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Kyrgyz forces staged raids Monday in the tense south, killing two people and wounding 23, to find those behind deadly ethnic clashes in the volatile Central Asian state, authorities said.

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 HEADLINES — Monday, September 6th, 2010

Today in History
Today is Monday, Sept. 6, the 249th day of 2010. There are 116 days left in the year. This is Labor Day.
The Associated Press, AP NEWS - 11 minutes ago

Afghan Captors Release Japanese Reporter
A Japanese journalist who was abducted by militants in Afghanistan five months ago has been freed by his captors and left the country, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said.
Tomoko A. Hosaka, AP NEWS - 14 minutes ago

Report: NKorea Ready for Major Party Conference
North Korea staged a massive celebration rehearsal for its biggest political conference in 30 years, a news report said, amid predictions that leader Kim Jong Il would use the meeting to give a key ruling party position to one of his sons.
Hyung-Jin Kim, AP NEWS - 20 minutes ago

Va. Woman Devours 181 Chicken Wings in NY Contest
The Black Widow of eating contests gobbled up nearly 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes, devouring the national championship record in Buffalo on Sunday.
Cristian Salazar, AP NEWS - 49 minutes ago

AP Source: Oracle, Ex-HP CEO Hurd in Talks for Job
Former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd is in talks to take a top executive job at Oracle Corp., the database software maker run by his friend Larry Ellison, a person with direct knowledge of the discussions said Sunday.
Jordan Robertson, AP NEWS - 51 minutes ago

Focus of Gulf Oil Disaster Shifts to Finding the Culprit
With a key piece of evidence raised from the depths of the Gulf of Mexico and BP’s Macondo well ruled a threat no longer, the focus shifts to what went wrong and who is to blame.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago

Germany to Extend Life of Nuclear Reactors
Germany said it would extend the life of its nuclear reactors by 12 years on average Monday after marathon talks on the controversial issue that will shape the energy policy of Europe’s top economy.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago

Iraqi Troops in Spotlight as Baghdad Bombers Kill 12
Iraqi security forces were under the spotlight Monday after a coordinated suicide attack on an army complex killed 12 people, with US troops among those who fired back in a bid to repel the operation.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago

Emergency Extended in NZ’s Quake-Hit Christchurch
New Zealand extended a state of emergency in earthquake-hit Christchurch Monday as troops enforced a no-go zone in the centre of the country’s second-biggest city.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago

Rescuers Mull Quickest Route to Trapped Chile Miners
The 33 miners trapped deep underground in Chile may be rescued as early as November, according to documents revealed, as relatives held a tearful vigil to mark a month since they were entombed.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 62 minutes ago

Former HP Boss May Move to Oracle
Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Mark Hurd, who resigned last month following a sex scandal, is in talks to join US software giant Oracle, the Wall Street Journal said on its website.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 63 minutes ago

Nadal Moves on at US Open, Murray Goes Home
Rafael Nadal swept into the last 16 at the US Open on Sunday, but Andy Murray’s campaign came to a shuddering halt.
Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 63 minutes ago

Tiger’s Reign in Danger as Mickelson, Stricker Eye PGA Win
Tiger Woods was in danger of losing his five-year grip on golf’s world number one ranking to Phil Mickelson or Steve Stricker in Monday’s last round of the PGA Deutsche Bank Championship.
Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 63 minutes ago

 11 pm
Tropical Depression Forms off Mexico Coast 10:59 PM
Taiwan’s HTC: IPhone’s ‘Quiet’ Challenger 10:29 PM
Asian Markets Climb After Positive US Jobs Data 10:15 PM
Germany to Extend Life of Nuclear Reactors 10:10 PM
National Tragedy as Dozens Die in Guatemala Landslides 10:10 PM
Most Japanese Want Kan to Stay as Japan PM: Polls 10:10 PM
Scandal-Hit Pakistan Well Beaten by England in Cricket Twenty20 10:10 PM
Rossi Leads Tributes to Tragic Moto2 Rider Tomizawa 10:10 PM
 10 pm
NZ Troops Provide Security in Earthquake-Hit City 9:28 PM
El Salvador: 3rd Migrant Survived Mexico Massacre 9:21 PM
Va. Woman Devours 181 Chicken Wings in NY Contest 9:16 PM
Former HP Boss May Move to Oracle: Report 9:10 PM
Report: Oracle, Ex-HP CEO Hurd in Talks Over Job 9:06 PM
 9 pm
Emergency Extended in New Zealand’s Quake-Hit Christchurch 8:10 PM
Wawrinka Beats Murray at US Open 8:10 PM
Nadal Leads Spanish Charge at US Open 8:10 PM
6 Small Earthquakes Shake Parts of Oklahoma 8:08 PM
 8 pm
Obama Seeks to Shore Up Support for Wis. Democrats 7:48 PM
Backyard Volunteers Helping Track Firefly Numbers 7:47 PM
1 ‘Censored’ Bar Won’t Stop Online Prostitution 7:42 PM
Guatemala Mudslides Kill at Least 38; 2 Buses Hit 7:32 PM
Brazilian Superstar Ivete Sangalo Plays NY Arena 7:28 PM
Want Cheapskates to Spend? Hawk Gizmos That Save 7:14 PM
‘National Tragedy’ in Guatemala as Landslides Kill Dozens 7:10 PM
Isaac Julien’s Art Seeks to ‘Allegorise’ News Tragedy 7:10 PM
Cuban Blogger Sanchez Calls Media Prize a ‘Shield’ 7:10 PM
Congo: 70 Dead, 200 Missing in 2 Boat Capsizes 7:08 PM
 7 pm
Attorney: JetBlue Attendant in NYC Flap Resigned 6:24 PM
3 Killed in Suicide Attack on Russian Base 6:14 PM
Chile Mine Disaster Exposes Old Family Feuds 6:10 PM
Sceptical Green Urges Smart Billions to Fight Warming 6:10 PM
Avatar Director Vows to Return for Amazon Tribe Fight 6:10 PM
Mubarak Concerned Over ‘New Dangers’ in the Gulf 6:10 PM
Two Yemeni Journalists Being Held Incommunicado: Lawyer 6:10 PM
Get Ready for Break-Up of Belgium: Top Minister 6:10 PM
Bumper Profits Fail to Dispel Wider Worries 6:10 PM
Japanese Maestro Ozawa Makes Comeback After Surgery 6:10 PM
Fuel Tankers, Buses Ablaze in Nigeria Road Crash 6:10 PM
Calm Returns, But a Mozambican Family Still Struggles to Eat 6:10 PM
AP News in Brief at 5:58 P.m. EDT 6:07 PM
 6 pm
Sen. Byrd’s Family Denounces Campaign Attack Ad 5:41 PM
Congo: 70 Dead, 200 Missing in 2 Boat Capsizes 5:40 PM
Iran: Israeli Attack Would Mean Its Own Demise 5:27 PM
Accident at German Flight Show Kills 1, Injures 38 5:17 PM
Bahrain Presses Terror Charges Against Opposition Leaders 5:10 PM
Netanyahu Seeks ‘New Solutions’ to Palestinian Conflict 5:10 PM
Syrian Soap Causes Ramadan Stir 5:10 PM
Emotional Ceremony for Chile Miners as One Month Marked 5:10 PM
‘National Tragedy’ in Guatemala as Landslides Kill Dozens 5:10 PM
‘The American’ Reigns at Weekend Box Office 5:10 PM
Afridi Blasts Hameed in Pakistan Corruption Row 5:10 PM
Nadal Into Last 16 at US Open 5:10 PM
Clijsters, Schiavone, Venus Reach US Open Last Eight 5:10 PM
 5 pm
Despite Formal Combat End, US Joins Baghdad Battle 4:53 PM
Sen. Byrd’s Family Denounces Campaign Attack Ad 4:32 PM
Noted Bicyclist to Ride in Maine Dempsey Challenge 4:22 PM
Israeli Police Fail to Protect Palestinians: Rights Group 4:10 PM
ETA Declares Ceasefire in Basque Independence Battle 4:10 PM
US Troops Fire Back as Suicide Bombers Kill 12 in Baghdad 4:10 PM
Hameed Says Was Repeating Claims and Misled 4:10 PM
New Zealand Capture Fourth Women’s Rugby World Cup 4:10 PM
Third Seed Venus Williams Advances to US Open Quarter-Finals 4:10 PM
Verdasco Leads Spanish Charge at US Open 4:10 PM
 4 pm
Bad Credit? For Corporate Borrowers, Not a Problem 3:30 PM
Congo: 70 Dead in 2nd Weekend Boat Capsize 3:25 PM
Guatemala Mudslides Kill at Least 38; 2 Buses Hit 3:23 PM
US Troops Fire Back as Suicide Bombers Kill 12 in Baghdad 3:10 PM
Embattled Springboks Coach De Villiers Faces Probe 3:10 PM
Teen Star Noh Boosts Order of Merit Bid 3:10 PM
Verdasco Leads Spanish Charge at US Open 3:10 PM
After Northward Roar, Hurricane Earl Ends With a Whimper 3:10 PM
Bahrain Steps Up Pressure on Shiite ‘Plotters’ 3:09 PM
 3 pm
Congo Boat Catches Fire, Capsizes; 200 Feared Dead 2:44 PM
Assault on Baghdad Military Headquarters Kills 12 2:37 PM
Putting 5 Cheapskate Accessories to the Test 2:32 PM
Police Nab Alleged Smuggler of Ecuadorean Migrant 2:23 PM
Future Hiring Will Mainly Benefit the High-Skilled 2:22 PM
Master Chefs Offer Different Contest at US Open 2:21 PM
US Officials: Mideast Talks to Resume in Jerusalem 2:13 PM
Netanyahu Seeks ‘New Solutions’ to Palestinian Conflict 2:10 PM
Three Killed, Scores Hurt in Dagestan Suicide Bombing 2:10 PM
Chile Miners Mark Entire Month Trapped Underground 2:10 PM
Death Toll in Guatemala Landslides Rises to 36 2:10 PM
Aussies Muscled Out of World Basketball Championships 2:10 PM
Clinton to Attend Mideast Peace Talks in Sharm El-Sheikh 2:10 PM
 2 pm
Mideast Crisis Looms Over Israeli Settlements 1:54 PM
US Forces Help Repel Attack on Baghdad Military HQ 1:44 PM
Basque Separatist Group ETA Announce Cease-Fire 1:34 PM
Greenest State Behind the Waste-To-Energy Race 1:27 PM
Former Saddam Confidant Says He’ll Die in Prison 1:26 PM
Key Oil Spill Evidence Raised to Gulf’s Surface 1:26 PM
‘Post Mortem’ Exposes Autopsy of Salvador Allende 1:24 PM
Racial Violence Changes Student — and School 1:16 PM
Accident at German Flight Show Kills 1, Injures 33 1:15 PM
Endangered or Not, Wolf Killings Set to Expand 1:15 PM
Vatican: Stoning in Iran Adultery Case ‘Brutal’ 1:15 PM
With Busted Well Dead, BP and Partners Face Multiple Probes 1:10 PM
Hit on Iran Would Spell Israel’s ‘Eradication’: Ahmadinejad 1:10 PM
Landslides Bury Dozens in Guatemala 1:10 PM
Clijsters, Schiavone Reach US Open Quarter-Finals 1:10 PM
Policeman Filmed Attacking Middle-Aged Woman 1:10 PM
 1 pm
Guatemala Mudslides Kill at Least 38; 2 Buses Hit 12:57 PM
Taliban Threaten to Attack Afghan Polling Stations 12:49 PM
Congo Boat Catches Fire, Capsizes; 200 Feared Dead 12:46 PM
Pakistan’s Flooded Farms Unable to Be Sown 12:43 PM
Endangered or Not, Wolf Killings Set to Expand 12:31 PM
9 Years Gone, Everyone’s a Ground Zero Stakeholder 12:28 PM
Official: ETA Truce Announcement Not Enough 12:24 PM
Official: Obama Backing Research Tax Credits 12:23 PM
Army Studies Concussions' Effects on Bomb Techs 12:20 PM
Congo Boat Catches Fire, Capsizes; 200 Feared Dead 12:11 PM
Iran Attack Would See Israel’s ‘Eradication’: Ahmadinejad 12:10 PM
Technical Glitch Grounds Homemade Danish Rocket 12:10 PM
Egypt Journalist Faces Trial Over Minister ‘Insult’ 12:10 PM
Israel’s Barak to Make 24-Hour Visit to Russia 12:10 PM
Vatican Says in Touch With Iran Over Stoning Case 12:10 PM
ETA Declares Ceasefire in Basque Independence Battle 12:10 PM
Sarkozy Pensions Plan Faces Angry French Street 12:10 PM
Five Killed, Scores Hurt in Dagestan Suicide Bombing 12:10 PM
England Leave Pakistan in a Spin 12:10 PM
Expiring Tax Cuts Pose Dilemma for US Lawmakers 12:10 PM
Fresh ‘Fixing’ Claims Cloud Pakistan-England Match 12:10 PM

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