US Senate votes to start Obama health drive debate
US Senate votes to start Obama health drive debate

The US Senate, torn along party lines, voted to formally launch debate on historic legislation to enact President Barack Obama's signature drive to remake US health care, handing him a win for now.

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    • Death toll in China mine disaster rises to 87: mediaDeath toll in China mine disaster rises to 87: media
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-22T01:01:27

      The death toll from a coal mine blast in northeast China has risen to 87, with 21 other miners still trapped, state media reported Sunday.

    • Chinese rights lawyer's wife gets US asylum: supportersChinese rights lawyer's wife gets US asylum: supporters
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-22T00:02:07

      The United States has granted political asylum to the wife and children of jailed Chinese civil rights lawyer Guo Feixiong who the family says is suffering abuse, supporters said Saturday.

    • Flawless Sexton eases Ireland past FijiFlawless Sexton eases Ireland past Fiji
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-21T19:39:18

      Jonathan Sexton announced his arrival in international rugby with a flawless performance in Ireland's comprehensive victory over Fiji here Saturday.

    • Two Pakistanis suspected of Mumbai attack funding arrestedTwo Pakistanis suspected of Mumbai attack funding arrested
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-21T18:17:15

      Two Pakistanis have been arrested in Italy on suspicion of having sent money to people implicated in the Mumbai attacks in November 2008, Italian media reported Saturday, citing anti-terror police.

    • New Zealand see off battling England in RugbyUNew Zealand see off battling England in RugbyU
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-21T17:13:29

      New Zealand beat England 19-6 in a hard-fought encounter here at Twickenham on Saturday that saw Dan Carter become the All Blacks' leading international points scorer.

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    • Austrian sets up online cattle auctionsAustrian sets up online cattle auctions
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-21T20:04:17

      Austrian cattle farmers no longer have to travel long distances to sell or buy cattle: it can all be done at the click of a mouse, on a new auction website.

    • Barnes & Noble sells out of new e-readerBarnes & Noble sells out of new e-reader
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-20T22:11:59

      US bookstore giant Barnes & Noble said Friday it had sold out of its new electronic book reader, the "Nook," and the next shipments would not be available until after the holidays.

    • US newspaper ad revenue down nearly 28 percentUS newspaper ad revenue down nearly 28 percent
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-20T20:14:11

      US newspaper advertising revenue fell by nearly 28 percent in the third quarter, continuing a slide which has led to layoffs, bankruptcies and the closure of several dailies.

    • Google books hearing set for February 18Google books hearing set for February 18
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-20T17:45:51

      A US judge set February 18 for a hearing on the revised legal settlement between Google and US authors and publishers that would allow the Internet giant to scan and sell millions of books online.

    • Cisco releases Web security app for iPhoneCisco releases Web security app for iPhone
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-20T16:56:19

      Cisco on Friday announced the release of a free iPhone application for anyone who wants to stay on top of the latest trojans, worms, or other threats marauding on the Internet.

    Weird News

    • Women run in style in Paris stiletto raceWomen run in style in Paris stiletto race
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-21T11:07:20

      Dozens of shoe addicts have taken part in the National Stiletto Championship on an indoor track in the old stock exchange building in central Paris.

    • Auction record for umbrella stand as YSL mystique inflates pricesAuction record for umbrella stand as YSL mystique inflates prices
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-20T19:51:44

      A humble if eye-pleasing umbrella stand once owned by Yves Saint Laurent fetched an amazing 90,000 euros (134,000 dollars) Friday at the close of a sale of the last belongings of the late couturier and his partner Pierre Berge.

    • Mexican labs target adulterers with DNA testingMexican labs target adulterers with DNA testing
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-20T17:11:18

      Suspect your significant other might be cheating on you? In Mexico, numerous laboratories are now offering a way to find out for sure -- DNA tests.

    • Nepal's ex-king gets first passportNepal's ex-king gets first passport
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-20T17:08:46

      Nepal's former king has been given his first passport aged 63, a year-and-a-half after stepping down from the throne, the government said Friday.

    • Beaujolais nouveau hot in Japan - literallyBeaujolais nouveau hot in Japan - literally
      Agence France-Presse - 2009-11-19T17:19:25

      Japan's craze for Beaujolais nouveau has beaten the global recession, with tourists taking a dip Thursday in a hot mountain spring coloured red with the fruity wine.

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