Saturday, November 22
La. Gov. Jindal visits Iowa
DES MOINES, La., Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal wooed Christian conservatives Saturday in Iowa while avoiding hot political topics in the first presidential caucus state.
Outsiders involved in Ga. Senate runoff
ATLANTA, Fla., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Political celebrities and millions of dollars have poured into Georgia for the runoff between Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss and his Democratic rival.
Iraqi ministers push pact
BAGHDAD, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- A quick withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq would mean chaos, two Iraqi ministers said Saturday, urging Parliament to pass the status of forces agreement.
Barker suing over South Carolina crash
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Rocker Travis Barker has filed a lawsuit, blaming the South Carolina jet crash he was in two months ago on the aircraft's pilots and equipment.
French soldier dies in Afghan mine sweep
KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- A French solider on a mine-clearing mission was killed and another injured in Afghanistan Saturday, officials said.
Israel facing rocket attacks despite truce
SDEROT, Israel, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Three rockets were fired at southern Israel and a Palestinian site was attacked Saturday further straining the shaky truce in the region, sources said.
Iran executes accused Israeli spy
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- An Iranian accused of spying for Israel has been executed in Tehran, official media reported Saturday.
Indian forces blamed for Kashmir shootings
SRINAGAR, India, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Two youths were fatally shot by Indian paramilitary forces Saturday during a disturbance in an Indian-controlled region of Kashmir, authorities said.
Miller gets $78,500 for paparazzi photos
LONDON, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- British actress Sienna Miller will receive $78,500 from a London paparazzi group and its founder to settle her harassment suit, her lawyer says.
Board may determine Minn. Senate winner
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- It appears likely the winner of Minnesota's U.S. Senate race recount will be determined by the State Canvassing Board, analysts say.
Mother of three loses hands and feet
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- A New York woman says she is suing Brooklyn Hospital Center for allegedly failing to treat an infection that led to the amputation of her feet and hands.
Aubry wins French Socialist leadership
PARIS, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- A razor-thin victory by Martine Aubry for the leadership of the French Socialist Party has set the stage for more factionalism on the Left, analysts say.
New Russian sub ready for sea trials
SEVERODVINSK, Russia, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- The Russian navy is expected to start sea trials by the end of the year on the first of a new class of nuclear-powered submarines.
Friday, November 21
Theme park settles severed feet suit
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A Kentucky theme park has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a girl who lost both feet on a ride.
Suit says HIV-positive girl bullied
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- An Indiana woman has sued her daughter's former school, saying teachers and staff allowed the HIV-positive girl to be bullied.
Ruling could delay executions in Calif.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A California appeals court ruled Friday that the state did not allow proper public review when it revised its execution protocol.
Woman killed in assault on Congo camp
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Gunmen bent on rape entered a refugee camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo and killed a woman early Friday, U.N. aid workers said.
Serbia countersuing Croatia over genocide
BELGRADE, Serbia, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The Serbian government says it is going to file a countersuit against Croatia for the genocide suffered by ethnic Serbs in the past.
Special Forces welcome Prince William
LONDON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Britain's Prince William has reported for service in the Caribbean to take part in a Special Forces training exercise, a military source says.
Union members challenge use of their dues
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Two Canadian women in British Columbia are challenging their unions for using their dues to support a socialist political party.
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