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HEADLINES — Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Tyson Foods Posts 4Q Loss on Charge, Sales Edge Up Tyson Foods Inc., the world’s largest meat producer, said Monday a hefty impairment charge in its beef business left it with a loss for the fourth quarter but said its sales rose and its chicken business was profitable for the second straight quarter. Staff, AP NEWS - 5 minutes ago
Woman Found 25 Hours After Indonesia Ferry Sank Rescuers plucked a woman from choppy waters Monday, some 25 hours after she jumped from a crowded ferry that sank in a storm off Indonesia’s Sumatra island. At least 29 people drowned, and 20 others were missing. Niniek Karmini, AP NEWS - 6 minutes ago
4 US Service Members Die in Afghan Attacks Bomb attacks and a firefight killed four U.S. troops in 24 hours in Afghanistan, the military said Monday, adding to the growing toll as NATO and the U.S. consider whether to send more forces to the war. Heidi Vogt, AP NEWS - 10 minutes ago
Polish Mixmaster Wins Cocktail Crown Bartenders from around the world show-off their bottle juggling skills with the hope of winning the Grand Slam in flair bartending in Warsaw, Poland. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 15 minutes ago
Michael Jackson ‘Opus’ Book Offers Rare Images Artist Nate Giorgio recalls the last time he saw Michael Jackson, just days before the singer’s death. Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP NEWS - 16 minutes ago
Israel, Hamas Close to Swap Deal for Schalit A Palestinian familiar with the talks says Israel and Hamas are very close to a deal to swap 1,000 Palestinians for an Israeli soldier held for more than three years by the Islamic militant group. Diaa Hadid, AP NEWS - 20 minutes ago
Obama to Speak on Education, Present Rights Award President Barack Obama will speak about several government initiatives to raise the level of education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Staff, AP NEWS - 21 minutes ago
Indian PM to Be Feted by Obama at State Visit India has watched with wariness as President Barack Obama’s administration has lavished attention on rivals Pakistan and China. Now, Obama is trying to ease Indian worries by honoring Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with the first state visit of his presidency. Foster Klug, AP NEWS - 22 minutes ago
Schumer: Dems Ready to Go-It-Alone on Health Care A leading Senate Democrat said Monday his party is determined to push through a health care overhaul bill with or without Republican support because the “system is broken.” Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, AP NEWS - 23 minutes ago
Incinerator Plans on Hold After Protests in China Hundreds of residents protested Monday against the planned construction of a trash incinerator in the southern boomtown city of Guangzhou, a news report said. Staff, AP NEWS - 25 minutes ago
Mexico City’s Famed Dance-For-Peso Halls Fading Mirna Torres salsas with a gray-bearded man for $1.50 a dance in the Barba Azul, a dark yet garish cabaret decorated like an erotic carnival fun house. David W. Koop, AP FEATURES - 28 minutes ago
Pakistan’s Army Attacks Militants in Northwest Pakistan’s army fought Islamist militants for control of a northwestern district on Monday, killing 18 of them in an escalating campaign against insurgents intent on toppling the U.S.-allied government. Hussain Afzal, AP NEWS - 31 minutes ago
Sting Warns of Hydroelectric Project in Amazon British pop star Sting says Brazil’s government should listen to the voices of local indigenous groups before building a massive hydroelectric dam in the Amazon rain forest. Staff, AP NEWS - 35 minutes ago
UN Official Confident of a “Agreement” on Climate The UN’s top climate official voiced optimism Monday that some kind of agreement could be salvaged at world talks on global warming next month, sensing US President Barack Obama will come with a target and financing. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
Israeli Captive Soldier’s Family Meets Ministers The family of an Israeli soldier held captive by Gaza militants since 2006 met senior government officials on Monday amid reports of progress in talks to free him in a Palestinian prisoner exchange. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
Yemen Rebels Accuse Saudi of Launching Major Attack Shiite rebels in northern Yemen accused Saudi forces of launching a major cross-border ground and air attack on Monday, a day after an alleged failed incursion. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
Yemen Captors of Japanese Hostage Insist on Swap The kidnappers of a Japanese engineer in Yemen have insisted on the release of a detained Islamist, as Japan’s embassy said on Monday that the hostage remains in the hands of tribesmen and not Al-Qaeda. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
Anger Builds as China Mine Toll Hits 104 Relatives of victims angrily demanded answers Monday as the death toll from China’s worst mining disaster in two years climbed to 104 and hopes of finding more survivors faded. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
At Least 21 Dead in Philippine ‘Political Massacre’ At least 21 people were murdered in the lawless southern Philippines on Monday in a shocking massacre that the military and relatives of the victims said was likely linked to a political rivalry. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
Romanian President, Rival Face Run-off Vote: Polls Romania’s incumbent president and his Social-Democrat rival will face a run-off after Sunday’s first round election, exit polls showed, as the country aims to recover from a political crisis and a deep recession. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
Oil Prices Jump as Dollar Weakens Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as a weaker dollar helped boost demand for the commodity. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
U2 to Headline Glastonbury Festival Irish rockers U2 will headline Glastonbury Festival next year, making their first appearance at the British arts and music event as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, organisers said Monday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
OECD Area Jumps Clear of Recession, Britain Stuck The OECD area of leading industrialised economies pulled clear of recession in the third quarter with 0.8-percent growth but British output still shrank, OECD data showed on Monday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
Dollar Slides, Sending Gold to Record High The dollar slid against the euro on Monday on concerns that the Federal Reserve may keep emergency stimulus measures in place for a while longer, helping push gold prices to a record high level. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
OECD Area Shakes off Recession With Fragile Rebound Top industrialised economies broke free of recession in the third quarter despite falling output in Britain, OECD data showed Monday, but the IMF warned that the recovery was “vulnerable” and markets sent a similar message. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
Executives Testify in Airbus Insider Trading Probe France’s markets watchdog began hearings on Monday into claims 17 current and former EADS aerospace executives made huge profits with inside information about delays in the Airbus A380 project. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
Eq.Guinea Rival Accuses President of Abusing Funds An opposition candidate in Equatorial Guinea’s presidential election has accused President Teodoro Obiang Nguema of abusing state funds to finance his campaign for Sunday’s poll. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 37 minutes ago
Brown Urges Stronger China Links to Boost Recovery Prime Minister Gordon Brown, seeking to lift Britain out of a record recession as he battles to stay in power, urged stronger trade links with China in a speech to business leaders on Monday. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 37 minutes ago
N. Ireland on Edge After Huge Car Bomb Planted Northern Ireland was on edge Monday after a huge car bomb only just failed to cause devastation at the weekend, in a new threat to the long-troubled province’s fragile peace process. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 37 minutes ago
U2 to Headline Glastonbury Festival Irish rockers U2 will headline Glastonbury Festival next year, making their first appearance at the event as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, organisers said Monday. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 37 minutes ago
Gunmen Fire on Americans' Home in Indonesia Gunmen fired at the home of two US academics in the Indonesian province of Aceh on Monday, the latest in a string of attacks directed against foreigners in the region, police said. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 37 minutes ago
China ‘Sentences Quake Activist to Three Years’ A Chinese dissident who campaigned for the parents of children killed in last year’s Sichuan earthquake was sentenced Monday to three years in jail on a state secrets charge, his wife said. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 37 minutes ago
21 Filipinos Killed on Way to File Election Papers Dozens of gunmen abducted and fatally shot at least 21 people in the southern Philippines on Monday — a massacre that appeared related to local politics. Jim Gomez, AP NEWS - 37 minutes ago
Grand Canyon to Change ‘Unfair’ Permit System Getting one of the roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the Grand Canyon has become so competitive and “unfair” that managers at the national park have decided to change the system. Staff, AP NEWS - 37 minutes ago
Hero Pilot Jokes About Marital Boost in NBC Show Pilot Chesley Sullenberger jokes that his heroic handling of a disabled jetliner brought him “rock star sex” in an interview for “NBC’s People of the Year” TV special. Staff, AP NEWS - 40 minutes ago
EADS Execs on Trial for Alleged Insider Trading Seventeen executives at Airbus parent company EADS went on trial Monday for allegedly making millions in profits on the back of their company’s troubles with the delayed A380 superjumbo project. Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, AP NEWS - 40 minutes ago
Iran Prez Seeks New Legitimacy in Visit to Brazil For Iran, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit to Brazil provides some sorely needed political legitimacy for his increasingly isolated nation. Alan Clendenning, AP NEWS - 41 minutes ago
Some Doubts About Earrings Tied to Mrs. Lincoln The Kentucky Historical Society has been displaying and publicizing a pair of earrings as having belonged to Mary Todd Lincoln, but others aren’t as sure about their authenticity. Staff, AP NEWS - 43 minutes ago
Economic Survey: Job Losses to Bottom Out in 1Q Economists expect the joblessness that has weighed down the nation’s economic recovery will start to slowly abate in 2010, but they predict consumers will continue to keep a tight rein on spending, according to a new survey. Emily Fredrix, AP NEWS - 45 minutes ago
Bulls Escape on Set of Film Starring Cruise, Diaz Seven bulls being used on the set of a film starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz have broken free in Spain and slightly injured two people. Staff, AP NEWS - 45 minutes ago