World

Roeder Confesses, Says Tiller Homicide A Necessity

Michael Santo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:20:13 -0600

Speaking via phone to the AP on Monday, Scott Roeder, 51, of Kansas City Mo., confessed to the killing of Dr. George Tiller in May. He added that he plans to use the necessity defense at his trial.

Bay bridge truck accident claims life

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:53:46 -0600

The driver of a big-rig went out of control and plunged over the side of the Bay Bridge early Monday morning. The driver of the truck that was involved in the accident and was employed by a company in San Ramon, lost his life as helost control on the Bay Bridge's S-curve and went over a traffic barrier. The truck plummeted about 200 feet to Yerba Buena Island below.

Eight Uighurs, One Han Executed in China

Michael Santo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:41:57 -0600

China announced on Monday it had executed eight Uighurs, Chinese Muslims, for crimes committed during July riots that killed 200 people in far western Xinjiang region. One other man was executed as well.

Fort Hood Suspect Hasan is Awake and Talking

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:18:19 -0600

The suspect in last week's mass shooting at the Fort Hood, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, is conscious and talking. This news comes from Dewey Mitchell who is the spokesman for the Brooke Army Medical Center where Hasan is being treated.

Iran Accuses U.S. Hikers of Espionage

Michael Santo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:05:51 -0600

The three U.S. hikers which wandered into Iran from Iraq and were subsequently captured have been accused of espionage, an Iran prosecutor said on Monday. The three have been in custody since late July.

SEPTA strike ends with overnight agreement

Sandy Smith — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:06:22 -0600

The six-day strike by operators, mechanics, and maintenance staff of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) ended as it began: in the middle of the night. A tentative agreement reached shortly after midnight Monday brought SEPTA personnel back to work in time for the Monday morning commute to work.

Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary Celebrated World Wide

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:40:46 -0600

Monday, November 9, 2009 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. World leaders will join the crowds as part of Monday's celebrations. The Wall's original path next to the Brandenburg Gate has 1,000 giant painted dominoes have been set up that will be toppled on Monday evening in the presence of visiting leaders from Britain, France and Russia, in a symbolic re-enactment of the day the Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago.

Turkish MP Calls On Azerbaijan To Fight Against Armenia

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:13:18 -0600

In a time when U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton goes to great length with French, Swiss and Russian mediators to bring about the reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia and when OSCE Minsk group reports positive movements on the front of Azerbaijan Armenia negotiations for Nagorno Karabakh, one influential Turkish member of the parliament calls on Azerbaijan to "fight," saying the lands were taken away by blood.

Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:06:41 -0600

The fall of the Berlin Wall was a defining moment in history. World leaders have gathered for a celebration in Berlin to mark 20-years after the fall.

Earthquake Shakes Indonesia with Magnitude of 6.7

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:29:29 -0600

A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken Indonesia. Indonesia's meteorology agency reported that there is panic in Matram, the capital of Lombok, where a strong tremor shook. Indonesia is situated in an area of intense seismic activity known as the "Pacific Ring of Fire".

Hurricane Ida Makes Path Towards Gulf Coast

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:26:17 -0600

Hurricane Ida strengthened to a Category 2 storm on Sunday. A hurricane watch was extended to the Florida Panhandle as Ida made its way across the Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane watch now stretches from southeastern Louisiana to Mexico Beach, Florida.

Hurricane Ida Heads Towards Gulf Coast

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:19:17 -0600

A tentative forecast track shows Hurricane Ida, recently upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 2 hurrican. It could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast early in the week.