Mid-East indirect talks 'begin'

Indirect peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians begin, ending months of political deadlock, officials say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 May 2010 | 4:19 am

Mahmud Abbas (right) with George Mitchell

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas (right) shakes hands with US Middle East envoy George Mitchell during a meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 8. Indirect peace talks between Israel and the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 May 2010 | 4:12 am

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) has stressed the need to open direct talks

A handout picture from the Israeli government press office shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) meeting US Middle East envoy George Mitchell in Tel Aviv on May 6. Indirect peace talks...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 May 2010 | 4:12 am

Where Are They Now? Nickelodeon 'Salute Your Shorts'

Where is the loveable cast of Nickelodeon's 'Salute Your Shorts' now? We run. We jump. We swim and play. We row and go on trips, but the things that last forever… are our dear friendships. Camp Anawanna, we hold you in our hearts. And when we think about you (it makes me wanna fart!)

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 May 2010 | 4:10 am

Palestinians: Indirect peace talks have begun

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- The Palestinians announced Sunday that indirect talks with Israel have officially begun, marking a return to formal peace negotiations after a 17-month breakdown....
Source: AP Top International News At 4:48 a... | 9 May 2010 | 4:04 am

Tennis: Australia wraps up 5-0 Davis Cup win over Japan+

(Kyodo) _ Yuichi Sugita and Tatsuma Ito both tasted defeat in the dead rubber singles as Australia wrapped up a 5-0 win over Japan in Brisbane in the second round of the Davis Cup's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 May 2010 | 4:04 am

Russia offers olive branch as NATO joins parade

MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Dmitry Medvedev struck a conciliatory note at Russia's Victory Day military parade on Sunday, urging world powers to unite for peace and defending his decision to invite NATO troops to march on Red Square.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 May 2010 | 4:00 am

Deep-sea ice crystals stymie Gulf oil leak fix

A novel but risky attempt to use a 100-ton steel-and-concrete box to cover a deepwater oil well gushing toxic crude into the ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:59 am

Philippines says Monday's vote will be successful despite computer glitch and violence

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Despite scattered violence and a rush to fix a computer glitch, officials said Sunday the Philippines' first automated presidential and local elections this week...

Source: FOXNews.com | 9 May 2010 | 3:59 am

Foreign troops join Russia parade

Troops from four Nato countries take part for the first time in Russia's Red Square parade to mark victory in WWII.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 May 2010 | 3:59 am

Palestinians say indirect talks with Israel have begun (Reuters)

Reuters - The Palestinians declared on Sunday the start of indirect talks with Israel mediated by the United States, the first Middle East peace negotiations in 18 months.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:58 am

Palestinians say indirect talks with Israel have begun

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - The Palestinians declared on Sunday the start of indirect talks with Israel mediated by the United States, the first Middle East peace negotiations in 18 months.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 May 2010 | 3:58 am

Jean-Claude Trichet has not ruled out moves that could trigger a debt-buying spree

European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet is seen here on May 6. Europe was racing against an Asian clock, hoping to lift financial markets with a new crisis fund for debt-saddled euro economies,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:57 am

Times Square bomb plot may have cost $7K

Confessed Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad appears to have financed his failed plot with a wad of $100 bills, but the amount ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:56 am

LEAD: Putin, Hu agree to reinforce bilateral ties+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING 2ND GRAF) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao agreed Saturday to continue reinforcing bilateral ties, referring to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:56 am

Staten Island ferry boat idled after accident injures dozens

A Staten Island ferry that malfunctioned and smashed into a pier tossing passengers to the deck and hurting as many as 37 has ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:54 am

Indirect Peace Talks Begin Between Israel, Palestinians

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he hopes the indirect talks will quickly move to direct negotiations.

Source: FOXNews.com | 9 May 2010 | 3:53 am

11 die in Russian coal mine explosions

Two explosions tore through Russia's largest underground coal mine, killing at least 11 workers and injuring 41 others, an emergency ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:51 am

10 Celebrities Who Attempted Suicide But Were Unsuccessful

Being in the gossip hungry, public eye and having their lives on display on a glass screen in every home can take its toll and it certainly does. Taking a look through these amazing fixtures in our culture and the attempts they made to take their own lives will make you will realize that the proverbial glitter is definitely not always gold.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 May 2010 | 3:50 am

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Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 May 2010 | 3:50 am

BP seeks solution after spill plan glitch

ROBERT, Louisiana (Reuters) - BP Plc engineers will search for a solution on Sunday after suffering a setback in an attempt to contain oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico with a huge metal dome, dashing hopes for a quick, temporary solution to a growing environmental disaster.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 May 2010 | 3:48 am

BP seeks solution after spill plan glitch (Reuters)

Reuters - BP Plc engineers will search for a solution on Sunday after suffering a setback in an attempt to contain oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico with a huge metal dome, dashing hopes for a quick, temporary solution to a growing environmental disaster.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:48 am

LEAD: Baseball: Osaki gets clutch single as Seibu goes into 1st+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING 4 GAMES) Yutaro Osaki delivered a tiebreaking single in the fifth inning as the Seibu Lions defeated the Softbank Hawks 4-1 to move back into first place in the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:48 am

Chinese man stabs 8 to death in latest violent rampage+

(Kyodo) _ A man stabbed eight people to death Saturday in southeast China's Jiangxi Province, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Sunday, in the latest of a series of violent...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:48 am

Russia offers olive branch as NATO joins parade (Reuters)

Reuters - President Dmitry Medvedev struck a conciliatory note at Russia's Victory Day military parade on Sunday, urging world powers to unite for peace and defending his decision to invite NATO troops to march on Red Square.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:47 am

Euro leaders race against markets clock (AFP)

AFP - Europe raced on Sunday against an Asian clock, hoping to lift financial markets with a new crisis fund for debt-saddled euro economies, backed by a "gesture" from their central bankers.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:44 am

Tory and Lib Dem power-sharing talks 'constructive' - Clegg - BBC News

Reuters

Tory and Lib Dem power-sharing talks 'constructive' - Clegg BBC News Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg says discussions with the Conservatives have been 'constructive', and will continue on Sunday. Mr Clegg said he met David Cameron on Saturday and spoke to Labour leader Gordon Brown on the telephone. ... Uncertainty looms as leaders work to resolve British electionCNN International Liberal Democrats' demand stalls British talksSan Francisco Chronicle With inconclusive elections, Britain heads down a treacherous political pathWashington Post Los Angeles Times -Telegraph.co.uk -The Guardian all 9,044 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 May 2010 | 3:41 am

Sumo: Hakuho off to winning start at summer meet+

(Kyodo) _ Grand champion Hakuho showed no mercy with a demolition of Tochiozan on the opening day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday. Newly promoted Estonian ozeki Baruto,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:40 am

Tories and Lib Dems to meet again

Senior Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are to hold more talks in a bid to agree terms for a power-sharing UK government.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 May 2010 | 3:39 am

Mid-East indirect peace talks 'under way' - BBC News

BBC News

Mid-East indirect peace talks 'under way' BBC News Indirect peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians have begun, the Palestinian chief negotiator has said. Saeb Erekat spoke after a meeting between US Middle East envoy George Mitchell and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. ... PM: Commends PA, wants direct talksJerusalem Post Netanyahu says peace impossible without direct talksReuters Palestinians declare start of peace process, as US and Israel eye direct talksHa'aretz Ynetnews -AFP -Xinhua all 613 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 May 2010 | 3:38 am

Western troops march on Russia's Red Square (AFP)

AFP - Troops from four NATO states marched through Red Square for the first time Sunday as Russia marked victory in World War II with its biggest military parade since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:37 am

Ash cloud still disrupting flights from Bristol Airport - BBC News

Telegraph.co.uk

Ash cloud still disrupting flights from Bristol Airport BBC News Passengers are urged to contact their airline for the latest information before travelling to the airport. The ash is currently affecting flights from the UK to Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany and Portugal. The Met Office said ash could return to ... Ash cloud closes airspace in France, Italy, PortugalAFP Spain airports re-open as ash cloud moves onReuters Ash closes airports in Spain, Portugal, ItalyThe Associated Press Wall Street Journal -MarketWatch -Aljazeera.net all 1,471 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 May 2010 | 3:36 am

U.S. drone missiles kill nine in Pakistan (Reuters)

Reuters - A U.S. drone aircraft fired two missiles into a Taliban compound in Pakistan's North Waziristan region on the Afghan border on Sunday, killing nine militants, Pakistani security officials said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:36 am

U.S. drone missiles kill nine in Pakistan

MIRANSHAH, Pakistan (Reuters) - A U.S. drone aircraft fired two missiles into a Taliban compound in Pakistan's North Waziristan region on the Afghan border on Sunday, killing nine militants, Pakistani security officials said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 May 2010 | 3:36 am

Boxing: Former WBC champ Naito makes winning comeback in non-title fight+

TOKYO, May 9 (Kyodo) _ Former WBC flyweight champion Daisuke Naito made a winning return to the ring by knocking out Thailand's Liempetch Sor Veerapol in a non-title super flyweight...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:34 am

EU to debate 'stabilisation fund'

EU finance ministers will discuss establishing a new "stabilisation mechanism" to prevent the Greek debt crisis from spreading.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 May 2010 | 3:31 am

Anger as NATO joins Red Square parade

NATO troops march across Red Square as Russia marks the 65th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany, a gesture of friendship to the West that has enraged Communists.

Red Square - Nazi Germany - Russia - Government - Multilateral
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 9 May 2010 | 3:26 am

Some 13.5 million voters in North Rhine-Westphalia are electing a new legislature

Composition of the outgoing parliament in the German region of North Rhine-Westphalia. Polls in Germany's most populous state have opened for a key election, with surveys showing voters angry at the bailout...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:26 am

Merkel braces for electoral backlash over Greece

Polls in Germany's most populous state opened for a key election Sunday, with surveys showing voters angry at the bailout for Greece could hand Chancellor Angela Merkel's party a bitter...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:26 am

Conservative candidate Juergen Ruettgers desperately sought to defend the Greek bailout

Conservative candidate Juergen Ruettgers, current state premier of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), addresses an election rally in Duesseldorf on May 7. Polls in Germany's most populous state opened for a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:26 am

Hannelore Kraft is the SPD's candidate in North Rhine-Westphalia

Hannelore Kraft, Germany's social democratic SPD candidate in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), addresses an election rally in the western German city of Muelheim on May 7. Polls in Germany's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:26 am

Gov't to enter talks on settling hepatitis B lawsuits+

(Kyodo) _ The government plans to enter talks to settle a string of lawsuits for damages filed by hepatitis B sufferers accusing the state of failing to take steps to avert the risks...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:26 am

Ala. hopes makeshift locks keep seaport oil-free

Thirty-one miles long, 10 miles wide and no deeper than 10 feet or so where it isn't dredged, Mobile Bay resembles a big, shallow bathtub. The nation's 9th-busiest seaport lies on one side, multimillion-dollar homes stand on the other and a broad pass at the bay's mouth leads directly to the Gulf of Mexico, where a massive oil spill is slowly spreading.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 May 2010 | 3:23 am

Kanellos The Greek Protest Dog Is An Internet Myth

Turns out the Kanellos The Greek Protest Dog story that everyone seems to be talking about this week isn’t all it seems.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 May 2010 | 3:20 am

LEAD: Soccer: Kennedy double sees Grampus close gap on S-Pulse+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDS YAMAGATA-TOKYO RESULT IN 5TH GRAF) In-form Australian international striker Josh Kennedy hit a brace as Nagoya Grampus beat Vegalta Sendai 2-1 away on Sunday to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:18 am

UK opposition parties seek deal to form government (Reuters)

Reuters - Britain's main opposition parties will meet on Sunday to try to break the deadlock of last week's inconclusive election before financial markets lose patience.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:14 am

UK opposition parties seek deal to form government

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's main opposition parties will meet on Sunday to try to break the deadlock of last week's inconclusive election before financial markets lose patience.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 May 2010 | 3:14 am

Ash cloud closes airspace in France, Italy, Portugal

Airspace above France, Italy and Portugal was closed Sunday and dozens of flights cancelled because of an ash cloud drifting over from a volcano in Iceland that caused air travel chaos last
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:11 am

Spanish air traffic was slowly returning to normal

A departure board displays cancelled flights at the Bilbao airport in Loiu, northern Spain on May 8. Airspace above France, Italy and Portugal was closed and dozens of flights cancelled because of an ash...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:11 am

The Eyjafjoell volcano began erupting on April 14 and caused the biggest aerial shutdown in Europe since World War II

Ash billows from the Eyjafjoell volcano on May 8. Airspace above France, Italy and Portugal was closed and dozens of flights cancelled because of an ash cloud drifting over from a volcano in Iceland that...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 May 2010 | 3:11 am

7 Best and 7 Worst 2010 World Cup Jerseys [PICS]

We are almost one month away from the biggest global sporting event. Despite all your soccer hating, more than a billion people worldwide will be glued to their televisions. Soccer jerseys (or footie kits) are as much of a business worldwide as your Kobe replica threads, so here’s my rundown on the best and worst of the bunch.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 May 2010 | 3:10 am

US Sen. Bob Bennett ousted at Utah GOP convention (AP)

AP - Once-popular Sen. Bob Bennett fell victim to a growing national conservative movement with his stunning defeat at Utah's GOP convention.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:06 am

NTSB investigation under way in Staten Island ferry crash - CNN

ABC News

NTSB investigation under way in Staten Island ferry crash CNN By the CNN Wire Staff The Andrew J. Barberi, which crashed on Saturday, was involved in another accident seven years ago. New York (CNN) -- The National Transportation Safety Board will continue its investigation Sunday into what caused a ferry to ... Problems Even Before a Ferryboat's First VoyageNew York Times Staten Island ferry boat idled with accidentWSBT-TV Staten Island ferry boat idled with accidentRhinelander Daily News New York Daily News -Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press all 1,509 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 May 2010 | 3:06 am

Russian mine blasts leave 11 dead

At least 11 miners are killed and 84 others unaccounted for after two explosions in a coal mine in western Siberia.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 May 2010 | 3:06 am

Betty White: golden hosting 'Saturday Night Live' (AP)

AP - Betty White demonstrated how it's done as host of this week's "Saturday Night Live."

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:04 am

BP's first attempt to divert Gulf oil leak fails (AP)

AP - As a massive oil leak spit thousands of gallons more crude into the Gulf of Mexico, a big box that BP hoped would be its savior sat idle hundreds of feet away, encased in ice crystals.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 9 May 2010 | 3:01 am

10 Songs You Must listen to On Mothers Day (Videos)

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. To honor mothers around the world, we have compiled a list of ten best songs which you can dedicate to your mom on mothers day.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 May 2010 | 3:00 am

Ash delays more European flights

Volcanic ash drifts across eastern France and northern Italy, bringing further disruption to European air travel.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 May 2010 | 2:55 am

Afghanistan's Karzai faces muted Washington reception

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai will visit Washington on Monday without the fanfare and celebration he once enjoyed, but with a more hard-hearted welcome from a skeptical host and his legitimacy under sharp scrutiny.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 May 2010 | 2:50 am

Offal: Why Entrails and Internal Organs are Good For You

These meats may not be pretty, but plenty of people still consider them tasty and delicious.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 May 2010 | 2:50 am

Blast hits Russia's largest coal mine, 11 dead

MOSCOW (AP) -- Two explosions tore through Russia's largest underground coal mine, killing at least 11 workers and injuring 41 others, an emergency services ministry official said Sunday. A further 84 people remained trapped in the mine, including rescue workers....
Source: AP Top International News At 4:48 a... | 9 May 2010 | 2:48 am

Intel officials: US missiles kill 10 in Pakistan

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) -- Suspected U.S. missiles killed 10 people in a militant-controlled region close to the Afghan border Sunday, the first such strike since an alleged Pakistani-trained extremist was linked to a bombing attempt in Times Square....
Source: AP Top International News At 4:48 a... | 9 May 2010 | 2:47 am

Police, Maoists clash in Nepal, several injured

KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- Riot police clashed with thousands of communists demonstrating outside the government's main offices in the Nepalese capital on Sunday, injuring several protesters and police officers....
Source: AP Top International News At 4:48 a... | 9 May 2010 | 2:41 am

Violent clashes erupt between Maoist protesters and police in Nepal's capital, several injured

KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Riot police clashed with thousands of communists demonstrating outside the government's main offices in the Nepalese capital on Sunday, injuring several protesters a...

Source: FOXNews.com | 9 May 2010 | 2:41 am

Magnitude 7.4 quake rattles Indonesia

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 rattles Indonesia's North Sumatra province, prompting a brief local tsunami watch, knocking out power and damaging homes.



Earthquake - Sumatra - Banda Aceh - Indonesia - Earth Sciences
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 9 May 2010 | 2:40 am

Nintendo Not “Proactive” Enough With Online

Nintendo has delivered alot of flagship titles. However, Nintendo hasn’t been able to “captivate” its online portion with these titles — much like its competitors. When speaking on the matter, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto said that he believes that Nintendo isn’t “proactive” enough with its online portion.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 May 2010 | 2:40 am

Ash closes airports in Spain, Portugal, Italy

BRUSSELS (AP) -- Eurocontrol says it expects further flight disruptions in European airspace as a plume of volcanic ash snakes through southern France, Switzerland and northern Italy....
Source: AP Top International News At 4:48 a... | 9 May 2010 | 2:24 am

Ash closes airports in Spain, Portugal, Italy, straddles trans-Atlantic routes

BRUSSELS (AP) — Eurocontrol says it expects further flight disruptions in European airspace as a plume of volcanic ash snakes through southern France, Switzerland and northern Italy. ...

Source: FOXNews.com | 9 May 2010 | 2:24 am

4 Afghans beheaded in fierce fight with militants

KABUL (AP) -- Four members of a community defense force protecting villagers in western Afghanistan were beheaded by militants in a weekend battle, an Afghan army official said Sunday....
Source: AP Top International News At 4:48 a... | 9 May 2010 | 2:22 am

Ice Crystals Clog Dome Meant To Contain Oil

The containment box had been considered the best hope of stanching the flow of oil into the Gulf in the short term. Meanwhile, an investigation by BP suggests the deadly blast on the oil rig was triggered by a bubble of methane gas that escaped from the well and shot up the drill column.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 May 2010 | 2:20 am

Russia's Medvedev salutes Allies on 65th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev has paid tribute to all the countries of the "anti-Hitler" coalition that defeated Nazi Germany 65 years ago as thousands of soldiers march...

Source: FOXNews.com | 9 May 2010 | 2:19 am

Pac-Man Movie Speculation

Rumor mill goes wild over possibility of Arad producing game-to-film.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 9 May 2010 | 2:10 am

US envoy 'troubled' by run-up to Myanmar election

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- A top U.S. official said Sunday that Washington is "troubled" by the political environment created by Myanmar's hard-line military regime ahead of the country's first elections in 20 years....
Source: AP Top International News At 4:48 a... | 9 May 2010 | 2:10 am

Earthquake hits Indonesia's Aceh

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits near the site of the 2004 quake that triggered the Indian Ocean tsunami.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 9 May 2010 | 2:09 am

Utah GOP convention ousts senator - Boston Globe

Telegraph.co.uk

Utah GOP convention ousts senator Boston Globe SALT LAKE CITY — Republican Senator Bob Bennett was thrown out of office yesterday by delegates at the Utah GOP convention in what represents a stunning defeat for a once-popular three-term incumbent who fell victim to a growing conservative movement ... Three-term Utah senator Robert Bennett loses his bid for reelectionNew York Daily News Bennett out; GOP delegates reject 18-year Senate veteranSalt Lake Tribune Utah GOP votes to bounce senator out of primaryChicago Sun-Times Wall Street Journal -Deseret News -CNN all 927 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 May 2010 | 2:08 am

Thai PM sticks with peace plan; wants quick answer

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Sunday he would not abandon efforts to find a peaceful solution to a two-month political crisis despite renewed violence in Bangkok that took the death toll to 29.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 May 2010 | 2:07 am

Man stabs 8 to death in latest China rampage

A Chinese man on a stabbing rampage killed eight people in the country's southeast, including his mother, wife and daughter, police and new reports said Sunday.



China - Asia - Police - Death - Country music
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 9 May 2010 | 2:02 am

Veteran Democrat faces anti-incumbent challenge

Democratic Rep. Alan Mollohan has delivered for his West Virginia district for nearly three decades — steering millions of dollars in projects that have helped an anemic economy.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 May 2010 | 2:01 am

Foreign troops join Russia's Victory Day parade - BBC News

Reuters UK

Foreign troops join Russia's Victory Day parade BBC News Troops from four Nato countries have marched for the first time in Russia's annual parade to mark victory in WWII. Soldiers from Britain, France, Poland and the US marched alongside Russian troops through Moscow's Red Square. ... Anger as NATO troops join Red Square paradeReuters Nato joins Russia for paradeAljazeera.net WWII Allies march in Moscow to mark 65 years since Nazi defeatHa'aretz The Associated Press -The Hindu -RIA Novosti all 676 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 May 2010 | 1:56 am

Expect No U.N. Climate Change Deal This Year, Indian Minister Says

The last U.N. conference on climate change in Copenhagen last December was seen as deeply disappointing as a deep rift showed between industrialized nations and developing countries.

Source: FOXNews.com | 9 May 2010 | 1:56 am

Expect no climate deal this year: Indian minister

The chance of a climate change agreement this year is remote because the United States and China are unwilling to make more commitments during the talks, India's environment minister said Sunday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 May 2010 | 1:50 am

Global climate change talks at a 'dead end' because of US, China reluctance: Indian minister

BEIJING (AP) — The chance of a climate change agreement this year is remote because the United States and China are unwilling to make more commitments during the talks, India's environment...

Source: FOXNews.com | 9 May 2010 | 1:50 am

Mexico extradites ex-gov. to US on drug charges

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico has extradited a former state governor to the United States to face charges of helping a cartel smuggling cocaine through the resort of Cancun en route to the U.S. market....
Source: AP Top International News At 4:48 a... | 9 May 2010 | 1:44 am

Dozens hurt as NY Staten Island ferry hits dock

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A ferry that was involved in a deadly crash in 2003 slammed into a dock in New York's borough of Staten Island on Saturday, injuring dozens of passengers in an accident authorities blamed on a mechanical problem.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 May 2010 | 1:37 am

Regulators eye curbs to slow stock price drops

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators are considering new curbs to slow stock trades when markets are plunging following Thursday's dramatic sell-off, two people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 9 May 2010 | 1:32 am

Margarito wins unanimous decision over Garcia

Antonio Margarito won a unanimous decision over Roberto Garcia on Saturday in his first fight in more than 15 months following a one-year suspension.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 May 2010 | 1:13 am

Betty White: golden hosting 'Saturday Night Live'

Betty White demonstrated how it's done as host of this week's "Saturday Night Live."
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 May 2010 | 1:08 am

Iran hangs 5 Kurdish activists for bombings

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran on Sunday hanged five Kurdish activists convicted of membership of armed opposition groups and involvement in bombings, the country's official news agency, IRNA, reported....
Source: AP Top International News At 4:48 a... | 9 May 2010 | 1:04 am

US warns Pakistan over Times Square bomb attempt - Times Online

Reuters

US warns Pakistan over Times Square bomb attempt Times Online The United States has delivered a tough new warning to Pakistan to crack down on Islamic militants or face severe consequences after the failed Times Square bombing. In a meeting on Friday between Stanley McChrystal, the US military commander in ... U.S. drone missiles kill at least six in PakistanReuters Intel officials: US missiles kill 10 in PakistanThe Associated Press 'US drone' missile strike hits north-west PakistanBBC News Lexington Dispatch -Aljazeera.net -New York Daily News all 1,204 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 9 May 2010 | 1:01 am

Town grieves for oil rig worker lost in explosion

Relatives, friends and co-workers of Donald Clark say they know the risks of oil-rig jobs – and why workers take them.

This town of dilapidated white houses set among cornfields has seen its population dwindle in recent years as lumber and healthcare jobs left.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Staten Island ferry crash injures dozens aboard

The Andrew J. Barberi, involved in a fatal accident seven years ago, apparently suffered mechanical failure and slammed into a dock. None of the injuries is considered life-threatening.

A Staten Island ferry that crashed seven years ago, killing 11 people, apparently suffered mechanical failure and slammed into a dock as it was approaching Staten Island on Saturday morning, authorities said. None of the more than 30 injuries was considered life-threatening.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Gates seeks big cuts in military spending

The Defense secretary invokes Dwight Eisenhower as he calls for spending reductions in military healthcare and the command structure. He wants to cut $10 billion to $15 billion from a $547-billion Pentagon base budget.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Utah Sen. Robert Bennett loses reelection bid

He is denied renomination at the state GOP convention, an early congressional casualty in a turbulent election season.

Utah Sen. Robert F. Bennett was defeated Saturday in his bid for reelection, making the three-term Republican lawmaker the first congressional incumbent to fall in this angry election season.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 9 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattles western Indonesia

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 rattled Indonesia's North Sumatra province Sunday, prompting a brief local tsunami watch, knocking out power and damaging some homes, officials said.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 May 2010 | 12:46 am

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattles western Indonesia; tsunami watch canceled

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 rattled Indonesia's North Sumatra province Sunday, prompting a brief local tsunami watch, knocking out power and damag...

Source: FOXNews.com | 9 May 2010 | 12:46 am

President Dmitry Medvedev (L) arrives at Makhachkala airport last month for a meeting with North Caucasus officials

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) arrives at Makhachkala airport last month for a meeting with officials in the North Caucasus Federal District. One person was killed when a car bomb exploded Sunday...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 9 May 2010 | 12:44 am

Iran hangs 5 Kurdish activists for bombings

Iran on Sunday hanged five Kurdish activists convicted of membership of armed opposition groups and involvement in bombings, the country's official news agency, IRNA, reported.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 May 2010 | 12:38 am

Iran hangs 5 Kurdish activists convicted of bombings, membership of armed opposition groups

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Sunday hanged five Kurdish activists convicted of membership of armed opposition groups and involvement in bombings, the country's official news agency, IRNA, reporte...

Source: FOXNews.com | 9 May 2010 | 12:38 am

7.4 quake strikes Indonesia

A local tsunami alert has been lifted after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra in Indonesia."Sea level readings indicate that a significant tsunami was not generated. Therefore the tsunami watch issued by this...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 9 May 2010 | 12:38 am

Car bomb explodes near Russian military base

A car bomb exploded near a military base in Russia's southern Dagestan region on Sunday, killing at least one person, a military official said.



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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 9 May 2010 | 12:36 am

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 has rattled northern Sumatra in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 has rattled northern Sumatra in Indonesia.

Source: FOXNews.com | 9 May 2010 | 12:32 am

Selleck's new Stone TV film honors late author

Tom Selleck's sixth turn for CBS as lawman Jesse Stone is bittersweet: The movie is airing less than five months after the death of Robert Parker, the novelist who created Stone.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 9 May 2010 | 12:01 am

'Murdered' Chinese man alive and well

A Chinese man who was supposedly hacked to death in a fight has reappeared in his hometown after 10 years, according to state media.Supposed killer Zhao Zhensheng has served 10 years of a 29-year sentence after he confessed to...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 8 May 2010 | 11:59 pm

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