Study: Heart patients who get the flu are more likely to have a heart attackLONDON — Heart patients who catch the flu may have more to worry about than just a fever or the sniffles: the virus could also spark a heart attack, new research shows. Gov’t urges mass transit to be on guard as suspect in terror probe appears in court in DenverDENVER — An airport shuttle driver under arrest in Colorado may have been planning with others to detonate backpack bombs on New York City trains in a terrorism plot similar to past attacks on London’s and Madrid’s mass-transit systems, officials said. Lawyer: inquiry into Iraqi’s death must decide if UK authorized harsh interrogationsLONDON — British officials may have condoned the harsh and abusive interrogation techniques that led to the death of a prisoner in the army’s custody, lawyers representing the man’s family alleged Monday. Britain’s Brown says world leaders must attend Copenhagen summit to strike climate pactLONDON — World leaders need to attend a key climate change summit in Copenhagen to avert the “grave danger” that nations will fail to agree a new global pact tackling climate change, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown declared Monday. AP Interview: UN climate chief says China poised to take leadUNITED NATIONS — As the United States lags on climate legislation, China is poised to join the European Union in claiming “front-runner” status among nations battling climate change, the U.N. climate chief said Monday. A roof by any other name: Shakespeare’s church seeks funds for rotten roof over bard’s graveLONDON — Something is rotten in the city of Stratford-upon-Avon. British government lawyer: Military’s reputation stained by abuse of civilians in IraqLONDON — A British government lawyer acknowledged Monday that the reputation of the country’s military has been tarnished by the abuse of civilians in southern Iraq — actions that resulted in the death in custody of a hotel worker. World stock markets mostly lower as investors look ahead to Fed meetingLONDON — World stock markets were modestly lower Monday as investors look to this week’s Federal Reserve meeting for more clues about the strength of the U.S. recovery. Rainy summer causes problems for pumpkin growers in New England, parts of the MidwestPORTLAND, Maine — New England pumpkin growers, who spent the early summer mostly losing a battle with rain that destroyed many pumpkins, face the frightening prospect that the rest won’t be ready before Halloween. UN prepares for week with tough issues and new faces _ Obama, Gadhafi, Medvedev and Hu JintaoUNITED NATIONS — Among the world leaders gathering this week at the United Nations to tackle problems ranging from climate change to the spread of nuclear weapons will be many new faces, including the presidents of the United States, Russia and China. Archbishop of Canterbury urges protection for residents of Camp AshrafLONDON — The Archbishop of Canterbury said Sunday that the U.S. and Iraq must protect the residents of Camp Ashraf from violence and abuse. Oil company Trafigura agrees to settlement with victims of toxic waste case in Ivory CoastLONDON — Oil-trading company Trafigura said Sunday it has agreed to a settlement with people who claim they fell ill after a tanker dumped hundreds of tons of waste around the Ivory Coast’s main city of Abidjan. Pakistan gains upper hand against Taliban fighters while Afghan unrest spirals out of controlISLAMABAD — A successful army offensive, a shift in public opinion against the militants and the killing of top Taliban leaders have given grounds for cautious optimism in Pakistan as progress across the border in Afghanistan appears stalled amid spiraling violence and postelection turmoil. Trafigura agrees to settlement with victims of toxic waste case in Ivory CoastLONDON — Oil trading company Trafigura said Sunday it has agreed to a settlement with people who claim they fell ill after a tanker dumped hundreds of tons of waste around the Ivory Coast’s main city of Abidjan. Army: Taliban commander dies from wounds suffered during capture in Pakistan’s Swat ValleyISLAMABAD — A feared Taliban commander known for beheading opponents died in custody Sunday from wounds sustained during a fierce firefight with Pakistani security forces last week, the military said. Hundreds of parachutists jump to commemorate World War II battle near Dutch city of ArnhemTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Hundreds of British, American and Dutch parachutists drifted out of blue skies over the central Netherlands on Saturday to mark the 65th anniversary of an ill-fated operation aimed at bringing a swift end to World War II. Al-Qaida losing strength with deaths of key operatives in Pakistan, Somalia and IndonesiaLONDON — Recent targeted attacks that killed militants in Somalia, Indonesia and Pakistan have chipped away at al-Qaida’s power base, sapping the terror network of key leaders and experienced operatives who train recruits and wage attacks. On eve of G-20, report says protectionism rampant and could increase even as economies recoverWASHINGTON — The world’s major powers are repeatedly breaking their pledges not to erect trade barriers, and there’s no sign the “protectionist juggernaut” will ease as countries recover from the global downturn, an influential monitoring organization said Friday. Northern New England tourism industry hopes to turn over new, colorful, leaf this fallCONCORD, N.H. — Northern New England’s fall foliage is expected to be spectacular this year, unlike tourism revenues, which likely will remain muted as the economy slowly recovers. Fla. treasure hunters will cooperate with British government on famous shipwreck salvageTAMPA, Fla. — Florida deep-sea explorers said Friday that they will work with the British government to salvage artifacts from centuries-old shipwreck of a heavily armed vessel, and the company may continue to make money under the agreement. Fla. treasure hunters agrees to hand over claim on shipwreck artifacts to British governmentTAMPA, Fla. — Florida deep-sea explorers say they have agreed to give the British government ownership of artifacts removed from a famous shipwreck. Lockerbie bomber publishes documents he hopes will help clear his nameLONDON — The only man convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has released a sheaf of documents he hopes will help clear his name. World stock markets largely flat as investors await new data to give trading directionLONDON — European markets traded in a narrow range Friday ahead of expected small gains on the open on Wall Street as a lack of new economic data left investors hesitant to put more money into a rally which this week propelled many indexes to new highs for the year. Boston mob bosses Bulger, Flemmi, ordered to pay victim’s family a combined $30MDEDHAM, Mass. — A Massachusetts judge has ordered fugitive mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger and a cohort to pay $15 million each to the family of 26-year-old woman after finding them liable for her 1981 murder. Spending cuts, political fallout loom in Britain as government borrowing hits record in AugustLONDON — The recession’s toll on British government finances was highlighted Friday by official figures showing the government borrowed a record 16.1 billion pounds ($26.3 billion) in August, just days after Prime Minister Gordon Brown conceded that whoever wins the next election will have to take an axe to spending. World stock markets slip as investors lack new data to give trading directionLONDON — European and Asian markets mostly fell Friday as a lack of new economic data left investors to book profits on the week’s strong rally, which had brought many indexes to new highs for the year on hopes that the U.S. is emerging from recession. Improving economies may ease pressure on world leaders to work together, fight protectionismWASHINGTON — Leaders of the world’s 20 top economies vowed to resist protectionism last November and again in April as they charted a joint strategy for confronting the worst global downturn in generations. As they meet again, they’ll get this progress report: Most of their economies are on the mend — and trade tensions and protectionism are on the rise. Britain’s new army chief warns defeat in Afghanistan would encourage extremistsLONDON — Britain’s new army chief warned Thursday that failure in Afghanistan would alienate millions of Afghans, lead to a resurgence of al-Qaida inspired terrorism and destabilize neighboring Pakistan. Airbus sees signs of recovery and expects passenger volumes to rebound next yearLONDON — Airbus’ chief salesman John Leahy said Thursday he is optimistic that the airline industry is recovering — although he warned that financing conditions remain tight. British union leaders approve boycott of Israeli goods over Gaza conflictLONDON — British labor unions agreed Thursday to support a boycott of some Israeli goods in response to the offensive in Gaza. |
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