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Raging Australia bushfires kill at least 50 February 8, 2009 at 1:48 am Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced Sunday the creation of an Aust $10 million relief fund as wildfires in the southeastern part of the country raged on, killing at least 50 people and destroying more than 600 homes. GOP senators 'caved in' on stimulus, Paul says February 7, 2009 at 7:25 pm Former presidential candidate Ron Paul criticized President Obama's economic recovery proposal but said Saturday that blame for the financial crisis is deep-seated and includes Republicans who failed to hold the line on spending during the Bush administration. German bishops say 'no room' for Holocaust denier in Catholicism February 7, 2009 at 6:37 pm Germany's Catholic bishops are calling for the expulsion of a former bishop, recently brought back into the church by Pope Benedict XVI, after new reports that he denies the Holocaust. Debate on stimulus package to resume Monday February 7, 2009 at 4:45 pm U.S. senators spent part of Saturday debating the massive economic recovery package after a group of lawmakers reached a compromise agreement that trimmed billions in spending from an earlier version. 1 dead, hundreds stranded on Lake Erie ice floe February 7, 2009 at 4:24 pm One person died Saturday in connection with the rescue of hundreds of people cast adrift on an ice floe in Lake Erie, a Coast Guard official involved in the effort said. Reports: Kidnapped Polish engineer executed in Pakistan February 7, 2009 at 4:02 pm Polish authorities in Pakistan say they are monitoring local reports that Taliban militants have executed a kidnapped Polish engineer. Actor James Whitmore dies February 7, 2009 at 3:56 pm Craggy-faced film, television and stage actor James Whitmore has died at 87, the Los Angeles County, California, Sheriff's Department confirmed Saturday. Iranian police call report of diplomat's arrest 'baseless' February 7, 2009 at 3:46 pm An Iranian police spokesman has denied reports that the country's police force arrested a Swiss diplomat, Iran's official news agency reported Saturday. 23 killed at Madagascar protest February 7, 2009 at 3:33 pm At least 23 people died Saturday when a protest rally turned violent outside Madagascar's Presidential Palace, a fire official at the main hospital said. What got cut from the stimulus bill February 7, 2009 at 3:14 pm A coalition of Democrats and some Republicans reached a compromise that trimmed billions in spending from an earlier version of the Senate economic stimulus bill. Substitute Torres earns Liverpool late win February 7, 2009 at 3:12 pm Liverpool breathed new life into their Premier League title bid as substitute Fernando Torres struck deep into injury-time to seal a thrilling 3-2 win at Portsmouth and return the Reds to the top of the table. Obama team works to define U.S. strategy in Afghanistan February 7, 2009 at 3:08 pm When U.S.-led forces toppled the Taliban after the 9/11 attacks, then-President Bush said the goal in Afghanistan was "to build a flourishing democracy as an alternative to a hateful ideology." Ireland defeat France in Six Nations opener February 7, 2009 at 2:45 pm Ireland beat France 30-21 in an enthralling Six Nations rugby opener at Croke Park, Dublin, to underline their status as genuine title contenders. Inter pile pressure on with another victory February 7, 2009 at 2:14 pm Defending champions Inter Milan have increased their Serie A advantage over AC Milan and Juventus after a convincing 3-0 victory at struggling Lecce on Saturday. Late equalizer keeps Hoffenheim on top February 7, 2009 at 12:19 pm Hoffenheim remain top of the Bundesliga table, but they needed a late header from Brazilian striker Wellington to secure a 1-1 draw at bottom side Borussia Moenchengladbach. Kinnear taken to hospital prior to match February 7, 2009 at 11:59 am Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear has been taken to hospital for precautionary checks after falling ill before a Premier League match on Saturday. Facts about steroids February 7, 2009 at 10:11 am Canadian Kucera shocks downhill favorites February 7, 2009 at 10:08 am John Kucera is the new men's world downhill champion after claiming an upset victory in changeable weather conditions at Val D'Isere on Saturday. Caylee's remains won't be at memorial service February 7, 2009 at 10:05 am Caylee Anthony's remains have been released but won't be at Tuesday's public memorial service for the slain toddler, an attorney for the family said. Biden promises 'new tone' in U.S. foreign affairs February 7, 2009 at 9:40 am Vice President Joe Biden emphasized a "new tone" in Washington and around the world as he delivered his first major speech Saturday in Munich, Germany. Broad holds up West Indies at Sabina Park February 7, 2009 at 8:58 am Stuart Broad led an England fightback at Sabina Park in Kingston, claiming half of the six wickets to fall as West Indies closed the third day on 352 for seven -- meaning a total of just 192 runs were scored on the day. Villegas holds one-stroke Buick advantage February 7, 2009 at 8:25 am Colombian Camillo Villegas carded a two-under-par 70 to lead American John Rollings by one stroke after the second round of the Buick Invitational event at Torrey Pines, San Diego. Somalia's new president returns from exile February 7, 2009 at 8:11 am Newly elected Somalian President Sheikh Sharif Sheekh Ahmed made a surprise visit to the country's capital Saturday after returning from exile in nearby Djibouti, a Somali journalist told CNN. Israeli jets hit targets in Gaza February 7, 2009 at 7:52 am Israeli warplanes attacked four tunnels and a weapons storage facility in Gaza late Friday evening, an Israeli Defense Forces spokesman said. Raging Australia wildfires kill at least 14 February 7, 2009 at 7:40 am At least 14 people have been killed in wildfires fueled by strong winds and scorching temperatures in southeastern Australia, police said Saturday. Angelina Jolie asks Thai government to aid refugees February 7, 2009 at 5:47 am Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie has asked Thailand to permit greater freedom for thousands of refugees stuck in camps after fleeing neighboring Myanmar, according to a U.N. statement released Friday. U.N. team heads to Zimbabwe for humanitarian aid February 7, 2009 at 3:24 am The United Nations said Saturday that it will conduct a humanitarian mission in Zimbabwe in the wake of a raging cholera outbreak. Militants attack Pakistan checkpoint February 7, 2009 at 3:22 am Eight police personnel were killed in an early-morning attack Saturday on a police security checkpoint in Pakistan's Punjab province, a police official said. Ex-BART officer accused of murder out on bail February 7, 2009 at 2:44 am A former transit police officer charged with murder was released from custody Friday after posting a $3 million bail. Ashley Judd, Sarah Palin at odds over aerial wolf hunt February 7, 2009 at 1:16 am Actress Ashley Judd says a wolf management program backed by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is "incredibly savage ... it's not right, it's not appropriate, it makes no sense on any level." Sarah Palin's husband, aides found in contempt February 6, 2009 at 10:59 pm Todd Palin and nine aides were found in contempt Friday by the Alaska Senate for failing to appear to testify in the Legislature's "troopergate" investigation of his wife, Gov. Sarah Palin, a spokeswoman for the Alaska Democratic Party said. Lawyer: Pakistani nuclear scientist freed from house arrest February 6, 2009 at 10:40 pm Abdul Qadeer Khan, the Pakistani scientist who admitted leaking nuclear secrets to North Korea, Iran and Libya and then recanted his confession, has been released from house arrest after it was declared illegal by the Islamabad High Court, his attorney told CNN Friday.