![]() Times Online | Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood violence The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Saturday that the training designed to keep US forces safe abroad prevented further deaths and ended the rampage at Fort Hood. He praised those who serve or have served in uniform and reminded the public of ... Shock, sadness grip Texas community Fort Hood suspect became more devout after mother's death, cousin says Terrorism or Tragic Shooting? Analysts Divided on Fort Hood Massacre |
![]() New York Daily News | Obama in 11th-hour US health plea BBC News US President Barack Obama has made a last-minute plea in person to Democrat lawmakers ahead of a crucial vote on his landmark healthcare reforms. Mr Obama needs 218 supporters in the House of Representatives vote, which may come as early as Saturday. ... Obama Weighs in as House Debates Health Overhaul House holds rules debate on health-care legislation Obama prods House to pass health care bill |
![]() Telegraph.co.uk | Giant dominoes form tribute to Berlin Wall's fall The Associated Press BERLIN — Massive colorful dominoes painted by German students were placed Saturday along the former path of the Berlin Wall to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of the barrier that divided the city for nearly three decades. ... With the Berlin Wall Just a Memory, German Divisions Fade Study shows high cost of German reunification: report Fall of Berlin wall etched in memories |
![]() guardian.co.uk | Kenya PM blasts African tactics at climate talks AFP NAIROBI — Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Saturday criticised a walkout by African states during climate talks in Barcelona as "grandstanding," and said it did not help developing countries' case. "I believe for example that grandstanding ... like ... Clouds gather over climate talks World leaders hope for climate deal Daunting task ahead for Copenhagen after Barcelona talks on climate change |
![]() Times Online | On Health Care, Democrats Play Down Election Results New York Times WASHINGTON — When Democrats lost races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia this week, officials in both parties suggested that the outcome could undermine President Obama's push for a health care bill, scaring off politically ... Obama's Political Challenges Grow Southern Dems cast wary eye at election results Obama cedes the center |
![]() Boston Globe | Suspect in Orlando office shooting held without bond CNN Jason Rodriguez, 40, was held without bond in an office shooting that killed one person and wounded five others. Orlando, Florida (CNN) -- The man accused of killing one person and wounding five others in a shooting at an Orlando office where he once ... One dead in Orlando gun attack Police: Fla. gunman thought company nixed benefit Orlando Shooting Leaves 1 Dead |
![]() Times Online | Fatah considers reverting to popular warfare Ynetnews Following Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' announcement that he would not run for another term, a senior Fatah official told Ynet that if serious progress was not made soon in peace talks, the organization would consider reverting to popular ... Stop seeking compromise with Israel: Hamas leader Abbas' move reflects deep Palestinian despair Marwan Barghouti could stand as Palestinian president |
![]() Boston Globe | NATO Airstrike Killed 7 Afghan Soldiers, Officials Say New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan Defense Ministry and local officials in Badghis Province said on Saturday that seven members of the Afghan security forces had been killed in a NATO airstrike the day before that was part of an effort ... Afghan officials say NATO airstrike killed soldiers, civilians Afghanistan: NATO Strike Kills 7 Afghan Security Members Afghans die in 'Nato air strike' |
![]() BBC News | Honduran rivals signal new bid to solve crisis Reuters TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras' ousted president and de facto leader gave signs they would try again on Saturday to form a unity government to guide the country out of a four-month crisis after the process collapsed a day earlier. ... Winners and losers in Honduras Honduras crisis deepens after collapse of deal Honduras leadership in limbo as accord dissolves |
![]() Times Online | Gordon Brown: I will not risk British lives if Afghans do not end corruption guardian.co.uk This article was published on guardian.co.uk at 15.09 GMT on Friday 6 November 2009. It was last modified at 18.11 GMT on Friday 6 November 2009. In order to post a comment you need to be registered and signed in. "Cronies and warlords should have no ... Brown warns Karzai on corruption Brown Warns Afghan Leader on Corruption uk's Brown demands Karzai act on corruption |