Pope's Christmas message says hope mustn't die in Syria, Nigeria Reuters - 2 hrs 34 mins agoVATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict used his Christmas message to the world on Tuesday to say people should never lose hope for peace, even in conflict-riven Syria and in Nigeria where he spoke of "terrorism" against Christians. … More »Pope's Christmas message says hope mustn't die in Syria, Nigeria
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict used his Christmas message to the world on Tuesday to say people should never lose hope for peace, even in conflict-riven Syria and in Nigeria where he spoke of "terrorism" against Christians. Marking the eighth Christmas season of his pontificate, the 85-year-old read his "Urbi et …
Over the fiscal cliff: How hard a landing? AP - 5 hrs agoEfforts to save the nation from going over a year-end "fiscal cliff" were in disarray as lawmakers fled the Capitol for their Christmas break. "God only knows" how a deal can be reached now, House Speaker John Boehner d … More »Over the fiscal cliff: How hard a landing?
Efforts to save the nation from going over a year-end "fiscal cliff" were in disarray as lawmakers fled the Capitol for their Christmas break. "God only knows" how a deal can be reached now, House Speaker John Boehner declared.
Health care tax hikes for 2013 may be just a start AP - 5 hrs agoNew taxes are coming Jan. 1 to help finance President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Most people may not notice. But they will pay attention if Congress decides to start taxing employer-sponsored health insurance, … More »Health care tax hikes for 2013 may be just a start
New taxes are coming Jan. 1 to help finance President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Most people may not notice. But they will pay attention if Congress decides to start taxing employer-sponsored health insurance, one of the options in play if lawmakers can ever agree on a budget deal to reduce federal deficits.
Durning, king of character actors, dies in NYC AP - 3 hrs agoLOS ANGELES (AP) — Charles Durning grew up in poverty, lost five of his nine siblings to disease, barely lived through D-Day and was taken prisoner at the Battle of the Bulge. More »Durning, king of character actors, dies in NYC
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charles Durning grew up in poverty, lost five of his nine siblings to disease, barely lived through D-Day and was taken prisoner at the Battle of the Bulge.
- TV star Jack Klugman dies at age 90 Good Morning America - 14 hrs ago
The longtime character actor died peacefully, with his wife, Peggy, at his side
- Gulf Arabs decry Iran "interference", Syria killings Reuters - 1 hr 26 mins ago
MANAMA (Reuters) - Six U.S.-allied Gulf Arab states demanded on Tuesday that Iran end what they called interference in the region, reiterating a long-held mistrust of their main rival. The Islamic Republic denies trying to subvert Saudi Arabia and its wealthy Gulf neighbors. A communique issued at the end of a two-day summit …
- Israel to build 942 more homes in east Jerusalem AP - 1 hr 56 mins ago
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has advanced a project for 942 more settler homes in east Jerusalem closer to construction as part of a new fast-track plan to tighten its grip on the territory.
- Firefighters killed in house fire 'ambush' The Lookout - 17 hrs ago
Two volunteer firefighters died and two others were wounded in an early morning attack at the blaze in western N.Y.
- Iran says defeats cyber attack on industrial sites Reuters - 3 hrs ago
DUBAI (Reuters) - An Internet virus attacked computers at industrial sites in southern Iran, in an apparent extension of a covert cyber war that initially targeted the country's nuclear facilities, an Iranian official said. Iran, the world's No. 5 oil exporter, has tightened online security since its uranium enrichment …
- Egypt to announce result of constitution vote on Tuesday Reuters - 5 hrs ago
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt will announce on Tuesday the official results of a vote on its new constitution, the head of the elections committee told state media on Monday, a step which paves the way for the formation of a new parliament in about two months. The creation of a new constitution is a vital step in Egypt's transition …
Zambia retain faith in winning squad Reuters - 4 hrs ago
LUSAKA (Reuters) - All but two of the squad who took Zambia to the last African Nations Cup title have been retained by coach Herve Renard for their defence in South Africa next month. Renard named a provisional … More »Zambia retain faith in winning squad
LUSAKA (Reuters) - All but two of the squad who took Zambia to the last African Nations Cup title have been retained by coach Herve Renard for their defence in South Africa next month. Renard named a provisional list of 26 players on Monday for the tournament, keeping faith in the rump of the squad who won a first continental …
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