 20-17 win over Texas (AP)

AP - Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20-17 Monday night for their fourth straight victory after an 0-6 start.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:53 am

Bill Simmons spanked for WEEI tweet

ESPN.com big gun Bill Simmons is in the doghouse for Tweeting bad things about WEEI's ...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am

Blacks hit hard by economy’s punch

Joblessness for 16-to-24-year-old black men has reached Great Depression proportions — 34.5 percent in October, more than three times the rate for the general U.S. population.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:50 am

Manila hunts killers as massacre toll hits 35

Eleven more bodies were recovered from a mass grave in the southern Philippines on Tuesday raising the number of massacre victims to 35, a police official said.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:49 am

International Criminal Court opens second trial

Two former Congolese militia leaders have pleaded not guilty to war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to a 2003 massacre at the opening of the International Criminal Court's second trial.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:47 am

Tennessee K Bironas gets Titans past Texans, 20-17

Rob Bironas kept the Titans' unlikely turnaround going with another winning kick against the Houston Texans.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:44 am

SuperFreakonomcs: Geoengineering

Find out what authors Levitt and Dubner have to say about solutions to global warming.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:40 am

Iraq national vote unlikely in January: official

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will be unable to hold a national election in January as planned, a poll official said on Tuesday, heaping more uncertainty on a vote meant to cement democracy and pave the way for a partial U.S. troop withdrawal.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:37 am

Iraq national vote unlikely in January: official (Reuters)

Reuters - Iraq will be unable to hold a national election in January as planned, a poll official said on Tuesday, heaping more uncertainty on a vote meant to cement democracy and pave the way for a partial U.S. troop withdrawal.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:37 am

Iraq war inquiry: Sir John Chilcot vows to 'get to the heart' of decision to go to war

Sir John Chilcot has opened the Iraq Inquiry by vowing that he will be "thorough rigorous fair and frank" and "will not shy away" from criticising anyone who made mistakes.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:37 am

DRC 'warlords' ICC trial to open

The trial of two alleged Congolese militia leaders is due to begin at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:37 am

Philippines declares emergency after gunmen massacre at least 35

A Philippine police official says 11 more bodies have been recovered from a mass grave in the country's south, raising the number ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:36 am

Officials: Former Knicks guard injured in fire

Authorities say former New York Knicks point guard Dean Meminger was rescued from a fire that destroyed a row of New York City houses and left dozens homeless.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:35 am

Britain opens long-awaited Iraq war probe

A long-awaited public inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war opens on Tuesday, with former civil servants first to appear in hearings set to climax with Tony Blair taking the stand.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am

Some 179 British troops died during the six-year conflict

British troops transport the dead body of a fellow soldier from the Iraqi city of Basra in 2006. A long-awaited public inquiry into Britain's role in the war is set to open with the families of some of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am

Thousands of British soldiers took part in the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003

British soldiers search Iraqis on the outskirts of Basra. A long-awaited public inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war will open with former civil servants first to appear in hearings set to climax...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am

Tony Blair will give evidence to the inquiry in 2010

A long-awaited public inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war will open with former civil servants first to appear in hearings set to climax with Tony Blair taking the stand in 2010.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am

There was widespread opposition to the war in Iraq

An anti-war protester takes part in a demonstration in Brighton, southern England. A long-awaited public inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war will open with former civil servants first to appear...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am

Sullenberger's Heroic Landing Got Him "Rock Star Sex"

One thing women love is a guy who can successfully land a disabled jetliner.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:30 am

United Nations: HIV outbreak peaked in 1996

The number of people worldwide infected with the virus that causes AIDS — about 33 million — has remained virtually unchanged for the last two years, United Nations experts said Tuesday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:23 am

Eight Americans tried to recruit for Qaeda-linked group - feds - New York Daily News

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Eight Americans tried to recruit for Qaeda-linked group - feds New York Daily News Authorities unsealed terrorism-related charges Monday against eight Americans they said recruited young people to fight for an Islamist group in Somalia that is linked to Al Qaeda. The charges said Somali-American men were promised "true brotherhood" ... US youths recruited to fight in Somali militia, authorities sayLos Angeles Times Charges Detail Road to Terror for 20 Recruited in USNew York Times US says men ran terror networkWashington Post Wall Street Journal -The Associated Press -Chicago Tribune all 490 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:20 am

Sparkling reindeer-dung jewelry sells at Ill. zoo

Sparkly reindeer-dung necklaces are going on sale at an Illinois zoo that hopes to attract the same holiday shoppers who swept up its dung Christmas ornaments last year.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:20 am

Chrome OS And The Microsoft Squeeze

Now that we've all actually seen Chrome OS, the immediate reaction that most are jumping to is that it won't be killing Windows anytime soon...

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:20 am

Lord Carlile: police should have consulted prosecutors over antiterrorism raids

Police should have consulted CPS over raids which resulted in arrests but no criminal charges Government report says.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:19 am

Google documents Iraqi treasures

Google is documenting the treasures of Iraq's national museum.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:11 am

Wikipedia Launch Among The Greatest Moments In Net History

Election of President Barack Obama also on the list

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:10 am

Wii Pay-Per-View Programming Introduced in Japan

Nintendo has teamed up with a dozen corporate partners to tease us with a Japanese pay-per-view service for the console.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:10 am

Bid to stop 'cruel' Zulu ritual

Animal campaigners take legal action to stop Zulus from killing a bull as part of a traditional thanksgiving ceremony.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:07 am

Three injured in strikes on Gaza

Three Palestinians have been injured in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical workers say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:03 am

Hamas prisoner deal "very near": Israeli minister

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel is "very near" to agreeing a prisoner swap with Hamas, though it remains unclear which jailed Palestinians will be released, an Israeli cabinet minister said on Tuesday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am

Courtroom First: Brain Scan Used in Murder Sentencing

A defendant's fMRI brain scan has been used in court for what is believed to be the first time. Brain scan evidence that the defense claimed shows the defendant’s brain was psychopathic was allowed into the sentencing portion of a murder trial in Chicago, Science reported Monday.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am

Obama to announce Afghanistan decision within days

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama held a final strategy session with top aides on whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan and plans to announce his decision within days, the White House said.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:55 am

Obama to announce Afghanistan decision within days (Reuters)

Reuters - President Barack Obama held a final strategy session with top aides on whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan and plans to announce his decision within days, the White House said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:55 am

From a frigid grave

An international team of archeologists has discovered a perfectly preserved steamboat from the Klondike gold rush lying in the freezing waters of Lake Laberge, in the subarctic wilderness of the Yukon. Their images of the sternwheeler A.J. Goddard are the first views of the frontier steamer since it disappeared in a winter storm on the lake in October of 1901.

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:55 am

Spain holds youths over Eta links

At least 36 people are arrested overnight in Spain as part of a police operation against a banned youth group linked to radical Basque separatism.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:49 am

Exit not disastrous - Carragher

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says Champions League elimination would not be a disaster for the club because they can fall back on the Europa League.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:47 am

Big Bang machine achieves first particle collisions (Reuters)

Reuters - ZURICH (Reuters) -- Scientists have smashed together proton beams for the first time in a 27-kilometre tunnel under the French-Swiss border in an initial step toward discovering how the universe came into existence, they said on Monday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:45 am

Big Bang machine achieves first particle collisions

ZURICH (Reuters) -- Scientists have smashed together proton beams for the first time in a 27-kilometre tunnel under the French-Swiss border in an initial step toward discovering how the universe came into existence, they said on Monday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:45 am

Mya is 3 points from perfect at 'Dancing' finale (AP)

AP - Mya is poised to take the "Dancing With the Stars" title after finishing three points away from perfect during the final night of competition Monday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:43 am

Courts work with VA, bar to help vets with legal problems

Marshall Callahan had $300 in his pocket and a powerful craving for booze when he got stranded in Lee's Summit, Mo., on a cross-country ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:39 am

China executes 2 for role in tainted milk scandal

BEIJING (AP) -- China executed two people Tuesday for their roles in a tainted milk powder scandal in which at least six children died and more than 300,000 became sick....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:37 am

China hopes restorations spur domestic tourism

After years of borrowing designs from all over the globe, China's restoration projects take on a more traditional look in an ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:35 am

Suspect's Pakistan wire transfers not linked to Fort Hood shootings - Dallas Morning News

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Suspect's Pakistan wire transfers not linked to Fort Hood shootings Dallas Morning News Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's wire transfers to Pakistan occurred in the months leading up to the Fort Hood massacre but were unrelated to it, a federal law enforcement official said Monday. ... Fort Hood probe brings mosque unwanted attentionWashington Post Atty: Fort Hood suspect may seek insanity defenseThe Associated Press Why Wright is Wrong: A Liberal Pundit Blames America for Maj. Hasan's JihadPajamas Media (blog) ABC News -Marquette Tribune -San Antonio Express all 509 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:26 am

Yemen conflict inflaming Saudi-Iranian rivalry

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- For years just an obscure fight raging in remote desert mountains, Yemen's war with Shiite rebels has been dragged up to a new level, inflaming the rivalry between the Middle East's two powerhouses Saudi Arabia and Iran....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:22 am

Yemen conflict inflaming Saudi-Iranian rivalry

For years just an obscure fight raging in remote desert mountains, Yemen's war with Shiite rebels has been dragged up to a new level, inflaming the rivalry between the Middle East's two...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:22 am

Yemen conflict inflaming Saudi-Iranian rivalry

For years just an obscure fight raging in remote desert mountains, Yemen's war with Shiite rebels has been dragged up to a new level, inflaming the rivalry between the Middle East's two powerhouses Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:22 am

Pakistani troops kill 18 Islamist militants

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- Pakistani troops killed 18 militants in a fresh offensive Tuesday against insurgents blamed for a wave of recent bombings in the main northwestern city of Peshawar....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:14 am

Strong banks, weak credit: Treasury rethinks TARP

Big banks are roaring back. At crisis' edge last year, they are repaying billions of dollars dumped into their vaults to rescue them. Dividend checks are accumulating at the Treasury. Taxpayers won't recoup the full sum of the government's unprecedented infusion to the financial sector, but the returns are ahead of schedule.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:14 am

Apple hits back at Verizon in new iPhone ads (video)

Now look, we're not saying we know for sure that Apple thinks Verizon's latest round of merciless attack ads on its device and US carrier are worth responding to, but these latest iPhone spots would certainly suggest it.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:13 am

SPIN METER: Legislation inflation grips GOP

Republicans love to get their hands on the Democrats' health care legislation. They show it to the cameras at every opportunity, even piling one version on top of another to make a big pile look even bigger.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:12 am

Microsoft delays open sourcing Windows 7 tool

Microsoft has delayed open sourcing its Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool, which it pulled from its servers over reports that it violated the GNU General Public License (GPL).

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:10 am

Maldonado picked to be lieutenant governor - San Francisco Chronicle

Los Angeles Times

Maldonado picked to be lieutenant governor San Francisco Chronicle For the second time in his political career, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger turned to talk show host Jay Leno to make a major announcement, this time nominating Sen. Abel Maldonado, R-Santa Maria (Santa Barbara County), as California's next lieutenant ... Schwarzenegger taps Abel Maldonado for lieutenant governorLos Angeles Times Maldonado is the choice for the lieutenant governorSan Jose Mercury News State Sen. Abel Maldonado nominated for lieutenant governorMonterey County Herald Wall Street Journal -MiamiHerald.com -The Associated Press all 143 news articles »

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China executes 2 for role in tainted milk scandal

China on Tuesday executed two people for their roles in a tainted milk powder scandal in which at least six children died and ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:06 am

The stars come out to play

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Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:05 am

Cumbrian flood victims braced for more rain

The Environment Agency is monitoring river levels as people in floodhit Cumbria brace themselves for further misery with more heavy rain and flooding forecast.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:02 am

Iran says needs guarantees to ship nuclear fuel

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran is not opposed to sending its low-enriched uranium (LEU) abroad but wants 100 percent guarantees of receiving higher-enriched fuel in return for a medical research...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:01 am

Law would require pregnancy centers to post signs if they don't offer abortions

The Baltimore City Council OKs legislation forcing crisis centers to notify if they won't provide abortion or birth-control referrals. The mayor can veto the law.

Crisis pregnancy centers that don't offer abortions or birth-control referrals would have to post notices saying they exclude those options under legislation approved Monday night by the Baltimore City Council.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

U.S. youths recruited to fight in Somali militia, authorities say

Young Somali Americans, many in Minneapolis, were lured to fight with an Al Qaeda-affiliated group, court documents allege. Eight suspects alleged to be part of that network face criminal charges.

Federal authorities unsealed criminal charges Monday against eight suspects alleged to be part of a U.S. recruiting network that sent young men to fight in Somalia -- one of the largest militant operations uncovered in this country since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Ridley-Thomas won't release any communications involving associate

E-mails, memos and letters involving Expo Line, Cynthia McClain-Hill and contractors that employed her were sought.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas has declined to release any records of communications between his office and a longtime associate who has been employed by corporations that do millions of dollars of business with the county and a rail project that Ridley-Thomas helps oversee.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

China sentences activist to 3 years

Huang Qi was investigating the role shoddy school construction may have played in the deaths of thousands of children in the Sichuan quake last year.

An activist who was investigating the role shoddy school construction played in the deaths of more than 5,000 children in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake was given a three-year prison sentence Monday on charges of possessing state secrets.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Obama's Afghanistan announcement may be soon

Senior diplomats and Defense officials are reportedly scheduled to testify before Congress next week about the situation, raising expectations that a troop buildup will be announced.

The Obama administration's leading war planners and diplomats are preparing to testify before Congress about the conflict in Afghanistan, senior officials said Monday, the latest sign that President Obama's decision on a new strategy and troop hike could come next week.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Conservation is seen as key to dealing with state's water woes

Rebates and low-flow fixtures are helping. Now comes the tough part: individual sacrifice.

Katie Martin grew up with a set of water commandments. No lingering in the shower. Turn off the faucet when you brush your teeth. Don't flood the yard.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Israel, Hamas said to be near deal on prisoner swap

Israeli officials are tight-lipped as negotiators hammer out details in Cairo to free Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, being held by Hamas, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Expectations of a swap of hundreds of jailed Palestinian militants for an Israeli soldier held by Hamas soared Monday after some of the most promising signs of progress in years of negotiations.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Rehab ranch's operator is jailed over living conditions

Dan De Vaul has repeatedly ignored the county's efforts to bring his facility up to code, judge says in ordering a 90-day sentence. Sunny Acres houses up to 70 homeless addicts near San Luis Obispo.

If San Luis Obispo County rancher Dan De Vaul was daring the courts to take action against him after a jury convicted him on two counts of illegally housing homeless addicts, he got his response Monday.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Beck shakes up LAPD's command staff

Deputy Chief Michel Moore is named an assistant chief and will assume command of Special Services, according to the department. And Assistant Chief Sharon Papa will become a commander.

Less than a week after taking over the Los Angeles Police Department, Chief Charlie Beck announced a shake-up in the department's command staff, including the demotion of two of the LAPD's highest-ranking officials and promotion of several others.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

NYT: Health bill revives abortion groups

Lobbying over abortion was turning into a sleepy business. But the health care debate has brought a new boom, and both sides are exploiting it with fund-raising appeals.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:53 am

Spanish police have detained over 30 suspects in an operation against radical Basque separatists, radio has reported

A police cordon warns people not to pass following the explosion of two bombs on the Spanish island of Majorca in August. Spanish police have detained more than 30 suspects in a major operation against...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:51 am

Spain police detain 30 in Basque raids: report

Spanish police on Tuesday detained more than 30 suspects in a major operation against a radical youth movement believed to have ties to armed Basque separatist group ETA, public radio...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:51 am

Insane Merry Go Round (VIDEO)

These guys spin a merry-go-round at a very fast speed, but fall short of the Twisted Sisters all time world record.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:50 am

Trial of Khmer Rouge prison chief in final stage

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) -- Prosecutors in the genocide trial of a former Khmer Rouge prison chief demanded a lengthy jail term Tuesday, calling him the personification of ruthless efficiency in the killing of thousands of Cambodian prisoners....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:39 am

China executes two for roles in tainted milk scandal

At least six children dies and 300,000 more fell ill after drinking milk intentionally laced with melamine

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:35 am

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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:34 am

China executes two over tainted milk: state media

Two people were executed in China on Tuesday for their roles in a contaminated milk powder scandal that led to the deaths of at least six infants and sickened up to 300,000, state media...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:30 am

China executes two for tainted milk scandal

BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Tuesday executed two people for their role in a tainted milk scandal that killed at least six children and further sullied the made-in-China brand.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:29 am

Thailand passes tough security law ahead of protest

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand passed a tough security law on Tuesday, giving the military broad powers to control a street rally that begins this weekend by supporters of exiled former...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:28 am

Brazil's President Urges West to Work With Iran

Iran's leader got a welcoming bear hug from the Brazilian president, who urged Western nations to drop threats of punishment over the Iranian nuclear program and instead negotiate a fair solution.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:23 am

Former Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej dies

Associated Press Writer BANGKOK Samak Sundaravej, a firebrand right-wing politician and TV cooking show host who briefly served as Thailand's prime minister and considered himself a proxy...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:13 am

Federal government to introduce anti-child porn legislation; reports

OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to introduce new legislation Tuesday requiring Internet service providers to report child pornography to police. According to the reports,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:06 am

Iran shuts newspaper for Baha'i photo: media

TEHRAN (Reuters) - A popular conservative newspaper critical of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been closed down for carrying a photograph of a temple of the banned Baha'i faith,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:01 am

Medical marijuana users socialize, smoke at Oregon cafe

The Cannabis Cafe is one of two lounges in Portland, Ore., where medical marijuana users can socialize and legally smoke pot. ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:59 pm

City ordinances aim to curb door-to-door sales

Communities across the USA are slamming the door on door-to-door solicitors and peddlers.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:56 pm

Inability to compromise may delay Iraqi election

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraq's parliament failed Monday to produce an election law acceptable to minority Sunni Arabs, prompting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to say that nationwide balloting scheduled for January "might slip" to a later date....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:49 pm

'Diverging Diamond' Traffic Flow: Way Of The Future?

The "diverging diamond" highway interchange is being put to the test in Missouri. Fans of the new design say it improves traffic flow by eliminating problematic left turns. There's just one catch: It briefly sends cars over to the left side of the road.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:45 pm

Goodbye jobs, hello mom and dad, say young adults

Faced with limited job options, many young adults are turning to an old standby to weather the recession: moving back in with ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:41 pm

Audit: Civic education group misused $5.9M

A non-profit group that gets millions of dollars a year from Congress to help teach students about government misspent or failed ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:38 pm

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Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:28 pm

Feds target misuse of stimulus cash

Federal prosecutors are investigating a dozen cases of possible fraud involving the $787 billion stimulus package, a USA TODAY ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:26 pm

Charges revealed in alleged Somali jihadist efforts

Federal law enforcement officials unsealed terrorism-related charges Monday against eight Muslim immigrants, some of whom are ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:19 pm

Texans boot chances to beat rolling Titans

Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20-17 for their fourth straight victory after an 0-6 start.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:12 pm

Obama to announce Afghan decision 'within days'

Announcement on more troops for war effort expected after unusual late-night gathering at White House

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm

Selanne shoots down Flames

Anaheim winger scores only goal of tie-breaker to hand Giguere first win of the season at Calgary's expense

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:59 pm

Clippers broadcasters back after suspension

Longtime TV play-by-play man Ralph Lawler and analyst Michael Smith were forced to miss one game over remarks they made on air about Grizzlies' Iranian-born centre Hamed Haddadi

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:53 pm

Halladay situation unchanged

Despite the weekend upheaval caused by Beeston’s innocuous comment, the Blue Jays president says 'there is nothing that has changed whatsoever'

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:50 pm

Deslauriers shuts out Coyotes

Oilers backup makes 36 saves for first career shutout to lead Edmonton past Phoenix

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:44 pm

The flags of Commonwealth nations

The flags of Commonwealth nations seen at a summit of the international body in Abuja, Nigeria. Commonwealth leaders meeting in Trindad this week face a "crisis summit" as they battle the global recession...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:37 pm

Fed asks U.S. banks to submit TARP repayment plans: report

(Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve this month asked nine banks that were part of "stress tests" conducted earlier this year to submit plans to repay money injected under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), Bloomberg said, citing a person familiar with the situation.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:36 pm

Obama braces for Afghan decision

The White House braced for a tough sell of President Obama's long-awaited decision on whether to commit tens of thousands of new U.S. forces to the stalemated war in Afghanistan.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:25 pm

Critics Say Roads Still Dangerous Despite Safer Design

Better-designed highways played a role in reducing road fatalities to a 40-year low last year. But safety advocates say danger still lurks, especially once you leave the Interstate Highway System and on roads designed with only drivers in mind.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:20 pm

At 150, Darwin's 'Origin' Stirs Even More Debate

On Nov. 24, 1859, a book that changed the world first appeared in print. On the Origin of Species proposed a radical new theory about how all life on Earth evolved. In many respects, the book sparks greater controversy today than when it first appeared.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:16 pm

Poll: Americans conflicted over health overhaul

Most Americans don't expect a health care overhaul to affect their lives directly, but those who worry about the fallout outnumber those expecting to come out ahead, a poll out Tuesday has found.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:08 pm

Scientists Seek New Ways To Produce Flu Vaccine

One reason for the shortage of the new H1N1 flu vaccine this year is the way flu vaccines are made. A modified form of the virus is grown inside chicken eggs, but the process takes months. Now, scientists are working to create new flu vaccines that can be made much faster, using the virus' DNA.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:01 pm

For Public, Affordability A Key Issue In Health Bill

The debate in Washington over how much the health care overhaul bills will cost has largely centered on the bottom line for the federal government. But polls repeatedly show Americans are much more concerned about how a reshaped health care system will affect their own family's financial situation.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm

Cribs recalled in U.S., Canada over safety concerns

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc is voluntarily recalling more than 2.1 million baby cribs in the United States and Canada due to a potential suffocation hazard, U.S. safety officials said on Monday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 9:27 pm

To millions, Oprah’s not a megastar, just a BFF

That connection, especially remarkable for how long it's lasted, is one reason why you can sense tangible disappointment but hardly anger among die-hard fans that she's ending her talk show.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 23 Nov 2009 | 9:16 pm

VIDEO: Iranian President in Brazil. Duration: 00:49

VIDEO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged his visiting Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to find a "just solution" with the West to Tehran's contested nuclear program. Duration:...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 9:04 pm

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (right) meets Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (right) has urged his visiting Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (left) to find a "just solution" with the West to Tehran's contested nuclear program...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 9:04 pm

Demonstrators protest against the visit of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Brasilia

Demonstrators protest against the visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Brasilia. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged Ahmadinejad to find a "just solution" with the West...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 9:04 pm

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivers a speech during a ceremony to sign agreements with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia. Lula da Silva has urged...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 9:04 pm

U.S. pays as Afghans target poppies

The U.S. on Monday agreed to hand out millions of dollars in development aid to provinces in Afghanistan that have eliminated or reduced the production of opium poppies.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 23 Nov 2009 | 9:02 pm

Shanghai Disney Project Gains Approval

China's Economic Planning Agency OK's Theme Park Plans
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 23 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

78-year-old recognised for Everest climb

KATHMANDU - A Nepalese man who climbed Mt Everest at age 76 and became the oldest person to conquer the world's highest peak has celebrated official recognition of his achievement by Guinness World Records.Prime Minister Madhav...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 23 Nov 2009 | 8:40 pm

Mya? Donny? Kelly? Who will win ‘Dancing’?

The R&B star was the judges' favorite after the final performances Monday night. But with the point margin so close, fan-favorite Osmond is a strong bet to win.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 23 Nov 2009 | 8:13 pm

Critic Of China's Response To Quake Gets 3 Years

Huang Qi, founder of a human rights Web site, had been charged with illegally possessing state secrets. The veteran dissident cast a spotlight on poorly built schools that collapsed and killed thousands of children during China's massive earthquake last year.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 23 Nov 2009 | 8:09 pm

Health Care Payola

Sure, Harry Reid got the votes on Saturday night. But wait til you see what it costs you. The $300 million Louisiana purchase, and so much more.
Source: The Daily Beast - Big Fat Story | 23 Nov 2009 | 7:57 pm

Insanity defense in Fort Hood shooting case?

An Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people during an attack on his Texas post will likely plead not guilty to the charges against him and may use an insanity defense , his attorney says.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 23 Nov 2009 | 7:44 pm

Big Bang Atom Smasher Finally Beaming

After Year of Repairs, Scientists Say $10B Collider Is Circulating Beams of Protons in Opposing Directions
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 23 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pm

Iraq inquiry: witnesses could be given immunity from prosecution

Sir John Chilcot a former civil servant today begins his inquiry into events surrounding the 2003 Iraq invasion.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 23 Nov 2009 | 5:32 pm

South Carolina's Mark Sanford faces ethics charges

An ethics panel says the governor, embattled over an affair in Argentina, broke state law in his airplane travel and use of campaign money. The state attorney general will decide on criminal charges.

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford faces ethics charges that he broke state laws more than three dozen times in his airplane travel and use of campaign money, according to details released today.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 5:28 pm

Girl, 11, questioned over poisoning teacher

Police in the Dominican Republic are interviewing an 11-year-old girl they say might have given her teacher a poisonous drink that nearly killed her.Police spokesman Nelson Rosario says the teacher drank a substance used to clean...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 23 Nov 2009 | 5:22 pm

Remains of 1985 UK hostage in Lebanon finally identified

The remains of British hostage Alec Collett, who disappeared in 1985 during Lebanon's civil war while working for the United Nations, have been positively identified, the UN announced Monday.Experts began searching for Collett's...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 23 Nov 2009 | 4:53 pm

Obama To Announce Afghan Strategy New Week

President Obama is expected to outline his strategy in Afghanistan in a televised appearance next Tuesday. The announcement is expected to be followed soon by testimony on Capitol Hill by senior Obama administration officials.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 23 Nov 2009 | 4:51 pm

Obama Closes In On Afghan Troop Increase

The president is likely to address the nation Dec. 1 to outline strategy for the way ahead in Afghanistan, sources tell NPR. The announcement of a troop increase would be followed by testimony on Capitol Hill by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 23 Nov 2009 | 4:44 pm

Murderer, once royal staff, escapes prison

A convicted murderer who once served as the personal assistant to the duchess of York has escaped from a low-security prison in southern England.The Ministry of Justice said Jane Andrews was found missing during a Sunday evening...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 23 Nov 2009 | 4:33 pm

Pirates free ship after 'expenses' paid

A Somali businessman says a ship hijacked by pirates off East Africa two weeks ago has been released.Ali Dheere, the chairman of a group of traders in Mogadishu, says the al-Mizan has arrived in Somalia's capital.The Panama-flagged,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 23 Nov 2009 | 4:19 pm

Recycle and get £130 a year under Tory plans

Householders will be able to accumulate points for the waste they recycle and claim £130 a year in vouchers from major retailers.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 23 Nov 2009 | 4:16 pm

Obama says boosting jobs is a top priority

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama assured Americans on Monday that boosting jobs was a top priority, but gave no specifics about how to meet this goal that some economists say warrants more government spending.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 4:14 pm

US gives millions more to problem of opium production

The US has agreed to give millions of dollars in development aid to provinces in Afghanistan that have eliminated or reduced the production of opium poppies, the raw ingredient in making heroin.The poppy crop in Afghanistan, which...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 23 Nov 2009 | 4:05 pm

Belgian in 'coma' for 23 yrs was conscious

In a case thought likely to reopen the debate over when the decision should be made to terminate the lives of those in comas, it has been publicly revealed that a Belgian man whom doctors thought was in a coma for 23 years was conscious...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:56 pm

Eight charged in U.S. for Somali war recruiting

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Authorities unsealed terrorism-related charges Monday against eight defendants they said recruited young Somali-American men to return to their homeland to fight for an Islamist militant group.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:44 pm

"I did not have sex with her" - Rann

CANBERRA - South Australian Premier Mike Rann is fighting for his political life after allegations of an affair with a married parliamentary barmaid, who claims to have fallen under his thrall and to have had "fantasy" sex in his...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:36 pm

Chinese blogger jailed for criticising government

After putting the spotlight on poorly built schools that collapsed during China's massive earthquake last year, in which thousands of children were killed, a Chinese blogger has been sentenced to three years in prison.Huang Qi,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:31 pm

Once conjoined twins leave intensive care

The once conjoined Bangladeshi twins who were separated in a marathon surgery session in Melbourne last week, left intensive care on Monday and were doing well, hospital officials said.Trishna and Krishna, who turn 3 next month,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm

AP Enterprise: Bullet tears open Somali boy's face

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- The bullet hit mother and son as they walked through Somalia's capital. She felt a sharp pain in her palm. Then she saw her 8-year-old: The bullet tore through his cheekbones, nose and mouth. Blood gushed down to his waist....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm

Home sales at 2-1/2 year high

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of previously owned U.S. homes jumped last month to their highest level in more than 2-1/2 years, but a fall in an economic gauge was a reminder that recovery from recession would be patchy.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:02 pm

South Carolina governor faces ethics allegations

MIAMI (Reuters) - Republican South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, a conservative seen as a presidential contender before a sex scandal wrecked his reputation, faces 37 possible ethics violations, the state ethics commission said on Monday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:53 pm

FBI Report Notes Rise In Hate Crimes

The number of hate crimes against religious groups in the U.S. jumped more than 8 percent during 2008, according to data released Monday by the FBI. That was the most notable percentage increase in the FBI's 2008 Hate Crime Statistics report, which showed an overall rise in hate crimes of 2 percent from 2007.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:25 pm

Golden State Highways Are A California Nightmare

California roads once were the envy of the world. But like a lot of things in the Golden State these days, they’re not what they used to be. Federal Highway Administration data show that of the 20 major urban areas with the worst roadway conditions, eight are in California, with 64 percent in "poor condition."

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:14 pm

Japanese engineer released by Yemeni tribesmen

SAN'A, Yemen (AP) -- A Japanese engineer seized by Yemeni tribesmen seeking to swap him for a prisoner with al-Qaida links was released Monday after a week in captivity....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:56 pm

Video: Unplugged: Tax For Troop Increase In Afghanistan?

Sharyl Attkisson spoke with House Appropriations Cmte. Chairman Rep. David Obey (D-Wisc.) about a proposed surtax to pay for a troop increase in Afghanistan. Plus; Dr. Bernadine Healy and Dr. Joseph Mercola breakdown the myths and realities of the H1N1 pandemic.
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pm

Mom: Son Conscious During 23-Year Coma

Belgian Man in 1983 Car Crash was Fully Alert, but Doctors Thought He Was in Vegetative State
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm

Convicted murderer Jane Andrews on the run from prison

Former aide to Sarah Duchess of York is on the run after absconding from an open prison in Maidstone Kent.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:19 pm

'Civilian detectives' investigating rapes and murders

In a costcutting initiative civilians working for police forces across the country are used to investigate serious crimes.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 23 Nov 2009 | 12:36 pm

Clinton: Iraqi Election Date "Might Slip"

Dispute over Parliament Seat Allocation Could Delay National Election Beyond January, Secretary of State Says
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 23 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

Britain Surveys Damage from Record Floods

More than 1,000 Homes Flooded, 1 Killed in Town of Cockermouth; Residents Begin to Return Mon.
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:25 am

Tories to pay people to recycle in green revolution

Householders will be able to accumulate points for the waste they recycle and claim £130 a year in vouchers from major retailers.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:13 am

Report: Billionaire Buys Hitler's Mercedes

Unidentified Russian Tells German Newspaper He Was "Really Torn" About Purchasing Dictator's Dark-Blue 770 K Model
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am

Israel, Hamas Near Prisoner-Soldier Swap

Deal Would Release 1,000 Palestinian Prisoners for Israeli Soldier Held Hostage for More Than 3 Years
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am

Lawyer: Khmer Rouge Chief "Enjoyed" Murder

As Genocide Trial Winds Down, Prosecution Accuses Prison Chief of Downplaying his Role in "Awful Reality"
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 23 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am

Murderer Jane Andrews absconds from prison

Former aide to Sarah Duchess of York is on the run after absconding from an open prison in Maidstone Kent.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:56 am

Cumbria floods: Cockermouth residents return

Residents of the flooddamaged town allowed back into homes and businesses to begin the long process of cleaning up.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:37 am

U.S. Pays to Keep Afghan Opium Crop Down

Millions Doled Out To Provinces That Have Cut or Eliminated Opium Poppy Growth
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 23 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

Genocide Trial of Khmer Rouge Prison Chief in Final Stage

The genocide trial of a prison chief for Cambodia's Khmer Rouge entered its final stage Monday, as closing arguments began in the historic effort to assign responsibility for the deaths of 1.7 million people three decades ago.
Source: FOXNews.com | 23 Nov 2009 | 9:55 am

Kangaroo Tries to Drown Man, Dog

An Australian man was almost drowned by a kangaroo after he dived into his farm dam to save his pet dog.
Source: FOXNews.com | 23 Nov 2009 | 9:20 am

4 Americans Killed in Afghan Attacks

The military says four U.S. service members have been killed in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan.
Source: FOXNews.com | 23 Nov 2009 | 9:09 am

Italian Military Plane Crashes, Killing 4

An Italian air force transport plane crashed at a military airport in the western city of Pisa on Monday and burst into flames, killing at least four of the five-member crew, officials said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 23 Nov 2009 | 8:32 am

Heel-Wearing Student Falls to Her Death on Train Tracks

Tributes have been paid to a British student who died after slipping on her high heels and falling under a train while waving goodbye to her friends, Sky News reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 23 Nov 2009 | 8:16 am

Iraqi Lawmakers Amend Election Law

Iraq's parliament has amended an election law that was vetoed by a Sunni Arab vice president, but Sunnis say the changes do not address their concerns.
Source: FOXNews.com | 23 Nov 2009 | 7:56 am

Afghan Provinces Get Millions to Reduce Opium Poppies

The U.S. on Monday agreed to hand out millions of dollars in development aid to provinces in Afghanistan that have eliminated or reduced the production of opium poppies, the raw ingredient in making heroin.
Source: FOXNews.com | 23 Nov 2009 | 7:33 am

Attack on Election Convoy Kills 21 Filipinos

Dozens of gunmen hijacked a convoy carrying journalists, and family and supporters of a candidate for provincial governor, killing at least 21 of the travelers Monday in the southern Philippines' worst political violence in years.
Source: FOXNews.com | 23 Nov 2009 | 7:12 am

Serbia Opens Military Base in Tense Area Near Kosovo

Serbia has opened its biggest military base in a tense area near the boundary with Kosovo, amid protest by local ethnic Albanian leaders.
Source: FOXNews.com | 23 Nov 2009 | 7:05 am