Archive for October, 2009:
Revulsion at bombing in Peshwar, Pakistan - Times Online
BBC News Revulsion at bombing in Peshwar, Pakistan Times Online Shredded burqas and veils lay smouldering on roofs and scattered among severed limbs as the choking black dust settled after Peshawar's worst terrorist atrocity last week. The anguished wails of trapped women and children echoed in the blazing rubble … Clinton Defers Role in South Asia Feud Wall Street Journal Bomb kills seven Pakistani soldiers AFP Clinton 'Broke the Ice' With Pakistanis Angry Over US Role Bloomberg Reuters Blogs (blog)
White House releases six-month log of visitors - Washington Post
Times Online White House releases six-month log of visitors Washington Post During his first six months in office, according to information released Friday, President Obama met frequently at the White House with labor leaders, senators, lobbyists, business executives and liberal activists as he sought to … Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey Among White House Visitors Access Hollywood Obamas turn White House into Halloween central Reuters Blogs (blog) Barack and Michelle Obama: Mr&Mrs show irks voters Times Online Wall Street Journal
Obama Touts Economic Growth; GOP Blasts Health Reform - Voice of America
The Age Obama Touts Economic Growth; GOP Blasts Health Reform Voice of America With the US economy growing for the first time in a year, President Barack Obama says the country is moving in the right direction. But the president admits that prosperity still lies far ahead. This week's report that the US gross … Obama: Stimulus plan helping economy NECN Obama tempers economic news with caution on jobs The Associated Press Obama Cites Good Signs on Economy Wall Street Journal ABC News
Stellar Star-on-Star Costumes Scare Up Some Fun
How do Regis and Kelly rate as Jon and Kate? Is the force with the Today Show cast, or is it more of a farce? Plus, we always suspected Rosie O’Donnell would make a good witch, but just not…
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Vampire Wars (w/ Bonus Twilight Round): Who’s the Best Good Vampire?
Welcome to the climactic final battle of Vampire Wars! We’ve been pitting three structurally similar vampire-tastic TV series against each other, and now it’s time to decide which show has…
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Anna Nicole Drug Case Going To Trial!
After weeks of disturbing testimony unveiled during the preliminary hearing, a judge has ruled that Howard K. Stern , Dr. Sandeep Kapoor and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich will stand trial for the death of Anna Nicole Smith . The defendants, who will be facing 23 total felonies, are due back on court on December 11th.
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Anna Nicole Drug Case Going To Trial!
Cristiano Ronaldo Can And Will Park Wherever He Wants!
When you are as delicious and rich as Cristiano Ronaldo , trival things like this don’t bother you. Crissy returned to his car yesterday in Madrid to find that he had received a parking ticket. He paid it very little mind and didn’t seem the least bit upset by it. Now, if a devoted fan was sitting in that car, he would have lost his mind ! [ Image via Fame Pictures .]
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Cristiano Ronaldo Can And Will Park Wherever He Wants!
Tinkerbell Becomes Official UN Ambassador
This is an interesting way to appeal to the kiddies! The UN has named Tinkerbell the “Honorary Ambassador of Green” to promote taking good care of the environment. She’s the first cartoon character to be given such an honor! Kiyo Akasaka, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information says: “We’re delighted Tinker Bell has agreed to be our Honorary Ambassador of Green. This beloved animated character can help us inspire kids and their parents to nurture nature and do what they can to take care of the environment.” Kinda cute (and kinda silly)! [ Image via AP Images .]
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Abdullah plans runoff boycott to delay Afghan vote - The Associated Press
Telegraph.co.uk Abdullah plans runoff boycott to delay Afghan vote The Associated Press KABUL — President Hamid Karzai's challenger plans to call for a boycott of next weekend's runoff election, hoping to force a delay until spring to allow time to organize a fair vote, his campaign manager said Saturday. In the meantime, ex-Foreign … Abdullah to withdraw from Afghan run-off: report Reuters Abdullah widely expected to boycott Afghan run-off election Washington Post Abdullah on verge of quitting Afghanistan poll guardian.co.uk Reuters India
Muslims call for justice at funeral for lslamic leader - Detroit Free Press
CBC.ca Muslims call for justice at funeral for lslamic leader Detroit Free Press Muslim leaders called for justice today at the funeral of Luqman Ameen Abdullah, the Islamic leader killed by FBI agents this week during a shootout in Dearborn. ''We are looking for justice,'' said Imam Mohammed Elahi of the Islamic … Last 2 arrests made in case linked to Detroit imam The Associated Press Hundreds mourn slain mosque leader The Detroit News Prayers and Criticism in Wake of Detroit Imam's Killing by FBI New York Times Detroit Free Press