http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/world-news-headlines-6246.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:29:35 GMT 2009-11-22T11:29:35Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/israeli-aircraft-strike-gaza-targets-415050.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 JERUSALEM - Israeli aircraft attacked two suspected weapons-making factories and a smuggling tunnel in the Gaza Strip early Sunday in what the military said was retaliation for Palestinian rocket fire into southern Israel. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:41:22 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/israeli-aircraft-strike-gaza-targets-415050.html JOSEF FEDERMAN 2009-11-22T10:41:22Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/5-afghan-border-security-guards-killed-in-south-414036.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 KABUL - A roadside bomb killed five Afghan border security guards traveling on a heavily used road in southern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on Sunday. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:59:27 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/5-afghan-border-security-guards-killed-in-south-414036.html ELENA BECATOROS 2009-11-21T06:59:27Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/china-coal-mine-blast-death-toll-jumps-to-87-414775.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 HEGANG, China - Rescuers worked in frigid cold to reach 21 miners trapped underground Sunday as the death toll from a huge gas explosion in a northern Chinese mine jumped to 87 - the deadliest blast to hit the beleaguered industry in nearly two years. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:34:06 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/china-coal-mine-blast-death-toll-jumps-to-87-414775.html CARA ANNA 2009-11-22T06:34:06Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/romanians-vote-for-president-amid-political-crisis-415073.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 BUCHAREST, Romania - Romanians were voting for a new president on Sunday in an election that could help end a leadership crisis that has threatened an international loan aimed at stopping the country's painful recession. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:11:31 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/romanians-vote-for-president-amid-political-crisis-415073.html ALISON MUTLER 2009-11-22T11:11:31Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/romanians-vote-for-president-amid-political-crisis-415072.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 BUCHAREST, Romania - Romanians were voting for a new president on Sunday in an election that could help end a leadership crisis that has threatened an international loan aimed at stoppingthe country's painful recession. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:11:33 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/romanians-vote-for-president-amid-political-crisis-415072.html ALISON MUTLER 2009-11-22T11:11:33Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/canadian-woman-loses-benefits-over-facebook-photo-415035.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 BROMONT, Quebec - A Canadian woman on long-term sick leave for depression says she lost her benefits because her insurance agent found photos of her on Facebook in which she appeared to be having fun. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:19:45 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/canadian-woman-loses-benefits-over-facebook-photo-415035.html 2009-11-22T10:19:45Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/mumbai-still-vulnerable-1-year-after-terror-attack-414240.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 MUMBAI, India - The walls that the rockets blew out have not been repaired, and the plaster is a dense scattershot of bullet holes. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:13:51 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/mumbai-still-vulnerable-1-year-after-terror-attack-414240.html ERIKA KINETZ 2009-11-21T11:13:51Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/afghan-road-builder-s-dream-thwarted-by-violence-414086.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 KABUL - Khalid Khan stares through the dusty window pane, down across the rooftops of the capital, and wonders if they really know where he lives. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:54 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/afghan-road-builder-s-dream-thwarted-by-violence-414086.html TODD PITMAN 2009-11-21T08:00:54Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/hugo-chavez-invites-fidel-castro-to-venezuela-415007.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is inviting his mentor Fidel Castro to visit Venezuela during the coming months. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:42:59 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/hugo-chavez-invites-fidel-castro-to-venezuela-415007.html 2009-11-22T09:42:59Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/mccain-tension-between-aides-palin-no-big-deal--414098.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin's new memoir and downplayed any tension between their campaign aides as "no big deal." "I enjoyed the book and she and I are dear friends. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:43:57 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/mccain-tension-between-aides-palin-no-big-deal--414098.html ROB GILLIES 2009-11-21T07:43:57Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/chavez-praises-alleged-terrorist-carlos-the-jackal-413798.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez is praising Carlos the Jackal, the imprisoned Venezuelan once notorious for a series of Cold War-era bombings, assassinations and hostage dramas, saying he was a "revolutionary fighter" and not a terrorist. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:35:51 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/chavez-praises-alleged-terrorist-carlos-the-jackal-413798.html IAN JAMES 2009-11-21T10:35:51Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/life-requested-for-us-suspect-in-italy-murder-case-413908.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 PERUGIA, Italy - Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game - charges the U.S. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:14:18 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/life-requested-for-us-suspect-in-italy-murder-case-413908.html MARTA FALCONI 2009-11-21T14:14:18Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/state-news-agency-says-death-toll-in-northeast-china-coal-mine-blast-jumps-to-87-414767.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 BEIJING - State news agency says death toll in northeast China coal mine blast jumps to 87. ___ November 22, 2009 01:23 AM EST Copyright 2009, The Associated Press. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:23:05 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/state-news-agency-says-death-toll-in-northeast-china-coal-mine-blast-jumps-to-87-414767.html 2009-11-22T06:23:05Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/mccain-links-political-correctness-to-shootings-414223.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - Sen. John McCain says he has no doubt that "political correctness" played a role in preventing concerns about the alleged Fort Hood gunman from reaching the right people. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:36:52 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/mccain-links-political-correctness-to-shootings-414223.html ROB GILLIES 2009-11-21T10:36:52Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/venezuela-captures-wanted-colombian-fugitive-414580.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan authorities have captured a former Colombian official wanted for collaborating with outlawed right-wing paramilitary fighters. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:19:20 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/venezuela-captures-wanted-colombian-fugitive-414580.html 2009-11-21T16:19:20Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/mexico-says-drug-witness-died-in-apparent-suicide-414559.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 MEXICO CITY - A top drug cartel suspect who turned state's evidence has been found dead in an apparent suicide, while a body found in Guerrero state was identified as a rebel leader who accused the state governor of drug ties,Mexican law enforcement said Saturday. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:52:24 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/mexico-says-drug-witness-died-in-apparent-suicide-414559.html 2009-11-21T15:52:24Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/swiss-police-man-attacked-by-bear-in-park-414549.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 BERN, Switzerland - A bear has attacked a man who entered its enclosure at a new park in Switzerland, and a policeman opened fire on the animal to defend the intruder. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:36:34 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/swiss-police-man-attacked-by-bear-in-park-414549.html 2009-11-21T15:36:34Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/iran-to-hold-war-games-to-protect-nuclear-sites-413985.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 TEHRAN, Iran - Iran will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack, a senior military commander said Saturday, reflecting the country's concern that Israel could make good on threats to strike militarily. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:14:17 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/iran-to-hold-war-games-to-protect-nuclear-sites-413985.html ALI AKBAR DAREINI 2009-11-21T06:14:17Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/pope-and-anglican-leader-agree-on-closer-relations-413966.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 VATICAN CITY - After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI assured the archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday that he is still committed to seeking closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:38:51 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/pope-and-anglican-leader-agree-on-closer-relations-413966.html VICTOR L. SIMPSON 2009-11-21T17:38:51Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/gaza-militants-agree-to-halt-rocket-fire-414241.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Hamas announced Saturday evening that it has reached an agreement with other militant groups in Gaza to stop firing rockets at southern Israeli towns to prevent retaliatory attacks. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:13:50 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/gaza-militants-agree-to-halt-rocket-fire-414241.html 2009-11-21T11:13:50Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/italian-police-arrest-2-linked-to-mumbai-attacks-413874.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 ROME - Italian police on Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son who allegedly spent just over $200 to set up a reliable and untraceable phone network that was used by the militants who carried out last year's terror attacks in Mumbai, India. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:46:48 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/italian-police-arrest-2-linked-to-mumbai-attacks-413874.html ARIEL DAVID 2009-11-21T12:46:48Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/sri-lanka-to-release-136-000-tamil-war-refugees-413876.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 MANIK FARM, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka will release next month the remaining 136,000 Tamil refugees still in the squalid and overrun government camps where they've been detained since the country's civil war ended six monthsago, a top official said Saturday. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:13:39 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/sri-lanka-to-release-136-000-tamil-war-refugees-413876.html ERANGA JAYAWARDENA 2009-11-21T13:13:39Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/azerbaijan-threatens-force-over-nagorno-karabakh-414182.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 BAKU, Azerbaijan - President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan said Saturday his nation may resort to military force if talks with Armenia on resolving a long-standing territorial dispute produce no result. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:30:49 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/azerbaijan-threatens-force-over-nagorno-karabakh-414182.html 2009-11-21T09:30:49Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/saudi-4-pilgrims-die-of-swine-flu-before-hajj-414166.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Saudi health officials announced the first deaths from swine flu of this year's annual pilgrimage to Mecca, as four pilgrims succumbed to the disease soon after arriving in Saudi Arabia. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:54:35 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/saudi-4-pilgrims-die-of-swine-flu-before-hajj-414166.html 2009-11-21T09:54:35Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/coal-mine-blast-kills-42-in-china-66-trapped-413709.html?cxtype=rss_nation-world_6246 HARBIN, China - Rescuers working in frigid cold and darkness tried to reach 66 people believed trapped a third of a mile (half a kilometer) underground after a huge gas explosion Saturday ripped through a coal mine in northern China,killing at least 42 people. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:39:59 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/coal-mine-blast-kills-42-in-china-66-trapped-413709.html CARA ANNA 2009-11-21T08:39:59Z