With Obama in office, Fox News on pace for best ratings year since it first went on air in ‘96NEW YORK — South Carolina Republican Bob Inglis, frustrated by a restive crowd at a recent forum to discuss health care reform, suggested people turn off the TV when Fox News Channel’s Glenn Beck came on. Bombs strike market in mainly Shiite area of Baghdad, killing at least 8 peopleBAGHDAD — Bombs hidden in plastic bags near a falafel stand exploded at a market in a mainly Shiite area in Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least eight civilians and wounding 21, Iraqi officials said. It was the latest in a series of bombings targeting Shiites and minorities in the capital and northern Iraq. Bombs strike market in mainly Shiite area of Baghdad, killing at least 8BAGHDAD — Iraqi officials say two bombs have exploded at a market in a mainly Shiite area of Baghdad, killing at least eight people and wounding 19. Iraq postpones nationwide census over fears it could provoke ethnic, sectarian tensionBAGHDAD — Iraq said Sunday it has postponed plans to hold the first census in more than two decades due to fears it could stoke ethnic and political tension. Obama official says government insurance plan not essential to health care overhaulWASHINGTON — Bowing to Republican pressure and an uneasy public, President Barack Obama’s administration signaled Sunday it is ready to abandon the idea of giving Americans the option of government-run insurance as part of a new health care system. Bangladesh to export bricks to northeast IndiaAGARTALA - Bangladesh will export 400 million bricks to Tripura, with the first consignment reaching the bordering state Aug 20, officials said here Thursday. ‘Star’ squirrel pops into shot, crashes couple’s holiday snap!LONDON - A couple was amazed to see a squirrel pose in one of their snaps while on a holiday in Canada. MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: After health care, an even rowdier debate lies ahead over Social SecurityWASHINGTON — As Congress agonizes over health care, an even more daunting and dangerous challenge is bearing down: how to shore up Social Security to keep it from burying the nation ever deeper in debt. Switzerland, US agree to deal on UBSGENEVA - The US and Swiss governments have reached an agreement in the case against UBS over charges of tax fraud, a US government attorney said Wednesday. Yemeni forces bomb Shiite rebel stronghold near Saudi border, killing dozensSAN’A, Yemen — Government forces bombed Shiite rebels in northern Yemen Wednesday, killing dozens and escalating a conflict along the Saudi border that could further destabilize the U.S.-allied country as it faces a resurgent threat from al-Qaida. Jury in Atlanta convicts man of aiding terror groups; videos of US landmarks were sent abroadATLANTA — A 23-year-old Georgia man was convicted Wednesday of aiding terrorist groups by sending videotapes of U.S. landmarks overseas and plotting to support “violent jihad” after a federal jury rejected his arguments that it was empty talk. Kashmir government offers CBI probe into Shopian rapes, murdersSRINAGAR - The Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday said it was ready to order a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the rape and murder of two Shopian women amid reports of the alleged tampering of DNA samples of the victims. Yemeni government forces bomb Shiite rebel stronghold near Saudi border killing dozensSAN’A, Yemen — Yemeni government forces used artillery and aircraft to attack Shiite rebels near the border with Saudi Arabia killing dozens in an escalation of the five-year-old conflict, rebels and local officials said Wednesday. Bishop of London, Egypt’s Grand Mufti condemn Gojra’s anti-Christian riotsLAHORE - The Bishop of London, the Rt Revd Richard Chartres and the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr Ali Gomaa, have both condemned the recent anti-Christian riots in Gojra that claimed nine persons and left many injured. Nepal’s ex-king ready to pay taxesKATHMANDU - More than 14 months after he was officially stripped of his crown by lawmakers and asked to vacate the royal palace, Nepal’s last king Gyanendra is now ready to live as other commoners, including paying taxes, utilities and telephone bills. 4,000-year-old Mahabharata relic found in Nepal?KATHMANDU - A structure found in the Kathmandu valley is a divine relic that goes back 4,000 years to the time of the epic Mahabharata, says an Indian seer who is in Nepal for a month’s rituals dedicated to Hindu god Shiva. Russian president accuses Ukraine of endangering European gas supplies, delays new ambassadorMOSCOW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has accused Ukraine of endangering European gas supplies, and threatened to delay sending a new Russian ambassador until relations with its neighbor improve. Gordon’s back stiff following ugly accident at Watkins GlenCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon has a stiff back a day after a spectacular accident at Watkins Glen. Journalist held in captivity in North Korea says she’s busy getting back to day-to-day lifeLOS ANGELES — One of the two U.S. journalists imprisoned in North Korea for 4½ months said Tuesday she has spent much of her first week of freedom catching up on playtime with her 4-year-old daughter and reacquainting herself with simple day-to-day pleasures like going for a walk. Ga. suspect denies videos were to aid terrorists, calls his online chatter harmlessATLANTA — A 23-year-old accused of using a video camera to scout national landmarks for terror attacks told jurors Tuesday that he never helped terrorists and said comments he made in jihadist online forums were harmless chatter. Ga. suspect tells jurors: ‘I was not then, and am not now, a terrorist.’ATLANTA — A 23-year-old accused of using a video camera to scout national landmarks for terror attacks told jurors Tuesday that he never helped terrorists, nor plotted to do so. Iraqi police say several bombs strike Shiite areas in Baghdad, killing at least 8 peopleBAGHDAD — Several bombs exploded nearly simultaneously Tuesday in a mainly Shiite area in Baghdad, killing at least eight people and raising fears of a sustained insurgent campaign aimed at provoking new sectarian tensions. The five-day death toll rose to 123 in the worst spasm of bombings the country has suffered since U.S. forces left the cities at the end of June, turning over urban security to Iraqi troops. Iraqi police say several bombs strike Shiite area in Baghdad, killing at least 8 peopleBAGHDAD — Several bombs exploded nearly simultaneously Tuesday in a mainly Shiite area in Baghdad, killing at least eight people and raising fears of a sustained insurgent campaign aimed at provoking new sectarian tensions. US Army Stryker brigade retools for new mission in AfghanistanKANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — More than 100 soldiers in the brigade studied Arabic for 10 months. Their officers boned up on Iraq by reading dozens of books. Serenaded in South Africa, Hillary Clinton says strained ties between 2 countries on the mendCAPE TOWN, South Africa —At a housing project for the homeless she once visited as first lady, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton basked in the cheers and serenade from an adoring crowd Saturday and pronounced U.S.-South African ties on the mend after years of strain. Nation’s drugmakers help Obama in his campaign to remake health care systemWASHINGTON —The nation’s drugmakers stand ready to spend $150 million to help President Barack Obama overhaul health care this fall, according to numerous officials, a staggering sum that could dwarf attempts to derail Obama’s top domestic priority. Deaf-blind communication device becomes portableLONDON - In a new technological breakthrough, a portable device has been developed to enable deaf-blind people to have face-to-face conversations. No Pak party except Nawaz’s ready to take initiative to bring Musharraf to trialISLAMABAD - Although all the political parties in Pakistan have demanded the prosecution of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for violating the country’s constitution in 2007, but none except the PML-N are willing to bring the resolution to parliament for his trial. GM says it will register 3.5 billion stock shares for sale next year; won’t report 2Q earningsDETROIT — The new General Motors Co. plans to register 3.5 billion shares of stock to ready itself for a public offering sometime next year, using the proceeds to repay at least part of what it owes the U.S. government and other stakeholders. Modern ‘49ers’ can forget it: New law halts popular form of gold mining in California riversHAPPY CAMP, Calif. — Small-scale miners still drawn to California to chase dreams of striking it rich will have to find their gold nuggets the old-fashioned way for awhile, with shovels and pans. |
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