November 25, 2009
Israel offers 10-month West Bank settlement freeze
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a 10-month freeze on West Bank settlement construction in what he says is an attempt to jumpstart Mideast peace talks.
Lou Dobbs weighs Senate run in New Jersey
Former CNN anchor Lou Dobbs is seriously considering running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey as “an intermediary step” that could lead to a run for the White House.
Consumers log stronger-than-expected spending rise in October
Consumers got back in the buying mood in October as their incomes grew modestly, an encouraging sign for the budding economic recovery.
Rare, heavy rains soak pilgrims in Islam’s hajj
Rare rainstorms are soaking pilgrims as millions of Muslims from around the world gather for Islam’s annual hajj pilgrimage.
Woman pleads guilty to role in Fort Eustis attack
A Virginia Beach woman has admitted participating in the stabbing of a soldier at Fort Eustis and to helping the suspect flee.
Hyosung to close tire cord plant in Scottsville
Hyosung is closing its tire cord plant in Scottsville by the end of January.
Stock futures point to higher open
Stock futures are pointing to a higher open ahead of fresh economic reports on consumer spending, the job market and new home sales.
Britain’s Brown says NATO to offer 5,000 troops for Afghanistan
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says 10 NATO nations are ready to offer about 5,000 more troops for the war in Afghanistan.
Bruni-Sarkozy says ‘yes’ to Woody film proposal
Woody Allen has successfully courted France’s first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.
China wants pollution limits, but not for itself
China will seek binding pollution targets for developed countries and reject similar requirements for itself at an international climate summit next month, China’s top climate envoy said Wednesday.
Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops
President Barack Obama expects Americans to support sending tens of thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, and he is preparing to make his case to the nation next week.
Report says Congo massacre witnesses were threatened
A senior investigator says witnesses testifying against two Congolese warlords at the International Criminal Court have been threatened and the court does not have the resources to fully protect them.
One killed in head-on U.S. 360 collision in King William
One person was killed and another injured in a head-on collision last night on U.S. 360 in King William County, Virginia State Police said.
Rights group defends condemned psychic in Saudi Arabia
An international human rights group has urged a Saudi court to overturn a death sentence imposed on a Lebanese man convicted of practicing witchcraft.
Pakistan charges 7 suspects in Mumbai attacks
Pakistani prosecutors charged seven men on Wednesday with planning and helping execute last year’s Mumbai terror attacks.
