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Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 15
Redding.com - Redding CA, Aug 24, 2010 / A suicide bomber and gunmen stormed a hotel in Somalia's capital on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people including members of parliament in an attack that set off an hour-long gun battle, a military spokesman and a witness said.
Somali MPs killed in suicide bomb attack on Mogadishu hotel
- Telegraph - London - UKSuicide bomber attacks hotel in Somalia's capital; 15 killed, including members of parliament
- The San Francisco Examiner - San Francisco CAPlane crashes in Nepal; foreigners among 14 dead
NBC - KWES NewsWest 9 - Midland TX, Aug 24, 2010 / A small passenger plane heading to the Mount Everest region crashed in heavy rain Tuesday outside Nepal's capital, killing all 14 people aboard, including four Americans, a Briton and a Japanese national, officials said.
Plane crashes in Nepal; foreigners among 14 dead
- ABC - WATE 6 - Knoxville TNEverest bound aircraft crashes killing all 14 on board
- DNA (Daily News & Analysis)Cairn Energy to seek govt nod for Vedanta deal
rediff.com, Aug 24, 2010 / T he UK-based Cairn Energy on Tuesday said it will seek government's "endorsement" and necessary consent for selling its majority stake in Cairn India [ Get Quote ] to London-listed Vedanta Resources for $8.48 billion.
Cairn energy set to claim Arctic oil find - Greenpeace response
- Greenpeace UKGreenpeace warns oil rush would damage Greenland
- Ventura County Star - Camarillo CADollar slides to new 15-year low vs yen
FOX - KMSB 11 - Tucson AZ, Aug 24, 2010 / The U.S. dollar dropped to a fresh 15-year low against the yen, adding further pain to Japan's vital exporters, amid persistent concerns about the outlook for the U.S. economy.
Yen hits 15-year high versus dollar as Japan ponders move
- Wyoming Public Radio - Univ. of Wyoming - Laramie WYPhilippines defends handling of hostage crisis
The Alva Review-Courier - Alva OK, Aug 24, 2010 / Philippine authorities defended on Tuesday their handling of a bus hostage crisis in which eight Hong Kong tourists were killed, but missteps were seen as signs of deeper deficiencies in a country beset by security problems.
China wants answers after 9 killed on hijacked bus (AP)
- Leader-Observer - Queens NYChina wants answers after 9 killed on hijacked bus (AP)
- Forest Hills Times - Queens NYTiger Woods, Elin officially divorced
FOX - KTRV 2 - Nampa ID, Aug 24, 2010 / And so, after nine months of turmoil over his extramarital affairs, now begins the next chapter in the life and times of Tiger Woods.
Tiger Woods, Elin officially divorced
- NBC - WVVA-TV 6 - Bluefield WVTiger Woods, Elin officially divorced
- ABC - WVEC 13 - Norfolk VAHurricane Danielle becomes Category 2 storm
Boston.com - Boston MA, Aug 24, 2010 / Meanwhile in the Pacific, Tropical Storm Frank is moving parallel along the coast of southern Mexico.
Hurricane Danielle becomes Category 2 storm
- The Chronicle Herald2nd bore hole reaches 33 trapped in Chile mine
Ithaca Journal - Ithaca NY, Aug 24, 2010 / Raising hopes further Monday, a second bore hole punched into the chamber where the miners are entombed and a third probe was nearing the spot, Mining Minister Laurence Golborne reported.
Lifeline to trapped miners secured
- Stuff.co.nz - New Zealand2nd bore hole reaches 33 trapped in Chile mine
- The Daily News - Longview WAOil falls to near $72 in Asia on economic...
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati OH, Aug 24, 2010 / Oil prices sank to near $72 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as regional markets fell amid fresh concerns about the pace of the global economic recovery.
Oil falls below $73 in Asia on economic fears
- The Kansas City Star - Kansas City MODemand Fears Weigh on Crude
- The Wall Street JournalAd market bouncing back, says WPP's Sorrell
Management Today, Aug 24, 2010 / Expect Mad Men-esque scenes of celebration at the normally discreet Mayfair head office of ad giant WPP today, after it revealed that profits have risen by more than a third over the first six months of the year.
WPP Raises Outlook As US Leads Advertising Recovery
- FOXBusiness.comWPP returns to growth with 36% profits lift
- Campaign - London - UKBusinesses Buy iPads: The Age Of The Mini-PC May End
24/7 Wall Street, Aug 24, 2010 / The mini-PC helped pull the industry though the global recession.
The iPad... have I missed the point?
- Belfast Telegraph - Belfast - County Antrim - UKE-reading: An A or F? Is growing use of E-readers kindling a revolution or a fading fad?
- Observer-Reporter - Washington PAHodgson: Barca must up Masch bid
New Ross Standard, Aug 24, 2010 / Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has told Barcelona to either make a proper bid for midfielder Javier Mascherano or forget about signing him altogether.
Manchester City Pump Liverpool 3 Nil
- djmickMascherano bid too low
- Cyprus WeeklySalmonella outbreak has inspectors on alert in Md.
WTOP Radio - Washington DC, Aug 24, 2010 / In light of the recent salmonella outbreak, you want to make sure you're eating healthy eggs.
FDA says it lacks the resources to prevent outbreaks
- Boston.com - Boston MASource and cause of outbreak mysterious
- St. Paul Pioneer Press - St. Paul MNUS troops in Iraq now below 50,000
New Ross Standard, Aug 24, 2010 / The number of US troops in Iraq has fallen below 50,000 for the first time since the 2003 US-led invasion and ahead of the end-of-the-month deadline mandated by President Barack Obama, the American military said.
Five oil workers killed in armed robbery (AFP)
- Lycos EuropeU.S. Troops In Iraq Below 50,000
- RFE/RFL Newsline RussiaFour short links: 24 August 2010
O'Reilly Radar, Aug 24, 2010 / The Dirty Little Secret About Google Android (ZD Net) -- By some reports, the Open Handset Alliance is in now shambles.
News: Acer: iPad Will Drop to 20% of Tablet Market, Losing to “Open” Android
- The Mac ObserverUS residents to receive promised payouts
Sydney News, Aug 24, 2010 / BP has said its fund to help Gulf Coast residents has been opened.
US residents to receive promised payouts
- Shanghai NewsUS residents to receive promised payouts
- VietnamNews.netMexican beauty crowned Miss Universe
The Independent - London - UK, Aug 24, 2010 / Mexico's Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe Monday night in an upset victory that stunned a pageant world which had predicted a winner to emerge from Ireland, Venezuela or the United States.
Jimena Navarrete crowned 2010 Miss Universe
- PR-inside.com - AustriaMexico's newest icon: 22-year-old Miss...
- The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati OHCommentary: Pakistan media is under fire
McClatchy, Aug 24, 2010 / It is hard to imagine a government that faces more existential threats to its people, state, and democracy than the current civilian government in Pakistan.
Zardari warns Pakistan flood recovery to take years
- The Alva Review-Courier - Alva OKCommentary: Pakistan media is under fire
- The Cass County Democrat Missourian - Harrisonville MOBHP profit jump could dampen rivals in Potash bid
Wyoming Public Radio - Univ. of Wyoming - Laramie WY, Aug 24, 2010 / BHP Billiton's monster earnings expected this week could strengthen its hand in its $39 billion bid for fertilizer group Potash Corp and intimidate any rival bidders.
Inside Wall Street: A Big Game-Changer for Potash Corp.
- DailyFinanceInside Wall Street: A Big Game-Changer for Potash Corp.
- DailyFinanceHP bids on 'cloud' future
Corvallis Gazette Times - Corvallis OR, Aug 24, 2010 / The world's two biggest personal computer makers are locked in a pricey struggle over which can move away from the PC business the fastest.
HP makes $1.5B bid for 3Par, topping Dell's offer
- The Reporter - Vacaville CABusiness News You Need Today: Aug. 24, 2010
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Somali MPs killed in suicide bomb attack on Mogadishu hotel
Telegraph - London - UK
Telegraph - London - UK, Aug 24, 2010/ The attack comes amid two days of fighting that have killed at least 40 civilians and wounded more than 130 in the capital according to Ali Muse, the head of Mogadishu's ambulance service.
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Plane crashes in Nepal; foreigners among 14 dead
The Seattle Times - Seattle WA
The Seattle Times - Seattle WA, Aug 24, 2010/ A small passenger plane heading to the Mount Everest region crashed in heavy rain Tuesday outside Nepal's capital, killing all 14 people aboard, including four Americans, a Briton and a Japanese national, officials said.
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Cairn Energy narrows loss, sees Greenland promise
MarketWatch
MarketWatch, Aug 24, 2010/ Scottish-headquartered oil exploration group Cairn Energy reported Tuesday that it sharply reduced net losses for the first half of the year, saying its first well in Greenland is showing signs of promise.
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World stock markets fall as economy worries linger
The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL
The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL, Aug 24, 2010/ World stock markets retreated Tuesday as the strong yen knocked Japanese shares and investors anticipated more bad news from U.S. economic reports this week.
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Two British hostages survive bus siege carnage as eight are shot dead by rogue cop
The Daily Mirror - London - UK
The Daily Mirror - London - UK, Aug 24, 2010/ Two Britons were rescued from a horrifying bus siege in which eight hostages died yesterday after a sacked policeman made a crazed attempt to get his job back.
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Money
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