29 die, hundreds rescued after Indonesian ferry sinks Nov 23, 2009
Water got in and within half an hour it sank," navy Lieutenant Colonel Edwin told AFP. "The ferry is underwater. We know its position but we have yet to check inside to see if there's anyone trapped. (Channelnewsasia.com)
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Troops consolidate positions in South Waziristan Nov 23, 2009
Bajaur: A group of 30 to 40 terrorists armed with heavy weapons attacked an army post in Rashakai, Bajaur, AFP quoted local administration official Adalat Khan as saying. Troops effectively repulsed the attack, killing 11 terrorists, he said, adding two soldiers were wounded in the clash. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Gayle ready to return for Brisbane Test Nov 22, 2009
November 22, 2009 - 6:49PM. In a major boost for the underdog West Indies, skipper Chris Gayle will return to Australia ahead of Thursday's first Test after his ill mother reportedly left hospital. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Separated girls do well Nov 22, 2009
"It's very rare. Twins joined at the head is the rarest of the conjoined twins. It's about one in two to two-and-a-half million live births," he told AFP. ... "It's a very complex anatomical, physiological problem. It requires an awful lot of planning. Each of these cases is different as well," Gianoutsos told AFP. ... News of the twins' separation has travelled around the world, with the twins' biological mother telling AFP she was "overjoyed" that her girls were doing well. (iAfrica.com)
Mussolini's blood, brain up for sale on eBay Nov 22, 2009
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's blood and brain went on sale for 15,000 ($24,350) on online auction website eBay before the company pulled the ad posted by an anonymous seller. "No bid was made during the brief time the advert was visible," eBay said on its website on Friday, explaining the removal on the grounds that the company did not authorise sales of human matter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Four on Hajj killed by swine flu Nov 22, 2009
An official statement released by the ministry said all had underlying health problems, including cancer and respiratory illness, AFP news agency reported ... Health ministry spokesman Dr Khaled Marghlani told AFP that 16 other people had diagnosed with swine flu and four remain in hospital in "critical condition". (BBC News -- Africa)
Obama health drive faces critical vote Nov 22, 2009
AFP - Sunday, November 22 ... WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Barack Obama's signature drive to remake US health care faced a critical Senate test vote Saturday, amid bitter 11th-hour debate and behind-the-scenes wrangling on a century-old policy feud. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Swine flu vaccine effective despite mutations: experts Nov 22, 2009
AFP - Sunday, November 22 ... PARIS (AFP) - Swine flu vaccines are still effective despite reported cases of mutations in the A(H1N1) virus, health experts in Europe and North America said Saturday ... "It was expected, it was announced, and it will happen again," Lina told AFP, adding: "That does not change anything with regard to treatment and vaccines.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Homes under threat as Australian wildfires blaze Nov 22, 2009
AFP - Sunday, November 22. SYDNEY (AFP) - Hundreds of homes in eastern Australia were under threat from massive wildfires on Sunday as soaring temperatures and windy conditions fanned the out-of-control flames, officials said ... AFP 1 hour 36 minutes ago. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Swedish soprano Soderstrom dies Nov 22, 2009
AFP - Sunday, November 22. STOCKHOLM (AFP) - The Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom has died at the age of 82, the Royal Swedish Opera announced on Saturday ... AFP Sunday, November 22. (Yahoo! Asia News)
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Mozambique organ scam 'cover up' Nov 22, 2009
"There is a huge effort to cover up what is going on," she said in Lisbon airport, AFP news agency reported. Mozambican officials deny there is any evidence of a trade in human organs. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Al-Qaeda chemical expert 'killed' Nov 22, 2009
Pakistani military spokesman Maj Gen Athar Abbas told the AFP news agency it was still awaiting "authentic information" from the area. Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar, 55, also known as Abu Khabab al-Masri, is an Egyptian national. (Yahoo News -- Terrorism & 9/11)
It has ruined my life: freed pilot to sue Nov 22, 2009
It was, in any event, eminently reasonable for him to rely upon the resources of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the AFP to obtain the records ... Mr Martens' solicitor Chris Rose said it was unjust that "anybody can accuse anybody of having sex with somebody overseas and the AFP can take away your passport" ... The AFP declined to comment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
State, local budget cuts a "time bomb" for U.S. jobs Nov 22, 2009
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Saudi reports 4 pilgrim deaths from H1N1 flu ahead of Haj Nov 22, 2009
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Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Nov 22, 2009
Several of the HIV-infected children joined the 60 demonstrators outside the court, wearing mock military uniforms and carrying fake pistols, reports the AFP news agency. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi recently said he would not pardon the nurses in response to pressure from the West. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Indonesia ferry sinks in squall Nov 22, 2009
"The maximum capacity is 273 people so the ferry wasn't overloaded. It sank due to very bad weather," the sea transport director-general, Sunaryo, told AFP news agency. An navy spokesman said it was not clear whether anyone was still inside the ferry, which was now completely submerged. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Chinese mine blast toll doubles Nov 22, 2009
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES 87 workers perish in China mine disaster - 1 hr ago 87 workers perish in China mine disaster (AFP) - 2 hrs ago Scores dead in China mine explosion - 4 hrs ago Deadly blast kills 87 in NE China colliery - 8 hrs ago China mine explosion kills 42, traps 66 - 12 hrs ago. SHARED. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Separated twins beat the odds Nov 22, 2009
"It's very rare. Twins joined at the head is the rarest of the conjoined twins. It's about one in two to two-and-a-half million live births," he told AFP. ... "It's a very complex anatomical, physiological problem. It requires an awful lot of planning. Each of these cases is different as well," Gianoutsos told AFP. ... News of the twins' separation has travelled around the world, with the twins' biological mother telling AFP she was "overjoyed" that her girls were doing well. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Romanians vote in tight presidential election Nov 22, 2009
"I am voting today in the hope that the health and education systems will be improved. I hope that the future president will be able to find ways to get us out of the economic crisis," Rodica Anca Popescu, a pensioner from Bucharest, told AFP.. "There should be a change in Romania," said another pensioner, Elena Blideanu. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hurley accepts he accidentally caused fatal injuries Nov 22, 2009
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Second separated twin out of coma Nov 22, 2009
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Serbia buys 3 million Swiss swine flu vaccines Nov 22, 2009
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Violence breaks out in East Timor Nov 22, 2009
About 100 youths from a predominantly pro-Fretilin refugee camp near the international airport threw rocks at police on Tuesday, according to a reporter for the French news agency AFP.. Police then fired tear gas towards the group, who were reportedly yelling "Fretilin! Fretilin!". (Yahoo News -- East Timor)
Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle Nov 22, 2009
According to the Superintendency of AFP, the system had accumulated USD $100 billion at October 30, 2007, an amount equivalent to 70% of the GNP of Chile. The Chilean system provides that all civilian salaried workers must contribute 10% of their salary to a privately run pension fund, that sum being remitted on their behalf by their employer. (Montana Standard, MT)
Knox prosecutors seek life term Nov 22, 2009
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Emotion as life term sought for US student in Italy (AFP) - 4 hrs ago Life sentence demand for Knox - 8 hrs ago Tearful Knox hears prosecutor demand life sentence for her - 8 hrs ago Life sentences sought for Merediths killers - 11 hrs ago Life sentence call for Foxy Knoxy and boyfriend as Meredith Kercher murder trial draws to a close - 14 hrs ago. SHARED. (BBC News -- UK)
EPA: Uranium from polluted mine in Nev. wells Nov 22, 2009
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Suicide bomber kills 16 in Afghanistan Nov 21, 2009
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Serbia buys 3 million Swiss swine flu vaccines Nov 21, 2009
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Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Nov 21, 2009
Several of the HIV-infected children joined the 60 demonstrators outside the court, wearing mock military uniforms and carrying fake pistols, reports the AFP news agency. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi recently said he would not pardon the nurses in response to pressure from the West. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
WHO says mutation found in H1N1 flu virus in Norway Nov 21, 2009
This finding suggests that the mutation is not widespread in the country," the UN health agency explained. WHO spokesman Gregory Haertl told AFP that the global health watchdog did not believe "that this has any significant impact for the time being. " However, the agency revealed that a similar mutation had been observed in Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, Ukraine, and the United States, as early as April. "The mutations appear to occur sporadically and spontaneously. (Channelnewsasia.com)
US plane drops into Mali Nov 21, 2009
It was in Mali for reasons related to security and it made more than one forced landing," the source added. Neither the kind of plane nor its mission in Mali were disclosed. But the United States is among western countries helping Mali in its fight against al-Qaeda of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), which originated in Algeria and is active in several southern Sahara countries. AFP Rebekah Kendal reckons the loss of innocent life is indefensible. Even in the war on crime. "I killed several people,... (iAfrica.com)
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Initial Senate vote looms on health legislation Nov 21, 2009
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* FEATURE : Eat local rice? Senegalese still saying no thank you Nov 21, 2009
AFP , DAKAR Saturday, Nov 21, 2009, Page 6. Women work in a rice field near the northern Senegalese town of Ross Bethio on Jan. 26 in a government push to have the country grow and eat its own rice instead of importing tonnes from Asia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Ochoa fires 66 to lead by a shot Nov 21, 2009
IN TOUCH WITH LORENA: Taiwans Yani Tseng carded a 69 to sit three shots off the lead, while Michelle Wie shot an even-par 72 before pulling out with an injury AFP , HOUSTON, TEXAS Saturday, Nov 21, 2009, Page 18. Taiwans Amy Hung learns to rope cattle at the George Ranch Historic Park prior to the start of the LPGA Tour Championship in Richmond, Texas, on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* FEATURE : Americans taking up running in record numbers Nov 21, 2009
AFP , WASHINGTON Saturday, Nov 21, 2009, Page 7. Americans are lacing up athletic shoes and signing up to run in 5Ks, 10-milers and even marathons in record numbers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Wang comes home, recovery going well Nov 21, 2009
PHOTO: PATRICK LIN, AFP. Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-ming made his first appearance back in Taiwan at a press conference yesterday morning after touching down on a flight from New York earlier in the day. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tainted Victory: French Feel Shame Over Ireland Match Nov 21, 2009
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Peruvian 'fat killers' butchered humans over decades Nov 21, 2009
Jorge Sanz Quiroz, a prosecutor in the case, told AFP "two Italians were implicated. They have been identified but their names cannot be released until they have been captured. "These people apparently bought the fat from the detainees to sell in European laboratories. " One of the Italians is said to have left for Europe. So far police have found the remains of just one of their victims, but one of the suspects, 56-year-old Hilario Cudena, is said to have told police he committed "various"... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Gunman kills four in Pacific island rampage Nov 21, 2009
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Crisis fallout still in first half: WEF Nov 21, 2009
"It is still too early for people to pat themselves on the back and say that we've managed to get through the crisis," WEF managing director Richard Samans, told AFP on Friday. "I think we're still in the first half of the aftermath of this crisis," Samans said on the sidelines of the forum's second summit on the global agenda in Dubai. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Priest shot dead in Moscow church Nov 21, 2009
A statement on the website of Father Sysoyev's missionary training centre said he had been threatened by Muslims, AFP reported. Anatoly Bagmet, a spokesman for the prosecutor general's office, said Father Sysoyev died of his wounds on the way to hospital. (BBC News -- Europe)
Stuck Mars Rover Finally Budges, a Little (SPACE.com) Nov 21, 2009
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Mozambique organ scam 'cover up' Nov 21, 2009
"There is a huge effort to cover up what is going on," she said in Lisbon airport, AFP news agency reported. Mozambican officials deny there is any evidence of a trade in human organs. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Crisis fallout still in 'first half': forum Nov 21, 2009
AFP - Saturday, November 21 ... DUBAI (AFP) - The impact of the global financial crisis is still in its "first half," but there is only a brief opportunity to bring tough reforms, the World Economic Forum warned on Friday ... "It is still too early for people to pat themselves on the back and say that we've managed to get through the crisis," WEF managing director Richard Samans, told AFP.. (Yahoo! Asia News)
High-living Singapore monk jailed for fraud Nov 21, 2009
AFP - Saturday, November 21. SINGAPORE (AFP) - A high-living Buddhist monk who ran one of Singapore's most well-known charities was Saturday jailed for 10 months for fraud, court officials said ... AFP 1 hour 5 minutes ago. (Yahoo! Asia News)
US talk show queen Oprah to end show in 2011 Nov 21, 2009
AFP - Saturday, November 21. CHICAGO (AFP) - US television superstar Oprah Winfrey, who rose from a childhood of abuse and poverty to become a global star, will announce on Friday that her talk show will end in 2011, her production firm said ... "She's going to talk about it on the show" to be broadcast Friday, he told AFP.. (Yahoo! Asia News)
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WHO plays down 'swine flu vaccination deaths' Nov 20, 2009
AFP - Friday, November 20 ... GENEVA (AFP) - The World Health Organisation said on Thursday that checks on many of the 30 deaths recorded following mass pandemic flu vaccinations had so far ruled out a direct link to the vaccines. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Alcohol helps cut heart disease risk for men: study Nov 20, 2009
AFP - Friday, November 20 ... PARIS (AFP) - Men who drink alcohol every day see a nearly one-third average reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a long-term study among Spanish men published on Thursday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Palin angered by 'sexist' Newsweek cover Nov 20, 2009
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Prosecution stalls on rebel's autopsy photos Nov 20, 2009
An AFP ballistics report obtained by Ms Pires's lawyers under a Freedom of Information request shows that Reinado and Exposto were shot with different guns. Ballistic tests also showed that fragments of bullets found in the men's bodies were not from the type of weapon Mr Marcal said he used to kill them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Nov 20, 2009
Several of the HIV-infected children joined the 60 demonstrators outside the court, wearing mock military uniforms and carrying fake pistols, reports the AFP news agency. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi recently said he would not pardon the nurses in response to pressure from the West. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Boosting Brain Chemical Could Reverse Down Syndrome Nov 20, 2009
The study was the first to look at treating Down Syndrome by targeting the norepinephrine system, Salehi told AFP.. The mice had three copies of a fragment of mouse chromosome 16, while Down Syndrome occurs when each cell in the body has three copies of chromosome 21, instead of the usual two. (Newsmax)
Embryonic stem cell therapy closer to human trials Nov 20, 2009
AFP - Friday, November 20 ... CHICAGO (AFP) - Embryonic stem cell therapy got a step closer to the clinic Thursday after US researchers said they filed a request for government approval of human trials. (Yahoo! Asia News)
* Obama warns Irans leaders of consequences Nov 20, 2009
HARD LESSONS: The US president said the West had learned from its dealings with North Korea and was not prepared to put up with years of talks REUTERS AND AFP , SEOUL, MANILA AND PARIS Friday, Nov 20, 2009, Page 1. Policemen scuffle with anti-North Korea and pro-US activists as the police try to take away a North Korean flag meant to be burned during a rally to welcome US President Barack Obama near the US embassy in Seoul yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Senate nears first healthcare vote Nov 20, 2009
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