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BBC News HeadlinesUpdated at 5:01 pm, July 20, 2008.Betancourt in plea to Farc rebels Ingrid Betancourt urges Colombia's Farc rebels to free all hostages, as peace marches take place around the world. Obama urges focus on Afghanistan US presidential hopeful Barack Obama says Afghanistan should be the focus of the "war on terror", on a visit to Kabul. German hostages freed in Turkey Three German climbers taken hostage by Kurdish armed rebel group the PKK have been freed, officials say. Coalition 'bombs Afghan police' At least 13 police and civilians are killed in two incidents involving international forces in Afghanistan, officials say. Nine face stoning death in Iran At least eight women and one man are sentenced to death by stoning in Iran for adultery and sex crimes, reports say. Bomb blasts hit Spanish resorts Four bombs explode near Santander in northern Spain, but there are no reports of casualties. Zimbabwe talks 'to move ahead' Efforts to resolve the political crisis in Zimbabwe are close to making progress, Kenyan PM Raila Odinga tells the BBC. Arab nations 'agree Sudan action' Arab League ministers meeting in emergency session say they have agreed a plan to defuse the crisis over Sudan's President Bashir. UK calls for Iraq hostage release Gordon Brown calls for the release of five British hostages in Iraq after claims one of them has taken his own life. Brazil police arrest bank thief, find stolen Picasso Police in Brazil find an engraving by Pablo Picasso stolen in June after arresting a man for a completely unrelated offence. Dog rescues Australian woman from kangaroo attack An Australian woman is attacked by a kangaroo but saved by a pet dog who leapt to her aid, her son says. Brilliant Harrington retains Open Padraig Harrington successfully defends his Open title, winning by four shots after a superb final round. Hamilton fights back for victory Lewis Hamilton wins the German Grand Prix despite a questionable strategy from his McLaren team. |
Yahoo! News Top HeadlinesUpdated at 5:01 pm, July 20, 2008.Obama expected to meet with commanders of Iraq war (AP)
Tropical Storm Cristobal brushes NC coast (AP)
Analysis: Iraq playing US politics for best deal (AP) AP - The Iraqi prime minister's seeming endorsement of Barack Obama's troop withdrawal plan is part of Baghdad's strategy to play U.S. politics for the best deal possible over America's military mission. Troop withdrawal timetable concerns Pentagon chief (AP)
Soldier in famous photo never defeated 'demons' (AP)
Paulson braces public for months of tough times (AP)
Consumers change buying habits, but will it last? (AP)
It's the law: No sagging pants in Chicago suburb (AP) AP - Be careful if you have saggy pants in the south Chicago suburb of Lynwood. Village leaders have passed an ordinance that would levy $25 fines against anyone showing three inches or more of their underwear in public. 'Dark Knight' sets weekend record with $155.34M (AP)
Harrington wins British Open, ends Norman's dream (AP)
Banks sound but economy to take time: Paulson (Reuters) Reuters - The U.S. economy needs months to recover from its slowdown, but the banking system remains sound despite a home mortgage crisis that could cause more problems, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said. |
Headline News PhotosUpdated at 5:01 pm, July 20, 2008.Mutton Buster Gracie Schmitt of Nampa, Idaho ended up getting ...  (AP) - Mutton Buster Gracie Schmitt of Nampa, Idaho ended up getting the raw end of the deal when the sheep she was riding flipped on her back during her ride at the Snake River Stampede Wednesday night, July 16, 2008 at the Idaho Center In Nampa Idaho. (AP PHOTO/IDAHO PRESS-TRIBUNE, MIKE VOGT)Muscle Musical : Sydney Olympics synchronized swimming silver ...  (AFP) - Muscle Musical : Sydney Olympics synchronized swimming silver medalist Miho Takeda (R) and a swimmer dance the tango in the water during a preview of the Muscle Musical at a Tokyo theater. (AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno)Full of flowers : A Sri Lankan woman holds up a pot of jasmine ...  (AFP) - Full of flowers : A Sri Lankan woman holds up a pot of jasmine flowers to place before a Buddhist shrine in Kelaniya in Colombo. (AFP/Ishara S. Kodikara)A view of the interior of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai July ...  (Reuters) - A view of the interior of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai July 14, 2008. The Burj al Arab is one of the world's most expensive hotels and a landmark of Dubai's coastline. REUTERS/Jumana El Heloueh (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)Performers pose for photos ahead of the rehearsal for the opening ...  (Reuters) - Performers pose for photos ahead of the rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in front of the National Stadium, also know as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, July 16, 2008. REUTERS/Joe Chan (CHINA) (BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 PREVIEW)In this photo provided by Jim Morton, a rainbow forms over the ...  (AP) - In this photo provided by Jim Morton, a rainbow forms over the peaks of Grandfather Mountain after a storm passed through the area near Linville, N.C., Sunday afternoon, July 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Jim Morton, Grandfather Mountain)A man reads a book next to a statue in front of a book store ...  (Reuters) - A man reads a book next to a statue in front of a book store in Tokyo July 15, 2008. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN)Delicate balance : Wang Junru of China performs hand balancing ...  (AFP) - Delicate balance : Wang Junru of China performs hand balancing during the final dress rehearsal of Cirque du Soleil's 'Dralion' in Sydney. (AFP/Torsten Blackwood)Kevin Pritchard of the U.S. is airborne during the wave sailing ...  (Reuters) - Kevin Pritchard of the U.S. is airborne during the wave sailing event at the Gran Canaria World Windsurfing Championship at Pozo Izquierdo beach in the Canary Islands July 8, 2008. REUTERS/Borja Suarez (SPAIN) |
