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World Edition Headlines [ Auto updated [7] minutes ago ] History of Lead International TV News Headlines Bush's Iraq assailant has broken arm, ribs: brotherABC Australia - World Lead | Tue Dec 16, 2008 04:30 ESTThe Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at US President George W Bush has a broken arm and ribs after being struck by Iraqi security agents, his brother says. More Blago Impeachment LoomsFOXNews Lead Headline | Tue Dec 16, 2008 04:20 ESTLawmakers take first step toward removing Illinois gov. from office as attorney declares 'he's not stepping down' Historic Fed Rate Cut in SightFOXNews Lead Headline | Tue Dec 16, 2008 03:10 ESTFederal Reserve prepares to slash a key interest rate today, perhaps to an all-time low, in a bid to stem the economic slide, FOXBusiness: Interest Rate Decision Explained New South Africa party to launchBBC Lead Headline | Tue Dec 16, 2008 03:10 ESTA new political party is being launched in South Africa, made up largely of defectors from the governing ANC. Immigration Pushes Europe's Population to Nearly 500 MillionDeutsche Welle | Tue Dec 16, 2008 02:40 ESTThe population of the European Union increased to nearly half a billion in 2008, thanks largely to a rise in net migration, new figures show. Foreign Minister: Czech Republic Ready to Lead Europe in 2009Deutsche Welle | Tue Dec 16, 2008 02:10 ESTThe Czech Republic takes over the European Union presidency on Jan. 1 from current holder France. Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg spoke with DW about his country's intentions for its EU presidency. UN chief deplores Mugabe positionBBC Lead Headline | Tue Dec 16, 2008 02:10 ESTBan Ki-Moon says the UN can do little to help Zimbabwe because of its leaders' intransigence over outside mediation. 'Gators got him' a refrain as boys disappearedCNN Lead Headline | Tue Dec 16, 2008 01:20 ESTRoger Kiser and other former students believe authorities will soon find the remains of youths sent to the Florida School for Boys half a century ago. When boys disappeared, Kiser said, administrators explained it away. They'd say, Well, he ran away and the swamp got him, Kiser said. Or, The gators got him. Illinois Lawmakers Launch Impeachment of GovernorFOXNews Lead Headline | Tue Dec 16, 2008 01:10 ESTLawmakers gather to discuss possible election to fill Obama's Senate seat - but instead vote to launch impeachment proceedings against Gov. Blagojevich Investors reel from Madoff shockBBC Lead Headline | Tue Dec 16, 2008 01:10 ESTThe list of investors and banks hit by an alleged $50bn ( Obama Stocking Up CabinetFOXNews Lead Headline | Tue Dec 16, 2008 00:10 ESTChicago schools chief Arne Duncan to be named education secretary; Sen. Salazar to receive interior secretary nominationamp;bull; Obama Announces Energy, Environmental Teamamp;bull; Caroline Kennedy Seeks Clinton's Senate Seat 2 killed in latest U.S. missile strike on Pakistani militant strongholdCBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Dec 15, 2008 23:30 ESTA suspected U.S. missile strike has killed two people in a militant stronghold in Pakistan, officials and a witness said. more Brother: Shoe thrower wanted to humiliate BushCNN Lead Headline | Mon Dec 15, 2008 23:00 ESTThe brother of the journalist who hurled his shoes at President Bush said his sibling's actions were spontaneous and represented millions of Iraqis who want to humiliate the tyrant. Dhirgham al-Zaidi described the reporter's hatred for the material American occupation and the moral Iranian occupation. 7 men sentenced for killing 19 people in RussiaCBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Dec 15, 2008 21:30 ESTSeven young men who murdered 19 people in a series of hate crimes were sentenced to prison Monday amid a surge in racist assaults, xenophobia and neo-Nazism in Russia. more UN president faces 'serious' death threatsCBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Dec 15, 2008 21:20 ESTThe president of the United Nations General Assembly has received "very serious" online death threats, his spokesman said Monday. more Hollywood private eye sentenced to 15 years for wiretapping starsCBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Dec 15, 2008 21:20 ESTHollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison for running a wiretapping scheme that spied on the rich and famous. more Trial by Fire at Palin's ChurchFOXNews Lead Headline | Mon Dec 15, 2008 21:10 ESTArson fire damages Gov. Palin's Alaska church, but a parishoner says it's had reverse effect on 'solidarity' Education and interior picks made, sources sayCNN Lead Headline | Mon Dec 15, 2008 20:50 ESTPresident-elect Barack Obama is set to name Sen. Ken Salazar as his choice for interior secretary and Chicago public schools boss Arne Duncan as his pick for education secretary, sources said Monday. Also Monday, Obama selected Nobel winner Steven Chu for energy secretary and Carol Browner for the newly created climate czar. Canadian faces charges including sex tourism: U.S. governmentCBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Dec 15, 2008 20:20 ESTA Canadian man faces numerous criminal charges, including aiding and abetting sex tourism and producing and distributing child pornography, after he was arrested by police in Britain, the U.S. Department of Justice said Monday. more 'The gators got him,' ex-student recalls hearingCNN Lead Headline | Mon Dec 15, 2008 20:00 ESTRoger Kiser and other former students believe authorities will soon find the remains of youths sent to the Florida School for Boys half a century ago. When boys disappeared, Kiser said, administrators explained it away. They'd say, Well, he ran away and the swamp got him, Kiser said. Or, The gators got him. |
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