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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. World - Google News - Google News China praises Cambodia as Uighurs deported - Reuters December 20, 2009 at 11:09 pm Reuters China praises Cambodia as Uighurs deported Reuters BEIJING (Reuters) - China will deal with 20 ethnic Uighurs who were deported from Cambodia over the weekend as illegal immigrants, praising relations with the Southeast Asian country as a model of good cooperation. The comments came as a top Chinese ... US slams deportation of Uyghur refugeesCNN International US 'deeply disturbed' as Cambodia deports 20 Uighurs to ChinaAFP US decries Cambodia's deportation of UighursThe Associated Press New York Times -Monsters and Critics.com -BBC News all 707 news articles » PROFILE - Montazeri: architect and critic of modern Iran - Reuters India December 20, 2009 at 10:28 pm guardian.co.uk PROFILE - Montazeri: architect and critic of modern Iran Reuters India TEHRAN (Reuters) - Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, who died aged 87, was once the designated successor to spiritual leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Kohmeini but fell from grace with Iran's leadership after clashing with hardliners. ... Iran's Top Dissident Cleric Montazeri DiesVoice of America Iran opposition calls for mourningAljazeera.net Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali MontazeriTelegraph.co.uk ABS CBN News -BBC News -Los Angeles Times all 774 news articles » Netanyahu told: Be brave and bring Shalit home - Ha'aretz December 20, 2009 at 10:18 pm Ha'aretz Netanyahu told: Be brave and bring Shalit home Ha'aretz A key activist for the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday to vote in favor of prisoner exchange with Hamas, ... Egypt's metal wall sparks crisis with HamasJerusalem Post Egypt's barrier along Gaza border called 'wall of shame'Los Angeles Times Hamas using English law to demand arrest of Israeli leaders for war crimesTimes Online Ynetnews -Washington Post -Ha'aretz all 578 news articles » Copenhagen climate summit held to ransom - Gordon Brown - BBC News December 20, 2009 at 8:58 pm Globe and Mail Copenhagen climate summit held to ransom - Gordon Brown BBC News Gordon Brown will accuse a small group of countries of holding the Copenhagen climate summit talks to ransom. The 193-nation conference ended with delegates simply "taking note" of a US-led climate deal that included limiting temperature rises to less ... China, US praise nonbinding climate agreementWashington Post Climate Summit Will Spur More DebateWall Street Journal Britain accuses China over climate talks - reportReuters UK Bloomberg -guardian.co.uk -Xinhua all 10,631 news articles » Police in Poland find sign stolen from Auschwitz gate - BBC News December 20, 2009 at 7:32 pm USA Today Police in Poland find sign stolen from Auschwitz gate BBC News The "Arbeit macht frei" sign stolen from Auschwitz in southern Poland has been found in the north and five men have been arrested, police say. They said the metal sign from the main gate, which symbolises for many the atrocities of Nazi Germany, ... Police recover stolen Auschwitz signAFP Polish police recover Auschwitz signReuters Polish police retrieve damaged Auschwitz gate signThe Associated Press guardian.co.uk -Jerusalem Post -Aljazeera.net all 1,656 news articles » Teen sailor found on St. Maarten - Washington Times December 20, 2009 at 6:58 pm Globe and Mail Teen sailor found on St. Maarten Washington Times AMSTERDAM | A Dutch teenager - whose dream to become the youngest person to sail single-handedly around the world was thwarted by child welfare authorities - was found on the other side of the Atlantic after ... Laura Dekker: missing girl sailor found on Dutch Caribbean IslandTelegraph.co.uk Dutch teen sailor found in CaribbeanKGAN Missing girl sailor Laura Dekker found safe in AntillesTrend News Agency The South African Star -The Associated Press -New York Daily News all 563 news articles » As US withdrawal nears, Iraqi fear of Iran grows - Christian Science Monitor December 20, 2009 at 5:45 pm ABC News As US withdrawal nears, Iraqi fear of Iran grows Christian Science Monitor On a tour of Iraq, Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke to Iraqis about the threat posed by Iran. Iraqis worry that Iran will fill the void left by the withdrawal of US forces. US Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen speaks ... US army chief: New sanctions likely against 'non-responsive' IranHa'aretz Obama Administration: Iran to Face 'Consequences' Over Nuclear ProgramVoice of America Iran leader says report of nuclear trigger work 'fabrication'AFP Jerusalem Post -The Associated Press -Los Angeles Times (blog) all 641 news articles » Afghan Parliament Considers Cabinet - Wall Street Journal December 20, 2009 at 5:38 pm CBC.ca Afghan Parliament Considers Cabinet Wall Street Journal KABUL -- Afghanistan's parliament began discussing a new cabinet submitted by President Hamid Karzai, with several lawmakers criticizing as insufficiently reformist the government lineup that has received tepid approval from Western ... Hamid Karzai defends new Cabinet amid claims nothing has changedTimes Online Karzai says new cabinet to be "accountable"Reuters Afghanistan's Karzai shrugs off criticism of his cabinet picksChristian Science Monitor Voice of America -Aljazeera.net -AFP all 1,235 news articles » Missing girl sailor Laura Dekker found safe in Antilles - BBC News December 20, 2009 at 5:17 pm Sydney Morning Herald Missing girl sailor Laura Dekker found safe in Antilles BBC News A Dutch teenager barred from sailing solo around the world because of her age has been found on a Caribbean island after going missing, police say. Laura Dekker, 14, was located on the Dutch Antilles island of St Maarten three days after relatives in ... Reports: Dutch teen sailor found in CaribbeanThe Associated Press Laura Dekker: missing girl sailor found on Dutch Caribbean IslandTelegraph.co.uk Dutch sailor Laura Dekker, 14, goes missing after seeking solo tripNew York Daily News Sydney Morning Herald -Herald Sun -UPI.com all 446 news articles » Hamid Karzai defends new Cabinet amid claims nothing has changed - Times Online December 20, 2009 at 4:58 pm MiamiHerald.com Hamid Karzai defends new Cabinet amid claims nothing has changed Times Online President Karzai defended his new Cabinet nominations yesterday and said that he and his Government would be held accountable for corruption. He rejected claims that his choice of new ministers was a weak compromise that would change little. ... Afghan Parliament Considers CabinetWall Street Journal Karzai says new cabinet to be "accountable"Reuters Karzai defends cabinet choicesAljazeera.net Voice of America -Christian Science Monitor -AFP all 1,245 news articles » Macau's New Leader Set to Cool Boom - Wall Street Journal December 20, 2009 at 4:49 pm ABC Online Macau's New Leader Set to Cool Boom Wall Street Journal MACAU -- Fernando Chui, the Oklahoma-educated scion of one of Macau's most powerful families, took the reins of Macau's government Sunday with an unusual mandate: to slow growth in China's booming gambling capital. ... Scion of illustrious gambling family fancies the odds on MacauTimes Online Ho Makes First Appearance, in Macau, After Long Hospital StayBloomberg Macau marks a decade of Chinese ruleAFP Casino Gambling Web -Times of India -euronews all 332 news articles » Hariri's visit to Damascus ends years of bitterness between Lebanon, Syria - Xinhua December 20, 2009 at 4:47 pm Brisbane Times Hariri's visit to Damascus ends years of bitterness between Lebanon, Syria Xinhua BEIRUT, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri ended on Sunday a landmark visit to Damascus, pledging with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to open new prospects on bilateral relations. ... Lebanon, Syria Wrap Up Landmark MeetingWall Street Journal Lebanon, Syria pledge to repair relationsABC Online Nasrallah hails Hariri's visit to DamascusYnetnews Yeshiva World News -CNN International -Daily Star - Lebanon all 394 news articles » Iranian Troops Leave Disputed Iraq Oil Field After 'Violation' - Bloomberg December 20, 2009 at 4:21 pm The Age Iranian Troops Leave Disputed Iraq Oil Field After 'Violation' Bloomberg Dec. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Iranian troops withdrew from a disputed Iraqi oil well in the East Maysan field after an armed confrontation at the deposit, Iraqi government officials said. The Iranian forces left the ... Iraq Says Iranian Troops Left Oil WellNew York Times Iraq says Iranian troops left disputed oil wellThe Associated Press Iran troops have left oil well: Iraq officialAFP Aljazeera.net -Reuters -Wall Street Journal all 1,905 news articles » Copenhagen Accord Divides Blogosphere - Wall Street Journal December 20, 2009 at 4:19 pm Times Online Copenhagen Accord Divides Blogosphere Wall Street Journal The Commentariat is a roundup of blog excerpts that gives a regular glimpse into the hot topics that are generating comment in the blogosphere. THE STORY: The United Nations climate talks in Copenhagen ended after a 31-hour negotiating marathon, ... A great step forward: Obama's verdict on climate change pactguardian.co.uk Barack Obama's climate deal unravels at last momentTimes Online Copenhagen climate summit: plan for EU to police countries' emissionsTelegraph.co.uk New York Times -Hindu -The Associated Press all 10,681 news articles » Iran regime on alert following death of dissident cleric Montazeri - guardian.co.uk December 20, 2009 at 4:18 pm Globe and Mail Iran regime on alert following death of dissident cleric Montazeri guardian.co.uk The body of Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri at his home in Qom, surrounded by relatives in mourning. Photograph: AP Thousands of mourners are gathering in the Iranian city of Qom following the death of leading reformist cleric Grand Ayatollah ... Iran opposition calls for mourningAljazeera.net Spiritual father of Iran's reform movement diesThe Associated Press Iran's Opposition Loses a Mentor But Gains a MartyrTIME Voice of America -Telegraph.co.uk -Los Angeles Times all 709 news articles » Eurostar suspends services for third day - BBC News December 20, 2009 at 3:57 pm ABC Online Eurostar suspends services for third day BBC News Eurostar has said there will be no services for a third day on Monday while further tests are carried out on its fleet of trains. But commercial director Nick Mercer said engineers have now pinpointed the cause of electrical problems and he hoped ... Eurostar suspension extended, fleet to be modifiedReuters UK Eurostar passengers suffer terror in darkness on way home from DisneylandTimes Online Eurostar Cancels Service Tomorrow, to Improve Snow ProtectionBloomberg Inquirer.net -Telegraph.co.uk -New York Times all 2,007 news articles » Israel not worried by Syria-Lebanon alliance - Xinhua December 20, 2009 at 1:23 pm Reuters Israel not worried by Syria-Lebanon alliance Xinhua JERUSALEM, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- The headline from two days of talks between top Syrian and Lebanese officials, as far as Israel is concerned, is that Beirut seemingly wants to realign itself with Damascus in order to reduce the Israeli ... Nasrallah hails Hariri's visit to DamascusYnetnews Lebanon, Syria pledge to repair relationsABC Online Lebanese leader on first trip to arch-foe SyriaCNN International AFP -The Associated Press -Yeshiva World News all 405 news articles » Travel misery starts to ease as engineers examine Eurostar trains' failure - guardian.co.uk December 20, 2009 at 12:41 pm guardian.co.uk Travel misery starts to ease as engineers examine Eurostar trains' failure guardian.co.uk Passengers wait at St Pancras station in London after Eurostar train services were thrown into chaos. Photograph: Tim Ireland/AP Three days of travel misery eased tonight last night on cross-Channel services, as Eurostar engineers worked to solve the ... Eurostar transports 500 vulnerable passengers to FranceBBC News Thousands stranded by Eurostar as chief executive 'cannot guarantee' when ...Telegraph.co.uk 50000 travelers affected by Eurostar break downsThe Associated Press Bloomberg -Los Angeles Times -euronews all 1,599 news articles » Iran's Top Dissident Cleric Montazeri Dies - Voice of America December 20, 2009 at 12:32 pm Globe and Mail Iran's Top Dissident Cleric Montazeri Dies Voice of America Photo: AP Iranian state media say Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri has died. The dissident cleric helped found the Islamic Republic, but later became one of the government's most vocal critics. His grandson is quoted Sunday as saying the 87-year ... Crowds gather to mourn reformist Iran cleric MontazeriBBC News Iranian dissident cleric Montazeri diesMyMotherLode.com Leader offers condolences over Ayat. Montazeri's deathPress TV Telegraph.co.uk -Los Angeles Times -Xinhua all 564 news articles » Nasrallah hails Hariri's visit to Damascus - Ynetnews December 20, 2009 at 12:24 pm Reuters Nasrallah hails Hariri's visit to Damascus Ynetnews Lebanese PM calls for renewal of ties with Syria at end of a fence-mending trip to his country's former powerbroker. Hezbollah chief says visit helped make 'atmosphere comfortable' between two countries Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri called on ... Lebanon, Syria Wrap Up Landmark MeetingWall Street Journal Engaging Syriaguardian.co.uk Hezbollah: Hariri's Syria trip positive for Lebanon's political climateXinhua Naharnet -CNN International -The Associated Press all 367 news articles » Iraq Says Iranian Troops Left Oil Well - New York Times December 20, 2009 at 12:13 pm Boston Globe Iraq Says Iranian Troops Left Oil Well New York Times BAGHDAD — Iraq said Sunday that Iranian soldiers who had been occupying part of a disputed Iraqi oil field had withdrawn, ending a three-day standoff that has strained relations between the countries. ... Iranian Troops Leave Disputed Iraqi Oil Field After 'Violation'Bloomberg Iraq says Iranian troops left disputed oil wellThe Associated Press MP: Iraq owes Iran 1 trillion dollarsPress TV AFP -Aljazeera.net -Reuters all 2,007 news articles » Afghanistan's Karzai shrugs off criticism of his cabinet picks - Christian Science Monitor December 20, 2009 at 11:55 am Canoe.ca Afghanistan's Karzai shrugs off criticism of his cabinet picks Christian Science Monitor Nearly half of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's 23-member cabinet will carry over from his last term, and it will include a former warlord, and only one woman. By Tom A. Peter Correspondent / December 20, 2009 Afghan President Hamid Karzai defended his ... Karzai says new cabinet to be "accountable"Reuters Afghan President Defends Decision on Cabinet NomineesVoice of America Karzai defends new Afghan cabinetAFP Xinhua -New York Times -The Associated Press all 1,192 news articles » Mullen worries about Iran running out clock on US - The Associated Press December 20, 2009 at 11:51 am ABC News Mullen worries about Iran running out clock on US The Associated Press ABOARD A US MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The top US military officer said Sunday he does not assume Iran's brief seizure of an Iraqi oil well is part of an orchestrated plan in Tehran. Adm. Mike Mullen also said he's worried about "the clock now running" on the ... Iran opposes US "aggressive, arrogant policies": presidentXinhua Americans support action on Iran - if neededJerusalem Post I'm no bogeyman, says Iran's AhmadinejadAFP Ha'aretz -Fars News Agency -Press TV all 603 news articles » Israel threatens to use force against settlers - The Associated Press December 20, 2009 at 11:41 am The Associated Press Israel threatens to use force against settlers The Associated Press JERUSALEM — Israeli authorities could soon use special commando units, unmanned spy planes and cellphone-jamming equipment to enforce a moratorium on new settlement construction in the West Bank, military officials said Sunday, deepening a showdown ... Israel draws up plans to demolish settlementsTelegraph.co.uk Left-wing activists released from jailJewish Telegraphic Agency UN should play lead in Middle East settlement -Arab League chiefRIA Novosti WGME -Ha'aretz -Washington Post all 239 news articles » China Hails Climate Change Agreement - Voice of America December 20, 2009 at 10:35 am Washington Post China Hails Climate Change Agreement Voice of America China has applauded the outcome of the UN climate change summit in Copenhagen, despite the absence of any clear deals on emissions targets. Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi says the accord was a positive step forward in recognizing different ... China: Climate talks yielded 'positive' resultsThe Associated Press China and Indonesia welcome Copenhagen summit dealBBC News World leaders hammered over climate accordAFP Los Angeles Times -Aljazeera.net -Reuters all 9,639 news articles » Philippines volcano eruption likely soon - CNN December 20, 2009 at 10:19 am ABC News Philippines volcano eruption likely soon CNN The Mayon volcano spews ash Friday near Legazpi City, Philippines, southeast of Manila. An eruption is expected within days. (CNN) -- Philippine authorities on Sunday raised the alert status of the country's most active volcano to level 4 and ... Phivolcs says Mayon big blast within daysInquirer.net Albay evacuees assured of safe drinking waterGMA news.tv Major volcanic eruption feared in PhilippinesThe Associated Press BBC News -FOXNews -CTV.ca all 1,716 news articles » Israel PM expresses 'shock' at stolen Auschwitz sign - AFP December 20, 2009 at 7:31 am Reuters Israel PM expresses 'shock' at stolen Auschwitz sign AFP JERUSALEM — Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday expressed "shock" at the theft of the infamous "Arbeit macht frei" sign from the gates of the Nazi Auschwitz death camp in Poland. "I want to express the shock that this theft has ... 'Twisted criminals stole Auschwitz sign'Jerusalem Post Conspiracy theories abound over theft of Auschwitz signHa'aretz HOLOCAUST SYMBOL: Police search for Auschwitz signDetroit Free Press The Associated Press -BBC News -Times Online all 1,272 news articles » Oil well, on Iran's side of border: official - Xinhua December 20, 2009 at 7:26 am Washington Post Oil well, on Iran's side of border: official Xinhua TEHRAN, Dec.20 (Xinhua) -- Iran's armed forces have rejected claims that they have taken control of an oil well within Iraqi borders, stressing that the well in question is in Iran, the local English language satellite Press TV reported on Sunday. ... Iraq says Iranian troops left disputed oil wellBusinessWeek MP: Iraq owes Iran 1 trillion dollarsPress TV Pipeline sabotage halts oil exports from northern IraqAFP The Associated Press -Aljazeera.net -Voice of America all 1,894 news articles » Eurostar Cancels Trains Today, Cites 'Severe' Weather - Bloomberg December 20, 2009 at 6:52 am Globe and Mail Eurostar Cancels Trains Today, Cites 'Severe' Weather Bloomberg Dec. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Eurostar Group Ltd., operator of high-speed passenger trains between London, Paris and Brussels, canceled all services for the second consecutive day, citing "continuing severe weather" in ... Eurostar passenger trains remain suspendedguardian.co.uk Eurostar suspends services, probes 6 train failuresReuters UK Rail passengers spend a cold, dark night stranded in ChunnelLos Angeles Times BBC News -Telegraph.co.uk -The Press Association all 1,293 news articles » Hamas, Fatah trade accusations over supporters' arrest - Xinhua December 20, 2009 at 6:52 am Reuters Hamas, Fatah trade accusations over supporters' arrest Xinhua RAMALLAH/GAZA, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Hamas and Fatah, the rival Palestinian factions, on Sunday traded accusations over arresting followers in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Hamas forces, controlling Gaza since 2007, detained 24 members and supporters ... US: We want Israel to free Fatah prisoners in Shalit dealHa'aretz Report: Countries offer 'to host' prisoners in Shalit swap dealYnetnews Egyptians building Gaza barrier come under fireThe Associated Press Jerusalem Post -New York Times -Reuters all 1,670 news articles » Karzai defends new Afghan cabinet - AFP December 20, 2009 at 6:34 am The Associated Press Karzai defends new Afghan cabinet AFP KABUL — Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai on Sunday defended his nominees for ministerial posts and promised that all members of his cabinet will be accountable as he fights to eradicate corruption. Karzai is facing extreme pressure from his Western ... Karzai says new Afghan Cabinet will be accountableThe Associated Press Karzai defends cabinet choicesAljazeera.net Cabinet formation a test for Afghan president against corruptionXinhua New York Times -Voice of America -MiamiHerald.com all 1,134 news articles » Macau marks a decade of Chinese rule - AFP December 20, 2009 at 6:31 am Boston Globe Macau marks a decade of Chinese rule AFP MACAU — Macau on Sunday marked 10 years of Chinese rule, capping a decade that has seen its transformation from seedy colonial backwater to global gaming hub rivalling the Las Vegas Strip. The enclave was returned to China in 1999 following more than ... China to tighten control over world's biggest gambling industry in MacauTimes of India Macau bets all on a diverse futureeuronews China's Hu Says Macau Should Diversify Its EconomyBloomberg Macau Daily Times -TopNews Singapore -TIME all 303 news articles » Top Iranian Dissident Cleric Dies - Voice of America December 20, 2009 at 6:14 am Washington Post Top Iranian Dissident Cleric Dies Voice of America Photo: AP The outspoken ayatollah is reported to have died at his home in the holy Shi'ite city of Qom overnight. Ayatollah Montazeri was 87. He was a leader of the Islamic revolution in 1979, and was once expected to succeed Ayatollah Ruhollah ... Iran's leading grand cleric diesXinhua Montazeri, a senior cleric and defender of Iranian opposition, dies at 87Los Angeles Times Iran's dissident Grand Ayatollah Montazeri diesBBC News Aljazeera.net -TheNewsTribune.com -Washington Post all 415 news articles » John Paul II, Pius XII closer to sainthood - San Francisco Chronicle December 20, 2009 at 6:01 am Telegraph.co.uk John Paul II, Pius XII closer to sainthood San Francisco Chronicle Pope Benedict XVI moved two of his predecessors closer to sainthood Saturday, signing decrees on the virtues of the beloved Pope John Paul II and controversial Pope Pius XII, who has been criticized for not doing enough to stop the ... Pope John Paul II and Pope Pius XII move closer to sainthoodTimes Online Pope John Paul II and Pius XII move closer to sainthoodBBC News Popes Move Closer to SainthoodNew York Times Wall Street Journal -AFP -euronews all 602 news articles » China and Indonesia welcome Copenhagen summit deal - BBC News December 20, 2009 at 5:42 am Reuters China and Indonesia welcome Copenhagen summit deal BBC News Asian giants China and Indonesia have hailed the Copenhagen UN climate summit outcome, despite its cool reception from aid agencies and campaigners. Beijing's foreign minister said it was a new beginning, and Indonesia's leader said he was pleased with ... World leaders hammered over climate accordAFP Copenhagen: A lesson in geopoliticsAljazeera.net Climate summit hopes less is moreLos Angeles Times Xinhua -Telegraph.co.uk -Reuters India all 13,013 news articles » Taiwan rocked by strong earthquake - BBC News December 20, 2009 at 5:26 am A Pakistan News Taiwan rocked by strong earthquake BBC News A strong earthquake has struck parts of Taiwan, rattling buildings in the capital, Taipei, although there are no initial reports of serious casualties. The earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 6.4 by the US Geological Survey. ... Fourteen hurt in Taiwan quakeAFP Strong quake hits Taiwan, minor damage reportedReuters Taiwan Hit by 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake, AftershocksBloomberg FOX11AZ.com -GMA news.tv -Thaindian.com all 324 news articles » China: Climate talks yielded 'positive' results - The Associated Press December 20, 2009 at 1:01 am Washington Post China: Climate talks yielded 'positive' results The Associated Press BEIJING — China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, lauded Sunday the outcome of a historic UN climate conference that ended with a nonbinding agreement that urges major polluters to make deeper emissions cuts — but does not require it. ... Copenhagen: The key players and how they ratedguardian.co.uk UN climate talks end with bare minimum agreementReuters China 'positive' on Copenhagen summitAFP Boston Globe -NPR -Washington Post all 12,772 news articles » Zardari vows to 'fight back' SC verdict - Times of India December 20, 2009 at 12:58 am BBC News Zardari vows to 'fight back' SC verdict Times of India PTI 20 December 2009, 11:20am IST ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday pledged to fight back following the annulment of a graft amnesty by the Supreme Court even as the ruling Pakistan People's Party said it had "complete ... PPP decides to fight backDaily Times Pakistan govt: Ministers who lost amnesty to stayThe Associated Press Pakistan's Ruling Party Meets on Court Ruling ImpactVoice of America Xinhua -The News International -Daily Times all 1,694 news articles » Eurostar trains suspended as cold weather continues - BBC News December 20, 2009 at 12:15 am Telegraph.co.uk Eurostar trains suspended as cold weather continues BBC News Eurostar passenger trains will remain suspended on Sunday because of concerns about the wintry weather. More than 2000 people were trapped in the Channel Tunnel for up to 16 hours after condensation caused a series of electrical failures on Friday ... Eurostar Cancels Trains Today, Cites 'Severe' French WeatherBloomberg Eurostar halts trains after snow chaosTimes Online Eurostar cancels services amid snowThe Press Association guardian.co.uk -AFP -Mirror.co.uk all 1,113 news articles » New Afghan Cabinet list draws ire from legislators - The Associated Press December 19, 2009 at 11:41 pm Reuters New Afghan Cabinet list draws ire from legislators The Associated Press KABUL — Afghan legislators complained that several members of President Hamid Karzai's proposed Cabinet are inexperienced and beholden to warlords — opposition that threatens to slow the reform Washington believes essential to beating the Taliban. ... Afghan Cabinet Nominations Show Little ChangeNew York Times Karzai Presents List of Cabinet Nominees to Afghan ParliamentVoice of America Karzai ousts two over corruption, keeps two with rights accusationsMiamiHerald.com CNN International -Bloomberg -Reuters all 952 news articles » Chinese mainland expresses sympathy to quake-hit Taiwan compatriots - Xinhua December 19, 2009 at 11:30 pm AsiaOne Chinese mainland expresses sympathy to quake-hit Taiwan compatriots Xinhua BEIJING, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Sunday expressed condolence over losses of lives and property following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck waters off Hualien in eastern Taiwan island at 21:02 (Beijing time) ... Strong quake hits Taiwan, minor damage reportedReuters Phivolcs: No tsunami threat in RP after Taiwan quakeGMA news.tv Little damage from strong quake in TaiwanUPI.com AFP -Bloomberg -Monsters and Critics.com all 292 news articles » PPP decides to fight back - Daily Times December 19, 2009 at 8:05 pm BBC News PPP decides to fight back Daily Times ISLAMABAD: The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Saturday decided that party leaders would face National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases revived after the Supreme Court declared the National ... Pakistan govt: Ministers who lost amnesty to stayThe Associated Press Pakistan's Ruling Party Meets on Court Ruling ImpactVoice of America Zardari vows to 'fight back' SC verdictTimes of India Xinhua -New York Times -The News International all 1,725 news articles »   This email was sent to createrofheaven.internationalnews@blogger.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? 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