Shanghai fire toll at 58; Beijing reviews projects2010-11-19 Breitbart A worker installs nylon nets around scaffolding at a construction site in... In this Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 photo, people place flowers and wreaths... In this Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 photo, people offers prayer in front of... SHANGHAI (AP) - A deadly fire in a Shanghai high-rise apartment undergoing energy-saving renovations has spurred safety...
What a $100 billion EU aid package means for Ireland2010-11-19 Yahoo Daily News Dublin – Despite a week of firm denials, Ireland is now in negotiations with the European Union about a joint European Central Bank (ECB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid package worth as much as $100 billion for its stricken economy. IMF and ECB officials led by Ajai Chopra arrived in Dublin today to meet with the government and are...
Report: US deploys heavy tanks to Afghanistan2010-11-19 m&c; Washington - The United States is sending a company of M1 Abrams tanks to Afghanistan, the first such deployment of heavy tanks in the nine-year war, the Washington Post reported Friday. Sixteen of the 68-ton tanks are headed for use by the US Marines in south-west Afghanistan, officials told the Post, and will considerably boost the firepower and...
Qantas Faces Several Weeks Before A380s Fly: Source2010-11-19 ABC News November 19, 2010 SYDNEY (Reuters) - Qantas Airways likely faces several more weeks before its fleet of six Airbus A380s can return to service, a source with direct knowledge said on Friday, threatening to squeeze its capacity as it heads into the busy Christmas and summer holiday season. The delay also indicates...
First glimpse of a planet from another galaxy2010-11-19 Inquirer WASHINGTONA hot, gaseous and fast-spinning planet has been found orbiting a dying star on the edge of the Milky Way, in the first such discovery of a planet from outside our galaxy, scientists said Thursday. Slightly larger than the size of Jupiter, the largest in our solar system, the newly discovered exoplanet is orbiting a star 2,000 light...
Flood aid helps to rebuild Cumbria2010-11-19 BBC News Motorists from Workington faced a detour of about 18 miles to cross the Derwent Continue reading the main story Related stories Cumbria floods cost county £276m New road crossing for flood town Flooded town united by new bridge A year on from the floods which swept through Cumbria in November 2009, it is estimated the total cost of recovery has...
Government spending: Britain's reliance on private firms revealed2010-11-19 The Guardian Whitehall struggles to wean itself off high-cost contracts as government takes unprecedented step of publishing its accounts • Datablog: Search, explore and download the data • Full coverage of the government accounts Francis Maude, the Cabinet Office minister, said publication would force civil servants to re-evaluate their spending and encourage...
Irish, EU, IMF face marathon talks for loan deal2010-11-19 The Boston Globe DUBLIN-Irish, European and International Monetary Fund officials mounted tough negotiations Friday over terms of a massive credit line for Ireland's debt-crippled banks -- with the fate of Ireland's prized low business taxes in the firing line. Irish officials said talks were under way at several locations in Dublin involving different government...
Obama in Portugal; meets with EU, NATO partners2010-11-19 The Boston Globe LISBON, Portugal-President Barack Obama is stepping back onto the world stage for two days of meetings in Europe, where his personal popularity hasn't shielded him from skepticism over his policies. After an overnight flight from Washington, Obama arrived Friday morning in the Portuguese capital for summits with NATO partners and the European...
Urban overcomes flood to record latest album2010-11-19 The Boston Globe NASHVILLE, Tenn.-Keith Urban had a difficult decision to make in the days after last spring's flood. The rising Cumberland River wrecked just about every piece of equipment the country music superstar owned, from priceless vintage guitars to his favorite amps. He was scheduled to begin recording the tracks that would eventually become "Get Closer,"...
Nash sits out as Magic cruise2010-11-19 The Boston Globe Jameer Nelson had 15 points and a season-high 12 assists, and the Magic easily handled a team playing without Steve Nash in a 105-89 romp last night in Orlando, Fla. Dwight Howard added 20 points and 12 rebounds, and every starter scored in double digits for the Magic, who built a 32-point lead and...
Coach's turnaround leads FC Dallas to 1st MLS Cup2010-11-19 The Boston Globe FRISCO, Texas-It was a long, long year for Schellas Hyndman after he ditched a successful 31-year college career to coach FC Dallas. His team was losing, his locker room was divided and his moves were roundly criticized. He was afraid he knew the answer to the question everyone was asking -- himself included -- after he took the job in 2008. Why...
'Blessed' Clarett plans to keep playing football2010-11-19 The Boston Globe OMAHA, Neb.-Maurice Clarett's football comeback was a success, certainly to him. Clarett says he would gladly spend another year with the United Football League's Omaha Nighthawks if they want him back. He feels lucky to have played anywhere and been given a chance to rebuild his life after being incarcerated for 3 1/2 years. "In January I was in...
No. 6 Wisconsin focused on winning Big Ten title2010-11-19 The Boston Globe ANN ARBOR, Mich.-Wisconsin is closing in on a special season, needing two wins to claim at least a share of the Big Ten title and perhaps its first BCS bowl bid. The sixth-ranked Badgers are trying to block out the hype. "Yeah, it's tough to constantly have to tune that out," Wisconsin guard John Moffitt said. "I think you have to be gracious with...
Torture settlement brings hope to last British inmate in Guantanamo The Independent2010-11-19 The Government has agreed to step up its efforts to bring home the last Briton held at Guantanamo Bay as part of a multimillion-pound settlement to end legal action over allegations of MI5's complicity in torture. Shaker Aamer, one of the 16 British nationals and residents to benefit from the compensation deal announced this week, has been held at...
Obama still committed to closing Guantanamo The Star2010-11-18 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is still determined to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, despite criticism over his civilian prosecution of terror suspects, the White House said on Thursday. "The president remains committed to...
Portugal deploys heavy security ahead of NATO gathering Daily Star Lebanon2010-11-18 By Agence France Presse (AFP) Friday, November 19, 2010 - Powered by LISBON: Portuguese authorities have launched an unprecedented security operation ahead of this week’s NATO summit to avoid a repeat of the violence that marred the alliance’s last top gathering in France. Since Tuesday, Portugal’s borders have been patrolled by...
Aid workers overwhelmed as S. Sudanese go home to vote Daily Star Lebanon2010-11-18 By Agence France Presse (AFP) Friday, November 19, 2010 - Powered by --> Francois Ausseill Agence France Presse RUBKONA, Sudan: A bus pulls up at the station in Rubkona, the terminus for thousands of South Sudanese returning from the North as partition looms. A man perched on the roof throws his luggage to the ground, as one might on...
Google puts 20 German cities on Street View Daily Star Lebanon2010-11-18 Friday, November 19, 2010 - Powered by --> Melissa Eddy Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany: Internet users can now take a virtual tour of 20 of Germany’s largest cities on Google Inc.’s panoramic Street View program, but they won’t always get a full view due to concerns here over what’s private and what’s public. The...
UN Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking Grows Scoop2010-11-18 Friday, 19 November 2010, 9:33 am Press Release: United Nations Support for UN Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking Grows New York, Nov 18 2010 11:10AM The newly-created United Nations trust fund to support victims of human trafficking is gaining steady international support with pledges having been received from six governments and one private...
Gold rises over 1% as Ireland relief boosts euro The Times of India2010-11-18 NEW YORK/LONDON: Gold rose more than 1 per cent on Thursday, breaking its longest stretch of consecutive declines in almost six months, as anticipation of an emergency loan for Ireland boosted the euro and lured investors back into commodities. Silver and palladium each rose about 5 per cent, and commodities bounced broadly as the euro rallied...
UN hails Israel moves on Lebanon border village Khaleej Times2010-11-18 UNITED NATIONS ' UN leaders on Thursday welcomed Israel's move to leave a disputed village on the border with Lebanon while a UN envoy expressed concern at other border incidents. Michael Williams, UN special coordinator for Lebanon, said the Hezbollah militia is probably smuggling large amounts of weaponry into its south Lebanon stronghold. UN...
GM shares jump in post-IPO return to market The Guardian2010-11-18 * GM shares open up 7 percent at $35 * Shares begin trade on NYSE under "GM" * GM says goal to eliminate debt including pensions (Adds detail on trading in shares, NYSE opening, quotes from GM, Ron Bloom; changes dateline) By Clare Baldwin and Soyoung Kim NEW YORK, Nov 18 (Reuters) - General Motors Co shares traded up 7 percent on Thursday morning,...
