Monthly Archives: November 2010

Obama and Republicans agree to negotiate on taxes (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Top Stories

Reuters – President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he still disagreed with Republicans on whether to extend Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, but the two sides agreed to negotiate a deal in the coming days. Continue reading →

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WikiLeaks shows Netanyahu supports land swaps (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - World News

AP – A throwaway line in the mountain of Wikileaks memos may hold the key to a major riddle: Is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to go the distance for peace with the Palestinians? Continue reading →

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Is WikiLeaks a Terrorist Organization? (The Atlantic Wire)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Political News

The Atlantic Wire – WikiLeaks’ release of hundreds, and eventually hundreds of thousands, of
secret U.S. diplomatic cables has drawn sharp rebuke from all reaches
of the U.S. government. But as calls to prosecute WikiLeaks chief Julian
Assange mount… Continue reading →

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EU launches Google antitrust probe (AFP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

AFP – Europe launched a full-frontal attack on Internet king Google Tuesday, formally opening an antitrust probe after rivals accused the Silicon Valley giant of rigging the online search market. Continue reading →

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‘Teen Mom’ Amber Portwood Reportedly Reunited With Daughter Leah (omg!)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — “Teen Mom” star Amber Portwood is reportedly back together with her baby girl. The 20-year-old mom was reunited with her 2-year-old daughter, Leah, on Monday, after Indiana officials returned the toddler to her mom, accordi… Continue reading →

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Epic Games to release Unreal Development Kit for iOS (Macworld)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

Macworld – Epic Games, the creator of the widely-used Unreal 3 game engine, is gearing up to release its Unreal Development Kit (UDK) for iOS, which will give iOS game developers unrestricted access to powerful 3D game development tools. Continue reading →

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Japanese pitcher Tateyama joins Texas Rangers (AFP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AFP – Yoshinori Tateyama, who has spent the past 12 seasons pitching for the Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan’s Pacific League, has signed a one-year Major League Baseball contract with the Texas Rangers. Continue reading →

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AMs agree five pence bag charge

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - BBC News

Ministers said the charge is enough to change behaviour but not deter shoppers Related stories Plans to introduce a charge for carrier bags in Wales have been approved by assembly members. From October 2011, a carrier bag will cost five pence. Minis… Continue reading →

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What’s the Worst Song in History? (omg!)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – Bob Geldof says he’s sorry for writing one of the worst songs in the world. Get more of today’s news “I am responsible for two of the worst songs in history … Continue reading →

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Student protests turn violent in Rome (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - World News

AP – Students protesting state university budget cuts clashed Tuesday with riot police who used tear gas and police vans to seal off much of Rome’s historic center to stop the demonstrators from reaching Parliament. Continue reading →

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