Archive for November 17th, 2009
Five sentenced to death over Iran vote unrest (Reuters)
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Reuters – Five people have been sentenced to death and 81 have received jail terms of up to 15 years in connection with unrest after Iran’s disputed election in June, state broadcaster IRIB reported on Tuesday.
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Iran warns Saudi Arabia over Yemen offensive (AP)
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
AP – Iran’s chief of staff has warned Saudi Arabia over its military offensive against Shiite Yemeni rebels, saying it signals the start of “state terrorism” and endangers the entire region.
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Netanyahu warns of Iran threat from Israeli missile ship (AFP)
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
AFP – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured a naval vessel on Tuesday, using the backdrop of his country’s military power to warn of the threat posed by the nuclear ambitions of arch-foe Iran.
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Climate deal must have immediate effect, Obama says (Reuters)
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Reuters – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday next month’s climate talks in Copenhagen should cut a deal with “immediate operational effect,” even if its original aim of a legally binding pact is not achievable.
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U.S. needs G20 cooperation says Timothy Geithner (Reuters)
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Reuters – Weaning the global economy off its reliance on U.S. consumers will help rebalance growth and support attempts to bring down unemployment, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Tuesday.
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Saracens in memorable win over South Africa at Wembley (AFP)
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
AFP – Saracens South African director of rugby Brendan Venter admitted the club’s ambitious decision to play South Africa at Wembley paid handsome dividends after seeing his side topple the world champions 24-23 on Tuesday.
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City awaits new UK banking laws
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
The City is awaiting the latest rules to affect the banking industry, to be unveiled in the Queen’s Speech.
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PSNI search for convicted killer
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
A convicted murderer on a phased-release scheme from Maghaberry Prison in County Antrim is missing.
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Academics withdraw support for Holocaust center (AP)
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
AP – A dispute between an Austrian Holocaust research center and an organization representing Vienna’s Jewish committee over access to a vast archive has prompted a group of academics to withdraw support for the center, saying independent research is no longer possible, according to a letter obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
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Police blamed in Indonesia probe
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
An Indonesian inquiry into a scandal says the police case against two anti-corruption officials should be dropped.
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