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2010-09-04 00:28

State of emergency follows powerful New Zealand quake (AFP)

The location of a strong earthquake which hit New Zealand. A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked New Zealand's second largest city Christchurch just before dawn Saturday, causing widespread damage and panic among residents, but no serious injuries.(AFP/Graphic)AFP - A state of emergency was declared in New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch Saturday after a powerful 7.0 earthquake caused widespread damage, Mayor Bob Parker said.


2010-09-04 00:28

Bomb kills 54 in Pakistan, Taliban threatens U.S. (Reuters)

Volunteers help injured men to an ambulance from the site of a suicide attack during a Shi'ite procession in Quetta September 3, 2010. REUTERS/Rizwan SaeedReuters - A suicide bomber struck a rally in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday, killing at least 54 people in the second major attack this week and piling pressure on a U.S.-backed government overwhelmed by a flood crisis.


2010-09-04 00:28

Obama to address new economic ideas next Wednesday (Reuters)

President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the latest employment statistics released on Friday, alongside Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner in the Rose Garden of the White House, September 3, 2010. REUTERS/Jason ReedReuters - President Barack Obama said on Friday he would outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy, but analysts were skeptical he would be able to deliver a big enough package to lift growth significantly.


2010-09-04 00:28

Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hits New Zealand city (Reuters)

A car is seen under debris after a major earthquake in Christchurch September 4, 2010. A major earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, 30 km (20 miles) west of Christchurch early on Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said. REUTERS/Daniel McQueenReuters - A major earthquake hit New Zealand's second biggest city Christchurch early on Saturday, bringing down power lines, ripping up roads and wrecking building facades, but authorities reported no deaths.


2010-09-04 00:28

Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl (AP)

AP - Nyjer Morgan's wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins.

2010-09-03 23:06

Madoff investors win $12.74 mln in Merkin case (Reuters)

Reuters - Investors in Gabriel Capital LP, a so-called feeder fund that funneled money to imprisoned swindler Bernard Madoff, were awarded $12.74 million by a panel of three arbitrators, court records show.

2010-09-03 23:06

Bomb kills 54 in Pakistan, Taliban threaten U.S. (Reuters)

Volunteers help injured men to an ambulance from the site of a suicide attack during a Shi'ite procession in Quetta September 3, 2010. REUTERS/Rizwan SaeedReuters - A suicide bomber struck a rally in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday, killing at least 54 people in the second major attack this week, piling pressure on a U.S.-backed government overwhelmed by a flood crisis.


2010-09-03 23:06

Government probes Mariner platform fire (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. government on Friday launched an investigation into Mariner Energy Inc's Gulf of Mexico platform fire, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

2010-09-03 23:06

Quake of 7.4 hits New Zealand near Christchurch (Reuters)

A car is seen under debris after a major earthquake in Christchurch September 4, 2010. A major earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, 30 km (20 miles) west of Christchurch early on Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said. REUTERS/Daniel McQueenReuters - A major earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, 30 km (20 miles) west of Christchurch early on Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.


2010-09-03 23:06

Obama planning new package of economic aid (AP)

President Barack Obama reports on the economy as the latest unemployment figures are released,  Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington.  (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP - Eager to jumpstart the economy ahead of crucial midterm elections, President Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, likely including tax cuts and targeted spending, to spark job growth.


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