Times Online | Indonesia quake death toll 100-200 - disaster agency Reuters UK JAKARTA (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake, which struck near the city of Padang on Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday, has killed between 100 and 200 people, but thousands remain buried in rubble, officials said on Thursday ... Desperate hunt for the living as Sumatra quake toll mounts Hundreds feared dead in Sumatran quake Red Cross: Indonesia quake death toll reaches 75 |
CBC.ca | Samoa tsunami kills 'at least 20' BBC News A tsunami caused by a powerful earthquake in the South Pacific has killed at least 20 people and injured 50 in Samoa, local media report. Dr Lemalu Fiu of the main hospital in the capital, Apia, said the number of casualties is expected to rise as the ... At least 14 dead as tsunami hits Samoas RAW DATA: Recent Earthquakes to Hit the Pacific Rim Region Tsunami leaves dozens dead in Samoa |
BBC News | White House Condemns Iranian Missile Tests Voice of America The White House on Monday condemned Iran's latest missile tests as "provocative" and c » |
Times Online | News Analysis Foreign Events Force Obama to Turn to Plan B New York Times UNITED NATIONS â€" For President Obama, the handshakes and hugs during his first visit to the United Nations last week masked a cold reality: nine months into his presidency, he is being forced to retool his most important foreign policy ... US to Iran: Prove your nuclear program is peaceful Defense Secretary Robert Gates says severe sanctions on Iran could ... Clinton: Hard for Iran to make peaceful nuke claim |
FOXNews | US welcomes Iran inspection offer BBC News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has welcomed Iran's decision to admit international inspectors to its newly revealed uranium enrichment plant. Speaking to reporters in New York, Mrs Clinton said it was always welcome when Iran decided to comply ... US, » |
Los Angeles Times | Terror suspect planned to attack on September 11, prosecutor says CNN AURORA, Colorado (CNN) -- An Afghan native facing terrorism charges planned to bomb a target in New York on the anniversary of the terrorists attacks of September 11, 2001, a federal prosecutor said Friday. Najibullah Zazi intended to be in New York ... Terror Plot Suspect Zazi Flown to New York City to Face Federal ... Judge orders » |
BBC News | US charges Afghan-born man with bombing plot Reuters NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - A Colorado airport shuttle bus driver has been charged in New York with conspiring to carry out a bombing attack in the United States, accused of acquiring the same bomb-making chemicals used in the 2005 ... Bail Set At $1.5M For Queens Imam In NY Terror Case |
guardian.co.uk | Secret Service Tells Bedford Cops to Protect Gadhafi ABC News Moammar Gadhafi fin » |
Los Angeles Times | Palestinian leader says Israel must keep 2008 word Reuters NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday that Israel must honour agreements on borders and Jerusalem which he says its government made in 2008 talks with the Palestinians if st » |
FOXNews | Why does McChrystal need more troops for Afghanistan? Christian Science Monitor McChrystal's battlefield assessment, leaked Sunday, says that the US will likely fail in Afghanistan if his mission doesn't get more resources. By Gordon Lubold | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor Washington - Deploying more troops to ... FOX News Poll: Americans Divided on Afghan War Effort Obama resists top Nato commander's c » |
Malaysia Star | Governor Paterson bucks President Obama: I'm still going to run in ... New York Daily News Governor Paterson remains defiant despite an White House request for him not to run in 2010. Does the Obama administration have a right to ask Gov. Paterson not to run in 2010? Yes. ... Paterson Says He Will Run Despite White House Pressure Paterson still running for election despite reported pressure to ... NY governor ignores pressure to end election quest |
guardian.co.uk | Focus on race veils main causes of rage Salt Lake Tribune Jimmy Carter is a southerner who grew up witnessing Jim Crow segregation in » |
BBC News | Iran must 'now decide' on nuclear talks: Clinton AFP WASHINGTON â€" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Iran Friday to engage in talks with the United States and other powers on its suspect nuclear activities or face the consequences. Clinton made the appeal before she and President Barack Obama ... Israel Assembles Advanced Missile Defense Systems As talks near, US threatens Iran over nuclear work Clinton says Iran risks greater isolation |
Telegraph.co.uk | ANALYSIS-Shield pullback could aid investors long-term ! Reuters LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Investors could see some long-term trade and other benefits if a US move to back away from a missile shield in Eastern Europe yields improvements in relations with Russia. ... US Changes Course on Eastern European Nuclear-Missile Shield |
BBC News | Sen. Max Baucus unveils his healthcare overhaul plan Los Angeles Times Baucus' proposal would require » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Yale student's killing wasn't random, police say CNN NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (CNN) -- The killing of Yale student Annie Le was not random and could only have been committed by one of a sm » |
BBC News | The Hard Truth About Financial Regulation Forbes For a year, lawmakers have struggled--and failed--to figure out how to make the system safer. Is anyone surprised? It's been a year since the $600 billion bankruptcy filing of Lehman Brothers and the financial market meltdown that forced the government ... The Early Word: W » |
guardian.co.uk | Clijsters' comeback run reaches US Open final FOXSports.com On a sad and soggy night at Flushing Meadows, a proud champion was sent on her way for a foul-mouthed onslaught at a lineswoman who foot-faulted her, thus leaving a slightly bewildered Kim ... Bizarre ending dethrones Williams Serena Williams' exit f! rom US Open semifinal match is nothing to ... Serena's meltdown ends semifinal |
guardian.co.uk | Obama makes healthcare pitch to the insured Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama broadened his pitch for healthcare reform to Americans who have health insurance on Saturday, reminding them that they risk losing the coverage they have under the current system. ... Obama Cites Risk of Losing Coverage Obama Says Health-Care Plan Would Provide Insurance Stability Obama to push health care plan at Minnesota r » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Dems predict health accord Philadelphia Inquirer While the GOP was unswayed, Pelosi sees a deal ahead. A public option looks less likely. By David Espo Associated Press WASHINGTON - Democratic congressional leaders predicted passage of health-care legislation within a few months despite undimmed ... A spur to health care reform ! Dems answer Obama's c » |
BBC News | On Brink, Obama Is Resolute and Clear New York Times There was high drama in the setting and most of » |
Boston Globe | 'It's time to act and get this thing done,' fiery Obama says of ... New York Daily News A "fired-up" President Obama declared that it's fin » |
Washington Post | Iran's Ahmadinejad Refuses to Negotiate Nuclear 'Right' Voice of America By VOA News Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country's nuclear program is a "right" that he will never negotiate with world powers. Speaking at a news conference Monday, Mr. Ahmadinejad said from Iran's point of view, the nuclear issue is ... Ahmadinejad open to talks with the world watchi! ng Tehran 'ready for global talks' Venezuela to export gasoline to Iran |
Washington Post | Obama 'green jobs' adviser quits amid controversy The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama's environmental adviser Van Jones, who became embroiled in a controversy over past inflammatory statements, has resigned his White House job after what he c » |
