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Iran launches war games to protect nuclear sites TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's armed forces launched large-scale air defense war games on Sunday to show off the country's deterrence capabilities in the face of pressure from the West over its nuclear program. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:24:11 -0500) Healthcare bill passes first Senate test WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A sweeping healthcare overhaul narrowly cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on Saturday, with Democrats casting 60 party-line votes to open debate on the biggest healthcare changes in decades. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:41:46 -0500) China mine explosion death toll reaches 92 HEGANG, China (Reuters) - The death toll from China's latest coal mine disaster reached 92 on Sunday, state television said, and hopes dimmed that more survivors would emerge after a gas blast at a colliery in the nation's far northeast. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:37:22 -0500) Israeli president plays down settlement work CAIRO (Reuters) - Israel's president said Sunday expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank was a "marginal" issue blocking resumption of peace talks with the Palestinians. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:14:12 -0500) Denmark says 65 leaders enrolled for climate talks COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Sixty-five world leaders have confirmed they will attend next month's U.N. climate conference in Copenhagen which Danish officials hope will bring strong political commitment for a new treaty to combat global warming. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:38:44 -0500) Iraqi parliament fails to reach election deal BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi parliament on Sunday failed to resolve an impasse threatening to delay the country's election in January, which could affect the U.S. military's plans for a partial pullout next year. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:01:25 -0500) Jackson's glove sells for $350,000 at auction NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's famous white glove sold for $350,000 at a memorabilia auction on Saturday, soaring far past pre-sale estimates, while a black jacket he wore during a 1989 world tour fetched $225,000. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:03:18 -0500) Militants could be invited to Afghan "Jirga" KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai could invite militants to attend a "Loya Jirga," or grand council meeting, aiming to seek peace and reconciliation with the Taliban, a spokesman said on Sunday. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:52:48 -0500) Overloaded Indonesian ferry sinks; 4 dead, most survive JAKARTA (Reuters) - An overloaded ferry sank in bad weather off Indonesia's Riau islands on Sunday, killing four while nearly 300 passengers survived the accident, officials said. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:29:45 -0500) "Big Bang" experiment advancing fast GENEVA (Reuters) - After a year's delay, scientists at the world's biggest accelerator have restarted an experiment to recreate "Big Bang" conditions that had sparked suggestions the earth would be sucked in by millions of black holes. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:45:54 -0500) All rights reserved. Users may download and print extracts of content from this website for their own personal and non-commercial use only. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters and the Reuters sphere logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Reuters group of companies around the world. © Reuters 2009 | |||||||||
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