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Fire breaks out at Berlin airport Join Discussion
A fire breaks out at Berlin's Tegel airport, forcing the authorities to divert flights from the German capital, officials say.
California to review gay marriage ban Join Discussion
California's top court says it will hear challenges to the gay marriage ban, but it will remain in place for now.
Rep. Boehner Re-elected House GOP Leader Join Discussion
NewsMax.com Nov 19 2008 9:37PM GMT

Top Stories

Welfare plan 'may cause poverty' Start Discussion
BBC Nov 21 2008 1:16AM GMT
New Hot Wheels raced to autistic boy after fire Start Discussion
CNN Nov 21 2008 2:48AM GMT
Blackberry makers launch iPhone assault Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times Nov 21 2008 2:58AM GMT
Release of 5 Guantanamo inmates ordered Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times Nov 21 2008 3:30AM GMT
Speedy relief at airport security -- family lines Start Discussion
CNN Nov 21 2008 4:13AM GMT

World Press

Hemp farmer to sue cops for R2,6m Start Discussion
Independent Online, News portal, Cape Town, South Africa
Czech Republic: Quo Vadis Start Discussion
Geopolitical Diary: The 'World Electoral Map' Start Discussion
Some good news for a change Start Discussion
In Sherlock Holmes stories, the dog that didn't bark is considered significant. That is not true when it comes to the Israeli-...
Child war victim shows courage to go on Start Discussion
Loss of hands doesn't deter young woman from Sierra Leone. Hers were hacked off in a machete attack in her native Sierra Leone...

BBC World

Fierce gun battle rocks Mogadishu Start Discussion
At least 15 people are killed as insurgents attack the Somali capital, Mogadishu, witnesses say.
Obama 'set to offer Clinton job' Start Discussion
US President-elect Barack Obama is "on track" to nominate Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, US media reports say.
Iraqis protest against troop deal Start Discussion
Supporters of Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr stage protests in Baghdad against a deal to allow US troops to remain in Iraq.
Top US justice official collapses Start Discussion
US attorney general Michael Mukasey collapsed while giving a speech and was taken to hospital, the justice department says.
Found: Body of Copernicus, man who revealed the solar system Start Discussion
Polish researchers say they have solved an ancient mystery and identified the remains of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

Alternative News

Too Much Stuff: How Our Profligate Consumerism Might Keep Us in Iraq Start Discussion
Wherever we go, our "stuff" goes with us -- in such large quantities that removing it could prove more daunting than inva...
The Time Has Come to Create a Real 'Liberal Media' Start Discussion
Deep-pocketed conservatives have long dominated the media landscape. If we want real change, it's time for progressives to figh...
America in Free Fall Start Discussion
Congress might adjourn without acting on the deepening economic crisis, leaving Obama to inherit the catastrophe.
Honeytrap Lies and Women Spies Start Discussion
Female spies have been the subject of cultural fascination since Mata Hari, but the realities they face are quite different from fi...
Where Are the Female Arnold Schwarzeneggers? Start Discussion
Unlike Ah-nold, no woman will ever burst into high political office without a lick of experience. And women with credentials don...

Tech News

Google empowers users to edit search results (AP) Start Discussion
If Google delivers useless search results, just erase them and you won't see them again.
Web ad sales rise slightly from prior quarter (AP) Start Discussion
Despite the bad economy, U.S. Internet advertising revenue rose in the third quarter, according to an analysis released Thursday.
Report: Obama's cell records improperly accessed (CNET) Start Discussion
President-elect Barack Obama's cell phone billing records were improperly accessed by employees of Verizon Wireless, CNN report...
Google to shut down virtual world website (Reuters) Start Discussion
Google Inc said it would shut down its three-dimensional virtual experience website by year end to focus more on its core search, a...
Verizon staff had unauthorized access to Obama's cell (Reuters) Start Discussion
Verizon Wireless said on Thursday that some employees had gained unauthorized access and viewed a personal cell phone account held ...

Religion News

Indian PM appeals against caste, religious divisions Start Discussion
Yahoo! Canada Nov 21 2008 7:39AM GMT
Church News: No harm in doing without Start Discussion
Barbados Daily Nation Nov 21 2008 7:56AM GMT
Malegaon accused, ATS officers are Hindus, minister tells critics Start Discussion
NetIndia123.com Nov 21 2008 7:56AM GMT
Jacko embraces Islam; changes name to Mikaeel Start Discussion
Sify Nov 21 2008 7:55AM GMT
Convert: Michael Jackson 'becomes a Muslim' Start Discussion
Yahoo! News Australia Nov 21 2008 7:53AM GMT

Political News

Verizon Staff Had Unauthorized Access to Obama's Cell Start Discussion
ABC News Nov 21 2008 8:02AM GMT
Bush Takes Financial Reform Agenda to APEC Forum Start Discussion
ABC News Nov 21 2008 8:02AM GMT
US President-elect Obama Choses Billionaire Lady to Fill Commerce Secretary Job Start Discussion
Sofia News Agency Nov 21 2008 8:03AM GMT
Dear Trademark Filers: You Cannot Get Trademarks Based On Barack Obama's Name Start Discussion
Techdirt Nov 21 2008 8:03AM GMT
Obama pick hints border security trumps anti-terrorism Start Discussion
Houston Chronicle Nov 21 2008 8:04AM GMT

US News

Dems want Big 3 bailout spending plan Start Discussion
CNN Nov 20 2008 7:30PM GMT
Bailout not needed, say folks near Honda plant Start Discussion
CNN Nov 21 2008 12:21AM GMT
At Ohio diner, auto bailout not on their menu Start Discussion
CNN Nov 21 2008 1:52AM GMT
New Hot Wheels raced to autistic boy after fire Start Discussion
CNN Nov 21 2008 2:48AM GMT
U.S. power will decline, council advises Start Discussion
CNN Nov 21 2008 3:14AM GMT