Saturday, July 21, 2007
Taliban Offers Korean Hostage Swap
July 21, 2007
Taliban Offers Korean Hostage Swap
A purported Taliban spokesman said 23 South Korean Christians held in
Afghanistan would be freed in exchange for jailed Taliban fighters.
Earlier, South Koreans called for troop withdrawls from the country to
win the hostages' release.
Taliban Offers Korean Hostage Swap
July 21, 2007
Taliban Offers Korean Hostage Swap
A purported Taliban spokesman said 23 South Korean Christians held in
Afghanistan would be freed in exchange for jailed Taliban fighters.
Earlier, South Koreans called for troop withdrawls from the country to
win the hostages' release.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Israel Frees 250 Palestinian Prisoners
July 20, 2007
Israel Frees 250 Palestinian Prisoners
Israel has released 250 Palestinian prisoners in an effort to strengthen
the hand of Fatah's Mahmoud Abbas among the Palestinian people and
marginalize Hamas in the Gaza Strip. But with 9,000 still held by
Israel, some Palestinians are not impressed.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Air Quality Questioned After NYC Explosion
July 19, 2007
Air Quality Questioned After NYC Explosion
When the skyscraper-sized geyser of steam and debris cleared, it left a
gaping crater, hobbled subways and shattered windows in the heart of
midtown Manhattan. It also left one woman dead and countless people
worried about air quality.
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假新聞報道和其他假冒偽劣說明了什么問題？在真真假假織成的社會大網中，我們能相信誰？能相信什么？
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Dozens Killed In Fresh Pakistan Attacks
July 19, 2007
Dozens Killed In Fresh Pakistan Attacks
Suicide attacks, bombings, shootings and a siege in Islamabad's Red
Mosque have killed more than 240 in Pakistan so far this month, stirring
doubts about the country's stability. Two attacks today in southern
Pakistan left at least 38 people dead.
Recall Alert: Easy Bake Ovens
July 19, 2007
Recall Alert: Easy Bake Ovens
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary
recall of one million Easy-Bake ovens.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
OEM urges New Yorkers to avoid pipe explosion area
BREAKING NEWS
July 18, 2007
OEM urges New Yorkers to avoid pipe explosion area
The New York City Office of Emergency Management is asking all city
residents to avoid the area of the steam pipe explosion because of the
possibility of toxic air.
No Survivors In Brazilian Plane Crash
July 18, 2007
No Survivors In Brazilian Plane Crash
All 186 aboard a TAM airlines flight that crashed at Sao Paulo's airport
died in the fiery accident, as did at least three people on the ground.
Emergency workers have recovered 117 badly charred bodies, along with
the plane's flight data recorder. More...
Transformer explodes in Manhattan
July 18, 2007
Transformer explodes in Manhattan
The fire department confirms that a large transformer has exploded at
41st Street between Third and Lexington avenues.
At Least 189 Dead In Brazilian Jet Crash
July 18, 2007
At Least 189 Dead In Brazilian Jet Crash
A Brazilian airliner overshot a slick runway in Sao Paulo, crossed a
busy road and plowed into a gas station and cargo building. All 186
people aboard are assumed dead. There are three confirmed dead on the
ground and fears of more.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Suicide Blast Kills 13 In Pakistan
July 17, 2007
Suicide Blast Kills 13 In Pakistan
A suicide blast rocked the capital city of Pakistan, killing at least 13
people, including the bomber, and wounding dozens more. The attack
targeted a large group gathered in Islamabad for a rally in support of a
chief judge fired from his post.
Dow Crosses 14,000 For First Time
July 17, 2007
Dow Crosses 14,000 For First Time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average momentarily passed a new milestone,
aided by a mild inflation report and good profit reports from a couple
of blue-chip stocks. It took the Dow less than two months to go from
13,000 to 14,000.
Pakistan Emerges As Al Qaeda Safe Haven
July 17, 2007
Pakistan Emerges As Al Qaeda Safe Haven
A new report says the U.S. will face an increasing terror threat in the
coming years. At the heart of the threat is a resurgent al Qaeda in
northern Pakistan near the Afghan border, where the Pakistani government
appears to be powerless to stop them.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Bush Calls For New Mideast Peace Talks
July 16, 2007
Bush Calls For New Mideast Peace Talks
President Bush is proposing new Mideast talks that include Israel, the
Palestinians and some of the other countries in the region. Earlier in
the day, Israel announced it will release 250 Palestinian prisoners —
none of them Hamas members.
U.S. stocks rise; Dow hits new highs on deal news
DJIA
13,968
+61.13
S&P
1,555
+2.87
NASDAQ
2,710
+3.79
10Yr
5.08%
-0.029
U.S. stocks rise; Dow hits new highs on deal news
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rose Monday, as investors cheered a report of a possible bid
for Verizon Corp. and other deal news, which helped extend last week's
ground-breaking rally ahead of key earnings reports later in the week.
Breaking News Sun., July 15, 2007
JAPAN
Twin Car Bombs Kill At Least 80 In Iraq
July 16, 2007
Twin Car Bombs Kill At Least 80 In Iraq
Officials in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk say two car bombings
within 20 minutes have killed at least 80 people at the headquarters of
a Kurdish political party and an outdoor market. The market is
frequented by Kurds.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
L.A. Archdiocese To Pay $660M In Sex Suits
July 15, 2007
L.A. Archdiocese To Pay $660M In Sex Suits
In what is by far the biggest settlement in the church's sexual abuse
scandal, the largest Roman Catholic archdiocese in the U.S. has settled
lawsuits from hundreds of people claiming they were sexually abused for
$660 million.
