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Telegraph.co.uk Libyan rebel official predicts Gadhafi's downfall in a weekCNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff Tripoli, Libya (CNN) — Libyan rebels expressed fresh optimism that Moammar Gadhafi's rule is about to collapse as a deadline looms for Gadhafi loyalists to disarm or face assault. "I think this thug, this killer knows that he has …Libyan [...]

USA Today ATF chief reassigned after gun tracking goes awrySan Francisco ChronicleEric Gay / AP The Department of Justice reassigned the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to a new post Tuesday after months of investigation into the agency's gun-tracking operation known as Fast and Furious. …Gunwalker scandal: ATF director [...]

USA Today Oklahoma City fire sends horses, people fleeingReutersOKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – A wildfire in a wooded area of Oklahoma City forced hundreds of homes to be evacuated on Tuesday, destroying some and causing panicked horse owners to let their livestock loose, residents and a fire official …Wildfire forces evacuations in Oklahoma CityCNN InternationalFires burn [...]

CNN International Japan's ruling party picks finance minister as its leaderCNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff Yoshihiko Noda speaks to ruling fellow Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers in the National Diet in Tokyo on August 25, 2011. (CNN) — Japan's ruling party on Monday picked finance minister, Yoshihiko Noda, as its new leader, …Japan's finmin [...]

Hurricane Irene brings death, damage on East CoastSan Francisco ChronicleNadine Noa (left), Alexis Noa, Herman Noa and Efia Senior wade through floodwaters on South Street in Lower Manhattan after Irene drenched the area. Sealevel, NC — As Tropical Storm Irene drenched New York and New England on Sunday, the states where …Weather System Irene: Latest [...]

BBC News Lockerbie bomber found 'in coma' in TripoliBBC NewsLockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi is in a coma at his Tripoli home in Libya, it is being reported. CNN said Megrahi appeared to be "at death's door" in the care of family. He is technically on licence but his whereabouts had been unknown. …Lockerbie bomber [...]

CTV.ca Summary Box: Dow gains 134 points after Bernanke says US economy will improveWashington PostBy AP, BERNANKE: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said in a speech that said the US is headed for long-term economic growth. Bernanke did not announce any new economic stimulus measures, as some investors had hoped. He left open the possibility [...]

The Hindu Obama declares emergency for New York in anticipation of IreneWashington PostBy AP, WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has declared an emergency for New York state in anticipation of Hurricane Irene, which has New York City in its sights as it storms up the Eastern Seaboard. The declaration means that the Homeland Security …Eastern [...]

Globe and Mail Among the Loyalists: Despite Defeat, Admiration for GaddafiTIMEA pro-Gaddafi loyalist is interrogated after surrendering to Libyan Rebel soldiers on August 26, 2011 in Tripoli, Libya. When rebel forces entered the Libyan capital of Tripoli Sunday night, …Libyan Capital Calmer As Gadhafi's Men Pushed OutNPRLibyan rebels consolidate control in TripoliAljazeera.netLibya: as it happened [...]

CTV.ca Coastal Carolina evacuates as Irene slams the BahamasCNN InternationalMiami (CNN) — Mandatory evacuation orders for parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks will take effect Thursday morning as state emergency officials prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Irene, now battering the Bahamas with sustained …Battening down the Bahamas as hurricane nearsSan Francisco ChronicleIrene Prompts Evacuations [...]