Golf: Japan 3rd after opening fourball round at World Cup+

(Kyodo) _ The Japanese team of Hiroyuki Fujita and Ryuji Imada shot a bogey-free 10-under 62 to sit four strokes off the pace in third after Thursday's opening day of fourball play at the
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:37 am

Olbermann: Does Palin believe Apocalypse is near?

Sarah Palin frequently refers to to her religious beliefs as part of her core values, but she has never made it clear just what those beliefs are. Now a remark about Jews "flocking to Israel" in days to come may have revealed a belief in end-times theology, the Rapture, and the death of all Jews who do not convert to Christianity.



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Inside America's Puppy Mills [Photos]

The dark side of the designer-dog craze emerges in puppy mills across the nation



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Man dies stuck in Utah cave dies (AP)

AP - A man stuck upside-down stuck in a cave for more than a day died early Thursday, despite the efforts of dozens of rescuers, authorities said.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:31 am

Polanski awaits house arrest at Alpine chalet

GENEVA (AP) -- Roman Polanski appeared set to be released from jail on bail Thursday and placed under house arrest in his chalet in the Alps pending a decision on his extradition to the U.S. for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:31 am

Polanski awaits house arrest at Alpine chalet

Roman Polanski appeared set to be released from jail on bail Thursday and placed under house arrest in his chalet in the Alps pending a decision on his extradition to the U.S. for having...
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Israel's FM says peace depends on Palestinians - The Associated Press


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JERUSALEM — Israel's foreign minister said Thursday it is up to the Palestinians to decide whether to resume Mideast peace talks now that Israel has announced a settlement freeze. Avigdor Lieberman told Israel's Army Radio that the "ball is in the ...
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Polanski wins bail in Switzerland; remains in jail for now

A Swiss court granted Roman Polanski bail on Wednesday, accepting $4.5 million to allow him to remain under house arrest at his chalet. The director will stay in prison for up to 10 days while the Swiss government decides whether to appeal.



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2ND LD: China to cut carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by 40-45% in 2020 from 2005+

BEIJING, Nov. 26 (Kyodo) _ China will cut its carbon dioxide emissions per unit of gross domestic product by 40 to 45 percent in 2020 from 2005, state media reported Thursday, a target...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:29 am

Obama to plead U.S. case at global warming summit

President Obama will commit the United States to substantial cuts in greenhouse gas pollution over the next decade despite resistance ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:25 am

Israel's FM says peace depends on Palestinians

JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel's foreign minister said Thursday it is up to the Palestinians to decide whether to resume Mideast peace talks now that Israel has announced a settlement freeze....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:24 am

Israel's FM says peace depends on Palestinians (AP)

A Palestinian man sits on a donkey cart after buying a goat ahead of the holiday of Eid al-Adha in Gaza City November 26, 2009. Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha to mark the end of the haj by slaughtering sheep, goats, cows and camels to commemorate Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail on God's command. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem (GAZA RELIGION POLITICS ANNIVERSARY ANIMALS)AP - Israel's foreign minister said Thursday it is up to the Palestinians to decide whether to resume Mideast peace talks now that Israel has announced a settlement freeze.



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British banks must reveal top earners, review says

British banks should be forced to disclose the number of employees who earn more than 1 million pounds ($1.65 million) a year, a government-commissioned review of corporate governance in banks said Thursday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:23 am

Prime suspect in Philippine massacre surrenders

AMPATUAN, Philippines - A scion of a powerful pro-government clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in the southern Philippines turned himself...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:22 am

Taiwan economy shrinks at slower pace in 3Q

Taiwan's economy contracted at a slower pace year-on-year in the third quarter and the government raised its growth forecast for 2010 as rising demand from mainland China spurs a recovery.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:21 am

LEAD: Kyodo News, Mainichi Newspapers form editorial, business tie-up+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO) Kyodo News and Mainichi Newspapers Co. said Thursday they have agreed to form an editorial and business tie-up effective on April 1. It is the first time
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:21 am

Invading camels to be shot in Australian town

ALICE SPRINGS, Australia (AP) -- Australian authorities plan to corral about 6,000 wild camels with helicopters and gun them down after they overran a small Outback town in search of water, trampling fences, smashing tanks and contaminating supplies....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:18 am

Invading camels to be shot in Australian town

Australian authorities plan to corral about 6,000 wild camels with helicopters and gun them down after they overran a small Outback town in search of water, trampling fences, smashing...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:18 am

Celtics win just in time

They're still not a 48-minute team. Instead, the Celtics are much like Kevin Garnett - a little tentative and unsure of themselves, even mistake-prone. But...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:18 am

Plymouth native killed by Afghan IED

For the second time in a month, a soldier with ties to Plymouth has been killed in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Pucino, 34, who lived in Cockeysville, Md., died...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:17 am

Muslim pilgrims pray under scorching sun at hajj

MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Muslim pilgrims holding white umbrellas against the blazing sun clambered up a rocky desert hill for prayers Thursday during the annual hajj, following a day of deadly torrential rains....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:13 am

Unemployment deal

Massachusetts employers could get a big break on next year's planned increase in unemployment-insurance rates. But it will come with a hitch: Higher employer fees...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:10 am

Man pleads guilty to selling fake chips to US Navy | ITworld

They would buy counterfeit chips from China or else take legitimate chips, sand off the brand markings and melt the plastic casings with acid to make them appear to be of higher quality or a different brand, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a press release.



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Millions of children missing out on education because of language barriers: new report

TORONTO - A report says that millions of children are missing out on an education because their schools teach in a language they don't understand. According to the study by Save the...
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Philippine clan member held over poll-related massacre - BBC News


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A prominent member of a powerful clan suspected of involvement in the killing of 57 people in the Philippines has been taken into custody. Andal Ampatuan Jr, a local mayor, surrendered to the authorities but denied organising the killings. ...
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Man stuck in Utah cave dies

A man stuck in a Utah cave for more than a day has died.



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Top German quits over Afghan raid

Germany's top soldier resigns over a controversial Nato air strike in Afghanistan in which civilians were killed.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:04 am

Another lost season for Miami's Moncur

It could have been one of those days Eric Moncur would remember forever.
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Funds sue Liberia over 1978 debt

Two "vulture funds" sue Liberia, which is recovering from years of civil war, in Britain's High Court over a debt incurred in 1978.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:02 am

ANALYSTS' VIEW: China announces CO2 intensity target for 2020 - Reuters


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ANALYSTS' VIEW: China announces CO2 intensity target for 2020
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China has unveiled its first firm target to curb greenhouse gas emissions, laying out a "carbon intensity goal" on Thursday that Premier Wen Jiabao will take to key climate talks in Copenhagen next month. ...
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China unveils Copenhagen targets

China plans to cut the intensity of carbon dioxide emissions per unit of gross domestic product in 2020 by around 40%.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am

China announces plan to boost energy efficiency

BEIJING (AP) -- China announced plans Thursday to sharply boost its energy efficiency by slowing the growth of carbon emissions as part of its contribution to the fight against global warming....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 26 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am

China announces plan to boost energy efficiency (AP)

FILE -- In a Nov. 18, 2009 file photo President Barack Obama, left, and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, right, gesture to each other during the arrival at Diaoyutai State Guest House before their bilateral meeting in Beijing, China.   China announced Thursday Nov. 26, 2009 that Premier Wen Jiabao will take part in the Copenhagen meeting on the global effort to reduce greenhouse emissions. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais/file)AP - China announced plans Thursday to sharply boost its energy efficiency by slowing the growth of carbon emissions as part of its contribution to the fight against global warming.



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Israel has offered to halt new building starts in the occupied West Bank for the next 10 months

A Palestinian laborer clears debris from a construction site in the Israeli West Bank settlement of Ma'ale Adumin. Israel says a temporary settlement ease puts "the ball in the Palestinian court" with...
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The US hailed the settlement freeze as a step towards relaunching the peace process

Palestinian labourers work on a housing project in the West Bank settlement of Ma'ale Adumin located between Jerusalem and Jericho. Israel says a temporary settlement ease puts "the ball in the Palestinian...
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The US has been struggling to get Israel and the Palestinians to relaunch direct negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) watches as US President Barack Obama shakes hands with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas before a trilateral meeting in September 2009.
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South Korea scraps law penalizing men promising marriage to have sex

Court rules law treated women like ‘infants'



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:55 am

Spanish king's daughter to divorce

Lawyers for Juan Carlos' eldest child, Princess Elena and her husband Jaime de Marichalar say the two have agreed to divorce.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am

Muslim pilgrims pray under scorching sun at hajj

Muslim pilgrims holding white umbrellas against the blazing sun clambered up a rocky desert hill for prayers Thursday during the annual hajj, following a day of deadly torrential...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:50 am

McIlroy, McDowell take lead in World Cup of Golf

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell shot a better-ball 58 on Thursday to give Ireland a three-stroke lead over Argentina after the first round of the World Cup of Golf on Thursday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:50 am

Is Case Finally Closed on '65 UFO Mystery?

In the chronicles of UFO oddness, there's been a long-standing oddity. This saga, now over four decades old, centers on a reported out-of-the-sky incident involving the small town of Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, and a lawsuit filed by a reporter and the SyFy Channel.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:48 am

Police: Barefoot Thief Steals Shoes For Left Feet

Officers didn't find the shoes, but they would have been a poor fit.



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Mumbai commemorates one-year anniversary of terror attacks

Black-clad commandos rappelled down a building and Mumbai's police showed off their new gear Thursday in what was intended as ...



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Sumo: Hakuho takes sole lead as Asashoryu crashes in Kyushu+

(Kyodo) _ Hakuho capitalized on a slip-up by fellow grand champion Asashoryu on Thursday to move into sole possession of the lead with three days remaining at the Kyushu Grand Sumo...
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Golf: Ishikawa, Ikeda make solid starts at Casio World Open+

(Kyodo) _ Ryo Ishikawa and Yuta Ikeda made solid starts in their duel for the money title at the Casio World Open on Thursday. Ishikawa, who leads Ikeda on the money list by 7 million...
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Would-be reality TV stars crash Obama party

A couple of aspiring reality-TV stars from Northern Virginia appear to have crashed the White House’s state dinner Tuesday night, penetrating layers of security with no invitation to mingle with the likes of Vice President Biden and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.



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Everton's stadium plan rejected

Everton's hopes of moving to a new stadium in Kirkby appear to be over after the government rejects a planned £400m development.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:34 am

US and China to Go to Talks With Emissions Targets - New York Times


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WASHINGTON — President Obama is pledging a provisional target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, the first time in more than a decade that an American administration has offered even a tentative promise ...
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2ND LD: Cost-cutting gov't unit rejects plan to increase SDF troops+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING) A cost-cutting body of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's government on Thursday called for rejecting the Defense Ministry's 7,216 million yen budget request for
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am

Prime suspect in Philippine massacre surrenders

AMPATUAN, Philippines (AP) -- A scion of a powerful pro-government clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in the southern Philippines turned himself in Thursday amid mounting pressure on the president to crack down on lawlessness and warlords....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:25 am

Prime suspect in Philippine massacre surrenders (AP)

Gubernatorial candidate and Vice Mayor Ismael Mangudadatu grieves during the burial of his wife and other family members in Buluan town, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. Authorities say a scion of a powerful clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in Maguindanao province has turned himself in.   (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)AP - A scion of a powerful pro-government clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in the southern Philippines turned himself in Thursday amid mounting pressure on the president to crack down on lawlessness and warlords.



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China's Internet buzzing over woman in black

BEIJING (AP) -- While President Barack Obama talked about Internet rights during his visit to China, the Internet here talked about a mystery woman in black....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:25 am

San Diego knocks off No. 25 Oklahoma 76-64

Neither a cranky hamstring nor No. 25 Oklahoma was able to slow down Brandon Johnson and San Diego.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:20 am

Sesame Street Unveils New "Spill O'Reilly" Character

"Buy my new book, 'A Stinky Rotten Pile of Grouchiness.'"



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:20 am

Teen bitten in the neck after watching Twilight movie

A teenager watching the vampire movie "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" at a Norton Shores theater was bitten on the neck by another movie-goer from the row behind her. Erin Westrate says the 30 or 40-year-old man sitting in front of her at the 5-oclock showing of New Moon on Friday. She says he was acting creepy from the movies' opening scene.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:18 am

What Does Black Friday Even Mean Anymore?

As I was contemplating this edition of the Trendrr chart -- the weekly dose of social-media buzz-tracking that normally runs on Friday, but which we've moved up because of the Thanksgiving holiday -- I began to think about the very meaning of "Black Friday" circa 2009.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:16 am

China's Internet buzzing over woman in black

While President Barack Obama talked about Internet rights during his visit to China, the Internet here talked about a mystery woman in black.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:15 am

SKorea scraps decades-old sex law targeting men

South Korea's Constitutional Court struck down a decades-old law Thursday that had banned men from making false promises of marriage to engage in sexual relations with women.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:08 am

Two journalists kidnapped in Somalia released - Reuters


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Two journalists kidnapped in Somalia released
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MOGADISHU, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Two freelance journalists released in Somalia on Wednesday after 15 months captivity said they were tortured and feared being sold on to hardline rebels in the anarchic Horn of Africa nation. ...
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Spurrier battles with SCarolina-Clemson intensity

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier understands all about rivalries.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:06 am

Day of the super-turkey could be nigh

Three wild turkeys are seen enjoying a special Thanksgiving meal, at the San Francisco Zoo, on Wednesday. Scientists say genetic mapping will help turkeys lead healthier lives. They could also be engineered to have more flavor.Genetic research by Virginia Tech scientists could lead to 'happier,' plumper, tastier birds.




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National Express loses East Anglia franchise three years early

Rail and coach operator to lose the right to run rail services in East Anglia three years earlier than planned.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:04 am

One year after, India remembers Mumbai attacks - Reuters


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One year after, India remembers Mumbai attacks
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MUMBAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Mumbai held tearful memorials and police staged a show of strength on Thursday as India's financial hub marked the first anniversary of militant raids that killed 166 people and ratcheted up tensions with ...
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German military's inspector general fired

The inspector general of Germany's military was fired Thursday for failing to properly pass on information to political leaders about a September airstrike in Afghanistan in which civilians were killed, the defense minister said.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Nov 2009 | 2:01 am

Ex-CNN host Lou Dobbs weighs Senate run in NJ (AP)

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 file photo, Lou Dobbs,  left, speaks with Bill O'Reilly during taping a segment for Fox News channel's 'The O'Reilly Factor,' in New York.  Former CNN host Lou Dobbs is seriously considering running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in 2012 as 'an intermediary step' that could lead to a run for the White House. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)AP - Former CNN host Lou Dobbs is seriously considering running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in 2012 as a stepping stone to a possible White House bid — a congressional matchup that would pit one of illegal immigration's biggest critics against a champion for immigrant rights.



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Tight economy forces some to stay home for holiday (AP)

Security lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are short Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, 2009. Millions of Americans got an early jump on their Thanksgiving travel Wednesday, with many opting to drive or take trains and buses instead of shelling out more money for flights amid a sour economy still hitting household budgets hard. (AP Photo/Dorie Turner)AP - There's still family, turkey and football, but one Thanksgiving tradition is taking a hit this year. Millions of Americans are spending the holiday at home, saying the poor economy has made it unaffordable to hit the road or board a plane.



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VIDEO: An estimated 2.5 million Muslims are expected to mass at the holy city of Mecca for the hajj. Duration: 00:42

VIDEO: The world's biggest annual religious pilgrimage has begun with 2.5 million Muslims massing at the holy city of Mecca for the hajj. Duration: 00:42
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Pilgrims flooded into the Arafat plain from Mecca and Mina before dawn for a key ritual

Muslim pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat, southeast of the Saudi city of Mecca. Iranian hajj pilgrims carried out a ritual protest without incident on Thursday as millions of Muslims amassed for the peak...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:58 am

Mumbai Remembers Deadly Terror Attacks

Black-clad commandos rappelled down a building and Mumbai's police showed off their new gear Thursday in what was intended as a reassuring display of force a year after a terror attack across the city killed 166 people.
Source: FOXNews.com | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:52 am

A resolution would "damage the currently constructive atmosphere" Soltanieh was quoted as saying.

Iranian Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltanieh, pictured in October, said Thursday that Iran will reduce co-operation with the IAEA to a minimum if the UN atomic...
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China announces plan to boost energy efficiency

China announced plans Thursday to drastically boost its energy efficiency as part of its contribution to the fight against global ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:46 am

China announces plan to boost energy efficiency

this Nov. 18, 2009, photo, President Barack Obama gestures to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao prior to a meeting at the Diaoyutai state guest house in Beijing. China said Thursday that Wen will take part in next month's Copenhagen climate summit. China announced plans Thursday to drastically boost its energy efficiency as part of its contribution to the fight against global warming.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:46 am

Katich knock puts Aussies on top

Simon Katich's 92 sees Australia reach 322-5 after day one of the first Test against the West Indies.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:41 am

Hezbollah fighters parade in southern Beirut

Hezbollah fighters, holding national flags and the yellow flag of the militant Shiite Muslim group, parade in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Lebanon's new cabinet has agreed on a policy statement that...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:38 am

Khmer Rouge prison chief could get 40 years

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) -- Lawyers for the Khmer Rouge prison chief blamed for thousands of killings in Cambodia accused prosecutors Thursday of making him a scapegoat for all the horrors committed by the regime....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:32 am

Mumbai commemorates anniversary of attacks

MUMBAI, India (AP) -- Black-clad commandos rappelled down a building and Mumbai's police showed off their new gear Thursday in what was intended as a reassuring display of force a year after a terror attack across the city killed 166 people....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:22 am

Mumbai commemorates anniversary of attacks (AP)

A security guard of the Trident hotel salutes to pay homage to victims during a memorial service to mark the first anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, at the Trident hotel, one of the sites of the attack, in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. Ahead of Thursday's first anniversary of the deadly terror attacks that paralyzed Mumbai for 60 terrifying hours, groups around the city held vigils, calling for police reform and painting murals to remember the 166 killed. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)AP - Black-clad commandos rappelled down a building and Mumbai's police showed off their new gear Thursday in what was intended as a reassuring display of force a year after a terror attack across the city killed 166 people.



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One year after, India remembers Mumbai attacks

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Mumbai held tearful memorials and police staged a show of strength on Thursday as India's financial hub marked the first anniversary of militant raids that killed 166 people and ratcheted up tensions with Pakistan.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:20 am

One year after, India remembers Mumbai attacks (Reuters)

Armoured personnel carriers of Mumbai's police parade near the seafront in Mumbai November 26, 2009. Thursday marks the first anniversary of the Mumbai attacks, when 10 gunmen attacked various targets in the city and killed 166 people.  REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe (INDIA MILITARY CONFLICT)Reuters - Mumbai held tearful memorials and police staged a show of strength on Thursday as India's financial hub marked the first anniversary of militant raids that killed 166 people and ratcheted up tensions with Pakistan.



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Australian town plans to kill 6,000 wild camels

Authorities say animals have overrun Outback town in search of water, trampling fences, smashing tanks and contaminating supplies



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:19 am

Delhi pays 20,000 'ghost workers'

The mayor of India's capital, Delhi, admits the city has been paying salaries to more than 20,000 employees who do not exist.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:16 am

Dubai asks for debt payment delay

Dubai's financial health is under scrutiny after a government-owned investment company asks for a delay on repaying its debts.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:15 am

Colombia ex-general jailed for killings

A Colombian court sentences a former general to 40 years in jail for his role in the killing of dozens of civilians by death squads.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:10 am

Obama to plead US case at global warming summit (AP)

President Obama speaks during the pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey, Courage, in a ceremony in the North Portico of the White House, in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - President Barack Obama will commit the United States to substantial cuts in greenhouse gas pollution over the next decade — despite resistance in Congress over higher costs — when he travels to a major climate conference in Copenhagen next month.



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Stream of WH health care visits (AP)

FILE - In this May 11, 2009 file photo, President Barack Obama, center, speaks about health care in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington.  From left: Cedars-Sinai Health System President Thomas Priselac; Merck CEO Richard Clark; Kaiser Permanente CEO George Halvorson; Obama; American Medical Association President J. James Rohack; SEIU Healthcare chair Dennis Rivera; and Edwards Lifesciences CEO Michael Mussallem. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, FILE)AP - President Barack Obama's top aides met frequently with lobbyists and health care industry heavyweights as his administration pieced together a national health care overhaul, according to White House visitor records obtained by The Associated Press.



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Few mortgages have been permanently modified

Lenders have temporarily restructured hundreds of thousands of loans, but long-term changes have proved elusive, raising the specter of a new wave of foreclosures.

In October 2008, JPMorgan Chase & Co. shaved 25% off Rick Mullen's mortgage payment by lowering his interest rate, helping him to stay in his Valencia home despite a downturn in his small business refurbishing large shipments of damaged shoes.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Israel's Netanyahu sets moratorium on West Bank growth

The 10-month hiatus in building new homes for Jewish settlers is aimed, the Israeli prime minister says, at restarting peace talks with the Palestinians, who say his move falls short.

Israel imposed a 10-month moratorium Wednesday on approvals for new homes in Jewish settlements across the West Bank. But it appeared unlikely that the restriction, applauded by the Obama administration, would be enough to coax the Palestinians back to U.S.-brokered peace talks.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Sellers taking advantage of gold's price surge

When American families sit down to dinner later today, I'd wager that at many tables the traditional expressions of gratitude -- for family, security, friendship, health -- will be joined by this one:



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Pakistan Taliban regrouping outside Waziristan

Villagers in nearby districts report an influx of militants escaping the Pakistan army offensive in South Waziristan, a campaign critics say should not have been announced ahead of time.

Since the Pakistani army launched a long-awaited offensive last month to destroy the Taliban in South Waziristan, many militants have fled to nearby districts and begun to establish new strongholds, a strategy that suggests they will regroup and remain a potent threat to the country's weak, U.S.-backed government.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Wind-power project fuels divisive debate among Haida

Band governing body's role in $2-billion windmill farm stirs controversy over potential environmental risks to ancestral landmark



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Toyota to fix 'very dangerous' gas pedal defects

The recall, which covers 4.26 million cars and trucks, is aimed at reducing the vehicles' risk of sudden accelerations, which have led to 19 deaths since the 2002 model year.

Moving to correct what federal regulators have termed a "very dangerous problem," Toyota Motor Corp. said it would modify and replace gas pedals on 4.26 million cars and trucks to reduce the vehicles' risk of accelerating out of control.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Recall another blow to Toyota's reputation

Some say the Japanese company has sacrificed its legendary quality in recent years to reach the goal of becoming the world's No. 1 automaker.

The largest recall in Toyota Motor Corp. history will probably put a serious dent in the Japanese automaker's pocketbook. But the hit to Toyota's image could prove even more damaging.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Burned teenager is making progress

Michael Brewer of Florida still faces skin-graft surgeries and rehab, but his spirits are said to be better every day since he was doused with rubbing alcohol Oct. 12 and set on fire.

In the six weeks since he was doused with rubbing alcohol and set ablaze, teen burn victim Michael Brewer has received hundreds of get-well messages, a basket of cookies from talk show host Larry King and a visit this week from former Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Kaiser Permanente must pay $5 million to patient

Arbitrators rule in favor of Timothy Howard, a former Valencia middle school administrator who was permanently disabled after physicians misdiagnosed his symptoms.

Kaiser Permanente, the state's largest nonprofit HMO, has been ordered to pay a former Valencia middle school administrator $5 million after its physicians misinterpreted signs of an impending stroke that left him partially paralyzed and disabled for life.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Obama's climate vow boosts chances for Copenhagen deal

Environmentalists and world leaders are encouraged by the president's commitment on U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and by his plans to attend international talks in December.

President Obama will attend the international climate negotiations in Copenhagen next month and is promising sizable reductions in U.S. carbon emissions, the White House announced Wednesday, giving new hope for a global agreement on reducing heat-trapping greenhouse gases.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Mumbai still feels insecure a year after attacks

Observers say changes in security procedures made after attackers killed 166 in this Indian city fall far short of providing protection from terrorists, militants or other dangers.

In the last year, India has deployed rapid strike law enforcement officers in four cities and purchased night-scope equipment.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

India marks Mumbai anniversary

Ceremonies are being held in India on the first anniversary of a series of devastating attacks on the city of Mumbai.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Nov 2009 | 12:59 am

Philippine massacre suspect held

A member of a powerful clan suspected of involvement in the killing of 57 people in the Philippines is in custody after surrendering to officials.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Nov 2009 | 12:54 am

The sun sets near wind turbines in Burgenland near the Austrian-Slovakian border

The sun sets near wind turbines in Burgenland near the Austrian-Slovakian border. President Barack Obama will head to next month's Copenhagen climate summit armed with the first concrete US offer to cut...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 26 Nov 2009 | 12:44 am

A coral reef off Bunaken Island marine protected national park in Manado

A coral reef is pictured off Bunaken Island marine protected national park in Manado in May 2009. President Barack Obama will head to next month's Copenhagen climate summit armed with the first concrete...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 26 Nov 2009 | 12:44 am

Mumbai then and now

One year ago, Mumbai was being thrust into a scene of horror at the hands of a group of gun-toting terrorists. Today, a city tries to heal



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 26 Nov 2009 | 12:37 am

President vs. party on troop increase

Nov. 25: President Obama says he'll announce his strategy to "finish the job" in Afghanistan next week. NBC’s Jim Miklaszewski reports.  (Today Show)President's speech at West Point next week will outline his new war strategy, but his most skeptical audience will be on Capitol Hill.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 26 Nov 2009 | 12:31 am

Chile murder mystery: Who killed Victor Jara?

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- Who killed Victor Jara?...
Source: AP Top International News At 5:35 a... | 26 Nov 2009 | 12:31 am

Britain's households will see water bills cut

Britain's households will see their average water bills cut by £3 to £340 within the next five years under a final proposal announced by the regulator.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 26 Nov 2009 | 12:29 am

Mumbai marks anniversary of attacks

Diplomats from Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Israel, Italy and the U.S. light candles in memory of people from their countries who were among the 166 victims



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 26 Nov 2009 | 12:08 am

No. 5 Kentucky survives OT scare from Stanford

Kentucky 's John Wall drive to the basket during the final of the Cancun Challenge on Wednesday against Stanford.Freshman sensation John Wall scored a season-best 23 points, including clutch shots in the final minute that sent the game to overtime, and No. 5 Kentucky closed with an eight-point run for a 73-65 victory over gritty Stanford on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Cancun Challenge at the Moon Palace Resort.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 26 Nov 2009 | 12:04 am

Peckham fire: 150 people abandon homes as building site blaze spreads

Huge fire breaks out at a building site in south east London and spreads to adjoining homes.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:56 pm

Nets drop to 0-15, are 2 losses from record

Nets coach Lawrence Frank yells from the bench during the first half. The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA’s worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:51 pm

10-time All-Star Iverson reportedly will retire

Slideshow: Images from one of the most controversial, and talented players in NBA history.With no apparent interest from NBA teams, Allen Iverson is set to retire, according to an online report, which said Iverson plans to retire but also that “I feel strongly that I can still compete at the highest level.”




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:50 pm

No Thanksgiving rest for retailers in sales race

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. shoppers may stretch tight budgets this year to reward loved ones after months of thrift, a softening of heart that store chains hope will erase the holiday season sales debacle of 2008.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:49 pm

One of the five Mangudadatu family members killed in Monday's massacre is buried in the family cemetery

One of the five Mangudadatu family members killed in Monday's massacre is buried in the family cemetery in Buluan, Maguindanao province on November 26. The Philippine politician accused of masterminding...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:48 pm

Hossa scores twice in Chicago debut

Winger makes instant impression with new team as Blackhawks rout league-leading Sharks 7-2 in San Jose



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:46 pm

Mark Tewskbury takes your questions

Former Olympic gold medalist Mark Tewskbury will take your questions



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:44 pm

Halladay break

The Red Sox clearly would like to pull off a trade for Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay, but a team source said that a report yesterday overstated the team's urgency in completing...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:32 pm

Hard to hold AL West at Bay

The road to the World Series often passes through the American League West for the Red Sox, who have faced either the Angels or A's in five of their last six playoff...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:30 pm

Water watchdog set to push ahead with demand that companies cut bills

The water watchdog Ofwat is expected today to push ahead with its demand that companies lower household bills over the next five years.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:28 pm

Rafael Nadal out of ATP

Rafael Nadal fell out of contention for a spot in the semifinals at the ATP World Tour Finals in London with a second straight defeat, losing 6-1, 7-6 (4) against Nikolay...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:28 pm

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Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:26 pm

Blue Jays keep a shortstop

Shortstop John McDonald decided to remain with the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a two-year, $3 million contract yesterday. The 35-year-old hit .258 with four homers...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:25 pm

Nancy Jean Landry

Nancy Jean (Romano) Landry of Belmont, a kindergarten teacher's aide, died Sunday at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge after a sudden illness. She was 55. Born...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:25 pm

Elinor Cannon

Elinor (Moloy) Cannon of Arlington, a homemaker and former key punch operator, died Monday at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 76. Born in Boston, Mrs. Cannon...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:23 pm

Tillman's presence seen but not heard

Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager's imprint on the team is unmistakable, even if he is stuck at home in the club's 'South Office'



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:20 pm

No paint-by-number effort

Roughriders credit coach’s steady hand, strength in guiding them to CFL championship game



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:13 pm

Uninvited guests crash White House dinner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Secret Service is investigating how an uninvited couple was admitted to U.S. President Barack Obama's White House state dinner, penetrating layers of security, a spokesman said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:59 pm

Philippine Massacre Suspect Surrenders

Andal Ampatuan Jr., Town Mayor and Scion of Powerful Clan Turns Himself In; Family Denies Allegations

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:30 pm

Philippine massacre suspect surrenders

A man digs beside a backhoe as they recover a vehicle that was dumped together with massacre victims along a hillside grave in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Nov. 25.Authorities say a scion of a powerful clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in the southern Philippines has turned himself in.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:26 pm

Prime suspect in Philippine massacre that left 57 dead surrenders

A scion of a powerful clan suspected in the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in the southern Philippines turned himself ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:26 pm

Couple slips though security to crash state dinner - The Associated Press


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WASHINGTON — Crashing a state dinner at the White House apparently takes a security breakdown as well as some kind of nerve. The Secret Service is looking into its own security procedures after determining that a Virginia couple, Michaele and Tareq ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:21 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 | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:01 pm

This Year, No Turkey Feast For Shuttle Astronauts

NASA has pioneered all kinds of irradiated, thermo-stabilized and freeze-dried Thanksgiving delights, like smoked turkey, candied yams and cornbread dressing. But this year, space shuttle Atlantis rocketed off without any special holiday fare because of a late schedule change.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:01 pm

Honduras Supreme Court backs Zelaya ouster

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras' Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that ousted President Manuel Zelaya cannot legally return to office, dimming the possibility of his reinstatement after a June coup, court sources said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 9:23 pm

Couple slips though security to crash state dinner

The Secret Service is looking into its own security procedures after determining that a Virginia couple, Michaele and Tareq Salahi, ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Nov 2009 | 8:23 pm

Couple crashes Obama state dinner

A screen grab of a photo from a Facebook page posted after the White House dinner Tuesday night appears to show White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, left, with Michaele and Tareq Salahi. Two aspiring reality-TV stars appear to have crashed the White House's state dinner, penetrating security to mingle with the likes of Joe Biden and Rahm Emanuel.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Nov 2009 | 8:15 pm

Chinese magazine reports on secret jails

A man walks through a former secret jail where a young woman says she was raped while being illegally detained in Beijing, China. Secret detention centers in Beijing were used to prevent Chinese citizens from lodging formal complaints with the central government. A state-run magazine reveals a system of secret detention centers where Chinese citizens are forcibly held to prevent them from lodging formal complaints with the central government.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Nov 2009 | 7:58 pm

Video: Military Exercise in Cuba

For the first time in 5 years, Cuba's military has launched a massive military exercise, the first since U.S. President Barack Obama took office. CBS News' Portia Siegelbaum reports from Havana.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Nov 2009 | 7:13 pm

Obama to outline climate goals at Copenhagen

President Obama will go to Copenhagen next month, a White House official said Wednesday, to participate in a long-anticipated, ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Nov 2009 | 6:54 pm

Obama's first pardon: A turkey named 'Courage'

After 10 months in office, President Obama granted his first pardon to "Courage," a turkey spared the Thanksgiving table.



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Nov 2009 | 6:43 pm

Wikileaks posts 573,000 9/11 pager messages

They started the day with bagels, coffee, and a boring commute. Then a plane crashed into the World Trade Centre. Several terrifying hours later, thousands were dead, Manhattan had become a disaster zone, and life would never be quite...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Nov 2009 | 6:36 pm

Two journalists kidnapped in Somalia released

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Two freelance journalists released in Somalia Wednesday after 15 months captivity said they were tortured and feared being sold on to hardline rebels in the anarchic Horn of Africa nation.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 6:23 pm

Web site posts what is says are half million text messages from 9/11 - CNN


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Web site posts what is says are half million text messages from 9/11
CNN
(CNN) -- Newly released text messages reportedly from the morning of September 11, 2001, show panicked family members trying to contact loved ones and officials frantically trying to grasp what was happening. ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 25 Nov 2009 | 6:06 pm

AIG Resolves Legal Battle With Former Chairman

The insurance company has been fighting Maurice "Hank" Greenberg ever since he was ousted amid an accounting scandal in 2005. AIG said it will pay up to $150 million in past legal fees and expenses for both Greenberg and former Chief Financial Officer Howard I. Smith.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Nov 2009 | 5:58 pm

U.S. sets new climate target

Nov. 25: President Barack Obama's climate target revives hopes that a U.N. summit may produce more than political hot air. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)President Obama will attend the U.N. climate summit next month in Denmark, taking with him a pledge to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent by 2020, the White House says.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Nov 2009 | 5:27 pm

Teen set on fire by classmates recovering well

In the days after 15-year-old American Michael Brewer was set on fire by a group of teens, his mother, Valerie Brewer, sat at his hospital bedside and worried."How are we going to get through this?" she recalls wondering. She...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Nov 2009 | 5:14 pm

'Beefeaters' fired for bullying female colleague

LONDON ? Two ceremonial guards known as Beefeaters at the historic Tower of London have been fired after an internal investigation found that they harassed their first and only female colleague.The Tower of London said it conducted...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Nov 2009 | 4:55 pm

Israel halts some settlement, urges Abbas to talk

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a 10-month freeze on some building in West Bank settlements on Wednesday, pleasing the United States but Palestinians said it was not enough to restart peace talks.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 4:53 pm

Oprah to visit White House, interview Obamas for holiday special - CNN


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ABC will air Oprah Winfrey's "Christmas at the White Housel" on December 13, her Web site says. (CNN) -- Oprah Winfrey will interview President Obama and his wife, Michelle, next month for a 60-minute program to air before Christmas, the talk show host ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 25 Nov 2009 | 4:50 pm

Man stuck 'upside-down' in cave

Rescuers are chipping away with air-powered tools in a narrow tunnel Wednesday to free a man trapped 'upside-down', with his head below his feet in a popular Utah cave in the United States.John Jones, 26, became stuck about 215...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Nov 2009 | 4:28 pm

U.S. will be out of Afghanistan by 2017: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will not be in Afghanistan eight years from now, the White House said on Wednesday, as President Barack Obama prepared to explain to Americans next week why he is expanding the war effort.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 4:02 pm

Resort owners say lack of help worse than tsunami

The Australian owners of a Samoan resort destroyed by the recent tsunami have lashed out at the Australian Government for "abandoning" them at a time of desperate need.Seabreeze Resort, on Samoa's devastated southern coast, was...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm

Police: Bombs, Guns Filled Ex-Doctor's Ohio Home

About 35 pipe bombs, assorted firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were found in an apartment 20 miles south of Cleveland following two loud explosions, police said Wednesday. Authorities say they don't know why the man had the weapons or whether he planned to use them.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:56 pm

Death toll rises to 57 in Philippine massacre

Officials found 11 more bodies Wednesday at the site of an attack on an election caravan in the south, bringing the death toll ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:46 pm

Little foresight of invasion's impact

Ever since the invasion of Iraq in 2003, senior British officials have gently hinted that what went wrong was the fault of the Americans and, if there is any blame left over, it belongs to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.The...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:45 pm

Grisly task for police as toll from election massacre rises

PHILIPPINES, AMPATUAN - A few kilometres off the main highway, on a remote hilltop covered with waist-high grass, bodies lay with twisted hands reaching in the air. They had been shot at point-blank range.Nearby, bodies were being...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm

US murderer hopeful sex-change allowed

BOSTON - A convicted murderer in the United States is hopeful that she can get state-funded sex change surgery. However, her most recent request for more hair removal treatments has been denied by a court judge.The State Department...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:21 pm

US citizens promised 'fun', recruited by terrorists

MINNEAPOLIS ? Promising both "true brotherhood" and "fun," several Somali men convinced fellow immigrants in Minneapolis to return to their East African homeland and take up arms with a terrorist group, according to federal charges...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pm

British policing 'has lost its way in target culture'

British policing has "lost its way" amid Government targets, initiatives and new laws, the chief of inspector of police has said.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pm

Fla. Gov. Crist Fights Back In Battle For Senate Seat

Florida Republican Gov. Charlie Crist is hoping to move to Washington, but his first challenge is to win his party's nomination in next year's Senate race. His rival, conservative former state house Speaker Marco Rubio, has been gaining ground, but Crist's campaign has begun to fight back.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm

UN officials call for intensified efforts to eliminate violence against women - Xinhua


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UN officials call for intensified efforts to eliminate violence against women
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UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday led a chorus of United Nations officials in calling on the international community to make greater efforts to tackle the global pandemic of violence against women and ...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:58 pm

Lords' expenses: peers face cut in £18m expenses

Members of the House of Lords will have their £18 million tax-free expenses cut under plans designed to end widespread abuse.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:57 pm

Khmer Rouge prison chief was 'only following orders'

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) ? The prison chief being tried for running a torture centre for the Khmer Rouge was only following orders and did nothing that scores of colleagues didn't also do, his lawyer said Wednesday, seeking to rebut...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:52 pm

Obama offers U.S. climate cut, to attend Copenhagen

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States unveiled its proposal to cut greenhouse gases by 2020 on Wednesday and said President Barack Obama will attend U.N. climate talks in Copenhagen next month -- before other world leaders show up.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:49 pm

Pakistan Hemmed In By U.S. And Afghanistan

Pakistan is anxiously awaiting President Obama's decision on U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. It's a widely held view in Pakistan that only a political settlement will resolve the Afghan morass.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:33 pm

Exclusive: ElBaradei says West won't meet Iran atom demand

VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran's demand for changes to a nuclear fuel deal is unacceptable because it could mean Tehran keeping enough enriched uranium for possible use in an atom bomb, the U.N. nuclear watchdog chief said in an interview.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:21 pm

The Butterflies And Beetles Behind Evolution

Alfred Russel Wallace was Darwin's colleague, a globe-trotting naturalist who helped shape the theory of evolution. Thirty years ago, an antique shopper wandered into a modest antique shop in Arlington, Va., looking for Chinese carpets and wound up buying a magnificent rosewood cabinet. It contained Wallace's personal collection of 1,600 butterflies and insects.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:20 pm

Obama's agenda runs into economic angst in Congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is paying a price for a recession that began before he took office, and fellow Democrats have started to balk at his legislative agenda and demand greater efforts to create jobs.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:11 pm

Stolen E-Mails Raise Questions On Climate Research

E-mails stolen from a climate research center in England reveal that a small group of scientists has been pressuring scientific journals not to publish reports that cast doubt on climate change. The e-mails raise questions about the impartiality of the peer-review process, which is designed to keep poor science out of the technical literature.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:11 pm

New Details Emerge On Obama Troop Decision

New details are emerging as President Obama's announcement of his Afghanistan troop decision nears. In a primetime address to the nation, Obama is expected to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan and to boost the training of Afghan forces.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

Israel Offers Temporary Settlement Freeze

Palestinians Immediately Reject Proposal, which Covers West Bank but not East Jerusalem; Prisoner Swap in Doubt

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm

How Health Overhaul Might Impact Premiums

If a Democratic health bill passes, certain individuals and small businesses initially would pay more for insurance, while others would pay less, experts predict. But the long-term outlook is less clear.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:19 pm

South America floods kill 12; thousands evacuate

Officials say flooding from heavy rains has killed 12 people in three South American nations and forced more than 20,000 to flee ...



Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pm

Pakistan Charges 7 in Mumbai Massacre

1 Year after Assault that Killed 166 People, Country Announces First Indictment in Case Closely Watched by India and U.S.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

British policing has 'lost its way', says top officer

British policing has "lost its way" amid Government targets, initiatives and new laws, the chief of inspector of police has said.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:48 pm

Hetero Sex Leading Cause of HIV in China

While New HIV Infections Are Down 17% Worldwide, Spread of Virus in China Has Been Accelerated by Thriving Sex Industry

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm

"Rocket Man" Fizzles over Atlantic

Swiss Adventurer Unhurt in Failed Attempt to Fly from Morocco to Spain on Jet-Powered Wings

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am

Japan May Reveal Nuclear Pact With U.S.

Washington Post: Though Existence of Accord Allowing U.S. Nuclear Ships to Dock Was Known, Move Could Strain Ties

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:21 am

Body Count Rises in Philippines Massacre

11 More Deaths Linked to Election Fighting; Government Investigating Powerful Family

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am

Saddam Not Main Concern to U.K. Before War

Inquiry into Britain's Role in Buildup to Iraq Invasion Reveals Iran, Libya Were Security Concerns, But Not Hussein Regime

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am

Video: Preview: The Great Explorer

Robert Ballard discovered the Titanic, the Bismarck and the PT 109 and now 60 Minutes cameras are there for his latest discovery. Lara Logan reports, Sunday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:20 am

2 Beefeaters Fired for Harassing Female Colleague

Two ceremonial guards known as Beefeaters at the historic Tower of London were fired Wednesday after an internal investigation found that they harassed their first and only female colleague.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:17 am

Military Armored Tank Crashes Into Couple's Backyard

A couple in the U.K. got a surprise of a lifetime when a military tank crashed into their backyard, The Mirror reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:14 am

Ex-Royal Aide Escapes Prison, Recaptured by Police

An ex-royal aide who escaped from open prison was found at a hotel in Kent, England with her family on Wednesday, sources say, Sky News reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am

What Does It Mean to Be French?

What does it mean to be French?
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 9:53 am

Paralympian Forced to Check Wheelchair Crawls to Plane

A paralympic champion who dragged himself through an airport after a budget airline made him check in his wheelchair has received an apology.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 9:07 am

Smell Your Way to True Love?

Smelly monkeys have left scientists wondering if one way to find the partner of your dreams is to follow your nose, Sky News reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 8:16 am

Philippines Attack Most Deadly Ever on Media

Troops have found 11 more bodies at the site of a gruesome election-related massacre in the Philippines - taking the death toll to 57, Sky News reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 7:48 am

Pakistan Bomb Injures 3 People

A police officer says a bomb has exploded in the main northwestern city of Peshawar, injuring three people.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 7:41 am

Iraq inquiry: Tony Blair told 'days before invasion' WMD had been dismantled

Intelligence received 10 days before invasion that Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction had been "dismantled", Iraq inquiry hears.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 25 Nov 2009 | 6:27 am

Woman Quits Antarctic Ski Trek From Frostbite

One of eight women on an Antarctic ski trek to the South Pole has been forced to quit the adventure after suffering frostbite just three days into the 40-day journey, the team announced on its Web site.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Nov 2009 | 6:17 am

Iraq was only fourth on weapons of mass destruction danger list, inquiry hears

In 2001 Iraq was ranked behind Iran, North Korea and Libya on the Foreign Office WMD danger list, inquiry told.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 25 Nov 2009 | 4:37 am