Miners' Families Want Answers in China Mine Blast Grieving miners' families demanded answers Monday from mining officials about the underground gas explosion that left at least 104 men dead in northeastern China. Cara Anna, AP NEWS - 6 minutes ago
New Olive Planting Method Prompts Calif. Oil Boom An oil boom is under way in California’s agricultural heartland, as evolving tastes and a trend toward healthy fare have transformed a profession as old as civilization: olive production for the extra virgin market. Tracie Cone, AP NEWS - 10 minutes ago
Afghan Government Says 3 Afghan Soldiers Killed Afghan officials say three Afghan National Army soldiers have been killed and two others have been wounded by a roadside bomb in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan. Staff, AP NEWS - 17 minutes ago
Man Slashed by Kangaroo While Trying to Rescue Dog An Australian man was in stable condition Monday after being slashed across the abdomen and face by a kangaroo that was holding his dog underwater. Staff, AP NEWS - 33 minutes ago
Romania: President, Rival in Runoff Election Centrist President Traian Basescu will face a socialist former foreign minister in a Dec. 6 runoff presidential election, partial results showed Monday, in a race key to helping Romania emerge from a political and economic crisis. Alison Mutler, AP NEWS - 35 minutes ago
Over 100 Icebergs Drifting to N.Zealand: Official More than 100, and possibly hundreds, of Antarctic icebergs are floating towards New Zealand in a rare event which has prompted a shipping warning, officials said on Monday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago
Indonesia President Set to Act on Corruption Scandal Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was set to announce Monday “controversial” action on a high-level corruption scandal that has gripped the country for weeks and shaken his presidency. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago
Melting Icecaps to Damage Major Port Cities: WWF Flooding in the world’s major port cities caused by melting icecaps could cause up to 28 trillion dollars (18 trillion euros) in damage in 2050, environmental group WWF said in a report Monday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago
Indonesian Ferry Captain Blames Storm as Search Resumes The captain of an Indonesian ferry which sank killing 29 people rejected claims of overcrowding Monday and blamed a freak storm for the disaster, as officials launched an investigation. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago
Anger Builds as China Mine Toll Rises to 104 Relatives of victims angrily demanded answers Monday as hopes of finding more survivors after China’s worst mining disaster for two years took a blow with the death toll rising to 104. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago
Afghan Security Plans ‘A Tall Order’ Afghan government plans to boost army and police numbers massively have been greeted with scepticism by diplomats and military experts who say the figures are too ambitious. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago
Mobile Multimedia Revenues Tipped to Dethrone Text Multimedia services will surpass text messaging this year as the main source of mobile operators' non-voice revenues in the Asia-Pacific region, industry analyst IDC said Monday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago
Formerly Conjoined Twins Leave Intensive Care Recently separated conjoined Bangladeshi twins left intensive care on Monday and were adjusting well after their marathon operation, hospital officials said. Staff, AP FEATURES - 62 minutes ago
Thai Economy Shrinks 2.8 Percent in Q3: Data Thailand’s economy shrank by 2.8 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, signalling improvement on the previous quarter as export and tourism revenues pick up, official figures showed Monday. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 62 minutes ago
Taiwan Says 40 Fishermen Detained in Myanmar About 40 fishermen from four Taiwanese boats were held in Myanmar after being intercepted by naval forces, apparently on suspicions of illegal fishing, an official and media said here Monday. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 62 minutes ago
Real Salt Lake Down Galaxy for MLS Cup Crown Real Salt Lake stunned David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy, winning the Major League Soccer title 5-4 on penalties after the MLS CUP championship match ended 1-1 after extra time. Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 62 minutes ago
Real Salt Lake Down Galaxy for MLS Cup Crown Real Salt Lake stunned David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy, winning the Major League Soccer title 5-4 on penalties after the championship match ended 1-1 after extra time. Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 62 minutes ago
Iran Prez Seeks New Legitimacy in Visit to Brazil Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is seeking a new source of legitimacy while making his first visit to Brazil, a nation that maintains close ties to the U.S., Israel and other countries trying to halt Iran’s nuclear push. Bradley Brooks, AP NEWS - 72 minutes ago