Sunday, October 23, 2011

Afghanistan to back Pakistan if wars with U.S.: Karzai - World news - South and Central Asia - Afghanistan - msnbc.com

Afghanistan to back Pakistan if wars with U.S.: Karzai - World news - South and Central Asia - Afghanistan - msnbc.com: "Afghanistan would support Pakistan in case of military conflict between Pakistan and the United States, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said in an interview to a private Pakistani TV channel broadcast on Saturday."

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My Way News - No reports yet of debris from falling satellite

My Way News - No reports yet of debris from falling satellite: "BERLIN (AP) - Scientists were trying to establish how and where a defunct German research satellite returned to the Earth Sunday, after warning that some parts might survive re-entry and crash at up to 280 mph (450 kph)"

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Report: Google mulling role in possible Yahoo bid - Yahoo! News

Report: Google mulling role in possible Yahoo bid - Yahoo! News: " Google is exploring the possibility of helping to finance a possible deal by others to acquire Internet search company Yahoo, according to a report published by the Wall Street Journal on Saturday."

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Strong earthquake hits Turkey, up to 1,000 feared killed | Reuters

Strong earthquake hits Turkey, up to 1,000 feared killed | Reuters: "As many as 1,000 people were feared killed on Sunday when a powerful earthquake hit southeast Turkey, destroying dozens of buildings and trapping some victims alive under rubble."

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UA Student Could Get 1 1/2 Years In Jail For Streaking During Football Game « CBS Los Angeles

UA Student Could Get 1 1/2 Years In Jail For Streaking During Football Game « CBS Los Angeles: "Jace Lankow, an undergraduate at the University of Arizona could face up to one and half years in jail after being charged with a class six felony for criminal impersonation."

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Fraud case leaves California Democrats scrambling | Reuters

Fraud case leaves California Democrats scrambling | Reuters: "Stunning accusations that a top California Democratic campaign treasurer looted the war chests of her big-name clients have left candidates across the state scrambling to raise more money as election season looms."

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Tensions grow at Occupy Wall Street as money and power struggles fester behind-the-scenes - NYPOST.com

Tensions grow at Occupy Wall Street as money and power struggles fester behind-the-scenes - NYPOST.com: "Occupy Wall Street’s Finance Committee has nearly $500,000 in the bank, and donations continue to pour in -- but its reluctance to share the wealth with other protesters is fraying tempers."

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Monster Prediction From BofA: Another US Debt Downgrade Is Coming In Just A Few Weeks

Monster Prediction From BofA: Another US Debt Downgrade Is Coming In Just A Few Weeks: "We expect a moderate slowdown in the beginning of next year, as two small policy shocks—another debt downgrade and fiscal tightening—hit the economy. "

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UPDATE 8-Huge turnout in Tunisia's Arab Spring election | News by Country | Reuters

UPDATE 8-Huge turnout in Tunisia's Arab Spring election | News by Country | Reuters: " Eyes of region on first post-Arab Spring election

* Islamists expected to win but coalitions expected

* Secularists heckle Islamist leader at polling station"

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BBC News - Tunisia votes in historic free election

BBC News - Tunisia votes in historic free election: "Nearly 70% of voters have turned out to cast their ballot in Tunisia's election, the first free poll of the Arab Spring, officials say."

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