Afghan road bomb kills civilians

Afghan road bomb kills civilians


Afghan road bomb kills civilians

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 12:10 PM PDT

At least five civilians dead after roadside explosion in western province.


Gaddafi blasts big powers in first U.N. speech

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:57 AM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi, in his first address to the United Nations in 40 years as Libya's autocratic ruler, on Wednesday accused major powers on the Security Council of betraying the principles of the U.N. charter.


Progress report

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:42 AM PDT

Is Obama making headway on Middle East peace?


Fed Sees Recovery but Holds Steady on Rates

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:54 AM PDT

The central bank indicated that its key overnight rate will mostly likely remain at virtually zero into 2010.


Nervy Pakistan overcome Windies

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:37 AM PDT

Pakistan beat West Indies by five wickets after bowling them out for just 133 in the Champions Trophy.


Honduras clash kills one, world pressure rises

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:46 AM PDT

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - A man was shot dead in a clash between police and supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, as international pressure mounted on the de facto government to allow the leftist back in power.


New delay to Bloody Sunday report

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:46 AM PDT

The report on the events of Bloody Sunday is delayed until March 2010, more than 12 years since the tribunal was set up.


For Pittsburgh, G-20 Meeting Is a Mixed Blessing

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 12:06 PM PDT

The city hopes to revise its gritty Rust Belt image during the gathering, but protesters have their own message.


Wall Street Quiet Ahead of Fed Report

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:08 AM PDT

Investors are looking for a clear indication from the Federal Reserve on when it expects to begin raising its benchmark interest rate.


Killing of women, child "witches" on rise, U.N. told

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:51 AM PDT

GENEVA (Reuters) - Murder and persecution of women and children accused of being witches is spreading around the world and destroying the lives of millions of people, experts said Wednesday.


Live - Carling Cup

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:59 AM PDT

Man Utd, Chelsea, Man City and Spurs are among nine Premier League clubs in third-round action in the Carling Cup on Wednesday.


Gaddafi slams UN Security Council

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:34 AM PDT

Permanent members of council should lose their veto status, Libyan president says.


Iraqi 'killed in UK revenge attack'

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:00 AM PDT

Father of Baha Mousa, who died in British custody, testifies at public inquiry.


Deaths as India chimney collapses

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:43 AM PDT

Rescue workers search for survivors trapped under debris at thermal power plant.


Magazine Preview: Coming Out in Middle School

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:49 AM PDT

How 13-year-old kids are dealing with their sexual identity — and how others are dealing with them.


New Jackson song to be released

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:51 AM PDT

An unheard Michael Jackson track, featuring his brothers on backing vocals, is to be released as a single next month.


Diplomats Downplay Meeting on Iran

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:40 AM PDT

Diplomats say they don't expect major policy developments toward Iran during meetings today among the five permanent members of the Security Council and Germany.


Indian soldiers, rebels die in Kashmir battles

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:20 AM PDT

SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Four Indian soldiers and four Muslim militants were killed as gun battles raged in Kashmir Wednesday after months of relative calm, police said.


Qaddafi Delivers a Rambling Diatribe

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:18 AM PDT

The Libyan leader far exceeded the 15-minute limit on speeches with a rant against a host of perceived enemies.


Security Council doesn't work, Gadhafi tells U.N.

Posted: 23 Sep 2009 09:25 AM PDT

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Wednesday denounced the structure of the Security Council, criticizing the permanent seats and veto power granted to a limited number of nations. Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly's annual debate session, he called for world unity in confronting global crises -- such as climate change and food shortages.


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