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Russia says bomb caused deadly train wreck

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:01:01 -0500

UGLOVKA, Russia (Reuters) - A bomb caused the derailment of a luxury express train that killed dozens and injured nearly 100, Russia's security agency said on Saturday, in the worst attack on the country's heartland in five years.

Abu Dhabi to aid Dubai on "case by case" basis

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:47:56 -0500

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi, wealthy capital of the United Arab Emirates, will "pick and choose" how to assist debt-laden neighbor Dubai, a senior official said on Saturday, after fears of a Dubai default sent global markets reeling.

Cargo plane crashes in Shanghai killing 3 U.S. crew

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:16:18 -0500

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A Zimbabwean-registered cargo plane en route to Kyrgyzstan crashed on take-off in Shanghai on Saturday, killing three U.S. crew on board and triggering a fire, state media and a U.S. spokesman said.

Police to talk to Tiger Woods about crash: report

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:32:52 -0500

MIAMI (Reuters) - Police in Florida plan to question Tiger Woods on Saturday about the events surrounding a car accident outside the golf champion's house, CNN reported.

Commonwealth backs $10 billion climate adaptation fund

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:54:52 -0500

PORT OF SPAIN (Reuters) - Commonwealth leaders will lobby for an international climate deal that includes $10 billion for next year to help poor and vulnerable states fight the effects of global warming, the Maldives president said on Saturday.

Bloomberg spent over $100 million for reelection: report

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:13:43 -0500

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mayor Michael Bloomberg's narrower-than-expected reelection campaign cost the billionaire some $102 million, or about $183 per vote, The New York Times reported on Friday evening, making him the top-spending self-financed politician in U.S. history.

Afghan meeting to map path to security handovers

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:36:17 -0500

PORT OF SPAIN (Reuters) - A major international conference on Afghanistan, to be held in London in January, will aim to set the conditions for a gradual transfer of security responsibilities to Afghan control, Britain said on Saturday.

Gate crashers met Obama at state dinner with India

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:06:09 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A couple who penetrated layers of security to enter a State Dinner at the White House this week without an invitation met U.S. President Barack Obama in the receiving line, a White House official said on Friday.

At least 32 killed after Bangladesh ferry sinks

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:11:17 -0500

DHAKA (Reuters) - Rescuers have retrieved 32 bodies, including at least 12 children, and are searching for scores of people missing after an overcrowded ferry sank in a river along the Bangladesh coast, police and witnesses said on Saturday.

Black Friday sales seen strong, but will it last?

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:57:12 -0500

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumers turned out in strong numbers to hunt for holiday bargains on Black Friday, though many said they were spending selectively and industry executives questioned whether the momentum would last.