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Times Online | Peshawar blast search continues BBC News Rescuers are still searching for missing people days after a massive blast ripped through a busy market in the Pakistani city of Peshawar. Officials say the death toll from the car bomb now stands at 118. Meanwhile, the city's traders have continued ... Clinton leaves Pakistan with pointed question on al Qaeda Clinton tempers Qaeda outburst in Pakistan Pakistan military closes in on Taliban stronghold |
FOXNews | Barack Obama meets coffins of soldiers killed in Afghanistan guardian.co.uk Obama salutes during the dignified transfer of Sergeant Dale Griffin, who died in Afghanistan. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images Barack Obama last night came face to face with the true cost of the war in Afghanistan, as the remains of 18 US ... Obama meets caskets of f » |
Washington Post | Car bomb kills more than 80, wounds 200 in Pakistan Los Angeles Times The attack at a Peshawar market catering to women comes as Secretary of State Clinton visits Islamabad. Recent violence has been tied to an offensive against militants near Afghanistan. By Alex Rodriguez and Zulfiqar Ali Reporting from Islamabad, ... Car Bomb in Northwest Pakistan Kills 80 Clinton condemns Peshawar market blast Clinton says US `turning the page' with Pakistan |
Washington Post | First Day of Karadzic Trial Adjourns Voice of America By VOA News began Monday before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in the Hague, but without the defendant. Karadzic refused to attend the opening session, insisting he needs more time to prepare his defense. ... Karadzic boycotts start of trial Karadzic Boycotts Opening of Genocide Trial |
Telegraph.co.uk | Baghdad blasts 'kill at least 38' BBC News At least 38 people have been killed and 75 wounded in two car bomb attacks in central Baghdad, Iraqi police say. The blasts hit the ministry of justice and another government building near the Green Zone, causing severe damage. ... At least 25 killed in Baghdad double bombing Two Car Bombs Kill 30 In Iraqi Capital Twin Blasts Rock Baghdad |
Boston Globe | Obama says winner of clean-energy race will lead global economy Los Angeles Times Speaking at MIT, the president addresses the twin ch » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Bahamas Declares Mistrial in John Travolta Extortion ABC News NASSAU (Reuters) - A Bahamian Supreme Court judge declared a mistrial late on Wednesday in the case of two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from Hollywood actor John Travolta, after a political convention was told they ... Mistrial in John Travolta Bahamas extortion trial over Jett's death: Judge ... Judge Declares Mistrial, Orders Do-Over in Travolta Extortion Case Travolta case: Bahamas judge declares mistrial |
Telegraph.co.uk | Afghan election officials fired ahead of run-off Reuters KABUL, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The heads of more than half of Afghanistan's district election offices will be replaced to prevent fraud in a second-round presidential election critical to the country's credibility and foreign support. ... Afghan Runoff Election Prompts Steps to Fight Fraud Karzai rival sets conditions ahead of Afghan run-off Afghan Pres Ch » |
BBC News | Afghan poll commission to announce result-officials Reuters KABUL, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Afghanistan's election commission was preparing to announce a final result in the country's disputed election on Tuesday, as President Hamid Karzai looked set to agree to a run-off amid mounting global ... AP source: Karzai expected to accept he fell short Runoff likely in Afghan election US tightens screws on Karzai |
AFP | Blast kills at least 8 in Pakistan CNN ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least eight people were killed Thursday morning when a suicide car bomber rammed a police station in northwest Pakistan, authorities said. The attack took place about 9 am in the Kohat district, which borders Pakistan's ... At least eight dead in suicide attack in Pakistan Suicide bomber strikes police station in Pakistan's northwest 10 killed in suicide attack on Kohat police station |
Telegraph.co.uk | Senate Has 'Miles to Go' on Health Care After Committee Vote Bloomberg Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- The US Senate Finance Committee's approval of health-care legislation after months of struggling to reach an agreement sets the stage for an even bigger battle. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ... Snowe went 'back and forth' till end GOP's Snowe shaped health bill before backing it Senate Finance Committee approves health care overhaul package |
CBS News | Health care bill faces key vote in Senate USA Today WASHINGTON â" President Obama's effort to revamp the nation's $2.6 trillion health care system faces a critical vote Tuesday by the Senate Finance Committee that sets the stage for the next series of arduous ... Health Insurers Make Solo Attack on Overhaul Before Panel Vote How Valid is the Insurers' Attack on Health Reform? Industry Group, White House Spar Over Premiums |
guardian.co.uk | 'Obama, I know you are listening': Gay activists march to Capitol CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Judy Shepard stood before a massive crowd at the Capitol on Sunday for a single, painful reason. Sunday's National Equality March in Washington coincided with National Coming Out Day. "I'm here today because I lost my son to hate. ... Thousands march in Washington for gay rights Gay Rights Marchers Press Cause in Washington Gay rights activists r » |
guardian.co.uk | Obama reaffirms will end 'don't ask, don't tell' The Associated Press WASHINGTON â" President Barack Obama reaffirmed his campaign pledge to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military in a speech Saturday, but offered no timetable or specifics for acting on that promise. He acknowledged to a cheering crowd ... Obama to gay group: 'Still laws to change, hearts ! to open' Obama vows to end restrictions on gays in military Obama Pledges Again to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' |
guardian.co.uk | News Analysis For Presidency in Search of Success, Nobel Adds a Twist ! p>New York Times WASHINGTON â" President Obama is given to big events at big moments, replete with stirring speeches, lofty backdrops and stadium-size crowds. Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press President Obama was commenting on his winning the Nobel ... Obama says Nobel Peace Prize is 'a c » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Emerging Goal for Afghanistan: Weaken, Not Vanquish, Taliban Washington Post Marines take up positions during an operation in Helmand. US officials said Thursday that the emerging goal is to weaken the Taliban to the degree that it cannot ch » |
FOXNews | Health-Care Bill Wouldn't Raise Deficit, Report Says Washington Post Congressional budget analysts gave an important political boost Wednesday to a Senate panel's health-care overhaul, projecting that the $829 billion measure would dramatic » |