West lowers sights for new Iran sanctions at un - Reuters

Telegraph.co.ukWest lowers sights for new Iran sanctions at unReutersUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Western powers are gearing up for talks on a fourth round of UN sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear program but will not target Iran's energy sector to ensure Russia's and China's support ...US presses Iran over nuclear dealPRESS TVUN inspectors to visit Iran's second uranium plantAFPNuclear fuel won't go abroad, Iranian saysLos Angeles TimesNew York Times -Christian Science Monitor -BBC Newsall 2,578 news articles »

Will disputes derail Iraqs election? - BBC News

Washington PostWill disputes derail Iraq's election?BBC NewsThe general elections planned for January in Iraq have been thrown into doubt by the vetoing of a long-delayed election law by the country's Sunni Vice-President, Tariq al-Hashemi, and by a threatened boycott by the Kurds in the north ...Iraqi Veto Threatens Parliamentary VoteWall Street JournalIraq vice president vetos new election lawLos Angeles TimesIraq January Election on HoldVoice of AmericaAljazeera.net -The Associated Press -Boston Globeall 1,516 news articles »

Afghan corruption a political obstacle - BBC News

Voice of AmericaAfghan corruption a political obstacleBBC NewsThe problem of corruption in Afghanistan was highlighted recently when an international survey placed the country as the second most corrupt in the world. The survey was carried out by Transparency International, an organisation that ...Africa: Corruption Perception - Nigeria's Rating WorsensAllAfrica.comUK's Standing Declines on Corruption IndexWall Street JournalAfghanistan sinks in new corruption rankingReutersBloomberg -Voice of America -Radio Australiaall 878 news articles »

Africa: Climate Change and the Population Bomb: A Debate Not to Shy Away From - AllAfrica.com

Environment News ServiceAfrica: Climate Change and the Population 'Bomb': A Debate Not to Shy Away FromAllAfrica.comThe United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released its "State of the World Population 2009" report on the 18th of November. It chose to take up a politically delicate topic, the relationship between climate change, population stabilisation and the ...UN says Women Especially Vulnerable to Effects of Climate ChangeVoice of AmericaUN report: women hit hardest by climate changeXinhuaUNFPA launches 2009 World Population ReportGhana News AgencyTimes Online -GMA news.tv -Radio Australiaall 307 news articles »

Bomber kills 19 outside Pakistan court - AFP

CBC.caBomber kills 19 outside Pakistan courtAFPPESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide bomber struck a court in Peshawar Thursday killing 19 people, the sixth attack on the northwestern city in 11 days as Pakistani troops press a major anti-Taliban offensive. The bomber hit at the main gate of the building, ...Bombing Kills 19 in Peshawar as Pakistan Captures Taliban BasesBloombergSuicide bomb kills 19 in Pakistani city of PeshawarBBC NewsSixteen dead in Peshawar bomb attackTimes OnlineNew York Times -Reuters -CNN Internationalall 1,791 news articles »

Obama wraps up 4-nation tour of Asia - CNN International

guardian.co.ukObama wraps up 4-nation tour of AsiaCNN InternationalSeoul, South Korea (CNN) -- President Obama wrapped up an eight-day tour of Asia on Thursday, holding talks with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and speaking to American troops at Osan Air Base. Nuclear negotiations involving North Korea and Iran ...Barack Obama calls on North Korea to end nuclear provocationguardian.co.ukOn last day in Asia, Obama sets N.Korea talks dateAFPObama: US, allies discussing steps against IranCNNReuters -The Associated Press -Voice of Americaall 2,601 news articles »

China joins world condemnation of East Jerusalem building plan - Haaretz

guardian.co.ukChina joins world condemnation of East Jerusalem building planHaaretzBy Haaretz Service and Agencies China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday added to a chorus of American, European and Palestinian demands that Israel halt construction in East Jerusalem, days after Israel announced plans to build 900 new homes in the ...Mideast Peace Talks Hang in Balance Over AbbasNew York TimesChina criticizes approved Gilo expansionJerusalem PostChina criticizes new Israeli move on settlementsYnetnewsBBC News -FOXNews -Voice of Americaall 3,277 news articles »

Karzai Sworn in for Second Term as Afghan President - Voice of America

Times OnlineKarzai Sworn in for Second Term as Afghan PresidentVoice of AmericaBy VOA News Afghan President Hamid Karzai has been sworn in for a second five-year term following his disputed victory in fraud-marred presidential elections. The inauguration was held Thursday at the presidential palace in the capital Kabul. ...Karzai sworn in for 2nd term, vows to combat corruptionWashington PostExcerpts: Karzai inaugural speechBBC NewsHamid Karzai sets Afghan security target in inauguration speechguardian.co.ukNew York Times -AFP -Telegraph.co.ukall 3,256 news articles »

RPT-UPDATE 2-Ukraine PM seeks to calm fears of new gas war - Reuters

BBC NewsRPT-UPDATE 2-Ukraine PM seeks to calm fears of new gas warReutersKIEV, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, seeking to dispel European fears of a new gas war with Russia, on Wednesday said an agreement struck with Moscow in January guaranteed Russian gas transit in 2010. ...Ukraine Raises Transit Rates on Russian GasNew York TimesUkraine's president asks Russia to alter gas contractRIA NovostiRussian, Ukrainian PMs meet to discuss gas issuesBusinessWeekReuters UK -Xinhua -AFPall 489 news articles »

Leaders meet to elect EU president - Aljazeera.net

Times OnlineLeaders meet to elect EU presidentAljazeera.netLeaders from the European Union's 27 member states are meeting in the Belgian capital to decide on who will become the bloc's first full-time president. The decision is expected to be worked out during a three-hour working dinner in Brussels on ...What will Europe president and foreign minister do?BBC NewsEU leaders to choose first full-time presidentXinhuaEU president: Herman Van Rompuy opposes Turkey joiningTelegraph.co.ukWall Street Journal -AFP -New York Timesall 654 news articles »

A Thaw? Obama Appears on Fox News Channel - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Washington PostA Thaw? Obama Appears on Fox News ChannelSeattle Post IntelligencerGarrett began by welcoming Obama and wishing his family a happy holiday season. The president said he was glad to be on and wished "the Fox family" the same. The Obama administration and Fox News have had an icy relationship, ...Feud not mentioned in Obama interviewThe Associated PressObama Calls Stimulus Data Errors 'Side Issue,' Says Focus Is on Job GrowthFOXNewsFOX News Interview With Obama Follows A 'Lightning Round' Format (VIDEO)Huffington Post (blog)Examiner.com -Reuters -24/7 Wall St. (blog)all 700 news articles »

Learning From Sarah Palin - Huffington Post (blog)

Zap2it.comLearning From Sarah PalinHuffington Post (blog)Watching Sarah Palin on Oprah made me recall a wonderful quote by Catherine Aird: "If you can't be a good example, you'll just have to serve as a horrible warning." Which is Palin? A good example ... or a horrible warning? The answer is both. 1. ...Palin: Jewish settlements should expandMonsters and Critics.comPalin? Prejean? Please.TwirlitBarack Obama tells CNN he 'probably won't' read Sarah Palin bookExaminer.comCBS News -Entertainment Weekly -TheInsider.comall 58 news articles »

OK, so in Dixon case, whos pulling what on whom? - Baltimore Sun

The Wichita EagleOK, so in Dixon case, who's pulling what on whom?Baltimore SunThe real crime in State of Maryland v. Sheila Ann Dixon: By resting their case without testimony from the mayor's former boyfriend, prosecutors robbed us of the spectacle of ex-lovers turning on each other. ...Closing arguments set in Baltimore mayor's theft trialWashington PostClosing Arguments Set In Baltimore Mayor's TrialWJZDixon Jury to Get Case ThursdayABC2 NewsThe Associated Press -Examiner.com -Baltimore Sunall 221 news articles »

NJ gov, gov-elect to address town officials - Philadelphia Inquirer

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comNJ gov, gov-elect to address town officialsPhiladelphia InquirerAP ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - New Jersey's municipal leaders will hear two views of the state's state of affairs Thursday. Gov. Jon Corzine and Gov.-elect Chris Christie are set to speak to hundreds of officials at the League of Municipalities convention in ...Local officials wonder if Trenton can changeThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comChristie committee: NJ finances worse than thoughtThe Associated PressPhotos: Blue Mass remembers New Jersey's fallen officersnewjerseynewsroom.comExaminer.com -The News Journal -NorthJersey.comall 111 news articles »

Rage at UC fee hike in LA, Berkeley protests - San Francisco Chronicle

The Associated PressRage at UC fee hike in LA, Berkeley protestsSan Francisco Chronicle(11-19) 04:00 PST LOS ANGELES - -- The UC regents are expected to put the final seal today on a hefty 32 percent tuition increase as students resume the protests that shut down their board meeting three times Wednesday and required campus police in ...UC expected to raise student fees 32%Los Angeles TimesFee hikes anger UC studentsSan Diego Union TribuneCalifornia university students protest tuition hikesCNNDaily Californian -Daily Nexus -Monterey County Heraldall 508 news articles »

State budget drowning in red ink for next year - San Francisco Chronicle

The Associated PressState budget drowning in red ink for next yearSan Francisco ChronicleCalifornia again is facing a mammoth budget deficit and the prospect of more severe cuts to state services, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office warned in a report released Wednesday. Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor said the state will face a ...California faces $20B deficits for years to comeThe Associated PressCalifornia Deficit May Reach $21 Bln, Analyst SaysBloombergCalifornia needs $20.7 billion more to balance next budgetSacramento BeeCentral Valley Business Times -News10.net -Los Angeles Timesall 557 news articles »

GOP senators grill Holder on decision to try 9/11 suspects in federal court - Dallas Morning News

Los Angeles TimesGOP senators grill Holder on decision to try 9/11 suspects in federal courtDallas Morning NewsWASHINGTON – In a series of testy exchanges, Republican senators confronted Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday over his decision to try the Sept. 11 terrorism suspects in civilian court. President Barack Obama, meanwhile, expressed certainty ...Holder Defends Decision to Use US Court for 9/11 TrialNew York TimesHolder Struggles to Defend 911 Trial DecisionsThe Washington IndependentMichael Diamond column: New York is right place for Mohammed trialAppleton Post CrescentNew York Post -Courthouse News Service -The Associated Pressall 1,105 news articles »

Cargo ship crew fends off pirates - Boston Globe

guardian.co.ukCargo ship crew fends off piratesBoston GlobePirates have attacked the Maersk Alabama twice in seven months. (Roberto Schmidt/ AFP/ Getty Images) By Brian MacQuarrie and Andrew Ryan BOURNE - The sea is in the blood of Captain Paul Rochford, a great-grandson of a New Bedford whaling skipper, ...Second pirate attack repelledMississippi PressEx-crewmen: Company wouldn't rename targeted shipThe Associated PressPirate attack haltedAttleboro Sun ChronicleHouston Chronicle -Bloomberg -Voice of Americaall 1,330 news articles »

Army Corps of Engineers blamed for Hurricane Katrina levee breaches - Los Angeles Times

New York Daily NewsArmy Corps of Engineers blamed for Hurricane Katrina levee breachesLos Angeles TimesA federal judge says the agency showed 'gross negligence' in the years before Katrina. The ruling could leave the government open to billions in claims. By Richard Fausset Reporting from Atlanta - In a ruling that could leave the government open to ...Hurricane Katrina Victims Win $719698 From US in First TrialBloombergCourt: Army Corps of Engineers liable for Katrina floodingCNN InternationalUS Army blamed for Katrina floodsBBC NewsWashington Post -RTT News -WDAM-TVall 611 news articles »

At 2074 pages and $849 billion, Senate health bill arrives - CNN

New York Daily NewsAt 2074 pages and $849 billion, Senate health bill arrivesCNNAfter months of debate around the country and in its committees, the full US Senate will take up the health care bill. Washington (CNN) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping health care bill that would expand health ...Senate health bill's cost at $849BPhiladelphia InquirerSenate unveils $849 billion health care packageDallas Morning NewsSenate girds for historic debate on health billThe Associated PressWall Street Journal -The Money Times -San Jose Mercury Newsall 1,897 news articles »

Holder Defends Decision to Use US Court for 9/11 Trial - New York Times

Brisbane TimesHolder Defends Decision to Use US Court for 9/11 TrialNew York TimesAttorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. fought off criticism Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee over his choice not to use a military commission. By CHARLIE SAVAGE WASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. on Wednesday defended his ...Views mixed Attorney general also faces questions in Senate hearingWashington PostMichael Diamond column: New York is right place for Mohammed trialAppleton Post Crescent9/11 kin put heat on HolderNew York PostCourthouse News Service -The Associated Press -Newsdayall 1,112 news articles »

Ship is pirate target again - Philadelphia Inquirer

guardian.co.ukShip is pirate target againPhiladelphia InquirerAP NAIROBI, Kenya - Somalian pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama yesterday for the second time in seven months and were thwarted this time by private guards on board the US-flagged ship who fired off guns and a high-decibel noise ...Cargo ship crew fends off piratesBoston GlobeSecond pirate attack repelledMississippi PressIs There a Sound Defense Against the Somali Pirates?TIMEThe Associated Press -Attleboro Sun Chronicle -Houston Chronicleall 1,333 news articles »

China joins world condemnation of East Jerusalem building plan - Haaretz

guardian.co.ukChina joins world condemnation of East Jerusalem building planHaaretzBy Haaretz Service and Agencies China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday added to a chorus of American, European and Palestinian demands that Israel halt construction in East Jerusalem, days after Israel announced plans to build 900 new homes in the ...Mideast Peace Talks Hang in Balance Over AbbasNew York TimesChina criticizes approved Gilo expansionJerusalem PostChina criticizes new Israeli move on settlementsYnetnewsBBC News -FOXNews -Voice of Americaall 3,279 news articles »

At Least 18 Reported Dead in Pakistan Blast - Voice of America

CBC.caAt Least 18 Reported Dead in Pakistan BlastVoice of AmericaBy VOA News Pakistani officials say a suicide bomber killed at least 18 people outside a court building in Peshawar Thursday, in the latest attack to strike the northwestern city. The bombing was the sixth in less than two weeks in and around Peshawar. ...Bomber kills 19 outside Pakistan courtAFPBombing Kills 19 in Peshawar as Pakistan Captures Taliban BasesBloombergSuicide bomb kills 19 in Pakistani city of PeshawarBBC NewsTimes Online -New York Times -Reutersall 1,790 news articles »

Army Corps of Engineers blamed for Hurricane Katrina levee breaches - Los Angeles Times

New York Daily NewsArmy Corps of Engineers blamed for Hurricane Katrina levee breachesLos Angeles TimesA federal judge says the agency showed 'gross negligence' in the years before Katrina. The ruling could leave the government open to billions in claims. By Richard Fausset Reporting from Atlanta - In a ruling that could leave the government open to ...Hurricane Katrina Victims Win $719698 From US in First TrialBloombergCourt: Army Corps of Engineers liable for Katrina floodingCNN InternationalUS Army blamed for Katrina floodsBBC NewsRTT News -NPR -WGMEall 611 news articles »