ABC News | Obama, Chinese leader discuss possible Iran sanctions CNN Washington (CNN) -- President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao held a private meeting Monday before the start of a nuclear security summit, with the focus on Iran -- and its opposition to the nuclear nonproliferation agreement. ... China agrees to pursue new sanctions against Iran China signals readiness to back new UN sanctions on Iran Iran, Israel and the Bomb |
Globe and Mail | Fred Couples undone by par-3 12th hole at Masters Washington Post AUGUSTA, GA. -- Eighteen years ago, when Fred Couples won his only green jacket, he was the recipient of some now-legendary good fortune at Augusta National's par-3 12th hole. His tee shot came up short, but instead of trickling down ... What they said at the Masters Tiger Woods: 'I enter events to win. I didn't' In the end, just too much -- of everything -- for Tiger to overcome |
TIME | Poland mourns President Lech Kaczynski after jet crash BBC News Poland has been plunged into mourning by the deaths of President Lech Kaczynski and dozens of political and military leaders in a plane crash. The jet crashed as it attempted to land at Smolensk airport in Russia in thick fog, killing » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Mine Operator Escaped Extra Oversight After Warning New York Times The operator of the West Virginia mine that exploded on Monday, killing at least 25 people, was warned by federal officials just over two years ago that it could be cited for having a “pattern of violations,†which ... Two rescue teams enter W.Va. mine Rescuers to make 'mad dash' to search for trapped West Virginia miners Massey Accused of Putting Lives at Risk |
BBC News | Opposition Claims Control in Kyrgyzstan New York Times Ivan Sekretarev/AP The police used bullets, tear gas and stun grenades against a crowd of thousands massing in front of the presidential office in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. By CLIFFORD J. LEVY MOSCOW â€" Large-scale protests appeared to ... Russia not involved in Kyrgyz events - Putin Kyrgyz riot police come under attack from demonstrators in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan ... Bloodshed on streets of Kyrgyzstan as government cracks down on protesters |
Reuters | West Virginia mining disaster: Ways to help the victims' families USA Today President Obama sent his "deepest condolences" to the families of the 25 mine workers that died in yesterday's West Virginia mine explosion, one of the worst mining accidents in the US in 25 years. Four miners are still missing. ... Rescue efforts suspended after W. Va. mine blast that killed 25 Coal Mine CEO Blankenship's Revealing Tweets Mine Explosion Leaves Coal Town Stunned |
Times Online | Apple sells 300000 iPads on its first day Los Angeles Times The tablet computer's debut Saturday topped that of the original iPhone in 2007. The company also reports that 1 million apps had been downloaded. By David Sarno For Apple Inc. and its iPad, the easy part is over. After months of marketing hype that ... Apple Sells 300000 iPads Saturday, But Sustainability's the Key to Success First-day iPad sales top first-gen iPhone Is iPad re » |
