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Video: AP Sources: Fiat, Chrysler to Partner The Associated Press Comment by Gary Chaison Prof. of Industrial Relations, Clark University CNNMoney.com - BusinessWeek - New York Times all 4,047 news articles Obama says torture violates nation's ideals - The Associated Press April 29, 2009 at 8:41 pm Obama says torture violates nation's ideals The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is calling waterboarding torture and an act that violates the nation's ideals and values, and he says that's why he decided to ban the practice. Obama Presser: Cars And Torture National Journal Obama: I Believe Waterboarding Is Torture TPMDC Minnesota Daily - The People's Defender - Opinion Editorials - Havelock News all 25 news articles Many Derby Owners Silent on Drug Issue - New York Times April 29, 2009 at 8:38 pm MiamiHerald.com Many Derby Owners Silent on Drug Issue New York Times "We've got to quit giving these horses drugs they do not need, and show the public that we are serious about cleaning this sport up," owner Rick Porter said. Talamo could be the fresh blast of air horse racing needs SI.com I Want Revenge made early Kentucky Derby favorite The Associated Press SportingNews.com - MiamiHerald.com - findingDulcinea - WLKY.com all 663 news articles Obama Marks First 100 Days, Defends Changes to Interrogation Policies - FOXNews April 29, 2009 at 8:27 pm FOXNews Obama Marks First 100 Days, Defends Changes to Interrogation Policies FOXNews President Obama held the third prime-time press conference of his term after holding two other high-profile events, to mark the end of the opening phase of a presidency that has pressed an ambitious agenda even as it has been hit with mounting domestic ... Video: Obamas first 100 days: results RT Obama: Uptick in Iraq violence won't affect withdrawal plans CNN Bloomberg - The Associated Press - Los Angeles Times - Reuters all 4,583 news articles Bird flu blamed in Egypt child's death - Los Angeles Times April 29, 2009 at 8:19 pm Times Online Bird flu blamed in Egypt child's death Los Angeles Times Six-year-old Ali died last week, and health workers don't know the source of his disease. Bird flu has been blamed in the deaths of 26 people in Egypt since 2006, the most of any nation outside Asia. World takes drastic steps to contain swine flu The Associated Press Egypt adopts tough measures to avert swine flu Xinhua TIME - Fresno Bee - BBC News - AHN all 667 news articles Chris Brown's defense may focus on leaked photo of battered Rihanna - Los Angeles Times April 29, 2009 at 8:07 pm ABC News Chris Brown's defense may focus on leaked photo of battered Rihanna Los Angeles Times In a court hearing today, the singer's defense attorney requested internal LAPD documents relating to tmz's photo of the victim. From Chris Brown To Swine Flu And Back MTV.com Chris Brown's Attorney Wants Assault Case Dismissed BallerStatus.com Celebuzz - San Francisco Chronicle - NME.com - Vibe all 895 news articles First Solar results outshine solar rivals - Reuters April 29, 2009 at 8:07 pm Your Industry News (press release) First Solar results outshine solar rivals Reuters By Nichola Groom LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - First Solar Inc (FSLR.O) outshined rivals in the struggling solar power industry on Wednesday with earnings and revenue that blew past Wall Street estimates and sent its shares up more than 13 percent. First Solar: US Solar Incentives Must Be Raised Wall Street Journal First Solar to provide modules for largest Australian project Bizjournals.com Forbes - Bloomberg - The Associated Press - Greentech Media all 179 news articles "Wolverine" set to dominate pack at box office - Reuters April 29, 2009 at 8:06 pm ABC News "Wolverine" set to dominate pack at box office Reuters By Carl DiOrio LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - It's a little early to start lathering on the Coppertone with even Memorial Day still a month away, but Hollywood's summertime fun officially begins at midnight Thursday. Jackman in sharply directed 'Wolverine' springs to life USA Today Review: 'Wolverine' barely scratches the surface San Jose Mercury News msnbc.com - New York Daily News - MTV.com - Newsweek all 1,680 news articles Justices question usefulness of Voting Rights Act - Kansas City Star April 29, 2009 at 7:36 pm Boston Globe Justices question usefulness of Voting Rights Act Kansas City Star By MARIA RECIO A key provision of the Voting Rights Act came under fire at the Supreme Court on Wednesday as justices sharply questioned the law's viability and usefulness in a suit brought by a Texas utility district. Video: Audio Excerpt: Supreme Court Hears Voting Case The Associated Press Supreme Court conservatives criticize voting rights law Reuters Atlanta Journal Constitution - The Associated Press - Seattle Medium - Los Angeles Times all 360 news articles Air Pollution High in California Cities - WebMD April 29, 2009 at 7:22 pm Boston Globe Air Pollution High in California Cities WebMD By Todd Zwillich April 29, 2009 -- Areas in California remain some of the most polluted in the US, with air quality that is likely damaging the health of millions of people, according to a report by the American Lung Association. 186 mln in US live with dangerous air pollution Reuters Harris County, Houston get 'F' on air quality, survey says Bizjournals.com Medill Reports - San Jose Mercury News - U.S. News & World Report - Atlanta Journal Constitution all 643 news articles Twitter Quitters Just Don't Get It - PC World April 29, 2009 at 7:21 pm PC World Twitter Quitters Just Don't Get It PC World A Nielsen report this week revealed that Twitter has an uncanny knack for hemorrhaging users. In fact, some 60 percent of new users bail on the service within a month. Twitter is a Fad BusinessWeek Tweeters in Flight: Does Twitter Have Staying Power? TechNewsWorld Digital Media Wire - Hattiesburg American - HispanicBusiness.com - New York Times all 309 news articles Publishers Confirm DOJ Google Probe - ChannelWeb April 29, 2009 at 7:20 pm PC World Publishers Confirm DOJ Google Probe ChannelWeb The Association of American Publishers Wednesday confirmed that it has been contacted by The US Department of Justice to discuss a proposed settlement regarding Google's Book Search service. Google Talks Back on Book Search Settlement eWeek Google's Book Search Deal: 5 Pros and 5 Cons PC World Computerworld - ZDNet - NetworkWorld.com - PC Magazine all 364 news articles Help spread autism awareness and advocacy - Millstone Examiner April 29, 2009 at 7:13 pm BBC News Help spread autism awareness and advocacy Millstone Examiner New Jersey has the nation's highest prevalence rate, 1 in 94 children, compared to the national rate, 1 in 150. While there is no known cause of or cure for autism, early diagnosis and appropriate intervention are vital to the future development of ... Video: Autism Research Breakthrough CBS Researchers find common genetic variations in autistic people Los Angeles Times WebMD - U.S. News & World Report - BBC News - Reuters all 336 news articles Dollar rises vs yen as Fed gives less dire US outlook - Reuters April 29, 2009 at 7:11 pm ABC News Dollar rises vs yen as Fed gives less dire US outlook Reuters By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) - The US dollar rose against the yen but lost ground to the euro on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve made no changes to its monetary policy but offered a less bleak outlook on the US economy. Fed stands pat, and says worst may be over MarketWatch CREDIT MARKETS: Debt Mkts Gain On Fed's Positive Turn Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal - Wall Street Journal - Wall Street Journal - MarketWatch all 1,945 news articles Specter Could Face Challengers in Democratic Primary - FOXNews April 29, 2009 at 7:09 pm Times Online Specter Could Face Challengers in Democratic Primary FOXNews At least two potential Democratic candidates seem reluctant to clear the field for Sen. Arlen Specter to run for re-election as a member of their party. Video: Sen. Specter 2001 Rule to Prevent Party Switching C-SPAN Obama Welcomes Specter to Democratic Party Washington Post The Associated Press - CNN - Christian Science Monitor - Kansas City Star all 5,286 news articles Civilians Flee as Pakistani Forces Hit Resistance - New York Times April 29, 2009 at 7:06 pm Daily Nation Civilians Flee as Pakistani Forces Hit Resistance New York Times Mohammad Sajjad/AP By CARLOTTA GALL and SALMAN MASOOD SHEIKH JANA, Pakistan - The Pakistani forces air-dropped commandos into the main town in Buner on Wednesday and quickly retook control of it from Taliban militants who flooded into the area last ... Pakistan retakes ground from militants, but will it follow through? MiamiHerald.com Pakistan wrests control of town from Taliban Los Angeles Times The Associated Press - Voice of America - Daily Times - CNN International all 2,101 news articles American Idol predictions: Matt Giraud or Allison Iraheta gone - Newsday April 29, 2009 at 7:03 pm Newsday American Idol predictions: Matt Giraud or Allison Iraheta gone Newsday American Idol will be saying bye-bye to either Matt Giraud or Allison Iraheta tonight, with Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey and Kris Allen sure to make the top four -- according to our panel of predictors. Did iTunes reveal 'American Idol' final two? msnbc.com 'American Idol' recap: I smell a Rat (Pack)! Entertainment Weekly People Magazine - Los Angeles Times - MTV.com - New York Daily News all 462 news articles NH Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage - WCAX April 29, 2009 at 6:47 pm NECN NH Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage WCAX New Hampshire is one step closer to becoming the fifth state to legalize same sex marriage. Wednesday, the state Senate voted to allow gay and lesbian couples in the Granite State to marry. NH moves a step closer to allowing gay marriage The Associated Press Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage NHPR AHN - Philadelphia Inquirer - WMUR - AFP all 280 news articles Woods denies rumors he's looking for new swing coach - USA Today April 29, 2009 at 6:42 pm Canoe.ca Woods denies rumors he's looking for new swing coach USA Today By Shaun Best, Reuters By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY CHARLOTTE - Tiger Woods is not - he repeats - not looking for a new swing coach to replace Hank Haney. Birdies and bogeys ESPN Most leaders from the Masters return to competiition this week at ... The Canadian Press PGA Tour - SportingNews.com - SkySports - FOXSports.com all 590 news articles Bank Of America Holders Vote To Split Chairman, CEO Posts - Wall Street Journal April 29, 2009 at 6:29 pm ABC News Bank Of America Holders Vote To Split Chairman, CEO Posts Wall Street Journal By Marshall Eckblad Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Bank of America Corp. (BAC) shareholders narrowly approved a proposal to split the bank's chairman and chief executive posts, the company said late Wednesday. Video: Protest against Bank Of America WWLP.com INSTANT VIEW: Bank of America's Lewis ousted as chairman Reuters Bizjournals.com - The Associated Press - Los Angeles Times - guardian.co.uk all 1,294 news articles West may hold up $1.9bn loan to get help for civilians - Times Online April 29, 2009 at 6:23 pm BBC News West may hold up $1.9bn loan to get help for civilians Times Online The United States is threatening to block a $1.9 billion (£1.2 billion) emergency loan to Sri Lanka from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) because of the treatment of civilians caught in the conflict with the Tamil Tiger rebels, according to ... A long, slow descent into hell guardian.co.uk UN: Without a cease-fire, Sri Lankan civilians remain in dangerous ... Xinhua Hindu - BBC News - msnbc.com - Voice of America all 1,255 news articles US House passes "hate crime" bill that Bush opposed - Reuters April 29, 2009 at 6:08 pm SheWired US House passes "hate crime" bill that Bush opposed Reuters By Thomas Ferraro WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led US House of Representatives Wednesday approved an expansion of federal "hate crime" laws -- an effort that former Republican President George W. Bush had opposed. Hating Hate Crimes Bill New York Daily News Herger votes against classifying violence to gays as hate crime Record-Searchlight AFP - The Colorado Independent - Christian Post - Gay Wired all 347 news articles Taliban Threatens More Violence in Afghanistan - Voice of America April 29, 2009 at 5:47 pm New Zealand Herald Taliban Threatens More Violence in Afghanistan Voice of America By VOA News A top Taliban commander warned Wednesday that militants will carry out a wave of ambushes, suicide attacks and bombings in a new offensive against international troops. Poppies a Target in Fight Against Taliban New York Times Obama welcomes Australia's decision to increase troops to Afghanistan Xinhua guardian.co.uk - AFP - ABC Online - Washington Post all 995 news articles Muslims get long sentences for US Army base plot - Reuters April 29, 2009 at 5:03 pm Voice of America Muslims get long sentences for US Army base plot Reuters PHILADELPHIA, April 29 (Reuters) - Two Muslim men convicted of plotting to kill soldiers at a US Army base received long prison sentences on Wednesday for a plan prosecutors said was inspired by holy war against the United States. 4 life terms, 1 33-year sentence in Fort Dix case The Associated Press Two More Defendants Sentenced in US Army Base Plot Voice of America The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Philadelphia Inquirer - Packet Online - New York Times all 922 news articles Magic's Howard suspended for elbow, will miss Game 6 - USA Today April 29, 2009 at 4:06 pm TVNZ Magic's Howard suspended for elbow, will miss Game 6 USA Today By John Raoux, AP By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Orlando center Dwight Howard's elbows ended up sidelining two Magic players for Game 6 against Philadelphia on Thursday. Howard Suspended For Game 6 ESPN Magic's Dwight Howard suspended for Game 6 of Sixers series Orlando Sentinel SIU - Daily Egyptian - NBA.com - AHN - Philadelphia Inquirer all 1,446 news articles Verizon Possibly Playing Microsoft Against Apple For Phone Deal - PC World April 29, 2009 at 4:04 pm Ars Technica Verizon Possibly Playing Microsoft Against Apple For Phone Deal PC World Is it really a surprise that, right after the rumors of AT&T and Verizon pairing off start hitting the news (again), suddenly Microsoft enters the picture? 'iPhone lite' and the business of world domination Register Microsoft: We're Not Making A Phone InformationWeek PC Magazine - TG Daily - Reuters - eWeek all 978 news articles Vote on BofA CEO Lewis too close to call - Bizjournals.com April 29, 2009 at 1:50 pm guardian.co.uk Vote on BofA CEO Lewis too close to call Bizjournals.com Shareholder voting on Bank of America Corp.'s 18 directors and eight shareholder proposals has closed. Preliminary results show a shareholder resolution on keeping CEO Kenneth Lewis as chairman is too close to call. US Lawmakers Want Answers On Bank of America Issue CNNMoney.com BofA Will Count 'Broker Votes' In Annual Proxy Wall Street Journal Reuters - Bloomberg - TheStreet.com - The Associated Press all 1,794 news articles Dendreon Surges on Cancer Data After Trading Resumes - Bloomberg April 29, 2009 at 1:40 pm dBTechno Dendreon Surges on Cancer Data After Trading Resumes Bloomberg By Lisa Rapaport and Edgar Ortega April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Dendreon Corp. more than doubled in market value, wiping out yesterday's 45 percent plunge that caused a trading halt before the biotechnology company said its lead drug candidate worked against ... Dendreon Drug Clears Difficult Hurdle, But Others Remain Wall Street Journal Brokers upgrade Dendreon on cancer vaccine data Reuters Bizjournals.com - BloggingStocks - Zacks.com - Wall Street Journal Blogs all 337 news articles Chrysler CEO Says Company Closer to Qualifying for Federal Funds - Washington Post April 29, 2009 at 1:37 pm BBC News Chrysler CEO Says Company Closer to Qualifying for Federal Funds Washington Post By Kendra Marr With just one day left before its government-imposed deadline, Chrysler chief executive Robert Nardelli said the company is making progress in its meeting restructuring requirements. Video: Deal offered to Chrysler WISH TV Chrysler Union Members Start Voting;Accord Likely To Pass Wall Street Journal Reuters - Detroit Free Press - MarketWatch - The Associated Press all 3,228 news articles Tyra Banks testifies at trial of accused stalker - Reuters April 29, 2009 at 1:35 pm E! Online Tyra Banks testifies at trial of accused stalker Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - TV host and ex-supermodel Tyra Banks faced her accused stalker in a New York court on Wednesday, saying she fears for her safety since the man allegedly threatened her assistant and contacted her show. Tyra Banks Takes Stand in Stalker Case People Magazine Tyra Banks faces her stalker, Brady Green, for first time as she ... New York Daily News The Associated Press - E! Online - TMZ.com - New York's CW11 / WPIX-TV all 590 news articles Taliban kidnap dozens of Pakistani security forces - The Associated Press April 29, 2009 at 1:31 pm guardian.co.uk Taliban kidnap dozens of Pakistani security forces The Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistani airstrikes killed dozens of Taliban fighters in a fierce struggle to drive them from a district near the capital, while the militants took over police stations and kidnapped more than 50 security forces, the army said ... Video: Taliban On The Defense CBS Pakistan Reports Gains Against Militants Voice of America Telegraph.co.uk - AFP - BBC News - New York Times all 1,955 news articles Swine flu forces Texas HS officials to halt sports - The Associated Press April 29, 2009 at 1:31 pm WAVY-TV Swine flu forces Texas HS officials to halt sports The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas officials postponed all public high school athletic and academic competitions on Wednesday until May 11 because of the swine flu outbreak. Swine flu outbreak shuts down prep sports in Texas USA Today UIL competition on hold because of swine flu Dallas Morning News ESPN - KAVU - MaxPreps - Boston Globe all 262 news articles When It Comes to Drugs, Derby Owners Fall Silent - New York Times April 29, 2009 at 1:28 pm MiamiHerald.com When It Comes to Drugs, Derby Owners Fall Silent New York Times "We've got to quit giving these horses drugs they do not need, and show the public that we are serious about cleaning this sport up," owner Rick Porter said. I Want Revenge favored for 135th Kentucky Derby Sports Network I Want Revenge made early Kentucky Derby favorite The Associated Press BloodHorse - SportingNews.com - United Press International - Philadelphia Daily News all 1,081 news articles 'Microsoft: We're Not Making A Phone - InformationWeek April 29, 2009 at 1:27 pm Ars Technica 'Microsoft: We're Not Making A Phone InformationWeek The company denies recent reports that it is working on a "ZunePhone" for Verizon Wireless, and it will focus on upcoming Windows Mobile upgrades. Microsoft: We're Still Not Making a Phone PC Magazine Apple rumor season: High on speculation, low on details TG Daily Reuters - eWeek - CNN International - Wireless Week all 961 news articles House Passes Budget Plan Endorsing Obama Goals - Washington Post April 29, 2009 at 1:23 pm Boston Globe House Passes Budget Plan Endorsing Obama Goals Washington Post By Perry Bacon Jr. The House today passed a $3.5 trillion budget outline that lays the groundwork for President Obama's ambitious initiatives on health care and education. House approves compromise budget blueprint Reuters House Approves Budget Plan New York Times Bloomberg - Christian Science Monitor - MarketWatch - msnbc.com all 1,542 news articles Beyond Specter, Republicans have a steep hill to climb - Christian Science Monitor April 29, 2009 at 1:22 pm New York Times Beyond Specter, Republicans have a steep hill to climb Christian Science Monitor By John J. Pitney and Jr. Claremont, Calif. - Arlen Specter is out of the GOP, Democrats are up on Capitol Hill, and Republicans are down in the dumps. Video: Specter Shocks Capitol Hill, Becomes a Dem The Associated Press Analysis: GOP learning to be opposition party CNN New York Times - The Associated Press - USA Today - TIME all 4,646 news articles US 1st-quarter GDP tumbles on inventories, exports - Reuters April 29, 2009 at 1:16 pm MSN Indonesia US 1st-quarter GDP tumbles on inventories, exports Reuters By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The US economy contracted at a surprisingly steep 6.1 percent rate in the first quarter, dragged down by a record plunge in business inventories and a slump in exports, data showed on Wednesday. Silver lining of shrinking economy: consumer spending up Christian Science Monitor US Economy: GDP Shrinks in Worst Slump in 50 Years Bloomberg U.S. News & World Report - Bizjournals.com - NewsHour - Entrepreneur all 204 news articles 'Safe' climate means 'no to coal' - BBC News April 29, 2009 at 1:16 pm Earthtimes (press release) 'Safe' climate means 'no to coal' BBC News By Richard Black About three-quarters of the world's fossil fuel reserves must be left unused if society is to avoid dangerous climate change, scientists warn. Study: World can 'safely' burn only 25% of remaining oil, coal USA Today A limit for carbon emissions: 1 trillion metric tons Science News LiveScience.com - DL-Online - The Associated Press - The Daily Collegian Online all 791 news articles Rihanna's Leaked Photo May Plug Up Chris Brown Case - E! Online April 29, 2009 at 1:14 pm China Daily Rihanna's Leaked Photo May Plug Up Chris Brown Case E! Online AP Photo/ Bob Chamberlin; Larry Busacca/Getty Images Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg today set a preliminary hearing for May 28 on Brown's double felony case, the result of Geragos pushing for as late a court date as possible to allow ... Chris Brown Reportedly Not Appearing In Court Today MTV.com Rihanna to get jewelry back in Chris Brown assault case Los Angeles Times OK! Magazine - NBC6.net - TMZ.com - Ear Sucker all 147 news articles Baghdad car bombings kill at least 41 - Los Angeles Times April 29, 2009 at 1:13 pm Voice of America Baghdad car bombings kill at least 41 Los Angeles Times The two almost simultaneous attacks target the Shiite enclave of Sadr City. They raise concerns about a new wave of violence. By Liz Sly and Saif Hameed Reporting from Baghdad -- Two almost simultaneous car bombs today in Baghdad's Sadr City ... Over 40 killed in twin car bombs in Baghdad Reuters Bombings in Iraq kill at least 50 CNN The Associated Press - Voice of America - Xinhua - United Press International all 361 news articles Google Defends Online Book Deal - PC Magazine April 29, 2009 at 1:13 pm guardian.co.uk Google Defends Online Book Deal PC Magazine by Chloe Albanesius Amidst reports that the Department of Justice is investigating Google's online book deal, Google on Wednesday defended the settlement and argued that it will expand access to select titles. Google Book Deal Targeted by Justice Department eWeek Google Book Search Deal Probed By Justice Department BusinessWeek Bizjournals.com - Slashdot - TechCrunch - New York Times all 319 news articles Olympians Caught Doping Are Named - New York Times April 29, 2009 at 1:08 pm CBC.ca Olympians Caught Doping Are Named New York Times By JULIET MACUR Two Olympic medalists - one gold and one silver - from the Beijing Games had eight fleeting months to celebrate their performances last summer. Weightlifting fed. confirms 1 doping positive USA Today Jamaican, US track athletes not among new dopers Chicago Tribune Reuters - The Associated Press - CNN International - The Canadian Press all 1,412 news articles Parkinson sworn in as Kansas governor - Bizjournals.com April 29, 2009 at 1:05 pm Boston Globe Parkinson sworn in as Kansas governor Bizjournals.com New Gov. Mark Parkinson struck an optimistic tone Tuesday after being sworn in as Kansas' 45th governor - replacing Kathleen Sebelius, who was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Video: AP Top Stories The Associated Press Obama and Sebelius: Skip the kiss? Kansas City Star Modern Medicine - Los Angeles Times - New York Times - NECN all 1,369 news articles Time Warner Is Moving Closer to AOL Spin Off - New York Times April 29, 2009 at 12:55 pm Reuters Time Warner Is Moving Closer to AOL Spin Off New York Times By TIM ARANGO Time Warner is inching closer to an untangling of what many consider one of the worst mergers in American corporate history. Time Warner Cable shares rise 8% MarketWatch Time Warner considers AOL spin-off Bizjournals.com Wall Street Journal - Reuters - Washington Post - Los Angeles Times all 440 news articles Vick to be confined to Hampton home - ESPN April 29, 2009 at 12:53 pm The Southern Ledger Vick to be confined to Hampton home ESPN By Kelly Naqi Michael Vick will be released from federal prison camp in Leavenworth, Kan., to serve out the rest of his sentence in home confinement on May 20, Herb Hoelter, a member of Vick's defense team, and another source with knowledge of the ... Lawyer: Michael Vick headed for home confinement May 20 USA Today Albany pulls $200 + bonus offer to Vick United Press International CBSSports.com - Hartford Courant - Atlanta Journal Constitution - Seattle Post Intelligencer all 671 news articles Sri Lanka rejects EU call for truce - Aljazeera.net April 29, 2009 at 12:46 pm guardian.co.uk Sri Lanka rejects EU call for truce Aljazeera.net The foreign ministers of Britain and France have said they were unsuccessful in persuading Sri Lanka to call a truce with Tamil fighters to allow humanitarian aid into the conflict zone. Sri Lanka rejects growing calls for cease-fire Christian Science Monitor Miliband urges Sri Lanka to call truce with Tamil Tigers guardian.co.uk Bloomberg - Times Online - Xinhua - Reuters India all 4,346 news articles Poppies a Target in Fight Against Taliban - New York Times April 29, 2009 at 12:37 pm Telegraph.co.uk Poppies a Target in Fight Against Taliban New York Times By DEXTER FILKINS ZANGABAD, Afghanistan - American commanders are planning to cut off the Taliban's main source of money, the country's multimillion-dollar opium crop, by pouring thousands of troops into the three provinces that bankroll much of the ... Taliban vow to meet US-led surge with violence against Karzai ... guardian.co.uk Afghan Taliban leader warns of new offensive Washington Post AFP - The Associated Press - CNN International - Bloomberg all 991 news articles US confirmed swine flu total rises to 91: CDC - Reuters April 29, 2009 at 12:35 pm Times Online US confirmed swine flu total rises to 91: CDC Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US health officials confirmed a total of 91 human cases of H1N1 swine flu across the country on Tuesday. "We're reporting 91 confirmed cases in the United States," Dr. Video: Swine flu death KXAN.com Developments on swine flu worldwide The Associated Press New York Times - Voice of America - Bizjournals.com - Bloomberg all 38,190 news articles 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' is a 'superhero fiasco' - New York Daily News April 29, 2009 at 12:19 pm Sydney Morning Herald 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' is a 'superhero fiasco' New York Daily News The clawed mutant battles his brother. With Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber. (1:48) PG-13: Comic-book violence. At area theaters. The signature moment â€" done four times! Film Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine Hollywood Reporter Hugh Jackman struts his stuff at 'Wolverine' screening USA Today MTV.com - ABC News - Entertainment Weekly - Comic Book Resources all 1,545 news articles Many New Twitter Users Not Coming Back for More - PC Magazine April 29, 2009 at 12:16 pm Telegraph.co.uk Many New Twitter Users Not Coming Back for More PC Magazine by Chloe Albanesius Oprah's appearance on Twitter may have helped boost the site's traffic by 24 percent, but not all of the new "Twitters" that flocked to the site are becoming repeat customers. Loyalty Problems: Twitter Glitter Wears Off Quickly ChannelWeb Twitter quitters are fleeing the site in droves Computerworld TG Daily - eWeek - Bizjournals.com - Mediapost.com all 150 news articles   This email was sent to createrofheaven.internationalnews@blogger.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.