Hamas Head, Meshal, Says Rocket Strikes on Israel Have Halted

He repeated that he would not recognize Israel, saying to fellow Arab leaders, "There is only one enemy in the region, and that is Israel."

As Economic Turmoil Mounts, So Do Deadly Attacks on Hungary's Gypsies

Prejudice against Roma — widely known as Gypsies and long among Europe's most oppressed minority groups — has swelled into a wave of violence.

U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency Over Swine Flu

Responding to what some health officials feared could be the leading edge of a global pandemic emerging from Mexico, American health officials declared a public health emergency on Sunday as 20 cases of swine flu were confirmed in this country, including eight in New York City.

Merle's Easy Tostadas

This is an easy recipe for all. Buy some of them precooked crispy tostadas for a starter. Brown 1 LB lean ground beef and drain the fat off. Add one package taco seasoning and 2/3 cups water and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.

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Crisis Reshaping Wall St. as Stars Begin to Scatter

There is an air of exodus on Wall Street — and not just among those being fired. As Washington cracks down on compensation and tightens regulation of banks, a brain drain is occurring at some of the biggest ones.

Video of Taliban Flogging Rattles Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The video shows a young woman held face down as a Taliban commander whips her repeatedly with a leather strap. "Leave me for the moment — you can beat me again later," she screams, pleading for a reprieve and writhing in pain.

Tribes want more time to develop ID cards for use at the Canadian border-US governement continues to break treaties

Local American Indians say they shouldn't be forced to comply when new passport requirements go into effect on June 1 along the U.S. border with Canada.

U.S. Moves to Overhaul Ailing Carmakers

WASHINGTON — The White House on Sunday pushed out the chairman of General Motors and instructed Chrysler to form a partnership with the Italian automaker Fiat within 30 days as conditions for receiving another much-needed round of government aid.

In Drug War, Mexico Fights Cartel and Itself

REYNOSA, Mexico — An army convoy on the hunt for traffickers rolled out of its base recently in this border town under the control of the Gulf Cartel — and an ominous voice crackled over a two-way radio frequency to announce just that.

Concert for Holocaust Survivors Is Condemned

JERUSALEM — Palestinian political activists from the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank on Sunday condemned a camp youth orchestra's performance for Holocaust survivors in Israel last week, and said they were banning the orchestra's director, an Israeli Arab woman …

Six Reported Killed in Shooting at a Nursing Home

CARTHAGE, N.C. (AP) -- Police say six people have been killed and three injured in a shooting at a North Carolina nursing home.

Obama Creates Forum on Energy, Climate

The White House just announced plans for a series of meetings on energy and climate change among "key" developed and developing countries.

Men struggling to finish at black colleges

MEMPHIS, Tenn.: They're no longer the only option for African-American students, but the country's historically black colleges and universities brag that they provide a supportive environment where these students are more likely to succeed.

Russian bigfoot expedition postponed due to weather conditions

The expedition that went looking for bigfoots in a cave in the mountains of Siberia has so far been fruitless, but its organizers blame the weather for failure and say they will return in summer.

Creatures on the Loose

Although the subject of cryptozoology is predominantly one focused upon the search for unknown animals, and those beasts that science tells us cannot exist – such as Bigfoot, the Yeti, the Chupacabras, Ogopogo, and the Loch Ness Monster – the subject also encompasses so-calle …

Former McCain Adviser Endorses Same Sex Marriage

Steve Schmidt, who was John McCain's chief political strategist during the campaign, has largely stayed out of sight since the election.

Group sends condoms to pope

VATICAN CITY, March 27 (UPI) -- Vatican City will soon receive scores of condoms in the mail as part of a protest against Pope Benedict XVI, demonstration organizers say.

Israel denies renewal of prisoner exchange talks

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's special negotiator Ofer Dekel traveled abroad to an unspecified destination yesterday to further pursue a prisoner exchange agreement for the release of captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.

The 'revolution' starts here as 35,000 pack the G20 march

They hoped for 10,000, but in the end more than triple that number turned out on London's streets for the biggest demonstration since the beginning of the economic crisis.

Obama Faces Cold Reception in Europe

The last time President Obama went to Europe, he was greeted with raucous applause and 200,000 Europeans choking a Berlin square, chanting "Obama" and "Yes We Can."

Obama Will Face a Defiant World on Foreign Visit

WASHINGTON — President Obama is facing challenges to American power on multiple fronts as he prepares for his first trip overseas since taking office, with the nation's economic woes emboldening allies and adversaries alike.

Spanish Court Weighs Inquiry on Torture for 6 Bush-Era Officials

LONDON — A high-level Spanish court has taken the first steps toward opening a criminal investigation against six former Bush administration officials, including former Attorney General Alberto R.

Vast Spy System Loots Computers in 103 Countries

TORONTO — A vast electronic spying operation has infiltrated computers and has stolen documents from hundreds of government and private offices around the world, including those of the Dalai Lama, Canadian researchers have concluded.

Why do people vote for conservatives anyway?

This has puzzled me forever so I thought I would ask the Newsvine community why people vote for conservative candidates who advocate the following: 1. Lower taxes for the wealthy while taxing the middle class to death.

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Southern strategy would keep Mexico secure

this week, a number of senior U.S. Government officials traveled to Mexico to offer additional help confronting one of the most serious threats to the national security of the United States — the soaring level of violence in Mexico and along our southern border.

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