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Israeli strike misses target, kills 4 Palestinians
USATODAY.com World - Top Stories Israeli military shelling aimed at Palestinian militants missed its target Tuesday, killing three children and their uncle and wounding 13 other ... Syrian forces kill 6 in mosque attack: residents
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DealBook: Goldman Chief Expected to Testify at Galleon Trial
NYT > Business The government says it will call Lloyd C. Blankfein, the chief executive of Goldman Sachs, as a witness in the insider trading trial of Raj Rajaratnam, the Galleon Group's co-founder. |
Equinox raises heat on Inmet-Lundin merger
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Hostile bidder sees new chance in changes to Panama mine power supply Homewood patriarch raised sons with respect, discipline, joy
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Life upended for wife of Japan nuclear plant worker
MSNBC.com: World news Honda cancels overtime shift at Ontario plant
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Russia's Etalon Group developer says to float shares on LSE
RIA Novosti Etalon Group Limited, one of Russia's largest real estate developers, has filed an application for its Global Depository Receipts to be admitted to listing on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market under the ETLN ticker, it said on Wednesday. U.S., France, U.K. agree on NATO's key role in Libyan operation RIA Novosti |
Suit accusing Perdue managers of illegal hiring moves to Md.
baltimoresun.com - Business Judge grants defendants' request to move case from Alabama Seward tax preparer accused of filing fraudulent returns PittsburghLIVE.com |
Ravens may move training camp from McDaniel College
baltimoresun.com - World If start delayed by lockout, team would hold public practices at M&T Bank Stadium Allies Strain to Mend Split WSJ.com: What's News Europe |
Africa: NGOs Oppose Human Rights Clause in Trade Agreements
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance Part of the delay in the finalisation of the economic partnership agreements (EPAs) is due to the so-called non-execution clause that gives the EU the power to take steps against its African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) trading partners if they violate hu Light-speed trick in stock trades BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
Is nature trying to tell us something?
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Is the close timing between the Deepwater Horizon and Fukushima disasters just coincidence?
Ponting tells team he's staying on
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
Glenn Beck Contemplates Starting Own Channel
NYT > Business It is believed that Glenn Beck is thinking about starting a cable channel, or expanding his online video service, after his contract with Fox ends. |
US military denies shooting civilians
The Age News Headlines US troops opened fire on villagers in an operation to rescue two jet fighter crew after their warplane crashed in the east of the country, according to British report. Indian policeman shoots self to win bravery award The Age World Headlines |
Nuclear Industry in Russia Sells Safety, Taught by Chernobyl
RIA Novosti Independent nuclear safety experts say Russias reactors for export are as safe as those of their international peers. But that has not insulated the Russian industry from criticism, including the rate of deal-making and the endorsement of nuclear safety t Obama Letter Could Sell For $10,000 At Auction NPR Topics: Business |
Judge: Batch property can be seized
PittsburghLIVE.com A Murrysville group can now pocket some of Charlie Batch's personal property, including two Super Bowl rings, to recover the money the Steelers backup quarterback owes the company. Albania police seize 200 kilos of cocaine The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
An election would rule out a spring interest rate hike
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Plus, how the budget stacks up on jobs and growth Kenya: Higher Motor Insurance Costs Loom in Change of Market Rules AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance |
Calls for segregated seating rise with tensions on flights
USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories Increasingly crowded flights and rising tensions are fueling calls for segregated seating, but critics question where it could lead. City bets on chance of interest rate rise
Telegraph Business |
U.S. Returns Young Girl, a Citizen, to Guatemala
Americas - International Herald Tribune The case of Emily Ruiz, 4, illustrates the problems that can arise when children, born in the United States, are citizens and their parents are illegal immigrants. |
NYC judge rejects Google book settlement
USATODAY.com Money - Top Stories Saying Google had overstretched, a federal judge on Tuesday rejected a deal that would have let the company make money presiding over the world's ... Judge Rejects Google Books Settlement
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Interest-rate swap ruling blow to banks
Telegraph Business Banks that sold complex derivative products to German clients have been opened up to millions of euros in claims after a court ruling on Tuesday.
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Yemen opposition call for mass protests on Friday
Reuters: International News SANAA (Reuters) - Yemen opposition groups called on protesters to march on President Ali Abdullah Saleh's Sanaa palace on Friday to demand he step down, hoping to end a crisis that his allies abroad fear will benefit Islamic militants. Saudi arrests 100 Shi'ite protesters: rights group
Reuters: International News Syria: security forces fire on protestors outside mosque Telegraph News | International News Five Syrian protesters 'shot dead' in Daraa The Age World Headlines Five Syrian protesters 'shot dead' in Daraa The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Five Syrian protestors 'shot dead' in Deraa The Age World Headlines Five Syrian protestors 'shot dead' in Deraa The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Five Syrian protestors 'shot dead' in Daraa The Age World Headlines Five Syrian protestors 'shot dead' in Daraa The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Syrian police fire teargas to quell protests: activist The Age World Headlines Syrian police fire teargas to quell protests: activist The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Five Syrian protesters 'shot dead' The Age World Headlines Five Syrian protesters 'shot dead' The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Five Syria protesters 'shot dead' in Daraa The Age World Headlines Five Syria protesters 'shot dead' in Daraa The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Ditch the witch: protesters savage PM The Age News Headlines Pinocchio Gillard: protesters savage PM The Age News Headlines |
Marines Face Questions About Rescue of Officers in Libya
Africa & Middle East - International Herald Tribune An American pilot and a weapons officer were rescued after their warplane crashed near Benghazi, but Marines faced accusations that shots were fired at villagers. |
New homes become a bad deal in weak markets
MSNBC.com: Business Tsunami Alters Sushi Markets
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Arab Revolts Force Diplomats to Remake Lives and Careers
Africa & Middle East - International Herald Tribune An extraordinary wave of sudden ex-diplomats are, depending on ones point of view, exhibiting uncommon courage or a savvy instinct for self-preservation. |
Buffett Looks Beyond Home Turf to India
WSJ.com: What's News Asia Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett said the U.S. economy is improving steadily month by month, but added his company is also looking beyond its home turf to countries such as India which offer attractive investment opportunities. Buffett Looks Beyond Home Turf to India WSJ.com: What's News US |
Tucson suspect Jared Loughner's evaluation limited
USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories Shooting suspect Jared Loughner's evaluation ordered on Monday will determine his competency for trial, not sanity at time of Tucson killings. ... Ocean City council passes limited outdoor smoking ban
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Libya Crisis Thrusts U.S. Africa Command Into Leadership Role
Africa & Middle East - International Herald Tribune The U.S. Africa Command is setting aside its civilian-military duties to lead the initial phase of a complex, multinational shooting war. |
Israel launches air strike on Gaza after rocket attack
The Globe and Mail - World News Tensions have soared since Gaza militants launched their heaviest mortar barrage against Israel in years Education Activity Launches Online Preregistration
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Mexican drug lord's family: He's suffering in jail
MSNBC.com: World news Jail for businessman who blew $68m
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Republican hopefuls race to sever links with the past
FT.com - World Republican candidates racing to win the right to challenge Barack Obama in the 2012 US presidential poll are scrambling to shed positions that would lose them support with the partys increasingly conservative base In El Salvador, Obama offers hope, funds The Age World Headlines |
Public Pension Funds Caught in a Squeeze
WSJ.com: What's News US Some public pension funds are finding themselves caught in a squeeze between actuaries worried about future benefit costs and local governments worried about immediate budgets strains. Default tops European rescue fund agenda FT.com - UK Homepage |
Libya: the innocent are still being attacked, says US forces chief
Telegraph News | International News The head of US forces in Libya said on Tuesday that Col Muammar Gaddafi was continuing to attack civilians despite the allied military intervention.
Airstrikes slow Gadhafi's forces
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Uncertainty and Cruelty Followed Times Journalists Held in Libya
Africa & Middle East - International Herald Tribune Four Times journalists described their treatment at the hands of government troops before their release. |
| EUROPE: France: Concert Hall Gutted in Fire
Europe - International Herald Tribune An early-morning fire gutted the historic lyse Montmartre concert hall in Paris, French officials said. |
DealBook: Does It Matter Where Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Is Filed?
NYT > Business A proposal in the Senate would restrict bankruptcy filings to companies' headquarter states. But there are problems with drawing lines on where Chapter 11 cases should go. |
Google Hits A Snag In Digitizing World's Books
NPR Topics: Business Google has been scanning millions of books from libraries around the world. Some are called orphan works because it's hard to find the author but the books are still covered by copyright laws. Google and the Author's Guild reached an agreement on orphan w Gabon: Private Sector Outpaces Govt in Digital TV AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance |
Japan estimates quake damage at up $300 billion: report
Reuters: International News TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government estimates material damage from a deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck the country's northeast this month at 15-25 trillion yen ($185-308 billion), making it the costliest ever natural disaster, the Nikkei new Damage to Japan's economy may be worse than thought USATODAY.com Money - Top Stories |
U.S. jet crew safe after crash in Libya
USATODAY.com World - Top Stories U.S. forces safely recovered the two-man crew of an American fighter jet after it crashed in eastern Libya, Pentagon officials said Tuesday. Bus crash in New York City casts light on safety violations
USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories |
Libya no-fly zone cost could hit $1 billion in months
Reuters: International News WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The no-fly zone over Libya could end up costing the Western coalition more than $1 billion if the operation drags on more than a couple of months, defense analysts say.
Japanese disaster now world's costliest
The Globe and Mail - World News Japanese disaster now world's costliest The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Legislation costs businesses 2bn BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition Cost of Japan's disasters up to $300bn The Age World Headlines Cost of Japan's disasters up to $300bn The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Japan rebuilding to cost 25tn yen BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition Supervalu Cost Cuts Are in the Bag WSJ.com: What's News US Military Involvement in Libya Costs Taxpayers Millions U.S. News US role in Libya costing millions Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org Japan quake becomes world's costliest natural disaster Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org Health Law Imposes Medicaid Cost on States United Networks News Headlines Rebuilding to cost 25tn yen United Networks News Headlines Cost Factor Shadows Libya Mission United Networks News Headlines US role in Libya costs hundreds of millions so far United Networks News Headlines |
Leonard Green considering bid for BJ's Wholesale Club
USATODAY.com Money - Top Stories Investment firm Leonard Green & Partners is considering an offer to acquire warehouse club operator BJ's Wholesale Club. Banks Consider $25 Billion Financing for Tepco
WSJ.com: What's News US |
Business bemoans uncertainty from lame duck budget
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Measures were friendly for corporations but expected election worries some about resulting investment climate Small business says budget gains hitting the right notes
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Moscow mayor boosts metro bomb security
RIA Novosti Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has ordered an increase in the number of sniffer dogs patrolling the metro, a year after suicide bombings hit two of its stations. Indonesia mail bombs 'had terrorist link' The Age World Headlines |
Tokyo water unsafe for babies, farm food blocked
The Age World Headlines Tokyo on Wednesday warned that radioactive iodine over twice the safe level for infants had been detected in its tap water due to the disaster at a quake-hit nuclear plant northeast of Japan's capital. Tokyo water unsafe for babies, farm food blocked The Age World Headlines |
MPC minutes: How the Bank of England's hawks and doves voted in March 2011
Telegraph Business A quick guide to the nine Bank of England policy makers who will decide when interest rates go up and how they voted at the January meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee.
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Desecration, attacks at ancient Jewish cemetery
AP Top Headlines At 6:09 p.m. EDT JERUSALEM (AP) -- A wide patch of steep hillside overlooking Jerusalem's Old City holds row after row of graves. Biblical prophets, revered rabbis and a prime minister are buried there. Yet many of the tombstones have been smashed, litter is strewn ar Infrequent Sex, Exercise Can Trigger Heart Attacks TIME: Top Stories |
Kenya: State Wanted to Arrest Raila - Wikileaks
AllAfrica News: United States, Canada and Africa THE American Embassy believed in March 2007 that President Kibaki's government planned to arrest opposition leader Raila Odinga over the controversial Artur Brothers, according to Wikileaks. "Post (the embassy) has various pieces of evidence suggesting th Request for help gets Uniontown caller arrested PittsburghLIVE.com |
Date announced for 7/7 verdicts
BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition The inquest verdicts on the 7/7 London bombings will be announced on Friday 6 May. Fernandez to announce he'll not seek new term, Nacional reports Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org |
Detroit suffers 25% loss, population lowest in 100 years
USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories Detroit's population plunged 25% in the past decade to 713,777, the lowest count since 1910, four years before Henry Ford offered $5 a day to ... A year after passage, health care law still abstract
USATODAY.com Washington - Top Stories |
Expats in Japan Tiptoe Back to Work
WSJ.com: What's News Asia Life in Japan is showing tentative signs of returning to normal, but a fresh challenge may be facing the expats and Japanese who left and are now trickling back to offices: how to cope with ostracism and anger from colleagues who worked through the crisis Westinghouse nuclear work in China continues PittsburghLIVE.com |
At War: You Say You Want a Revolution ... Well, You Know
Asia - Pacific - International Herald Tribune Standing in the heat, being jostled by police officers -- a would-be revolutionary finds that starting an uprising to be hard work. |
Tokyo Issues Tap Water Warning for Infants
Asia - Pacific - International Herald Tribune Infants in and around Tokyo should not drink tap water, a Tokyo official said Wednesday, after radioactive iodine was detected in the capitals water supply. |
Parents want prosecution in teen suicide case
MSNBC.com: U.S. news Kenya: Women in Teso Want Mututho Law Applied
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S.D. governor signs 3-day wait for abortion into law
USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard signed a law Tuesday requiring women to wait three days after meeting with a doctor to have an abortion, the ... South Dakota requires 3-day wait before abortion
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Yemen parliament votes for emergency law
The Age World Headlines Yemen's parliament has approved a request by the country's embattled president to impose emergency law for 30 days. Yemen parliament votes for emergency law The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
South Dakota Requires Visit to Pregnancy Center Before Abortion
NYT > Washington South Dakota became the first state to require all women seeking abortions to first attend a consultation at a pregnancy help center. |
| EUROPE: Britain: Student Visas Restricted
Europe - International Herald Tribune Restrictions on student visa were announced in the wake of concerns that they provided an easy route into Britain for those seeking to sidestep stringent immigration controls. US to accept H-1B visa applications from April 1 USA-World-The Times of India |
Libya: interview with man who helped rescue US jet pilot
Telegraph News | International News When Libyan Younis Amruni saw a coalition fighter jet crash to the ground he was among the first on the scene. |
Japan earthquake: organised crime gangs preying on victims
Telegraph News | International News Incidents of petty theft are turning into reports of organised criminals preying on the victims of the Great Kanto-Tohoku Earthquake in northern Japan.
Wikileaks' New Victim: U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
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Ivanka Trump stalking suspect faces new NY charges
United Networks News Headlines (00:04 UTC) AP Analysis: War trumps peace and a president's trip United Networks News Headlines |
Nigeria: Trafficking in Human Beings
AllAfrica News: Women and Gender The Italian ambassador to Nigeria recently claimed that Nigerians constitute one of the largest African migrant groups in his country. In fact, according to various research findings, Nigerian women in particular account for about 90 per cent of all Afric Man held in US may be Melbourne trafficker The Age World Headlines |
FBI eyes cross-burning in prosperous U.S. town
USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories An 11-foot (3.3-meter) cross was stolen from a church and set on fire next to the home of a black family, igniting anger and disbelief in a prosperous, ... Cross-burning in prosperous US town
Telegraph News | International News |
More Pain for Airlines, but This Time Carriers Are Ready
NYT > Business Winter storms, unrest in the Middle East, and disasters in Japan are affecting the bottom line of air carriers. |
Judge throws out Google book deal
FT.com - UK Homepage The search companys landmark settlement with book publishers and authors was rejected by a US judge, throwing into jeopardy an industry-wide deal Pirates' McDonald scheduled to throw bullpen session today PittsburghLIVE.com |
Oil sands tax incentives targeted
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Even if federal budget doesnt fly, Ottawa looks to shift burden on to sector awash in cash Four senators target DUI checkpoint apps
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Exiles Lawyer Questions Tapes in Perjury Trial
Americas - International Herald Tribune A defense lawyer questioned a reporters interviews with an anti-Castro exile implicated in bombings. |
China says talks are way forward on Iran nuclear issue
Reuters: International News BEIJING (Reuters) - China called for dialogue to resolve the international standoff over Iran's nuclear program, reiterating its long-held position that Tehran is entitled to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesd Italy calls migrant crisis talks BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
China: Tainted Pork Renews Food Safety Fears
TIME: Top World Stories Pork produced by the country's largest meat processor was found to contain an illegal chemical called Clenbuterol, raising fresh doubts about the government's ability to enforce food safety lawsChina: Tainted Pork Renews Food Safety Fears
TIME: Top Stories |
Half or more of US public supports Barack Obama on Libya
USA-World-The Times of India At least half the US public approves of President Barack Obama's military action in Libya, despite growing criticism from Republicans and some Democrats in Congress, recent polling data suggests.
TIME: Top Stories |
Groupon President Stepping Down
WSJ.com: What's News US Groupon's president and chief operating officer Rob Solomon said he is stepping down from his position at the fast-growing Internet company in the coming months. Midsomer's boss to 'step down' BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
State school bills hailed as relief
PittsburghLIVE.com Pennsylvania school officials have long complained that arcane state mandates hinder their ability to cut costs, but a group of state senators says a package of reform bills announced on Tuesday may make budgeting a little easier. Seton-La Salle girls fall in state semis PittsburghLIVE.com |
Clash on Conservative Budget Could Spur Canadian Election
Americas - International Herald Tribune Canadas Conservative government appeared destined for certain defeat after all three opposition parties said that they would not support its budget. |
Japan nuclear food scare spreads to US, Europe
The Age World Headlines Japan's radiation food scare rippled around the world Wednesday as the United States blocked imports of dairy and other produce from around a disaster-struck nuclear power plant. Japan nuclear food scare spreads to US, Europe The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
Uganda: Food Prices May Double Due to Long Dry Spell
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance When food prices shot up world over during the Christmas season, Mr William Kyagera, a foodstuffs dealer at Kafumbe Mukasa Road in Kampala rejoiced. He thought it was a great opportunity he would exploit to earn a lot of money from his petty banana (matoo First national spelling bee winner dies at 97 MSNBC.com: U.S. news |
JUCO players spark Marquette's NCAA run
PittsburghLIVE.com Buzz Williams knows having a roster filled with former junior college players sticks out a bit, especially when facing a blue blood program like North Carolina. Australia carbon tax sparks anger BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
Sainsbury's sees slowdown in sales growth
Telegraph Business J Sainsbury reported a sharp slowdown in sales growth, demonstrating how tough the consumer economy has become since the turn of the year. Sainsbury's reveals growth slowdown guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk |
Storage sites overfilled with spent nuclear fuel
MSNBC.com: Business The U.S. has 71,862 tons of the waste, according to state-by-state numbers obtained by The Associated Press. But the nation has no place to permanently store the material. US storage sites overfilled with spent nuclear fuel United Networks News Headlines |
Penguins sign fourth-round pick
PittsburghLIVE.com om Kuhnackl, a forward from Germany, is having a terrific season with the Windsor Spitfires in the Ontario Hockey League. He has produced 39 goals and 68 points in 63 games. Greensburg YMCA seeks OK of update for sign PittsburghLIVE.com |
Budget 2011 is George Osborne's chance to show his true colours
Telegraph Business It's not easy being Chancellor. The frugal ones are scrooges starving the country of vital investment. The free-spenders fiscal vandals bludgeoning the nation's finances. Either way the Chancellor is wrong, it's just a matter of opinion how.
George Osborne and Ed Balls: warm-up for the big Budget 2011 showdown
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Gas price shifts into reverse
PittsburghLIVE.com Gasoline prices dropped by 2 cents this week after six straight weeks of increases in Western Pennsylvania, the AAA Fuel Gauge said. On Tuesday, the average price for a gallon of self-serve regular unleaded was $3.570. Bruzzese: Shift priorities to job search before graduation PittsburghLIVE.com |
'Keep Them Safe': Feds Seek To Stem Police Deaths
NPR Topics: Nation For the second year in a row, the number of police officers and federal agents who've died on the job has risen sharply. On Tuesday, Attorney General Eric Holder met with more than two dozen police chiefs from across the country to see what the government Obama Seeks to Unify Allies as More Airstrikes Rock Tripoli NYT > Washington |
Afghans to take charge of security in three provinces, four cities
The Globe and Mail - World News President Hamid Karzai announces that the first official handover from war-weary NATO countries will take place in July Afghan provinces tapped for security transfer
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Scotts to offer phosphorus-free fertilizers
PittsburghLIVE.com Lawn care products maker Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. said on Tuesday that its lawn maintenance fertilizers used in the United States will be phosphorus-free by 2012's end, helping to reduce water pollution. Scott changes it up for Augusta The Age World Headlines |
Duquesne faces future without prolific scorers
PittsburghLIVE.com The long return trip home from Big Sky country was about to end for the Duquesne University men's basketball team, with its anticipated arrival home early this morning from a pair of games in the College Basketball Invitational. Hussey says Ponting set for big score The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
Duquesne City School Districtt may face $2.9 million deficit
PittsburghLIVE.com Duquesne City School District faces a $2.9 million deficit in 2011-12 if Gov. Tom Corbett's education proposal is not changed in the General Assembly, said Linda Hippert, executive director of Allegheny Intermediate Unit, which runs day-to-day operations Creating Calm In Chicago's Schools NPR Topics: Nation |
Saudis prepare to abandon Yemen
FT.com - UK Homepage Riyadhs attitude towards its neighbours upheaval is shifting to the side of the protesters, with the kingdom looking toward a fast and smooth transition of power Saudi Arabia to Hold Municipal Elections in April NYT > World |
Namibia: Economists Sack Saara's Job Blueprint
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance Government's plan to create 128 new direct and indirect jobs every workday over the next three years is unsustainable pie in the sky and will burden Namibia with a high-risk fiscal policy by plunging the country into massive debt, economists are increasin Balanced Montour effort sacks South Fayette PittsburghLIVE.com |
Gazan rockets hit deep in Israel, minister sees war
Reuters: International News JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A Palestinian rocket struck a city deep in Israel on Wednesday, wounding one person and prompting a deputy to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call for a new offensive against the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.
Rocket slams into Israel city as Gaza violence spirals
The Age World Headlines Rocket slams into Israel city as Gaza violence spirals The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Gaza rocket slams into Israeli city: army The Age World Headlines Gaza rocket slams into Israeli city: army The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Rockets From Gaza Hit Deep Into Southern Israel NYT > World |
Supreme Court Weighs Rights Of 'Deadbeat' Parents
NPR Topics: Nation The case before the court Wednesday comes from South Carolina, where Michael Turner was jailed for a year for failing to pay child support. He argues that he couldn't afford to pay, and that sending indigent parents to jail without providing them with a l Aristide: rightfully restored to Haiti guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk |
Japan revenue loss socks airlines
PittsburghLIVE.com Already struggling with high fuel prices, the big U.S. airlines now face a drop in demand for flights to Japan, a lucrative route and gateway for travel to Asia. Bwin revenues up ahead of merge BBC News | Business | World Edition |
Secrets of prehistoric reptile skin revealed in new image
BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition For the first time, an image maps organic compounds still surviving in a prehistoric reptile skin sample, offering an insight into how it was preserved. Platini reveals international aim BBC News | Europe | World Edition |
Libya: How we rescued American pilot from downed jet
Telegraph News | International News When Libyan Younis Amruni saw a coalition fighter jet crash to the ground he was among the first on the scene. Exclusive interview: How we rescued American pilot from downed jet Telegraph News | International News |
Report: 6 dead in new clashes in southern Syria city
USATODAY.com World - Top Stories New violence in a restive southern Syrian city left as many as six people dead Wednesday, an activist said, making it the deadliest single day ... 3,000-pound boat propeller reported stolen
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Power restored at Fukushima, but reactors remain uncooled
The Globe and Mail - World News Officials hope to begin cooling reactors within days, but nearby residents remain fearful of the effects of radiation Our nuclear narrative remains incomplete
The Globe and Mail - World News |
NYT: Rebuilding Lives and American Ties to Japan
MSNBC.com: World news Rebuilding Lives and American Ties to Japan
Asia - Pacific - International Herald Tribune |
Navy axes 'Fukushima-type' reactors
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk Japan wrestles with crippled reactors
FT.com - World VIDEO: Concerns for Swiss nuclear reactors BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
It's Just a Game: Fan Rage and Domestic Violence
TIME: Top Stories The latest research suggests that negative emotions triggered by events such as a football loss can lead to more serious crimes and behaviors like domestic violence.
Libya's economic war rages in southern Europe
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Budget 2011: submit your questions to our expert
Telegraph Business Want to know how Budget changes will affect you? Post your questions here, and our tax guru, Mike Warburton of Grant Thornton, will answer them this afternoon. |
BlackBerry to Match Apple on the Price of Its Tablet
NYT > Business The basic PlayBook, to be available on April 19, will cost $499, the same as the iPad 2. |
Power firm held liable for 8,684 violations
PittsburghLIVE.com The operator of an Indiana County coal-fired power plant is liable for more than 8,600 violations of the Clean Water Act that polluted the Conemaugh River with metal discharges, a federal judge ruled, which would lead to a maximum civil penalty of more th Blasts Hit Tripoli, Easing Gadhafi's Hold On Power NPR Topics: World |
Prescriptions: Polls Highlight Split on Health Care Law
NYT > Business Two recent polls emphasize the partisan divide on the federal health care law, as it turns a year old. |
Obama pledges more aid to battle drugs gangs
FT.com - World Barack Obama wrapped up a 5-day tour of Latin America by promising greater aid for Central American countries in their fight to overcome powerful drugs cartels. Gaddafi appears on TV, pledges victory The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
Muammar Gaddafi: "All of the Islamic armies in all places must participate in the battle"
RIA Novosti Libyan TV broadcast on Tuesday night what it said was a brief live address by ruler Muammar Gaddafi before supporters at his encampment near Tripoli, the Libyan capital. It was his first public appearance in a week. Pride of place BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
Moammar Gadhafi's gold fist and other dictators' arrogant art
MSNBC.com: World news Detroit Census Confirms a Desertion Like No Other
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God's Call: Catholic Order Provides For Street Kids
NPR Topics: World In Guayaquil, Ecuador, rapid urbanization has led to a growing number of street kids: A dilemma that the Salesians have taken on as their own. The Catholic order gets the kids and teenagers off the streets, teaches them useful skills and, in some cases, r Euro-Zone Factory Orders Disappoint WSJ.com: What's News Europe |
DealBook: Media Group Opposes News Corp. Deal for BSkyB
Business with Reuters - International Herald Tribune A group of major British media companies has filed a legal objection to the News Corporation's plan to take over the pay-television company BSkyB, just weeks after the British government cleared the way for the deal. Opposition to budget threatens Canada government FT.com - US and Canada |
Goodell: NFL may pull CBA offer
PittsburghLIVE.com Owners haven't talked about using replacement players if the NFL's first work stoppage since 1987 stretches on, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday, and the league might not keep its last contract offer on the table if bargaining doesn't resume soon. Rhone Valley offers dramatic terrior PittsburghLIVE.com |
Mt. Lebanon moves closer to ultimate goal
PittsburghLIVE.com After a 62-35 victory over Lower Merion in the PIAA Class AAAA semifinals Tuesday at Chambersburg High School, Mt. Lebanon (24-6) has accrued enough frequent-flyer miles for a trip to Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center. Jack Wilson moves to second base PittsburghLIVE.com |
Libya: Navy running short of Tomahawk missiles
Telegraph News | International News The Navy could run out of Tomahawk missiles after a fifth of the Navy stockpile has been used against Libya, sources disclosed yesterday. Gates: Missile Defense Cooperation Will Deter Future Foes American Forces Information Services - News Articles |
Search for missing woman narrows
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk The Afghan photos: A sinking mission
PittsburghLIVE.com Sainsbury misses sales growth forecasts FT.com - UK Homepage Search narrows for missing Sian BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition Japan quake toll at 24,000 dead or missing The Age World Headlines Japan quake toll at 24,000 dead or missing The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Search for missing Sian to resume BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition NATO to take overall control of Libyan mission - top EU diplomat RIA Novosti Kids missing after Ky. couple found slain are safe United Networks News Headlines |
Merged island prison criticised
BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition A report into the prison formed by merging three Isle of Wight jails finds drug use is rife, sanitation is "unacceptable" and use of force is high. AT&T exec says problems soon without T-Mobile merger United Networks News Headlines |
Russia-NATO Council meeting to address Libya issue
RIA Novosti The situation in Libya is among the issues to be discussed during the NATO-Russia Council ambassadorial meeting in late March, Russia's envoy to the military alliance said on Wednesday. Holyland delegation to meet Ford BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
South Africa: Shipping Bill to Help Country Maintain Safety Standards
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance The Merchant Shipping (Safe Containers Convention) Bill 2010 will assist South Africa carry out its obligation to maintain the highest standards with regards to the safe carriage of containers over the country's water. Main News of March 22 RIA Novosti |
Camden Yards loses ivy league status
baltimoresun.com - World Vines behind centerfield attacked by soil disease, ripped out Detroit loses a staggering 25% of its population in a decade United Networks News Headlines |
The Caucus: Foreign Policy Looms Larger as 2012 Election Issue
NYT > Washington The Republican hopefuls for president in 2012 weigh what to say about President Obama's policies in Libya and around the world. |
Libya: live
Telegraph News | International News LIVE: Libyan leader defiantly claimed in TV comments aired on the fourth day of UN-backed military strikes on Libya. |
Greensburg male spotlight athlete: P.J. McLaughlin
PittsburghLIVE.com McLaughlin scored 18 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had five blocked shots to lead Greensburg Central Catholic to a 73-61 victory over Summit Academy in a PIAA Class AA second-round game. Rwanda: RwandAir Contracts IFE Services to Supply In-Flight Entertainment AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance |
Terror reigns in Libyan coastal city
PittsburghLIVE.com Moammar Gadhafi's snipers and tanks are terrorizing civilians in the coastal city of Misrata, a resident said, and the U.S. military warned Tuesday it was "considering all options" in response to dire conditions there that have left people cowering in dar VIDEO: Libyans in Tripoli 'back Gaddafi' BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
U.S. court validates spying fears of journalists, activists
The Globe and Mail - World News Plaintiffs, which include Canadian writer Naomi Klein, now have rare legal standing to challenge broad U.S. surveillance laws Libya 'to release detained journalists'
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Teck cuts sales guidance on labour issues, weather
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Vancouver company says disruption at Elkview operation, unusually difficult winter hit coal, copper sales Issues Awaiting Haiti's Next President
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Tokyo water unsafe for babies, food bans imposed
The Age World Headlines Tokyo on Wednesday warned that radioactive iodine over twice the safe level for infants had been detected in its tap water due to the disaster at a quake-hit nuclear plant northeast of Japan's capital. Tokyo water unsafe for babies, food bans imposed The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
Obama Calls for an Economic Cure for Illegal Immigration
NYT > Washington The president ends his Latin American tour with a message to Republicans on immigration legislation. |
The Caucus: Obama to Head Home a Bit Early
NYT > Washington Some sightseeing is rearranged to bring the president and his family back to Washington a couple of hours earlier than originally planned. |
FDA halts imports of dairy, produce from Japan
MSNBC.com: U.S. news U.S. halts imports from Japan nuclear zone
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After Gaining for 3 Days, Shares Slip on Oil Worries
Asia - Pacific - International Herald Tribune Shares slipped amid concerns about fighting in Libya, tension in the Middle East and inflation in Britain. |
Use of Lawyers Without Borders tag fuels legal skirmish
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Two pro-bono lawyers groups - one Canadian, the other American - duke it out over a trademarked name U.S. airlines cut capacity to battle high fuel
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US bars some Japan foods over radiation fears
USA-World-The Times of India The United States has announced that it was barring some food imports from Japan due to fears of radiation and nuclear contamination in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami disaster.
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Nigeria: Bloodbath in Akwa Ibom, Five Feared Dead
AllAfrica News: West Africa Former Head of Interim Government, Ernest Shonekan ; legal practitioner Joe Gadzama; and Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi; at a public lecture on "Free and fair elections, myth or reality" in Abuna ... on Tuesday. Photo: Jide Oyekunle. Oil up in Asia as Libya unrest stokes supply fears The Age World Headlines |
Feeling unmotivated? HR managers say its the bosss fault
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Human resource managers say leaders arent doing enough to address lack of employee engagement Mental health system faulted in slaying
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You're the Boss: Eight Fallacies of Entrepreneurship
NYT > Business Most new businesses are not big new ideas. We all read about the Groupons, but the vast majority of start-ups take an existing idea and try to do it better. |
US 'abuse pic' soldier faces court-martial
USA-World-The Times of India A soldier from a rogue US army unit accused of killing Afghan civilians for sport goes on trial on Tuesday, two days after grisly photos of troops posing with dead bodies were published.
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U.S. discounter Dollar General expects to beat forecasts
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Chain declines to comment on rumours it may bid for rival Family Dollar Stores
Latrobe woman expected to claim slaying accidental
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Egypt exchange reopens, plunges 10%
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Plummets within seconds Wednesday after a nearly two-month closing stemming from uprising that toppled former President Hosni Mubarak Japan Exchanges Tie-Up Is Uncertain
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| AFRICA: Chad: Election Boycott Called
Africa & Middle East - International Herald Tribune Three opposition candidates in Chads presidential elections said they would boycott the vote over concerns that the results would not be credible. |
Nikkei Drops as Investors Pause for Breath
NYT > Business After four days of gains, the Japanese market fell a relatively small amount on Wednesday as investors took stock of the situations in Japan and in the Middle East. |
Japan's Elderly Hit Especially Hard In Disaster
NPR Topics: World Initial reports from parts of Japan devastated by the earthquake and tsunami suggest that elderly residents account for a disproportionate number of victims. That's because the nation is quake-prone and its people long-lived. Now, the elderly survivors, m Japan disaster's 'ripple effect' on Australian auto industry United Networks News Headlines |
Prosecutor: Bonds' steroids denials 'ridiculous'
PittsburghLIVE.com Barry Bonds admits using steroids during his baseball career, his lawyer told a jury Tuesday. The catch is that Bonds' personal trainer misled him into believing he was taking flax seed oil and arthritis cream. Ukraine's Kuchma in murder denial BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
Besieged Ponting denies he's ready to quit
The Age World Headlines Besieged Australia captain Ricky Ponting denied Wednesday he plans to quit international cricket amid reports he was ready to walk away. Besieged Ponting denies he's ready to quit The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
Defense Secretary Gates Defends No-Fly Policy
NPR Topics: Nation The most vocal critic of the coalition-backed military mission in Libya is now being forced to defend it. Defense Secretary Robert Gates while traveling in Russia Tuesday fielded criticism from his Russian counterpart, who accused the coalition of addin Defendant challenges DUI case PittsburghLIVE.com |
The coalition of the conflicted goes to war in Libya
The Globe and Mail - World News Whether or not to target Colonel Moammar Gadhafi is just one of the things that the countries pounding Libyas military have yet to agree on Current conflict reprises 1986 US-Libya clash
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How Libya Has Given Russia's Medvedev a Confidence Boost
TIME: Top World Stories The bombing of Libya has pushed President Dmitri Medvedev and PrimeMinister Vladimir Putin to publicly clash for the first time ever --and now Russia's nominal head is starting to get a taste for realleadershipMt. Pleasant confident after stellar 2010
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Justices Back Employee in Wage Complaint Case
NYT > Washington The Supreme Court ruled that workers who complain to their employers about wage violations are protected from retaliation whether complaints are oral or written. |
6 dead in new clashes in southern Syria city
AP Top Headlines At 6:09 p.m. EDT DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- New violence in a restive southern Syrian city left as many as six people dead Wednesday, an activist said, making it the deadliest single day since anti-government protests inspired by uprisings across the Arab world reached t In Galleon Case, Clash Over Goldman Chief WSJ.com: What's News US |
ICC blasts 'match-fix' claims
The Age World Headlines The ICC has blasted media allegations that the World Cup match between Australia and Zimbabwe was under investigation for match-fixing. ICC blasts 'match-fix' claims The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
Murder charges sought for Egypt's Mubarak
MSNBC.com: World news An Egyptian committee set up to investigate violence during the recent demonstrations has laid charges against Hosni Mubarak and the interior minister for murder of protesters, a state newspaper said. Murder charges sought for Egypt's Mubarak United Networks News Headlines |
Eight tax changes you should know about
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Highlights of the 2011 budgets new credits, including programs for families and students, and the loopholes it closes Pirates keep changes within family
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Nigeria: The Self-Serving Bill Before the National Assembly
AllAfrica News: West Africa During the recent presidential election rally of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akure, Ondo State, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Dimeji Bankole, disclosed that Nigerian courts would no longer have jurisdiction to declare any petitioner Competitors' $39 billion deal worries Sprint PittsburghLIVE.com |
Asian Shares Mixed
WSJ.com: What's News Asia Asian stock markets were mixed, with Japanese shares succumbing to profit-taking after their post-earthquake bounce. The Nikkei Stock Average was down 1.9%. Asian Shares Mixed WSJ.com: What's News US |
Yongding Journal: Monuments to Clan Life Are Losing Their Appeal
Asia - Pacific - International Herald Tribune As clan traditions dwindle, more Chinese are moving out of the tulou, gargantuan buildings with earthen walls. |
Fake Japan blackout alerts cloak Flash malware
United Networks News Headlines (11:22 UTC) REGISTER Kentucky kids, subject of Amber Alert, are found safe United Networks News Headlines |
Africa's churches 'failing women'
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Oldest wild bird in U.S. survives tsunami
MSNBC.com: World news Whiskey enlivens sauteed wild salmon
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West will end in "dustbin of history," Gaddafi says
Reuters: International News TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Western powers pounding Libya's defenses will wind up in the dustbin of history, said leader Muammar Gaddafi as his troops held back rebel advances despite four nights of attacks from the air.
Due West: More Putin-Medvedev cat and mouse?
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California gets one day off from stormy weather
USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories Miles of southern California beach remained closed Tuesday from a sewage spill stemming from a major spring storm, and forecasters said California ... Defying spring, wintry weather hits Northeast
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Japan nuclear crisis: Tokyo water 'unsafe for children'
Telegraph News | International News Levels of radioactive iodine exceeded recommended limits, officials said. |
VIDEO: Exodus from Finnish churches
BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition The Lutheran Church in Finland is losing around a thousand members a week, as the society becomes more secular and questions the moral teachings of the Church. VIDEO: Serbian monarchy's ties with UK BBC News | Europe | World Edition |
Unrepentant John Terry hits back at critics
The Age World Headlines John Terry has hit back at the critics who slammed his reappointment as England captain by insisting he should never have been stripped of the armband in the first place. Unrepentant John Terry hits back at critics The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
As Health Law Turns 1, Debate Far From Settled
NPR Topics: Business Supporters of the health care overhaul want to make it unrepealable and say public support for it will grow as its benefits become more tangible. Opponents are focused on keeping the law unpopular until Election Day 2012. As Health Law Turns 1, Debate Far From Settled NPR Topics: Nation |
Steve Jobs to be deposed in iTunes antitrust suit
The Age World Headlines A federal judge has cleared the way for Apple's ailing leader Steve Jobs to be deposed in a class-action lawsuit charging the iPod maker turned iTunes into a digital music monopoly. Steve Jobs to be deposed in iTunes antitrust suit The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
Hillary Clinton vows to stay into second Obama term
Telegraph News | International News Hillary Clinton said she planned to stay on as secretary of state into US President Barack Obama's second term, presuming he wins re-election, to help with the transition. |
PETA takes axe to seal-clubbing cartoon ad
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News Animal rights group agrees to drop Canadian Club postcard campaign after brand owner objects No smooch? Take this Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!
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Pakistan spin out W. Indies for 112 in quarter-final
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi led a spin assault on the West Indies to bowl out their flat-footed rivals for 112 in the World Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday. Pakistan spin out W. Indies for 112 in quarter-final The Age World Headlines |
Russian card in Georgian politics
RIA Novosti In Georgia the question being posed is how far the Georgian population is prepared to support pro Russian orientation of the country? How does Georgian society currently understand relations with Russia? What could be expected? UN resolution on Libya too hasty - Russian ministry RIA Novosti |
Gratin's tasty secrets are beneath the golden crust
PittsburghLIVE.com Aromatic vegetables suspended in a rich sauce, maybe a little melted cheese, all of it hidden under a crisp, golden-brown crust. Behold the glory that is the gratin. Mass. secretary sorry for flubbing census data United Networks News Headlines |
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board against private sales
PittsburghLIVE.com Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and House Democratic leaders said on Tuesday that the system of state stores is too valuable to turn over to private operators as many top Republicans are pushing to do. Luxury-Goods Sales Rebound in Europe WSJ.com: What's News Europe |
Estonia sees rock as future of global energy
The Age World Headlines A huge excavator bites into the earth of an open-cast mine, as the operator skillfully mans the controls in a cabin four storeys from ground level. Estonia sees rock as future of global energy The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
Mining magnate Forrest tops exec rich list
United Networks News Headlines (07:37 UTC) AuBC Gingrich assails Obama's handling of Libya policy United Networks News Headlines |
Preliminary: M 5.4 quake hits eastern Honshu, Japan
United Networks News Headlines (22:55 UTC) USGS Preliminary: M 5.0 quake hits off the east coast of Honshu, Japan United Networks News Headlines |
George Osborne to ease tax pressure on the middle class
Telegraph News | Top News The Budget: Basic rate taxpayers will save up to 320 a year. |
Obama's foolish war
PittsburghLIVE.com "The president does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation." So said constitutional scholar and Sen. Barack Obama in Decemb Obama's Intellectual Approach to Libya's War TIME: Top Stories |
Malaysia court allows DNA against Anwar
The Age World Headlines Malaysia's High Court will let prosecutors use DNA evidence in opposition Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy trial. Malaysia court allows DNA against Anwar The Age World Headlines |
Chavez says capitalism may have destroyed life on Mars
RIA Novosti Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said life had probably existed on the Red Planet, but was destroyed by capitalism and imperialism. Chavez: Capitalism May Have Destroyed Life on Mars United Networks News Headlines |
Kadhafi defiant, says Libya 'ready for battle'
The Age World Headlines Kadhafi defiant, says Libya 'ready for battle'
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Lexicon of war has a new buzzword
The Age World Headlines Every modern conflict seems to throw up some new military-speak. The latest is 'optics'. Lexicon of war has a new buzzword The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines |
Q&A with Mia Farrow
TIME: Top World Stories The actress turned humanitarian speaks to TIME about her recent visit to south Sudan, where she witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of armed conflict on childrenQ&A with Mia Farrow
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