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Biden condemns new Israeli settlement plan Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:54PMVice President Joe Biden condemned an Israeli plan to build hundreds of homes in disputed east Jerusalem on Tuesday — a disagreement that tarnished a high-profile visit that had been aimed at repairing ties with the Jewish state and kickstarting Mideast peace talks.
2,000 grades raised at Chicago Public Schools Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:47PMLast school year at struggling Hyde Park Academy High, more than 2,000 grades were boosted at least one notch — including nearly 880 F's that were changed to passing marks, a Chicago Sun-Times analysis shows.And this school year, blanket A's were ordered issued to all students of five new Hyde Park teachers after the students suffered through a string of substitute teachers for most of the first ...
USC coach Kevin O'Neill fires 2 assistants Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:46PMLOS ANGELES -- Southern California coach Kevin O'Neill has fired assistants Gib Arnold and Phil Johnson, who were holdovers from Tim Floyd's staff.
Visiting Biden condemns new Israel settlement plan Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:45PMU.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned Israeli plans to build 1,600 more homes on occupied land where Palestinians seek statehood, announced in the middle of his visit to help revive peace negotiations.
Speaker in New Rochelle discusses anti-Israel elements in college Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42PMNEW ROCHELLE — American college campuses often have come onto the frontline of the Israeli-Palestinian debate.
RP elected to chair UN Special Committee Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:37PMMANILA, Philippines – The Philippines holds a significant role this year at the United Nations after it was elected to chair the Special UN Committee tasked to look at proposals to improve and strengthen the organization.
USC coach Kevin O'Neill fires 2 assistants Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:34PMO'Neill said in a statement released Tuesday night that he let them go because he wants to move in a different direction. USC finished O'Neill's first season with a 16-14 overall record and an 8-10 mark in the Pac-10.
Pac-10 adjusts men's tournament bracket Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:32PMThe Pac-10 Conference has adjusted game times for the quarterfinal evening session of the men's tournament at Staples Center on Thursday.
Israeli general says ‘all options’ needed on Iran Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:28PMNEW YORK - All options ‘should remain on the table’ to force Iran to stop its nuclear program, Israel’s top general said on Tuesday during a visit to New York.
'IMF' for Europe a distracting sideshow: experts Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:27PMTalk of a European version of the International Monetary Fund to rescue errant EU states is little more than a distracting sideshow, analysts and a key central banker say.
Iran says it has started cruise missile production Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:13AMIran said Sunday it has launched a new production line of highly accurate, short range cruise missiles, which would add a new element to the country's already imposing arsenal.
Kasukuwere threatens foreign banks over loans Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:05AMYouth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment Minister Saviour Kasukuwere on Friday ordered foreign banks operating in Zimbabwe to start lending money to blacks or “ship out’ in remarks that are likely to further unsettle foreign investors.
Iran: cruise missile production begins Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:48AMTEHRAN, Iran - Iran said Sunday it has launched a new production line of highly accurate, short range cruise missiles,...
Will US Vice President extend nuclear protection to Israel? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:48AMJoseph Biden will give a major speech at Tel Aviv University during his upcoming visit, and a key point will be US commitment to Israel's security.
Adult Photography Record-keeping and Inspection Law Threatens Free Speech, Privacy Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:45AMEFF Supports Challenge to Overbroad Statute That Chills Online Expression
Sanction imposition to fail: Iran Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:41AMTEHERAN - WORLD powers will fail to reach a consensus on imposing new sanctions against Iran over its controversial nuclear programme, the foreign ministry predicted on Sunday.
King stresses Saudi 'moderate' oil policy Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:31AMRIYADH-- Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah said on Sunday that the oil giant would maintain its moderate policies which had helped limit the damage of the global financial crisis.
US enriches firms dealing with Iran Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:24AMThe federal government has awarded more than $107 billion in contract payments, grants and loans over the past decade to foreign and multinational American companies doing business in Iran, despite Washington's efforts to discourage investment there, records show.
Weatherly hosts state robotics competition Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:07AMThere's more than one way for a robot to toss a ball into a goal. The ability to throw plastic baseballs was among tasks that high school students had to impart to their robots for a competition on Saturday in Weatherly. Some robots used a piston to prop
Germany to push for fund to strengthen eurozone stability Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:53AMGermany's finance minister has called for the creation of a European equivalent to the International Monetary Fund to help eurozone countries like Greece deal with a crippling debt crisis.
Firms get US money despite Iran work - NY Times Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:52AMThe US government, while pushing for tougher sanctions against Tehran, has given $153 billion in the last 10 years to US and foreign companies doing business in Iran, much of it in the energy sector
U.S. sends mixed messages to corporate world on doing business in Iran Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:39AMThe federal government has awarded more than $107 billion in contract payments, grants and loans over the past decade to foreign and multinational American companies while they were doing business in Iran, despite U.S. efforts to discourage investment there, records show.
Fan Forum Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:31AMhe apology should be enough I am writing this letter in response to the actions of Browning Public Schools (BPS): specifically their apology to Butte Central High School and honoring of their head boys' basketball coach, Brodie Kelly.
SERIES | FIRST OF TWO PARTS: Owners walk from homes, values erode Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:30AMSondra Malone, 35, bought a house in Eastpointe in 2005 with an adjustable-rate mortgage. The $1,200-a-month payment on the house, along with high heating bills, an expensive SUV payment and other family expenses, quickly buried her in debt.
Low test scores mean Totem Middle School principal likely leaving Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:15AMMARYSVILLE — A longtime principal is expected to be ousted Monday as the Marysville School Board grapples with new federal regulations that provide extra money but demand overhauls at schools with low test scores.
China says it's up to the US to improve relations Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:03AMChina said Sunday that it is up to the United States to improve relations that soured over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and a meeting between President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama.
Six from Mt. Diablo on list of 190 failing schools Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:51AMThe state on Monday will release its first list of "persistently lowest-achieving schools," including six in the Mt. Diablo district.
School Board settles ACLU suit Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:36AMThe Cheatham County School Board agreed Monday to settle a lawsuit with the ACLU, which had claimed the school district promoted religion.
Pak-Afghan border region 'critical' for success in war on terror: Mullen Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:59AMThe Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, US Armed Forces, Admiral Mike Mullen has described the border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan as 'critical' for the ongoing offensive against the
Bulgarians hold RM920mln in Swiss banks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:48AMSOFIA – A stolen disk of Swiss banking data bought by Germany last week revealed that Bulgarian tax evaders held about € 200mil (RM920mil) in Swiss banks, Bulgaria's revenue agency chief said Friday. "We had information that Bulgarian citizens held about € 200mil (RM920mil) in banks Read more...
€200m secreted in Swiss banks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:35AMA stolen disk of Swiss banking data bought by Germany has revealed that Bulgarian tax evaders hold about €200m in Swiss banks, Bulgaria's revenue agency chief says.
Sapulpans say YES to bond Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:24AMArea voters went to the polls to determine municipal and school bond issues by special election Tuesday.
GOP Senate hopefuls fight over taxes, Middle East, at first debate Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:21AMThe trio of Republican candidates hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer argued Friday about taxes, terrorists and selling printer ink to Iran .
Sudan : UN Fails to Enforce Sanctions Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:59PMThere have been "major and frequent" violations of the U.N. Security Council arms embargo imposed against Sudan in 2005, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice condemned the council's inaction in the face of continued gender-based violence and military offensives.
The AKP Will Remain a Western Ally Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:59PMWhy the U.S. should hail the Islamists.
Turkey threatens 'serious consequences' after US vote on Armenian genocide Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:53PMForeign minister Ahmet Davutoglu says describing the 1915 Armenian killings as genocide is an insult to Turkey’s 'honour'. Photograph: Adem Altan/AFP/Getty Images
B.C.'s drink-driving laws to be toughened Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:53PMImmediate sanctions, prevention campaign planned
A bullied breed Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:52PMSandra Alway can’t imagine a life without her dogs. But it’s a hard reality she may soon have to face. In 2005, the Ontario government banned pit bulls and related breeds. Alway has owned the breed she described as “incredibly smart and sweet” for 22 years. She got her first, a rescue, at age 18.
Imagery of Construction of New Launch Site in Iran Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:49PMThrough the use of commercial satellite imagery from DigitalGlobe and GeoEye, IHS Jane’s has revealed that a new launch pad is being constructed at Iran’s Semnan space centre that could ultimately launch Tehran’s next-generation Simorgh rocket.
New way pushed to verify workers' legal status Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:49PMEmployers to run workers through more databases.
Protesters greet Zuma in London Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:44PMLONDON, March 5 (UPI) -- South African President Jacob Zuma's three-day state visit to London ended Friday with a meeting with Prince Charles and a protest over Zimbabwe.
China Open to Backing Tougher UN Sanctions on Iran, Envoy Says Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:30PMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- China is open to backing tougher United Nations sanctions on Iran after initially refusing to enter talks on new measures intended to block the possible development of Iranian nuclear weapons, a Chinese diplomat said.
Customer Service Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:27PMVANCOUVER, B.C. - B.C's solicitor general says the province will soon have the among the most aggressive drinking and driving laws in the country.
Bombers suspend Hurley Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:02PMMELBOURNE - The penalties continue to mount for Essendon's rising AFL star Michael Hurley after his alleged assault of a Melbourne taxi driver. The Bombers had already suspended the 19-year-old for all their pre-season games and now he is sidelined until round four of the premiership season.
Iran says Bushehr plant on stream by July Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:52PMAmid long delays in inauguration of Iran's first nuclear power plant in the southern city of Bushehr, an Iranian official says the plant will go into service in due time.
Court Sees DVR Case TiVo's Way Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:44PMTiVo stock skyrocketed Thursday following news that it had won its long-running court case against sister companies Dish Network and EchoStar. Specifically, a federal appeals court affirmed a previous contempt finding against Dish and EchoStar for violating a court-ordered permanent injunction to stop making and selling infringing digital video recorder technology.
China's Wen promises strong growth in 'crucial year,' efforts to promote clean industries Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:32PMBEIJING - China's Premier Wen Jiabao promised strong economic growth this year and said the government will combat inflation and risks to banks to keep the rebound in the world's third-largest economy on track.
Fatal Montreal garage collapse avoidable: coroner Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:31PMThe death of a man killed in the collapse of an apartment building garage in Montreal in 2008 was avoidable, said a Quebec coroner in a report released Friday.
Answers needed? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:29PMQuestions Iraq inquiry might have asked Brown
Genocide Vote Ruffles Turkey's Feathers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:28PMTurkey recalls ambassador to U.S. on heels of vote on a resolution declaring 1915 Armenian massacre 'genocide'