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Some business owners hoped for better from Kentucky NASCAR race Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:51PMM. J. Haddix, 23, (right) and his fiancee Heather Bowman, 19, both of Sparta, were trying to make money to pay for their August 5, 2011 wedding hauling people from a gravel parking lot on Ky 35 about a mile to a shuttle run by Kentucky Speedway.
Why MPPs are calling it quits Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:51PMSome say the 14 Liberals are stepping down because they fear an electoral rout Oct. 6. But the MPPs themselves say it’s simply time to move on.
Google wants NZ file sharing law changed Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:43PMSearch giant sees presumption of guilt in key clause; wants it removed. read more
Ex-PQ minister new champion of a third way for Quebec Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:57PMFrançois Legault plans to launch a party to fill the political void in the province left by an unpopular Liberal government and an opposition in crisis
Kenya: Broker Kicks Off Fight Over Allotment of NSE Shares Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:45PMNairobi Stock Exchange's journey to public ownership hit a fresh bump last Friday after a collapsed stockbroker emerged from oblivion to claim its portion of the bourse, saying it had been assured of continued membership despite the financial troubles.
Somalia: Will the Prime Minister Uphold Media Freedom? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:44PMThe appointment of a new prime minister in Somalia amid protests and a media crackdown will do nothing to resolve the country's problems of corruption and cronyism, political analysts say. But they hope the new appointee may be able to do something about media freedom in the country.
Gaming becomes a real-world career option Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:34PMOne look at the new generation of video game enthusiasts, and you know that the so-called gaming-culture, the phenomenon, has acquired a lot more ground than before.
New Egypt finance minister in reshuffle to ease protest Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:22PMCAIRO, July 18 — Egypt picked a new finance minister yesterday as part of a broad cabinet reshuffle demanded by protesters camped out in central Cairo, and the outgoing minister said policy making had become “confused.” The changes went some way to fulfilling demands of protesters, who have also called for a swift trial of Hosni Mubarak, 83. The ...
Debt ceiling struggle enters critical phase Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:12PMSusan Ferrechio Chief Congressional Correspondent Follow her @susanferrechio With about two weeks left until an Aug. 2 deadline to raise the nation's borrowing limit, Congress this week will embark on a series of votes that will demonstrate just how far apart Democrats and Republicans are on finding a compromise on the debt ceiling. The top two leaders in the Senate, meanwhile, are ...
Ties too big for Delhi table Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:00PMIn the end, it may not be surprising if the rapid expansion in Indo-US relations also leads to the first big expansion of Indian official hospitality infrastructure in 64 years.
Fleming Island Home & Kitchens, Inc. Have a Win-Win Situation with U-Haul Products and Services on Board Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:43PMDanny and Maury Turner, owners of Fleming Island Home & Kitchens, Inc., located at 7319 Hwy. 17 N, recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the cabinet and home-improvement business they have been operating since 1970.
Difficult times are ahead Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:42PMEditor, Advertiser: First, let me say that I commend the Reese Board of Education for having the courage to do what is hard and not caving to personal feelings. More difficult cuts must be made in ...
Turkey responds to Kurdish autonomy vote with military offensive Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:39PMTurkish forces move in after more than a dozen soldiers killed by Kurdish rebels
They took on Murdoch Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:37PMNICK DAVIES On Monday, July 4, when Britain woke up to the news in the Guardian that in 2002 dead teenager Milly Dowler’s phone had been hacked by one of Rupert Murdoch’s papers, News of the World (NOTW) , Prime Minister David Cameron was in Kabul rubbing shoulders with President Hamid Karzai.
Cyrus Engerer leaves PN, joins Labour. Muscat, 'Gonzi has lost moral leadership' Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:12PMThe outspoken gay-rights activist has officially resigned from the PN in the wake of Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi s vote against the divorce bill last Wednesday, and has publicly called for Gonzi s resignation.
Middle East Protests: Syria, Jordan Demonstrations Turn Violent (VIDEO) Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:12PMWASHINGTON -- Journalists in Jordan say they were given orange vests by government officials in order to help them safely cover protests there today -- and then attacked by government security forces.
Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish rebels Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:10PMTurkish soldiers, air force bombers and helicopter gunships conducted a major offensive in southeastern Turkey on Friday after Kurdish legislators declared autonomy in the region and more than a dozen soldiers were killed there by Kurdish rebels.
Meals on Wheels price rise scraped Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:46PMPENSIONERS are celebrating victory today after a meals on wheels price hike plan was ditched – following a Daily Echo campaign.
US EQUITIES WEEK AHEAD: 2Q Earnings, Housing Data, Debt Vote Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:27PMUS EQUITIES WEEK AHEAD: 2Q Earnings, Housing Data, Debt Vote
EGYPT: Protests continue but activists divided over goals Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:53AMThousands of demonstrators continued their weeklong sit-in across Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday as more than 28 protest movements called for a “final warning” against the nation's ruling military council to make sweeping reforms and bring members of former President...
PN loses Cyrus Engerer to Labour as Gonzi no-vote on divorce triggers grassroot fury Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:13AMSliema's deputy mayor Cyrus Engerer has officially resigned from the Nationalist Party and has moved on to join Joseph Muscat's progressive party.
Japan agency says no timetable for reactor stress tests Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:57AMTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear safety agency said on Friday it could not estimate how long will it need to review safety tests of nuclear plants, keeping industry and the public guessing about the potential impact of the tests on power supplies.
Mumbai is not a soft terror target, says Chavan Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:57AMMaharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan speaks to Rajdeep Sardesai in this exclusive interview to CNN-IBN on Wednesday's triple blasts in Mumbai and how secured is the megapolis from terror. Edited excerpts:
Salameh retains Central Bank helm Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:46AMBEIRUT: Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s Cabinet renewed Riad Salameh’s term as the country’s Central Bank governor during its first session Thursday at Baabda Palace.
Lebanese lenders at risk from Middle East’s lowest-rated bonds Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:46AMLebanese banks and majority holders of the Middle East’s lowest-rated bonds, may be at risk should Syria’s popular uprising hurt Lebanon’s political stability and economic growth.
Mining revenue for cities Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:46AMA Progressive Conservative government would hold one cabinet meeting a year in Northern Ontario and fork over a portion of the taxes generated by new mines to northern municipalities.[...]
Emerging markets "represent major investment opportunity" Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:38AMSINGAPORE - Emerging markets - with their lower debt levels and younger, faster growing populations - represent a major investment opportunity.
Mikati to make first official visit to south Lebanon Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:32AMPrime Minister to visit south Lebanon in the next two days where he will visit various units of the Lebanese Army and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, Mikati’s press office says.
Police use batons to disperse Jordan protest Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:28AMJordanian police armed with batons clashed with hundreds of protesters shouting "the people want the reform of the regime" as the crowds attempted to march in downtown Amman Friday, Reuters witness says.
Nigeria: The Nation in Never-Never Land? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:59AMPutting recent developments together, there is an unreality about Nigeria three months after the April elections.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 7/12/2011 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:24PMRelease Time: For Immediate Release Location: James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:55 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: I think we’re ready. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here on this very, very warm day in the summer in Washington. I have no announcements to make, so I will go right to questions. Ben Feller of the Associated Press. Q Thanks ...
Ky. inmates sue over restrictions on pastor visits Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:14PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- A group of death row inmates in Kentucky have sued the state prison system, claiming that pastors have been illegally restricted from visiting them. The prison system changed its policy about a year ago, requiring inmates to place pastors on one of three slots on an inmate's visitation list to meet with them one-on-one. Previously, pastors had greater flexibility to ...
Finance ministry refuses to pay Rs 105cr to Air India Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:11PMDebt-ridden Air India does not seem to be getting life-saving money in a hurry.
Snarled traffic spoils speedway's debut Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:07PMLOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kentucky's long-awaited entry into NASCAR's top series veered into the fast lane of statewide politics Monday after a massive traffic jam during the weekend event left some irate fa
Online visa to spur more travel Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:48PMThe ‘visa on arrival policy’ will have a major positive impact on tourism and will help to increase tourist arrivals.
Business : Iraq initials $12 billion Shell gas deal Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:43PMBAGHDAD - Iraq signed a final draft agreement on Tuesday with Royal Dutch Shell and Mitsubishi for a $12 billion deal to capture flared gas at southern oilfields.
Thousands rally for Egypt military chief’s ouster Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:41PMCAIRO — Thousands of Egyptians rallied Tuesday for the downfall of Egypt’s military leader, as anger mounts over the army’s handling of a transition from the country’s former autocratic regime.
Video: The Chosin Few Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:30PMJust over 60 years ago in November and December of 1950 a vicious battle that most that Americans have never heard of was fought on the frozen land of what is now North Korea.
How to install kitchen cabinets without ruining a relationship Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:25PMThe instructions had no words, only pictures, and we couldn’t figure out what we had done wrong. Tentatively, I asked my partner - and project leader - if the hinges were in backward
McConnell, Boehner increase criticism of Obama Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:13PMMcConnell, Boehner increase criticism of Obama for failing to resolve dispute over debt limit
'Chavez recovering fast from surgery' Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:58AMThe Venezuelan government says President Hugo Chavez is recovering rapidly from an operation last month in which a cancerous tumor was removed from his body.
SE Asia Stocks: Fall due to euro debt fears Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:53AMBANGKOK, July 12 – Southeast Asian stock markets continued to slide today as fears that the euro zone debt crisis could spread dampened appetite for global risk assets while lower oil prices prompted selling in resource and commodities shares. Indonesia’s main share index dropped 1.4 per cent after hitting a record high on Friday. Jakarta is ...
Outgoing Cabinet extends long-standing emergency in Thailand's south over deadly insurgency Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:53AMBANGKOK - Thailand has extended a long-standing state of emergency in three insurgency-plagued southern provinces.
Obama challenges GOP to compromise on debt (video) Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:51AMWASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared on Monday there would be no deal on raising the government’s debt limit if Republicans won’t compromise, and he said he would not sign a short-term extension — raising the stakes on volatile negotiations with the clock ticking toward an Aug. 2 deadline.
Nigeria: 1,500 Days in Office - We've Remained People-Oriented, Says Fashola Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:49AMGovernor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday, reviewed the last 1,500 days of his administration and noted that the state government had kept faith with its promises and remained connected to the people.
Nigeria: How to Fulfil Abiola's Topmost Dream - Falomo, Jamiu Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:48AMYESTERDAY marked exactly 13 years that the presumed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential elections, Chief MKO Abiola, died in Federal Government detention while struggling to reclaim his mandate.
AIIMS docs on hunger protest for physician's comeback Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:43AMDoctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here Tuesday continued their indefinite hunger protest demanding reinstatement of a former resident brain surgeon who was cleared of charges of harassing a boy under his treatment.
Cabinet reshuffle - a damp squib? Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:42AMThe much anticipated cabinet reshuffle in the end stood out for what did not happen rather than the big-ticket changes that many thought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would make to give his government a new image. In the process, the larger message -- either political or on the economic front -- was clearly lacking in the exercise.
Infy, IIP data weigh on markets Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:40AMThe Nifty ended down 90 points at 5,526.
Ramesh people's choice despite reshuffle Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:33AMMaverick politician Jairam Ramesh remains popular with a large section of the people in an online poll.