Insurgents attack 2 NATO bases in east Afghanistan (AP)

Insurgents attack 2 NATO bases in east Afghanistan (AP)

Insurgents attack 2 NATO bases in east Afghanistan (AP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 10:18 PM PDT

A U.S. Army soldier of the 101st Airborne Division walks along a road during a day of joint missions with the Afghan Army, in Zhari district, Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan, Thursday Aug. 26, 2010. Soldiers in Zhari operate in a district which is the birthplace of the Taliban movement, and holds many well-armed insurgents who blend in with a support network providing them with explosives and safe havens. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)AP - Insurgents launched pre-dawn attacks on a pair of NATO bases in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, but were beaten back after inflicting little damage, the coalition and Afghan police said.

Broad savours 'amazing' Test century (AFP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:55 PM PDT

England's Jonathan Trott (L) shakes hands with teammate Stuart Broad at Lord's in London on August 27. Broad couldn't resist having a sly dig at father Chris after his maiden Test century helped turn England's series finale against Pakistan on its head at Lord's on Friday.(AFP/Glyn Kirk)AFP - Stuart Broad couldn't resist having a sly dig at father Chris after his maiden Test century helped turn England's series finale against Pakistan on its head at Lord's on Friday.

Stewart Lee offers stand-up advice

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:39 PM PDT

Comedian Stewart Lee talks to Matt Stadlen about what got him started in stand-up, how he develops his routines, what makes him laugh and why he doesn't like his audiences too big or too small.


NASA helping in historic rescue of trapped Chilean miners

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 05:52 PM PDT

COPIAPO, CHILE - As 33 Chilean miners entered their fourth week trapped in a collapsed mine, experts from around the world gathered on this remote hillside to attempt what all consider a historic rescue operation.


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Taliban attacks Nato Afghan bases

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 10:42 PM PDT

At least ten fighters killed during attack on two US bases in eastern Afghanistan.


Mexico killings detective missing

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:11 PM PDT

Mexican prosecutors say they are deeply concerned for the safety of a detective who is leading an investigation into the killing of 72 foreign migrants.


BBC is facing 'moment of realism'

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 02:42 PM PDT

Negotiations for the licence fee will present the BBC with a huge challenge about its future, director general Mark Thompson has warned.


Police say exchange of fire erupts in NW Pakistan (AP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:31 PM PDT

Pakistani flood-affected people stand in queue to get food at a camp in Sukkur, in southern Pakistan on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010. According to the United Nations, almost 17.2 million people have been significantly affected by the floods and about 1.2 million homes have been destroyed or badly damaged. The floods began almost a month ago with the onset of the monsoon and have ravaged a massive swath of Pakistan. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)AP - A heavy exchange of fire erupted Saturday at an office of security forces in northwest Pakistan, but the motive behind the attack was not immediately clear, police said.

Five killed in U.S. strike in Pakistan: officials (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:19 PM PDT

Pakistanis check relief supplies thrown from an Afghan Army helicopter as it hovers to deliver emergency food aid in a flooded area of Baluchistan Province, southern Pakistan, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. The area, which is cut off by road due to heavy flooding, relies on food drops by the Pakistani Army humanitarian effort. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)Reuters - U.S. drone aircraft have attacked suspected militants in northwest Pakistan, near the border with Afghanistan, killing five people, Pakistani officials said on Saturday.

Five killed in U.S. strike in Pakistan: officials

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:52 PM PDT

PARACHINAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - U.S. drone aircraft have attacked suspected militants in northwest Pakistan, near the border with Afghanistan, killing five people, Pakistani officials said on Saturday.

Myanmar ministers 'quit army'

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:19 PM PDT

Senior members of military removing uniforms to stand in November 7 polls, official says.


Chilean family survives quake, faces mine collapse (AP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:54 PM PDT

Carola Narvaez, wife of Raul Bustos, one of 33 miners trapped in the collapsed San Jose mine, stands in a shelter for relatives outside the mine in Copiapo, Chile, Thursday Aug. 26, 2010. Narvaez and her husband survived Chile's massive February earthquake. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)AP - Carola Narvaez breathed in the Atacama Desert's cold dawn air and slowly began to exhale the story of how her family survived a devastating earthquake and worked to rebuild their lives — only for her husband to end up trapped deep inside a Chilean mine.

Mexico to compensate families of slain students (AP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:53 PM PDT

AP - Mexico's Defense Department says it will compensate the families of two university students killed in northern Mexico when they were caught in crossfire between soldiers and gunmen.


Scores turn out to bury Philippine hostage-taker (AFP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:59 PM PDT

Relatives and friends visit and offer flowers at the house of dismissed policemen Rolando Mendoza, where a wake ceremony is held in Batangas, south of Manila, on August 28. The Chinese government expressed outrage after television footage showed a Philippine flag draped over the coffin of Mendoza who hijacked a busload of Hong Kong tourists.(AFP/Noel Celis)AFP - Scores of friends and family turned out Saturday to bury the slain ex-policeman who this week hijacked a bus in Manila, leading to a crisis in which eight Hong Kong tourists died.

Suspected US missile strike kills 4 in NW Pakistan (AP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:48 PM PDT

Pakistanis check relief supplies thrown from an Afghan Army helicopter as it hovers to deliver emergency food aid in a flooded area of Baluchistan Province, southern Pakistan, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. The area, which is cut off by road due to heavy flooding, relies on food drops by the Pakistani Army humanitarian effort. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)AP - Suspected U.S. missiles struck two vehicles carrying militants in northwest Pakistan, killing four of them, intelligence officials said Saturday.

How Clearwire's Pay-As-You-Go Service Could Affect The Future Of Mobile Broadband

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:08 PM PDT

An analyst says Clearwire's new prepaid plans, expected to be announced Monday, could have far-reach


Rangers plead for Weiss patience (AFP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:04 PM PDT

Walter Smith has pleaded with Rangers fans to not pile the pressure on loan signing Vladimir Weiss after his impressive debut in last weekend's win over Hibernian. The Rangers manager knows many supporters will be expecting the Slovakian World Cup star to start Saturday's Scottish Premier League match against St Johnstone at Ibrox after the impact he made last weekend.(AFP/File/John Macdougall)AFP - Walter Smith has pleaded with Rangers fans to not pile the pressure on loan signing Vladimir Weiss after his impressive debut in last weekend's win over Hibernian.

Springbok's Matfield seeks end to 100-cap curse (AFP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 07:36 PM PDT

Legendary lock Victor Matfield (pictured in July) wants to end a 100-cap curse when struggling South Africa tackle Australia at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday in the Tri-Nations championship.(AFP/File/Brendon O'hagan)AFP - Legendary lock Victor Matfield wants to end a 100-cap curse when struggling South Africa tackle Australia at Loftus Versfeld here Saturday in the Tri-Nations championship.

Taliban 'attack NATO base' in eastern Afghanistan (AFP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:05 PM PDT

A US soldier is seen walking through the compound at Forward Operating Base Salerno on the ouskirts of Khost. The base came under attack early Saturday from possible Taliban militants, according to local police.(AFP/File/Massoud Hossaini)AFP - A NATO base in volatile eastern Afghanistan came under attack early Saturday from possible Taliban militants, police in the region said.

Russia grain export ban benefits US farmers, sparks talk on climate change (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 12:28 PM PDT

The Christian Science Monitor - The International Grains Council on Thursday cut its forecast for global wheat output by 1.1 percent, primarily on the news that major grain exporter Russia has seen one-third of its crop wiped out by the worst drought in a century.


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