Debate Over ‘Birther’ Bills Among States’ Lawmakers

Debate Over ‘Birther’ Bills Among States’ Lawmakers

Debate Over ‘Birther’ Bills Among States’ Lawmakers

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 01:08 PM PDT

After Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona vetoed a certification bill for candidates, Oklahoma is poised to become the first state to pass a similar law.

Ugandan Food Protests Grow Violent

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 01:09 PM PDT

A fourth round of street demonstrations over commodity prices broke out Thursday in Kampala after a leading opposition politician was arrested for the third time in two weeks.

UN chief appeals for end to Libya killing

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 01:19 PM PDT

Ban Ki-moon's plea comes as concern mounts over crisis in Misurata and Obama approves use of armed Predator drones.


Man denies Las Vegas casino heist

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:05 PM PDT

A US man accused of stealing $1.5m (£950,000) in casino chips from the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas pleads not guilty to armed robbery charges.


U.N. urges bold steps to relaunch Mideast peace

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:21 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations called on Thursday for "bold and decisive steps" to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian peace process as the region awaits a possible new initiative by U.S. President Barack Obama.

Abbas sees U.S. support for Palestinian statehood bid

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:13 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday it would "illogical" for the United States to block a Palestinian bid for statehood planned at the United Nations in September.

Briton catches falling US toddler

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:31 PM PDT

A British woman on holiday in Florida caught a baby who fell from a third-floor hotel balcony on Thursday night, saving her from harm.


Ozone hole 'has dried Australia'

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:39 PM PDT

The Antarctic ozone hole has changed weather patterns throughout the Southern Hemisphere, researchers find, and made a major contribution to Australia's recent droughts.


Turkish Kurds welcome poll decision

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:19 PM PDT

Country's High Election Board reverses move to ban Kurdish politicans following violent protests in country's southeast.


Abbas sees U.S. support for Palestinian statehood bid

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:13 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday it would "illogical" for the United States to block a Palestinian bid for statehood planned at the United Nations in September.

U.N. urges bold steps to relaunch Mideast peace

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:21 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations called on Thursday for "bold and decisive steps" to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian peace process as the region awaits a possible new initiative by U.S. President Barack Obama.

Clashes Erupt in Shanghai as Truck Drivers Strike Near Port

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 04:18 AM PDT

A two-day strike over rising fuel prices turned violent in Shanghai on Thursday as thousands of truck drivers clashed with police, drivers said, in the latest example of simmering discontent over inflation.

Galleon jury hears final defence

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 11:57 AM PDT

The defence has given its closing arguments in the US trial of a billionaire hedge fund boss accused of insider trading.


U.N. urges bold steps to relaunch Mideast peace

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:21 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations called on Thursday for "bold and decisive steps" to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian peace process as the region awaits a possible new initiative by U.S. President Barack Obama.

Abbas sees U.S. support for Palestinian statehood bid

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:13 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday it would "illogical" for the United States to block a Palestinian bid for statehood planned at the United Nations in September.

Abbas sees U.S. support for Palestinian statehood bid

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:13 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday it would "illogical" for the United States to block a Palestinian bid for statehood planned at the United Nations in September.

Karachi blast kills 15, criminal gangs suspected

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 11:36 AM PDT

KARACHI (Reuters) - At least 15 people were killed and several wounded when a bomb ripped through a club for card players in Pakistan's biggest city of Karachi Thursday, police said.

Israeli intellectuals endorse Palestinian state

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 11:50 AM PDT

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Barely audible above the chants of "traitor," an Israeli actress who lost a leg in a Palestinian attack read out on Thursday a declaration by Israeli intellectuals endorsing the creation of a Palestinian state.

Abbas sees U.S. support for Palestinian statehood bid

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:13 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday it would "illogical" for the United States to block a Palestinian bid for statehood planned at the United Nations in September.

Israeli intellectuals endorse Palestinian state

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 11:50 AM PDT

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Barely audible above the chants of "traitor," an Israeli actress who lost a leg in a Palestinian attack read out on Thursday a declaration by Israeli intellectuals endorsing the creation of a Palestinian state.

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