Thursday, February 24, 2011

BBC News - Oil price: Should we fear the latest rises?

BBC News - Oil price: Should we fear the latest rises?: "The 1973 Yom Kippur War and the 1979 Iranian revolution both led to jumps in the oil price that presaged economic downturns."

Christchurch earthquake toll at 103 - National - NZ Herald News

Christchurch earthquake toll at 103 - National - NZ Herald News: "The death toll from Tuesday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch now stands at 103."

Gadhafi blames bin Laden, drugs for unrest | Story | BLTWY

Gadhafi blames bin Laden, drugs for unrest | Story | BLTWY: "BENGHAZI, Libya - Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Thursday blamed the uprising in his country on al-Qaida followers who give young Libyans hallucinogenic pills in their coffee to get them to revolt."

Toyota Recalls Millions of Vehicles as Mats May Jam Pedals - Bloomberg

Toyota Recalls Millions of Vehicles as Mats May Jam Pedals - Bloomberg: "Toyota Motor Corp. said it’s recalling 2.17 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold in the U.S. for carpet and floor-mat flaws that could jam gas pedals, the company’s biggest such announcement in a year."

BBC News - Thousands protest against high food prices in Delhi

BBC News - Thousands protest against high food prices in Delhi: "A steady stream of protesters, carrying red flags, has been marching through the streets of central Delhi since early morning."

White House to celebrate Motown with tribute concert | detnews.com | The Detroit News

White House to celebrate Motown with tribute concert

Gaddafi: Barakeh Obama is friend - Israel News, Ynetnews

Gaddafi: Barakeh Obama is friend - Israel News, Ynetnews: "Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi considers the US president a blessing to the Muslim world. In a speech published in London-based al-Hayat newspaper on Saturday, Gaddafi praised Barack Obama, called him a 'friend' and said there is no longer any dispute between his country and the US."

Wis. Assembly Reaches Deal to Vote on Budget Bill; Police Dispatched to Find Senators | The Blaze

Wis. Assembly Reaches Deal to Vote on Budget Bill; Police Dispatched to Find Senators | The Blaze: "MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats in the state Assembly agreed to a deal in the pre-dawn hours Thursday to limit debate and reach a vote, perhaps by midday, on a bill taking away public workers’ collective bargaining rights."

Saudi Student Arrested in TX for Plotting Terrorist Attack Against GW Bush | The Blaze

Saudi Student Arrested in TX for Plotting Terrorist Attack Against GW Bush | The Blaze: "WASHINGTON (AP) — A young college student from Saudi Arabia studying chemical engineering in Texas purchased explosive chemicals over the Internet as part of a plan to hide bomb materials inside dolls and baby carriages to blow up dams, nuclear plants or the Dallas home of former President George W. Bush, the Justice Department said Thursday."

Okla. Police Captain Transferred for Refusing to Attend Muslim Event | The Blaze

Okla. Police Captain Transferred for Refusing to Attend Muslim Event | The Blaze: "A Tulsa, OK police captain has filed a lawsuit against a superior after he was transferred following his refusal to attend a Muslim event. According to him, ordering him to attend the event was a violation of his religious convictions, and transferring him was religious retaliation."