LEAD: Hatoyama orders budget measures to tackle currency, stock market issues+

TOKYO, Nov. 29 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH DETAILS) Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama ordered Cabinet ministers on Sunday to include measures aimed at coping with the yen's rapid...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:34 am

Switzerland votes on minaret ban

Switzerland is voting on whether to ban the building of minarets, against a background of criticism from human rights groups.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:32 am

Victims being identified after Russian train wreck

MOSCOW (AP) -- Relatives have begun the grim process of identifying loved ones killed in the wreck of a train Russian authorities say was blown off the tracks by a terrorist bomb....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:30 a... | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am

Victims being identified after Russian train wreck

Relatives have begun the grim process of identifying loved ones killed in the wreck of a train Russian authorities say was blown off the tracks by a terrorist bomb. Investigators are...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:29 am

Turbulence ahead: Senate opens health care debate (AP)

AP - The 60 votes aren't there any more.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:24 am

Climate talks on track after Commonwealth boost (AFP)

AFP - Global climate talks to be held in Copenhagen got a big boost over the weekend when leaders representing a third of the planet's population put their full weight behind sealing a deal.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:23 am

Pakistan opposition urges prez to give up powers

ISLAMABAD (AP) -- A powerful opposition leader has called on President Asif Ali Zardari to relinquish wide-ranging powers immediately....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:30 a... | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:22 am

Pakistan opposition urges prez to give up powers (AP)

AP - A powerful opposition leader has called on President Asif Ali Zardari to relinquish wide-ranging powers immediately.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:22 am

Death toll from Bangladesh ferry sinking reaches 49

DHAKA (Reuters) - The death toll from an overcrowded ferry that sank in Bangladesh two days ago rose to 49, officials said Sunday, with rescuers saying many more victims were still trapped inside the vessel.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:20 am

The one Legged Cowboy can still,,,,,,Hey,,,,"WTF"!

Robert Jordan has only one leg, but thanks to a hydraulic prosthesis, he can live his life just as he did before his accident at work.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:20 am

Shootings leave 3 dead, 1 wounded in eastern Kan.

A search is on in eastern Kansas for a man authorities want to question after a shooting that left three people dead and another wounded.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am

Rwanda admitted to Commonwealth

Rwanda becomes the 54th member of the Commonwealth group of nations.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:14 am

Not so special

The changing fortunes of the US-UK relationship
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:14 am

LEAD: Golf: Oda wins Casio World Open, Ishikawa settles for 2nd+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH QUOTES, DETAILS) Komei Oda claimed his second straight Casio World Open crown with a three-shot victory over Ryo Ishikawa on Sunday, putting the 18-year- ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:11 am

Turbulence ahead: Senate opens health care debate

The 60 votes aren't there any more.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:10 am

LEAD: Soccer: Ogura, Kurihara on target as Yokohama sink sorry S-Pulse+

YOKOHAMA, Nov. 29 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDS LATE RESULT IN FINAL GRAF) Substitute Shohei Ogura and Yuzo Kurihara were on target as Yokohama F Marinos beat Shimizu S-Pulse 2-0 to snap a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:07 am

Dubai World refused distress-asset sale: report

DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai World has refused to offload assets at fire-sale prices to repay obligations, forcing it to seek a debt standstill, a newspaper report on Sunday quoted an unnamed source at the government-controlled firm as saying.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am

Dubai World refused distress-asset sale: report (Reuters)

Reuters - Dubai World has refused to offload assets at fire-sale prices to repay obligations, forcing it to seek a debt standstill, a newspaper report on Sunday quoted an unnamed source at the government-controlled firm as saying.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am

Cops: 4 die in Calif. crash as car runs red light

Authorities say four members of a family, including two children, were killed when their minivan was hit broadside by a car that ran a red light in west-central California.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:02 am

Pakistani PM takes charge of nuclear weapons - Reuters

BBC News

Pakistani PM takes charge of nuclear weapons Reuters ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Pakistan's president has transfered authority over the nation's nuclear weapons to the prime ministership, as the unpopular leader tries to deflect growing criticism he has too much power. ... Pakistan's President Zardari Passes Nuclear Command to PremierBloomberg Pakistan president claims success against TalibanAFP AP Top News at 5:22 am ESTThe Associated Press New York Times -BBC News -CNN International all 851 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am

Too much Info, Not Enough Brain Space

There are several thousand numbers I know that I never think about day after day, and I wish I could get rid of them. They must take up space in my head -- space I could use. We desperately need to be more in charge of our memories.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am

Policeman shot in northern Spain-EFE

MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish policeman was shot after surprising several people apparently planting a bomb outside a police barracks in the town of Leitza near the Basque Country before...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:57 am

Report savages 'lost opportunity' to stop bin Laden - ABC Online

Washington Post

Report savages 'lost opportunity' to stop bin Laden ABC Online Osama bin Laden: The report says strategic failure allowed the Al Qaeda leader to emerge as a potent symbolic figure. (Reuters) A report from a US senate committee has criticised the failure of Bush administration to use all available military means to ... Bin Laden 'within grasp' in 2001Aljazeera.net AP Top News at 5:21 am ESTThe Associated Press Report Explores 2001 Escape by bin LadenNew York Times New York Daily News -Hindustan Times -KGAN all 392 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:57 am

Marines to renew focus on Taliban haven

As many as 9,000 U.S. Marines  will begin final preparations to deploy to southern Afghanistan and renew an assault on a Taliban stronghold that had slowed this year, top U.S. officials say.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:57 am

Teheran threatens to cut ties with IAEA - Jerusalem Post

ABC News

Teheran threatens to cut ties with IAEA Jerusalem Post Two days after the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency passed a resolution censuring Iran, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani issued a warning of his own that Teheran would may cut cooperation with the UN nuclear agency watchdog. ... Iran MPs urge government to reduce IAEA cooperationReuters Iran's parliament speaker warns of decreasing nuclear cooperationXinhua Iran Majlis warns West to drop carrot, stick policyPRESS TV Los Angeles Times -Reuters Canada -AFP all 2,199 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am

Sumo: Hakuho guns down Asashoryu to finish perfect in Kyushu+

(Kyodo) _ With a 12th championship title already in the bag, Hakuho exacted swift revenge over Asashoryu on Sunday to wrap up the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:45 am

Afghan gov't: 26 militants killed along border

KABUL (AP) -- Officials say 26 militants were killed in a gun battle with border security guards in eastern Afghanistan along the Pakistan frontier....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:30 a... | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:45 am

Afghan gov't: 26 militants killed along border

Officials say 26 militants were killed in a gun battle with border security guards in eastern Afghanistan along the Pakistan frontier. The Ministry of Interior said Sunday that the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:45 am

Eq. Guinea vote to reinstall leader denying graft

JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Elections in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday will undoubtedly extend the 30-year rule of Teodoro Obiang Nguema, a man accused of draining his nation's oil wealth to fabulously enrich family and cronies while his people suffer in slums....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:30 a... | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:43 am

Tiger Woods to Meet With Police

His SUV hit a fire hydrant and a tree; his lips were cut and he had blood in his mouth; his wife smashed a rear window with a golf club to get him out; he briefly lost consciousness.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:40 am

Pakistani PM takes charge of nuclear weapons

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's president has transferred authority over the nation's nuclear weapons to the prime ministership, as the unpopular leader tries to deflect growing criticism...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:39 am

Hatoyama orders budget measures to tackle currency, stock market issues+

TOKYO, Nov. 29 (Kyodo) _ Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama ordered Cabinet ministers on Sunday to include measures aimed at coping with the yen's rapid appreciation and the decline in the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:35 am

Iran MPs urge reduced IAEA ties

Iran's parliament urges President Ahmadinejad's government to reduce ties with the UN nuclear watchdog.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:33 am

Eq. Guinea vote to reinstall leader denying graft

Elections in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday will undoubtedly extend the 30-year rule of Teodoro Obiang Nguema, a man accused of draining his nation's oil wealth to fabulously enrich family...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:24 am

Wow, cigarettes used to cure so many things! [PIC]

Cigarettes used to cure asthma... man, are people today getting ripped off... all they get is lung cancer nowadays.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:20 am

Iran MPs urge government to reduce IAEA cooperation (Reuters)

Reuters - Lawmakers urged Iran's government on Sunday to submit a plan on reducing cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), after the U.N. body rebuked Tehran for building a uranium enrichment plant in secret.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:19 am

Iran MPs urge government to reduce IAEA cooperation

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Lawmakers urged Iran's government on Sunday to submit a plan on reducing cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), after the U.N. body rebuked Tehran for building a uranium enrichment plant in secret.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:19 am

Drought-hit Venezuela to ‘bombard’ clouds

Hugo Chavez says he is starting to "bombard" clouds now that Cuba has provided Venezuela with cloud-seeding help in an effort to produce rain and alleviate the effects of a severe drought.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:19 am

Stanford beats Notre Dame in Weis' possible finale (AP)

AP - Toby Gerhart turned what could be Charlie Weis' final game as Notre Dame coach into his own Heisman Trophy infomercial. Gerhart ran for 205 yards and three scores, threw an 18-yard touchdown pass and scored the game-winning touchdown with 59 seconds left to help Stanford hand Weis and the Fighting Irish a fourth straight loss to end the regular season, 45-38 Saturday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Nov 2009 | 2:17 am

Coroner: Assistant EIU coach dies in car crash

A coroner says an assistant football coach for Eastern Illinois has died following a car crash that happened as he returned home from a game.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:56 am

Pub fined $13k for Wi-Fi copyright infringement

A pub owner in the U.K. has been fined £8,000 (about $13,183) because someone unlawfully downloaded copyrighted material over its open Wi-Fi hotspot, according to the managing director of hotspot provider The Cloud.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:50 am

2 stranded whales near death on Bali beach

Two young whales are stranded on Indonesia's resort island of Bali and will die on the beach because they are too weak to survive even if returned to the water, an official said Sunday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:49 am

Philippine journalists expect attacks to continue

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (AP) -- Several white wooden coffins - all but one shut to hide the journalists' disfigured remains - were crammed into a rundown funeral parlor in the southern Philippines, not far from where they were slaughtered with guns, machetes and a backhoe....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:30 a... | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:48 am

Switzerland votes on minaret ban

Swiss voters are deciding in a referendum Sunday whether to accept a ban on the construction of minarets, which right-wing parties regard as symbols of militant Islam.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:47 am

TV exec: Obama dinner crashers shopping interview (AP)

AP - The couple who crashed President Barack Obama's first state dinner are peddling their story to broadcast networks for hundreds of thousands of dollars, a television executive says.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:45 am

Philippine journalists expect attacks to continue

Several white wooden coffins — all but one shut to hide the journalists' disfigured remains — were crammed into a rundown funeral parlor in the southern Philippines, not far from where they were slaughtered with guns, machetes and a backhoe.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:35 am

Fla. police eye Mich. in holiday killings probe (AP)

AP - Investigators in Florida alerted Michigan authorities to be on the lookout Saturday for a man accused of shooting four relatives to death after a Thanksgiving dinner in South Florida.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:34 am

GPS cell phone apps challenge standalone devices (AP)

AP - The growth of cell phones with global-positioning technology is making life uncertain for the makers of personal navigational devices that help drivers figure out where they are and where to go.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:30 am

Man Trapped in Utah Cave Had Limited Time, Doctors Say - ABC

Doctors say the Utah man who was trapped upside down in a cave the day before Thanksgiving had only a limited amount of time to move positions before his body shut down. Rescue workers reported 26-year-old John Jones of Stansbury Park, Utah died shortly before midnight.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:30 am

The waiting continues with Tiger Woods (AP)

AP - Moments after pulling out of his driveway in the middle of the night, Tiger Woods drove his SUV over a fire hydrant and into a tree, causing injuries that sent him to the hospital to be treated.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:29 am

Italy edge to World Cup victory

Edoardo and Francesco Molinari hold off Ireland and Sweden on a tense final day to secure Italy's first victory in the World Cup of Golf in China.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:26 am

Capsized ferry righted in Bangladesh; 45 dead

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) -- A rescue ship righted a capsized ferry on Sunday, easing the work of those searching the submerged cabins for scores believed trapped inside more than a day after the boat sank in southern Bangladesh. So far, 45 people have been confirmed dead, authorities said....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:30 a... | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:23 am

Indian nuclear plant leak probed

Indian officials investigate the leak of a radioactive substance into drinking water at an atomic power plant.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:18 am

Swiss vote on anti-Islam move to ban new minarets

GENEVA (AP) -- Swiss voters are deciding in a referendum Sunday whether to accept a ban on the construction of minarets, which right-wing parties regard as symbols of militant Islam....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:30 a... | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:18 am

Senate report: Bin Laden was 'within our grasp'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Osama bin Laden was unquestionably within reach of U.S. troops in the mountains of Tora Bora when American military leaders made the crucial and costly decision not to pursue the terrorist leader with massive force, a Senate report says....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:30 a... | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:14 am

From Dollars To Death Panels: How Republicans Distorted Deba

With Thanksgiving recess now upon us, it seems an appropriate time to revisit the hysterical Republican whoppers and talking points about the Democratic party agenda that have dominated this Congress. Herewith a top-five list:

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:11 am

The Death of New York City's Fifth Avenue

The resurgence of New York's once squalid waterfront has shifted the city's cultural center.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:11 am

Bin Laden was 'within US grasp'

The US failure to capture Osama Bin Laden in Afghanistan in late 2001 inflamed regional insurgency, a US Senate report says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:08 am

Small explosion near Russian train derailment - CNN

CBC.ca

Small explosion near Russian train derailment CNN Moscow, Russia (CNN) -- Another explosive detonated Saturday near the site of a deadly Russian train derailment, an incident caused by what authorities say was an "act of terror." Investigators say an improvised explosive device caused the express ... Bomb pieces steer Russian inquiry toward terror plotWashington Post Russia says homemade bomb caused deadly train derailmentLos Angeles Times Train traffic resumes after deadly train crash in northwest RussiaRIA Novosti guardian.co.uk -Wall Street Journal -Detroit Free Press all 2,194 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:05 am

Couple crashes into notoriety - Philadelphia Inquirer

Telegraph.co.uk

Couple crashes into notoriety Philadelphia Inquirer WASHINGTON - Before Tareq and Michaele Salahi catapulted to international notoriety as possible White House gate-crashers last week, the Virginia socialites had their pictures taken with President Obama during his ... Couple said to seek paymentWashington Post Gate-crashers cashing in: TV execChicago Sun-Times Lawmaker Calls for Review of Secret Service After Party Crashing IncidentFOXNews New York Times -Christian Science Monitor -Boston Herald all 3,676 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:05 am

Data point to Toyota's throttles, not floor mats

Amid widening concern over acceleration events, Toyota has cited 'floor mat entrapment.' But reports point to another potential cause: the electronic throttles that have replaced mechanical systems.

Eric Weiss was stopped at a busy Long Beach intersection last month when he said his 2008 Toyota Tacoma pickup unexpectedly started accelerating, forcing him to stand on the brakes to keep the bucking truck from plowing into oncoming cars.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Marines plow ahead with anti-poppy campaign in Afghan district

The U.S. troops emphasize persuasion in trying to get farmers to change to other crops to keep drug money out of the Taliban's hands. They're also planning an assault on an insurgent stronghold.

Under an awning set up at a tiny outpost guarded by U.S. Marines, the district governor of Nawa is pleading with three dozen solemn-looking farmers and village elders not to plant the crop that feeds the world heroin market.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Mike Penner dies at 52; Los Angeles Times sportswriter

Penner had been a columnist and covered the Olympics, the Angels, World Cup soccer, tennis and sports media for The Times. In 2007, he announced that he was a transsexual.

Mike Penner, a longtime Los Angeles Times sportswriter who made headlines in 2007 when he announced that he was transsexual, has died. He was 52.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Russia says homemade bomb caused deadly train derailment

Authorities say terrorists planted a device on the tracks that detonated under the high-speed Nevsky Express carrying more than 650 passengers from Moscow to St. Petersburg.

Russian officials are blaming terrorists for the derailment of a Moscow-to-St. Petersburg passenger train that killed at least 26 people and injured dozens more.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Abuse begets abuse in a family's brutal legacy

A long history of dysfunctional parenting put a 6-year-old boy in the murderous path of a man his siblings called The Maniac.

"Sit down, Johnetta," Frances Hill told her 14-year-old cousin.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 29 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

European finance heads are set to renew calls for China to revalue the yuan at a meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

Eurogroup chief Jean-Claude Juncker, European Central Bank head Jean-Claude Trichet and EU economic and monetary affairs commissioner Joaquin Almunia are expected to renew calls for China to revalue the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:55 am

Sri Lanka's outgoing Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka will stand in presidential elections

Sri Lanka's outgoing Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka has formally announced he will challenge his former boss, President Mahinda Rajapakse, in elections set for January 26.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:54 am

Hondurans to elect new president after June coup

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Hondurans vote for a new president Sunday in the latest chapter of a months-long political standoff triggered by a coup that has divided the United States from Latin American powers Brazil and Argentina.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:45 am

Seoul downplays expectations of US-NKorea talks

A rare direct meeting between North Korean and American officials next week is unlikely to produce a major breakthrough in the standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear program, media reports cited a senior Seoul official as suggesting Sunday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:44 am

Live - South Africa v England

James Anderson takes his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals as England dominate South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:39 am

Ex-rebel likely to be Uruguay presidential winner

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) -- A plain-talking former leftist guerrilla is heavily favored to win Uruguay's presidential run-off election Sunday and keep the country's popular center-left coalition in power for another five years....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:30 a... | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:31 am

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:28 am

Senate report: Bin Laden was 'within grasp'

Osama bin Laden was within reach of U.S. troops in the mountains of Tora Bora when military leaders made the decision not to pursue him with massive force, a Senate report says.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:28 am

LA stylist learns modern meaning of 'pay phone'

When a Los Angeles hairstylist accepted a collect call from a customer, she had no idea it would run more than $45. And no idea that's just what collect calls from pay phones cost in the mobile age.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:27 am

Palin book-signing draws long line of eastern Washington fans - Seattle Times

ABC News

Palin book-signing draws long line of eastern Washington fans Seattle Times RICHLAND — Welcome to Sarah Palin country, 220 miles and a world of politics away from Seattle. Eastern Washington fans of the former Alaska governor and darling of the Republican right started lining up at 10 am Saturday at the ... Hate Sarah Palin? She loves thatLos Angeles Times AT LARGE: Is Sarah Palin gearing up for a 2012 campaign?Tuscaloosa News Palin Targeted (Again) by Canadian ComedianABC News Daily Camera -San Francisco Chronicle -Columbus Telegram all 59 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:05 am

Big developing countries form climate change front - Reuters

Sydney Morning Herald

Big developing countries form climate change front Reuters BEIJING, Nov 29 (Reuters) - A clutch of major emerging economies including China and India have forged a united front to put pressure on developed countries at next month's climate change negotiations in Copenhagen. Over two days of quietly arranged ... Climate talks remain alive, but so do many obstaclesWashington Post Australian PM says urges "action" in CopenhagenBBC News Leaders say momentum building on climate changeThe Associated Press AFP -Xinhua -Toronto Sun all 1,563 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:02 am

Ex-rebel likely to be Uruguay presidential winner

A plain-talking former leftist guerrilla is heavily favored to win Uruguay's presidential run-off election Sunday and keep the country's popular center-left coalition in power for another five years.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:01 am

European finance heads are set to renew calls for China to revalue the yuan when they meet Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

Eurogroup chief Jean-Claude Juncker, European Central Bank head Jean-Claude Trichet and EU economic and monetary affairs commissioner Joaquin Almunia are expected to renew calls for China to revalue the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

A Chinese bank worker counts stacks of 100-yuan notes in eastern China's Anhui province

A Chinese bank worker counts stacks of 100-yuan notes in eastern China's Anhui province. The country's Premier, Wen Jiabao, is set to meet with top EU finance officials in talks expected to focus on long-running...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 29 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

No. 24 USC recovers, rubs it in against UCLA

Late Trojans' TD pass in 28-7 win nearly sets off all-out fight between rivals.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:53 pm

Hawaii spoils Navy coach's island homecoming

Hawaii coach Greg McMackin said no one but his team and his coaches believed a few months ago that the Warriors had a chance to make it past the regular season.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:45 pm

Irish eye new coach?

STANFORD, Calif. - Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said he has not contacted any coaches about a potential vacancy if Charlie Weis is fired after the season. ...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:32 pm

Honduras hopes to move past coup with election - The Associated Press

BBC News

Honduras hopes to move past coup with election The Associated Press TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Hondurans choose a new president Sunday whose first challenge will be defending his legitimacy to the world and his people, and ending a debilitating, five-month-long crisis caused by Central America's first coup in more than 20 ... Relative calm the day before elections in HondurasXinhua Future of Honduras hangs in the balanceMiamiHerald.com Honduran presidential election dueBBC News La Opinión -Reuters -New York Times all 1,227 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:31 pm

Bruins survive wild Ryde

The Bruins made their hard climb to the top of the Northeast Division a tad more difficult than necessary last night, but they still pulled off a 4-3 shootout victory over...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:30 pm

Tim Thomas accepts blame for OT

Every once in a while, one of our Boston sports heroes so totally gums things up that no sportswriter, no talk-show host, no fan could possibly beat up the guy more than he...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:30 pm

Dennis Wideman gets point

Dennis Wideman felt a measure of relief at putting the scoring drought from Hades behind him. The Bruins offensive-minded defenseman netted a goal and an assist to help...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:30 pm

Honduras hopes to move past coup with election

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) -- Hondurans choose a new president Sunday whose first challenge will be defending his legitimacy to the world and his people, and ending a debilitating, five-month-long crisis caused by Central America's first coup in more than 20 years....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:30 a... | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:22 pm

Ray Allen, Celtics hit road

The Celtics were relieved when Ray Allen boarded their 3 p.m. flight to Miami yesterday. Allen left the court - and the arena - in the fourth quarter Friday to be with...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:21 pm

NBA goes tech-no on Kendrick Perkins

While Rasheed Wallace's technical foul total increased to a league-high six Friday night, Kendrick Perkins' take is going in the opposite direction. The league...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:20 pm

LeBron James, Mo Williams lead Cavaliers over Mavericks

CLEVELAND - Mo Williams made all seven of his 3-point attempts, LeBron James scored 25 points with 12 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a lackluster loss...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:20 pm

Eighth wonder for BC

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Steve Aponavicius is not perfect anymore, but he proved he still can be a money kicker in the right circumstances. And true freshman linebacker Luke Kuechly...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:18 pm

Rehab almost complete

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - When Mark Herzlich was discharged from University of Pennsylvania Hospital on Wednesday, the Boston College linebacker was issued a pair of crutches following...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:17 pm

Holy Cross can't keep up with 'Cats

VILLANOVA, Pa. - It was a high-noon shootout that truly lived up to its billing. Both Villanova and Holy Cross came out with guns blazing, each moving the ball downfield...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:15 pm

Luis Lacalle

Former Uruguayan president (1990-1995) and presidential candidate for the National Party, Luis Lacalle. A former leftist rebel who spent 14 years in jail appeared likely to win Sunday's runoff presidential...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:13 pm

Jose Mujica was held in prison for 14 years before his release in 1985

The presidential candidate of the Frente Amplio (Broad Front) party Jose Mujica. The former leftist rebel who spent 14 years in jail appeared likely to win Sunday's runoff presidential elections in Uruguay...
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Bute defends super-middleweight title

Montreal Boxer improves record to 25-0 with 4th round knockout of Librado Andrade

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:12 pm

Canucks burn-up Oilers

Vancouver jumps out to early four goal lead and cruises to 7-3 win over Edmonton

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:56 pm

5 Disturbing Ways the Human Body Will Evolve in the Future

We don't think of ourselves as changing: We're the same basic meat popsicles we've always been. But some of the surprising changes that the future holds in store for the human body are ball-shatteringly disturbing, so you'd better have an iron stomach if you plan on reading this (though if not, don't worry; those are probably in the pipeline too).

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:50 pm

Summer Bird out of Japan Cup Dirt

Chip detected after 3-year-old colt's workout prior to race

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:48 pm

Carter stitches up Magic win

Former Raptor takes one for the team as Orlando beats Milwaukee 100-98

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:47 pm

Accidental Subway Rainbow (PIC)

"I nearly lost it when I realized I was wearing orange under my sweater. No one else cared."

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:30 pm

Peru apologises for African abuse

Peru apologises for the first time to its citizens of African origin for centuries of "abuse, exclusion and discrimination".
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:23 pm

Book Highlights Quirks of La. Cajun Swamp Town

Just beyond the Mississippi River and over by the Atchafalaya swamp is where you'll find Henderson, La. Longtime Southern newspaper columnist Rheta Grimsley Johnson's book, Poor Man's Provence: Finding Myself in Cajun Louisiana, chronicles her love affair with the town.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:16 pm

Grey Cup excitement

A photographic look at Saturday's Grey Cup parade in Calgary and chilly practice action from McMahon Stadium

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:10 pm

Honduras set to elect president

Presidential elections are due to be held in Honduras, with neither the ousted president nor interim president as candidates.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pm

At This Church, Parishioners Wear Collars, Too

When a Los Angeles pastor decided his church needed a boost in membership, he did a little soul-searching and decided man's best friend should be part of the fold. Now, his Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church is attracting new parishioners — and their faithful pooches.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:01 pm

A Reporter's 118 Days In An Iranian Prison

Newsweek reporter and documentary filmmaker Maziar Bahari was released from prison in Tehran last month. The Canadian-Iranian was arrested on June 21 after the disputed presidential elections and protests that ensued. He talks about his experience with NPR's Jacki Lyden.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:01 pm

Cavs bounce back against Mavs

Mo Williams made 7 of 7 3-point attempts, LeBron James scored 25 points with 12 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a lackluster loss in Charlotte by beating the road-tested Dallas Mavericks 111-95 on Saturday night.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:39 pm

End of the line for Weis? Stanford rallies past ND

In what was likely Charlie Weis' last game as Notre Dame's head coach, the Irish suffered a fourth straight loss, and just like each of their previous five losses, it came down to the wire against Stanford. The Cardinal hadn't led since late in the first quarter, but with 59 seconds remaining, Toby Gerhart scored his third rushing touchdown of the day to give Stanford a 45-38 win.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:22 pm

Hayden swims for record at Canada Cup

Vancouver World Cup competitor sets 50-metre record at national meet in Toronto on Saturday

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:20 pm

U.S. to lean on mortgage companies

The Obama administration, battling a foreclosure crisis that shows no signs of relenting, will step up pressure on mortgage companies to help people stay in their homes, officials say.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:18 pm

Canada patient in rugby win over Russia

Aarron Carpenter scores late match try as Canucks sink Russia 22-6

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:07 pm

Bliznak leads Moose over Wolves

Manitoba gets 4-2 road win against Chicago on Saturday

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:06 pm

Former Leaf prospect ices Marlies

Chad Rau scores overtime winner to to give Houston 2-1 win over Toronto

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:05 pm

Camels, Trucks Travel Ancient Silk Road

Trade Route Serving China for Two Millennia Remains Integral Part of Country
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

5 die, 10 injured in minivan rollover

A minivan blew a tire, clipped a delivery truck and rolled on a Louisiana interstate Saturday, killing five people and critically injuring 10, state police said.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 28 Nov 2009 | 8:56 pm

Labour minister urges arbitration in CN strike

Rona Ambrose says she's ‘disappointed' after 1,700 engineers across the country walked off the job Friday

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 28 Nov 2009 | 8:55 pm

Arrest warrant issued for Florida man in quadruple slaying - CNN

CBS News

Arrest warrant issued for Florida man in quadruple slaying CNN (CNN) -- An arrest warrant has been issued for a Florida man suspected in the shooting deaths of four people, including his sisters, in the coastal town of Jupiter, authorities said Saturday. Paul Michael Merhige, 35, allegedly left the scene of the ... Suspect in Jupiter killings had troubled relationship with sisterMiamiHerald.com Police expand manhunt for shooting suspectBradenton Herald Thanksgiving Day killer still at largeUPI.com Detroit Free Press -WEAR -WPTV all 1,439 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 28 Nov 2009 | 8:35 pm

Video: U.K. Inquiry on Iraq

An inquiry has been launched in the United Kingdom to determine whether the British government lied to the public about the invasion of Iraq in 2003. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports from London.
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Nov 2009 | 8:28 pm

Video: Driving Along the Silk Road

The Silk Road, China's most notorious trade route for the last two millennia, now features thousands of miles of modern expressways. CBS News' Terry McCarthy reports from the oasis city of Turpan.
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Nov 2009 | 8:24 pm

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L) and Danish Prime Minister Lars Lekke Rasmussen

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (L) and Danish Prime Minister Lars Lekke Rasmussen chat during a press conference on climate change during the Commonwealth Heads of Government's meeting in Port of Spain...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Nov 2009 | 7:13 pm

Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks during a press conference

Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks during a press conference on climate change during the Commonwealth Heads of Government's meeting in Port of Spain. Commonwealth leaders representing two billion...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Nov 2009 | 7:13 pm

Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma listens to a question during a press conference

Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma listens to a question during a press conference on climate change during the Commonwealth Heads of Government's meeting in Port of Spain. Commonwealth leaders...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Nov 2009 | 7:13 pm

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (R) meets with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown

This United Nations photo shows UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (R) meeting with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The 53 nations of the Commonwealth on Saturday...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 28 Nov 2009 | 7:13 pm

Russian train crash 'was terrorism'

A powerful homemade bomb sent a high-speed Moscow-to-St Petersburg train careening off its tracks, according to Russian officials, killing at least 26 people in what officials consider an act of terrorism.The head of Russia's...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:30 pm

Administration plans new efforts on foreclosures

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration, battling a foreclosure crisis that shows no signs of relenting, will step up pressure on mortgage companies to do more to help people remain in their homes, officials said today.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:15 pm

Copenhagen fund gets CHOGM backing

Commonwealth leaders have today backed the British-led proposal to establish a US$10 billion fund to support developing countries adapt to low-carbon emissions policies.In a special statement on climate change at the Commonwealth...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Nov 2009 | 5:30 pm

Commonwealth advances momentum for climate deal

PORT OF SPAIN (Reuters) - Commonwealth nations representing one-third of the world's population threw their weight on Saturday behind accelerating efforts to clinch an "operationally binding" U.N. climate deal in Copenhagen next month.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Nov 2009 | 5:25 pm

Police Use Tear Gas On WTO Protest

Police in Geneva fired tear gas and rubber bullets Saturday to separate violent demonstrators from a protest opposing a meeting of the World Trade Organization scheduled to start Monday. A police spokesman said the protesters set fire to at least four cars, broke shop windows and committed other acts of violence.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Nov 2009 | 5:19 pm

Bernanke Seeks Strong Fed Role On Banks

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is concerned that congressional efforts at financial reform could weaken the central bank's ability to handle future crises and may politicize monetary policy. Bernanke made the comments in an op-ed piece to appear in Sunday's Washington Post.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Nov 2009 | 5:08 pm

Police to release Tiger Woods 911 call

Authorities say they expect to release recordings of the emergency call made to police after Tiger Woods smashed his sport utility vehicle into a fire hydrant and a tree outside his home.The Florida Highway Patrol said it will...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm

Patrol unable to question Tiger Woods on car crash

WINDERMERE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida troopers who sought to interview golf great Tiger Woods and his wife on Saturday about how his SUV struck a fire hydrant and a neighbor's tree were told by his agent to come back the following day.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Nov 2009 | 4:20 pm

Black Friday sales barely up, online surges

CHICAGO (Reuters) - In a worrisome sign for retailers, data released on Saturday showed that sales rose a scant 0.5 percent on the traditional kickoff to the holiday shopping season despite early signs of a strong showing.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Nov 2009 | 3:46 pm

Amanda Knox's Parents in Defamation Probe

Parents of U.S. Student on Trial for Murder Being Investigated for Saying Italian Police Abused Their Daughter
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm

Black Friday store spending edges up; online soars

CHICAGO -- Shoppers who endured long lines and sometimes-frigid temperatures spent only slightly more during their Black Friday shopping sprees than they did last year, according to data released Saturday by a research firm.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 28 Nov 2009 | 3:13 pm

Online gaffes hard to cover up

So, you fail to take a deep breath and to count to 10 - and you post something you probably shouldn't on Twitter or Facebook.Hopefully, it blows over without doing too much damage. But what if you're famous and have thousands,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm

Russia says bomb caused deadly train crash

UGLOVKA, Russia (Reuters) - A bomb caused a Russian train crash that killed dozens of people and injured 100 more, officials said on Saturday, stoking fears of an upsurge in attacks in Russia's heartland.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Nov 2009 | 2:51 pm

Obama watches brother-in-law's team win in Washington

It was a family affair for President Obama at the Oregon State-George Washington University basketball game Saturday.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 28 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pm

Pakistan's Zardari Cedes Control of Nukes

Under Pressure Over Corruption Charges, President Relinquishes Authority of Nuclear Arsenal to Prime Minister
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm

Gate crashers met Obama at state dinner with India

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A couple who penetrated layers of security to enter a State Dinner at the White House this week without an invitation met U.S. President Barack Obama in the receiving line, a White House official said on Friday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Nov 2009 | 2:29 pm

LA Times Sportswriter Mike Penner Dead At 52

Los Angeles Times sportswriter Mike Penner, who announced two years ago he was a transsexual and was changing his name to Christine Daniels, has died at age 52, the newspaper reported Saturday. The Times said in a story Saturday Penner was believed to have committed suicide.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Nov 2009 | 2:27 pm

Bangladesh ferry capsizes at dock; 37 dead

A triple-deck ferry packed with hundreds of travelers heading home for an Islamic festival capsized as they disembarked in southern Bangladesh, leaving at least 37 dead and scores missing, authorities said Saturday.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 28 Nov 2009 | 2:06 pm

WTO Geneva Summit Prefaced by Riot

Cars Burned, Windows Broken in Protest of World Trade Meeting; Police Respond With Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets; 14 Arrested
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

Video: Knox's Parents Speak Out

The parents of Amanda Knox, an American college student who has been accused of murdering her roommate while studying abroad in Italy, speak with Chris Wragge about this controversial case.
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Nov 2009 | 1:57 pm

Report: Black Friday Store Spending Marginally Up

Preliminary sales data from ShopperTrak RCT Corp. show shoppers spent $10.66 billion when they hit the malls on the day after Thanksgiving — only 0.5 percent more than last year. At the same time, other research showed fresh signs of much stronger online sales during the period.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pm

Police: Tiger Woods, Wife Unavailable For Interview

Tiger Woods and his wife were unavailable to speak to state troopers for the second straight day, asking them to return Sunday to clear up questions about how he crashed his SUV into a neighbor's tree. Officers were en route to interview the couple when Woods' agent called to say they wouldn't be available.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Nov 2009 | 12:47 pm

Paedophiles continued as social workers because of watchdog failings

Hundreds of social workers accused of disciplinary breaches, including paedophile offences, left free to work.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 28 Nov 2009 | 12:35 pm

Afghan talks to seek road to security handover

PORT OF SPAIN (Reuters) - Britain will host talks on Afghanistan on January 28, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Saturday, just days before U.S. President Barack Obama spells out his expansion of the war effort next week.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 28 Nov 2009 | 12:31 pm

Trinidad Diary 3

It feels a little like telling tales, but I just saw the Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen having a sneaky carbon emission, otherwise known as a cigarette, at the Commonwealth heads of Government Meeting. It was well away...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

Inquiry continues into White House breach

The couple who crashed a presidential dinner met President Barack Obama in the receiving line, the White House said, as a "deeply concerned and embarrassed" Secret Service acknowledged its officers failed to check whether they were...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

Russia: Bomb Caused Fatal Train Crash

Traces of Explosive at Site of Train Derailment; Death Toll Ranges from 26 to 30, Many Missing; Medvedev Calls for Calm
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am

Family slain after Thanksgiving dinner

A Florida man opened fire on his family after Thanksgiving dinner, killing his pregnant sister, 6-year-old cousin and two other relatives before speeding off.Police began a statewide manhunt yesterday for Paul Michael Merhige,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am

U.S. Tries New Tack Against Taliban

The U.S.-led coalition and the Afghan government are launching an initiative to persuade Taliban insurgents to lay down their weapons, offering jobs and protection to the militants who choose to abandon their fight.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 10:18 am

British PM: Afghanistan to be given timetable

Countries backing Afghanistan's government are going to demand that it meet specific security benchmarks, British Prime Minister ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:51 am

Deadly Russia Train Derailment Was Terrorist Attack

A homemade chemical bomb planted on the tracks in an apparent act of terrorism derailed a high-speed train in Russia carrying hundreds of people Saturday, killing at least 26 and injuring scores more.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:50 am

Husband Cleared After Cops Blame Moose for Wife's Death

Swedish police say they've cleared a man who was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife after deciding the culprit was most likely a moose.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:31 am

Anti-WTO protesters smash windows, burn cars in Geneva

Anti-capitalism protesters smashed the windows of banks, shops and cafes in central Geneva and set cars on fire on Saturday during a demonstration against the World Trade Organisation.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:31 am

Queen's plea to go green

The Queen yesterday urged the Commonwealth's members to lead the world in responding to global climate change, just days after it had been accused of imperial irrelevancy.British-led plans for a $10 billion fund to help poorer...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

Dubai's dreams turning sour

In the years of the boom, Dubai set about building with an ambition that would have made even Ozymandias blush. Artificial islands full of luxury villas, the world's tallest tower, an underwater hotel, even a stone-by-stone recreation...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

Khmer Rouge torturer asked to confess his crimes in full

The trial of Pol Pot's most notorious lieutenant ended this week, but Olympic rower Rob Hamill will not rest till he gets answers from the man responsible for the torture and death of his brother. If Rob Hamill gets his way, he...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

Australia Welcomes Giant Panda Pair

Bears from China Greeted With Welcoming Parade, Bamboo and Police Escort to Adelaide Zoo
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

Relative sought in 4 Fla. Thanksgiving killings

Three women and a child in bed were shot to death during a family Thanksgiving gathering in South Florida and a male relative ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 28 Nov 2009 | 8:53 am

Australia Throws Party for 2 Giant Pandas From China

Two giant pandas from China were welcomed to Australia on Saturday with gifts of bamboo and a city party before settling into their new home, a 25-acre natural enclosure at the Adelaide Zoo.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 8:01 am

Russia: Bomb Caused Train Crash That Killed 26

Russian officials opened a terror investigation Saturday as a second blast followed the derailment of a high-speed train on the Moscow-to-St. Petersburg route. At least 26 people were killed and dozens more injured when a homemade bomb planted on the tracks exploded, officials say.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Nov 2009 | 7:07 am

Amanda Knox's Parents Investigated for Defamation

The parents of American student Amanda Knox are being investigated for alleged defamation for saying Italian police abused their daughter before arresting her in the 2007 slaying of her British roommate.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:59 am

3 Americans killed in China cargo plane crash

A cargo plane crashed as it took off from Shanghai's main airport Saturday, killing three American crewmembers and injuring four ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:51 am

Russia train crash: bomb blamed

A train crash in Russia which killed at least 25 and injured scores more was caused by a terrorist bomb blast, the head of the FSB intelligence service has told the president.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:43 am

12 Prisoners Escape Afghanistan Jail Through Tunnel

A dozen prisoners escaped jail through a tunnel they dug from their cell to the outside in western Afghanistan, police said Saturday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:38 am

3 U.S. Dead in China Cargo Plane Crash

Zimbabwean Plane Crashes on Takeoff in Shanghai; 4 Other Members of International Crew Injured
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:30 am

Muslims Mark Eid al-Adha Festival on 4th Day of Hajj - Voice of America

Ha'aretz

Muslims Mark Eid al-Adha Festival on 4th Day of Hajj Voice of America Muslims around the world are celebrating the festival, including more than two million pilgrims taking part in annual Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. Muslims around the world are celebrating the festival of Eid al-Adha, including more than two million ... 20000 gather for Eid al-Adha prayer in DallasDallas Morning News Reporter's Notebook: In Islam, a day of joy and sacrificeDaily Pilot Muslim Children Enjoy Holiday During City School VacationNY1 CharlotteObserver.com -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -NJ.com all 535 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:19 am

3 Americans Die in Cargo Plane Crash in China

The U.S. Embassy in China says three Americans are dead after a Zimbabwe cargo plane crashed during takeoff at Shanghai's main international airport.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:05 am

Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

This week, the president prepared to announce his decision about the U.S. presence in Afghanistan; the IAEA rebuked Iran and the Senate got ready to debate the health care bill. Host Scott Simon reviews the week in the news with NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 28 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am

Tiger Woods car crash: police to speak to golf star

Investigators will speak to Tiger Woods today to try and establish why his car hit a fire hydrant and a tree outside his Florida mansion.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 28 Nov 2009 | 5:05 am

Canada, India Close to Nuclear Deal

Canada has concluded negotiations on a nuclear cooperation agreement with India to sell nuclear technology and materials to the energy-starved South Asian nation, Canada's prime minister said Saturday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 4:44 am

Alleged U.S. Ecoterrorist Sentenced in China on Drug Charges

An American man wanted for ecoterrorism attacks in the western United States has been sentenced to three years in a Chinese prison on drug charges.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 3:53 am

Pakistani President Turns Over Nuclear Authority

Pakistan's embattled president has relinquished command of the country's nuclear arsenal amid political wrangling that has posed a major distraction to the U.S.-allied government as it fights Taliban and other militants near the Afghan border.
Source: FOXNews.com | 28 Nov 2009 | 3:34 am