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Egypt warns against anniversary protests
Al Jazeera English - 6 Oct 2013 09:02
Authorities issue stern warning amid calls for rival demonstrations on 40th anniversary of attack on Israel in Sinai.
Migrants rescued from sea off Italy coast
Al Jazeera English - 6 Oct 2013 08:58
Coastguards rescue hundreds of migrants from stricken boats, days after a boat capsized killing more than 100.
Japan PM Seeks Overseas Help on Fukushima Leak
ABC News - 6 Oct 2013 07:06
Japan PM says open to overseas expertise to help contain Fukushima radioactive water leak
NY police: Bikers stomped on driver
CNN - 6 Oct 2013 06:33
About a half-dozen bikers accused of beating an SUV driver last weekend used their helmets to attack him and kicked his head and body as he lay on the ground , New York police said.
US military forces conduct 2 major terror raids, seize Al Qaeda leader behind 1998 embassy bombings
Fox News - 6 Oct 2013 06:00
US forces have conducted two separate raids in Africa, one on the Al Shabaab militant group in Somalia linked to last month's Kenya mall attack that killed more than 60 people, and the other to capture a Libyan Al Qaeda ...
Canadians released from prison in Egypt
Al Jazeera English - 6 Oct 2013 05:41
Canada Foreign Affairs department says two Canadians held without charges for several weeks have been freed.
Hornets kill scores of people in China
CNN - 6 Oct 2013 05:24
Swarms of aggressive hornets have killed dozens and injured over a thousand people in China.
Argentina's president to take month off for brain hematoma
Reuters - 6 Oct 2013 05:12
BUENOS AIRES
Means Testing For Congress
OpEdNews - 6 Oct 2013 16:12
Means testing is so ubiquitous it ought to be used for eligibility for Congressional elections.
Deadline looms for Afghan presidential race
Al Jazeera English - 6 Oct 2013 09:04
Nomination for presidential elections are set to close on Sunday, amid last-minute frenzy of political manoeuvring.
Tunisia deal to bring end to Islamist rule
Al Jazeera English - 6 Oct 2013 06:48
Political rivals agree on timetable for ruling coalition to quit and be replaced by government of independents.
Myanmar Says Suspects Arrested After Thandwe Riots
ABC News - 6 Oct 2013 06:38
Myanmar arrests 44 suspects after Buddhist-led attacks in Thandwe
Hit-And-Run Driver Strikes, Seriously Injures 87-Year-Old Man In Newton
Boston - 6 Oct 2013 05:53
Hit-And-Run Driver Strikes, Seriously Injures 87-Year-Old Man In Newton
At least 15 hurt as tornadoes sweep through Great Plains
Fox News - 6 Oct 2013 05:41
A storm system that buried parts of Wyoming and South Dakota in heavy, wet snow on Friday also brought powerful thunderstorms packing tornadoes to the Great Plains.
Tropical Storm Karen drops to a depression off U.S. Gulf coast
Reuters - 6 Oct 2013 05:37
NEW ORLEANS
3 West Papuans Enter Australian Consulate in Bali
ABC News - 6 Oct 2013 08:07
3 West Papuan activists breach security, enter Australian consulate in Bali during APEC
Boehner says U.S. on path to default if Obama won't negotiate
Chicago Tribune - 6 Oct 2013 23:57Is the U.S. Officially Moving Away from Drone Strikes?
The Atlantic Wire - 6 Oct 2013 23:47
You may have noticed something peculiar about the two military operations against two terrorism suspects this weekend: neither involved drone strikes in any way. This is the new norm, apparently: special forces raids are...
Awaiting I.P.O., Twitter Must Deal With Horde of Younger Rivals
The New York Times - 6 Oct 2013 23:40
Twitter must prove it can fend off a younger generation of nimble social services that offer clever new ways for people to connect and share.
Missing Pacific Crest Trail hiker located OK
Boston - 6 Oct 2013 23:40
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- A 23-year-old woman reported missing while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in southwest Washington has been found safe, but a search for an Oregon man has been suspended.
Atletico and Barca still tied at the top
Al Jazeera English - 6 Oct 2013 23:36
Real and Barcelona might finally have a realistic title challenger as Atletico Madrid extend faultless start.
Snowmelt turns Black Hills into soggy mess
Boston - 6 Oct 2013 23:34
Residents in the Black Hills of South Dakota were navigating through a sloppy mess Sunday after warmer temperatures melted record-setting snowfall.