Man faces murder and arson charge

Man faces murder and arson charge


Man faces murder and arson charge

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 12:32 PM PST

A 27-year-old man is charged with the murder of a mother and arson with intent to endanger life and property.


Lawmakers to discuss Iraqi election law

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 08:31 AM PST

Iraqi lawmakers on Sunday plan to take another shot at ending the impasse over a proposed election law -- a political crisis sparked by the veto of a newly passed measure this week by one of the country's leaders.


Sri Lanka to lift restrictions on 130,000 Tamils

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 05:55 AM PST

The Sri Lankan government said Saturday it will lift restrictions on thousands of war-displaced ethnic Tamils still residing in squalid internment camps.


Dozens dead in China mine blast

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 03:28 AM PST

An explosion at a coal mine in northeastern China killed at least 42 workers early Saturday, state media reported.


Northern England braces for more rain

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 04:48 AM PST

Forecasters predicted more rain for England's flood-ravaged northwest region Saturday, but said the risk of more flooding was smaller than in recent days.


Italian police arrest 4 in Mumbai terror attacks

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 04:53 AM PST

Four Pakistani men have been arrested in connection with last year's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, Italian police said Saturday.


Lawyer: Knox, ex-boyfriend deserve life sentences

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 08:43 AM PST

A prosecutor says American Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend should get life sentences if they are convicted in the death of a British student, a lawyer for the victim's family told CNN on Saturday.


Motion to begin Senate floor debate on health reform likely to pass

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:49 AM PST

Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (Nev.) appears to have secured the 60 votes needed to move an $848 billion health-care reform bill to the Senate floor for debate.


Teenager 'stabbed and run over'

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:52 AM PST

A 19-year-old was stabbed and then run over in an attack on his way to shops near his north London home, police reveal.


Water mission returns first data

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:48 AM PST

A European satellite launched to study the Earth's water cycle returns its first data, confirming its novel instrument is working well.


Medical Marijuana: No Longer Just for Adults

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:56 AM PST

Several Bay Area doctors who recommend medical marijuana for patients say their client base includes teenagers with psychiatric conditions including A.D.H.D.


Scotland stun Australia with win

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:10 AM PST

Scotland end a 27-year losing run against Australia as an awesome defensive performance sets up a 9-8 victory at Murrayfield.


England 6-19 New Zealand

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 08:16 AM PST

Jimmy Cowan scores the decisive try as New Zealand beat much-improved England at Twickenham.


Canoeists spark rescue operation

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:25 AM PST

Emergency services, including a helicopter, are involved in a major operation after canoeists get into difficulty on the River Dart.


Scotland stun Australia with win

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:10 AM PST

Scotland end a 16-match losing run against Australia as an awesome defensive performance sets up a 9-8 victory over the Wallabies at Murrayfield.


Two held after fatal stab attack

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 10:26 AM PST

Police quiz two men in their 20s over the death of a man who was fatally stabbed in north London.


Sri Lanka to open refugee camps ahead of polls

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 09:45 AM PST

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka said on Saturday it will allow greater freedom of movement to refugees held in military-guarded camps from next month, after facing pressure to speed up resettlement of thousands of Tamils displaced by war.


Swine flu claims Hajj pilgrim lives

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 10:46 AM PST

At least four people who arrived in Mecca for Hajj have died of swine flu.


40,000 homes hit by power cut

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:07 AM PST

Electricity has been restored to most of the 40,000 homes and businesses who were affected by a power cut in Londonderry, NIE says.


Americans conflicted over Afghanistan war

Posted: 22 Nov 2009 09:34 AM PST

WINONA, MINN. -- Christina and Jesse Fladmark were married on Flag Day last year at the band shell on the Mississippi River. They chose the spot largely because Jesse, a soldier, draws strength from the nearby war memorial.



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