Armed men kill volleyball players in Mexico

Armed men kill volleyball players in Mexico


Armed men kill volleyball players in Mexico

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 11:33 PM PDT

Attack in working-class neighbourhood in drug-violence plagued Sinaloa state leaves least eight people dead.


Violence in Syria as Arab League warns of disaster (AP)

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 10:29 PM PDT

A Syrian Protester covers her face with a Syrian flag as she attends an anti-Syrian regime protest in front of the Arab league headquarters in Cairo, Egypt Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Over 100 people protested outside the Arab League's Cairo headquarters where foreign ministers met Wednesday, waving the tri-colored Syrian flag and chanting slogans against Assad. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)AP - Violence has erupted in the restive Syrian city of Homs, killing at least five people as tank shells slammed into an area that has turned into one of the main centers of both protest and reprisal during the seven-month uprising, activists said.



Death toll from Thailand floods rises past 500 (AP)

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 11:24 PM PDT

A traktor ferries stranded people along flooded streets at the Lad Phrao district in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. Thailand's record floods continued to creep towards inner Bangkok. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)AP - The nationwide death toll from flooding in Thailand climbed past 500 on Sunday, as the polluted black water continued its march through northern Bangkok, pouring across major intersections and a road underneath the capital's elevated train line.



Colombian group FARC vows to fight on

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 10:28 PM PDT

Fighters reject President Santos's appeal to lay down arms, a day after their leader, Alfonso Cano, was killed.


Tucker: Involuntary Bankruptcy Just Not That Difficult For Creditors

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 10:47 PM PDT

In re Tucker, 2011 WL 5192801 (N.D.W.Va., Slip Copy, Oct. 31, 2011). Tucker operated a video lottery business and himself organized as an entity Creditor #1, which he later put into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Another company took it over in the bankruptcy, and formed as an entity Creditor #2 as a special purpose vehicle to ...


VIDEO: Halal and Kosher hit by Dutch ban

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 09:05 PM PDT

Next month the Dutch parliament is expected to approve a ban on Halal and Kosher methods of slaughtering animals, a change many say wil be a violation of their religious freedom.


VIDEO: Nigeria's Boko Haram 'kills 63'

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 09:07 PM PDT

Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for gun and bomb attacks in the north-east of the country on Saturday, in which at least 63 people died.


Yemen uprising binds women from many walks of life (AP)

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 09:01 PM PDT

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 file photo, a female protestor shows her hand painted red and writing in Arabic that reads, 'our blood is fuel for our revolution,' during a demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen demanding the resignation of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Women are fighting to keep a voice for their rights sounding out amid the tumult of Yemen's landmark revolt. The main goal of the protests by millions around the country, day in and day out since February, is the ouster of President Saleh and his regime, in place for nearly 33 years. But the liberal activists who launched the campaign have always had broader hopes for blanket social change in Yemen, where tribal traditions and deep religious conservatism have always reigned supreme no matter who is in power. (AP Photo/Mohammed al-Sayaghi, File)AP - Early in Yemen's uprising, about 20 women with banners demanding equal rights marched into the heart of the capital, joining the thousands who were calling for the ouster of the president. They were greeted with cheers.



VIDEO: Nigeria's Boko Haram 'kills 63'

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 09:07 PM PDT

Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for gun and bomb attacks in the north-east of the country on Saturday, in which at least 63 people died.


VIDEO: Halal and Kosher hit by Dutch ban

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 09:05 PM PDT

Next month the Dutch parliament is expected to approve a ban on Halal and Kosher methods of slaughtering animals, a change many say wil be a violation of their religious freedom.


Landslide in Colombia leaves at least 14 dead (AP)

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 09:27 PM PDT

AP - A landslide caused by heavy rains left 14 people dead and dozens more missing in northwest Colombia on Saturday, a Red Cross official said.


Troubled ship with 20 crew safe in Philippines (AP)

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 08:53 PM PDT

AP - Philippine officials say a cargo ship with 20 crew members from China has not sunk as earlier feared.


A Look at the Sean Combs and Suge Knight Hit-for-Hire Allegations

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 09:37 PM PDT

? Tony Serra doesn't like snitches. Especially convicts who lie to get better deals for themselves. Serra has dealt with them throughout his legendary 40-some years as a criminal defense attorney. Office workers don't like snitches either. I have a friend whose office boss encouraged her to spy on fellow workers, then snitch on them, ...


Greek parties ignore appeal for fast compromise (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 08:51 PM PDT

Reuters - Greece's ruling socialists and opposition conservatives offered rival plans for saving the nation from bankruptcy and safeguarding its euro zone membership, ignoring an appeal from the president to cooperate now on tackling the mess.


China says Europe will overcome debt crisis (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 07:46 PM PDT

Reuters - China is confident that Europe will be able to overcome its debt crisis, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said, adding stability in the eurozone was crucial for the global economic recovery.


Slaying plunges Colombia rebels into uncertainty (AP)

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 06:34 PM PDT

FILE - In this April 28, 2000 file photo, Alfonso Cano, a Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) commander who will head the Boliviarian Movement, a new clandestine political party for the rebels, attends a practice ceremony for the political party opening outside of San Vicente del Caguan in the FARC controlled zone of Colombia. According to Colombian military authorities, Cano, the top FARC commander, was killed in a military operation on Friday Nov. 4, 2011.  (AP Photo/Scott Dalton, File)AP - President Juan Manuel Santos on Saturday called on fighters of Latin America's only major rebel force to accept the killing of their top leader as proof the movement is doomed and to surrender.



American who joined Libyan rebels returns to US (AP)

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 11:15 PM PDT

Matthew VanDyke, who spent more than five months in Libyan prisons before joining rebel forces who opposed dictator Moammar Gadhafi, speaks with reporters after arriving on a flight at Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Linthicum, Md., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)AP - An American writer who went missing in Libya for months returned to the United States on Saturday night, telling reporters he went to the north African nation to participate in the uprising against dictator Moammar Gadhafi and was on a reconnaissance mission when he was captured.



Greek parties ignore appeal for fast compromise

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 08:51 PM PDT

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's ruling socialists and opposition conservatives offered rival plans for saving the nation from bankruptcy and safeguarding its euro zone membership, ignoring an appeal from the president to cooperate now on tackling the mess.


Bank Stocks Below Book: Now Or Later?

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 07:05 PM PDT

Many bank stocks are selling at or below their reported book value. Is the timing right to consider them?


Hubble Telescope Observes Matter Falling Into Black Hole

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 06:29 PM PDT

For the first time, astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope were able to directly observe the matter spiraling in to a black hole.


Israeli air strike kills Palestinian militant in Gaza

Israeli air strike kills Palestinian militant in Gaza


Israeli air strike kills Palestinian militant in Gaza

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 01:01 PM PDT

GAZA (Reuters) - An Israeli air strike killed a Palestinian member of Islamic Jihad and wounded two others in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, the militant group said.


Ratko Mladic’s Poor Health Is New Focus of His War Crimes Trial

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 11:48 AM PDT

As the health problems of the former Bosnian Serb general have become more apparent, court officials worry that they may shape the war crimes case against him.


Taliban calls on fighters to spare civilians

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 11:43 AM PDT

Statement by leader Mullah Omar warned of punishments under Islamic law for those responsible for civilian deaths.


Liberians urged to ignore boycott

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 12:25 PM PDT

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the second round of the presidential election will go ahead on Tuesday despite the withdrawal of her only challenger.


7 Pakistanis Are Indicted in Benazir Bhutto’s Killing

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 12:00 PM PDT

Two police officers and five militants were charged with being part of the conspiracy in the killing of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.


Jerry Sandusky, Former Coach At Penn State, Is Charged With Abuse

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 12:42 PM PDT

Jerry Sandusky, a former defensive coordinator for Penn State once viewed as a favorite to succeed Joe Paterno as head coach, has been charged with sexually abusing eight boys.


7 Pakistanis Are Indicted in Benazir Bhutto’s Killing

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 12:39 PM PDT

Two police officers and five militants were charged with being part of the conspiracy in the killing of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.


VIDEO: Could Greek PM lead new coalition?

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 11:55 AM PDT

The Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou, says talks with opposition parties on forming a coalition government will begin immediately, but has yet to say whether he intends to lead the new government.


VIDEO: Chinese miners rescued after cave-in

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 02:56 AM PDT

Emergency teams have rescued 45 miners who were trapped for more than 36 hours in a coal mine in Samenxia, Central China.


Sudan oil state rebels claim to destroy tanks

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 11:50 AM PDT

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Rebels in Sudan's main oil-producing state claimed on Saturday to have destroyed four tanks during fighting near the state's capital, drawing a denial from the country's army.


Underdogs Al Sadd become Asian Champions

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 12:18 PM PDT

Despite having crowd against them, Qatar's Al Sadd are crowned 2011 Asian Champions after victory in penalty shootout.


In Gaddafi's town, grim mood is good for sheep

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 11:28 AM PDT

SIRTE, Libya (Reuters) - In the shattered Libyan town of Sirte, the hometown where Muammar Gaddafi met his end last month, the mood was grim on the eve of one of Islam's great festivals - the only good news was for the sheep.


Dozens more miners rescued from China mine; 8 killed

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 12:28 AM PDT

Rescuers pulled out the last 45 workers trapped following a mine explosion that killed eight others in central China, state media reported Saturday.


7 indicted in connection with Bhutto assassination

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 08:17 AM PDT

Seven men, including two senior police officers, were indicted Saturday for conspiracy to commit murder in the killing of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, a defense attorney told CNN.


More bloodshed reported in Homs

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 10:51 AM PDT

Anti-government activists in Syria say at least three people have been killed by security forces in the city of Homs on Saturday.


Dentist buys John Lennon's tooth

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 08:31 AM PDT

A Canadian dentist buys one of John Lennon's teeth for £19,000 at an auction in Stockport.


New Saudi defence minister named

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 10:38 AM PDT

Saudi Arabia names Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz as new defence minister after the death of Crown Prince Sultan.


Occupy protest outside Parliament

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 11:05 AM PDT

About 200 protesters linked to the camp against "corporate greed" outside St Paul's Cathedral are "illegally" demonstrating in Parliament Square.


England 20-36 Australia

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 10:59 AM PDT

England lose 36-20 despite a gutsy display in their Four Nations game against Australia at Wembley.


Stand named in Ferguson's honour

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 08:05 AM PDT

Manchester United rename the north stand at Old Trafford the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand in recognition of his 25 years in charge.