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Plane crashes into UAE army base - Aljazeera.net
September 3, 2010 Sky News | Plane crashes into UAE army base Aljazeera.net Aircraft from US delivery company UPS hits base near Dubai during emergency landing attempt, killing both crew members. A cargo plane for United Parcel Service (UPS), the US-based delivery company, has crashed into a United Arab Emirates military base ... UPS Cargo Plane Crashes in Dubai UPS cargo plane crashes near Dubai airport UPS cargo jetliner crashes in Dubai, 2 killed |
8 killed in latest wave of Russian forest fires - The Associated Press
September 3, 2010 RIA Novosti | 8 killed in latest wave of Russian forest fires The Associated Press MOSCOW — The latest wave of forest fires in Russia has killed eight people and injured 17, authorities said Friday. Fires blazed across much of European Russia in August following weeks of drought and record-high temperatures. ... Eight die as wildfires consume Russian villages Fires ravage central Russia Putin allocates $33 million to Volgograd, Saratov regions hit by wildfires |
North Korea's Kim Jong-il may go public with dynastic rule - Christian Science Monitor
September 3, 2010 The Chosun Ilbo | North Korea's Kim Jong-il may go public with dynastic rule Christian Science Monitor Speculation is rampant that North Korea's Kim Jong-il will go public with plans to name his son his heir at a rare political conference. In this image made Aug. 30 from China Central Television footage, North Korea's Kim Jong-il, attends a meeting with ... North Korea Preps 'Dear' Leader's Mystery 20-Something Son for Rule North Korean Congress May Discuss Kim's Successor China calls for compromise on NKorea talks |
German Government, States Must Play Role in Sarrazin Dismissal, ARD Says - Bloomberg
September 3, 2010 Telegraph.co.uk | German Government, States Must Play Role in Sarrazin Dismissal, ARD Says Bloomberg Chancellor Angela Merkel's government and the Bundesrat, parliament's upper chamber that represents Germany's 16 states, must get involved in any decision on the Bundesbank's request to dismiss its board ... Trichet 'Appalled' by Sarrazin as Bundesbank Discusses Future Government Asked to Confer on Sarrazin Top German Banker's Attack on Immigrants Causes a Stir |
Indonesia volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for the second time this week - Christian Science Monitor
September 3, 2010 The Irrawaddy News Magazine | Indonesia volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for the second time this week Christian Science Monitor The Indonesia volcano eruption is only smoke and ash and not life-threatening so far. But some warn that more earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are on the way. A volunteer (r.) conducts an art lesson for children at a temporary classroom in Kabanjahe ... Indonesia's North Sumatra volcano continues to erupt Indonesian volcano erupts again Indonesia volcano erupts again after long dormancy |
Aquino Takes Responsibility for Bus Siege That Killed 8 Hong Kong People - Bloomberg
September 3, 2010 OFW News On Web (blog) | Aquino Takes Responsibility for Bus Siege That Killed 8 Hong Kong People Bloomberg Philippine President Benigno Aquino said today he takes full responsibility for the outcome of the bus siege that killed eight members of a Hong Kong tour group. “At the end of the day, ... Aquino takes full responsibility for fiasco Philippine President;takes responsibility for hostage operation Manila to probe Hong Kong hostage coffin 'mix-up' |
Six men jailed for Portugal child sex abuse - BBC News
September 3, 2010 Telegraph.co.uk | Six men jailed for Portugal child sex abuse BBC News Six Portuguese men have been jailed after they were found guilty of sexual abuse at a state-run children's home. Carlos Silvino was given an 18-year sentence after confessing to 639 charges relating to the abuse of children or procuring them for others ... Sentences handed down in child sex abuse convictions Six found guilty of sexually abusing 32 children at Portuguese children's home 7 defendants convicted in Portugal sex abuse trial |
Obama planning new package of economic aid - The Associated Press
September 3, 2010 Kansas City Star | Obama planning new package of economic aid The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Eager to jumpstart the economy ahead of crucial midterm elections, President Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, including tax cuts and targeted spending, to spark job growth. ... President Obama asks congress to pass small business jobs bill Obama Promises New Economic Proposals Next Week Obama promises new jobs initiatives |
'US supports Israeli security and Palestinian aspirations' - Jerusalem Post
September 3, 2010 The Hindu | 'US supports Israeli security and Palestinian aspirations' Jerusalem Post By JPOST.COM STAFF Clinton declares that peace is within both Israeli and Palestinian interests in Friday night interview with Israeli and Palestinian reporters, rejects suggestion that talks are ploy to gain Arab support for strike on Iran. ... West Bank Settlements Shadow Next Peace Talks Round Mideast peace talks: How can Obama push them forward? Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on Peace Talks |
Arizona governor debate: Was Jan Brewer really that bad? - Christian Science Monitor
September 3, 2010 msnbc.com | Arizona governor debate: Was Jan Brewer really that bad? Christian Science Monitor The Jan Brewer gaffe in the Arizona governor debate Wednesday was one for the history books. But there have been plenty of cringe-worthy moments in debates – and they don't always matter. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, R, greets Democratic gubernatorial ... Goddard criticizes Brewer's stand on beheadings Daily Fix Poll: Will Jan Brewer's debate performance be a game-changer? Finally, Arizona's Jan Brewer Gives Us Something To Laugh At |
