Indonesian Ferry Sinks; 9 Dead, Some 230 Rescued Rescuers saved more than 230 people aboard an Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but at least nine people have died, an official said. An unknown number of passengers were still missing. Ali Kotarumalos, AP NEWS - 11 minutes ago
Report: Leaked UK Documents Show Iraq War Chaos A British newspaper claims leaked government documents show plans for the 2003 invasion of Iraq were drafted more than a year earlier — calling into question Tony Blair’s public statements on the military buildup. Staff, AP NEWS - 12 minutes ago
Report: Kennedy Barred From Communion by Bishop Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman’s support for abortion rights, Kennedy said in a newspaper interview published Sunday. Ray Henry, AP NEWS - 14 minutes ago
Macau Hotel to Display Jacko ‘Moonwalk’ Glove A hotel in the glitzy Asian gambling haven of Macau will display Michael Jackson’s rhinestone-encrusted glove after paying 350,000 dollars for the piece of pop history at auction, the hotel said on Sunday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 18 minutes ago
John Travolta, Family Attend Opening of New Movie John Travolta and his family have helped raise money for charities in their home state of Florida with a screening of his new comedy Staff, AP NEWS - 27 minutes ago
CORRECTS RI Bishop-Kennedy (Stations: Please substitute the following for V3958, slugged RI Bishop-Kennedy, which moved at 5:05 a.m. Eastern time. The new version CORRECTS Kennedy not disclosing how bishop told him of ban sted in discussions.) Ray Henry, AP NEWS - 31 minutes ago
Ugandans Upset Over Praise for Former Dictator Ugandan officials say they are offended that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has praised former dictator Idi Amin. Staff, AP NEWS - 40 minutes ago
Historic Health Care Bill Clears Senate Hurdle A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. Staff, AP NEWS - 41 minutes ago
Israeli Aircraft Strike Gaza Targets Israeli aircraft attacked two suspected weapons-making factories and a smuggling tunnel in the Gaza Strip early Sunday in what the military said was retaliation for Palestinian rocket fire into southern Israel. Josef Federman, AP NEWS - 42 minutes ago
Top Iran Reformer Sentenced to 6 Years in Jail A top reformer has been sentenced to six years in jail after he stood trial on charges of fomenting unrest to topple the Iranian regime, his lawyer said Sunday. Ali Akbar Dareini, AP NEWS - 45 minutes ago
US Health Reform Moves on Plans for a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system narrowly clear their first hurdle. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 57 minutes ago
Sizing Up the Kennedy Dynasty’s Next Generation Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family’s long-running political dynasty is over. Andrew Miga, AP NEWS - 57 minutes ago
Death Toll Rises in China Mine Blast Hopes are fading that more survivors will be found after China’s latest mine diaster. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 57 minutes ago
Iran Begins War Games to Protect Nuclear Sites Iran’s state TV says the country has begun large-scale air defense war games aimed at protecting nuclear facilities against any possible attack. Staff, AP NEWS - 62 minutes ago
Jacko ‘Moonwalk’ Glove Sells for 350,000 Dollars The rhinestone-encrusted glove worn by pop icon Michael Jackson for his first “moonwalk” dance in 1983 sold Saturday for 350,000 dollars at a frenzied auction in New York. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Gaza Armed Groups Agree to Halt Rockets: Hamas Hamas’s armed wing on Sunday said that armed groups in its Gaza Strip stronghold had finalised a deal to stop firing rockets into Israel, but said they would respond to Israeli raids. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
US Army Prisons Chief Defends Iraq Techniques The US army says its prison techniques in Iraq have cut the number of insurgents returning to the armed struggle, despite claims to the contrary from Baghdad, and plans to copy the methods in Afghanistan. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Iran Jails Former VP Over Vote Unrest: Report Iran has jailed former vice president Mohammad Ali Abtahi for six years on charges linked to protests over June’s presidential election, a moderate conservative website reported. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
‘Iran Will Strike Tel Aviv If Attacked’ An aide to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that if the Islamic republic is attacked, it will retaliate against the Israeli metropolis of Tel Aviv, official media reported on Sunday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Indonesian Ferry Sinks With More Than 260 on Board A ferry carrying up to 269 people sank in bad weather off the Indonesian island of Sumatra island Sunday, triggering a desperate search for survivors, police and transport officials said. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Pirates Seize Greek Ship off Yemen Pirates have seized a Greek bulk carrier off Yemen, the latest in a spate of hijackings in recent weeks, a Kenyan maritime official told AFP on Sunday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 78 minutes ago
Police Identify Gunman in Deadly Saipan Rampage The gunman who killed four people and wounded nine in a shooting rampage on the Pacific island of Saipan was identified Sunday as a Chinese national believed to be employed at the shooting range where the deaths occurred. Staff, AP NEWS - 79 minutes ago
5 Afghan Border Security Guards Killed in South A roadside bomb killed five Afghan border security guards traveling on a heavily used road in southern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on Sunday. Staff, AP NEWS - 79 minutes ago
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