Chicago rail boss killed by train

Chicago rail boss killed by train


Chicago rail boss killed by train

Posted: 07 May 2010 01:14 PM PDT

Philip Pagano, director of Chicago commuter rail service Metra, dies after stepping in front of a train in an apparent suicide.


Resigning German bishop accused of sexual abuse

Posted: 07 May 2010 12:59 PM PDT

BERLIN (Reuters) - German prosecutors are investigating accusations of sexual abuse by a Roman Catholic bishop in Pope Benedict's native Bavaria, authorities said on Friday.


Wrangling as Thai protesters refuse to quit

Posted: 07 May 2010 12:47 PM PDT

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Anti-government protesters in Thailand refused to leave the streets of Bangkok on Friday, but hinted they may be able to strike a deal in the coming days to end a deadly crisis that has stifled the economy.


U.S. Pushes Europe to Contain Greek Fallout

Posted: 07 May 2010 12:36 PM PDT

The Obama administration is pressing its European counterparts to act more quickly and decisively to contain the Greek financial crisis before its fallout undermines a recovery in Europe and spreads across the Atlantic to the U.S.


UK cyclists hurt in car collision

Posted: 07 May 2010 12:41 PM PDT

Five British female cyclists have been injured in a collision with a car while training in Belgium, officials say.


BNP loses 12 London council seats

Posted: 07 May 2010 12:45 PM PDT

The British National Party loses all 12 of its seats in east London's Barking and Dagenham Council.


US economy adds 290,000 new jobs

Posted: 07 May 2010 12:27 PM PDT

Unemployment rate rose too as thousands who had given up on jobs resumed job-hunting.


Maoists call off strike in Nepal

Posted: 07 May 2010 12:21 PM PDT

The Maoist party in Nepal ends a general strike after six days, but continue to call on the government to stand down.


Your Money: The New Money Rules for Recent Graduates

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:47 AM PDT

While you were in class, some laws and regulations were approved that may change your (financial) life.


Imelda Marcos, at 80, Seeks to Restore the Dynasty

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:55 AM PDT

The former First Lady of the Philippines is battling to restore the Marcos name to national government in elections on Monday.


Nepal Maoists end unpopular strike

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:52 AM PDT

Growing resentment forces former rebels to end shutdown that paralysed nation.


Train station bomb kills one in Russia: officials

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:39 AM PDT

MAKHACHKALA, Russia (Reuters) - One woman was killed and five others injured when a bomb exploded on a train station platform in the southern Russian region of Dagestan Friday, local officials said.


Graham Calls for ‘Pause’ in Pursuing Energy Bill

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:26 AM PDT

Senator Lindsey Graham said energy and climate change legislation had no chance of passage in the near term.


Times Square Reopened After 'Suspicious Package' Report

Posted: 07 May 2010 12:27 PM PDT

Times Square was reopened around 2:20 p.m. after being evacuated for more than 90 minutes from West 44th to West 47th Streets after the police received reports of a suspicious package. it turned out to be a canvas lunchbag containing bottled water.


Maoists’ Strike in Nepal Continues

Posted: 07 May 2010 10:49 AM PDT

Thousands of professionals gathered in Katmandu to demand an end to the stalemate over a new constitution.


Plaid leave Tory talk option open

Posted: 07 May 2010 07:35 AM PDT

Plaid Cymru have left their options open to do a deal with the Conservatives.


U.N. on target for Iran sanctions by mid-June: sources

Posted: 07 May 2010 12:10 PM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - A new round of U.N. sanctions against Iran will be ready by mid-June, European diplomatic sources said on Friday, but it remained uncertain how soon a draft proposal will be put to the Security Council.


Backlash Over Bailout May Sway German Vote

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:05 AM PDT

Voters going to the polls in struggling parts of western Germany will have a chance to vent their frustrations.


Blankfein, in Victory, Remains Goldman's Chairman

Posted: 07 May 2010 12:16 PM PDT

Shareholders of Goldman Sachs rejected a proposal to split the jobs of chairman and chief executive, in a victory for Lloyd C. Blankfein.


Iraq mulls Baghdad 'security fence'

Posted: 07 May 2010 10:34 AM PDT

Defence ministry says city to be surrounded by concrete barrier topped with cameras.


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