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CBC.ca | Train traffic resumes after deadly train crash in northwest Russia RIA Novosti MOSCOW, November 29 (RIA Novosti) - Train traffic has fully resumed on the route between Moscow and Saint Petersburg where a high-speed train carrying hundreds of passengers was derailed on Friday by a bomb attack that killed at least 26 people. ... Bomb pieces steer Russian inquiry toward terror plot Russia says homemade bomb caused deadly train derailment Bomb blamed in train crash |
Telegraph.co.uk | Party Crashers Said to Have Met Obama in Dinner Receiving Line Bloomberg Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama met in the receiving line an uninvited couple who slipped past security at this week's state dinner honoring India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a photograph ... State dinner crashers met president in line Uninvited Pair Met Obama; Secret Service Offers Apology Photo shows Tareq and Michaele Salahi getting face time with President Obama |
Telegraph.co.uk | Secret Service breakdown blamed for White House gate-crashing Los Angeles Times 'Our procedure wasn't followed' at one security checkpoint at the gala, an agency spokesman says. The couple who attended uninvited had been auditioning earlier for a reality TV show. By Jim Tankersley Reporting from Washington - The Secret Service has ... Crashers spark review of state dinner security Obamas' Uninvited Guests Prompt an Inquiry Gate-crashers also seen at inauguration |
Times LIVE | Mumbai terror attacks: UK victims one year on BBC News On this day one year ago more than 170 people died when gunmen opened fire attacking popular sites around the Indian city of Mumbai. British travellers were among many caught up in the violence. Here they describe how they have coped since Will Pike ... India marks Mumbai attacks The Mumbai attacks: Getting the story amid chaos Mumbai bustles as usual on 26/11 anniversary |
Telegraph.co.uk | Indian colors, American fashion Politico The Obamas welcome India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to their first State dinner. | Photo by AP Close The White House state dinner for India proved to be a bright night for fashion. ... Old standards with modern flourishes as Obamas host first state dinner Toasts by the President and the Prime Minister The Obamas' state dinner for India a green affair |
Washington Post | Senators voice optimism on public option Boston Globe WASHINGTON - Buoyed by their weekend victory on a vote beginning the health care debate, several Senate Democrats expressed optimism yesterday they could find a way to keep a government-run insurance plan in the sweeping bill. ... Negotiations begin anew over health bill For GOP, Health Is Only One Battle on Road to '10 Elections |
ABC News | Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle The Associated Press WASHINGTON â" Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. ... Kitsap Congressmen Unsure Health Care Reform Can Reach the Finish Line Senate Clears Way for Debate on Health-Care Plan Senate healthcare reform bill clears hurdle |
Washington Post | A Holdout Will Support Democrats' Health Bill New York Times WASHINGTON â" Senate Democrats moved to the brink of a crucial preliminary victory on major health care legislation as Senator Mary L. Landrieu of Louisiana, one of two last hold-outs, announced on Saturday ... Senate Resumes Debate on Key Health-Care Vote |
Washington Post | Senate readies for key healthcare vote Los Angeles Times Democrats expect to clear a major hurdle today that would open the bill to debate after Thanksgiving recess. A close vote is expected. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - After negotiating critical last-minute commitments, Senate Democratic ... Senate Democrats push crucial health vote Nebraska Senator Will Vote to Start Health Debate Sen. Nelson to Vote to Advance Health Bill |
New York Times | The Oprah effect: Winners and losers Los Angeles Times Oprah Winfrey's decision to walk away from her daytime talk show after 25 years when her contract expires in 2011 will have a ripple effect throughout the television industry. The big winners are Discovery Communications, which is partners with Winfrey ... A Daytime Network Franchise Bets on Her Future With Cable 'Oprah' sign-off leaves huge void Winfrey's long goodbye |
CBS News | Israel ranks 32 in global corruption index Jerusalem Post Israel was ranked 32nd in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index (CPI) which was released Tuesday. Israel moved up one spot from its 2008 ranking, with a score of 6.1 out of 10. The index ranks the 180 participating ... Israel perceived to be a little less corrupt than it was in 2008 Brazil a little less corrupt, says Transparency International Annual Report Finds Sub-Saharan Africa Especi » |
Los Angeles Times | Experts criticize new advice on mammograms MiamiHerald.com Some experts dismissed new guidelines by a government task force that urged women to wait for age 50 to get a regular mammogram and downplayed the importance of self-exams. BY JUDITH GRAHAM In a highly controversial move, an influential ... New mammogram recommendations spark controversy Experts question motives of mammogram guidelines Breast Cancer Foundation Founder 'Infuriated' About Latest Report |
Times Online | Obama says Washington not trying to contain China Reuters BEIJING, Nov 16 (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama told Chinese students on Monday he did not fear their nation's rise, ahead of talks on trade imbalances and currency strains that underline the sometimes tense ... Barack Obama criticises internet censorship at meeting in China Obama says al Qaeda still greatest threat to US Trading Niceties in Beijing |
ABC News | Mourners grieve for soldiers killed at Fort Hood The Associated Press KIEL, Wis. â" Hundreds of people lining the main street of an Indiana town on Saturday fell solemnly silent as the white hearse passed. Mourners waited for hours outside a Wisconsin gymnasium to say goodbye to a soldier who once promised to take down ... Indiana town mourns soldier killed at Fort Hood Soldier put to rest in Plymouth Mourners honor Ind. Ft. Hood victim, others |
Globe and Mail | Obama, in Japan, vows Afghanistan decision 'soon' Washington Post President Obama embarks on a nine-day tour of Asian countries, including Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. Obama is expected to address topics such as security, environment, the economy and US-Asia relations. Explore key events highlighting US ... Obama speaks of cooperation with China RPT-Obama: Developing nations must cut greenhouse gases Obama affirms commitment to Asia |
ABC News | NASA discovers 'significant' amount of water on moon Washington Post Last month's LCROSS mission helped NASA discover about 26 g » |
US Moves to Seize Properties Tied to Iran New York Times Federal prosecutors in Manhattan began legal action on Thursday to seize properties in Queens and across the country where several mosques are located in a broad move against a nonprofit organization that was accused of illeg » |
Boston Globe | Envoy urges no US troop increase BBC News The US ambassador in Kabul has written to the White House arguing against sending thousands more American troops to Afghanistan. In a leaked cable, Karl Eikenberry expressed doubts about the competence of President Hamid Karzai's government. ... Official: Obama wants his war options changed Obama Security Team Considers Afghan Strategy Obama to make statement on economy on Thursday |
BBC News | Obama Security Team Considers Afghan Strategy Voice of America By VOA News US President Barack Obama met with his national security team at the White House Wednesday to consider whether to increase the number of US troops in Afghanistan. A US official said after the meeting Mr. Obama wanted to make clear to the ... Official: Obama wants his war options changed Obama warns Afghan commitment not 'open-ended' Obama sees no open-ended us role in Afghanistan |
guardian.co.uk | Senior Official: More Hasan Ties to People Under Investigation by FBI ABC News A senior government official tells ABC News that investigators have found that » |
guardian.co.uk | Senior Official: More Hasan Ties to People Under Investigation by FBI ABC News A senior government official tells ABC News that investigators have found that » |