Taliban car bomber kills at least 17 near Indian Embassy in Kabul
PepsiCo 3rd-quarter profit rises 9 percent on cost-cutting efforts even as sales declineMILWAUKEE — PepsiCo Inc. said Thursday that its fiscal third-quarter profit rose 9 percent, in part on cost-control efforts, even as revenue dropped on weak beverage sales. Reports: Russian culture minister vows to fight St. Petersburg skyscraper planMOSCOW — Russian news agencies say Russia’s top cultural official has vowed to fight the construction of a glass-clad skyscraper in St. Petersburg. Stock futures climb after surprising profit from Alcoa; ahead of weekly jobless reportNEW YORK — Stock futures are pointing to a sharply higher opening Thursday after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit, helping to boost investors’ hopes for an economic recovery. Upbeat Alcoa gives world markets a boost ahead of European interest rate decisions
Taliban claim responsibility for attack in Afghan capital, say target was Indian EmbassyTaliban claim Afghan bomb, say embassy was target KABUL — The Taliban have claimed responsibility for Thursday’s suicide car bomb in the Afghan capital, saying their target was the Indian Embassy. Powerful typhoon tears through Japan, many lose power, flights canceled; 2 dead, dozens hurtTOKYO — A powerful typhoon tore through Japan’s main island Thursday, peeling roofs off houses, cutting electricity to hundreds of thousands and forcing flight cancellations before turning back toward the sea. Two men died, and dozens were injured. Saudi Arabia says it will need aid if world cuts oil dependence to stop climate changeBANGKOK — There are plenty of needy countries at the U.N. climate talks in Bangkok that make the case they need financial assistance to adapt to the impacts of global warming. Then there are the Saudis. Nigerian militants in the oil-rich Delta region vow to resume attacks next weekABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s main militant group vowed to resume attacks after a cease-fire expires next week, while the government said Thursday that more than 8,000 militants had disarmed as part of an amnesty program. Scientists racing to save tens of millions of seeds as ash trees devastated by Asian beetleDES MOINES, Iowa — Mark Widrlechner is out to save a species from extinction. Asian stock markets advance as investors eye company earnings; crude oil above $71
Car bomb kills at least 12 outside Indian Embassy in Afghanistan’s capital; dozens woundedKABUL — A powerful car bomb exploded outside the Indian Embassy in the busy center of Afghanistan’s capital early Thursday, killing at least 12 people, destroying vehicles and blowing off the walls of shops, officials said. AP sources: FBI eyes terror suspect’s travel talk for clues to bomb materialWASHINGTON — An Afghan immigrant accused of plotting a terror attack in New York City contacted accomplices there while making a cross-country drive from Denver, raising concerns among investigators that he was sending instructions to purchase more bomb-making chemicals, officials familiar with the case said. Gun-toting Pa. soccer mom, husband with marital problems found shot dead at home; 3 kids safeLEBANON, Pa. — A suburban mother who became a voice of the gun-rights movement when she openly carried a loaded pistol to her daughter’s soccer game was fatally shot Wednesday along with her parole-officer husband in an apparent murder-suicide at their home in Pennsylvania Dutch country, authorities said. European Central Bank, Bank of England set to keep interest rates at record lowsLONDON — Europe’s two leading central banks are expected to keep interest rates unchanged Thursday and damp down any talk that borrowing costs will soon rise in the wake of a surprise rate hike by Australia’s central bank. Powerful typhoon forces flight cancellations, cuts power in Japan; 2 dead, dozens injured
Large blast kills at least 7 in center of Afghanistan’s capital; dozens woundedKABUL — A powerful car bomb exploded in the busy center of Afghanistan’s capital early Thursday, killing at least seven civilians, destroying vehicles and blowing off the walls of shops, officials said. Large blast kills at least 4 in center of Afghanistan’s capital; dozens woundedKABUL — A powerful car bomb exploded in the busy center of Afghanistan’s capital early Thursday, destroying vehicles, blowing off the walls of shops and killing at least four civilians, officials said. Australia’s unemployment rate drops; dollar rises to 14-month highCANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s unemployment rate surprisingly dropped to 5.7 percent in September, the government said Thursday, news that caused the Australian dollar to surge to a 14-month high. Brookings sees more flight delays as economy improves; light rail, rush-hour fees suggestedDALLAS — Lengthy airline delays are twice as common now as in 1990 and will get worse as the economy recovers, according to a Brookings Institution report released Thursday. Congressman says Navy document shows new presidential helicopter triples cost, slows deliveryWASHINGTON — An internal Navy document shows new plans to replace the president’s fleet of helicopters will cost taxpayers more and take years longer to deliver than a recently scrapped contract, a New York Democrat said Wednesday. Powerful typhoon slams into Japan; 1 dead, injuries reported amid widespread damageTOKYO — A powerful typhoon slammed into Japan on Thursday, damaging buildings and roads, halting train service and canceling hundreds of flights as it swept across the country. One man died and dozens were reported injured. Boxer plans Senate hearing on schools’ toxic drinking water supplies following AP storyFRESNO, Calif. — The head of the U.S. Senate Environment Committee said Wednesday that legislators will hold hearings to address toxic drinking water in the nation’s schools following an Associated Press probe into the widespread problem. Federal officials reject a ban on air shipments of lithium batteries despite fire concernsWASHINGTON — Federal regulators have turned down a request by a pilots union to ban air shipments of lithium batteries despite three new incidents in which battery shipments caught fire. Pelosi, Reid meet Obama at White House to review new job creation optionsWASHINGTON — Faced with a stinging rise in unemployment, President Barack Obama summoned Congress’ top two Democrats Wednesday to the White House to discuss additional proposals to help the jobless and boost the economy. Obama hosts White House party where the stars (and the moon and Jupiter) are the real starsWASHINGTON — Call it a star party with real star power. Nutrition, food stamp, dairy programs among winners in spending billWASHINGTON — Nutrition, food stamp and dairy aid programs were among the winners as the House on Wednesday approved a $121 billion agriculture spending bill for the 2010 budget year. Yum Brands, Monsanto, Family Dollar, Costco, Google are among big market movers WednesdayNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange: Midwest governors see room, need for cooperation on clean energy efforts despite competitionDETROIT — Governors from across the Midwest are working together to promote clean energy industry and infrastructure in the region despite heated competition between their states for new investment and jobs. Alcoa posts surprise 3rd-quarter profit of $77M; forecasts higher global aluminum demandPITTSBURGH — Painful cost-cutting and rising sales to automakers helped the nation’s largest aluminum producer return to profitability for the first time in nine months. |
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Taliban suicide attack kills 17 in Afghan capital
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