Sunday, March 1, 2009

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Nationalist 'lead' in Basque poll
March 1, 2009 at 2:41 pm

Nationalists win regional elections in Spain's Basque Country while conservatives lead in Galicia, exit polls suggest.

Mutineers face Bangladesh charges
March 1, 2009 at 1:54 pm

Bangladesh police say they are charging more than 1,000 border guards for a mutiny in which more than 140 people died.

Justice deficit
March 1, 2009 at 1:48 pm

Fears that Nepal's civil war-era crimes will go unpunished

Israeli warning over Gaza rockets
March 1, 2009 at 1:20 pm

Israel's prime minister promises an "uncompromising response" if rockets continue to be fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel.

Explorers begin epic Arctic trek
March 1, 2009 at 1:13 pm

A British team begins a gruelling expedition to the North Pole to discover how quickly the Arctic sea-ice is melting.

Under strain
March 1, 2009 at 1:07 pm

Pressure grows in Kinshasa to end Uganda mission

'Ethical' stem cell creation hope
March 1, 2009 at 1:06 pm

The ability to create stem cell treatments without using embryos is a step closer, say researchers.

Man Utd win Carling Cup shoot-out
March 1, 2009 at 12:44 pm

Manchester United win the Carling Cup with a 4-1 penalty shoot-out triumph over Tottenham at Wembley.

EU 'consensus' to tackle crisis
March 1, 2009 at 12:34 pm

EU leaders say they are determined to avoid any protectionist moves in response to the economic crisis.

Harman warning on Goodwin pension
March 1, 2009 at 12:26 pm

Harriet Harman says former RBS chief executive Sir Fred Goodwin should not "count on" keeping his £650,000 pension.

Iran's uranium 'enough for bomb'
March 1, 2009 at 12:21 pm

Iran possesses enough nuclear material to build a bomb, the United States' most senior military commander says.

Illusionists Siegfried and Roy stage final act, replete with Bengal tiger
March 1, 2009 at 11:29 am

Illusionists Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn perform a single final act - with the tiger which attacked Horn five years ago.

Boyle takes Oscar on home visit
March 1, 2009 at 9:58 am

Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle returns to his home town in north west England to show off his Oscar.

Colombia discovers Farc hideouts
March 1, 2009 at 9:43 am

Colombian soldiers find a network of well-equipped caves used by the Farc guerrilla movement deep in the country's jungle.

Missiles 'kill seven' in Pakistan
March 1, 2009 at 9:35 am

Missiles fired by US unmanned aircraft kill seven people close to Pakistan's border with Afghanistan, reports say.

Pious protector
March 1, 2009 at 9:34 am

The Brazilian priest fighting to save the Amazon rain forest

Hariri court opens at The Hague
March 1, 2009 at 9:22 am

An international court set up to try the suspected killers of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri opens at The Hague.

Live text - West Indies v England
March 1, 2009 at 8:38 am

Ramnaresh Sarwan is finally out for 291 as West Indies reach 607-6 at tea in the fourth Test against England in Barbados.

Shark attacks Australian surfer
March 1, 2009 at 7:54 am

An Australian surfer is attacked by a shark at a northern Sydney beach - the third such attack in as many weeks.

Australia race film pulled after clashes
March 1, 2009 at 5:54 am

A film based on race riots in Australia is pulled from cinemas in Sydney after fights break out during screenings.

Asean group seeks economic action
March 1, 2009 at 4:13 am

South East Asian leaders call for greater co-ordinated regional action to help restore their damaged economies.

US 'cell assault' video released
March 1, 2009 at 3:17 am

US prosecutors release video of a sheriff's deputy striking a 15-year-old girl and throwing her onto a cell floor.

Pipe dream
February 28, 2009 at 9:58 pm

Azerbaijan's hopes for direct gas link to Europe

Sebelius 'to take US health post'
February 28, 2009 at 8:41 pm

US President Barack Obama chooses Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as his new health secretary, officials say.

My escape
February 28, 2009 at 8:28 pm

Ex-drug trafficker tells how he sprang from Bangkok jail

Chavez sends army to rice plants
February 28, 2009 at 7:25 pm

Venezuela's president orders the army to take over the country's rice processing plants, amid a row over food prices.

Child cold drugs under scrutiny
February 28, 2009 at 7:07 pm

The effectiveness of many over-the-counter cold medicines for children under 12 has been placed in doubt.

US robbery suspect held after applying to join the police
February 28, 2009 at 5:27 pm

A suspected store robber lands himself in custody after turning up to take a police entrance examination in California.

Irish battle to win over England
February 28, 2009 at 2:30 pm

Ireland stay on course for the Grand Slam as they scrape a 14-13 win over England at Croke Park.

China enacts tough new food law
February 28, 2009 at 2:19 pm

China passes a strict new food safety law, after a series of scandals involving food processing companies.

Somali leader agrees Sharia law
February 28, 2009 at 1:52 pm

Somalia's President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed agrees to introduce Sharia law to defuse clashes with tribal leaders.

Election confusion
February 28, 2009 at 12:52 pm

Afghan president's poll call does little to ease tension

Airliner crash-lands in Romania
February 28, 2009 at 11:57 am

A small airliner makes a dramatic crash-landing in Romania with none of its 51 passengers or crew seriously injured.

Liverpool rocked by Boro
February 28, 2009 at 11:56 am

Liverpool's Premier League title ambitions suffer a major blow as they slump to a 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough.

Afghan president urges April poll
February 28, 2009 at 10:47 am

Afghan President Hamid Karzai calls for polls to be held in April - earlier than the date set by the electoral commission.

Free trade or protectionism?
February 28, 2009 at 10:40 am

A special EU summit has ended with a conclusion that there will be no protectionism. Is this the right decision?

New Bangladesh graves discovered
February 28, 2009 at 10:37 am

Fresh graves containing bodies of murdered officers are found in the Bangladeshi capital following a border guard mutiny.

US soldier guilty of Iraq murder
February 28, 2009 at 10:25 am

A US military jury finds an army officer guilty of the murder of an Iraqi detainee during questioning last May.

Police recover Irish bank money
February 28, 2009 at 10:18 am

Police in the Irish Republic recover up to 4m euros, believed to be from the country's biggest bank robbery.

Lavish birthday bash for Mugabe
February 28, 2009 at 9:52 am

Zimbabwe's president marks his birthday in lavish style, vowing "no going back" on seizure of white-owned farms.

Live text - Six Nations
February 28, 2009 at 9:29 am

England prepare to face Ireland in Dublin after Scotland beat Italy.

Tibetan monk 'shot' while on fire
February 28, 2009 at 9:27 am

A Tibetan monk is shot after setting fire to himself during a protest against Beijing's rule, reports say.

Brown promises banking clean-up
February 28, 2009 at 9:06 am

Gordon Brown urges a clean-up of the financial system to ensure "banking responsibility" in the UK and abroad.

Campaigners stage liberty events
February 28, 2009 at 8:53 am

The "database state", counter-terrorism laws and press freedom are among issues to be discussed by campaigners at a convention.

'Five rockets' fired into Israel
February 28, 2009 at 8:49 am

Palestinian militants in Gaza reportedly fire five rockets into Israel territory but there is no indication of casualties.

Prison drama
February 28, 2009 at 8:31 am

Lebanese inmates shame officials with play about justice

Defining Sarkozy
February 28, 2009 at 7:03 am

Unpredictable nature of the French president

Verbal inflation
February 28, 2009 at 7:03 am

How the trillion has become the new billion in America

Paradise lost
February 28, 2009 at 7:00 am

What has taken Madagascar to boiling point?

Live text - Premier League
February 28, 2009 at 6:59 am

Liverpool's title hopes are in tatters after a 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough, while Chelsea snatch a last-gasp win over Wigan and Arsenal are held at home by Fulham.


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Clinton Embarks on Mideast Trip for Peace Effort
March 1, 2009 at 12:44 pm



Health Safety Net in Doubt?
March 1, 2009 at 12:41 pm

'Confusion' in stimulus bill may leave unemployed Americans waiting months for affordable health insurance
Iraq Withdrawal Plan Takes Shape
Obama's Budget Faces High Hurdles
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Report: Marine One Security Breached
March 1, 2009 at 12:41 pm

Pennsylvania company reportedly finds highly sensitive info about president's helicopter at IP address in Iran

Boat Carrying NFL Players Reported Missing in Florida
March 1, 2009 at 12:16 pm

The boat departed from a ramp in Clearwater Pass early Saturday morning with four people in board and was supposed to return sometimes after dark, but never did.

Shark Attacks Teen Surfing With Dad
March 1, 2009 at 11:47 am

The teen's father heard his son scream he had been bitten and helped him paddle to shore where two young surfers helped stem the bleeding from his left thigh.

Coed Slay Suspect Knox Says Cops Mistreated Her
March 1, 2009 at 11:20 am

Rita Ficarra of the Perugia police narcotics unit said Amanda Knox was not given a lawyer because she was not at that stage being questioned as a suspect.

Teachers Ditch Chairs to Improve Student Attention
March 1, 2009 at 9:42 am

A growing number of teachers are replacing them with exercise stability balls more associated with pilates classes than schoolroom lectures as an innovative way to improve student posture and attention.

Man Covered in Blood Arrested on Murder Charges
March 1, 2009 at 9:35 am

Police say a man found covered in blood has been arrested for investigation of murder during a possible fight over a woman.

Bailout for Eastern European Nations Is Rejected
March 1, 2009 at 9:28 am

Officials say the situation is very different in each EU country and aid should be handled on a case-by-case basis.

U.S. Missiles Hit Taliban Compound in Pakistan
March 1, 2009 at 8:33 am

Pakistani intelligence officials say suspected U.S. missiles have hit an alleged Taliban compound near the border with Afghanistan.

American Freelance Journalist Detained in Iran, Father Says
March 1, 2009 at 8:32 am

The father of American freelance journalist Roxana Saberi says she was arrested and detained in Iran almost a month ago.

Search for NYC Woman Missing Since December Resumes
March 1, 2009 at 3:57 am

The search for a Brooklyn woman missing since December is back on, with scores of police and firefighters combing upstate roadways and wooded areas.

Golden Eyes on MGM's Detroit Billboard Cause Stir
March 1, 2009 at 1:19 am

A teaser for an MGM Grand Detroit casino ad campaign that features a pair of golden eyes peering at motorists from a billboard is causing a stir among some who see the image as sinister.

Paul Harvey, Radio Legend, Has Died at 90
February 28, 2009 at 9:13 pm



Big Budget, Big Hurdles
February 28, 2009 at 9:03 pm

Obama asks Congress to enact contentious measures that have been debated before, but not decided
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States, Cities Spar Over Spending of Stimulus
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Limbaugh Rallies Conservatives
February 28, 2009 at 9:03 pm

Radio host says all the right needs to do to take back America is 'nominate the right candidate'
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February 28, 2009 at 9:03 pm



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U.S. Deaths in Afghanistan Spike Since January
February 28, 2009 at 7:43 pm

American deaths in Afghanistan increased threefold during the first two months of 2009 compared with the same period last year.

Bus Driver Accused of Sexual Relationship With Teen
February 28, 2009 at 6:58 pm

A high school bus driver in Yuma has been arrested on suspicion of having an ongoing sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.

45 Somali Migrants Drown 70 Miles Off Yemen Coast
February 28, 2009 at 3:56 pm

Yemen's Interior Ministry says 45 Somali migrants drowned when their boat capsized off the Yemeni coast.

Siegfried and Roy Make Comeback After Tiger Mauling
February 28, 2009 at 3:49 pm

Illusionists Siegfried and Roy headed back to the stage for a one-night-only comeback performance Saturday, more than five years after a brutal tiger attack ended the careers of the longtime Las Vegas duo.

Mom Goes 'Batty,' Beats Up Sex Offender
February 28, 2009 at 3:32 pm

A judge in the state of Washington has sentenced a mother to three months in jail for hitting a convicted sex offender with an aluminum baseball bat.

Sinking Car Traps 5-Year-Old Girl In Icy Colorado River
February 28, 2009 at 2:59 pm

Police in Utah say a car plunged 60 feet into a canyon and sank in the icy Colorado River with a 5-year-old girl trapped inside.

Obama 'Gearing Up for Fight'
February 28, 2009 at 11:09 am

President says he'll fight to change health care, energy and education, as GOP objects to budget's cost
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February 28, 2009 at 11:09 am



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February 28, 2009 at 11:09 am



Deputy Accused of Using Excessive Force on Teen Girl
February 28, 2009 at 10:53 am

A King County sheriff's deputy kicks a 15-year-old girl, slams her to the floor of a jail cell, strikes her and pulls her hair in violence captured on videotape.

Hollywood Group Visits Iran for 'Creative Exchange'
February 28, 2009 at 10:27 am

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed to AFP on Friday that it had sent a group from Hollywood to Iran

Woman Drives While Breast-Feeding, Talking on Phone W
February 28, 2009 at 10:24 am

Police in Ohio say a woman has been charged with child endangering after another motorist reported she was both breast-feeding a youngster and talking on a phone while driving.

Dad Accuses Turkey of Genocide Brainwashing in DVD
February 28, 2009 at 10:05 am

The landmark case takes on what human rights activists have called the state's militarist policy of brainwashing Turkey's schoolchildren to the point of racist paranoia

FBI Close to Solving Case of Abducted Florida Pilot
February 28, 2009 at 9:31 am

The FBI is closing in on a key suspect in the kidnapping of a Florida pilot who mysteriously vanished from his office nearly a year ago.

National Guard Pulls Out of New Orleans After Katrina
February 28, 2009 at 8:30 am

Three and a half years after Hurricane Katrina, the National Guard is pulling the last of its troops out of New Orleans this weekend.

N. Korea Warns of 'Unpredictable Military Conflicts'
February 28, 2009 at 7:22 am

North Korea accused the U.S. military of making provocative moves along the tense border on the divided Korean peninsula, warning Saturday of "unpredictable military conflicts."

Romanian Plane Carrying 51 Makes Emergency Landing; All Safe
February 28, 2009 at 7:13 am

A Romanian plane carrying 51 people made a safe emergency landing in western Romania on Saturday and all the occupants escaped injury, officials said.

Small Plane Crash in Louisiana Kills at Least 3
February 28, 2009 at 5:31 am

Authorities say at least three people are dead after a small plane crashed in a wooded area in eastern Louisiana.

Spacecraft Sees Spectacular Solar Eclipse on Moon
February 28, 2009 at 4:47 am

Japan's Selene lunar orbiter gets high-def video footage of sun being eclipsed by Earth.

Pakistan General: Taliban 'Lost' Border Stronghold
February 28, 2009 at 4:33 am

Pakistani troops have defeated Taliban militants in one of their strongholds overlooking the Afghan border after a grinding six-month offensive, the general leading the military operation said on Saturday.

Gaza Rockets Hit Israeli Coastal City
February 28, 2009 at 3:15 am

Israel's military says a rocket fired from Gaza crashed into a school.

Rihanna, Chris Brown Reportedly Back Together
February 27, 2009 at 10:07 pm

Pop star Rihanna and her singer boyfriend Chris Brown are back together, People reported on its Web site Friday

E-Cigs Rapidly Gaining Ground Amid Health Concerns
February 27, 2009 at 9:32 pm

With its slim white body and glowing amber tip, it can easily pass as a regular cigarette. It even emits what look like curlicues of white smoke.