Unemployment to be high in U.S. cities through 2013 - study

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• Unemployment to be high in U.S. cities through 2013 - study
• FEATURE - Mexico's drug war leaves a generation of narco widows
• Massachusetts win blow for Obama
• Australian police hunt koala shooters (AFP)
• Mexico's drug war leaves a generation of narco widows
• Eight dead in Virginia shooting
• In blow to Obama, Republican wins in Massachusetts
• Global slide in '09 economic freedom holds risks - index
• Thai "red shirts" consider symbolic airport rally
• Eurostar reports turnover up in 2009 (AFP)
• Grisly massacre footage shown at Philippine trial (AFP)
• Haiti violence fears lift, U.S. troops help deliver aid
• Republican wins U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts
• Australia says whaling row will not hurt Japan pact (AFP)
• Sex with teen lands man in jail
• Looters follow trail of bulldozers in Haiti
• Republicans deal Obama massive blow with Senate win
• Growth the Key for Latin America
• Politically Incorrect
• China Cracks Down On Texting

Unemployment to be high in U.S. cities through 2013 - study Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:05 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Unemployment rates will likely peak in most U.S. cities in 2010, but it will be many more years before jobless rates hit their lows of the last decade, a report released by a U.S. mayors group shows.

FEATURE - Mexico's drug war leaves a generation of narco widows Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:05 PM PST ARTEAGA, Mexico (Reuters) - Deep in western Mexico's sun-baked marijuana hills, where the presence of drug gangs hangs heavy in the air, Norma Bello and her five children live in a tatty storeroom since her husband was knifed to death and her eldest son jailed over a narco slaying.

Massachusetts win blow for Obama Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:46 PM PST Republican Scott Brown wins the US Senate election in Massachusetts - a result which could derail President Obama's healthcare reform plans.

Australian police hunt koala shooters (AFP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:36 PM PST AFP - Australian police said Wednesday they were investigating the shooting of koalas in two separates incidents, including one involving a baby animal which was repeatedly hit.

Mexico's drug war leaves a generation of narco widows Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:30 PM PST ARTEAGA, Mexico (Reuters) - Deep in western Mexico's sun-baked marijuana hills, where the presence of drug gangs hangs heavy in the air, Norma Bello and her five children live in a tatty storeroom since her husband was knifed to death and her eldest son jailed over a narco slaying.

Eight dead in Virginia shooting Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:12 PM PST Police hunting for assilant after attack on a rural home in northeast United States.

In blow to Obama, Republican wins in Massachusetts Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:34 PM PST BOSTON (Reuters) - In a stunning blow to President Barack Obama, Republican Scott Brown won a bitter U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts on Tuesday and promised to be the deciding vote against his sweeping healthcare overhaul.

Global slide in '09 economic freedom holds risks - index Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:34 PM PST HONG KONG (Reuters) - Economic freedoms were sharply reduced last year on massive spending and bailouts during the financial crisis, a trend that could imperil future economic prospects, the U.S.-based Heritage Foundation said on Wednesday.

Thai "red shirts" consider symbolic airport rally Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:34 PM PST BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai "red shirt" demonstrators are planning a symbolic rally next week near Bangkok's main airport, but insisted on Wednesday there would be no repeat of a crippling blockade a year ago by a rival protest movement.

Eurostar reports turnover up in 2009 (AFP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:13 PM PST AFP - The Eurostar train service said Wednesday its turnover edged up last year, despite the economic downturn and a high-profile breakdown which stranded hundreds of passengers in the Channel Tunnel.

Grisly massacre footage shown at Philippine trial (AFP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:04 PM PST AFP - A Philippine politician accused of massacring 57 people displayed no emotion Wednesday as grisly footage was shown in court of the victims' mangled and bloodied bodies being pulled from mass graves.

Haiti violence fears lift, U.S. troops help deliver aid Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:04 PM PST PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Fears of violence and looting eased in earthquake-devastated Haiti as U.S. troops provided security for water and food aid deliveries, and thousands of displaced Haitians heeded the government's advice to seek shelter outside Port-au-Prince.

Republican wins U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:04 PM PST BOSTON (Reuters) - Republican Scott Brown won a bitter U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts on Tuesday, dealing a stunning blow to President Barack Obama's legislative agenda and casting doubt on the fate of his sweeping healthcare overhaul.

Australia says whaling row will not hurt Japan pact (AFP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:08 PM PST AFP - Australia's disagreement with Japan over its annual whale hunts will not affect a proposed defence pact between the nations, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said Wednesday.

Sex with teen lands man in jail Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:03 PM PST  SINGAPORE Barely two weeks after meeting a 15-year-old student, the 21-year-old man, got intimate with her. The teen gave birth to a daughter in July last year. On Tuesday, the full-time National Service man admitted to having sex with Read more...

Looters follow trail of bulldozers in Haiti Posted: 19 Jan 2010 06:43 PM PST PORT-AU-PRINCE -Bulldozers churn up tonnes of earth dotted with human remains from beneath a flattened supermarket in Haiti's quake-hit capital, and people fearlessly plunge in behind hoping to snatch food or something of value to sell. Read more...

Republicans deal Obama massive blow with Senate win Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:44 AM PST BOSTON, Massachusetts -Republicans won a stunning upset in Massachusetts' Senate election, dealing a potentially fatal blow to US President Barack Obama's health care reforms. Read more...

Growth the Key for Latin America Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:05 PM PST Latin America's economies showed surprising resilience during one of the worst economic downturns in modern history, avoiding the borrowing spree that traditionally followed previous crises in the developed world.

Politically Incorrect Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:01 PM PST Robert Lawrence Kuhn's "How China's Leaders Think."

China Cracks Down On Texting Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:01 PM PST Send an improper message, and it might be your last.

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No deal in Belgian beer dispute

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• No deal in Belgian beer dispute
• 3,000 apply for Blair Iraq ballot
• Text Messages in China to Be Scanned for ‘Illegal Content’
• Putin Stirs Environmental Controversy
• Shattered bodies at Peace Hospital
• Science Teacher With a Bible Divides an Ohio Town
• Russia unfreezes ties with Ukraine
• Why You Can Get Written Confirmation From Comcast Now
• Coded Biblical references on army gunsights cause concern
• FBI charges 22 over foreign bribe
• Fight to save dying plant species
• Dealer Sues Woman to Cancel 'Good Deal'
• Rescue teams mobilized, watch Haiti turmoil from U.S.
• U.N. Reports Global FDI Falls
• Brown's spending in focus at UK Iraq War inquiry
• Live - Tuesday's football
• Taliban commander speaks out
• In Haiti, struggles of children intensify
• Russia sees population increase
• Temple to the cat goddess Bastet is uncovered in Alexandria

No deal in Belgian beer dispute Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:51 PM PST Fresh talks to end 13 days of blockades at the Belgian breweries of the world's largest beer-maker end without agreement.

3,000 apply for Blair Iraq ballot Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:04 PM PST More than 3,000 people apply for seats at Tony Blair's appearance before the Iraq Inquiry.

Text Messages in China to Be Scanned for ‘Illegal Content’ Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:57 AM PST The Chinese government ordered cellphone companies to suspend text services to users who send "unhealthy" messages.

Putin Stirs Environmental Controversy Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:00 PM PST Russia's premier signed a decree last week to remove waste discharges in the production of pulp, paper and cardboard from operations banned by environmental legislation in and around Lake Baikal, the world's largest body of fresh water, allowing a paper mill controlled by wealthy tycoon Oleg Deripaska to resume operations.

Shattered bodies at Peace Hospital Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:34 AM PST At Peace Hospital there are mostly haunting looks and shattered bodies among the hundreds of patients stretched out on the front lawn and lying in the halls.

Science Teacher With a Bible Divides an Ohio Town Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:37 PM PST Officials say a teacher should be fired for pushing religion in class. Supporters say he is being unfairly punished.

Russia unfreezes ties with Ukraine Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:16 PM PST Dmitry Medvedev to send envoy to Kiev after electoral defeat of country's president.

Why You Can Get Written Confirmation From Comcast Now Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:56 AM PST One man's battle to get written confirmations of agreements with Comcast cable customer service representatives.

Coded Biblical references on army gunsights cause concern Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:08 AM PST Coded references to Biblical passages are inscribed on gunsights used by the US and British forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, it emerges.

FBI charges 22 over foreign bribe Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:25 PM PST The US charges 22 executives or employees of security-related firms with conspiring to bribe an African state over an arms sale.

Fight to save dying plant species Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:43 AM PST A British botanist from Kew Gardens is on the island of St Helena to help save one of the world's rarest trees.

Dealer Sues Woman to Cancel 'Good Deal' Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:13 PM PST A dealership in Minnesota wants the car back that it sold to a woman last year. Why? The dealership says it didn't charge her enough.

Rescue teams mobilized, watch Haiti turmoil from U.S. Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:09 AM PST Four of the 10 American rescue teams mobilized in the hours following the earthquake in Haiti are returning home Tuesday -- having never traveled farther than their local airports.

U.N. Reports Global FDI Falls Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:42 AM PST Global flows of foreign direct investment fell 39% in 2009, but will pick up modestly this year, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development said Tuesday.

Brown's spending in focus at UK Iraq War inquiry Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:02 AM PST LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's opposition Conservatives attacked the government's record on military spending on Tuesday as the fall-out from an inquiry into the Iraq War threatened to damage the ruling Labor Party.

Live - Tuesday's football Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:59 AM PST Manchester City host Manchester United in their Carling Cup semi-final first leg, there are four FA Cup third round ties and some Football League games too.

Taliban commander speaks out Posted: 19 Jan 2010 11:31 AM PST Sirajuddin Haqqani tells Al Jazeera that his fighters are dictating the Afghan conflict.

In Haiti, struggles of children intensify Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:14 AM PST PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Nearly half of Haiti's population is younger than 18 years old. Even in better times, many of this country's youth are in desperate need of aid.

Russia sees population increase Posted: 19 Jan 2010 07:05 AM PST Russia bucks a long-term trend by recording its first population increase in 15 years.

Temple to the cat goddess Bastet is uncovered in Alexandria Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:10 AM PST A temple to the cat goddess Bastet is uncovered in Alexandria, seat of the Egyptian Ptolemaic dynasty.

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