Nov 3, 2010
Iran says 'stoning woman' in perfect health, attacks West
TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran said on Wednesday that a woman sentenced to death by stoning is in perfect health and that her case is still being reviewed, amid fears her execution was imminent.
Republicans win 6 seats, but Dems lock in majority
Greece suspends air freight after bombs found
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece suspended overseas shipment of mail and packages for 48 hours on Wednesday, hoping to stop militants sending more parcel bombs in addition to more than a dozen already sent to foreign governments and embassies.
The Peoples Voice News, Nov 03, 2010
Economic Crisis and Tax Injustice
The Associated Press's Robin Hindery reported on October 29, 2010 that the AP had found a remarkable fact: communities across the U.S. have been raising their local property taxes. The AP surveyed 39 states and studied 2,387 revenue measures that came before town, city, and county voters. In most of those elections, voters favored measures that raised their own property tax rates. Voters wanted to support their local schools and other services provided by local governments. The AP began Hindery's story as follows: “Forget all the talk about voters being fed up with high taxes.”
The Associated Press's Robin Hindery reported on October 29, 2010 that the AP had found a remarkable fact: communities across the U.S. have been raising their local property taxes. The AP surveyed 39 states and studied 2,387 revenue measures that came before town, city, and county voters. In most of those elections, voters favored measures that raised their own property tax rates. Voters wanted to support their local schools and other services provided by local governments. The AP began Hindery's story as follows: “Forget all the talk about voters being fed up with high taxes.”
The Associated Press: Mom in Spain happy that her 10-year-old gave birth
MADRID (AP) — A Romanian Gypsy woman whose 10-year-old daughter just gave birth in Spain says she's delighted to have a new granddaughter and doesn't understand why the birth has shocked anyone — let alone become an international sensation.
Baby falls 6 storeys bounces off cafe awning and is CAUGHT by passing doctor
His parents, who were not in the apartment at the time, were last night still in police custody.
Yahoo News
- Jubilant GOP wins the House, falls short of Senate (AP)
- Dems save Senate majority, Reid; GOP grabs 6 seats (AP)
- Legalize-marijuana measure loses in California (AP)
- GOP captures governorships in at least 10 states (AP)
- Minorities ride GOP wave to historic victories (AP)
- Bush thought about taking Cheney off 2004 ticket (AP)
Nov 2, 2010
Indonesia volcano shoots new blast
The mountain unleashed another powerful eruption yesterday, spewing searing clouds of gas and ash into the air to the sound of a booming explosion.
There were no immediate reports of new casualties.
Three Kiwis reported missing after tsunami
The Jakarta Globe reported that a woman had contacted the New Zealand embassy and told staff that her son and two of his friends had not been in touch since the October 25 disaster.
Robber held dying Diana
A man who held the hand of the Princess of Wales as she lay dying in a Paris car crash has been jailed after months on the run for robbing ATMs and handling stolen paintings.
Abdelatif Redjil, 54, opened the door of Diana's wrecked Mercedes, held her hand and tried to comfort her, he testified in 2007 at London's High Court during an inquiry into Diana's death.
Action man Putin
Vladimir Putin has posed for new photographs that portray him as a modern-day Marlboro man.
The photographs show the Russian PM riding a horse across a rugged landscape while shouldering a rifle and donning dark sunglasses.
Suspicious package sent to German leader
Tokyo recalls Moscow ambassador over Russia island row
TOKYO: Japan said Tuesday it will recall its ambassador to Moscow, heightening a long-standing row with Russia over four remote Pacific islands following a visit there by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Thirty killed in car bombings in Shiite districts in Baghdad
BAGHDAD: Thirty people were killed and 75 wounded in 11 coordinated car bombings in different Shiite districts of Baghdad on Tuesday, an interior ministry official said.
Thirty killed in car bombings in Shiite districts in Baghdad
BAGHDAD: Thirty people were killed and 75 wounded in 11 coordinated car bombings in different Shiite districts of Baghdad on Tuesday, an interior ministry official said.
China launches sixth satellite orbiter
BEIJING: China on Monday successfully launched its sixth orbiter which will form part of its indigenous satellite navigation and positioning network.
A Long March-3C carrier rocket carrying the "Beidou," or Compass navigation satellite took off at 0:26 am today from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
A Long March-3C carrier rocket carrying the "Beidou," or Compass navigation satellite took off at 0:26 am today from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
4 small mail bombs explode in Athens
ATHENS: Small mail bombs exploded outside the Russian and Swiss embassies in Athens on Tuesday and police destroyed at least three other packages as they tried to halt a wave of attacks blamed on far-left domestic extremists.
Thatcher is world's most influential woman
Cracks surface as Nepal PM poll fails 15th time
KATHMANDU: Running into its fifth month on Monday, Nepal's bizarre prime ministerial election failed once more with the 15th round of vote unable to choose a new premier and an unprecedented 16th round being scheduled for Thursday.
Mumbai flyover collapses, one hurt
"A small portion of the under-construction Lalbaug flyover opposite Bharat Mata cinema in Parel collapsed at 6.30 pm," they said.
Prakash Podar (31), who was on a bike, injured his right leg. "Prakash got a minor injury on his right leg and has been admitted to KEM hospital," the officials said.
Better to be fond of beautiful girls than to be gay: Berlusconi
MILAN: Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Tuesday dismissed the latest sex scandal facing him and defended his fondness for "beautiful girls".
"When I'm in the presence of a beautiful girl, I look at her. It is better to have a passion for beautiful girls than to be gay," Berlusconi said.
"When I'm in the presence of a beautiful girl, I look at her. It is better to have a passion for beautiful girls than to be gay," Berlusconi said.
Polls open in US, Democrats fear defeat
WASHINGTON: US President and his Democratic party feared a rout in the House of Representatives, as Americans, frustrated with continued job loss and economic woes, came out to vote in the mid-term polls, seen as a referendum on the policies of Barack Obama.
Small Business Owners See Recovery In 2011
Small business owners' expectations of an economic rebound have been pushed out until the second half of 2011, even with improving indicators within their own businesses, according to a new survey by Aministaff.
Only 21% expect a rebound before mid-2011, while 47% expect a
Only 21% expect a rebound before mid-2011, while 47% expect a
Palestinian PM stakes claim to east Jerusalem
By MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH, Associated Press Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press – 1 hr 2 mins ago
DAHIAT AL-BARID, West Bank – Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad on Tuesday staked a claim to Israeli-controlled east Jerusalem, announcing that his government quietly helped fund the ..
Cuba to send 3 more prisoners to exile in Spain
By PAUL HAVEN, Associated Press Paul Haven, Associated Press – Mon Nov 1, 2:35 pm ET
HAVANA – Roman Catholic officials on Monday announced the names of three more Cuban prisoners who have accepted exile in Spain in return for freedom.
Argentina's president addresses nation in tears
By DEBORA REY, Associated Press Debora Rey, Associated Press – Mon Nov 1, 10:22 pm ET
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina's president emerged from mourning Monday vowing to honor the memory of her husband and predecessor, Nestor Kirchner, as she leads the country.
Cristina Fernandez spoke to the nation for the first time since Wednesday's heart attack death of Kirchner, a popular former president who was her closest ally and confidant in what many people viewed as a virtual joint presidency.
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