Senate passes financial regulation bill Washington Post The Senate approved new far-reaching financial rules on Thursday aimed at preventing the risky behavior and regulatory failures that brought the economy to the brink of collapse two years ago and cost millions of Americans their jobs ... Senate approves financial overhaul Move to End Debate Hinged on Last-Minute Deal |
Sydney Morning Herald | Bangkok Street Fighting Continues, Death Toll Mounts Voice of America Street fighting continues in the Thai capital, Bangkok, as anti-government protesters try to push back soldiers who have surrounded their camp. At least 22 people were killed in the last two days and at least 170 wounded. ... Thailand PM Abhisit in pledge to end Bangkok protest On the scene: Bangkok at boiling point More deaths in Bangkok standoff |
The Guardian | Pakistani Taliban Behind Times Sq. Plot, Holder Says New York Times More firmly and publicly than before, senior officials of the Obama administration on Sunday blamed the failed attempt to blow up a bomb in Times Square on the Pakistani Taliban, an accusation that should increase pressure on the ... Pakistani Taliban Behind Times Square Bomb Plot, Officials Say Obama adviser: Times Square bombing suspect linked to Taliban White House says Pakistan Taliban behind NY bomb |
Telegraph.co.uk | 4 missing W.Va. miners dead; final toll at 29 The Associated Press MONTCOAL, W.Va. รข€" Rescue workers found four bodies deep in a West Virginia coal mine, dashing the fading hopes of finding more survivors of a violent explosion that claimed 29 lives, making it the worst US mining disaster in a generation. ... Mines avoid crackdowns by ch » |
BBC News | Dozens killed in Kyrgyzstan unrest Los Angeles Times Opposition leaders say they have seized power after protesters storm government buildings and police fire on demonstrators. By Alex Rodriguez The sm » |
CBC.ca | In New York, Mix of Emotions Over 9/11 Trial Move New York Times » |
Aljazeera.net | Obama's State of the Union address will focus on economy Los Angeles Times The president is expected to c » |
