VIDEO: Palestinian UN bid 'will be vetoed'

VIDEO: Palestinian UN bid 'will be vetoed'

VIDEO: Palestinian UN bid 'will be vetoed'

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 11:26 PM PDT

Barack Obama has told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas he will veto his bid for UN membership, as he tried to persuade him to drop the plans.


Pope to arrive on state visit to Germany (AP)

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 11:01 PM PDT

Two men dressed as Adolf Hitler, left, and the Pope, right, protest in front of the German Parliament, the Reichstag, against the Pope's upcoming visit in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. The two men were arrested by the police. Pope Benedict XVI will be on a four-day official visit to Germany from Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. (AP Photo)AP - Pope Benedict XVI launches his first state visit to his native Germany on Thursday with an address to parliament that many lawmakers have vowed to boycott in protest.

Israel's Labor Party picks ex-journalist as leader (AP)

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 11:12 PM PDT

AP - Israel's battered opposition Labor Party has turned to an outspoken female journalist to revive its fortunes, bringing a fresh face to the Israeli political stage.


Dagestan Bombing Kills 1, Wounds 60

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 11:12 PM PDT

One Russian policeman is dead and about 60 people are wounded after a pair of bombings in the capital of the violence-plagued republic of Dagestan.


VIDEO: UK couple describe Amazon rescue

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:47 PM PDT

A British couple are hoping to resume their travels after being rescued from the depths of the Amazon rainforest thanks to the help of coastguards in Falmouth.


VIDEO: Iran frees US hiker 'spies'

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:05 PM PDT

Two US men given an eight-year jail term by Iran for spying have been released and emotionally reunited with their loved ones.


VIDEO: Pope begins visit to Germany

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:36 PM PDT

Pope Benedict begins his first official visit to Germany, the country of his birth. He has visited the country before but this is the first time the visit is being seen as offficial.


5 Rental Car Pet Peeves (And What To Do About Them)

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:57 PM PDT

1. Pet Peeve: I only need a car for a few hours, yet the minimum rental is a day. What to do about it: Sign up with a short term rental service like Zipcar or Hertz on Demand. With Zipcar, you can pick up and return cars in strategically located lots in dozens of large ...


Deadly typhoon passes over Japan tsunami zone

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:23 PM PDT

At least six people have been killed by the storm, with many others missing, causing no further damage to nuclear plant.


VIDEO: Pope begins visit to Germany

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:36 PM PDT

Pope Benedict begins his first official visit to Germany, the country of his birth. He has visited the country before but this is the first time the visit is being seen as offficial.


Pickup truck hits bomb in Pakistan, 5 dead (AP)

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 10:40 PM PDT

A girl, displaced by floods, sleeps in a classroom while taking refuge in a camp for flood victims with her family in the Badin district of Pakistan's Sindh province September 21, 2011. The latest floods, triggered by monsoon rains, have killed more than 230 people, destroyed or damaged 1.2 million houses and flooded 4.5 million acres (1.8 million hectares) since late last month, officials and Western aid groups say. More than 300,000 people have been moved to shelters. Some 800,000 families hit by last year's floods are still homeless. Aid groups have warned of a growing risk of fatal diseases. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro (PAKISTAN - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)AP - A pickup truck carrying civilians hit a roadside bomb in northwest Pakistan near the Afghan border Thursday, killing at least five people, a government official said.

Obama Ignores the Fastest Way to Create Jobs

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 09:51 PM PDT

Why does President Obama waste taxpayer money subsidizing "green jobs" when the oil and gas industry is eager to create jobs and meet U.S. energy needs at no cost to the taxpayers.


North Korea and U.S. look to another round of talks: report (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 09:39 PM PDT

North Korea's nuclear envoy Ri Yong Ho, center top, talks to journalists outside the private Chang An Club after talks with South Korea's nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. The representatives of North and South Korea met Wednesday for crucial talks, renewing optimism that Pyongyang could be persuaded to resume discussions on ending its nuclear program after it walked out two years ago. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)Reuters - North Korea and the United States are looking at holding a second round of dialogue early next month as part of renewed efforts to restart talks on disabling the North's nuclear weapons program, South Korean media reported on Thursday.

Most Entrepreneurs Should Never Bring On Investors

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 09:35 PM PDT

There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs "assume" they need funding, and don't even consider a plan for "bootstrapping," or self-financing their startup. Yet, according to many sources, over 90 percent of all businesses are started and grown with no equity financing, and many others would have ...


North Korea and U.S. look to another round of talks: report

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 09:43 PM PDT

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea and the United States are looking at holding a second round of dialogue early next month as part of renewed efforts to restart talks on disabling the North's nuclear weapons program, South Korean media reported on Thursday.

U.K. Sets Its Sights on 'Rogue' Traders

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 09:01 PM PDT

As authorities investigate an alleged rogue trader at UBS, British regulators are examining multiple cases of possible improper or unauthorized trading at banks operating in London, according to people familiar with the matter.


Oil Firm to Restart Colombia Output

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 09:00 PM PDT

Labor protests against Pacific Rubiales Energy ended Wednesday with a tentative agreement brokered by the government between the company and workers.


Europe's Forced Retirees Not Going to Go Gently

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 05:25 PM PDT

Companies say people must retire to make way for younger workers. But why should someone good at a job they love have to leave because of a birthday?


Italy Will See Next Austerity Package Soon

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 09:31 PM PDT

Italy's next round of austerity measures will be presented in Parliament in a matter of "weeks, if not days," the country's foreign affairs minister Franco Frattini said.


The State of Georgia Has Killed Troy Anthony Davis

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 08:55 PM PDT

?Capital punishment is the most premeditated of murders.? ~ Albert Camus After a last minute delay of the execution of Troy Davis, the US Supreme Court refused to grant Davis a stay of execution. The state of Georgia killed Davis at 11:08 PM tonight. Davis was convicted for the 1989 murder of an off-duty policeman. ...


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Mexico drops internet terror case

Mexico drops internet terror case

Mexico drops internet terror case

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:39 PM PDT

Mexican prosecutors drop terrorism charges against two people accused of using Twitter and Facebook to spread false rumours about gang violence.


For Women’s Road Records, Only Women-Only Races Will Count

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:10 PM PDT

The decision by the world governing body for track and field nullifies the benefits to women of pacesetting by faster male runners, which can exist in some marathons and other races.

House Defeats Stopgap Spending Bill, With Disaster Relief Hanging in the Balance

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:23 PM PDT

The debate over the bill reopened festering wounds from nine months of spending fights, with Republicans arguing for fiscal restraint and Democrats accusing the other party of being heartless.

Venezuela has proposed $1 billion compensation for Exxon

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:25 PM PDT

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's energy minister said on Wednesday that the country had proposed paying U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. $1 billion in compensation for the nationalization of its assets in 2007.

Man City 2-0 Birmingham

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:41 PM PDT

Owen Hargreaves enjoys the perfect debut with a fabulous goal and injury-free 57-minute stint as Manchester City beat holders Birmingham City to reach the Carling Cup fourth round.


VIDEO: Boat restaurant swept away in China

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:01 PM PDT

In China 11 people were thrown into a swollen river after a restaurant boat broke free of its moorings and was swept away.


VIDEO: Obama warns on Palestine UN bid

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:50 PM PDT

Barack Obama has told the UN General Assembly the Palestinians deserve their own state, but that this would only be achieved through talks with Israel.


Afghan Killing a Blow to Peace Hopes

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:03 PM PDT

Afghans mourned former President Burhanuddin Rabbani, whose assassination has cast significant doubts on U.S.-backed attempts to jump-start peace talks with the Taliban.


White House Formalizes Taiwan Jet Plan

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 12:50 PM PDT

Congress was formally notified that the Obama administration plans to upgrade Taiwan's existing fleet of F-16 A/B fighter jets rather than sell it new fighters, provoking a sharp response from U.S. lawmakers.


Canada, U.S. Near Pact to Ease Trade

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:03 PM PDT

Canadian and U.S. negotiators are moving toward a sweeping border pact aimed at easing bottlenecks and aligning security procedures, but concern is emerging among Canadian businesses about Washington's willingness to loosen trade regulations.


Assange Memoir to Be Released

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:29 PM PDT

Julian Assange's long-awaited autobiography hits bookstores in Britain on Thursday. But the WikiLeaks founder hasn't signed off on it.


Amid Probe, Pope Faces German Apathy on Visit

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 12:26 PM PDT

Pope Benedict XVI plans to arrive in Germany Thursday on his first state visit to a homeland still reeling from a clergy sex-abuse scandal that has fueled an exodus away from the church.


Sarkozy Associate Questioned Over Campaign Funds

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 12:52 PM PDT

A senior French executive who together with President Nicolas Sarkozy played a key role in a 1995 election campaign was detained Wednesday as part of a probe into its alleged illegal financing, people familiar with the matter said.


Greece Moves on Austerity

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 03:07 PM PDT

Greece decided Wednesday to slash pensions, tax low-income earners and place thousands of public workers in a special labor reserve this year as the country scrambles to meet fresh austerity demands from its international creditors in exchange for aid.


Korean Nuclear Envoys Hold ‘Constructive’ Talks

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:28 PM PDT

The South Korean envoy treated the meeting with guarded satisfaction saying, "we will continue to make these efforts in the future," according to the Yonhap news agency.

Iraq needs U.S. trainers after troops leave: Zebari

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:26 PM PDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Iraq will need U.S. military trainers even after American combat troops leave this year, ending a mission that began with the 2003 invasion to topple Saddam Hussein, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari said.

Featherless abandoned penguin returns to its family

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 08:49 AM PDT

A featherless penguin, abandoned soon after birth, has been accepted back into its family thanks to aquarium keepers in China.


Controversy Over Dam Fuels Rare Public Outcry in Myanmar

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:50 PM PDT

The Myitsone dam is raising the prospect of something unusual in Myanmar — that public outrage might force the government to reconsider its plans.

US drones in the Horn of Africa

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:58 PM PDT

Trusted weapon to confront Horn of Africa terrorism and piracy


McCaw returns to win 100th NZ cap

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:40 PM PDT

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will win his 100th cap while Dan Carte also returns to the side to France in Auckland on Saturday.


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