Nov 3, 2010
The Peoples Voice News, Nov 03, 2010
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.
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- 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
Greek police destroyed at least three more suspected bombs in Athens.
No group claimed responsibility for
Tokyo recalls Moscow ambassador over Russia island row
Thirty killed in car bombings in Shiite districts in Baghdad
Thirty killed in car bombings in Shiite districts in Baghdad
China launches sixth satellite orbiter
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
Thatcher is world's most influential woman
Cracks surface as Nepal PM poll fails 15th time
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
"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
Small Business Owners See Recovery In 2011
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.
Costa Rica denounces alleged Nicaraguan incursion
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Costa Rica on Monday asked the Organization of American States to call an urgent meeting to address an alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops onto Costa Rican soil.
Security Minister Jose Tijerino said more police had been sent to the northeastern border with Nicaragua after authorities detected Nicaraguan troops on Calero, an island in the San Juan River claimed by Costa Rica.
Mexico: 4 US citizens killed in separate attacks
By OLIVIA TORRES, Associated Press Olivia Torres, Associated Press – Tue Nov 2, 12:58 am ET
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – Four U.S. citizens were shot to death in separate attacks in the border city of Ciudad
Obama expected to lose steam after polls
Obama to address students at St. Xavier's College in Mumbai Deccan Herald
US goes to polls, Democrats on backfoot Deccan Herald
PM invites Shabana-Javed to dine with Obamas Deccan Herald
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Olympic qualification on men’s hockey team’s mind: Harendra Zeenews
Sonepat cremation ground throws up wrestling champions The Times of India
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I have been overlooked for the Asian Games: Humpy Zeenews.
Nov 1, 2010
Theodore Sorensen obituary
Theodore Sorensen, universally known as Ted, was one of those men whose brilliant career and great talents were partially clouded by anonymity. Even before his boss, John Fitzg
Actor playing gunman shot dead in Philippines
Burmese people's dream of accountable government remains distant
In under a week, national elections will be held in Burma for the first time in 20 years. After so many years of military rule this should have been a huge event. But instead Sunday's poll will represent another missed opportunity as Burma's rulers again
Desert discs: how mobile phones are at the root of Saharan music
However eclectic your music collection, it would still need to go some way to match the sheer range of tracks shared by villagers swapping songs via Bluetooth and Sim card in the Sahara. Bollywood classics, Algerian Rai, Kuduro, French ballads – this is just a sample grab of the
China unveils ambitious plan to protect wildlife at UN talks
China has unveiled its most ambitious conservation plan in a generation, ahead of the opening today of a crucial UN biodiversity conference.
Retrial of Nancy Kissel in 'milkshake murder' case to begin in Hong Kong
The retrial of Nancy Kissel, the Amercian woman whose conviction for murdering her banker husband by spiking his milkshake and clubbing him to death was quashed earlier this year, begins in Hong Kong tomorrow.
Tibetan student protests spread to Beijing
Protests by Tibetan students in western China over plans to restrict the use of their language have spread, according to state media and a campaign group.
China census could be first to record true population
In Denmark or Jordan, it would be the population covered by the national census. In China, six million is the number of people needed just to carry it out.
Terror bombs were primed to down cargo planes in mid-air
Sophisticated bombs contained in packages sent from Yemen were designed to explode in the air and bring down the cargo planes carrying them, the government confirmed.
Booby-trap bomb sent to Nicolas Sarkozy
Greek police intercepted a booby-trapped parcel addressed to French president Nicolas Sarkozy today, after another package exploded at a courier company in Athens.
Vladimir Putin goes hunting for 'action man' image
Woman stabbed Labour MP over his Iraq war vote, court hears
A former Labour minister was stabbed twice in his stomach by a woman who wanted to kill him as "revenge" for his voting for the Iraq war, a court today heard.
Barack Obama's final midterm rally highlights declining popularity
Barack Obama sought to rekindle the spirit of the 2008 election today at the final campaign rally of the midterm elections but thousands of empty seats testified that the love affair with the electorate is long over.
Cargo plane bomb plot: Cobra to discuss response
The government's Cobra emergency committee is meeting today to discuss a response to the Yemen-based plot to send bombs on US cargo planes, as Yemeni authorities promise to increase airport security.
Baby dies after being snatched by monkey
A newborn baby has died in Malaysia after being snatched, badly bitten and then dropped by a wild monkey.
Adam Lambert to tone down act for Malaysia concert
American Idol star Adam Lambert has agreed to tone down his act for a Kualar Lumpur concert at the request of Malaysian authorities.
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