US Existing Home Sales Rise 10%, More Than Forecast - Bloomberg
Top Stories Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:20:47 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

US Existing Home Sales Rise 10%, More Than Forecast Bloomberg Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Sales of existing US homes increased more than forecast in October to the highest level since February 2007, spurred in part by a tax credit that lured first-time buyers. Purchases rose 10.1 percent to a 6.1 ... US home sales boosted by tax creditsBBC News Existing home sales at highest level since 2007CNNMoney.com Existing-Home Sales Jump 10.1%Wall Street Journal Bizjournals.com -Forbes -Reuters all 390 news articles »

At least 30 killed in 'gruesome massacre of civilians' in the Philippines - Los Angeles Times
Top Stories Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:34 GMT+00:00

Sky News

At least 30 killed in 'gruesome massacre of civilians' in the Philippines Los Angeles Times The victims -- many of them beheaded -- include 13 women, one of whom was an official's wife carrying papers to nominate him for governor. By Al Jacinto and John M. Glionna Reporting from Seoul and Zamboanga City, Philippines -- Authorities discovered ... Philippines political violence leaves 21 deadBBC News 45 bodies of hostages killed by gunmen in S Philippines recoveredXinhua Gunmen kill 20 in Philippines pre-election violenceTimes Online The Associated Press -RIA Novosti -Inquirer.net all 652 news articles »

Lawmakers Propose 'War Surtax' to Pay for Troop Increase in Afghanistan - FOXNews
Top Stories Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:57:41 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Lawmakers Propose 'War Surtax' to Pay for Troop Increase in Afghanistan FOXNews Rep. David Obey, D-Wis., and Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., are proposing new taxes to pay for more US troops in Afghanistan. Saturday: Gen. Stanley McChrystal arrives at a ceremony in Kabul. (Reuters Photo) Two top Democrats say they want to impose a new ... Attacks in Afghanistan Kill 4 US, 3 Afghan SoldiersVoice of America Obama Adds Afghanistan Meeting to Monday ScheduleNew York Times Obama calls security meeting on AfghanistanUSA Today The Associated Press -Washington Post -Los Angeles Times all 890 news articles »

Congressman No Moore - Kansas City Star
Top Stories Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:23:54 GMT+00:00

TPMDC (blog)

Congressman No Moore Kansas City Star US Rep. Dennis Moore, a Democrat who confounded the GOP by winning six consecutive elections in a heavily Republican district, will not seek re-election next year, key Democrats said Sunday. Moore, who represented Johnson, Wyandotte and ... Kansas Rep. Moore out for 2010USA Today Dennis Moore retiresWashington Post Kan. Congressman Dennis Moore won't seek re-election next year, expected to ...Los Angeles Times Atlantic Online (blog) -Politico -Shawnee Dispatch all 181 news articles »

Reuel Marc Gerecht: Major Hasan and Holy War - Wall Street Journal
Top Stories Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:10:07 GMT+00:00

guardian.co.uk

Reuel Marc Gerecht: Major Hasan and Holy War Wall Street Journal For those of us who have tracked Islamic militancy in Europe, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's actions are not extraordinary. Since Muslim militants first tried to blow a French high-speed train off its rails in 1995, ... Ind. soldier recovering after Fort Hood shootingsChicago Tribune NewsNationalFort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan permanently ...New York Daily News Lawyer: Hasan 'has no sensation' below chestmsnbc.com Dallas Morning News -WSFA -Daily Aztec all 160 news articles »

Political minefield awaits health bill - MiamiHerald.com
Top Stories Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:53:50 GMT+00:00

ABC News

Political minefield awaits health bill MiamiHerald.com Following the Thanksgiving recess, the US Senate is braced for a difficult debate on the $848 billion healthcare reform bill. BY DAVID LIGHTMAN WASHINGTON -- The Senate is ready to begin a volatile, high-stakes healthcare debate that's sure to be ... Schumer and Hutchison argue over health care billThe Associated Press For a healthcare holdout, it's lonely in the middleLos Angeles Times Senate to begin health care debatePetoskey News-Review Buffalo News -NewsHour -Post-Bulletin all 9,379 news articles »

UN climate chief expects 'specific' deal - AFP
Top Stories Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:04:58 GMT+00:00

Sydney Morning Herald

UN climate chief expects 'specific' deal AFP BRUSSELS — The UN's top climate negotiator voiced optimism Monday that a deal can be salvaged next month at world talks on global warming, but said US President Barack Obama must first get on board. "I think we will have a very specific agreement," UN ... Rudd's final appeal for emissions voteABC Online Climate Aid for Poor World Comes to Focus as EU Ministers MeetBloomberg Climate change: Group protests permit decisionDaily Nation BBC News -BusinessWeek -Reuters all 469 news articles »

Brazil's President Defends Visit of Iranian Leader - New York Times
Top Stories Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:20:20 GMT+00:00

BBC News

Brazil's President Defends Visit of Iranian Leader New York Times BRASÍLIA — As leaders from Brazil and Iran prepared to meet here on Monday, the Brazilian president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, defended his decision to play host to the Iranian president at a moment of rising tension over Iran's ... Iran questions Russian credibility over Bushehr plantPRESS TV Iran prez seeks new legitimacy in visit to BrazilThe Associated Press Brazil president Lula's biopic in election date clashBBC News Bloomberg -Los Angeles Times -NPR all 1,362 news articles »

Israel, Hamas close to prisoner swap deal - The Associated Press
Top Stories Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT+00:00

Khaleej Times

Israel, Hamas close to prisoner swap deal The Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel and Hamas are close to a deal to swap 1000 Palestinian prisoners for an Israeli soldier held for more than three years by the Islamic militant group, a Palestinian familiar with the talks said Monday. ... Hopes Grow as Israel and Hamas Discuss Prisoner SwapNew York Times Hamas 'debating Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal'BBC News Prisoner exchange could see Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit released this weekTimes Online Bloomberg -Ha'aretz -AFP all 1,668 news articles »

News Corp. vs. Google - ABC News
Top Stories Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:17:38 GMT+00:00

guardian.co.uk

News Corp. vs. Google ABC News News Corp. and Microsoft might team up to take on Google. The publisher of the Wall Street Journal and other newspapers is reportedly considering removing links to its papers from Google's search engine. ... "Microsoft To Pay Content Providers to 'De-index' from Google"OS News Dear Rupert: You Don't Succeed By Making Life More Difficult For UsersTechdirt Microsoft, News Corp. Discuss Locking Out GoogleWindows IT Pro BloggingStocks (blog) -BNET -Tom's Hardware Guide all 303 news articles »

Party leaders detail growth plans
Political party leaders have been telling business leaders at the CBI conference how they will get the UK out of recession.

Residents return to flooded town
Residents and shop owners begin to return to Cockermouth, but many roads and schools remain shut in Cumbria.

Police agree Menezes compensation
The family of Jean Charles de Menezes, shot dead by firearms officers, reach a compensation deal with the Met Police.

Bin strike ends as offer accepted
An 11-week bin strike in Leeds comes to an end after council and union officials reach an agreement over pay.

Pc given life for fiancee murder
An ex-Pc is jailed for life for bludgeoning his fiancee days before their wedding then staging a crash to try to cover it up.

Four remanded over terror charges
Four men are remanded in custody accused of terror-related offences after raids in Greater Manchester.

Undercover squad foils murder bid
Undercover police foil a murder bid on a police officer in Garrison, County Fermanagh, at the weekend.

'No whitewash' from Iraq inquiry
The Iraq war inquiry will result in a "full and insightful" account of events surrounding the conflict, the probe's chairman pledges.

Mortgage rates dip to autumn low
The average interest charged on a two-year fixed-rate mortgage has fallen below 5% for the first time since June, a survey says.

Children are 'worth £5bn' to the UK economy, a report suggests
Spending by UK children has hit record levels despite a fall in parents' disposable incomes, research indicates.

Woman finds Great Escape plot plans in late father's diary
Coded plans for The Great Escape are found in the wartime diary of a World War II airman from Greater Manchester.

Defoe 'best finisher in England'
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Gibbs called up by South Africa
South Africa add batsman Herschelle Gibbs to their one-day squad as they seek to gain a foothold in the series against England.

Beckham suffers cup final agony
England star David Beckham says he is proud of LA Galaxy despite their MLS Cup final defeat by Real Salt Lake in a penalty shoot-out.

Forgotten conflict
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Lives upturned
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Nick Robinson
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Back to Winifred's
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Wild daughters
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Risky bridges
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Standards MP defends claims
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Call to jam prison mobile signals
An independent inspector calls for mobile phone signals in prisons to be jammed to help prevent crime and drug dealing by inmates.

Man held over mutilation murder
A man charged with murdering a woman found with a severed hand is remanded in custody.

Legal bid to bunker Trump plans
A legal challenge is launched by a local resident who wants to stop Donald Trump from building a golf course on her land.

UK in terror warning for Timbuktu
The UK government urges tourists not to visit Timbuktu because of the threat of terrorism.

Overland trains to accept Oyster
Commuters will be able to use pay-as-you-go Oyster cards on London's entire suburban overland rail network from January.

Discipline in schools 'improving'
The vast majority of Scottish school teachers believe their pupils are well behaved, a study suggests.

U2 to headline Glastonbury 2010
U2 are to headline next year's Glastonbury Festival, making their first appearance at the event, organisers have confirmed.

Happy hooker?
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After the hype
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Hush hush tales
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Papers focus on flood food shortages
Papers report two more are feared dead after flooding and destroyed bridges are preventing access to supplies.

Floods recovery 'to take years'
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Band held over firearm after gig
A band spend the night in a police station over a claim a firearm was seen in their vehicle following a gig in Staffordshire.

Dissident suspect is refused bail
A judge refuses a bail application by the prominent republican Colin Duffy who is charged with the Real IRA murders of two soldiers.

Facebook takes down racist page
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Hospital must 'improve urgently'
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Teenager jailed for kicking death
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River search resumes for woman
Rescue teams resume their hunt for a 21-year-old woman who fell into a river in Powys after crossing a bridge.

Heart defect killed rugby player
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