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Stars, top Dem donors make state dinner guest listThe Associated Press - - 25 minutes ago WASHINGTON - Celebrities, major Democratic fundraisers and prominent Indian businessmen were among those scoring coveted invitations to President Barack Obama's first state dinner. Video: Raw Video: Obama Greets Indian PM at White House 
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Obama tells Singh that US values its ties with India Los Angeles Times Philippines observes day of mourningCNN International - - 59 minutes ago Manila, Philippines (CNN) -- Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared Wednesday a national day of mourning as authorities tried to round up suspects in this week's killing of 46 people. Britain's war inquiry panel opens hearings on IraqLos Angeles Times - 59 minutes ago One of the first officials interviewed about the decision by Tony Blair's government to join the US-led war speaks of 'drumbeats in Washington' before 9/11 to oust Hussein. |
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Bob Ainsworth criticises Barack Obama over Afghanistan
Telegraph.co.uk - 1 hour ago
Bob Ainsworth, the Defence Secretary, has blamed Barack Obama and the United States for the decline in British public support for the war in Afghanistan.
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US Strategy on Afghanistan Will Contain Many Messages New York Times
International Day on the Elimination of Violence against Women:
Daily Times - - 9 hours ago
LAHORE: When Aaisha Jabeen married with her choice, she thought of a happy married life with the man she loved. However, things changed right after marriage.
Women abuse a challenge to equity, says lobby Daily Nation
Khmer Rouge jailer tells of remorse
Aljazeera.net - 30 minutes ago
In a final appeal to his war crimes tribunal, the Khmer Rouge's top jailer has apologised for his role in the torture and murder of thousands of Cambodians.
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Michelle Obama racist image sparks Google apology
BBC News - 27 minutes ago
Google has apologised over a racially offensive image of Michelle Obama which appears when users search for images of the US first lady.
Google won't exclude distorted Michelle Obama image from its site Los Angeles Times
Google to retain Michelle Obama's offensive image The Money Times
Firefighters make progress against Calif. wildfire
Philadelphia Inquirer - 8 minutes ago
AP ANAHEIM, Calif. - Firefighters say they are making good progress against a wind-driven wildfire burning in Southern California.
Wildfire spreads along 241 Toll Road just east of Anaheim Hills Los Angeles Times
Wildfire burning near 241 toll road OCRegister
Statements from Gov. Sanford's staff sought in probe
Los Angeles Times - 59 minutes ago
A South Carolina legislative panel says statements from staffers and others will help determine whether the governor should be impeached for his clandestine trip abroad in June.
Video: SC Lawmakers Begin Sanford Impeachment Hearings
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Asia Stocks, Europe Futures, Aussie Rise; Japan Developers Fall
Bloomberg - - 1 hour ago
Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose to a one-week high and the Australian dollar and emerging market currencies gained on expectations for stronger economic growth.
Tokyo Shares End Higher; Automakers Offset Real Estate Losses Wall Street Journal
UPDATE 1-China's BAIC studies options after dropped Saab bid
Reuters - - 2 hours ago
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG, Nov 25 (Reuters) - China's BAIC, part of a group that abandoned its bid to buy General Motors' [GM.UL] Saab unit, could still bid for some Saab assets on its own but is unlikely to try for the whole ...
Beijing Auto to Evaluate Saab Situation Wall Street Journal
GM to Decide Saab's Fate Next Week New York Times
China's FX Regulator Tightens Individual Cross-Border Transfers
Wall Street Journal - 32 minutes ago
SHANGHAI (Dow Jones)--China's foreign exchange regulator has tightened rules governing cross-border money transfers by individuals, according to a statement posted on its Web site Wednesday, in its latest effort to crack down on speculative capital ...
China SAFE Issues Guidelines On Converting FX Into Yuan Market News International
Climate Change E-mail Leak Indicates 'Hacktivism' Trend
ChannelWeb - - 9 hours ago
An e-mail hack that exposed thousands of private e-mails and documents about global warming from a University of East Anglia climate change research center indicates a shifting paradigm for e-mail as a means of "private" ...
Global Warming With the Lid Off Wall Street Journal
Shuttle Atlantis leaving space station
Kentucky.com - - 47 minutes ago
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- It's time for Atlantis and its seven astronauts to leave the International Space Station. The shuttle will undock early Wednesday morning, then aim for a Friday landing.
China doesn't want "empty" Copenhagen deal-Xinhua
Reuters - - 2 hours ago
BEIJING, Nov 25 (Reuters) - China will demand next month's Copenhagen climate summit culminates in a real deal, Xinhua news agency quoted a Chinese negotiator as saying, but appears to have accepted that a legally binding agreement must wait until 2010 ...
China seeks pollution caps at Copenhagen Sydney Morning Herald
Donny Osmond dances to victory on "Stars" finale
Reuters - - 3 hours ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Donny Osmond danced his way to victory on Tuesday, winning the 9th season of the hit ABC television show "Dancing With the Stars" after wowing the judges with his irrepressible determination and final tango.
Donny Osmond wins season nine of ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' New York Daily News
Epic 'Red Cliff' a return to gory form for Woo
San Francisco Chronicle - - 46 minutes ago
Action adventure. Directed by John Woo. Starring Tony Leung and Takeshi Kaneshiro (R. 148 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Time was, impalement was a shocking development in movies.
Red Cliff' MiamiHerald.com
Review: 'Red Cliff' falls a bit short San Jose Mercury News
Movie review: John Travolta, Robin Williams toothless in Â'Old Dogs'
Washington Post - - 3 hours ago
We have reached a point in our moviegoing life where the two most horrifying words a studio can mutter are "Robin" and "Williams.
'Old Dogs' Los Angeles Times
Lakers' cruise gets a little choppy
Los Angeles Times - - 1 hour ago
The Lakers have started to hit their stride, winning four consecutive games, all of them by double digits. The latest victims were the New York Knicks.
Knicks Arrive Late, and Leave Disappointed New York Times
Kobe scores 34 in Lakers' 100-90 win over Knicks The Associated Press
Grieving Wizards trip 76ers, end funk
Boston Globe - 26 minutes ago
AP / November 25, 2009 Antawn Jamison had 32 points and 14 rebounds to lead host Washington past the Philadelphia 76ers last night, 108-107, hours after the death of Wizards owner Abe Pollin.
Williams' long shot doesn't pay off for Sixers vs. Wizards Philadelphia Daily News
Wizards owner helped transform DC Washington Post
Six players lift Golden State Warriors to Victory
San Jose Mercury News - - 45 minutes ago
DALLAS - Guards Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry and Anthony Morrow. Forwards Anthony Randolph and Vladimir Radmanovic. Center Mikki Moore.
Message to Nellie: Get well, stay home San Francisco Chronicle
WARRIORS 111, MAVERICKS 103 Dallas Morning News
Doctors wary of swine flu's apparent dip
Baltimore Sun - - 39 minutes ago
As holiday travelers begin to crisscross the country, public health officials warn that swine flu cases could surge back from a recent decline, and they caution that flu season is far from over.
NJ won't enforce flu-shot mandate Philadelphia Inquirer
New HIV infections in decline
Los Angeles Times - 59 minutes ago
There were about 17% fewer new infections worldwide in 2008, compared with 2001, but fewer than half of those infected began treatment, a World Health Organization and UNAIDS report says.
UNAIDS: Sex main cause for HIV spreading in China The Associated Press
Canada's doctors told to stop using swine flu vaccine
BBC News - 18 hours ago
GlaxoSmithKline has advised doctors in Canada to stop using a batch of its swine flu vaccine, amid reports of severe side-effects in some patients.
Video: Swine Flu Vaccines Pulled From Canada
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Bankruptcies Hit Retirement Communities
Newsweek - - 15 hours ago
Elderly residents who thought they'd secured their futures are finding their homes and savings at risk. As the foreclosure crisis escalates, more homeowners and renters are finding themselves facing eviction.
The Biology Behind the Milk of Human Kindness
New York Times - - Nov 23, 2009
As the festival of mandatory gratitude looms into view, allow me to offer a few suggestions on what, exactly, you should be thankful for.
The Flu Fighters in Your Food
Wall Street Journal - - 16 hours ago
While many people are still waiting for swine-flu vaccine to become available in their area, there is a lot they can do in their own kitchens to help fight off disease and build a strong immune system.
Creating a R ésum é That Sells
Wall Street Journal - - 12 hours ago
A marketing professional gets advice from recruiters and human-resource executives on her résumé after a yearlong job hunt. In today's cutthroat job market, having a top-notch résumé is critical to ...
Brighter signs in economy haven't boosted confidence or hiring
CNN - - Nov 23, 2009
(CNN) -- Despite some signs that the economy is on the mend, a lack of confidence from consumers and companies alike may hamper job growth during the next few months, economists say.