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World Edition Headlines [ Auto updated [7] minutes ago ] History of Lead International TV News Headlines Far right scores gains in Austrian electionsCBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:00 ESTFar-right political parties scored unprecedented gains in Austria during snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, with the possibility looming large that one of them will once again be included in a coalition government. more Big drop expected on Wall StreetCNN Lead Headline | Mon Sep 29, 2008 09:50 ESTStocks appear ready to fall at the opening bell today as Congress gets ready to vote on a $700 billion bailout plan for the finance industry. CNNMoney reports traders also are wary after a series of major bank bailouts in Europe and the acquisition of Wachovia by Citigroup. developing story Egyptian hostages 'rescued, some kidnappers killed'ABC Australia - World Lead | Mon Sep 29, 2008 09:30 ESTEleven European tourists and eight Egyptians kidnapped from a remote border area of Egypt have been freed and half of the kidnappers killed, Egyptian media has said. More Mortgage debacle claims another big U.S. bank, WachoviaCBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Sep 29, 2008 09:20 ESTCitigroup Inc. is acquiring the banking operations of Wachovia Corp. in a deal backstopped by the U.S. government, just days after the government's seizure of Seattle-based Washington Mutual Inc. more Kidnapped Egyptian tour group freedCBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Sep 29, 2008 08:50 ESTA group of European tourists and Egyptian guides who were kidnapped by bandits in a lawless region of Egypt 10 days ago were freed on Monday, according to reports from Egypt's state news agency and Italian officials. more A Plan, But Will It Pass?FOXNews Lead Headline | Mon Sep 29, 2008 08:30 ESTBush moves to assure Americans that $700B bailout bill is good for country, House readies to take up measure Palin's Parents Pan MediaCBS News | Mon Sep 29, 2008 08:30 ESTTell Early Show's Harry Smith Their Daughter Is Ready To Be President Bush hails 'extraordinary agreement'CNN Lead Headline | Mon Sep 29, 2008 08:10 ESTPresident Bush expressed support today for a bill that would put up as much as $700 billion to rescue the nation's troubled financial system. Speaking at the White House, Bush called the proposed measure "an extraordinary agreement to deal with an extraordinary problem," CNNMoney reports. developing story Financial package will keep crisis from spreading: BushCBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Sep 29, 2008 08:10 ESTPresident George W. Bush says he's confident new legislation for the U.S. financial industry's bailout package will help stabilize the ailing economy. more Kidnapped European Tourists Freed in EgyptDeutsche Welle | Mon Sep 29, 2008 08:00 ESTAll 19 European tourists and Egyptians who were taken hostage by bandits in a remote Egyptian desert region 10 days ago have reportedly been freed and are in good health, Egyptian state television said Monday. Financial package will stabilize economy: BushCBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Sep 29, 2008 08:00 ESTPresident George W. Bush says he's confident new legislation for the U.S. financial industry's bailout package will help stabilize the ailing economy. more 15 militants killed in overnight clash in PakistanCBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Sep 29, 2008 08:00 ESTPakistan forces have killed 15 insurgents in ongoing clashes with a Taliban and al-Qaeda stronghold along its border with Afghanistan, officials reported Monday. more Newman remembered as humanitarian, an actor of 'selfless humility'CBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Sep 29, 2008 08:00 ESTThe death of Hollywood legend Paul Newman has triggered a wave of reaction recalling the actor's generosity and kindness. more Heather Locklear arrested after 'driving erratically'CBC Lead Headline (World) | Mon Sep 29, 2008 08:00 ESTActress Heather Locklear was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance in the upscale Santa Barbara area of California. more Bush confident 'bold' bailout will passCNN Lead Headline | Mon Sep 29, 2008 07:50 ESTPresident Bush says the compromise $700 billion bailout for the financial system that lawmakers put together over the weekend is a "bold bill." Bush says he's confident it will keep the crisis from spreading through the U.S. economy and urged lawmakers to take quick action to pass the bill. developing story $700B Bailout Plan Set For A VoteCBS News | Mon Sep 29, 2008 07:40 ESTFull House, Senate Must Still Pass Financial Rescue Package That Would See White House Share Oversight With Lawmakers Bush calls bailout plan a 'bold bill'CNN Lead Headline | Mon Sep 29, 2008 07:40 ESTPresident Bush says the proposed $700 billion bailout of the U.S. financial system is a "bold bill" that will keep the crisis from spreading through the U.S. economy. The bill was unveiled by lawmakers on Sunday. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she hopes the House will take up the bill today. Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid says he thinks the Senate can move on the legislation by Wednesday. developing story Wall Street bail-out goes to voteBBC Lead Headline | Mon Sep 29, 2008 07:40 ESTUS Congress starts the fast-track process to approve the $700bn bail-out of the country's financial sector. World Markets Cool to $700B Rescue Plan; House Could Vote TodayABC News (US)/International | Mon Sep 29, 2008 07:30 ESTKidnapped tourists and Egyptians freed: reportABC Australia - World Lead | Mon Sep 29, 2008 07:30 ESTThe 11 Western tourists and eight Egyptians taken hostage in a remote border area of Egypt more than a week ago have been freed and are in good health, state-run Egyptian television says. More |
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