Tuesday, January 6
Kilpatrick Aide Beatty Gets 120-Day Term
A Michigan judge Tuesday sentenced an ex-aide to imprisoned former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to 120 days in jail on perjury and other charges.
Obama: U.S. facing trillion-dollar deficit
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama said Tuesday the United States may be facing trillion-dollar deficits "for years to come."
RNC hopefuls stress return to core values
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The six men trying to become the Republican National Committee chairman agreed during a debate the party must return to its core principles.
Thailand blocking 'anti-king' Web sites
BANGKOK, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Thailand announced Tuesday it was blocking Web sites deemed by the government to be insulting of King Bhumipol.
S. Korea unveils $38B 'green new deal'
SEOUL, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The South Korean government says it will spend $38 billion on "eco-friendly" development projects over a four-year period to bolster the slumping economy.
Monday, January 5
BRIEF: Trooper Pleads in Excessive Force Case
Jan. 5--A former S.C. trooper seen on a dashboard video repeatedly kicking a suspect in the head pleaded guilty today to a federal civil rights charge, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Court Rules Against Breakaway Churches
The California Supreme Court Monday ruled churches that disaffiliate from national denominations may not retain title to church property and assets.
Judge OKs More Time to Indict Blagojevich
A federal judge in Chicago Monday granted prosecutors more
U.N. agencies assess Indonesian quakes
MANOKWARI, Indonesia, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- A U.N. team is assessing the damage in Indonesia's earthquake-ravaged West Papua province where five people died and thousands have been displaced.
Explorers survive Antarctic plane crash
MOSCOW, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- All four people aboard a Russian transport plane working with an Antarctic expedition have survived a crash of the aircraft, an explorer said Monday.
Arrests rise in China's Muslim region
BEIJING, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Chinese officials are making many more arrests in the western region of Xinjiang, homeland of a Turkic-speaking Muslim minority, statistics show.
Panetta nominated as CIA head
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Leon Panetta, President Bill Clinton's chief of staff, may be U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's nominee to head the CIA, Democratic officials said Monday.
EPA Sued to Clean Up Chesapeake Bay
An environmental group filed a lawsuit Monday to require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to clean up the 64,299-square-mile Chesapeake Bay.
Sunday, January 4
Reid: Blagojevich Trying to Divert Attention From Criminal Case
CHICAGO -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich "corrupt" on Sunday and accused him of trying to divert attention from his criminal case by falsely alleging Reid opposed African-American candidates seeking Illinois' Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.
Richardson will not be commerce secretary
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson withdrew his name from consideration as U.S. commerce secretary Sunday because of an ongoing federal investigation.
Saturday, January 3
Somalia on edge as Ethiopians withdraw
MOGADISHU, Somalia, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Ethiopian troops were withdrawing from neighboring Somalia Saturday after two years battling anti-government rebels in the African nation.
Debt market to stoke U.S. national debt
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Financial analysts warn of some potentially dire times ahead when the maturity date for a large chunk of the U.S. government debt held by investors comes due.
Survey: China plunges toward recession
HONG KONG, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- A new survey shows China's manufacturing output continues to downshift and is teetering on the brink of a recession.
Australia rejects Gitmo detainee request
CANBERRA, Australia, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Australia will not be among the nations accepting terror suspects now held at the U.S. prison camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the government has announced.
Friday, January 2
Companies clamoring for gov't settlements
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Several companies are attempting to reach business-related settlements with the U.S. government before President-elect Barack Obama takes office, experts say.
Sources: Bennet getting Salazar's seat
DENVER, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Unidentified sources said Friday that Denver Public Schools Superintendent Michael Bennet will take over for U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Colo.
al-Maliki to head Iraqi delegation in Iran
BAGHDAD, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will go to Iran this weekend along with a delegation of top Iraqi ministers, an official confirmed Friday.
3 rise as top contenders for Emanuel seat
CHICAGO, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Three people have emerged as top contenders for Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill, whose last day as a member of Congress was Friday.
Chinese government confirms Rice visit
BEIJING, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed Friday that U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit China next week.
Lee: S. Korean Cabinet in emergency mode
SEOUL, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Friday that his Cabinet was in emergency mode in an attempt to bring about economic reform and revival.
Thursday, January 1
Azerbaijan limits foreign radio broadcasts
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Foreign radio broadcasts can no longer be offered on local frequencies in Azerbaijan, the communication ministry said Thursday.
Aso says Japan to be 1st out of recession
TOKYO, Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Taro Aso, in a New Year's message, said he will do all he can so Japan becomes the first country to emerge out of the global recession.
Wednesday, December 31
New smoking ban at government offices
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. government workers will be prohibited from smoking in federal building courtyards or within 25 feet of doorways and air-intake ducts, a new rule says.
Tuesday, December 30
Election Officials Meet Today on Key Ballots
Dec. 30--The seemingly endless election for U.S. Senate in Minnesota enters yet another key phase today.
Tennessee: EPA Finds Metals, Arsenic in River Filled With Coal Ash From Spill
Dec. 30--Fly ash that spilled across more than 300 acres around TVA's Kingston Fossil Plant last week left heavy metals in the Emory River at levels above what is acceptable for drinking water, according to a report released Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Sunday, December 28
Coalition govt. seen after Kashmir poll
SRINAGAR, India, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- State assembly elections in Indian-administered Kashmir produced no clear winner and the two leading parties were expected to form a coalition.
Zimbabwean opposition chief gets passport
HARARE, Zimbabwe, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Opposition officials in Zimbabwe say the government has given into the demands of their party leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, for a new passport.
Delays, disputes dog Pa. 9/11 memorial
SHANKSVILLE, Pa., Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Disputes have plagued efforts to turn the rural Pennsylvania crash site of hijacked Sept. 11, 2001, United Flight 93 into a memorial, observers say.
Ghana voters cast ballots in run-off
ACCRA, Ghana, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Voters went to the polls in Ghana Sunday to determine the winner of a presidential election run-off, observers said.
Saturday, December 27
Media attacks focus of Nepalese protest
KATHMANDU, Nepal, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Scores of journalists in Nepal carried out protests Saturday to oppose a series of media attacks focused on freedom of the press, a group says.
Britain eyeing Internet rating system
LONDON, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- British Culture Secretary Andy Burnham says his country and the world should employ a ratings system for Internet sites akin to movie ratings.
Friday, December 26
Report: Many Chinese schools unsafe
BEIJING, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Many school buildings in China are poorly constructed, a government report said Friday.
U.N. provides Zimbabwe with cholera aid
UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., Dec. 26 (UPI) -- The U.N. Population Fund is providing hospitals in Zimbabwe with medical supplies and money to treat pregnant women amid a cholera outbreak, officials said.
Canada, Saudi Arabia discussing prisoner
OTTAWA, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Canadian officials say they have initiated talks with officials in Saudi Arabia regarding a Canadian national scheduled for execution in that country.
Ghana institutes temporary border closures
ACCRA, Ghana, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- The government of Ghana said Friday it had closed major border routes into the West African country for a three-day period.
British fox-hunting ban may be repealed
LONDON, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- A ban in Britain that outlaws hunting foxes with hounds could be repealed if Conservative politicians take control of the country, an official says.
Consumers lose big to fraud
TOKYO, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Fraudulent business practices in Japan produced consumer losses of about $37.62 billion last fiscal year, a government estimate said Friday.
Thursday, December 25
Guilty plea made in Gambian sedition case
BANJUL, Gambia, Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Two British missionaries said they were sorry to Gambia and its people while pleading guilty to charges of sedition against the country's government.
Wednesday, December 24
Thai party criticized for text messages
BANGKOK, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The ruling Democrat Party in Thailand potentially violated mobile telephone users' right to privacy by sending out a mass text message, a foundation says.
Nigeria sacks controversial corruption cop
LAGOS, Nigeria, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Nigeria's police commissioner has announced the firing of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the embattled former chairman of the country's anti-corruption commission.
Canadian Liberal leader cautions PM
OTTAWA, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The new leader of Canada's opposition Liberal Party says Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper needs a change of tactics or will face defeat.
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