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China tells Japan to back down in sea dispute - Reuters
September 10, 2010 ABC News | China tells Japan to back down in sea dispute Reuters BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi demanded on Friday that Japan unconditionally free a Chinese fishing boat captain seized in disputed waters, raising the pitch of Beijing's latest territorial quarrel with Tokyo. ... China-Japan sea dispute escalates as Beijing demands fisherman's release China again summons Japan envoy over boat incident Chinese fishing boat captain brought to local court |
Federal appeals court strikes down Hazleton's immigration ordinances - Philadelphia Inquirer
September 10, 2010 msnbc.com | Federal appeals court strikes down Hazleton's immigration ordinances Philadelphia Inquirer In a high-profile Pennsylvania case that helped spark the ongoing national debate over immigration policy, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the City of Hazleton has no right to punish businesses or landlords who hire or rent to ... US circuit court rules against illegal immigration laws Court cites federal immigration law, declares local measure unconstitutional Court voids Hazleton, Pa., law targeting illegal immigrants |
Controversies could douse revelry at post-Ramadan fest - Denver Post
September 10, 2010 The Hindu | Controversies could douse revelry at post-Ramadan fest Denver Post As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan ends and the Eid ul-Fitr festival begins today, celebrations by Colorado Muslims could be dampened by national controversies over mosque building and Koran burning. Whether it be the hostility ... Chinese Muslims celebrate fast-breaking festival Obama Sends Best Wishes to Muslims for Eid-al-Fitr Students as teachers: UH Muslim students talk about faith |
Death toll in Vladikavkaz market blast reaches 17 - RIA Novosti
September 10, 2010 Globe and Mail | Death toll in Vladikavkaz market blast reaches 17 RIA Novosti VLADIKAVKAZ, September 10 (RIA Novosti) - One more person has died of their injuries after a suicide bombing in the southern Russia city of Vladikavkaz, bringing the death toll to 17. Thursday morning's attack devastated the main market in the capital ... Day of mourning for Russian car bomb victims At least 17 dead in Russian republic after suicide car bombing Putin Condemns North Russia Attack |
Officials: Goolsbee to get key economic post at White House - CNN International
September 10, 2010 Reuters | Officials: Goolsbee to get key economic post at White House CNN International Washington (CNN) -- President Obama could announce as early as Friday morning that he will tap Austan Goolsbee to be chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, according to two senior ... Obama taps Goolsbee as top White House economist Obama to name Austan Goolsbee head of his economic advisory council Goolsbee to Lead Council of Economic Advisers |
Shooter kills 2 Kraft workers at Northeast Philadelphia plant - Philadelphia Inquirer
September 10, 2010 Kansas City Star | Shooter kills 2 Kraft workers at Northeast Philadelphia plant Philadelphia Inquirer Two people were killed when a woman started shooting employees inside the Kraft Foods baking plant Thursday night in Northeast Philadelphia, police said. A third person was wounded by ... 2 shot dead at Kraft cookie plant in Pa., 1 hurt 2 killed, 1 hurt in plant shooting after suspended employee opens fire HORROR IN THE WORKPLACE |
Federal judge rules 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is unconstitutional - Los Angeles Times
September 10, 2010 Reuters Africa | Federal judge rules 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is unconstitutional Los Angeles Times The judge plans to issue an injunction preventing the government from barring openly gay service members. The Justice Dept., which defended the policy during the trial, can appeal the decision. By Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times A federal judge in ... Judge rules on military gay ban US judge rules ban on gays in military unconstitutional 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Rule Violates Constitution, Judge Says |
Saints begin title defense by dropping Vikings - Washington Post
September 10, 2010 msnbc.com | Saints begin title defense by dropping Vikings Washington Post Quarterback Brett Favre, a late arrival to the Vikings this summer, completed 15 of 27 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown. (Gerald Herbert) By Mark Maske Their defense held Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre in check, and the Saints did just ... Favre doesn't look ready for prime time yet Saints defense steals spotlight from highlight-reel offense Brett Favre's ordinary outing raises some concerns for Vikings |
There was no deal made to halt Quran burning, Muslim leader says - CNN
September 10, 2010 CNN | There was no deal made to halt Quran burning, Muslim leader says CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A Florida Muslim leader is disputing claims by the Rev. Terry Jones that he brokered a deal to get the Islamic center project near New York's ground zero moved if the pastor called off his Quran burning event. ... World leaders condemn Quran-burning plan of US pastor US Pastor Reconsidering Plan to Burn Qurans Koran burning 'on hold' says US pastor |
Massive Explosion and Fire Kills One in California - New York Times
September 10, 2010 Times LIVE | Massive Explosion and Fire Kills One in California New York Times By ANAHAD O'CONNOR A tremendous explosion apparently fueled by a ruptured gas line tore through a San Francisco suburb Thursday night, destroying dozens of homes, killing one and critically injuring several others, the authorities said. ... Gas line explosion burns San Bruno neighborhood 1 Dead, 53 Homes Destroyed After Explosion in Calif. Gas blast razes Bay Area homes |
