Deadly landmine explosion in southeast Turkey

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• Deadly landmine explosion in southeast Turkey
• Israeli soldier Shalit, Palestinians freed in captive swap
• The New Gift Tax Audits: IRS Identifies Non-Filers Using State Property Records
• Open Letter: Steve Ballmer, Please Retire
• Deported Palestinians arrive in exile
• Moody's downgrades Spanish government debt ratings (AP)
• Kuwait opposition boosts pressure after FM resigns (AP)
• Mexico fires nearly 1,000 police in Gulf state (AP)
• U.S. should focus on Afghanistan, not Pakistan: army chief (Reuters)
• Queen Elizabeth flies to Australia on 16th visit (AP)
• VIDEO: Chile students riot for free education
• VIDEO: 'Models used as drug mules'
• U.S. should focus on Afghanistan, not Pakistan: army chief
• VIDEO: 'Models used as drug mules'
• Avoid These 4 Critical Mistakes During Open Enrollment
• SEC Slaps SemGroup Chief For Role In 2008 Bankruptcy; No Penalty Yet For Goldman Sachs
• Jewelry and Watch Brands Digital Media Efforts get Failing Grades
• Who Won The Western Republican Debate? -Media Training
• Lujiazui Breakfast: News And Views About China Stocks (Oct. 19)
• Lopez vows to challenge Chavez despite ban

Deadly landmine explosion in southeast Turkey Posted: 18 Oct 2011 10:41 PM PDT Kurdish fighters blamed for blast in Bitlis province which left five policemen and three civilians dead.

Israeli soldier Shalit, Palestinians freed in captive swap Posted: 18 Oct 2011 10:08 PM PDT GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit and hundreds of Palestinians crossed Israel's borders in opposite directions on Tuesday as a thousand-for-one prisoner swap brought joy to families but did little to ease decades of conflict.

The New Gift Tax Audits: IRS Identifies Non-Filers Using State Property Records Posted: 18 Oct 2011 09:38 PM PDT Although gift tax audits are historically rare, the IRS has examined hundreds of taxpayers in the last two years whom the IRS suspects made large gifts, yet failed to file the appropriate returns. Borrowing from techniques long employed to identify noncompliant taxpayers in the income tax context, the IRS is using records obtained from third parties???namely, land records maintained in state and county offices???to root out intra-family land transfers for little or no consideration.

Open Letter: Steve Ballmer, Please Retire Posted: 18 Oct 2011 09:37 PM PDT Steve is a world-class manager and marketer, no question. But it takes a new leader to put Microsoft back at the top of its game.

Deported Palestinians arrive in exile Posted: 18 Oct 2011 10:50 PM PDT Forty Palestinians freed as part of prisoner swap by Israel for Gilad Shalit arrive in Qatar, Turkey, Jordan and Syria.

Moody's downgrades Spanish government debt ratings (AP) Posted: 18 Oct 2011 09:05 PM PDT AP - Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday became the latest ratings agency to downgrade Spain's government bond ratings.

Kuwait opposition boosts pressure after FM resigns (AP) Posted: 18 Oct 2011 08:24 PM PDT AP - Opposition groups in Kuwait are pledging to step up pressure on the government after the resignation of the Gulf nation's foreign minister amid allegations of high-level corruption.

Mexico fires nearly 1,000 police in Gulf state (AP) Posted: 18 Oct 2011 08:46 PM PDT AP - Nearly 1,000 police officers were fired to weed out corruption from the violence-ravaged Gulf coast state of Veracruz, Mexican authorities said Tuesday.

U.S. should focus on Afghanistan, not Pakistan: army chief (Reuters) Posted: 18 Oct 2011 09:47 PM PDT Reuters - Pakistan's army chief told parliament's defense committee the United States should focus on stabilizing Afghanistan instead of pushing Pakistan to attack militant groups in a crucial border region, a committee member told Reuters on Wednesday.

Queen Elizabeth flies to Australia on 16th visit (AP) Posted: 18 Oct 2011 10:41 PM PDT AP - Queen Elizabeth II was flying to Australia on Wednesday for a 10-day visit during which she will travel to four cities and open a meeting of leaders of mostly former British colonies.

VIDEO: Chile students riot for free education Posted: 18 Oct 2011 08:23 PM PDT Chile threatened to use emergency laws after another day of violent student demonstrations in the capital, Santiago.

VIDEO: 'Models used as drug mules' Posted: 18 Oct 2011 08:51 PM PDT The trial has opened in Argentina of a Colombian supermodel, accused of running a drug smuggling ring using fellow models as mules.

U.S. should focus on Afghanistan, not Pakistan: army chief Posted: 18 Oct 2011 09:47 PM PDT ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's army chief told parliament's defense committee the United States should focus on stabilizing Afghanistan instead of pushing Pakistan to attack militant groups in a crucial border region, a committee member told Reuters on Wednesday.

VIDEO: 'Models used as drug mules' Posted: 18 Oct 2011 08:51 PM PDT The trial has opened in Argentina of a Colombian supermodel, accused of running a drug smuggling ring using fellow models as mules.

Avoid These 4 Critical Mistakes During Open Enrollment Posted: 18 Oct 2011 08:41 PM PDT Personal finance expert Manisha Thakor provides some helpful do's and don't for making the most of your employee benefits during this year's open enrollment season.

SEC Slaps SemGroup Chief For Role In 2008 Bankruptcy; No Penalty Yet For Goldman Sachs Posted: 18 Oct 2011 08:39 PM PDT Tom Kivisto's oil trades helped bankrupt SemGroup; but so did Goldman Sachs.

Jewelry and Watch Brands Digital Media Efforts get Failing Grades Posted: 18 Oct 2011 08:17 PM PDT The world has largely turned to digital mediums for their consumer information, to purchase products and to share their thoughts about these products and brands with others. Most industries have learned how to harness the power of the Internet, social media and mobile platforms to build their brand image and increase sales. But according to ...

Who Won The Western Republican Debate? -Media Training Posted: 18 Oct 2011 08:12 PM PDT Las Vegas has seen its share of boxing matches so it was the perfect setting for the verbal brawl that broke out during the Western Republican Debate. Frontrunner Mitt Romney faced heavy assault from all side and showed a calm hand in deflecting attacks and backing up his points with facts in a very distinguished ...

Lujiazui Breakfast: News And Views About China Stocks (Oct. 19) Posted: 18 Oct 2011 08:02 PM PDT Investors in China's main financial district are talking about the following before the start of trade today:?? Demand for shares in China today may be buoyed by overnight news of profit growth at U.S. banks. ??Major U.S. stock indices all rose last night. U.S. stocks gained??even though??a Chinese GDP report yesterday stoked worries about slower ...

Lopez vows to challenge Chavez despite ban Posted: 18 Oct 2011 07:42 PM PDT Venezuelan politician will campaign to win the opposition leadership despite a court ruling upholding a ban from office.

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Two Awlaki teenage relatives killed in Yemen attack: family

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• Two Awlaki teenage relatives killed in Yemen attack: family
• VIDEO: Man Booker prize announcement
• WORLD: Timescast | October 18, 2011
• Education protests grip Chilean capital
• Germany, France See Investment Slowdown
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• Somali rebels move Spanish hostages to Kismayu: army
• New vaccine 'to cut malaria risk by half'
• Financial Stocks Lift Wall Street
• MPs to vote on referendum on EU
• At War Blog: Training Concerns Hover Over Delivery of Afghan Equipment
• Obama road trip kit truck stolen
• Tension persists at Indonesia gold mine
• Chavez rival to run despite Venezuela court ruling
• Administration Seeks to Roll Back Hospital Rules
• Initial U.S. drawdown to pull from restive Afghan east
• Thailand counts cost of disaster
• Iowa caucus set for early January
• Critic’s Notebook: Highlights (and Lowlights) of Restaurant Reviewing - Critic’s Notebook

Two Awlaki teenage relatives killed in Yemen attack: family Posted: 18 Oct 2011 01:26 PM PDT SANAA (Reuters) - Two relatives of an assassinated U.S.-born militant cleric who were killed in an air strike last week in southern Yemen were teenagers out for dinner with friends when they were hit, their family said in a statement on Tuesday.

VIDEO: Man Booker prize announcement Posted: 18 Oct 2011 10:33 AM PDT BBC News coverage of the announcement of the winner of the 2011 Man Booker Prize.

WORLD: Timescast | October 18, 2011 Posted: 18 Oct 2011 01:06 PM PDT Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier captured by Hamas, was exchanged for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Ethan Bronner reports from Jerusalem and Stephen Farrell reports from Gaza.

Education protests grip Chilean capital Posted: 18 Oct 2011 01:14 PM PDT Burning barricades block traffic as student demonstrations in support of free higher education paralyse Santiago.

Germany, France See Investment Slowdown Posted: 18 Oct 2011 12:12 PM PDT Foreign companies cut back sharply on new investments in the euro zone's two largest economies in the first six months of 2011, deterred by the currency area's fiscal and banking crises, according to figures released by a United Nations agency.

Malaria Vaccine Holds Promise Posted: 18 Oct 2011 01:04 PM PDT The world's first vaccine against malaria has proven partially effective at protecting children from the disease in the first large study and could be ready for use by 2015.

Immolations Pressure Tibet Exile Leader Posted: 18 Oct 2011 11:19 AM PDT Amid a wave of self-immolations by Tibetans, the new leader of Tibet's government-in-exile discouraged such gestures but called for support for nuns and monks protesting China's policies.

Somali rebels move Spanish hostages to Kismayu: army Posted: 18 Oct 2011 01:01 PM PDT NAIROBI/MADRID (Reuters) - Somali militants loyal to al Qaeda moved two Spanish hostages to the rebel stronghold of Kismayu in the face of an advance by Kenyan-backed government troops from over the border, a senior Somali army officer said on Tuesday.

New vaccine 'to cut malaria risk by half' Posted: 18 Oct 2011 12:52 PM PDT Results at trial sites in sub-Saharan Africa suggest RTS,S reduces risk of developing deadly disease by 56 per cent.

Financial Stocks Lift Wall Street Posted: 18 Oct 2011 12:01 PM PDT Investors are studying corporate profits for direction, not only at the big banks.

MPs to vote on referendum on EU Posted: 18 Oct 2011 11:42 AM PDT Backbench MPs have agreed to stage a debate later this month on whether or not there should be a referendum on UK membership of the EU.

At War Blog: Training Concerns Hover Over Delivery of Afghan Equipment Posted: 18 Oct 2011 12:09 PM PDT The Afghan Army is being given an armada of sophisticated armored vehicles along with months of training, but it remains to be seen how that will translate on the battlefield, after most Western forces are gone.

Obama road trip kit truck stolen Posted: 18 Oct 2011 12:14 PM PDT A truck containing $200,000 worth of audio equipment used by US President Barack Obama is stolen in Virginia, US media report.

Tension persists at Indonesia gold mine Posted: 18 Oct 2011 12:46 PM PDT Freeport appeals for security as strike by workers over low wages takes its toll on production and supplies.

Chavez rival to run despite Venezuela court ruling Posted: 18 Oct 2011 12:21 PM PDT CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan politician Leopoldo Lopez said on Tuesday he will maintain his campaign to win the opposition leadership and challenge leftist President Hugo Chavez despite a court upholding his ban from office.

Administration Seeks to Roll Back Hospital Rules Posted: 18 Oct 2011 11:05 AM PDT Among other things, the proposals would allow hospitals to save money by sometimes using qualified nurse practitioners and physician assistants in place of better-paid doctors.

Initial U.S. drawdown to pull from restive Afghan east Posted: 18 Oct 2011 12:13 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's plan to withdraw some U.S. troops from Afghanistan this year will take soldiers out of the country's restive east, where battles between foreign troops and militants suspected in high-profile attacks increasingly make it the war's focus, a top U.S. commander said on Tuesday.

Thailand counts cost of disaster Posted: 18 Oct 2011 08:53 AM PDT Calls grow for private-public co-operation to retain foreign investments as estimated flood clean-up bill tops $7bn.

Iowa caucus set for early January Posted: 18 Oct 2011 07:58 AM PDT Iowa sets the date of its presidential nominating contest for 3 January 2012, leaving New Hampshire still to decide when to hold its primary.

Critic’s Notebook: Highlights (and Lowlights) of Restaurant Reviewing - Critic’s Notebook Posted: 18 Oct 2011 12:57 PM PDT There is no better perch from which to examine our shared values and beliefs, behavior and attitudes, than a seat in a restaurant dining room.

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