The Guardian

US Pastor Reconsidering Plan to Burn Qurans Voice of America Photo: AP A US pastor says he is reconsidering plans to burn Qurans on Saturday, amid concerns the event could spark violence by Islamic extremists around the world. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and religious leaders have reached out to the pastor, ... Florida Pastor 'Suspends' Koran Burning on Attack AnniversaryBusinessWeek US pastor 'suspends' Quran burningAljazeera.net Decision to suspend Quran-burning met with reliefThe Associated Press RTT News -Hindustan Times -9&10 News all 11,070 news articles »

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Reuters Africa

Federal judge calls 'don't ask, don't tell' policy unconstitutional Los Angeles Times The judge plans to issue an injunction preventing the government from barring openly gay service members. The Justice Dept., which defended the policy during the trial, can appeal the decision. By Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times A federal judge in ... 'Don't ask, don't tell' called unconstitutionalBoston Globe US judge rules ban on gays in military unconstitutionalReuters 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Rule Violates Constitution, Judge SaysBusinessWeek Seattle Times -CNN -AFP all 875 news articles »

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NEWS.com.au

Gas-line blast in San Bruno - neighborhood burns San Francisco Chronicle A home burned as the sun set on a San Bruno neighborhood. A blast believed to be caused by a natural gas explosion ravaged a San Bruno neighborhood Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. (09-09) 22:03 PDT SAN BRUNO -- With a thunderous roar heard for miles, ... Gas blast near San Francisco burns homes, kills oneReuters Calif. Homes Ablaze After Massive ExplosionNew York Times homes ablaze after explosion near San Franciscomsnbc.com AFP -Bloomberg -CBS 5 all 993 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Super Bowl champion Saints hold off Vikings CBC.ca By Tony Care, CBC Sports Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) scores on a third-quarter touchdown run against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images) In a rematch of last year's NFC championships game, the New Orleans ... Brett Favre's ordinary outing raises some concerns for VikingsSportingNews.com What We Learned: Saints beat VikingsYahoo! Sports Party continues as Saints top Vikings in openermsnbc.com Boston Herald -San Jose Mercury News -FanHouse all 3,167 news articles »

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Reuters India

Obama to tap Chicago economist for post Chicago Tribune President Barack Obama, during a news conference Friday, will name noted Chicago economist and key White House adviser Austan Goolsbee to head the Council of Economic Advisers. A data-driven economist known ... Obama taps Goolsbee as top White House economistReuters Obama to name Austan Goolsbee head of his economic advisory councilLos Angeles Times Top Adviser to Lead Panel on EconomyNew York Times Wall Street Journal -The Associated Press -AFP all 238 news articles »

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New York Times (blog)

After Daley takes off, pilots hope to land new Meigs Chicago Tribune With Mayor Richard Daley set to leave his post next year, it's time to bring back Meigs Field, say private pilots who still bemoan the shutdown of the lakefront airport seven years ago. Pilots from across the country ... Next Mayor Will Face Tough Decisions to Solve Financial MessNew York Times Rahm Emanuel could face obstacles on road to Chicago mayor's seatWashington Post Emanuel would be best-known mayoral candidateThe Associated Press Christian Science Monitor -Chicago Sun-Times -ABC7Chicago.com all 2,878 news articles »

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Daily Star - Lebanon

Chinese Muslims celebrate fast-breaking festival Xinhua BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Millions of Muslims across China celebrated Eid al-Fitr Friday, the festival that signals the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan -- a season of fasting and spiritual reflection. Early Friday, Muslims of different ... Leaders call for unity as Muslims mark Eid, nation observes 9/11Chicago Daily Herald Students as teachers: UH Muslim students talk about faithHouston Chronicle Obama Sends Best Wishes to Muslims for Eid-al-FitrVoice of America The Detroit News -Daily Illini -MuslimMatters all 801 news articles »

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ABC News

Analysis: Obama has tenuous grip on Democrats over taxes Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in Congress are distancing themselves from President Barack Obama's push to let taxes rise for the wealthiest Americans, fearing it will further harm them in November's mid-term elections. ... White House: No Veto Will be Needed Over Bush Tax CutsCBS News Kerry says Bush tax cuts for highest wage-earners should expireBoston Globe Everyone Wants One, But Do Tax Cuts Really Work?NPR Washington Post -Journal and Courier -US Financial Post all 7,523 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Police: 2 shot dead at Kraft plant in Pa., 1 hurt The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — A woman who had just been suspended from her job and escorted from a Kraft Foods Inc. facility returned with a handgun and opened fire Thursday, killing two people and critically injuring a third before being taken into custody about an ... 2 killed, 1 hurt in Kraft plant shootingCNN 2 dead at Kraft plant, woman arrestedPhiladelphia Inquirer Woman held in shootingsNewsOK.com 9&10 News -UPI.com -FOX19 all 566 news articles »

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swissinfo.ch

Japan's revolving door of prime ministers set to spin again CNN International Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan at a press conference at his official residence in Tokyo on August 10. Tokyo, Japan (CNN) -- The wife of Japan's prime minister is a pragmatist. When her husband, Naoto Kan, became prime minister in ... Japan PM has edge in party race, outcome unclearReuters Japan finalizes 10.9 bln-dollar stimulus package to counter strong yenXinhua Japan approves stimulus packageSydney Morning Herald AFP -Wall Street Journal -BlueRidgeNow.com all 149 news articles »

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