12/18/2009 10:32:36 AM
 Reuters | Climate Talks in Copenhagen Heading Into Overtime New York Times President Obama remains huddled with other world leaders in the second floor of the Bella Center where talks are being held. On the main floor, it is a scene of high drama and low expectations, ... From dinner to desperation: The 24-hour race for a deal in Copenhagen House Republicans warn Obama on climate steps Progress reported in climate talks after Obama meets with Chinese leader |
12/18/2009 10:13:16 AM
 New York Times (blog) | Wrap-up bill clears Senate hurdle msnbc.com Rogelio V. Solis / AP WASHINGTON - Must-pass legislation that wraps up the bulk of this year's remaining congressional agenda â€" except for health care â€" cleared a key Senate hurdle early Friday morning. Anchored by a $626 billion Pentagon funding bill, ... Republicans threaten health care read-a-thon David Brooks' 6 Bad Reasons to Oppose Health Care Senate Democrats sprint to vote on healthcare reform next week |
12/18/2009 10:50:50 AM
 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com | Storm warnings as snow bears down on mid-Atlantic The Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. â€" Hardware stores were selling out of rock salt, shovels and other winter supplies as a major storm moved up the Atlantic coast Friday, threatening a heavy coating of wet snow on the last shopping weekend before Christmas. ... East Coast Snow May Snarl Weekend Shopping, Travel Storm of the century! Winter weather closes schools early |
12/18/2009 9:39:54 AM
 CBC.ca | Accused gunman in Mumbai terrorist attack retracts confession Los Angeles Times Ajmal Amir Kasab says he was forced to admit taking part in the 2008 rampage. Indian officials say he is trying to 'mislead people.' By Anshul Rana and Mark Magnier Reporting from New Delhi - The man accused of being the lone surviving gunman from the ... Mumbai terror attack suspect withdraws confession 'Mumbai gunman' retracts confession Mumbai Attack Suspect Retracts Confession in Court |
12/18/2009 9:43:02 AM
 Reuters | Obama: US Close to New Arms Deal with Russia Voice of America US President Barack Obama says the United States and Russia are 'quite close' to agreeing on a new arms control treaty. Photo: AP Mr. Obama discussed the issue with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev in a private meeting Friday while both were attending ... US and Russia Close on Arms Pact, Leaders Say Obama says new nuclear treaty with Russia is near US and Russia close to agreeing arms deal: Obama |
12/18/2009 11:02:59 AM
 Reuters | 11 dead in cargo ship sinking off Lebanese coast The Associated Press TRIPOLI, Lebanon â€" Rescue workers searched the stormy waters off Lebanon on Friday after a cargo ship sank, killing at least 11 people and leaving dozens missing. The Panamanian-flagged cargo ship carrying 83 crew members and thousands of sheep and ... Rescuers search for Lebanon shipwreck victims UN maritime force takes part in rescue after ship sinks off Lebanese coast Two Britons among 35 missing from cargo ship |
12/18/2009 10:16:25 AM
 Washington Post | Oil Pares Gains as Dollar Rises to 3-Month High Against Euro Bloomberg Dec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil pared gains as the dollar strengthened to a three-month high against the euro, reducing the appeal of commodities as an alternative investment. Oil eased off a one-week high as the dollar gained versus ... Iraq demands withdrawal of Iranian troops OIL FUTURES: Oil Up On Iran, Iraq But Trims Gains On Dollar Iraqi official: Iranians seized Iraqi oil well |
12/18/2009 11:07:33 AM
 guardian.co.uk | Auschwitz's sign of death and defiance BBC News For people the world over, few relics have come to symbolise the Nazi Holocaust more than the infamous wrought-iron sign straddling the entrance to the Auschwitz death camp, bearing the cynical words Arbeit Macht Frei. The gate itself was constructed ... Oswiecim mayor: Sign theft wasn't anti-Semitic act Auschwitz sign stolen 'by neo-Nazis' Peres meets Polis FM, says Auschwitz sign has "deep historical meaning" |
12/18/2009 8:36:32 AM
 ABC News | 3 al-Qaeda suspects charged in African drug case USA Today WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Three accused al-Qaeda associates have been arrested in Africa and brought to New York on charges they conspired to support terrorism by smuggling drugs bound for Europe, authorities said Friday. The arrests mark the first time US ... Feds: Arrests in Africa link al-Qaida, drugs US Charges 3 in Drug Case With Helping Al Qaeda Selling Drugs to Fund Terror: al-Qaeda Linked to Cocaine Trafficking |
12/18/2009 10:51:03 AM
 Reuters | Pakistan Ministers Are Called Before the Courts New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan â€" A sweeping Supreme Court decision that reopened corruption cases against thousands of politicians, including President Asif Ali Zardari, reverberated through the government Friday as important ... Pakistan's interior minister Rehman Malik faces arrest as crisis deepens Anti-corruption court summons Pakistani interior minister Pakistan minister faces arrest bid |
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