Sunday, March 21, 2010

PM ready to send envoys to talk with key protesters

PM ready to send envoys to talk with key protesters


PM ready to send envoys to talk with key protesters

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

BANGKOK, March 21 — In an attempt to defuse the current political stalemate in Thailand, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Sunday he is ready to delegate two senior officials as his representatives to confer with the anti-government protesters

Woman seeks photos of Tenn. Vietnam casualties

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

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Gyeonggi governor announces bid for re-election

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

SUWON, South Korea, March 21 — The current governor of Gyeonggi Province and an influential member in South Korea's ruling Grand National Party (GNP) said Sunday he will run for re-election in June. Kim Moon-soo, also considered a possible pres

UN chief visits Gaza on regional tour to revive peace process

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

GAZA, March 21 — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived on Sunday in the Gaza Strip as part of a Middle East tour aimed at reviving the peace process. Ban is making his second visit to the Palestinian enclave of 1.5 million, which

Silver Fern Fined Over Gorse Clearance

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

Wellington, March 22 NZPA - Silver Fern Irene van Dyk and her husband Antonie have been fined by Greater Wellington Regional Council for clearing gorse on

Magic’s Mickael Pietrus expected to miss Monday’s game in Philly

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

Mickael Pietrus sprained his left ankle in Wednesday's game against the Spurs (Cassie Armstrong/Orlando Sentinel) The Orlando Magic finished practice a short while ago to prepare for Monday night's game in Philadelphia. Backup small forward Mic

U.S. not adamant about existing Futemma relocation plan: Hatoyama

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

TOKYO, March 21 — Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said Sunday he does not think the United States is adamant about pursuing the existing plan for relocating the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture. "I think the United Sta

Spending record for California governor race

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

The California governor's race is on track to be the most expensive non-presidential election in US history, sparking a debate over money and influence that could become the campaign's defining issue.

UN chief says Gaza blockade unacceptable

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

GAZA, March 21 — The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday said the Israeli closure on the Gaza Strip is useless and unacceptable. Ban made his remarks as he inspected an on-going housing project of UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), bu

Highlights - Aberdeen v Dundee Utd

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

Aberdeen come from two goals behind in a four goal first half at Pittodrie.

India successfully test fires BrahMos anti-ship cruise missile

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

NEW DELHI, March 21 — The Indian Navy has successfully test-fired the BrahMos supersonic anti-ship cruise missile, the Indian-Russian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace said on Sunday. The missile, fired from a new vertical launch pad, hit the tar

Federal oceans chief to discuss fishing in Boston

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

The nation's oceans chief is set to meet with local politicians and representatives of the Massachusetts fishing industry as new federal fishing regulations loom.

Child rape suspect faces dangerousness hearing

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

A Kingston man accused of raping a 3-year-old girl while he was free on bail for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl faces a dangerousness hearing.

Did Anyone Else Notice

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

that Moltzen played halfback later in the 2nd half and Lui went missing? Is

Essay Presentations (4/8/2010)

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

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To the stirrers go the spoils

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

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British Airways Reinstates More Flights As Strike Approaches

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

Shortly after British Airways announced its strengthened contingency plan as it approaches a strike by Unite cabin crew members, the carrier is announcing more flights that have been reinstated between March 20 and March 22.

Pak-India secretary-level talks: Krishna

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

NEW DELHI, March 21 — Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said on Sunday that nothing dramatic was expected from Pak-India Secretary-level talks and India wanted to assess Pakistan's position on issues. In an interview with Karan Tha

Holiday Inn's 2,000th Hotel

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

Holiday Innreached a milestone mark today with the relaunch of its 2,000th hotel, The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Waterfront in Scotland. Holiday Inn is undergoing a major relaunch, with a $1 billion investment across 3,200 hotels.

'Life and Pensions Quarterly Competitor Tracker Q3 2009' Published

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

The Life and Pensions Competitor Tracker tracks strategic developments in product innovation, customer targeting, M&A, partnerships and organic growth.

The Hollywood 5 & 1!

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

BEFORE WE BEGIN... I'm Steve Gustafson and we're back for another week of goodness. This is the place to visit to get your fill of celebrity gossip and hot women. It's that simple.

Bulldog Insider: Read reporter David Woods' blog

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

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U.S. House Democrats expect healthcare bill passage (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Sunday said they had the votes to pass a landmark healthcare reform bill seen as critical to President Barack Obama's political standing and legislative agenda.

Schalke denied top spot by Pitroipa's late goal

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

Schalke 04 were denied top spot in the Bundesliga when they were held 2-2 at Hamburg SV on Sunday after substitute Jonathan Pitroipa scored a late equaliser for the hosts.

Simms NZ snares 40 for Dell

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

The local business of Simms International has about 40 Dell authorised resellers either signed or in the process of being signed and is close to its initial target of recruiting six staff.

Royal Caribbean's 2011 Europe Itineraries

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

Royal Caribbean International released the cruise line's 2011 Europe cruise and cruisetour season, which will include the deployment of 10 ships to sail Baltic and Mediterranean itineraries.

Alice Is Still #1!

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:12 AM PDT

Alice in Wonderland stayed in the #1 spot this week, earning $34.5 million and raising its three week total to $265.8 million. The film had the highest per theater average of any film in the top 10, earning $9,227 per theater.

Butler squeaks into Sweet Sixteen

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:11 AM PDT

, Calif. -- Like the tennis player he once was, Gordon Hayward extended his hand like a racket into the doubles alley.Match point, Butler.

Captain America Cast?

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:11 AM PDT

According to , Marvel has made an offer to Chris Evans to be Captain America. The report says that Evans did not screen test for the part, but did note his previous experience in the Fantastic Four films.

Paterson to lead Connect NZ's southern drive

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 11:11 AM PDT

Finds new role after long-standing career with Insite Technology MOST POPULAR READ COMMENTED SHARED SPONSORED LINKS UC and voice provider Connect NZ has recruited former Insite general manager Jan Paterson to lead its Christchurch branch.

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