Death toll in Mexico's landslide rises to 16

An aerial view of the site of the landslide in Amatan town, Chiapas state, Mexico, September 29, 2010. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- At least 16 people died and 13 more were injured in a landslide in Amatan town of southern Chiapas state, authorities said Wednesday.

Tens of thousands protest in Brussels over austerity measures

European workers and representatives take part in a "No to austerity! Priority for jobs and growth!" protest in Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 29, 2010. The demonstration was organised by the 27 trade unions of the EU countries. (Xinhua/Zhang Wei)

British shadow FM stands down after defeat for Labor leadership

David Miliband, the then British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, receives interview from Xinhua News Agency during the ongoing Nuclear Security Summit in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, April 12, 2010. (Xinhua File Photo)

Annual general debate at UN ends with oft-heard topics popular

Delegates attend the general debate of the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 29, 2010. The general debate of the General Assembly closed here on

Venezuela holds parliamentary election

U.S. imposes sanctions on 8 Iranian officials for human rights abuses

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on eight Iranian government officials for " serious human rights abuses against the people of Iran."

The White House charged that these senior Iranian officials, based on credible evidence, "were involved in the commission of serious human rights abuses during or after Iran's 2009 presidential election."

S Korea, DPRK hold rare military talks

South Korean colonel Moon Sang-kyun (L) and his DPRK counterpart colonel Ri Shin-kwon pose before their talks at the Peace House on southern part of the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Paju, north of Seoul September 30, 2010. The DPRK and South Korea on Thursday held a working-level military talks in almost two years.

Palin obtains order against accused stalker

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has obtained a protective court order against a teenager accused of stalking the conservative firebrand and former U.S. vice presidential nominee.

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Michael Caine says might retire at 80 | Reuters

Actor Michael Caine arrives for the world premiere of the film ''Inception'' at the Odeon in London July 8, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Stefan Wermuth
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 4:23pm EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - British actor Michael Caine said on Wednesday he was booked solid with work for the next three years, but after that he may consider calling it quits.

America fed up with Europe?

Recently, the American publication The National Interest published an article entitled Departing Europe written by Assistant to President Ronald Reagan Doug Bandow. Strangely enough, the material with such a headline written by an influential and respected man in the U.S., went virtually unnoticed. And not without a reason.
The National Interest is no ordinary publication. Its honorary chairman is former Secretary of State Henry ...

Terrorist threat for Commonwealth Games?

According to Pakalertpress.com, three top-secret documents leaked to PKKH from the Special Crime Unit of the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi identify two militant groups which aim to carry out terrorist attacks against the athletes.

Osama bin Laden to be replaced with US-born Yemeni

The world may have established another "terrorist number one." Saudi Osama bin Laden was replaced (or is about to be replaced) by U.S.-born native of Yemen Anwar al-Awlaki.
Some European sources reported that the CIA compiled a new list of persons subject to immediate elimination because of emanating threats. Such a document surfaced before. Osama bin Laden was always at the top of the list. But now "terrorist number one" is 39-year-old Anwar al-Awlaki.

Short-sighted American humanism absolutely unwanted in Afghanistan

Our Doc and I ran up to the wounded pregnant woman who was lying on the ground bleeding. As soon as we approached her and tried to provide medical help, her husband came up to us - he had blood coming out of his ears. The man started saying something. Our interpreter said that the Afghan man did not want other men to take care of his wife. He asked us to help his son, who was sitting in a truck with a lacerated wound on his leg. Our Doc asked the interpreter to tell the Afghan man that if he does not let us help ...

Think Islamic problems caused by a small minority of Muslims?

As sure as I know that there will be another terrorist attack on the United States I know the day is coming when Muslims, or for that matter Arabs in general, are going to be hated on sight. I remember after 9/11 some nutcase in California killed a turban-wearing Sikh from India, because he thought he was an Arab. There was an incident in Dallas immediately after Nine-Eleven. Another nutcase armed himself and drove around in his pickup on a killing spree. One victim was an Indian mini-grocer who'd lived there, legally and peacefully, for about 30 years. As .....

Preparation for executions ends in the U.S. - English pravda.ru

Several of the 35 states that rely on lethal injection are either scrambling to find sodium thiopental - an anaesthetic that renders the condemned inmate unconscious - or considering using another drug.

The shortage has already delayed an Oklahoma execution last month and led Kentucky's governor to postpone the signing of death warrants for two inmates, Daily Mail reports.

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Pakistan army dismisses reports of Europe plots | Reuters

By Zeeshan Haider
ISLAMABAD | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:11pm BST
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -- Pakistan's army on Wednesday dismissed as "very speculative" media reports that this month's upsurge in U.S. drone strikes on Islamist militants in the country's northwest sought to disrupt attacks on European cities.

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Mortgage approvals dip as consumer lending falls | Reuters

By David Milliken and Matt Falloon
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:42pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Further weakness in house prices and the broader economy looks more likely after data on Wednesday showed the fewest mortgage approvals since February and a second straight monthly drop in services output.

Tens of thousands march in Brussels over austerity | Reuters

European workers and trade union representatives take part in the ''No to austerity'' protest to demand better job protection in Brussels September 29, 2010.

Credit: Reuters/Yves Herman

By David Brunnstrom

BRUSSELS | Wed Sep 29, 2010 2:53pm BST

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Wednesday on a day of protests across Europe against government austerity measures, which unions say will slow economic recovery and punish the poor.

Defence Secretary Fox warns against deep cuts | Reuters

A handout photograph from the Royal marines shows members of 42 Commando during Operation Aabi Toorah (Blue Sword) in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan in an image released March 19, 2009.
Credit: Reuters/MOD/Crown Copyright/Handout
By Peter Griffiths
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:38pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Defence Secretary ...

North Korea's first family readies for succession | Reuters

By Jack Kim and Jeremy Laurence

SEOUL | Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:25pm BST

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's iron ruler Kim Jong-il has anointed his youngest son as successor to lead the isolated state, whose collapsing economy and bid to become a nuclear weapons power pose major threats to the region.

Danny Boyle to receive British film honour | Reuters

Danny Boyle arrives at the 62nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles January 30, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Danny Moloshok
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:07am BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Oscar-winning "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle will receive a fellowship from the British Film Institute, its highest honour, the organisation said on Wednesday.

Salman Butt appeals suspension from playing | Reuters

Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt (C) arrives at the Pakistan High Commission in London in this September 2, 2010 file photo. REUTERS/Paul Hackett/Files
Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt (C) arrives at the Pakistan High Commission in London in this September 2, 2010 file photo.
Credit: Reuters/Paul Hackett/Files
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:50pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Pakistan cricket ..

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Lindsay Lohan reported back in rehab | Reuters

LOS ANGELES | Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:53pm BST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lindsay Lohan voluntarily checked herself into rehab on Tuesday for the fifth time in three years, celebrity news websites reported.

North Korea leader's son seen set for succession | Reuters

By Jack Kim
SEOUL | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:52am BST
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's son, Jong-un, became his second in command at the ruling Workers' Party's powerful Central Military Commission on Wednesday, teeing...

Chelsea expose gulf in class with Marseille | Reuters

By Mike Collett
LONDON | Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:19pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League Chelsea exposed a gulf in class when they defeated French champions Olympique Marseille 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday.

Bullish Monty takes early honours in Ryder Cup buildup | Reuters

By Mark Lamport-Stokes
NEWPORT, Wales | Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:38pm BST
NEWPORT, Wales (Reuters) - If early points were being handed out to the respective captains at this week's Ryder Cup, Europe's Colin Montgomerie would have established a clear advantage over his American counterpart Corey Pavin.

Bon Jovi and Beastie Boys make list for rock Hall of Fame | Reuters

Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora (L) perform during the ''Rock in Rio'' music festival in Arganda del Rey near Madrid June 4, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Andrea Comas
NEW YORK | Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:38pm BST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alice Cooper, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi and Neil Diamond were among the 15 acts nominated on Tuesday for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.

LENNONYC film traces ex-Beatle's New York years | Reuters

Yoko Ono gestures as she unveils the ''John Lennon: The New York City Years'' exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex in New York May 11, 2009.
Credit: Reuters/Lucas Jackson
By Ellen Wulfhorst
NEW YORK | Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:49pm BST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - So much has been told about the Beatles that director Michael Epstein knew he needed to say ...

Iran stoning case woman to be hanged for murder | Herald Sun

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani will be hanged instead of facing death by stoning / AP Source: AP

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New Labour leader Miliband says growth focus is key | Reuters

Ed Miliband waves after making his first speech as Labour Party leader at the party's annual conference in Manchester, September 28, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Darren Staples
By Adrian Croft
MANCHESTER, England | Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:48pm BST
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - New Labour leader Ed Miliband said on Tuesday economic policy should focus on growth, not just cutting the deficit, and he would not support "irresponsible strikes"...

Wise-cracking Monty brims with confidence over his team | Reuters

By Tony Jimenez
NEWPORT, Wales | Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:43pm BST
NEWPORT, Wales (Reuters) - European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie was grinning like a child with a new toy as he extolled the virtues of his entire 12-man team after watching them in action together for the first time on Tuesday.

Pete Doherty charged with possessing cocaine | Reuters

Musician Pete Doherty performs during the Positivus music festival in Salacgriva, about 100 km (62 miles) from Riga July 17, 2009.

Credit: Reuters/Ints Kalnins

LONDON | Tue Sep 28, 2010 4:14pm BST

LONDON (Reuters) - Singer Pete Doherty was charged on Tuesday with possessing cocaine in connection with an inquiry into the suspected overdose death of heiress Robyn Whitehead.

Bank's Posen breaks ranks to demand more policy easing | Reuters

A man speaks on a mobile phone next to columns outside the Bank of England, in the City of London, August 17, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Andrew Winning
By Sumeet Desai
LONDON | Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:46pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England should start pumping more money into the economy to prevent Britain falling into the same kind of slump that Japan did in the 1990s, Monetary Policy

Gwyneth Paltrow to play teacher on Glee | Reuters

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow arrives to attend the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) fashion awards in New York June 7, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Lucas Jackson
By Philiana Ng
Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:53pm BST
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - After days of speculation on the Internet, Gwyneth Paltrow will be setting foot on "Glee" this season, the show's creator said.

'Titanic' Actress Gloria Stuart Dies At 100

Gloria Stuart - the longtime Hollywood veteran popularly recognized for her role as the elder Rose in James Cameron's "Titanic" - has died, Access Hollywood has confirmed.
Stuart was 100.

Actress Gloria Stuart died Sunday at her home in Los Angeles.

Hollywood loses a legend.
Actress Gloria Stuart died Sunday at her home in Los Angeles.
She was 100 years old.
Stuart was a glamorous star on the silver screen during the 1930s and revived her career more than a decade ago in the box-office hit "Titanic."
She played a Titanic survivor and narrated the film - a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination.
Stuart's daughter says......

French press review, 28 September 2010

By Michael Fitzpatrick
Mahmoud Abbas in Paris, belt-tightening at the European Central Bank and France's attitude to immigrants are some of the stories making headlines in Tuesday's French press.

Lindsay Lohan due to check back into rehab

Lindsay Lohan at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. - Russ Einhorn / Splash News
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Kremlin Fires Iconic Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov after 18 Years - TIME

Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, left, listens to Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov during their meeting in Moscow, Aug. 10, 2010
Ria Novosti / Pool / Alexei Druzhinin / Reuters
(MOSCOW) — Russia's president on Tuesday fired Yury Luzhkov, ending the 18-year rule of the Moscow mayor who gave the crumbling capital a glamorous facelift but was maligned for outdated ...

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Games athletes eye medals as clean-up race nears end | Reuters

By Sudipto Ganguly and Paul de Bendern
NEW DELHI | Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:41am BST
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Hundreds of athletes arrived in New Delhi for the scandal-hit Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, setting their sights on winning medals rather than concerns over filthy accommodation, a dengue fever epidemic and security.

North Korean leader's son unveiled, seen as successor | Reuters

(Reuters) - North Korea's ailing leader Kim Jong-il gave his youngest son his first public title on Tuesday, naming him a general in a move analysts said marked the first stage of dynastic succession in the secretive state.

Lovibond joins Jim Carrey penguin film | Reuters

By Borys Kit
Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:01am BST
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Rising actress Ophelia Lovibond has joined the cast of "Mr. Popper's Penguins," a family comedy starring Jim Carrey.

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Growth unrevised at 9-year high in second quarter | Reuters

A worker takes down scaffolding on a construction site in London August 27, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Luke MacGregor
By Matt Falloon and David Milliken
LONDON | Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:14pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's economy expanded at its fastest pace in nine years in the second quarter of 2010 and growth at the start of the year was slightly stronger than previously thought, but analysts ...

FT.com / Europe - Medvedev sacks Moscow mayor

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sacked Yuri Luzhkov, the mayor of Moscow, on Tuesday after weeks of putting pressure on him to step down voluntarily.

Mr Luzhkov had been mayor of the city since 1992 and was one of the most powerful independent figures remaining in Russian politics. The move took Kremlin watchers by surprise, as most assumed the Kremlin would negotiate Mr Luzhkov’s resignation. The mayor had been the target of attacks in the state-controlled media since coming into conflict with Mr Medvedev earlier this month

India: On the Path to Double-Digit Growth?

If it's able to control inflation and cut its debt, India could well become the world's most appealing investment opportunity.

Europe is choking on debt and scrambling to salvage its beleaguered currency. The United States is saddled by high unemployment and struggling to preserve its wobbly recovery. Even China - which has had to reign in its stimulus to cool its red-hot property market and curb inflation - may have peaked.

Gold and bonds soar on debt woes, Fed speculation | Reuters

Reuters) - Gold hit a record high of $1,300 per ounce and U.S. Treasury prices surged on Monday on renewed worries about euro-zone debt and expectations the Federal Reserve will further ease monetary policy.

Sober and single, Stones rocker Ron Wood goes solo | Reuters

By Dean Goodman
LOS ANGELES | Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:23pm BST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones never have to worry about fading away as long as Ron Wood is around to keep them in the tabloids.

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FTSE weaker; Smiths Group falls; Unilever gains | Reuters

The London Stock Exchange building is seen in central London September 24, 2009.
Credit: Reuters/Stephen Hird
By Tricia Wright
LONDON | Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:14pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - The top share index closed lower in directionless trade Monday, with Smiths Group out of favour, hurt by a downgrade from BofA Merrill ...

JK Rowling talks to Oprah on Harry Potter's future | Reuters

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling reads at the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington April 5, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Larry Downing
NEW YORK | Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:31pm BST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best-selling author J.K. Rowling will appear in a rare interview on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to talk about her life and career and the possibility of another Harry Potter book.

Israeli settlement freeze ends, peace talks in doubt | Reuters

By Jeffrey Heller and John Irish
JERUSALEM/PARIS | Mon Sep 27, 2010 4:24pm BST
JERUSALEM/PARIS (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held back on Monday from acting on a threat to quit peace negotiations, leaving more time for diplomacy to save talks after Israel's freeze on new settlement building expired.

North Korea's political elite meet over succession | Reuters

By Jeremy Laurence and Brett Cole
SEOUL | Mon Sep 27, 2010 4:03pm BST
SEOUL (Reuters) - Isolated North Korea has summoned its political elite to a rare ruling party meeting on Tuesday in a move analysts expect will herald the start of the succession process of ailing leader Kim Jong-il's youngest son.

All eyes on Woods as U.S. arrive for Ryder Cup | Reuters

By Mitch Phillips
NEWPORT | Mon Sep 27, 2010 1:30pm BST
NEWPORT (Reuters) - The United States Ryder Cup team arrived at Cardiff airport on Monday and even before being reunited with their baggage captain Corey Pavin was fielding his first questions about Tiger Woods.

Unilever aims for big hair day with Alberto buy | Reuters

By David Jones
LONDON | Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:41pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Consumer goods group Unilever Plc/NV will buy U.S. hair and skin care company Alberto Culver for $3.7 billion (2.3 billion pounds) in the latest move to rebalance its portfolio towards higher growth lines.

Setback for Chavez in Venezuela vote | Reuters

Members of MUD (United Movement for Democracy) Ismael Garcia (L) and Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma (R) celebrate after listening to electoral results in Caracas September 27, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Gil Montano
By Frank Jack Daniel and Patricia Rondon
CARACAS | Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:02pm BST
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's opposition won a third of the seats in  ...