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Nov 17, 2010

FoxNews.com - Israeli Strike Kills 2 Accused in BBC Kidnapping

Nov. 17: Palestinians gather around a destroyed car after an explosion in Gaza City.
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Nov. 17: Palestinians gather around a destroyed car after an explosion in Gaza City.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – An Israeli airstrike ripped through a car in Gaza City on Wednesday, killing two militants accused of helping kidnap a British Broadcasting Corp. journalist in March 2007, officials said.

Iraq president opposes Tariq Aziz's death sentence

Sept. 5: Tariq Aziz, former Iraqi foreign minister and deputy prime minister speaks to the Associated Press in Baghdad.
AP - Sept. 5: Tariq Aziz, former Iraqi foreign minister and deputy prime minister speaks to the Associated Press in Baghdad.
BAGHDAD–Iraq's president declared on Wednesday that he will not sign off on the hanging of Tariq Aziz, joining the Vatican and others in objecting to the death sentence for a man who for years was the international face of Saddam Hussein's regime.

House Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader

Nancy Pelosi
AP – FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2010 file photo, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks in Washington. Seven …
By CHARLES BABINGTON, Associated Press Charles Babington, Associated Press – 35 mins ago
WASHINGTON – House Democrats elected Nancy Pelosi to remain as their leader Wednesday despite massive party losses in this month's congressional elections that prompted some lawmakers to call for new leadership. Pelosi, the nation's first female House speaker, will become minority leader when Republicans

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Eva Longoria Files For Divorce

Eva Longoria
EVA Longoria’s marriage is over with…. for real this time.
The actress filed for divorce Wednesday from basketball star Tony Parker, People magazine reports.
Eva’s documents were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court just one day after her rep denied that Parker had done the same in a Texas court.
The cause of the split wasn’t immediately revealed, but reports earlier today claimed Eva discovered Tony had been exchanging personal texts with a mutual female friend for nearly a year.

Prince William & Kate Middleton’s Wedding: Place Your Bets!

They made headlines when they announced their engagement, and now Prince William and Kate Middleton could make gamblers some serious cash.
According to a report, British oddsmaker Ladbrokes is accepting bets on the specifics surrounding the month and location of the Royal wedding.

Katie Price: Precious Love Lady

Out for yet another promotional appearance, Katie Price was spotted at the launch of her new fragrance “Precious Love” in London, England today (November 17).
The model/author posed in a busty top and short pink wig at the Worx as the paparazzi snapped up plenty of pics.

Green Lantern: Brand New Trailer Released

He was recently named the world’s sexiest man by People Magazine, and now a brand new trailer for Ryan Reynolds' film, “Green Lantern” has been released.
With the flick hitting theaters on June 17, the trailer shows the “Van Wilder” stud playing a cocky human test pilot named Hal Jordan.

Lindsay Lohan: On the Path to Wellness

Keeping up on her schedule to better herself, Lindsay Lohan was spotted making her way to the Betty Ford Clinic bright and early on Wednesday morning (November 17).
The “Mean Girls” babe looked cute in workout gear and shades as she carried a cup of joe to an awaiting vehicle that whisked her away for the day’s addiction treatment.

Emma Watson's Pixie Cut Inspiration

She sported long locks for years - a requirement for “Harry Potter” - but Emma Watson admitted that she had wanted to cut it short for quite some time.
Once production for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two” was a wrap, the “Ballet Shoes” beauty paid a visit to the salon to have her hair chopped.

Eva Longoria Files for Divorce from Tony Parker

While it appeared to be a false alarm after reports of a split were shot down by reps yesterday, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker are officially headed for divorce.
According to insiders, the "Desperate Housewives" actress has filed paperwork on Wednesday (November 17) to end her three and a half year marriage with the San Antonio Spurs guard.

Cheerful Britney Spears: Calabasas Chick

Looking to be in quite the cheerful mood, Britney Spears enjoyed an evening out at the Calabasas Commons shopping center on Tuesday (November 16).
The "Gimme More" singer toted an iced coffee and a pastry snack while taking in the holiday lights at the west coast retail locale.

Kim Kardashian: Dash SoHo Sexy

Up and about for another full day of work duties, Kim Kardashian was spotted in SoHo, New York on Wednesday morning (November 17).
The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" darling looked flawless as she offered up a wave to gathered fans and photogs during a visit to her recently opened NYC Dash boutique.

Semi-Final Round Ends In Shocking Elimination On ‘Dancing’os & Videos

Lacey and Kyle, Bristol and Mark, Brandy and Maks on “Dancing,” Nov. 2010
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
She left her Alaska life and family behind and spent days driving her truck to Los Angeles to compete on “Dancing with the Stars,” and it appears Bristol Palin made the right choice.
The 20-year-old single mom, and daughter of former Vice Presidential hopeful Sarah Palin, is heading to next week’s “Dancing with the Stars” final round.

Brad Pitt wants to make Chilean miners film

Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt wants to make a film about the trapped Chilean miners Photo: WARNER BROS
The trapped Chile miners
The 33 men were trapped underground for more than two months after their mine collapsed in Copiapó, northern Chile Photo: EPA
By Jon Swaine in New York 5:45PM GMT 15 Nov 2010
Brad Pitt is hoping to turn the story of the trapped Chilean miners

Iraq president refuses to sign execution order for Tariq Aziz

Iraq president refuses to sign execution order for Tariq Aziz
Iraq president refuses to sign execution order for Tariq Aziz
Jalal Talabani, the Iraqi president, has said he will not sign an execution order for Tariq Aziz, the former deputy of dictator Saddam Hussein sentenced to death last month over the persecution of Islamic parties.
Iraq's high tribunal passed a death sentence on Aziz, once the international face of Saddam's government, in late October.

Qantas plane turned back after bird strike

A troubled Qantas Airbus A380 plane seen after an emergency landing at the Changi International airport in Singapore on November 4, 2010.  Airbus owner EADS hits some turbulence

A Qantas jet was forced to return to Johannesburg after a bird strike damaged one of its engines, the latest in a series of incidents at the Australian airline since an engine failure on an Airbus A380 nearly two weeks ago.

Nazi spaceship film sparks UFO debate

The Finnish sci-fi comedy 'Iron Sky' centres on real-life SS officer Hans Kammler who was said to have made a significant breakthrough in antigravity experiments towards the end of WW2.

Germany raises security alert after attack warnings

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany said on Wednesday it had strong evidence Islamist militants were planning attacks in the next two weeks and ordered security at potential targets such as train stations and airports to be tightened.

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China's Hairy Crab Prices Indicate Strong Economic Growth

BEIJING, People's Republic of China – While other investors are busy rounding up all sorts of economic data, tea leaves and fortune cookies in an attempt to figure out China's economic situation next year, I'm heading out the door once again to take a look at hairy crab prices.

Chile: The One Emerging Market That Investors Can't Afford to Ignore in 2011

When I review each of the world's emerging markets in order to decide which ones to buy in 2011, I start with two questions:
  • Is the market cheap?
  • And has it under-performed over the past year?
If the answer is "yes" for both those questions, that market is much more likely to get my vote.
But with every rule, there are also exceptions. As we will see.

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Britain Pledges to Support Ireland in Debt Crisis - NYTimes.com

BRUSSELS — The British government signaled Wednesday that it could offer direct financial assistance to Ireland even though Britain is outside the euro zone, as the European Union struggled to contain a resurgent debt crisis.

India needs to do more in social security space

A report by United Nation's International Labour Office states India has done little to its vast labour force, who are

CBI likely to question Ashok Chavan on Adarsh scam


Prince William & Kate Middleton Officially Engaged

Kate Middleton and Prince William walking and smiling together.