Archive for May, 2009
Los Angeles Times
Abbas: Israel never complies with commitmentsPRESS TVAbbas says Israel's preconditions for peace talks with Palestinians should not be discussed as it has never complied with its obligations in the previous agreements.Video: Does body language reveal US-Israeli tensions 29 May 09 Al Jazeera'Special Report' Panel on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict FOXNewsAljazeera.net - Voice of America - Washington Post - [...]
Indian Express
Iran hangs three over deadly mosque bombing-reportReutersTEHRAN, May 30 (Reuters) - Iran executed in public on Saturday three men convicted of involvement in a bomb attack on a mosque that killed 25 people, the official IRNA news agency reported.Three men hanged in Iran for mosque bombing CNNIran executes trio for mosque bombing BBC NewsThe [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
UN urged to release Sri Lankan civilian death tollThe Associated PressCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - A leading human rights group has asked the United Nations to publicize its estimate of civilian deaths in the final weeks of Sri Lanka's civil war amid escalating reports over how many died.Amnesty urges probe of Sri Lanka [...]
New York Times
Prince Harry gets play time on 2nd day of NYC tripThe Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - Prince Harry has been all business on his first official trip to the United States, but he'll have an opportunity for fun before wrapping up his two-day visit to New York.Video: Raw Video: Prince Harry Visits [...]
Straits Times
Governor proposes another $3 billion in cutsSan Francisco ChronicleCalifornia would stop paying for school buses, in-home services would be cut for all but the most severely disabled people, and animal shelters would be able to euthanize strays after three days instead of six if Gov.Schwarzenegger proposes closing 80 percent of California state parks San [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Bush Speaks on Interrogations, Economy and North KoreaNewsweekAny American politician who don't quickly launch into an attack on American police, military pros, christians, gun owners or achievers will be branded a hater, out of touch, crazy, stupid…by hatefull crazy and stupid people!Bush: White House pressure made marriage stronger CNNBush: Freedom will prevail and economy [...]
Globe and Mail
A Sickening Outcome For GM RetireesForbesThe concessions workers accepted to help the automaker through bankruptcy will lead to a dramatic reduction in health benefits. General Motors' 377000 retired autoworkers might as well kiss their gold-plated health benefits goodbye.Video: Indy GM workers vote for concessions WISH TVEconomic optimism may trump GM bankruptcy Washington PostReuters - [...]
CBS News
Legislators support tax credits for home buyersRedlands Daily FactsState lawmakers have introduced a bill to increase funding for a $10000 tax credit for new-home buyers. "When we passed the tax credit in February, we hoped it would stimulate the economy and housing market," the bill's co-author, Assemblywoman Anna …FHA Adds Down-Payment Options to Housing [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Microsoft Bing No Sure ThingWall Street JournalBy NICK WINGFIELD and JESSICA E. VASCELLARO Microsoft Corp. hasn't had much success competing head-on with Google Inc. in the Internet search market.Bing vs. Google vs. Yahoo: Feature Smackdown PC WorldBing Launch, Day Two ReutersChannelWeb - VentureBeat - CNET News - New York Timesall 1,562 news articles
DailyTech
Sprint CEO looks ahead to upcoming Palm Pre, 4GAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBy Dan Chapman Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint Nextel Corp., was in Atlanta on Friday to tout a new phone and assorted wireless technology.Sprint has Palm Pre exclusive through 2009 CNET NewsThe Summer of Smartphones Begins PC WorldDailyTech - Bizjournals.com - PC Magazine - Reutersall 1,067 news articles [...]