The Lede: New Investigation of Phone Hacking in Britain

The Lede: New Investigation of Phone Hacking in Britain

The Lede: New Investigation of Phone Hacking in Britain

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:19 PM PST

Scotland Yard announced a fresh investigation of The News of the World, citing "significant new information."

City Room: Another Weather Emergency

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 10:14 AM PST

Any vehicle blocking a roadway "or impeding the ability to plow streets" would be "subject to towing at the owner's expense."

Bucks: An Argument for Pet Self-Insurance

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:14 PM PST

An argument for self-insuring your pet, rather than buying pet insurance.

Green: Nonstick Nirvana, Without Toxic Risks

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 09:35 AM PST

A nonstick pan with a "green" ceramic coating reassures a home chef.

Hong Kong Denies Entry to 2 Tiananmen Protesters

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 11:44 AM PST

Wang Dan and Wu'er Kaixi, who both played major roles in the student-led protest in 1989, were attempting to enter Hong Kong for the funeral a founder of the territory's democracy movement.

At War: Pentagon Defends Suicide Watch for WikiLeaks Suspect

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 11:15 AM PST

The Defense Department says that a naval brig commander did not exceed his authority by placing Pfc. Bradley Manning under suicide watch.

US Fed signals no policy change

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:35 PM PST

The US Federal Reserve signals no change in its loose monetary policy at the end of its latest policy meeting, as unemployment remains high.


Berlusconi search warrant sought

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 11:42 AM PST

Prosecutors investigating Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi seek permission to search the offices of one of his top aides.


Dutch Lawmakers Want Answers From Shell on Oil Pollution in Nigeria

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:00 PM PST

A number of environmental groups and business officials accused Shell of understating its responsibility for oil spills in the Niger Delta region.

Gbagbo seizes central bank branches

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:13 PM PST

Cote d'Ivoire's incumbent leader orders the seizure of Ivorian branches of the Central Bank of West African States.


SSP's Fox makes Solidarity call

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 11:58 AM PST

A senior Scottish Socialist Party figure has raised the prospect of reuniting with supporters of disgraced politician Tommy Sheridan.


New York State Takes Control of Nassau’s Finances

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:15 PM PST

The Long Island county's spending, labor contracts and borrowing will be subject to veto by a state oversight board, after local officials failed to balance its $2.6 billion budget.

Fed Votes to Maintain Bond-Buying Program

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:30 PM PST

While noting that commodity prices have risen, the Fed cautioned that long-term inflation expectations had been stable.

In Hubble’s Lens, Signs of Old and Distant Galaxy

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:19 PM PST

Astronomers say they have detected what may be the earliest galaxy yet found.

Live - Scottish Premier League

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 10:47 AM PST

In a busy evening in the Scottish Premier League, Celtic play Hearts, Hibs host Rangers, Inverness welcome Aberdeen, St Johnstone take on Motherwell and St Mirren play Dundee United.


Inflation, Food Prices Top Davos Agendas

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 11:00 AM PST

With the risks of a double-dip recession apparently receding in most parts of the world, another economic challenge is emerging: inflation.


China Drunk-Driver Case Hits a Nerve

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 10:48 AM PST

Chinese prosecutors filed only light charges against a man who witnesses say tried to avoid punishment after a traffic death by using his father's position as a police official.


Medvedev Fires Police Official Over Bombing

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:53 PM PST

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev fired a senior transport police commander for failure to prevent Monday's suicide bombing at the country's busiest airport. He gave officials two weeks to devise new plans to prevent such attacks against airports, trains, subways and buses.


Turkey Seeks Monetary-Move Time Out

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 11:44 AM PST

Turkey's economy minister said the central bank should wait before making further changes to monetary policy, the government's first public sign of concern over the bank's unorthodox strategy of cutting interest rates amid booming demand.


China Sends Sizable Group to Davos

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 10:21 AM PST

Leading China's 66-person-strong delegation to the World Economic Forum, its largest ever, is China's commerce minister and its top banking regulator as well as heavyweights from various industries.


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