2008年10月22日星期三

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Yahoo! News: World News

9 Afghan soldiers killed in airstrike (AP)

Posted: 22 Oct 2008 02:44 AM CDT

Map locates Khost, Afghanistan, where a U.S.-led coalition airstrike killed Afghan soldiers; 1c x 1 5/8 inches; 46.5 mm x 41.3 mmAP - A U.S.-led coalition airstrike mistakenly hit an Afghan army checkpoint Wednesday, killing nine soldiers and wounding three, Afghan officials said.

India launches first unmanned moon mission (AP)

Posted: 22 Oct 2008 04:18 AM CDT

Indian Space Research Organization scientists address a press conference after the successful launch of India's maiden lunar mission Chandrayaan-1, or 'Moon Craft' in ancient Sanskrit, at the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, about 100 kilometers (63 miles) north of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. India launched its first mission to the moon Wednesday, rocketing the satellite up into the pale dawn sky in a two-year mission to redraw maps of the lunar surface. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)AP - India launched its first mission to the moon Wednesday, rocketing a satellite up into the pale dawn sky in a two-year mission to redraw maps of the lunar surface.

Wal-Mart sets new rules for China suppliers (AP)

Posted: 22 Oct 2008 03:58 AM CDT

AP - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Wednesday it will set new quality standards for its suppliers amid a scare over toxic milk products that have sickened tens of thousands of babies across China.

Colombia radio host connects hostages with family (AP)

Posted: 22 Oct 2008 02:23 AM CDT

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt, left, embraces radio journalist Herbin Hoyos, the day she was freed by the Colombian Army from the hands of leftist rebels at the military air base in Bogota, Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Hoyos has hosted a radio program in which relatives of Colombians held by leftist rebels broadcast messages to their loved ones. (AP Photo/William Fernando Martinez)AP - On the day she was rescued after six years of jungle captivity in rebel hands, Ingrid Betancourt broke with protocol on the airport tarmac when she was supposed to be taking questions from reporters.

Few Christians returning to restive Iraqi city (AP)

Posted: 22 Oct 2008 03:41 AM CDT

Kazakhstan's soldiers celebrate their arrival at Almaty October 22, 2008. Kazakhstan pulled its soldiers out of Iraq on Tuesday following a five-year stint designed to highlight the ex-Soviet nation's support for the United States. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov (KAZAKHSTAN)AP - Iraqi officials say few Christians are returning to the restive city of Mosul despite government pledges of financial support and protection.

Govt wins appeal against Chagos islanders (AFP)

Posted: 22 Oct 2008 04:12 AM CDT

Chagossian Islanders and their supporters arrive at the Court of Appeal in central London in 2007. The government has won its appeal against a court ruling allowing some 2,000 displaced islanders from the Chagos archipelago in the Indian Ocean, to return home.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - The government on Wednesday won its appeal against a court ruling allowing some 2,000 displaced islanders from the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean to return home.

Official: 2 Kurdish rebels killed in Turkey (AP)

Posted: 22 Oct 2008 03:19 AM CDT

AP - An official says Turkish soldiers have killed two Kurdish guerrillas during a clash in the country's southeast.

World Bank president in Haiti after killer storms (AP)

Posted: 21 Oct 2008 07:34 PM CDT

AP - World Bank President Robert Zoellick toured storm-damaged Haiti on Tuesday and urged donors to support the Caribbean nation as it battles a devastating hunger crisis.

Zimbabwe war veterans threaten Tsvangirai over deal (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Oct 2008 03:40 AM CDT

Zimbabwe's opposition leader and Prime Minister designate Morgan Tsvangirai addresses thousands of his supporters at a rally in Masvingo, some 300 km (186 miles) south-east of the capital Harare, October 19, 2008. (Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters)Reuters - Zimbabwe's militant war veterans threatened Wednesday to take action against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and urged President Robert Mugabe to form a government without him.

Chinese surfers see red over Microsoft black-outs (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Oct 2008 04:17 AM CDT

A technician adjusts a spotlight at the exhibition stand of Microsoft in preparation for the CeBIT computer fair in the northern German town of Hanover March 12, 2007. (Christian Charisius/Reuters)Reuters - Chinese Internet users have expressed fury at Microsoft's launch of an anti-piracy tool targeting Chinese computer users to ensure they buy genuine software.

Australia to pull some troops from East Timor: minister (AFP)

Posted: 22 Oct 2008 02:04 AM CDT

An Australian solider searchers a man at a road block in Ermera, East Timor. Australia will reduce its troop deployment to East Timor because of the improved security situation, Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon said Wednesday.(AFP/File/Jonny Mario Dos Santos)AFP - Australia will reduce its troop deployment to East Timor because of the improved security situation, Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon said Wednesday.

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