Oct 24, 2010
Wikileaks Iraq War Diaries
At 5pm EST Friday 22nd October 2010 WikiLeaks released the largest classified military leak in history. The 391,832 reports ('The Iraq War Logs'), document the war and occupation in Iraq, from 1st January 2004 to 31st December 2009 (except for the months of May 2004 and March 2009) as told by soldiers in the United States Army. Each is a 'SIGACT' or Significant Action in the war. They detail events as seen and heard by the US military troops on the ground in Iraq and are the first real glimpse into the secret history of the war that the United States government has been privy to throughout.
Bombers hit UN base in Afghanistan, no casualties
4 Taliban suicide bombers attacked the UN compound in western Afghanistan on Saturday but there were no casualties among the staff.
BBC News - Kenya football stampede kills seven
Wikileaks: how Iran devised new suicide vest for al-Qaeda to use in Iraq
Seven people have been killed in a stampede at a football stadium in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, officials say.
BBC News - Haiti cholera cases 'detected in Port-au-Prince'
Oct 23, 2010
Nicki Minaj's Powerhouse Philadelphia Performance
The 25-year-old joined a star-studded lineup including Drake, Ne-Yo and Rick Ross at the Wells Fargo Center while partaking in the annual Power 99 FM "Powerhouse 2010" concert.
Audrina Patridge: Having "So Much Fun" on DWTS
The former "Hills" hottie packed in a workout to go with her now-regular stop at the studio to practice her steps with "Dancing with the Stars" partner Tony Dovolani.
Lindsay Lohan: Betty Ford Center is Too Expensive
With Judge Elden Fox requiring the "Mean Girls" star to continue inpatient treatment until January 3, Lohan is said to be in a pinch when it comes to funding the expected $53,000 pricetag.
Ashley Tisdale: Toluca Lake Coffee Kickstart
Dressed casually in a yellow hoodie with blue sweats, the former "High School Musical" actress popped into the local Starbucks for a java boost as she readied for a long day ahead.
Amanda Seyfried: Pumpkin Picking Princess
Making the stop after an hour long session at celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak's place, the "Dear John" actress then drove to the popular flower vendor for her Halloween-time decoration needs.
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian: SoHo Sisters
The E! reality sisters were both bundled up for the chilly weather as they headed off to tend to the day's errands ahead of Kim's official birthday bash being held later tonight.
Prince William and Kate Middleton Hit Harry Meade's Wedding
The lovely couple walked along side-by-side as they readied to watch on while William's longtime friend Harry Meade exchanged vows with his lovely bride, Rosie Bradford.
How Smoking Affects the Teeth, Face, Lips, Skin & Breasts, Oct 23, 2010
Maybe there is no fountain of youth, but there is a surefire way to make yourself look older. Smoking changes the skin, teeth, and hair in ways that can add years to your looks. It also affects everything from your fertility to the strength of your heart, lungs, and bones. Take a look at these side-by-side photos. Can you pick out the smoker? Check your pick and get a closer look on the next
Despite Record Gold Prices, Your Holdings May be Worth Less Than You Think
By Keith Fitz-Gerald, Chief Investment Strategist, Money Morning
Oct 22, 2010
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- Health insurers help GOP after dalliance with Dems (AP)
- WikiLeaks near release of secret US war documents (AP)
- Williams: NPR was looking for reason to fire him (AP)
- Number of diabetic Americans could triple by 2050 (AP)
- US ups Pakistani military aid by $2 billion (AP)
- Cholera outbreak hits rural Haiti - 142 dead (AP)
Marathon celebrates 2,500th anniversary
By DEREK GATOPOULOS
Associated Press Writer
AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris
Summer Olympics marathon commemorates the path of the warrior Phidippides, who is said to have run from the battlefield in Marathon to Athens in 490 B.C. with word that the Greeks had defeated the Persian Army.
ATHENS, Greece — A record 12,500 runners are set to take part in the Athens Classic Marathon on Oct. 31, which will mark 2,500 years since the Battle of Marathon.
2010 Athens Classic Marathon 2500th anniversary Phiedippides run
Anniversary Event for the Battle of Marathon at the Capitol
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CERN scientists eye parallel universe breakthrough
GENEVA, Switzerland - Physicists probing the origins of the cosmos hope that next year they will turn up the first proofs of the existence of concepts long dear to science-fiction writers such as hidden worlds and extra dimensions.
Tokyo says Japan and China should avoid tit-for-tat
Bombs against soldiers, mosque kill 9 in Pakistan
By RIAZ KHAN and MUNIR AHMED, Associated Press Writers Riaz Khan And Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Writers – 28 mins ago
PESHAWAR, Pakistan – Bomb attacks in northwestern Pakistan killed nine people Friday, including three worshippers at a mosque and a group of soldiers traveling through an area the military had pounded in ..
BBC News - French police break key strike blockade near Paris
Death toll from Vietnam floods hits 75
The death toll from severe flooding in central Vietnam has climbed to 75, including 14 victims from a bus swept off the road by strong currents with six passengers still missing, disaster officials said Friday.
Sixteen more bodies have been pulled from flooded areas across four provinces since Thursday, officials said. Rescuers also pulled
Video: French strikes and protests: Police smash fuel depot blockade
US 'to cut aid to Pakistan army units over abuse'
The aid cuts are the latest in a series of developments highlighting the uneasy relationship between Washington and its vital ally, sometimes seen as hindering the fight against al-Qaeda.
Egypt's Mubarak to seek sixth term: party official
135 dead, 1,500 sick from cholera in Haiti: Official
"According to the results of the analysis carried out in the laboratory it is cholera," Surena told AFP, adding that a government statement on the health crisis was imminent.
Yahoo News, Oct 22, 2010
- AP-GfK Poll: Americans split on health care repeal (AP)
- AP sources: US to up Pakistani military aid by $2B (AP)
- French police force open key fuel depot (AP)
- Bill Clinton races to help Democratic candidates (AP)
- Calif. man home after release from Iranian prison (AP)
- Campaign rhetoric muddies Social Security reform (AP)
Oct 21, 2010
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Diarrhea outbreak kills nearly 50 in central Haiti
Spanish smoking ban goes into effect
MADRID, Spain — Spanish smokers faced a wrenching change New Year’s Day as a nationwide ban on tobacco in the workplace came into force in a country known for its smoky bars.
It became illegal to smoke in office buildings, shopping malls, cultural centers and public transportation, among other indoor spaces. Bars and restaurants with more than 1,100 square feet of floor space now must have nonsmoking areas, the first step in a process that will eventually require the areas to be physically sealed off from the rest of the establishment.
Appeals court stays ruling on gays in military
SAN FRANCISCO | Thu Oct 21, 2010 3:49am EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday that the Pentagon may temporarily reinstate a ban on openly gay men and women in uniform while a lengthier stay in favor of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy is considered.
Afghan peace council to offer concessions to Taliban
KABUL | Thu Oct 21, 2010 1:19pm EDT
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's new peace council said on Thursday it would be willing to make concessions to bring insurgents to the negotiating table, and called for Saudi Arabia's help in mediating peace talks.
French unions call two more days of protests
France inflamed but Sarkozy firm (02:05) Report
Protests would take place on October 28 and November 6, they said.
(Reporting by Jean Baptiste Vey; Editing by Peter Graff)
Money Morning Mailbag: When Investing in Precious Metals, 'Physical Metal' Isn't Always Better
By Jack Barnes, Contributing Editor, Money Morning