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World Edition Headlines [ Auto updated [2] minutes ago ] History of Lead International TV News Headlines US envoy extends bid to save N Korea nuclear dealABC Australia - World Lead | Thu Oct 02, 2008 08:30 ESTUS envoy extends bid to save N Korea nuclear deal By North Asia correspondent Shane McLeod with wires 19 children die in Tanzanian dance hall stampedeCBC Lead Headline (World) | Thu Oct 02, 2008 08:20 ESTA stampede in an overcrowded dance hall in central Tanzania killed at least 19 children on Wednesday and left dozens wounded, said officials. more French troops wound 4 Afghan civilians near Kabul: officialCBC Lead Headline (World) | Thu Oct 02, 2008 08:10 ESTFrench NATO troops have wounded four Afghan civilians on a road outside Kabul, according to an Afghan police chief. more Wreckage may link to lost adventurer FossettCNN (World) Lead Headline | Thu Oct 02, 2008 08:00 ESTSearch teams looking for millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett may have found the wreckage of the plane he was flying when he disappeared more than a year ago. Bailout do-over passes SenateCNN Lead Headline | Thu Oct 02, 2008 08:00 ESTThe Senate has passed a financial bailout package similar to one rejected by the House. The bill passed by a vote of 74 to 25. Presidential candidates Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain voted in favor. Like the bill rejected by the House, the Senate bill would spend $700 billion to buy troubled assets from financial institutions. European markets welcome US voteBBC Lead Headline | Thu Oct 02, 2008 08:00 ESTEuropean stocks rise after the US Senate approves a new version of a $700bn Wall Street rescue, which still needs House approval. UN upgrades Pakistan security levelCBC Lead Headline (World) | Thu Oct 02, 2008 07:30 ESTThe United Nations is raising its security level in Pakistan and requiring children of international staff to leave the country, a UN official said Thursday. more Markets retreat amid growing slowdown concernsCBC Lead Headline (World) | Thu Oct 02, 2008 07:00 ESTDespite the passage of a $700 billion US financial bailout package in the Senate, many stock markets retreated on Thursday as concerns grew about a global slowdown. more Fossett Searchers Find WreckageFOXNews Lead Headline | Thu Oct 02, 2008 06:40 ESTSearch teams looking for millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett may have found the wreckage of the plane he was flying Bombs kill 17 in BaghdadCBC Lead Headline (World) | Thu Oct 02, 2008 06:20 ESTBomb blasts near two Shia mosques in Baghdad on Thursday morning killed 17 people, said Iraqi police. more Taiwan removes Nestle products from shelvesCBC Lead Headline (World) | Thu Oct 02, 2008 06:10 ESTNestlé milk powder products have been removed from shelves in Taiwan after minor doses of melamine were found in the powders that were produced in northeastern China, says Taiwan's health minister. more EU Defense Ministers Agree on Anti-Piracy Mission off SomaliaDeutsche Welle | Thu Oct 02, 2008 06:00 ESTEU ministers have committed to launch a joint maritime convoy operation off Somalia, where pirates have increased attacks on commercial vessels. Germany would send one frigate, said Defense Minister Franz-Josef Jung. Wreckage spotted in renewed search for FossettCBC Lead Headline (World) | Thu Oct 02, 2008 05:50 ESTSearch teams combing a rugged part of eastern California for any sign of Steve Fossett, the adventurer who vanished on a solo flight more than a year ago, have spotted what appears to be wreckage, authorities said. more EU Defense Ministers Agree on Anti-Piracy Mission in SomaliaDeutsche Welle | Thu Oct 02, 2008 05:40 ESTEU ministers have committed to launch a joint maritime convoy operation in Somalia, where pirates have increased attacks on commercial vessels. Germany would send one frigate, said Defense Minister Franz-Josef Jung. Bombs kill 11 in BaghdadCBC Lead Headline (World) | Thu Oct 02, 2008 05:30 ESTBomb blasts near two Shia mosques in Baghdad on Thursday morning killed 11 people, said Iraqi police. more European Governments Enact BailoutsABC News (US)/International | Thu Oct 02, 2008 05:20 ESTText Sent 22 Seconds Before DeathFOXNews Lead Headline | Thu Oct 02, 2008 05:00 ESTEngineer in L.A. commuter train crash that killed 25 sent a text mere seconds before the collision, investigators confirm All eyes on Palin ahead of VP debateABC Australia - World Lead | Thu Oct 02, 2008 04:50 ESTRepublican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden will share the same stage in a vice presidential debate tomorrow, but the spotlight will be on the untested Governor Palin as she tries to ease doubts about whether she is up to the job. More Bailout Do-Over for HouseFOXNews Lead Headline | Thu Oct 02, 2008 03:50 ESTBeefed-up bailout package sent back to House for showdown vote after Senate gives approval Wreckage found near IDs bearing Fossett's nameCNN Lead Headline | Thu Oct 02, 2008 03:50 ESTSearch teams looking for millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett may have found the wreckage of the plane he was flying when he disappeared more than a year ago. The downed plane was spotted during an aerial search of the area where a hiker discovered identification with the missing aviator's name. |
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