5 more bodies uncovered in Philippine massacre

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- A Philippine police official says five more bodies have been recovered from a third mass grave for victims of the country's worst election violence. The discovery raises the death toll from the carnage to 57....
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5 more bodies uncovered in Philippine massacre (AP)

Police investigators tag a body found in a shallow grave at the massacre site of a political clan that included several journalists in the outskirts of Ampatuan, Maguindanao in southern Philippines November 25, 2009. The latest death toll in the massacre is 52, police said on Wednesday.  REUTERS/Erik de Castro   (PHILIPPINES CRIME LAW CONFLICT)AP - A Philippine police official says five more bodies have been recovered from a third mass grave for victims of the country's worst election violence. The discovery raises the death toll from the carnage to 57.



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Congo rebel offensive 'failing'

UN-backed forces are failing to stop Rwandan-Hutu rebels in eastern DR Congo, a report seen by the BBC reveals.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:33 am

Catholic order pays out for abuse

A Catholic religious order is to supply a 161m euros (£145m) package of measures as reparation for child abuse in Ireland.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:31 am

Atlantis leaves station as NASA eyes shuttles' end (Reuters)

This image from NASA TV shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis doing it's fly around the International Space Station shortly after undocking from the International Space Station early Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. The shuttle is scheduled to land at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday morning. (AP Photo/NASA)Reuters - Space shuttle Atlantis left the International Space Station on Wednesday after a seven-day stay to deliver gear to keep the outpost operating after the shuttle program is retired next year.



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5 more bodies uncovered in Philippine massacre

A Philippine police official says five more bodies have been recovered from a third mass grave for victims of the country's worst election violence. The discovery raises the death toll...
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Alicia Sacramone doing flips over new QB/BF Brady Quinn

Stop the presses! Winchester Olympic honey Alicia Sacramone has confessed that she and Cleveland Browns QB/QT Brady Quinn...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:26 am

Chinese Vice President Xi to visit Japan from Dec. 14+

(Kyodo) _ Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, who is seen as a front- runner to succeed President Hu Jintao, plans to visit Japan from Dec. 14 to 17, sources close to Japan-China relations
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Analysis: Obama not a ‘gut player’ on war

Nov. 24: After a three-month review, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that next week he'll announce his strategy to "finish the job" in Afghanistan. NBC's Savannah Guthrie reports.  (Nightly News)President George W. Bush once boasted, "I'm not a textbook player, I'm a gut player." The new tenant of the Oval Office takes a strikingly different approach.




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This 'Road' trip is one grim, dark journey

Less "La Strada" than "Highway to Hell," "The Road" arrives after several delays, and to paraphrase the author of "Leviathan," it's...

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Singh visit helps India-US ties but isssues remain - Xinhua


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Symantec Online Store Hacked Passwords & Serial Numbers

A grey-hat hacker cracked Symantec and exposed user passwords and product serial numbers.



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Rice research center looks to Asia's super-rich+

(Kyodo) _ Asia's biggest rice research institute launched its biggest- ever fund-raising campaign in Singapore on Wednesday to solicit donations from wealthy Asians. The Manila-based...
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Berlusconi is named `Rockstar of the Year'

He's Italian premier, media mogul and one of the country's richest men. Now Silvio Berlusconi can add "Rockstar of the Year" to his caps.
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Iraq inquiry turns to WMD claim

The UK government's claim Iraq had weapons of mass destruction is to be probed on the second day of the inquiry into the war.
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Animal welfare groups put cooperation to work

Animal welfare groups are regularly partnering on a range of projects, from saving animals in natural disasters to rescuing puppy-mill ...



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Winds send Calif. wildfire toward homes

A firefighter watches a wildfire burn near Anaheim Hills, Calif., early on Wednesday.A wind-driven wildfire broke out south of Los Angeles Tuesday night as late season Santa Ana winds blasted down burning slopes toward homes.




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Lead, dangerous chemicals found in toys

Toys R Us stopped selling "Big Rex and Friends" after tests found the cloth book contained 0.19 percent lead.A public interest group finds a number of toys at major retailers that contain the outlawed chemicals and illegal amounts of lead.




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Brazilian youths treated to Japanese 'anime' posters+

(Kyodo) _ A collection of about 100 posters featuring Japanese "manga" and "anime" characters are among exhibits attracting youths in Brazil in a series of "Cool Japan" events under way...
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Mapping out Black Friday

"Door-busters" tempt eager shoppers to head to the stores even before Thanksgiving is over to stand in line for openings that start as early as midnight. Mapping...

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Revamp likely to hit Stop & Shop's Quincy headquarters

Major changes are in store at Stop & Shop's Quincy headquarters , as its European parent company proceeds with a restructuring that could trim corporate jobs and...

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LEAD: Dollar falls to 10-month low in 87 yen in London+

(Kyodo) _ The U.S. dollar fell to the mid-87 yen level in London on Wednesday for the first time in 10 months amid growing speculation the United States will maintain its low-interest...
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Man in Japan Weds Anime Game Character

On Sunday, a man named Sal9000 married the love of his life. Her name is Nene Anegasaki, and she lives inside of a Nintendo DS video game called Love Plus. The wedding took place during a Make: Japan meet-up held at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. In attendance were a live audience, an MC, the bride's virtual video game girlfriend — who made a s



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Eleven more bodies found at Philippine massacre site

AMPATUAN, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine security forces found 11 more bodies Wednesday at the site of an election-related massacre in the south of the country, taking the toll to 57 dead, officials said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:06 am

Eleven more bodies found at Philippine massacre site (Reuters)

Women light candles for the victims of abduction and killing in Maguindanao province southern Philippines during a rally marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in Quezon City Metro Manila, November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Cheryl RaveloReuters - Philippine security forces found 11 more bodies Wednesday at the site of an election-related massacre in the south of the country, taking the toll to 57 dead, officials said.



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Report: Mac Users Are More Individualistic Than PC People

Decision-making site Hunch is back with another predictable yet intriguing report claiming that so-called "Mac People" are more individualistic and design-oriented than "PC People".



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New York rally planned to protest 9/11 trial

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A group against bringing the self-professed mastermind of the September 11 attacks to trial in a U.S. civilian court will hold a rally in New York demanding Washington reconsider its decision, the group said on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:05 am

New York rally planned to protest 9/11 trial (Reuters)

Reuters - A group against bringing the self-professed mastermind of the September 11 attacks to trial in a U.S. civilian court will hold a rally in New York demanding Washington reconsider its decision, the group said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan ex-army officer detained over Chicago case

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani security agencies have detained a former army officer for possible links with two men arrested in Chicago on terrorism charges, an army spokesman said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:04 am

Horrifying Moment Bear Mauls Man Who Climbed Into Zoo (Pics)

The 25-year-old man was attacked by four-year-old bear Finn, before a nearby policeman shot the creature - injuring it and forcing it to retreat into a cave.



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EPA proposes sulfur dioxide limits for first time since 1971

WASHINGTON - The Environmental Protection Agency is continuing its crackdown on coal pollution with a new plan to cut sulfur dioxide - a move that would clean up the air for...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am

Black Friday 2009: Boom or Bust? (INFOGRAPHIC)

Black Friday, the biggest retail shopping day of the year, is usually seen as a key barometer of the health of the economy. And the best way to check its pulse is to look at three of the biggest categories of consumer spending. We included the stores that are leading the retail rebound; department stores like Sears and Target, electronics stores...



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Autopsy finds full-blunt impact' led to boxer's death

PHILADELPHIA - An autopsy performed Tuesday on Francisco Rodriguez concluded that the 25-year-old fighter died from a "full-blunt impact injury" to the head, said...

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Obamas trot out celebrities, homegrown foods for Indian leader

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and the first lady drew a small galaxy of notables to their first state dinner Tuesday in honor of India's prime minister, Manmohan...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:56 am

Judo: Former world silver medalist Nakazawa to retire+

(Kyodo) _ Sae Nakazawa, a two-time world silver medalist in the women's 78-kilogram class, announced her retirement Wednesday. "After losing at the world championships in August I no...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:55 am

Gambler details relationship with ex-NBA ref

PHILADELPHIA - The finest information Jimmy Battista received in his years as a full-time professional gambler, he says now, came from former NBA referee Tim Donaghy. "I...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:53 am

Former British royal aide found after prison escape - CNN International


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Former British royal aide found after prison escape
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Jane Andrews, above right, arrives at the High Court, London, in September 2003 to appeal against her conviction. LONDON, England (CNN) -- A former royal aide who escaped from an open prison where she was serving a sentence for murder has been found, ...
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India president rides fighter jet

Indian President Pratibha Patil, 74, flies in a Sukhoi fighter jet, becoming the country's first woman to fly in a combat plane.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:53 am

Dollar plunges to 87 yen for 1st time in 10 months in London+

(Kyodo) _ The U.S. dollar fell to the upper 87 yen level in London on Wednesday for the first time in 10 months. The dollar dropped to the upper 87 yen range in morning trading, ...
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Art, science meet in Albert Pujols

ST. LOUIS - If baseball actually was the absolute science that some haughty new-age hardball intelligentsia believe it is, then surely someone would have already created another...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am

Hungarian lake resort helped reunify Germany

ZANKA, Hungary (Reuters) - They called it the "Plattensee" (flat sea), and for Germans from both sides of the Berlin Wall, Hungary's Lake Balaton was close, cheap and mostly free of spies.
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Notre Dame mum on swirling issues

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Where there used to be a cohesive, buoyant Notre Dame football team with stratospheric expectations, there is now a chaotic whorl of fragmented pieces and...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:48 am

NYT: Medical debt spurs more bankruptcies

Lawyers and court officials say that medical debt is leading to more bankruptcies.

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Datel to sue Microsoft

Datel are a company who specialize in enhancing your gaming experience through making 3rd party products that are typically cheaper than your average first party gear. However, after Microsoft decided to lock out all 3rd party hardware from the Xbox 360, Datel have taken action.



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Khmer Rouge jailer expresses ‘excruciating remorse'

Comrade Duch tells court he was solely liable for more than 12,00 deaths but that he served a ‘criminal organization'



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Mysterious toilet blockages hit Cathay Pacific flights

Cathay Pacific says its Airbus fleet is being hit by a series of mysterious toilet blockages on Hong Kong flights.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:30 am

Comatose for 23 years, Belgian feels reborn

BRUSSELS (AP) -- Helped by a therapist, Rom Houben's outstretched finger tapped with surprising speed on a computer touchscreen, spelling out how he felt "alone, lonely, frustrated" in the 23 years he was trapped inside a paralyzed body....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:29 am

Comatose for 23 years, Belgian feels reborn (AP)

Belgian patient Rom Houben, seen here using a specially-adapted computer to type messages at the Weyerke institute near Liege. Houben, who was wrongly diagnosed as being in a coma for 23 years, has revived the debate on care for those considered in a vegetative state, with the astonishing case far from unique according to a recent study.(AFP/Stringer)AP - Helped by a therapist, Rom Houben's outstretched finger tapped with surprising speed on a computer touchscreen, spelling out how he felt "alone, lonely, frustrated" in the 23 years he was trapped inside a paralyzed body.



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Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops (AP)

US President Barack Obama speaks during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. Obama promised Tuesday he would unveil his decision AP - President Barack Obama expects Americans to support more U.S. troops in Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, and he is preparing to make his case to the nation next week.



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Canadians not buying government denial of detainee claims

Survey finds them twice as likely to believe whistleblower Richard Colvin



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'Impossible' to Hold Iraq Elections in January

An Iraqi vice president signaled Tuesday that he would again veto an election law in a dispute that a senior election official said was certain to delay a national vote scheduled for January.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:22 am

Sumo: Asashoryu, Hakuho edge closer to Kyushu showdown+

(Kyodo) _ Joint leaders Asashoryu and Hakuho showed no signs of cracking as both yokozuna scored comfortable 11th wins on Wednesday to remain on course for another showdown at the Kyushu...
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Yemenis protest at Iran embassy over northern war

SANAA (Reuters) - Around 200 protesters gathered outside the Iranian embassy in the Yemeni capital on Wednesday, shouting slogans against what Yemen says is Iranian backing for northern...
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Hajj begins amid swine flu fears

The Hajj pilgrimage begins in Saudi Arabia, with officials saying they expect lower numbers because of fears about swine flu.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:14 am

Pakistan ex-army officer detained over Chicago case (Reuters)

Reuters - Pakistani security agencies have detained a former army officer for possible links with two men arrested in Chicago on terrorism charges, an army spokesman said on Wednesday.
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Detention of China dissident Liu Xiaobo extended

Chinese authorities have extended the detention of a jailed dissident writer for another two months, his lawyer said Wednesday.
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Steamed Over Bikini Baristas (Video)

An espresso stand where the baristas wear bikinis has some residents of Bellevue, Washington imploring their city council to shut it down down. (The audio is spotty.)



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Philippine 'poll' deaths reach 52

The death toll from a politically motivated attack in the southern Philippines rises to 52, after six more bodies are recovered.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:08 am

This Thanksgiving, Remember Meat Is Murder

How to ruin Thanksgiving for the heartless carnivores in your family this year? You can make them watch this PETA ad. That's mildly annoying. Or have them read this NYT vegan op-ed. That'll do it. Peter Singer for Thanksgiving King!



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Firefighters make progress against Calif. wildfire - The Associated Press


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Firefighters make progress against Calif. wildfire
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Firefighters say they are making good progress against a wind-driven wildfire burning in Southern California. Orange County Fire Authority spokeswoman Lynnette Round says firefighters are beginning to get a line around the blaze, ...
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Six more bodies found at Philippine massacre site - Reuters


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Six more bodies found at Philippine massacre site
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AMPATUAN, Philippines, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Philippine security forces found six more bodies on Wednesday at the site of an election-related massacre in the south of the country, taking the toll to 52 dead, officials said. ...
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Icebergs head from Antarctica for New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Ships are on alert and maritime authorities are monitoring the movements of hundreds of menacing icebergs drifting toward New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean, officials said....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am

Icebergs head from Antarctica for New Zealand (AP)

In this Nov. 16, 2009 photo released by the Australian Antarctic  Division, an iceberg is seen at Sandy Bay on Macquarie Island's east coast, in the Southern Ocean 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) southeast of Tasmania, Australia. It is very rare to see icebergs from Macquarie Island and is uncommon to find icebergs in this general region. (AP Photo/Australian Antarctic Division, Eve Merfield)AP - Ships are on alert and maritime authorities are monitoring the movements of hundreds of menacing icebergs drifting toward New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean, officials said.



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Israel readying new arms to meet Iran challenge

JERUSALEM (AP) -- With cutting-edge anti-missile systems and two new submarines that can carry nuclear weapons, Israel is readying a new generation of armaments designed to defend itself against distant Iran as well as Tehran's proxy armies on its borders....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:56 am

Israel readying new arms to meet Iran challenge (AP)

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 file photo, Israeli soldiers wear gas mask as they take part in a home front command army drill simulating a chemical missile attack at an army base near Tel Aviv.  With cutting-edge anti-missile systems and two new submarines that can carry nuclear weapons, Israel is readying a new generation of armaments designed to defend itself against egression from outside its borders, according to Eyal Ron, one of the system's developers, saying that final dress rehearsals are expected in December 2009, before the system goes live next year.(AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner, File)AP - With cutting-edge anti-missile systems and two new submarines that can carry nuclear weapons, Israel is readying a new generation of armaments designed to defend itself against distant Iran as well as Tehran's proxy armies on its borders.



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India on the vigil but remains vulnerable to attacks (Reuters)

People stroll outside the Taj Mahal hotel ahead of the first anniversary of the militant attacks in Mumbai, November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - The paramilitary troops outside the Trident and Taj Mahal hotels suggest a higher level of security a year after militants laid siege to Mumbai, but it may all be a mirage as the country still remains very vulnerable.



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India on the vigil but remains vulnerable to attacks

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The paramilitary troops outside the Trident and Taj Mahal hotels suggest a higher level of security a year after militants laid siege to Mumbai, but it may all be a mirage as the country still remains very vulnerable.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:54 am

Khmer Rouge 40-year jail demand

A UN tribunal prosecutor says ex-Khmer Rouge prison chief Duch should be jailed for 40 years, as closing statements are heard.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:53 am

Reds say Benitez will not be axed

Liverpool chief executive Christian Purslow insists manager Rafael Benitez's position is safe, despite the club's Champions League exit.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:52 am

Row over Michelle Obama image

Google apologises over a racially offensive image of Michelle Obama that appears when users search for the US first lady.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:50 am

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A map of China locating the city of Hegang and Heilongjiang province, where 107 miners died in a mine explosion

A map of China locating the city of Hegang and Heilongjiang province, where 107 miners died in a mine explosion
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A relative cries after the funeral of one of the miners killed in a gas explosion

A relative cries after the funeral of one of the miners killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine here in Hegang in China's northeast Heilongjiang province. Rescuers have found three more bodies in the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:49 am

Honolulu police posting DUI mug shots on Internet

Mug shots of drunken driving suspects are landing on the Honolulu Police Department's Web site, creating a virtual wall of shame long before suspects get their day in court.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:48 am

Khmer Rouge jailer expresses "excruciating remorse"

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - The Khmer Rouge's chief torturer and jailer expressed "excruciating remorse" on Wednesday for more than 14,000 people killed under his watch at a notorious prison during Cambodia's ultra-Maoist revolution of the 1970s.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:43 am

Whistleblower's warnings on detainees reached Minister's office

Diplomat corrects his testimony to confirm that some of his reports on Afghan detainees were sent to highest level at Foreign Affairs



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:41 am

Israel readying new arms to meet Iran challenge

With cutting-edge anti-missile systems and two new submarines that can carry nuclear weapons, Israel is readying a new generation of armaments designed to defend itself against distant Iran as well as Tehran's proxy armies on its borders.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:33 am

Angelina Jolie Not a Fan of Obama

Barack Obama does not have Angelina Jolie's seal of approval."She hates him," a source close to the U.N. goodwill ambassador, 34, tells the new issue of Us Weekly "She's into education and rehabilitation and thinks Obama is all about welfare and handouts. She thinks Obama is really a socialist in disguise," adds the source.



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Obama's first state dinner

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle welcomed Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife to the White House for the administration's first state dinner.



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Khmer Rouge prison chief could get 40 years

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) -- Prosecutors in the genocide trial of a former Khmer Rouge prison chief demanded a 40-year jail sentence Wednesday for a man they described as responsible for snuffing out innocent lives and spreading terror across Cambodia....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:29 am

Uganda's anti-gay bill causes Commonwealth uproar

Proposed law that would impose life imprisonment on homosexuals has the potential to divide leaders at summit



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NYT: Penny-pinching holiday fliers start early

Nov. 23: NBC's Tom Costello says holiday travelers should expect to dig deeper into their pockets this Thanksgiving.  (Other)The holiday crush at the nation’s airports has taken hold several days earlier as travelers sought less expensive flights.




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Four charged in 2d Hezbollah case with Phila. link - Philadelphia Inquirer


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Four charged in 2d Hezbollah case with Phila. link
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Three Lebanese nationals and one US resident were charged yesterday with attempting to obtain 1200 M4 military assault weapons for Hezbollah, in the second set of such charges in as many days from Philadelphia. ...
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Claws come out after Maldonado's selection - Sacramento Bee


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Claws come out after Maldonado's selection
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Democrats fired back only minutes after Republican state Sen. Abel Maldonado was appointed Tuesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to fill the vacant office of lieutenant governor. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg questioned the ...
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US census worker's death is ruled a suicide - Detroit Free Press


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US census worker's death is ruled a suicide
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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A US census worker found dead in a secluded Kentucky cemetery killed himself but tried to make the death look like a homicide, authorities have concluded. Bill Sparkman, 51, of London, Ky., might have tried to cover the ...
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Evening gowns, saris at Obama's first state dinner

Traditional evening gowns and vibrantly colored saris mixed with banded-collar dinner jackets and tuxedos at President Barack Obama's first state dinner.
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Gay marriage momentum stalls in liberal NY, NJ

The state-to-state march to legalize gay marriage across the left-leaning Northeast lost some of its momentum this month.
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Impatience with Obama trade policy grows

The third anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Colombia free trade pact came and went this month with the Obama administration still negotiating the fine print, Congress showing little interest and business groups frustrated by the lack of action on trade deals.
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Britain's war inquiry panel opens hearings on Iraq - Los Angeles Times


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Britain's war inquiry panel opens hearings on Iraq
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One of the first officials interviewed about the decision by Tony Blair's government to join the US-led war speaks of 'drumbeats in Washington' before 9/11 to oust Hussein. By Janet Stobart Reporting from London - The British government was aware of ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:01 am

Soggy season could crimp sweet potato supply

Savor that holiday sweet potato pie and those marshmallow yams while you can.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Tesla near deal to build cars in Downey

The City Council is expected to vote on an agreement that could clear the way for the electric vehicle maker to build a factory on the site of the former space shuttle plant.

Downey is hoping that for electric-car maker Tesla Motors Inc., the third time is a charm.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Britain's war inquiry panel opens hearings on Iraq

One of the first officials interviewed about the decision by Tony Blair's government to join the U.S.-led war speaks of 'drumbeats in Washington' before 9/11 to oust Hussein.

The British government was aware of "drumbeats in Washington" in early 2001 calling for the toppling of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein but steered clear of such an aggressive policy before the Sept. 11 attacks, officials said Tuesday as a panel launched a major inquiry on how and why the British government went to war in Iraq.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Census worker's death was suicide, not anti-government violence, police say

William Sparkman was found dead in the Kentucky woods with a rope around his neck and 'Fed' written on his chest.

A Census Bureau worker found dead in rural Kentucky -- a death that sparked fear of anti-government violence in some quarters -- committed suicide, authorities said Tuesday.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

GDP, consumer confidence reports weigh down stocks

Declines in financial and industrial stocks are partly offset by gains in the telecom, healthcare and energy sectors. The Dow Jones industrial average falls 17 points.

Stock prices retreated Tuesday, pulling the Dow Jones industrials from a 13-month high, after the government said economic growth in the third quarter was slower than first reported.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

GM's sale of Saab falls through

Swedish automaker Koenigsegg Group cancels its proposed acquisition, marking another failure by General Motors to sell off some of its automotive brands. Closing Saab is now a possibility.

General Motors Co.'s plan to sell its Saab unit to a specialty Swedish automaker has collapsed, frustrating another attempt by GM to prune its roster of automotive brands and potentially spelling the end of the Saab brand.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Scientist: Leaked climate e-mails a distraction

A controversy over leaked e-mails exchanged among global warming scientists is part of a "smear campaign" to derail next month's ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:57 am

Govt. report: Air cargo still vulnerable to terrorists

The TSA is failing to ensure the security of cargo in passenger planes, leaving the airplanes at risk for a terrorist attack, ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:46 am

The second bomb after medics had arrived to help caused most of the casualties

An Iraqi soldier stands guard along a highway near Karbala. Two bombs within minutes of each other exploded at a restaurant early Wednesday in Iraq's shrine city of Karbala, wounding at least 26 people,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:38 am

Stars shine bright for Obamas' first state dinner

President Obama opened his first state dinner in the White House on Tuesday with a toast for India's prime minister in which ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:35 am

Kingsley to play Mogul emperor who built Taj Mahal

Ben Kingsley, famous for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Indian independence hero Mohandas Gandhi, is reaching deeper into the country's history with a new role as the Mogul emperor who ordered the construction of the Taj Mahal.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:32 am

Approval of Obama on Afghan war dives

Public approval of President Obama's handling of the war in Afghanistan has plummeted, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds, amid rising ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:24 am

Kandahar is key city in Afghan war

A wedding was called off because international troops killed the groom. A suicide bomber blew himself up in front of a police patrol. An old woman was beaten by the Taliban after she tried to stop them from taking her son.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:19 am

Lakers stop Knicks for 4th straight win

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum, right, drives around New York Knicks center Eddy Curry on Tuesday.Kobe Bryant scored 34 points, Pau Gasol added 11 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers exploited a major size advantage in their fourth straight victory, 100-90 over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:15 am

Death toll rises to 52 in Philippine massacre

Authorities have recovered six more bodies, bringing the death toll to 52 in one of the Philippines' worst election massacres.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:13 am

Nortel auctions off another piece of itself

Sells Global System Mobile to Ericsson and Kapsch CarrierCom in joint bid for $103-million (U.S.)



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:59 pm

Reno cops seek 2-hour nap for bars

Reno bills itself as the "Biggest Little City in the World," a place that never sleeps, but residents in ear shot of some of ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:58 pm

Jane Andrews: former royal aide on run found near prison

The Duchess of York's former dresser, who has been on the run after escaping two days ago, is back in custody.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:40 pm

Battisti was granted refugee status by Lula's government earlier this year

Demonstrators hold a hunger strike last week in front of the Supreme Trbunal in Brasilia to protest the extradition of Italian ex-militant Cesare Battisti, wanted for murders dating from the 1970s. Battisti...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:29 pm

Burke stands by son ’with an axe’

Maple Leafs general manager says he 'simply could not be more proud of Brendan' after his son revealed his homosexuality to his father



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:14 pm

Nash in MVP form for Suns

Two-time winner is back in the groove after guiding Phoenix to surprising 11-3 start



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:03 pm

The Obamas' state dinner for India a green affair

The stars come out as President welcomes Indian PM Manmohan Singh for first official state dinner



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:02 pm

Riders feeling the love in Alberta

Given the number of Saskatchewan natives living in Calgary, Sunday's Grey Cup will almost feel like a home game



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 24 Nov 2009 | 10:55 pm

Traveling I-95? Log on before leaving

Before heading out to Grandma's, drivers on Interstate 95 and other East Coast highways can get up-to-the-minute speed and congestion ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 10:37 pm

Expansion May Be On Tap For Craft Beer Maker

A provision in the federal stimulus bill waiving the closing costs of an SBA loan allowed a Colorado brewery owner to buy an additional beer fermenter, which increased the amount of beer he could brew. More beer led to more jobs and more customers, and now Kevin DeLange is looking for more space.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm

Google won't exclude distorted Michelle Obama image from its site - Los Angeles Times


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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:40 pm

The spirit of this season: Be thankful, spend less

Sometime in the 1980s, when he was living on the street, the kid who later became the seminal rapper KRS-One stopped at the Bowery ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:33 pm

And the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ winner is ...

Kym Johnson applauds as her partner Donny Osmond raises their mirror ball trophy after winning season 9 of “Dancing with the Stars” on Tuesday night.After about an hour and 58 minutes of filler, host Tom Bergeron revealed the champion of “Dancing With the Stars.” Would it be Donny Osmond or Mya? Crowd appeal or technical skill? When it comes down to viewer voting, always go with the ham.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:32 pm

Recruiting Afghan Soldiers a Struggle

Building a Strong Afghan National Army Could Be America's Best Exit Strategy, But Finding Candidates Is Difficult

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:30 pm

Baylor star joins elite group of women dunkers

Baylor's Brittney Griner dunks over Jacksonville State's Candice Carmine during Tuesday's game in Waco, Texas.Baylor freshman Brittney Griner became the seventh woman to dunk in a college basketball game when she slammed one down against Jacksonville State on Tuesday night.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:27 pm

Obama hails U.S.-India ties, plans visit in 2010

President Obama committed Tuesday to implementing a Bush-era nuclear pact and vowed to share more anti-terrorism information ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:15 pm

Kaing Guek Eav supervised the execution of 15,000 people at the Tuol Sleng prison

Photo released by the Extraordinary Chamber in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) shows former Khmer Rouge prison chief Kaing Guek Eav -- also known as Duch. Prosecutors have called for Duch to get a lengthy...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 8:22 pm

Cambodians wait to attend the trial in Phnom Penh

Cambodians wait to attend the trial of Kaing Guek Eav -- also known as Duch -- at the Extraordinary Chamber in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) in Phnom Penh. Prosecutors have called for the former Khmer...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 8:22 pm

VIDEO: Cambodian schoolchildren are starting to learn about the murderous Khmer Rouge regime. Duration: 01:54

VIDEO - Cambodian schoolchildren are only just starting to learn about the murderous Khmer Rouge regime with the help of new textbooks. The hardline regime killed up to two million people during its 1975-9...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 8:22 pm

A political ally of President Gloria Arroyo has been named as the prime suspect in the massacre of 46 people

Workers load into a truck dead bodies, victims of massacre after gunmen shot at least 46 people in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, on November 24. Philippine police have named a political ally of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 8:18 pm

Tidbits: Spears wants to tie the knot again

From pop princess to troubled wife and mom, the ups and downs of Britney Spears.With her private life and public persona firmly back on track, the pop princess is said to be happy, healthy and ready to take her next big step — a walk down the aisle with ever-present manager-boyfriend Jason Trawick.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 Nov 2009 | 8:15 pm

Obama seeks to reassure Singh on U.S.-India ties

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to reassure Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday of his commitment to boosting U.S. ties with India even as his administration has set its rivals, China and Pakistan, as top priorities.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 8:03 pm

Church robber: 'Sorry but I'm poor'

GEORGIA - Someone made off with loot from a church but also left behind an apology.A note scrawled on the wall said: "Sorry but I'm poor. Forgive me Lord."The Rev. Roger Davis tells WSB-TV that expensive equipment including...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 24 Nov 2009 | 7:50 pm

Protestors wore masks of Tony Blair as they demonstrated outside the venue of the inquiry

A protestor wearing a Tony Blair mask covers his hands with fake blood as he demonstrates outside the venue for the public inquiry into the Iraq war. The first full-scale inquiry into Britain's role in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 7:39 pm

Rose Gentle wears a pendant with a picture of her late son Gordon Gentle, who was killed in Iraq

Rose Gentle wears a pendant with a picture of her late son Gordon Gentle, a British soldier who was killed in Iraq in 2004, in central London. The first full-scale inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 Nov 2009 | 7:39 pm

Bob Ainsworth criticises Barack Obama over Afghanistan

Bob Ainsworth blames Barack Obama for the decline in British public support for the Afghan mission.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 7:03 pm

'Evil' conman jailed for $5m scam

LOS ANGELES - An "evil" US con man who portrayed himself as a "Hanoi Hilton" prisoner of war survivor to scam victims in New Zealand, Australia and the US out of almost US$4 (NZ$5.6) million has been jailed.Robert William Searles,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 24 Nov 2009 | 7:02 pm

'It's like finding out that Hitler is your father'

A US man who discovered that his biological father is convicted murderer Charles Manson said it was like "finding out Adolf Hitler is your father".Matthew Roberts, a 41-year-old Los Angeles DJ, grew up in Illinois but only found...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 24 Nov 2009 | 6:20 pm

'You hear, see, feel...but no one can see,' writes coma man

BRUSSELS - Helped by a therapist, Rom Houben's outstretched finger tapped with surprising speed on a computer touchscreen, spelling out how he felt "alone, lonely, frustrated" in the 23 years he was trapped inside a paralyzed body.After...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:58 pm

'Washington Post' To Close Remaining U.S. Bureaus

The newspaper said it would close bureaus in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago at the end of the year to save money and will focus news efforts on covering the nation's capital. Six correspondents are being offered jobs in Washington, while three news aides will be let go Dec. 31.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:33 pm

Washington Wizards Owner Abe Pollin Dies At 85

Pollin, who brought an NBA championship to the nation's capital, was the NBA's longest-tenured owner. He considered his greatest accomplishment the construction of an arena in a neglected neighborhood, which has spearheaded a revitalization of downtown Washington since its opening in 1997.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:25 pm

Nude public shoot declared art not lewd

A New York judge has dismissed public lewdness and other charges made against a model who posed for a nude photo shoot at a museum while visitors looked on.Kathleen "K.C." Neill, 26, was arrested in August during photographer...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:22 pm

Video: Exit Strategy for Afghanistan

Building a strong Afghan army to bring stability and security to the country could be the best exit strategy for the U.S. Mandy Clark reports on the challenges of this option.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:17 pm

Video: 23-Year Coma Confusion

After doctors thought a Belgium man was in a deep coma for 23 years, they found that he was conscious the whole time. Elizabeth Palmer has the story.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:13 pm

Video: Obama's Oath to 'Finish the Job'

President Obama has finally settled on a plan for the war in Afghanistan after nearly two and a half months of debate. The details will be given in a prime time address on Tuesday. Chip Reid reports.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pm

Docs say formerly conjoined twins recovering well

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Formerly conjoined twin sisters Trishna and Krishna are enjoying a favorite DVD and trying new foods as they continue their recovery from marathon separation surgery, doctors said....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:08 pm

One dead after pirates attack off African coast

Benin's naval chief says pirates have killed a Ukrainian sailor and wounded at least two crew members in a rare attack off the coast of the West African country.Maxime Ahoyo said pirates had attacked the Liberian-flagged oil tanker...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm

Did A File Error Stall FBI Inquiry Into Hasan?

NPR has reconstructed what officials did or didn't do over the past year with regard to Maj. Nidal Hasan, the alleged Fort Hood shooter. Sources say it's likely that the FBI, which looked into Hasan last winter, may have missed clues about his character because it got information from the wrong Army file.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm

GM's Lost Deal Could Mean End Of Saab's Story

A deal for General Motors Co. to sell Saab to the specialty carmaker Koenigsegg Group has collapsed, leaving the storied Swedish brand born from jets in 1947 close to extinction.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Nov 2009 | 4:46 pm

Prostitute claims Italian PM offered much, gave 'nothing'

The prostitute at the centre of Premier Silvio Berlusconi's sex scandal claims in a new book that she slept with him on the understanding he would help her set up a countryside inn but she got "nothing" in return.Patrizia D'Addario,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 24 Nov 2009 | 4:40 pm

Obama says will "finish the job" in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama vowed on Tuesday to "finish the job" of an unpopular and costly eight-year war in Afghanistan, and officials said he could announce an increase of around 30,000 troops next week.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 4:38 pm

Mass Animal Sacrifice Begins in Nepal

200,000 Buffaloes, Goats, Chickens and Pigeons to Be Killed for Hindu Festival

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 Nov 2009 | 4:30 pm

"It Was My Second Birth"

For 23 Years a Belgian Man Was Believed to be Comatose, but a Brain Scan Showed He Was Awake and Aware

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 Nov 2009 | 4:30 pm

Reindeer-dung jewellery a hit in US

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois ? Sparkling reindeer-dung necklaces are going on sale at an Illinois zoo that hopes to attract the same holiday shoppers who bought up its dung Christmas ornaments last year.The limited-edition Magical Reindeer...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 24 Nov 2009 | 4:22 pm

It's Over (Again) In New York's 23rd District

It really and truly is over in New York 23 — Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman has conceded, once again, only this time he means it.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Nov 2009 | 4:09 pm

Probe into UK's role in Iraq war after 'sexing up' of pre-war intelligence

In the most sweeping inquiry on the Iraq war, a panel investigating Britain's role in the conflict began questioning witnesses Tuesday in hearings that critics hope will humble ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair and expose alleged deception...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:53 pm

WHO probing drug resistant swine flu

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization is looking into reports in Britain and the United States that the H1N1 flu may have developed resistance to Tamiflu in people with severely suppressed immune systems, a spokesman said Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:22 pm

US man arrested for refusing to twitter

Police in New York have arrested a man for not using Twitter.Canadian teen pop singer Justin Bieber, 15, was supposed to appear at the Roosevelt Field mall in New York on Friday for an album signing but cancelled because the crowd...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 24 Nov 2009 | 3:22 pm

Video: Unplugged: Obama Will "Finish The Job" In Afghanistan

President Obama will formally make his decision on increasing troops in Afghanistan after Thanksgiving. John Dickerson spoke with CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Chip Reid and Politico's Mike Allen. Plus; Dickerson meets with Blue Dog Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah).

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:37 pm

Earnings rise in U.S. banking industry, but bad assets could push them back down

The FDIC says net income grew $2.8 billion in the third quarter, but end-of-the-year writedowns could cause a drop in the fourth quarter. The number of troubled banks, 552, is at a 16-year high.

The financial health of the U.S. banking industry improved slightly during the third quarter, with commercial banks and savings and loans posting net income of $2.8 billion. But the sector remains troubled, highlighted by the continued rise in the number of institutions in danger of failing, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said today.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pm

At Gaza Zoo, The Wild Things Return

Almost a year after Israel's offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, the coastal enclave is still struggling to recover. Most animals at the Gaza Zoo died during the fighting. Now, with the help of animal smugglers, the zoo is trying to rebuild.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:19 pm

Obama Aims To 'Finish The Job' In Afghanistan

President Obama said Tuesday he intends to finish the job in Afghanistan, adding he would soon announce his strategy for the country. The comments came in a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is on a state visit to the U.S.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:09 pm

Laughter, Tears And Kisses As Marines Come Home

Families gather at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to welcome back the Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment — known as "America's Battalion" — after months deployed in Afghanistan. But not every family is going to see their Marine: Thirteen of the Marines died in Afghanistan.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:01 pm

Impeachment Hearings Against Sanford Begin

South Carolina lawmakers began impeachment hearings Tuesday against Gov. Mark Sanford. The legislators began a hearing on the governor's five-day absence in June when he went to Argentina to meet his lover and left no one in charge of the state. Cindi Scoppe, associate editor of The Slate newspaper, says Sanford and the legislature had been at odds even before the scandal.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

China executes 2 for role in tainted milk scandal

BEIJING (AP) -- China executed a dairy farmer and a milk salesman Tuesday for their roles in the sale of contaminated baby formula - severe punishments that Beijing hopes will assuage public anger, reassure importers and put to rest one of the country's worst food safety crises....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:51 pm

U.S. third-quarter economic growth revised down

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy grew more slowly than first thought in the third quarter, but a fifth month of gains in house prices in September and an improvement in consumer morale signaled the anemic recovery was intact.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 1:18 pm

MPs' expenses: Peter Luff could face inquiry over £60,000 for flat where children lived

Peter Luff could face a parliamentary inquiry over £60,000 in expenses for a home where his grown-up children lived rent-free.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:53 pm

France shows off cutting-edge navy ship in Russia

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) -- French officers on Tuesday showed off a cutting-edge warship to a potential buyer - the Russian navy, whose pursuit of an amphibious assault capacity is frightening some neighboring countries....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:38 pm

Video: Obama To Announce Decision In Afghanistan

At a news conference, President Obama announced that he will announce his decision on a troop surge in Afghanistan after Thanksgiving.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:51 am

Bob Ainsworth criticises Barack Obama over Afghanistan

Bob Ainsworth has blamed Barack Obama and his delays in sending more troops for the decline in British public support for the mission.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:46 am

Video: Baby Cheetahs Attract Thousands

Three cheetah cubs are attracting thousands of visitors to the Tokyo zoo. The cubs weight in at about 2.5 kilograms each and spend most of the day playing and following their mother.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:34 am

Germans Restore 1936 Sports Record by Jew

The Nazis Had Stripped Gretel Bergmann's High Jump Record So She Could Not Compete in Berlin Olympics

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am

Obama says he'll announce Afghan plan after Thanksgiving

The president says his strategy will include military, diplomatic and civilian initiatives designed to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan. Aides say the announcement could come as early as Tuesday.

President Obama says he will deliver a plan to "finish the job" in Afghanistan directly to the American people after Thanksgiving, along with an explanation of the strategy he has been working for months to forge.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am

Netanyahu says Hamas prisoner deal may not happen

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli prisoner exchange with Hamas has not yet been agreed and may not happen, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday, after a senior cabinet colleague predicted a breakthrough within weeks.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Nov 2009 | 10:45 am

Wooing of Taliban fighters is dangerous game

SHINKAY, Afghanistan (AP) -- A battered taxi sped up a dusty road toward a squad of Afghan soldiers searching for bombs planted in the dirt. Army gunmen who had fanned out for protection readied for a suicide attacker. The car screeched to a halt....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 10:24 am

Italy Cops Nab Mafia Boss on The Run

A convicted Mafia boss who got out of jail by faking paralysis and anorexia has been arrested at a restaurant after more than two months on the run, police in Sicily said Tuesday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

Big Bang atom smasher starts speeding proton beams

GENEVA (AP) -- The world's largest atom smasher used its accelerator Tuesday to speed up proton beams for the first time as scientists moved ahead in efforts to learn more about the universe....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:56 am

World Powers Draft Iran Nuke Resolution

Iran said Tuesday it was not prepared to ship most of its enriched stockpile out of the country, effectively rejecting a plan designed to delay its ability to build a nuclear weapon.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:54 am

Iraq inquiry: Britain rejected regime change as illegal in 2001

Officials discussed toppling Saddam Hussein in 2001 but rejected a policy of "regime change" as illegal, Iraq war inquiry told.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:48 am

'Mr. Right' Dupes Woman Out of $50,000 Online

Authorities say an Australian woman who fell in love online was duped out of nearly $50,000 by a Nigerian man who said he was her "Mr. Right."
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:48 am

Pirates Attack Oil Tanker Off Africa's West Coast

Pirates have attacked an oil tanker off Africa's west coast, The Agence France Presse reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:41 am

Mervyn King criticises Gordon Brown over budget deficit

Bank of England Governor suggests Gordon Brown's plans to cut Britain's budget deficit do not go far enough.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am

Ayodhya mosque report blames India's BJP opposition - BBC News


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Ayodhya mosque report blames India's BJP opposition
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An official report in India has blamed leading Hindu nationalist politicians for playing a role in the 1992 demolition of a mosque in Ayodhya. The report clearly implicates more than 60 people - including the most senior members of the main opposition ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 Nov 2009 | 9:15 am

Helicopter Crashes in Mediterranean Sea, Kills 4

Israeli police say four people were killed, including a British tourist, when a helicopter crashed into the Mediterranean Sea off the Israeli coast.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 7:47 am

Ex-Royal Aide Convicted of Murder Escapes Prison

A former royal aide who escaped from a British prison while serving a life sentence for murder is not a danger to the public, police have insisted, Sky News reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 7:12 am

Jane Andrews: 'suicide fears' over escaped murderer

Police fear that the convicted murderer, who was once an aide to the Duchess of York, may try to kill herself.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 7:03 am

Philippines Declares State of Emergency After 46 Killed

The Philippine president placed two southern provinces under emergency rule Tuesday as security forces unearthed more bodies, pushing the death toll to 46 in some of the deadliest election violence in the nation's history.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 6:53 am

Prostitute in Berlusconi Sex Scandal Writes a Book

The prostitute at the center of Premier Silvio Berlusconi's sex scandal claims in a new book that she slept with him on the understanding he would help her set up a countryside inn but she got "nothing" in return.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 6:51 am

British Panel Begins Investigation Into Iraq War

A panel investigating Britain's role in the conflict began questioning witnesses Tuesday in hearings that critics hope will humble ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair and expose alleged deception in the buildup to fighting.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Nov 2009 | 6:38 am

Boy, 4, stabbed to death at family home

Police launch a murder investigation after the suspected domestic incident in Southwark, south London.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:45 am

Iraq inquiry: British officials heard 'drum beats' of war from US before 9/11

Talk of regime change in Iraq came from US two years before the 2003 invasion and months before 9/11, Chilcot inquiry told.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:36 am

Widow of Afghanistan soldier Olaf Schmid pays tribute to 'warrior' husband

Powerful tribute at the Cornwall funeral of the bomb disposal expert who was killed in Afghanistan.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 24 Nov 2009 | 5:17 am