more images more images Obama launches yearly American Indian summits WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is making good on a campaign promise to have a yearly summit with American Indians to hear their concerns. Obama is to deliver opening and closing remarks Thursday for the meeting of members of his Cabinet and tribal leaders, the first such event since
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Genetic tests for UK asylum seekers draw criticism LONDON — Britain is using genetic tests on some African asylum seekers in an effort to catch those who are lying about their nationality, drawing criticism from scientists and provoking outrage from rights groups. The United Kingdom Border Agency launched the pilot project in September amid suspicions there might
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Activist: Chinese guard at black jail admits rape BEIJING — A guard at an unofficial jail in the Chinese capital has pleaded guilty to raping a young detainee, an activist said Thursday, in a case that has put a spotlight on “black jails” where a growing number of people seeking justice from the government end up.
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Activist says guard at unofficial jail in Chinese capital admits he raped young detainee
more images more images Obama meets with Native American leaders WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama discusses Native American issues Thursday with representatives of the 564 federally recognized tribes. In the morning, Obama will deliver opening remarks and participate in an interactive discussion with tribal leaders at the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Interior Department. He’ll also deliver
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Obama meets with tribal leaders, welcomes Botswana’s president to White House
LAHORE – Criticising Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah for tabling a legislation in the State Assembly, which legalises dances, the Jamaat-e-Islami deputy Secretary General Dr Farid Ahmed Piracha has said that it seems that former President Pervez Musharraf’s ‘evil spirit’ has influenced Sanaullah to initiate such an
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Musharraf’s ‘evil-spirit’ behind Punjab law minister’s efforts to legalise dances: JI
more images more images Japan to speed decision on relocation of US base TOKYO — Japan will speed up its review of a deal to move a major U.S. military base on the southern island of Okinawa, officials said Thursday, but no final decision was expected in time for President Barack Obama’s visit to Tokyo next week. To smooth
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With Obama visit looming, Japan promises to speed up review of deal to relocate US base
Unilever reports 36 percent fall in Q3 profit AMSTERDAM — Unilever NV, maker of Dove soaps and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, saw net profit fall 36 percent for the third quarter, mostly because earnings in the same period a year ago benefited from the sale of operations. The consumer goods giant made €1.05 billion ($1.56 billion),
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Consumer goods maker Unilever reports 36 percent fall in net profit for third quarter
Judge says Texas polygamist sect trial nearing end ELDORADO, Texas — After days of meticulous plodding through photos and records seized from a polygamist sect’s West Texas ranch, jurors could begin deliberating the sexual assault case against one its members as early as Thursday. Texas District Judge Barbara Walther told jurors in the trial of 38-year-old Raymond
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Judge says jurors in Texas polygamist sect trial could hear closing arguments Thursday
Australia launches probe into massive oil spill SYDNEY — Australia launched an investigation Thursday into an oil rig leak that dumped thousands of barrels of fuel into the Timor Sea over more than two months before being plugged this week. The government probe will focus on the cause of the leak, the response by rig operator PTTEP
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Australia launches investigation into Timor Sea oil spill to determine its cause, effects
Tropical Storm Ida batters Nicaraguan island MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Tropical Storm Ida uprooted trees, knocked down power lines and forced the evacuation of 300 people on Nicaragua’s Corn Island after forming Wednesday and quickly gaining strength in the southwestern Caribbean. The storm was threatening to become a hurricane before making landfall in Nicaragua early Thursday morning. Heavy rains
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Tropical Storm Ida batters Nicaraguan island as it heads for landfall on mainland
UN relocating about 600 staff after Afghan attack KABUL — The United Nations said Thursday that it is temporarily relocating more than half its staff in Afghanistan following last week’s deadly Taliban attack against U.N. workers — the most direct targeting of its employees during decades of work in the country.
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Afghan attack prompts UN to temporarily relocate more than half of its international staff
Officials: Alleged US missiles kill 2 in Pakistan MIR ALI, Pakistan — Suspected U.S. missiles killed two alleged militants early Thursday in a northwest Pakistan tribal region, intelligence officials said, while Pakistani soldiers battled Taliban fighters in a neighboring stretch along the Afghan border. The attack indicated the U.S
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Officials: Suspected US missile strike kills 2 as Pakistan battles for Taliban stronghold
House GOP health plan would cover relatively few WASHINGTON — Congressional budget umpires say the House Republican health plan would only make a small dent in the number of uninsured Americans. In an analysis released late Wednesday, the Congressional Budget Office said the GOP plan would reduce the number of uninsured by 3 million. The Democratic bill, by
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CBO: House GOP health plan would reduce number of uninsured by only 3 million
9 suspects in Mexico Indian village massacre freed MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s highest court ordered the release of nine more people convicted in a 1997 massacre of Indians, ruling Wednesday their convictions were based on illegally obtained evidence. New trials were ordered for 16 others. It was the second time this year the Supreme Court overturned the
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9 more inmates released on illegal evidence ruling in 1997 massacre in Mexican Indian village
3 Mexican doctors accused of selling newborns MEXICO CITY — Three doctors and a nurse have been arrested for allegedly selling newborns after telling mothers their babies had died at a private hospital in Mexico City, authorities said Wednesday. Police uncovered the scheme after one of the women learned her baby was alive and had been sold
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3 Mexican doctors arrested for allegedly selling newborns, telling mothers their babies died
Chrysler aims to pump life into struggling lineup AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler hopes to make billions of dollars to repay government loans and revamp all of its cars and trucks with an ambitious plan that hinges on doubling sales in five years. The plan, which includes spending $23 billion to overhaul or replace all its Chrysler,
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Chrysler CEO hopes to double sales in 5 years; promises new or reworked cars and trucks
more images more images AP source: Clinton to commission USS New York WASHINGTON — A White House official says Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will represent the administration at Saturday’s commissioning of a Navy assault ship built with steel from the felled World Trade Center towers. Clinton, who represented New York state before becoming President Barack Obama’s top
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El Salvador sends 2,500 soldiers to fight crime SAN SALVADOR — El Salvador’s defense minister says the army will send an additional 2,500 soldiers to crime-plagued parts of the country to increase security. Gen. David Munguia Payes says the troops will join 1,200 other soldiers carrying out joint patrols with police as part of the “Community Support”
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El Salvador sends 2,500 more soldiers to help police in crime-plagued regions
Hyatt Hotels raises $950 million in IPO CHICAGO — There’s talk of infighting among its founder’s heirs and a sluggish appetite for hotel reservations around the globe. But Hyatt Hotels Corp. shares are set to begin trading Thursday now that the company raised $950 million in its initial public offering.
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Hyatt Hotels Corp. prices IPO as investors size up family feud and dismal lodging market
Value Line, execs paying $45M to settle with SEC WASHINGTON — Investment adviser Value Line Inc., its CEO and its former compliance chief have agreed to pay about $45 million to settle regulators’ allegations the firm charged more than $24 million in bogus commissions on mutual fund trades. The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the settlement with
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Value Line, CEO, ex-compliance chief paying $45M to settle SEC charges over fund trades fees
FAA: Runway incursion at Los Angeles airport minor LOS ANGELES — The Federal Aviation Administration has determined a runway incursion at Los Angeles International Airport last week was minor. In a statement Wednesday, the FAA says the Oct. 25 incident was a “Category C” incursion, meaning there was “ample time and distance to avoid a potential collision.”
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FAA says runway incursion involving 2 passenger jets at Los Angeles airport was minor
Tropical Storm Ida strengthens in SW Caribbean MIAMI — Tropical storm Ida is gaining strength in the southwest Caribbean, prompting a hurricane watch for the eastern coast of Nicaragua and storm warnings for two Colombian islands. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the ninth tropical storm of the season took shape Wednesday afternoon. Maximum sustained winds
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Hurricane watch for Nicaragua coast; Tropical Storm Ida strengthens, may make land Thursday
more images more images AP sources: Obama plans trip to Capitol on Friday WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama intends to visit the Capitol on Friday to meet with House Democrats and make a final pitch for health care legislation scheduled for a weekend vote, according to congressional officials. The president’s meeting with the rank and file will occur little
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AP sources: Congressional officials say Obama to visit Hill to meet with lawmakers on Friday
Andersons shares fall on weak 3Q profit MAUMEE, Ohio — The Andersons Inc., a diversified agricultural and transportation company, said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit fell 90 percent as fertilizer retailers kept inventories lean and its rail group suffered from double-digit declines in rail traffic amid the economic slump. The company earned almost $1.3 million, or 7
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Andersons 3Q profit falls 90 percent as fertilizer sales slump, rail demand remains weak
Democrats say elections won’t stop health care WASHINGTON — Far from chastened by off-year election setbacks, congressional Democrats vowed no let-up in the drive to pass controversial health care Wednesday, arguing that the way to regain voter trust was to complete what they started in more prosperous political times. Any suggestion that “we ought to run like
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Despite election setbacks, Democrats say health care making progress in Congress
President Lugo fires Paraguay’s military chiefs ASUNCION, Paraguay — Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo fired his military chiefs Wednesday, a day after denying he had worries about a coup amid calls for his impeachment. In a statement given to journalists at the presidential palace, Lugo named new commanders for the army, air force and navy without explaining his
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President Lugo fires Paraguay’s military chiefs, a day after denying worries about coup
AP source: Ex-NYC top cop Kerik plans guilty plea WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A person familiar with the case against former New York City police commissioner Bernard Kerik says he plans to enter a guilty plea to resolve three pending criminal trials. The person tells The Associated Press that Kerik was expected to enter the plea in
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AP source: Former NYC police commissioner Kerik plans to plead guilty to resolve pending cases
more images more images Senate acts to extend aid for jobless, homebuyers WASHINGTON — Recognizing that a weak economy still needs a government boost, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to provide the jobless with up to 20 weeks in additional unemployment benefits and expand a first-time homebuyer tax credit to include a far larger pool of people entering
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With economy still sputtering, Senate acts to help the jobless, homebuyers
Israel: Commandos seize huge Iranian arms shipment JERUSALEM — Open crates from a cargo ship seized Wednesday by Israel revealed dark green missiles inside. Containers from the vessel bore writing in English that said “I.R. Iranian Shipping Lines Group.” Israel alleged that the shipment of hundreds of tons of rockets, missiles, mortars, grenades and anti-tank weapons —
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Israel: Navy seizes ship with hundreds of tons of weapons from Iran headed for Lebanon
Ohio GOP lawmakers: Execution process can be fixed COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two Republican lawmakers advising Ohio’s Democratic governor on changes to the state’s lethal injection process say it shouldn’t be hard to fix the system. The lawmakers, both proponents of capital punishment, are among state legislators helping Gov. Ted Strickland find medical personnel willing to help the
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Ohio GOP lawmakers advise state’s Democratic governor that execution process can be fixed