Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:49:25 GMT
China says 42 dead, 66 trapped in mine explosion
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:07:58 GMT
AP - A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them.
Life requested for US suspect in Italy murder case
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:11:54 GMT
AP - Prosecutors on Saturday asked an Italian court to hand down life sentences to an American student and her ex-boyfriend for their alleged roles in the fatal stabbing of a young British woman during a drug-fueled sex game.
Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear sites
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:04:15 GMTAP - Iran will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack, a senior military commander said Saturday.
Italian police arrest 2 linked to Mumbai attacks
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:45:03 GMT
AP - Italian police on Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son accused of helping fund and providing logistical support for last year's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, authorities said.
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.
A New Indian Travel Fad: "Divorce Tourism"
(Time.com)
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:00 GMTTime.com - A few Indian tour operators are cashing in on Indian's rising divorce rate with a new offer: The perfect holiday -- just you, your spouse, and a relationship counselor
Emotion as life term sought for US student in Italy
(AFP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:25:26 GMT
AFP - Italian prosecutors on Saturday demanded life imprisonment for American student Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of Briton Meredith Kercher.
Mubarak vows not to tolerate attacks on Egyptians
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:49:25 GMT
AP - President Hosni Mubarak entered Egypt's bitter soccer row with Algeria on Saturday, vowing in a televised speech that attacks on Egyptians abroad will not be tolerated.
Reports: 101-yr-old Brazil architect back at work
(AP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:31:53 GMTAP - Famed 101-year-old Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer is reportedly back at work just weeks after surgery for gallstones and an intestinal tumor.
Activist refuses Madrid offer of refugee status
(AFP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:25:14 GMT
AFP - Western Sahara activist Aminatou Haidar has declined an offer by Madrid to grant her refugee status following her expulsion from the territory by Morocco, a representative said Saturday.
'Four injured' in rocket attack in Afghan capital
(AFP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:43:32 GMT
AFP - A rocket attack near the luxury Serena Hotel in Kabul has injured four people, including two members of the Afghan security forces, a spokesman for Afghanistan's health ministry said Saturday.
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 executives suspended over banknote probe
(AFP)
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:08:02 GMT
AFP - Two executives at a banknote-making firm part-owned by Australia's central bank have been suspended over a police probe into alleged bribery and kickbacks, officials said.
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.
Russia's Latest YouTube Craze: Exposing Police Corruption
(Time.com)
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMTTime.com - Russia has pledged to clean up its police forces -- again -- after whistleblowers posted videos online complaining of corruption, low pay and poor working conditions
'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.
