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Afghan Taliban deny meeting with UN (AP)

Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:08 AM PST

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband, center, listens, during a joint news conference with Dr Rangin Spanta, left, Senior Advisor to the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Kai Eide, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, at the end of the conference on Afghanistan, in London, Thursday Jan. 28, 2010. Major world powers held talks seeking an end to the conflict in Afghanistan, drafting plans to hand over security responsibilities to local forces and quell the insurgency with an offer of jobs and housing to lure Taliban fighters to renounce violence.(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)AP - The Taliban on Saturday denied reports that their representatives met with a U.N. official to discuss prospects for peace in Afghanistan, calling them "futile and baseless" rumors.

Gov't officials, bankers meet in Davos (AP)

Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:34 AM PST

Congressman from Massachusetts and Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, USA, Barney Frank speaks with journalists as he arrives for a bankers meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Saturday Jan. 30, 2010. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)AP - Government officials and regulators from several nations met behind closed doors Saturday with a host of international bankers, talking up proposals for regulation that have many in the financial sector concerned.

China warns US on planned arms sales to Taiwan (AP)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:02 PM PST

FILE - In this July 20, 2006 photo, a U.S.-made Patriot missile is launched during the annual Han Kuang No. 22 exercises in Ilan County, 80 kilometers (49 miles) west of Taipei, Taiwan. The United States is planning to sell US$6.4 billion in arms, including Black Hawk helicopters, Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles, mine hunter ships and information technology, to Taiwan, a move that will infuriate China and test whether President Barack Obama's efforts to improve trust with Beijing will carry the countries through a tense time. (AP Photo/File)AP - China angrily summoned the U.S. ambassador on Saturday and warned that a plan to sell $6.4 billion in arms to Taiwan would harm already strained ties. One Chinese expert said the sale would give Beijing a "fair and proper reason" to accelerate weapons testing.

Japan not as worried about US Toyota recalls (AP)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:03 PM PST

A Toyota dealer is seen in Kamp-Lintfort, western Germany, Friday Jan.29, 2010. Toyota's still-expanding recalls over faulty gas pedals and an unprecedented decision to stop selling and building some of its top-selling models in the U.S. are costing the carmaker dearly: industry analysts are already forecasting its market share will sink to its lowest since 2006. Japanese Trade Minister Masayuki Naoshima sounded a note of alarm Friday about the tarnished reputation of Toyota Motor Corp., the nation's iconic automaker. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)AP - American Toyota owners are understandably alarmed about ballooning recalls over faulty gas pedals and floor mats. In Japan, the automaker's home market, where there have been no such recalls, the reaction is — also understandably — muted.

Scenes of survival and of death in desperate Haiti (AP)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:58 PM PST

Men take out a washing machine while looting at a home appliance store in downtown Port-au-Prince, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. Sporadic looting continues as earthquake survivors scavenge for anything they can find in the rubble left by Haiti's Jan. 12 earthquake. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)AP - They are the latest scenes of survival and of death in Haiti's deadliest disaster — a looter shot dead for breaking into an appliance store and crowds erecting new houses on shaky ground.

Southeastern US stares down icy, snowy weekend (AP)

Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:29 AM PST

A male Downy Woodpecker lands on a bird feeder as snow falls on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 in Nashville, Tenn. A winter storm brought several inches of snow and sleet to Tennessee. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)AP - A thick band of heavy snow, freezing rain and cold temperatures was spreading across southeastern states early Saturday, promising a messy weekend of slick roads, power outages and prime sledding for kids out of school.

Bin Laden blasts US for climate change (AP)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:24 PM PST

FILE - This is an undated photo of al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden issued a new audio message claiming responsibility for the Christmas day bombing attempt in Detroit and vowed further attacks. (AP Photo, File)AP - Osama bin Laden sought to draw a wider public into his fight against the United States in a new message Friday, dropping his usual talk of religion and holy war and focusing instead on an unexpected topic: global warming.

Music world readies for its big event (AP)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 08:20 PM PST

In this image released by Hope for Haiti Now, Sheryl Crow performs at 'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief', on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark Davis/Hope for Haiti Now)AP - From parties to rehearsals to gift suites, Grammy-related activities were taking over L.A.'s weekend scene in advance of Sunday night's awards show at Staples Center. Here's a tour around town:

McCarron accuses PGA star Mickelson of 'cheating' (AP)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 09:22 PM PST

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2009, file photo, Scott McCarron watches his birdie chip to the ninth green narrowly miss in the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. McCarron accused Phil Mickelson of 'cheating' for using wedges that are allowed under a legal technicality. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)AP - Already missing Tiger Woods because of a sex scandal, the PGA Tour headed into another mess Friday when a player accused Phil Mickelson of "cheating" for using wedges that are allowed under a legal technicality.

Skyrocketing costs may have doomed NYC trial plan (AP)

Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:35 AM PST

Stephen Shallash has lunch framed by the reflection of the court houses on Foley Square in the window of Corte Cafe at the corner of Duane and Lafayette Streets, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 in New York. Facing growing opposition to its plans to hold the Sept. 11 terrorist trial in New York City, the Obama administration is considering moving the proceedings elsewhere. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)AP - A letter and a speech may have doomed plans to bring the Sept. 11 terror trial to New York.

Obama, Republicans clash in unusual session (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 02:03 PM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the GOP House Issues Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, January 29, 2010. REUTERS/Larry DowningReuters - President Barack Obama on Friday engaged in a rare face-to-face showdown with Republican critics and testily accused them of trying to block his policies while urging them to "join with me" in creating jobs.

Toyota chief apologizes for huge recall (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 10:01 PM PST

A salesman walks amid the Toyota vehicles on the lot, including Toyota Camrys (front), at Boch Toyota in Norwood, Massachusetts January 27, 2010. REUTERS/Brian SnyderReuters - Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda apologized for the recall of millions of vehicles around the world, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported, as the deepening recall crisis threatened to further damage its sales and delay an earnings recovery.

U.S. suspends medical evacuations from Haiti (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 09:39 PM PST

A man, bleeding from the head after a fight between suspected looters and security personnel, squats outside a household appliances store in downtown Port au Prince January 29, 2010. REUTERS/Marco Dormino/UN/MINUSTAH/HandoutReuters - The U.S. military said on Friday it has stopped flying Haitian earthquake victims to the United States for medical attention following concerns by some state governments about who will pay for the treatment.

Economy soars 5.7 percent, fastest in 6 years (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 02:05 PM PST

People shop at Target in New York, December 18 , 2009. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonReuters - The economy grew at its fastest pace in more than six years in the fourth quarter, surprising economists, as businesses curbed their aggressive cut in stocks and stepped up spending.

China warns U.S. Taiwan arms sales threaten cooperation (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:56 PM PST

Navy sailors stand guard aboard a US-made Kidd class warship in Keelung, in 2005. The United States on Friday approved 6.4 billion dollars in weapons for Taiwan to help counter China's growing military, angering the rising Asian giant which warned of Reuters - China warned on Saturday that Washington's announcement of arms sales to Taiwan would badly hurt ties between the two global powers, widening rifts in their far-reaching relationship.

Obama unveils $33 billion tax credit to boost jobs (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 09:54 AM PST

President Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting at the University of Tampa Bob Martinez Sports Center in Tampa, Florida, January 28, 2010. REUTERS/Larry DowningReuters - President Barack Obama on Friday proposed $33 billion in tax credits to coax small businesses into hiring workers as he underscored his commitment to pushing job creation to the top of his agenda.

U.S. government weighs other sites for 9/11 trial (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 07:19 PM PST

Reuters - The Obama administration has begun looking for places other than the heart of New York City to prosecute the accused September 11 attack plotters in the face of fierce criticism tied to security and costs, U.S. officials said on Friday.

Activist convicted for slaying Kansas abortion doctor (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 01:23 PM PST

Scott Roeder appears via video in Sedgwick County District Court in Wichita, Kansas, June 2, 2009. REUTERS/KSN TVReuters - An anti-abortion activist who admitted he gunned down one of America's few late-term abortion providers was convicted of first-degree murder on Friday after he testified he had to stop the doctor from performing more abortions.

Taliban deny meeting UN envoy for Afghan peace talks (AFP)

Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:39 AM PST

Taliban fighters are seen during a patrol in Ghazni province, on January 23. The Taliban denied Saturday that leaders of the Islamist group fighting to overthrow the Afghan government had met with UN representatives to discuss bringing peace to Afghanistan.(AFP/File)AFP - The Taliban denied Saturday that leaders of the Islamist group fighting to overthrow the Afghan government had met with UN representatives to discuss bringing peace to Afghanistan.

Blair says no regrets for removing Saddam (AFP)

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:53 PM PST

TV sets show former British prime minister Tony Blair giving evidence to the Iraq War Inquiry. Blair said he had no regrets about removing Saddam Hussein after delivering a robust defence of the 2003 invasion of Iraq at a public inquiry into the war.(AFP/Ben Stansall)AFP - Former British prime minister Tony Blair said he had no regrets about removing Saddam Hussein after delivering a robust defence of the 2003 invasion of Iraq at a public inquiry into the war.
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