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U.S.: Financial crisis spread to emerging markets February 14, 2009 at 8:43 pm Making his international debut at the Group of Seven meetings in Rome, new U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said swift and decisive action is needed on several levels to address the global financial crisis. Stimulus amendment puts tough limits on executive pay February 14, 2009 at 6:24 pm An amendment in the $787 billion economic stimulus package passed by Congress Friday would severely restrict bonuses and other forms of compensation for top executives at companies receiving federal bailout money. Unemployed workers heading back to school February 14, 2009 at 5:51 pm Janice McFadden's story hardly stands out. 2 would-be passengers feel relief, sadness: 'It could have been me' February 14, 2009 at 5:19 pm One person credits bad weather and the other a long line. Burris: Blagojevich's brother asked me to help raise funds February 14, 2009 at 4:53 pm Democratic former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother asked Roland Burris to contribute or help raise up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Burris was named a U.S. senator on December 30, according to a Burris spokesman. Lebanon: Thousands mark Hariri's assassination February 14, 2009 at 4:18 pm Thousands gathered in downtown Beirut's Martyrs' Square on Saturday to mark the fourth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination, a traumatic event in the nation's post-civil war history. Anelka hat-trick puts Chelsea into sixth round February 14, 2009 at 3:46 pm A hat-trick from Nicolas Anelka helps Chelsea come from behind to see off second-flight Watford 3-1 to reach the sixth round of the FA Cup. Wie closing on elusive first LPGA Tour win February 14, 2009 at 3:19 pm Michelle Wie is closing on her first LPGA Tour win after claiming a share of the lead with one round to go in the $1.2 million SBS Open in her native Hawaii. Wales edge England in Six Nations thriller February 14, 2009 at 3:07 pm Reigning Six Nations champions Wales stayed on course for successive grand slams with a nail biting 23-15 victory over a much-improved England at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Venezuela ousts EU politician for insulting Chavez February 14, 2009 at 2:13 pm Venezuela on Friday expelled a Spanish member of the European Parliament after he called President Hugo Chavez a dictator and criticized Chavez's handling of a referendum on term limits that the lawmaker had been set to observe. Leading light in African human rights killed in Buffalo crash February 14, 2009 at 1:20 pm A leading human rights official known for her expertise on the Rwandan genocide was traveling on the Newark-to-Buffalo flight that crashed into a house, killing all 49 people aboard the plane and one person on the ground. Nosediving plane damaged just one house February 14, 2009 at 1:09 pm A commuter airliner whose crash late Thursday killed 50 people was in such a sharp nosedive when it hurtled into a residential area that only one house was damaged, local authorities said Saturday. Knee injury forces Serena out in Paris February 14, 2009 at 1:08 pm World number one Serena Williams pulled out of the WTA tournament in Paris with a knee injury but a battling performance from Amelie Mauresmo in the second semifinal sent the French crowd home more than satisfied. Managerless Pompey beat woeful City February 14, 2009 at 1:04 pm Premier League strugglers Portsmouth eased their relegation fears with a 2-0 win over Manchester City at Fratton Park on Saturday. 5 high-ranking Kurds leave Iraqi president's party February 14, 2009 at 12:14 pm The second-highest ranking official in Iraqi President Jalal Talabani's political party resigned Saturday, along with four other high-ranking Kurdish politicians, officials said. Beckham's move to Milan under doubt February 14, 2009 at 11:17 am David Beckham will rejoin LA Galaxy after his bid to remain with AC Milan fell over, according to a statement on the U.S. side's Web site. Murray earns final place in Rotterdam February 14, 2009 at 11:05 am Andy Murray continued his superb form in 2009 with a straight sets dismissal of Croatia's Mario Ancic to reach the final of the ATP tournament in Rotterdam. Gandhi hails arrival of international flights to Kashmir February 14, 2009 at 11:04 am The Srinagar airport opened Saturday to international traffic, part of an effort to encourage tourism and trade. Cartoon Clicks: What is the greatest risk for the stimulus? February 14, 2009 at 10:54 am Ukraine: Train collides with bus killing at least 6 February 14, 2009 at 10:43 am Six people were killed and at least 14 were injured Saturday when a train crashed into a passenger bus in Ukraine, officials said. Blyth claims slender lead in Malaysia February 14, 2009 at 10:36 am Australian Adam Blyth will go into the final round of the Malaysian Open with a one stroke advantage after carding a six-under 66 on Saturday. Roddick continues fine form in San Jose February 14, 2009 at 10:32 am Top-seed Andy Roddick stepped up his bid for a fourth tournament victory in San Jose with a 7-5 6-4 win over Germany's Tommy Haas on Friday night. UK: Birth of 13-year-old dad's child sparks outrage February 14, 2009 at 10:03 am The birth of a child fathered by a 13-year-old boy has sparked an uproar in Britain. Saudi King appoints first woman to council February 14, 2009 at 9:37 am Saudi King Abdullah has appointed a woman to the council of ministers for the first time as part of a Cabinet reshuffle, networks including Saudi state-run Channel One reported Saturday. Riesch takes gold as friend Vonn slides out February 14, 2009 at 9:25 am Germany's Maria Riesch claimed her first gold at a world championships in a dramatic finale to women's competition at Val d'Isere on Saturday. Schneider: Bipartisanship? What bipartisanship? February 14, 2009 at 9:24 am "It is time for Congress to act, and I hope they act in a bipartisan fashion," President Obama said when he went to Peoria, Illnois, on Thursday to argue for his economic stimulus plan.