2009年11月17日星期二

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Yahoo! News: World News

Obama: Rally the world for climate deal next month (AP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 04:52 PM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama, left, listens to Chinese President Hu Jintao, as they attend a state dinner reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Standing behind them are their translators. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - President Barack Obama, with China's leader at his side, lifted his sights Tuesday for a broad accord at next month's climate conference that he said will lead to immediate action and "rally the world" toward a solution on global warming.

Formerly conjoined twins in stable condition (AP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 04:45 PM PST

In this August 2009, image provided by the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 2-year-old Bangladeshi orphan, Krishna, is seen at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne in Australia. A team of Australian surgeons were working Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, on a delicate and complicated surgery to separate Krishna from her conjoined twin sister, Trishna, who are joined at the top of the head. (AP Photo/Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne) Editorial Use OnlyAP - Formerly conjoined Bangladeshi twins spent their first night in separate beds and were in serious but stable condition Wednesday following a marathon surgery to separate the toddlers, who were born joined at their heads.

Somali pirates get $3.3M ransom, free 36 hostages (AP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 01:30 PM PST

FILE - In this undated photo released by the family of crew member Pablo Costas, second left, stands aboard the Spanish trawler Alakrana with other crew members at sea in an unkown location. Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009 Somali pirates have freed the Spanish trawler with crew of 36 after holding them hostage for more than six weeks. Zapatero said the tuna boat Alakrana is sailing toward safer waters. All of its crew members are safe and sound.' (AP Photo/Family of Pablo Costas, HO)AP - As a Spanish warship looked on, a $3.3 million ransom was delivered by boat Tuesday and Somali pirates freed a Spanish trawler and its 36 crew members.

Pakistan army shows off gains near Afghan border (AP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 11:38 AM PST

Pakistani troops walk through the damaged market in Sararogha, a town of the troubled Pakistani tribal region of South Waziristan along the Afghan border, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Pakistan army took a group of foreign and local journalists to view recently captures militants stronghold areas of battle zone in South Waziristan, where security forces are waging an offensive against Taliban fighters believed to be behind suicide bombings in the country. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)AP - A school the army says churned out suicide bombers now lies in ruins. Soldiers patrol towns once ruled by militants who gave refuge to al-Qaida. Left behind are bundles of terror manuals, extremist propaganda and boxes of ammunition and explosives.

Iran sentences 5 to death in postelection turmoil (AP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 12:25 PM PST

Supporters of defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mirhossein Mousavi clash with riot policeman in Tehran, June 20, 2009. REUTERS via Your ViewAP - Iran has sentenced five defendants to death in a mass trial of opposition figures accused of fomenting the unrest that followed the disputed June presidential election, state television reported Tuesday.

Obama's Half Brother Mark Ndesandjo Speaks Up in China (Time.com)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 07:25 AM PST

Mark Ndesandjo, one of President Barack Obama's half-siblings, attends a news conference for his new book 'Nairobi to Shenzhen' with the background written 'Obama' in Chinese characters, in Guangzhou, southern city of China Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. President Barack Obama's half brother in China has broken his silence with the media to discuss his new novel — a semi-autobiographical story of self discovery and love that provides a detailed portrait of his abusive father. In his first interview, Mark Ndesandjo told The Associated Press that one of the reasons why he wrote the book, 'Nairobi to Shenzhen,' was to raise awareness of domestic violence. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)Time.com - After shunning media attention and the use of the Obama name, the U.S. leader's half brother has come out with a semiautobiographical novel

Sea The Stars scoops Horse of the Year honours (AFP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 04:38 PM PST

Irish jockey Mickael Kinane points to AFP - Legendary Irish racehorse Sea The Stars was named horse of the year here on Tuesday at the Cartier Awards.

Palestinians, US, UK criticize Jerusalem plan (AP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 02:59 PM PST

A construction site of a housing development is seen in the neighborhood of Gilo, in Jerusalem, Tuesday, Nov. 17. 2009. A top Palestinian official says there is no point in negotiating while Israel expands Jewish neighborhoods in the part of Jerusalem the Palestinians want for their capital. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)AP - Israel moved Tuesday to approve a plan to build 900 more housing units in a Jewish neighborhood in the part of Jerusalem claimed by Palestinians, drawing harsh criticism from the United States.

AP Interview: Brazil miniskirt woman soaks up fame (AP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 04:53 PM PST

Brazilian freshmen university student Geisy Arruda gestures during an interview with the Associated Press in her lawyer's office in Sao Paulo, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Arruda, 20, who was expelled from Bandeirantes University for wearing a short dress, said Tuesday she's enjoying her newfound fame, but wants go back to school. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)AP - Brushing back freshly dyed blond hair as she posed for pictures, the Brazilian woman whose short pink dress got her kicked out of college said Tuesday she's enjoying her newfound fame, but wants to go back to school — with a security guard.

Saracens in memorable win over South Africa at Wembley (AFP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 03:47 PM PST

World champions South Africa suffered their third successive defeat on their European tour as Saracens fly-half Derick Hougaard, seen here in 2003, kicked a late winning drop-goal at Wembley on Tuesday.(AFP/File/William West)AFP - Saracens South African director of rugby Brendan Venter admitted the club's ambitious decision to play South Africa at Wembley paid handsome dividends after seeing his side topple the world champions 24-23 on Tuesday.

Obama in China faces currency strains and a Great Wall (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 04:46 PM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) speaks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (2nd L), NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer (2nd R) and Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown before a working dinner at the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden April 3, 2009. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) military alliance is celebrating its 60th anniversary this week at a summit co-hosted by Germany and France. REUTERS/Yves Herman (GERMANY)Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama will continue efforts to court China on Wednesday while cajoling it on economic and currency strains, with the final day of his visit featuring talks with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.

Canada sees spike in H1N1 flu-related deaths (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 10:17 AM PST

Reuters - The H1N1 flu killed more people in Canada during the past week than in any other week this year, but health officials said on Tuesday the nation's vaccination program was going so well that it may reach its peak earlier than expected.

New president, same result on China currency flap (McClatchy Newspapers)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 04:08 PM PST

McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — China's rebuff this week of President Barack Obama's call to stop controlling the price of its currency sparked renewed calls for legislation to allow U.S. retaliation against Chinese-made goods.

Obama charisma? China keeps it in tight check. (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 01:00 AM PST

The Christian Science Monitor - President Obama and his entourage visited the Forbidden City in splendid isolation Tuesday, admiring the centuries-old palace complex that was off limits to Chinese visitors for the day.

U.S.-China Trade: Prepare for Continued Imbalance (Time.com)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 06:45 AM PST

Time.com - Can America's trade imbalance with China shrink the way Japan's surplus did? Short answer: no

Groups: Food Reserve System Can Stem Hunger (OneWorld.net)

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 09:46 AM PST

OneWorld.net - WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (OneWorld.net) - More people are going hungry today than ever before in human history, and the numbers continue to rise. Establishing a global system of food reserves could help stifle the forces spreading hunger and begin to reverse the trend, humanitarian groups told government officials gathered at a World Food Summit this week.

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