Who killed Alexander Litvinenko? - Monsters and Critics.com

" By Stefan Nicola Nov 27, 2006, 19:13 GMT printer email RSS Talkback Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) speaks to Sergei Yastrzhembsky, his envoy in charge of Russia-EU relations during the EU-Russia Summit in Helsinki, Friday 24 November 2006. Russia stood accused of...

UN chief hails ceasefire agreement between Israel, Palestine - Xinhua

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Thanksgiving killings shock Eritreans (AP)

" OAKLAND, Calif. - The deadly shooting of a widow, her brother and her mother during Thanksgiving dinner has shocked Eritrean immigrants in Northern California and beyond. "We've never had anything like this. It's very sad," said Azeb Yohannes, the manager of an Eritrean...

Coin dealer must repay $16.7 million (AP)

" TOLEDO, Ohio - A former GOP fundraiser convicted of embezzling from a state investment in rare coins must repay the state $13.7 million, a judge ruled Monday. Tom Noe was sentenced last week to 18 years in prison for his role in a scandal that contributed to the Republican...

Iraq almost in a state of civil war: Annan (AFP)

" 40 minutes ago UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - UN chief Kofi Annan " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Kofi Annan said that Iraq " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Iraq was already "almost" in a state of civil war or would soon be if drastic steps are...

Zelikow to resign from State Department (AP)

" WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Condoleezza Rice 's most senior adviser on Iraq " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Iraq is leaving the State Department to return to his teaching job. Philip...

Pamela Anderson divorcing Kid Rock (AP)

" 2 minutes ago LOS ANGELES - Pamela Anderson " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock each filed divorce papers Monday seeking to end their marriage of less than four months. Anderson's representative would not comment on the reason or...

Leftist appears to win Ecuador's presidency - Chicago Tribune

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Australian company paid kickbacks to Saddam - International Herald Tribune

" By Raymond Bonner / The New York Times Published: November 27, 2006 E-Mail Article Listen to Article Printer-Friendly 3-Column Format Translate Share Article Add to Clippings Text Size SYDNEY: A high-level government commission investigating allegations of corruption...

As rocket fire fades, Israel talks of deal for 'real peace' - CBC.ca

" Last Updated: Monday, November 27, 2006 | 7:54 AM ET CBC News On the second day of a ceasefire, rocket fire from Gaza has died down as the truce between Israel and Palestinian militants raises hopes for an end to five months of bloody destruction — and perhaps even a...

Date set for Litvinenko's inquest - BBC News

" Mr Litvinenko was a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin Three people have been sent to a special clinic for radiological tests following the death of the Russian former spy Alexander Litvinenko. The 43-year-old's death last week has been linked to the...

Turks not rolling out the welcome mat for Pope - Globe and Mail

" As Benedict begins his trip tomorrow, more protests have been promised MICHAEL VALPY Benedict XVI faces a four-day visit to Turkey beginning tomorrow that will test the mettle of his papacy and likely cement his relationship with Islam for as long as the 80-year-old German...

WIFE DREADS ANNUAL TENSION OF HOLIDAY FAMILY GATHERING (Dear Abby)

" DEAR ABBY: I have a problem with my in-laws. My brother-in-law will never invite his parents for Christmas, so my husband always insists we have a combined family Christmas with my parents so his parents are not left alone. The problem is my in-laws have bad-mouthed my...

Great Chance to Spot Planet Mercury (SPACE.com)

" Joe Rao SPACE.com Skywatching Columnist SPACE.com Fri Nov 24, 8:45 AM ET If there ever was a planet that has gotten an unfair reputation for its inability to be readily observed it would have to be Mercury , known in some circles as the "elusive planet." Often cited as the...

Leftist economist wins Ecuador election (AP)

" QUITO, Ecuador - A leftist economist who called for Ecuador to cut ties with international lenders appeared to have easily won the presidency of this poor, politically unstable Andean nation, strengthening South America's tilt to the left. Partial returns from Sunday's...