Fraud crackdown nets 500 people

Fraud crackdown nets 500 people


Fraud crackdown nets 500 people

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:07 PM PST

A nationwide crackdown on investment fraud in the US leads to criminal or civil actions against more than 500 people since August.


At War: An Iraqi Returns to Baghdad After a Trip Abroad

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:53 AM PST

A quiet day elsewhere is a day when no lives are lost and tears shed. But this is the Baghdad of today, where logic rarely applies.


Argentina recognises Palestine

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:32 PM PST

Buenos Aires follows Brazil in recognising a "free and independent state" for the Palestinians.


Jol steps down as manager of Ajax

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:49 PM PST

Martin Jol quits as manager of Dutch side Ajax after a poor run of form by the four-time European champions.


Bits: Google Unveils the Nexus S Smartphone

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:38 AM PST

Google announced plans to begin selling a second "Google phone," called the Nexus S.


Bucks: Spousal Chatter and Bankruptcy Fear

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 10:57 AM PST

Just because spouses mention somebody else's new kitchen or car doesn't mean they want to blow the household's budget.


ArtsBeat: Winfrey Picks 2 Dickens Novels

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:20 AM PST

The author is not expected to appear on her show.


Medvedev Stresses Better Ties to Poland

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:47 PM PST

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday took his mission to modernize his country and improve ties with the West to Poland, a former Soviet satellite with which it shares a troubled but improving relationship.


Nuclear program dominates talks between Iran, world powers

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:46 AM PST

GENEVA- Iran and six world powers on Monday held their first talks in more than a year, with Iran's nuclear program dominating the discussion, according to diplomats familiar with the proceedings.


In WikiLeaks cables from Pakistan, U.S. officials struggle for leverage

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:42 AM PST

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - At a January 2008 meeting with the U.S. ambassador, former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called himself pro-American and praised the U.S. government's move to "arrange" the naming of the new Pakistani army chief.


General Describes Afghan Challenges

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:41 AM PST

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David M. Rodriguez, the coalition's day-to-day commander in Afghanistan, said the measure of success in the war will be whether Afghan civilians decide to take risks and join public service.


Russia checking citizenship of arrested aide to UK lawmaker

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:36 AM PST

Russia is checking to see whether an aide to a British lawmaker, who has been arrested and is facing expulsion from the United Kingdom, is a Russian citizen, according to media reports.


Live - Liverpool v Aston Villa

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:29 AM PST

Aston Villa travel to Anfield as former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier goes back to his old club for the first time as a manager.


Three injured as Greek police clash with protesters

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:10 AM PST

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek police clashed with youths hurling petrol bombs in Athens on Monday during protests to mark the anniversary of the 2008 police killing of a teenager that triggered the country's worst riots in decades.


Texas examines death penalty law

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 10:57 AM PST

A Texas judge is to consider whether the death penalty is constitutional in a hearing ahead of a man's trial on murder and robbery charges.


Arrest of Assange Appears Near

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:27 PM PST

The noose tightened around Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, for questioning on accusations of rape.


Young Smoker Is Blamed in Israel Fire

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:10 PM PST

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Monday as the prime suspect in the largest fire in the nation's history.


Experts debate merit of making drinking age 21

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 10:47 AM PST

What role does the 21-year-old drinking age play in the phenomenon of young adults bingeing on alcohol? This has become a fiercely debated topic in the past few years.



Afghan Government Softens Ban on Security Firms

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:56 AM PST

The modified policy would allow most licensed firms to continue their work, but leaves important details in doubt.


Charges to tackle ship emissions

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 11:00 AM PST

On the sidelines of the UN climate summit, a plan is being hatched to charge cargo ships on the basis of their emissions.


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