Archive for September, 2010
Indian court rules disputed holy site to be divided (AFP)
AFP - An Indian court ruled Thursday that the Ayodhya holy site which has been a flashpoint for decades should be divided between Hindus and Muslims, in a verdict seen as favouring the Hindu litigants. Here is the original post: Indian court rules disputed holy site to be divided (AFP)
North Korea publishes first photo of heir apparent (AFP)
AFP - Secretive North Korea finally put its heir apparent on show to the world Thursday, releasing a photograph of a chubby and serious-faced Kim Jong-Un seated close to his ailing father Kim Jong-Il. See the article here: North Korea publishes first photo of heir apparent (AFP)
Russia calls Japan’s island claims a "dead-end" (Reuters)
Reuters - Russia called Japan's claims to a disputed Pacific island chain a "dead end" Thursday after Tokyo warned President Dmitry Medvedev against visiting the archipelago. Read the original post: Russia calls Japan's island claims a "dead-end" (Reuters)
AIG, U.S. agree on plan to pay back taxpayers (Reuters)
Reuters - American International Group Inc and the U.S. See the original post here: AIG, U.S. agree on plan to pay back taxpayers (Reuters)
Fisher-Price recalls more than 10M kid products (AP)
AP - Fisher-Price is recalling more than 10 million tricycles, toys and high chairs over safety concerns. More here: Fisher-Price recalls more than 10M kid products (AP)
Rate board denies Postal Service price hike plea (AP)
AP - The independent panel that oversees the U.S. The rest is here: Rate board denies Postal Service price hike plea (AP)
Rain pounds NC as storm moves up the East Coast (AP)
AP - Driving rain from a storm system moving up the East Coast brought flooding to parts of North Carolina on Thursday, caused soggy morning commutes in the Northeast and prompted worries of additional flooding as far north as Maine. Read more: Rain pounds NC as storm moves up the East Coast (AP)
AIG reaches deal to repay government (AP)
AP - AIG, which became a lightning rod for criticism over government bailouts, said it reached a deal to repay billions of dollars it received during the credit crisis. Excerpt from: AIG reaches deal to repay government (AP)
Actor Tony Curtis dies at Las Vegas-area home (AP)
AP - Tony Curtis shaped himself from a 1950s movie heartthrob into a respected actor, showing a determined streak that served him well in such films as "Sweet Smell of Success," "The Defiant Ones" and "Some Like It Hot." Continued here: Actor Tony Curtis dies at Las Vegas-area home (AP)
Economy loses speed in spring; more weakness ahead (AP)
AP - The nation's economic growth tailed off sharply in the spring and probably isn't faring any better now. Read the original here: Economy loses speed in spring; more weakness ahead (AP)
