2012年10月3日星期三

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Turkey strikes back at Syria after mortar kills five

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 04:50 PM PDT

Smoke rises over the streets after an mortar bomb landed from Syria in the border village of Akcakale, southeastern Sanliurfa provinceAKCAKALE, Turkey (Reuters) - Turkish artillery hit targets inside Syria on Wednesday after a mortar bomb fired from Syrian territory killed five Turkish civilians, while NATO called for an immediate end to Syria's "aggressive acts". In the most serious cross-border escalation of the 18-month uprising in Syria, Turkey hit back at what it called "the last straw" when a mortar hit a residential neighborhood of the southern border town of Akcakale. NATO said it stood by member-nation Turkey and urged Syria to put an end to "flagrant violations of international law". The U.S. ...

Turkey fires at Syria after deadly shelling

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 04:20 PM PDT

In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Syrian men walk at a street between destroyed buildings where triple bombs rocked at the Saadallah al-Jabri square, in Aleppo city, Syria, Wednesday Oct. 3, 2012. Three powerful explosions rocked the main square in a government-controlled central district of Aleppo on Wednesday, the Syrian state-run TV said. Activists reported multiple casualties and heavy material damage. (AP Photo/SANA)Turkish artillery fired on Syrian targets Wednesday after shelling from Syria struck a border village in Turkey, killing five civilians, sharply escalating tensions between the two neighbors and prompting NATO to convene an emergency meeting.

Help for Heroes Pop-Up Shop to be opened by Rugby Legend Ieuan Evans

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 04:00 PM PDT

Shop for heroes this winter in St. David's Shopping Centre, Cardiff(PRWEB UK) 4 October 2012 On 5th October, Welsh rugby legend Ieuan Evans will cut the ribbon of a Help for Heroes pop-up shop in St. David's Shopping Centre in Cardiff, offering supporters the opportunity to purchase some fabulous new branded merchandise. The temporary shop will be located on the ground floor of the shopping centre for several weeks, enabling the people of Cardiff and beyond, to pop-in and browse the popular Help for Heroes range of merchandise. ...

Pentagon has resources to implement Asia strategy: Carter

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 03:42 PM PDT

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter adjusts his glasses during his meeting with Japanese Senior Vice Defence Minister Watanabe during their meeting in TokyoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Wednesday offered a broad defense of the U.S. military's shift in focus to the Asia-Pacific region, insisting the Pentagon had the resources to implement the new strategy despite concerns about tight budgets. Carter, speaking at the release of a new study on the military challenge from China, said the Pentagon would increasingly focus its resources on the Asia-Pacific in coming years, adding new ships in the region as well as F-35 joint strike fighters as they become available. ...

Paralyzed Veterans of America Celebrates 66 Years of Helping Veterans with Disabilities and Honors Individuals and Organizations for their Contributions to Disabled Veterans

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 02:47 PM PDT

Apple, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Vehicle Production Group, QTC-A Lockheed Martin Company and the Nugent Residence Hall and DRES Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Among those HonoredWASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At its 2012 Americana Gala last night, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) welcomed more than 350 esteemed guests, including Washington dignitaries, distinguished service members and veterans, friends and supporters of Paralyzed Veterans, and actor/director/producer and author Henry Winkler. ...

Labor Market Plagued by Unevenness, Experts Say at National Journal Panel on Jobs

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 11:53 AM PDT

Party operatives will no doubt try to spin the monthly jobs report when it comes out on Friday, but whether the unemployment rate nudges up or down, there's one point on which there will be nearly universal agreement: It's still too high.

FBI offers $50K reward for Mass. terrorism suspect

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 11:09 AM PDT

A wanted poster provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows Ahmad Abousamra. The FBI said they are seeking the public's help in locating Abousamra, a U.S. citizen from Mansfield, Mass., who was indicted in 2009 after taking multiple trips to Pakistan and Yemen, where he allegedly attempted to obtain military training for the purpose of killing American soldiers overseas, according to officials. (AP Photo/Federal Bureau of Investigation)A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a Massachusetts man who is wanted on terrorism charges, the FBI said Wednesday.

Jobs and Deficit Likely to Dominate Debate

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 10:40 AM PDT

Wednesday evening's presidential debate is a chance for voters to see where President Obama and his GOP challenger Mitt Romney stand on key domestic issues such as job creation, the budget, and health care policy. The 90-minute event, moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer, will be divided into six 15-minute sessions—half on the economy and the rest on health care, the role of government, and governing style.

Outside money fills airwaves in tight Senate races

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 10:36 AM PDT

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2012, file photo, Indiana Democratic Senate candidate Joe Donnelly answers questions during an interview with the Associated Press in Indianapolis. Campaign cash from outside political groups is flooding into conservative states with close Senate races like Indiana and Montana, where residents are less accustomed to a relentless barrage of attack ads on TV. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)Campaign cash from outside political groups is flooding into conservative states with close Senate races like Indiana, Arizona and Montana, where residents are more accustomed to local news promos between football games than the relentless, often snarky attack ads.

For Libyans, Amb. Stevens was simply 'Chris'

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 09:30 AM PDT

To Ahmed Bani, US Ambassador Christopher Stevens was simply "Chris," as he was to people throughout Benghazi.

FBI offers reward for Massachusetts terrorism suspect

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 07:48 AM PDT

FBI handout of Ahmad AbousamraBOSTON (Reuters) - The FBI in Boston is asking for the public's help to find a former Massachusetts resident wanted on charges of seeking military training abroad with the aim of killing U.S. soldiers. The agency on Wednesday announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Ahmad Abousamra, 31, a dual U.S./Syrian citizen from Mansfield, who left the United States in 2006 and is thought to be living in Syria. ...

Romney Scores Touchdown Endorsement

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 07:38 AM PDT

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Prosecutors seek to strip war criminal of profits

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 07:26 AM PDT

Prosecutors in the Netherlands are asking judges to confiscate just over €1 million in profits made by a businessman from selling chemicals to Saddam Hussein that the Iraqi dictator turned into poison gas.

Prairie Festival, Ken Burns, and Tucci Family Cooking

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 06:50 AM PDT

Prairie Festival, Ken Burns, and Tucci Family CookingNow that The New York Times pay wall is live, you only get 10 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we're taking a look through the paper each morning to find the stories that can make your clicks count.

The politics around the Benghazi consulate attack? Plenty of spin to go around

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 06:29 AM PDT

The murder of US Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and three Americans in Benghazi, Libya three weeks ago was a tragedy. Serious questions have to be asked – indeed, are being asked – about the local security failures that led to their deaths and what to do next.

As Aleppo rages on, regional effort to mediate Syria falls apart

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 06:13 AM PDT

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Soccer-Shakhtar quartet could provide inspiration for Brazil

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:54 AM PDT

TURIN, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Brazil coach Mano Menezes could do worse than look to Eastern Europe for inspiration as Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk proved by outplaying Juventus in their Champions League match on Tuesday. Brazil have been reluctant to pick players based with clubs in Eastern Europe, particularly 2006 World Cup coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, who emphasised the importance of playing in one of Western Europe's traditional leagues. ...

Iraq checks Syria-bound Iran plane for arms, finds none

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:36 AM PDT

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq said it had started asking Syria-bound Iranian planes to land in Baghdad for inspections on Tuesday, after promising Washington it would carry out random searches to stop arms getting through to Damascus. Authorities said they had made their first inspection of an Iranian aircraft on Tuesday afternoon and let it fly on to Syria after finding no weapons. Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari promised the searches on Sunday in response to U.S. concerns Tehran is shipping arms to its ally Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to help him fight an 18-month-old revolt. ...

EntrepreneurOnFire.com Launches Free Daily Podcast, Shoots to # 1 in iTunes New and Noteworthy

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:05 AM PDT

EntrepreneurOnFire.com shares the insights, experience and knowledge from today's most successful entrepreneurs, inspiring listeners to take action on their own passions and desires.(PRWEB) October 03, 2012 http://www.EntrepreneurOnFire.com launched on September 21, 2012, when it broadcasted the first of hundreds of interviews with today's most inspiring entrepreneurs. John Dumas, founder, started EntrepreneurOnFire. ...

Outside Money Fills Airwaves in Tight Senate Races

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 11:41 PM PDT

Outside spending floods Senate battles in conservative states, swamps airwaves

White House Widening Covert War in North Africa

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 11:38 PM PDT

White House widens covert war in North Africa, but task force too new to save US ambassador

Soccer-Fountain of youth dry in Australia, says coach Osieck

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 11:26 PM PDT

MELBOURNE, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Australia's hopes of qualifying for a third successive World Cup must again rest on ageing shoulders because there are few young players pushing for selection, according to embattled coach Holger Osieck. Osieck, under huge pressure after the Socceroos' stuttering start to the final round of Asian qualifying, has kept faith with Australia's core of World Cup veterans for the Socceroos' crucial away tie to Iraq on Oct. 16. ...

Obama, Biden Launch Initiative for Military Kids

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:13 PM PDT

Michelle Obama, Jill Biden announce 'Educating the Educator' to help teachers, military kids

White House continues Benghazi stonewall

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:04 PM PDT

White House spokesman Jay Carney is successfully stonewalling media questions about the Sept. 11, 2012, attack in Benghazi, Libya, amid damaging new revelations about security flubs, new congressional inquiries and the election-eve crash of the administration's Muslim outreach strategy.

Obama, Biden Launch Initiative for Military Kids

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:03 PM PDT

Michelle Obama, Jill Biden announce 'Educating the Educator' to aid teachers, military kids

Soccer-Australia recall Oar for Iraq World Cup qualifier

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 08:42 PM PDT

MELBOURNE, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Australia coach Holger Osieck has drafted in young midfielder Tommy Oar for the Socceroos' 2014 World Cup qualifier against Iraq but kept faith with the core group of veterans that have stumbled badly in the team's campaign for Brazil. Australia are third in Asia's Group B after two draws and a shock loss to lowly Jordan. A further defeat to fourth-placed Iraq in Doha, Qatar on Oct. 16 would put the Socceroos in danger of missing out on reaching a third consecutive World Cup. ...

Soccer-Australia squad for World Cup qualifier against Iraq

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 06:22 PM PDT

Oct 3 (Reuters) - Australia named the following squad on Wednesday for the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Iraq in Doha, Qatar, on Oct. 16. Squad: Mark Bresciano, Alex Brosque, Tim Cahill, James Holland, Brett Holman, Mile Jedinak, Brad Jones, Robbie Kruse, Mitch Langerak, Ryan McGowan, Matt McKay, Mark Milligan, Lucas Neill, Jade North, Tommy Oar, Nikita Rukavytsya, Adam Sarota, Mark Schwarzer, Matthew Spiranovic, Archie Thompson, Carl Valeri, Luke Wilkshire. (Compiled by Ian Ransom; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)

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