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China Detains U.S. Geologist, Physically Abuses Him
An American detainee in China has reportedly been physically mistreated in captivity, though there is disagreement over whether it was a good move to make that news public as he tries to win his freedom through back channels to the Chinese regime.

Oprah Winfrey Announces End to Her Show
Oprah Winfrey announced that her show will stop production and the last show will by September 9, 2011.

Computer Glitch Causes Flight Delays Around the Country
A computer problem at the Atlanta airport, the busiest in the nation, has had a domino effect on flights around the country, with widespread delays.

Obama: September 11 Mastermind Will be Convicted
The September 11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will have a civilian trial, leading some to criticize the administration - but President Obama remains confident of a conviction.

9 Hours, 370 Miles, All in One Shopping Trip
When most people get lost, they just stop somewhere, ask for directions and come back home. One 81 year old man however, got lost on a drive and was lost for 9 hours before he finally asked for help. Here's the news..

U.S. Ship, Maersk Alabama, Defeats Pirates for a Second Time
The U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama used an on board security force and some acoustic devices to defeat a second pirate attack.

According to AP, Americans Want to Tax Rich to Pay for Healthcare
A recent AP poll indicates that most Americans favor taxing the "rich" over every other method of paying for healthcare reform.

Mother Refuses Deployment to Afghanistan Because of Lack of Child Care
Specialist Alexis Hutchinson, 21, refused to report for her scheduled deployment to Afghanistan because she has no one to care for her 10-month old son.

Over 15 Million Americans Must Pay Back Tax Credit
Many have received a tax credit under the Obama stimulus plan, but now many will also have to pay some of it back thanks to miscalculations and improper categorizations by the IRS.

Barack Obama's Jobs Forum to be Held in December
The United States President, Barack Obama, announced that a job forum will be held in December. Here's more on this...

Sarah Palin Tells Oprah Show 2008 Loss was Not Her Fault
Sarah Palin told the Oprah Winfrey Show that she doesn't believe that she cost the Republicans the White House in 2008.

Gitmo Detainees to go on Trial, Will Possibly Be Freed
Gitmo detainees, many of whom have been held for many years, will finally get their day in court as a Supreme Court ruling is complied with.

Million Dollar 'Fine' for Talking on Phone while Driving
Why it is not safe to drive while talking on the phone has just been made more clearer in a bizarre accident in the US....

Designer of Facebook App for iPhone Quits
Most developers working on apps for the iPhone have now complained of this. It seems that Apple is too picky when it comes to approving apps for their famous App Store....

Fort Hood Shooter Likely Paralyzed
Major Nidal Malik Hasan is still in critical condition and has no feeling below the waist, according to his attorney.

Intel Will Pay AMD $1.25 Billion to Settle Lawsuits
At long last, chipmakers Intel and AMD have put their differences behind them, settling various lawsuits for a grand total of $1.25 billion.

Lou Dobbs Leaves CNN, Wishes to Pursue Other Opportunities
Lou Dobbs, the last of the original CNN hosts, left the network yesterday, being granted an early exit from his contract.

U.S. Ambassador Attempts to Dissuade Obama from Troop Surge
As President Obama prepares to make his decision about the U.S. course in Afghanistan, the U.S. envoy there, Karl Eikenberry, has come forward to question the idea of more troops.

Mortgage Relief Program Now Reaching 20% of Those Eligible
The mortgage relief program, which got off to a slow start, is now moving full steam ahead, especially in California, Arizona and Nevada.

D.C. Sniper Executed in Virginia
John Allen Muhammad, the man convicted of being the mastermind behind the 3-week sniper spree that killed 10 people and terrorized D.C. and its suburbs, was executed by lethal injection.

Gunman Holding High School Principal Hostage in Upstate New York Surrenders to Police
A high school principal is reportedly being held hostage at a high school in upstate New York, but all of the students have been safely evacuated from the building.

Germany Celebrates Fall of Berlin Wall in Style
20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, German leaders and citizens remember fondly the day that changed the world.

Fort Hood Shooter Awake, Talking
Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the suspected shooter in the mass killing at the U.S. Army base at Fort Hood, Texas, is awake and speaking according to officials.

Afghan Government Says UN Representative Overstepped Authority
A Norwegian diplomat, the top U.N. presence in Afghanistan, has made comments that have angered the Afghan government, but from all other sides it appears that advice offered just makes good sense.

Another Quake in Indonesia, 38 Hurt
An earthquake in Indonesia wreaked havoc, wounding as many as 38 and causing huge damages to infrastructure...

Unemployment Hits 10.2 Percent, Highest Since 1983
Unemployment spiked to numbers higher than even the most grim projections, despite the end of the recession and some subtle signs of hope.

Fort Hood Shooting Brings Tragedy to the U.S. Military at Home
A terrible shooting incident in Fort Hood, Texas yesterday left 12 dead and 31 wounded and officials still trying to figure out exactly what happened and why.

World's First Arabic Speaking Robot Constructed in Gulf
Do you know Muslims are very particular about the use of language and they follow certain etiquettes to show respect to others while speaking. They greet each other by saying "As-Salamu Alaykum" which is always responded by "Wa-Alaikum-Salaam". With technology adapting the Arabic language, here's some significant news.

UN Relocating Staff in Afghanistan Following Attacks
After five foreign UN staff members were killed in suicide attacks in Afghanistan, the organization has decided to pull back staff and relocate them.

Senate Moves to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyer Credit
The U.S. Senate has voted overwhelmingly to extend jobless benefits and to extend the first-time homebuyer’s tax credit.

Iran and Syria Deny Israel Claims
Iran and Syria have denied all allegations made by the Israelis on the arms and ammunition contained in an Antigua-flagged Francop vessel intercepted at the port of Ashdod yesterday. Here are the details on the story.

GOP Makes Gains in Virginia and New Jersey
The GOP’s big wins in Virginia and New Jersey, despite the president’s campaigning for the Democratic candidates, is an indication that Obama is on very shaky political ground.

Gay Marriage Defeated Again in Maine
Losing once again in a popular vote on the state level, gay-marriage advocates are left to ponder a new approach to swaying voters.

Warren Buffett Acquires Major Railroad
Warren Buffett's investment group, Berkshire Hathaway, has acquired the Burlington Northern Railroad for $34 Billion.

The Shine is Definitively Off of Obamamania
Just one year after the start of an historic term as president, Barack Obama has found that the ebullience that surrounded his campaign and election has died down significantly.

Ford Posts 1 Billion Dollar Profit, Predicts More Profit in 2011
Ford Motor Company beat analysts predictions and appears to be regaining a foothold as the only U.S. automaker to avoid bankruptcy and federal bailout.

Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney Visit White House
Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, lobbyists and influential donors have been among the first to visit the White House, according to a report issued late last week.

Apple To Fight Nokia Suit
Apple Inc. has finally responded to the suit filed by Nokia saying that they would not give up the case without a fight...

Death Toll Rises as Typhoon Mirinae Moves West
This year, Philippines has been buffeted by more than 10 cyclones. The most recent one to strike the country is typhoon Mirinae, that has caused the deaths of at least 12 people.

Madonna Snubbed by Yoga Guru
Multi-millionaire yoga guru Bikram Choudhary is said to have snubbed Madonna, something she isn't too pleased about.

Clinton Addresses Kashmir Issue
A thorn in the sides of both, India and Pakistan, the Kashmir issue has come under the limelight yet again...

Stimulus Jobs Grossly Overstated in Report Lauded by White House
The number of jobs created under the stimulus programs put forth by President Obama has been overstated by nearly 17%, which gets a "good enough for government work" stamp of approval from some in the administration.

Coast Guard Plane and Marine Helicopter Collide off California
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing for at least nine people believed to have been aboard a Coast Guard plane and a Marine helicopter that collided in mid-air off the coast of California.

H-1B Visa Program Spirals Downwards
Applications for H-1B visas were at an all time low, this year, leading to an uncertainty about the end of the worst recession that has ever hit the U.S.

Pakistani Elders Advise Clinton
US Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton had a meeting with the tribal leaders from north-west Pakistan to discuss the current state of affairs in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

US Economy Grows
The US economy has grown at a rate of 3.5%. Does this signal the end of the recession?

Large American Companies Denigrating Insurance Public Option
Some of the largest companies in America have come out squarely against a public option in upcoming health care legislation.

Home Depot Fires Florida Man Over God Pin
A Home Depot employee was fired in Florida for wearing a button that says One Nation Under God, Indvisible, and now that man is going to sue.

UN Investigator Deported
Zimbabwe deports UN rights expert, Manfred Nowak.

$3.4 Billion Smart Power Grid on Obama’s Agenda
Obama urges support for initiatives to revamp the U.S. energy grid, arrives in motorcade of gas-guzzling SUVs.

Matthew Hoh Resignation Letter Puts Pressure on Obama
The resignation letter of Matthew Hoh is the most clearly presented case for why America can't win in Afghanistan and it comes at a crucial time for President Obama.

Market Bomb Welcomes Hillary Clinton in Pakistan
As Hillary Clinton arrived in Pakistan to initiate talks with the falling government, a severe bomb blast killed about 86 people, injuring several others in Peshawar.

Radovan Karadzic Conspicuously Absent from Own War Crimes Trial
The Bosnian Serb leader who was alleged responsible for most of the deaths during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war was a no-show at his own trial yesterday.

Somali Pirates Capture Private British Yacht with Couple Aboard
It is believed that Somali pirates captured a British yacht of the coast of the Seychelles and are now holding the couple hostage.

Castro's Sister a CIA Spy
Juanita Castro, Fidel and Raul Castro's younger sister has revealed in her memoir that she worked for the CIA.

Pilot of Plane that Overshot Airport Denies that Crew was Napping
The pilots who flew their plane 150 past their destination denied that they were napping or arguing during the flight, but didn’t say how the mishap occurred.

Two Helicopter Crashes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 14 Americans
Hostile fire is not believed to be involved in the crashes that killed at least 14 Americans, including civilians working for the Drug Enforcement Agency.

Karadzic Trial Begins
The trial of Radovan Karadzic, the former Bosnian Serb leader starts at The Hague.

Mother and Baby Born on Plane Given Free Flights for Life
AirAsia rewarded Liew Siaw Hsia, a woman who gave birth on a recent flight, free flights for life for her and her new baby.

Mexican Cartels Targeted in Recent Drug Raid, Over 300 Arrested
U.S. officials arrested over 300 members of the Mexican drug cartel "La Familia" yesterday, in such places as Boston, Minneapolis and Seattle.

Suicide Bomber Targets Pakistan Military Complex
Two bombings, in different cities, in a span of a few hours shakes Pakistan.

Nokia Sues Apple for Infringement
Finnish giant Nokia, the world's largest cell phone manufacturer, has joined the ranks of people suing Apple. The suit filed against Apple, the makers of the hugely popular iPhone, is regarding patent infringement.

ASEAN Human Rights Body Launched
ASEAN sets up a much criticized human rights body in the region.

Earthquake Rocks Afghanistan
A strong earthquake, measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale, rocked Afghanistan just after midnight on Friday, causing panic and sending people into the streets.

Sri Lanka Frees Detainees
Sri Lanka releases more than 4000 Tamil detainees from their camps.

Maharashtra Election Results - A Slap in the Face of Provocative Regionalism
The Oct 2009 election results in Maharashtra, India, have proved that the divisive policies of self-centered politicians like Raj Thakerey are NOT welcome by the people of India. The win of the secularly inclined Congress party is nothing but a slap in the face of the party whose leaders openly propagate divisiveness based on region and religion.

Somalia Hit by Insurgents
Fierce fighting between peacekeepers and insurgents kills people in Mogadishu, the Somali capital.

Poll Runoff in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is going to have a poll runoff between Hamid Karzai and chief rival, Abdullah Abdullah.

UN Cuts Food Aid for Bhutanese Refugees
The UN WFP cuts food aid for the 90,000 Bhutanese refugees in Nepal.

Pakistan Under Attack
A spate of militant attacks in Pakistan, threatens to destabilize the security facilities in the country.

Iranian Negotiators Show Support for Uranium Deal
A group consisting of Iranian, Russian, American and French negotiators has been meeting in Vienna, Austria for several days, and appears to have reached a breakthrough plan regarding Iranian uranium enrichment.

Some in GOP Fear Glenn Beck, Other Polarizing Figures
While it may be a good move for ratings and advertising dollars to have a loud-mouthed and controversial talking head ranting about politics, moderate Americans seem to be drifting away from both traditional parties.

Democrats Targeting Insurance Industry's Antitrust Protection
The insurance industry is largely exempt from antitrust legislation that applies to many other industries. Now Congressional democrats would like to change that.

Chancellor from the University of Illinois Resigns After Scandal
Richard Herman, chancellor of the University of Illinois, stepped down yesterday over his clear involvement in a scandal that saw politically-connect applicants receive special consideration for admission to the school.

Text Messages Released by Police in Steve McNair Shooting Death
Investigators have released text messages that they say support the theory that Steve McNair was killed in a murder-suicide by Sahel Kazemi.