Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:39:20 GMT
Pope and Anglican leader agree on closer relations
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:53:53 GMT
AP - After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI assured the archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday that he is still committed to seeking closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans.
Coal mine blast kills 42 in China, 66 trapped
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:38:39 GMT
AP - Rescuers working in frigid cold and darkness tried to reach 66 people believed trapped a third of a mile (half a kilometer) underground after a huge gas explosion Saturday ripped through a coal mine in northern China, killing at least 42 people.
Quick restart of Big Bang machine stuns scientists
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:42:05 GMT
AP - Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world's largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.
Life requested for US suspect in Italy murder case
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:46:44 GMT
AP - Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game — charges the U.S. woman dismissed as "pure fantasy."
Italian police arrest 2 linked to Mumbai attacks
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:46:59 GMT
AP - Italian police on Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son who allegedly spent just over $200 to set up a reliable and untraceable phone network that was used by the militants who carried out last year's terror attacks in Mumbai, India.
Three Key Lessons from Obama's China Tour
(Time.com)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:05:00 GMTTime.com - What we learned from the American President's journey through the Middle Kingdom
Two Pakistanis suspected of Mumbai attack funding arrested
(AFP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:16:51 GMT
AFP - Two Pakistanis have been arrested in Italy on suspicion of having sent money to people implicated in the Mumbai attacks in November 2008, Italian media reported Saturday, citing anti-terror police.
Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:13:53 GMTAP - Hamas announced Saturday evening that it has reached an agreement with other militant groups in Gaza to stop firing rockets at southern Israeli towns to prevent retaliatory attacks.
Chavez praises alleged terrorist Carlos the Jackal
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:43:06 GMTAP - Hugo Chavez has defended the alleged terrorist mastermind Carlos the Jackal, saying the Venezuelan imprisoned in France was an important "revolutionary fighter" who supported the cause of the Palestinians.
South Africa creates special 'World Cup courts'
(AFP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:20:09 GMT
AFP - South Africa plans to create special courts dedicated to handling crimes committed during the World Cup, aiming to speed up the judicial process, especially for cases involving foreigners.
Bangladesh arrests 14 suspected Islamic extremists
(AFP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:39:20 GMT
AFP - Police in southwestern Bangladesh on Saturday said they had arrested 14 suspected Islamic militants who had links to a banned group.
Tories, Liberals slip as NDP surges: poll
(Reuters)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:00:52 GMTReuters - Canada's ruling Conservatives and the main opposition Liberals both lost ground in a poll published on Friday as the left-leaning New Democrats enjoyed a surprising surge in public support.
Australia issues 'catastrophic' alerts as fires rage
(AFP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:00:31 GMT
AFP - Australia has issued "catastrophic" alerts after record-breaking temperatures and wild lightning storms sparked more than 100 fires across the country, officials said Saturday.
Is imam a terror recruiter or just an incendiary preacher?
(McClatchy Newspapers)
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:12:00 GMTMcClatchy Newspapers - CAIRO, Egypt — The Yemeni-American imam who's been under renewed scrutiny after the deadly shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, preaches against alcohol, birthday parties, black magic and extramarital sex. He also supports armed struggle — jihad — against the U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq, and has encouraged extremist insurgents in Pakistan and Somalia.
Honduras interim leader may step down. Will that help President Zelaya?
(The Christian Science Monitor)
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMTThe Christian Science Monitor - For months, ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya – with the backing of the world community – has demanded that Roberto Micheletti step down as the interim president of this Central American nation roiled in political conflict.
Dangerous Game: The Next Round of the U.S.-Iran Nuclear Face-Off
(Time.com)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:05:00 GMT
Time.com - While Tehran pushes to renegotiate a deal on nuclear fuel, the U.S. is pushing for more sanctions. Iran seems to be betting that it can withstand whatever Washington can muster
'Hug an Arab Day' Welcome in Wake of Ft Hood
(OneWorld.net)
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:36 GMTOneWorld.net - DEARBORN, Nov 20 (Arab Detroit / New America Media) - In the Facebook world, November 20th is a day of
importance. It is the official "Hug an Arab Day," an event that has
only been circulating the social website for the past two weeks, but
has thus far managed to confirm 13,593 members.
