2008年11月19日星期三

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Yahoo! News: World News

Officials report US missile strike in Pakistan (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 02:55 AM CST

Residents stand on the rubble of shops and a house damaged in the fighting between Pakistan army and militants in Kanju, a troubled area of Pakistan's Swat Valley, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. Pakistani security forces are engaged in fierce fighting against militants and Talibans in various areas including Swat Valley, a northwest region that used to be beloved tourist destination. (AP Photo/Sherin Zada)AP - A suspected U.S. missile strike hit a village well inside Pakistani territory Wednesday, killing at least six alleged militants in an attack that could raise tensions between the anti-terror allies, officials said.

Somali pirates hijack Thai fishing boat, 16 crew (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 03:17 AM CST

In this Nov. 11, 2008 file photo made available by Indian Navy, Indian warship INS Tabar, right, escorts the MV Jag Arnav ship to safety after rescuing it from a hijack attempt by Somali pirates. The Indian navy says the INS Tabar dedicated to fighting pirates has successfully fought off an attempted pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden, sparking explosions and a fire on the suspected pirate ship late Tuesday, Nov. 18. (AP Photo/Indian Navy, HO, File)AP - Separate bands of pirates hijacked two ships and captured their crews, while yet another opened fire on an Indian navy ship — clear signs the brigands roaming the Gulf of Aden are becoming bolder and more violent, officials said Wednesday.

Indian navy fought pirates in Gulf of Aden (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 12:59 AM CST

AP - The Indian navy says its warship dedicated to fighting pirates has successfully fought off an attempted pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden.

Aruba police pursue new evidence in Natalee Holloway case (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 02:59 AM CST

This poster which was prepared and released by the Holloway family after their daughter Natalee went missing is seen in this image originally made available by the Holloway family Friday, June 3, 2005. Investigators in Aruba are pursuing new evidence in Holloway's disappearance. (AP Photo/Holloway Family)AP - A new witness has come forward in the 2005 disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway in Aruba, and prosecutors said Tuesday they are seeking more evidence against the only remaining suspect.

US pitcher proud to inspire Japan girl (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 03:14 AM CST

Japanese high school student Eri Yoshida, 16, smiles as she poses for photographers after being drafted by an independent league's professional team during a press conference in Osaka, western Japan, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. Yoshida, who throws a side-arm knuckleball, was drafted by the Kobe 9 Cruise in a new independent Japanese league that will start its first season in April. Yoshida says she wants to follow in the footsteps of Boston Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. (AP Photo/Kyodo News)AP - Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield was the inspiration for a 16-year-old girl who has been drafted to play for a Japanese pro baseball team.

Russia spent $57.5 bln in Sept-Oct to back ruble (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 03:39 AM CST

AP - Russia spent $57.5 billion from its foreign currency reserves in September and October to support the declining ruble during the financial crisis, the Central Bank chief revealed Wednesday.

US arrests suspected Iranian agent in Iraq (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 12:25 AM CST

AP - The U.S. military says it has arrested an alleged senior member of the Iranian security forces suspected of funneling weapons into Iraq.

Mexico investigates Interpol liaison (AP)

Posted: 18 Nov 2008 11:06 PM CST

AP - A top police official who worked as Mexico's main liaison with Interpol was placed under house arrest as part of an investigation into leaks of information to drug cartels, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Bangladesh send South Africa in to bat (AFP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 03:19 AM CST

Bangladeshi skipper Mohammad Ashraful (R), pictured here in October, 2008. Bangladesh won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat in the first Test at Springbok Park Wednesday.(AFP/File/Farjana Khan Godhuly)AFP - Bangladesh won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat in the first Test at Springbok Park Wednesday.

Get your glasses: 3D poised to take over movies (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 03:39 AM CST

AP - If Dreamworks Chief Executive Jeffrey Katzenberg is right, you'll soon be out shopping for the latest in designer glasses. 3D glasses that is.

Scientists find new penguin, extinct for 500 years (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 02:25 AM CST

AP - Researchers studying a rare and endangered species of penguin have uncovered a previously unknown species that disappeared about 500 years ago.

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