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 HEADLINES — Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Iraqi Lawmakers Delay Vote on Election Law Dispute
Iraqi lawmakers are seeking a compromise in a dispute over an election law that was vetoed by a vice president, throwing national polls slated for January into question.
Staff, AP NEWS - 5 minutes ago

Quick Restart of Big Bang Machine Stuns Scientists
Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world’s largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.
Alexander G. Higgins, AP NEWS - 10 minutes ago

White Farmers Relocate to Nigeria
Zimbabwe was once considered southern Africa’s bread-basket until Presidents Mugabe’s controversial land reforms gave white-owned farms to landless blacks.
Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 11 minutes ago

Diplomat: Iran Needs Uranium for Hospitals
A top Iranian diplomat has said his nation needs enriched uranium to power some 200 hospitals and insisted “guarantees” were needed before they could consider a storage deal with Turkey.
Staff, AP FEATURES - 18 minutes ago

Buddhists From 2 Koreas Hold Joint Ceremony
Buddhist monks from South and North Korea held a joint ceremony at a temple in the communist country Saturday in a continuation of civic exchanges between the nations despite a bloody naval skirmish earlier this month.
Kwang-Tae Kim, AP NEWS - 22 minutes ago

Pope and Anglican Leader Agree on Closer Relations
The archbishop of Canterbury held his first talks Saturday with Pope Benedict XVI since the Roman Catholic church’s unprecedented invitation to disaffected Anglicans, with the Vatican saying the two sides still want to press ahead for closer relations.
Victor L. Simpson, AP NEWS - 29 minutes ago

Iran to Hold War Games to Protect Nuclear Sites
Iranian state TV is reporting that the country will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting nuclear facilities against any possible attack.
Staff, AP NEWS - 30 minutes ago

Al-Qaeda Seizes Japan Hostage in Yemen: Tribal Source
Al-Qaeda gunmen have seized a Japanese engineer from his tribal kidnappers in Yemen, a tribal source who has been seeking to negotiate his release said on Saturday.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 35 minutes ago

Egypt Will Not Be ‘Lax’ in Defending Nationals: Mubarak
President Hosni Mubarak warned on Saturday that Cairo will be firm in dealing with those who harm Egyptians, following attacks on its nationals in Algeria and Sudan over a World Cup football match.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 35 minutes ago

US Soldier Jailed for Six Months After Iraq Offences
A US soldier who abused fellow troops in Iraq and then lied about it was on Saturday sentenced to six months in jail, fined almost 6,000 dollars and demoted, the American military said.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 35 minutes ago

Egypt Vows to Be Firm After World Cup Defeat
President Hosni Mubarak vowed on Saturday that Egypt will be firm in dealing with attacks on its nationals, amid hot tempers and a diplomatic spat with Algeria over a World Cup football showdown.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 35 minutes ago

Death Toll ‘Rises to 42’ in China Mining Accident
An explosion at a coal mine in northeast China early Saturday killed at least 42 workers, state news agency Xinhua said, citing emergency services.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 35 minutes ago

Brown Visits Scene of Massive Floods
Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Saturday visited the scene of massive floods that killed one person and stranded hundreds after the heaviest rainfall on record in England.
Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 35 minutes ago

Dalai Lama Praises Obama on Tibet Issue
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday praised US President Barack Obama for taking up the issue of Tibet “very seriously” with Chinese leaders on his recent trip to China.
Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 35 minutes ago

Resort Island Reels After Deadly Attack by Gunman
The gunman who carried out Saipan’s most violent attack in recent memory ended his life on the same rocky cliffs where numerous Japanese leapt to their deaths to avoid capture by U.S. troops during World War II.
Gemma Casas, AP NEWS - 42 minutes ago

 8 am
China Says 42 Dead, 66 Trapped in Mine Explosion 7:57 AM
Postal Service to Resume North Pole Santa Letters 7:53 AM
GOP: Health Test Recommendations Could Affect Care 7:53 AM
US to Drop Shooting Case Against Blackwater Guard 7:52 AM
Mubarak Vows Not to Tolerate Attacks on Egyptians 7:52 AM
Obama Trumpets Asia Trip as Boost to US Economy 7:50 AM
Levin: Could Be More E-Mails From Ft. Hood Suspect 7:50 AM
1st Senate Vote Looms on Health Legislation 7:49 AM
Italian Police Arrest 2 Linked to Mumbai Attacks 7:45 AM
Astronauts Gear Up for 2nd Spacewalk of Mission 7:45 AM
Travolta Appears at Fundraiser in Fla. Hometown 7:44 AM
Russia President Criticizes Ruling Party Over Vote 7:42 AM
3 Men Blow Themselves Up in Pakistani Kashmir 7:42 AM
Pope and Anglican Leader Agree on Closer Relations 7:40 AM
Collider Restarts After Hitch 7:31 AM
Iran to Hold Aerial Defence War Games 7:10 AM
Separate Clashes Kill 23 Taliban in Afghanistan 7:10 AM
Putin Backs Medvedev’s Call for Russia Modernization 7:10 AM
Obama Touts Asia Trade to Create Jobs 7:10 AM
 7 am
Europe: Proton Beams Circulate in Big Bang Machine 6:31 AM
Travolta, Family Attend Opening of ‘Old Dogs’ 6:25 AM
Iraqi Lawmakers Seek to End Election Crisis 6:17 AM
Putin Calls for Modernization of Russian Economy 6:14 AM
Quotations of the Day 6:12 AM
Women Run in Style in Paris Stiletto Race 6:10 AM
Death Toll ‘Rises to 42’ in China Mining Accident 6:10 AM
Spanish Crew Members Freed by Pirates Arrive Home 6:10 AM
‘Irrefutable’ Proof US Student Murdered Briton 6:10 AM
China Mine Explosion Kills Dozens 6:01 AM
 6 am
Conflicting Blast Reports Reflect Fear in Pakistan 5:46 AM
Sentence Request for US Woman in Italy Murder Case 5:46 AM
Israel Arrests West Bank Security Agents: Palestinians 5:11 AM
Japan Hostage in Yemen Seized by al-Qaeda: Source 5:11 AM
Italian Police Arrest Two Linked to Mumbai Attacks 5:11 AM
US Senate Gears Up for Key Health Vote Saturday 5:11 AM
Vodafone Seeks More Time to Reply to Indian Tax Claim 5:11 AM
Australia Executives Suspended Over Banknote Probe 5:11 AM
Vodafone Seeks More Time to Reply to Indian Tax Claim 5:11 AM
Wenger Puts Brave Face on Van Persie Loss 5:11 AM
Scholes Urges Fergie to Carry on and on 5:11 AM
Tories Say Would Pull Troops Out of Germany 5:11 AM
Mum of Bangladeshi Twins ‘Overjoyed’ at Op Success 5:11 AM
Second Bangladeshi Twin Wakes, Blows Raspberry 5:11 AM
Bangladeshi Mom Wants Twins to Stay in Australia 5:05 AM
 5 am
Sri Lanka to Release 136,000 Tamil War Refugees 4:43 AM
Levin: May Be More Troubling E-Mails From Hasan 4:36 AM
Warrant: Drug in Jackson Case Came From Vegas Firm 4:25 AM
Italian Police Arrest 2 Linked to Mumbai Attacks 4:22 AM
Sentence Request for US Woman in Italy Murder Case 4:21 AM
31 Dead, 82 Trapped After China Mine Blast: Media 4:10 AM
Obama Afghan Decision to Come After Thanksgiving 4:10 AM
Death Threats for Thai PM in Pro-Thaksin Stronghold: MP 4:10 AM
Japan Rugby Team Beat Canada 27-6 4:10 AM
Second Bangladesh Twin Wakes 4:10 AM
US Experts to Visit Pyongyang Before Envoy: Yonhap 4:10 AM
 4 am
The Nation’s Weather 3:52 AM
Guests for the Sunday TV News Shows 3:41 AM
Afghan Police Are Weak Link in Security Force 3:33 AM
Sri Lanka to Release 136,000 War-Displaced Tamils 3:29 AM
Australia Issues ‘Catastrophic’ Alerts as Fires Rage 3:10 AM
Australia Issues ‘Catastrophic’ Alerts as Fires Rage 3:10 AM
Sri Lanka to Free War-Displaced Civilians 3:10 AM
Taiwan PM Urges China to Withdraw Missiles: Report 3:10 AM
S.Koreans Mourn Rising Star Supermodel 3:10 AM
Michael Jackson Glove Among Items at Music Auction 3:04 AM
 3 am
Chavez Praises Carlos the Jackal 2:54 AM
Robbery Motive in Deaths of 5 in Rural Arkansas 2:53 AM
Report: Italy Arrests 2 for Mumbai Attacks 2:52 AM
China Says 37 Dead, 71 Trapped in Mine Explosion 2:44 AM
Porn Mogul’s Son to Be Tried in Girlfriend’s Death 2:36 AM
EU Leaders Face Flak as New President Keeps Low Profile 2:10 AM
High-Living Singapore Monk Jailed for Fraud 2:10 AM
 2 am
Buddhists From 2 Koreas to Hold Joint Ceremony 1:48 AM
Researcher: Faint Writing Seen on Shroud of Turin 1:25 AM
Army Relents, Will Allow Media at Palin Book Event 1:22 AM
Calif. Launches Probe Into Scam Targeting Churches 1:21 AM
Police: NC Girl Raped, Killed on Day She Was Taken 1:19 AM
Moderate Dems Pivotal in Saturday Health Care Vote 1:17 AM
15 Dead, 114 Trapped After China Mine Blast: Media 1:10 AM
31 Dead, 82 Trapped Ain China Mine Blast: Media 1:10 AM
Fort Hood Shooter Talked With Radical Cleric: Report 1:10 AM
15 Dead, 114 Trapped Ain China Mine Blast: Media 1:10 AM
 1 am
Chavez Praises Carlos the Jackal 12:58 AM
China Says 31 Dead, 82 Trapped in Mine Explosion 12:53 AM
UC Students Occupy Buildings to Protest Fee Hike 12:30 AM
China Says 23 Dead, 90 Trapped in Mine Explosion 12:21 AM
Car Strikes Crowd Outside Ala. School, 1 Killed 12:15 AM
Over a Hundred China Miners Trapped After a Blast 12:10 AM
139 Miners Trapped After a Blast in China 12:10 AM
15 Dead, 114 Trapped After China Mine Blast: Media 12:10 AM
Dragons, Pumas in Search of Morale Boost 12:10 AM
Johnson’s Backs Against All Black Wall 12:10 AM
Smith Shrugs off Scotland Speculation 12:10 AM
Elsom Exploits Worry Scotland 12:10 AM
Desperate Liverpool Face City Crunch 12:10 AM
Thailand Must End Detention of Hmong: Rights Group 12:10 AM
‘King’ James Scores 40 as Cavs Down Pacers 12:10 AM
Parker-Broderick Surrogacy Case Jury Breaks 12:07 AM
Today in History - Nov. 21 12:00 AM
 12 am
Car Strikes Crowd Outside Ala. School, 1 Killed 11:52 PM
Occupation of UC Berkeley Building Ends 11:44 PM
No Appeal of Dismissed Conviction in MySpace Case 11:35 PM
Dozens Occupying UC Berkeley Building Arrested 11:34 PM
China Says 15 Dead, 114 Trapped in Mine Explosion 11:18 PM
Resort Island Reels After Deadly Attack by Gunman 11:18 PM
Death of Drew Brees' Mother Ruled a Suicide 11:15 PM
Jackson Doctor ‘Waited Over an Hour’ Before 911 Call 11:10 PM
US Lawmakers Press on Taiwan Arms Sales 11:10 PM
11 Dead, 118 Trapped After China Mine Blast: Media 11:10 PM
 11 pm
Museum: Galileo’s Fingers, Tooth Are Found 10:54 PM
Prosecutor: Alleged Maui Spy Is Difficult But Sane 10:46 PM
Obituaries in the News 10:43 PM
China Says 11 Dead After Coal Mine Explosion 10:40 PM
3-Year-Old Leads Toddler to Safety in Ariz. Fire 10:36 PM
Levin: May Be More Troubling E-Mails From Hasan 10:33 PM
AP NewsAlert 10:31 PM
Driver Loses Control, Hits 11 People in Alabama 10:25 PM
Obama Afghan Decision to Come After Thanksgiving 10:10 PM
Colombia Says Its Military on ‘Maximum Alert’ 10:10 PM
Injured Beckham Vows to Play MLS Cup Final 10:10 PM
Obama’s Senate Allies Eye Key Health Care Victory 10:10 PM
Philly Transit Union Ratifies Labor Pact 10:04 PM
 10 pm
Authorities: Man Tied Lizards to Chest at Airport 9:58 PM
Arizona Police Arrest Parents of Rape Victim 9:49 PM
Driver Loses Control, Hits 11 People in Alabama 9:45 PM
Levi Johnston’s Mother Gets 3 Years in Drug Case 9:38 PM
GOP Report: Deal With Sacramento Mayor Was Rushed 9:37 PM
Bond Set at $100K in ESPN Reporter Videos Case 9:26 PM
Senator: USPS to Resume North Pole Santa Letters 9:12 PM
More Swim World Records Expected in Singapore 9:10 PM
Texas High Court Agrees to Rehear Exxon Case 9:08 PM
1 Dead, 3 Injured in Arizona Mobile Home Fire 9:08 PM
US Military Deaths in Afghanistan Region at 842 9:06 PM
 9 pm
US Military Deaths in Iraq War at 4,364 8:59 PM
13 Charged in $19M Central Oregon Bank Fraud 8:59 PM
35 Students Rescued From Burning Bus on NYC Bridge 8:51 PM

US WAR SHEET
  Iraq Afghanistan  
Days 2,439 2,967  
GIs Killed in Action 3,476 649 DoD
Non-Hostile GI Deaths 889 192 DoD
GIs Severely Wounded 13,883 2,678 DoD
Current Troop Deployment 124,000 68,000 AP , AP
Total Cost (approved through Sept 30, 2009) $711 Bln $219 Bln AP
Cost Per Day (Avg) $298 Mil $75.2 Mil
casualty status updated November 17, 2009

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