Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 8, 2010, 7:40 am

With BlackBerry ban looming, some Saudis sell off devices

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Some Saudis were trying to sell their BlackBerrys ahead of a ban on the smartphone's messenger service in the kingdom -- but with few willing to buy, they're having to slash prices. The Saudi ... (Source: Silicon Valley 2010-08-06T17:15:42Z)

UN Welcomes Liberian Efforts to Contain Spread of HIV/AIDS

United Nations officials in Liberia have welcomed the launch of a new national strategy to combat HIV/AIDS, stressing the importance of tackling the disease before infection rates become high in the West ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-08-06T16:39:55Z)

Officials: Explosion damages Japanese tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (CNN) -- An explosion occurred Wednesday aboard a Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, according to the U.S. Fifth Fleet and Japan's Ministry of Land ... (Source: CNN 2010-07-28T11:49:56Z)

'Rule of Law, Justice Remain

The United Nations Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General for the Rule of Law (DSRSG) Henrietta Mensa Bonsu said the rule of law and the justice systems remain a major cornerstone for peace and security ... (Source: Liberian Daily Observer 2010-08-04T10:58:41Z)

Bombs, assassinations, gunbattles kill 30 in Iraq

BAGHDAD — A car bomb detonated a fuel tank in Iraq's second-largest city, Basra, yesterday, spreading fire through a crowded market, Interior Ministry officials said, in the worst attack of the day that ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-08T12:05:32Z)

Explosion on Japanese tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Tokyo - An explosion occurred on board a Japanese tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, news reports said. One person was slightly injured in the blast on the M Star, which was sailing in the waters off ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-28T11:35:37Z)

Vietnam welcomes US nuclear supercarrier amid concerns over South China Sea

ABOARD THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON - Cold War enemies the United States and Vietnam demonstrated their blossoming military relations Sunday as a U.S. nuclear supercarrier floated in waters off the Southeast ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-08T03:22:58Z)

Tariq Aziz: Obama is 'leaving Iraq to the wolves'

The man who once served as Saddam Hussein's leading lieutenant has appealed to the United States to extend its presence in Iraq, saying that President Barack Obama is abandoning the country, according to a British ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T15:42:39Z)

Tariq Aziz: Obama is 'leaving Iraq to the wolves'

LONDON — Saddam Hussein's leading lieutenant accused the United States of abandoning Iraq and leaving the country to die, according to a British newspaper interview to be published Friday. Tariq Aziz, whose long ... (Source: WRAL 2010-08-06T00:19:14Z)

Turkey's policy in Iraq aims for broad-based government

It is still unclear who he was implying to be "wolves," but it is certain that many neighboring countries have already started to show off their political power in Iraq's political scene, trying to get as much as ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-08T04:41:43Z)

Chinese missile could shift Pacific power balance

ABOARD THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON -- Nothing projects U.S. global air and sea power more vividly than supercarriers. Bristling with fighter jets that can reach deep into even landlocked trouble zones, America's ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-04T23:58:56Z)

House speaker slights one-time rival; party leaders say they're united

Then he was drubbed by rival Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero in Tuesday's election. Friday, a visibly relieved Dillon smiled and said he was ready to work for Democrats in the fall campaign. But he caused a buzz by ... (Source: Livingston Daily.com 2010-08-08T09:20:53Z)

John McCain: 'We Already Won That One'

On July 15, I attended a reception in Washington DC to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the normalization of relations between the United States and Vietnam. Geoff Millard and I spoke to Sen. John McCain. When Geoff ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-24T23:57:40Z)

East Windsor woman arrested over stolen beer from Manchester gunman

East Windsor (AP) - Police here have arrested an Enfield woman they suspect of accepting stolen beer from a delivery truck driven by the man who fatally shot eight co-workers at a beer distributor. East Windsor police ... (Source: TheDay 2010-08-08T10:03:50Z)

Conn. woman arrested over stolen beer from Manchester shooter

EAST WINDSOR (AP) — Police on Friday arrested a woman suspected of accepting stolen beer from a delivery truck driven by the man who fatally shot eight co-workers at a Connecticut beer distributor. Officers ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-08T13:52:54Z)

US, UN declare Harakat-ul Jihad al-Islami a terrorist group

The United States and the United Nations Friday designated Pakistan's Harakat-ul Jihad al-Islami as a foreign terror group and blacklisted its commander, the US Treasury Department said. Mohammad Ilyas Kashmiri ... (Source: AlterNet 2010-08-08T13:31:25Z)

Gubernatorial candidates look toward November

MICHIGAN (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – The playing field has been narrowed, and the race to become Michigan's next governor is now down to two men. Democrat Virg Bernero and Republican Rick Snyder will face off in November, the ... (Source: WWMT 2010-08-04T21:14:18Z)

Emirates: Japanese tanker was attacked in Persian Gulf

The Japanese oil supertanker M. Star shows the dent from the July 28 incident in the Strait of Hormuz. An al-Qaeda-linked group claimed responsibility for the attack. ( AFP/Getty Images ) DUBAI, United Arab ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-07T06:58:54Z)

John McCain on Iraq: 'We Already Won That One'

On July 15, I attended a reception in Washington DC to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the normalization of relations between the United States and Vietnam. Geoff Millard and I spoke to Sen. John McCain. When Geoff ... (Source: Common Dreams 2010-07-26T12:35:16Z)

Conn. woman arrested over stolen beer from shooter

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) - Police on Friday arrested a woman suspected of accepting stolen beer from a delivery truck driven by the man who fatally shot eight co-workers at a Connecticut beer distributor. Officers ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-07T16:17:15Z)

Love The Way You Lie Ringtone | Eminem ft. Rihanna | Download Love The Way You Lie ...

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 08, 2010 – Love The Way You Lie Ringtone New Eminem Ringtones are now available. Love The Way You Lie is an awesome new song by Eminem and you can download the Love The Way You Lie ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-08T12:55:38Z)

Eminem And Rihanna Spend Third Week At #1 On Billboard Hot 100

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - Eminem and Rihanna are at the top yet again on the Billboard Hot 100 with their hit collaboration, "Love the Way You Lie." The single spends its third week at #1, thanks to its ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-05T18:49:57Z)

Former enemies US, Vietnam now military mates

Cold War enemies the United States and Vietnam demonstrated their blossoming military relations Sunday as a U.S. nuclear supercarrier cruised in waters off the Southeast Asian nation's coast — sending a message that ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-08T12:55:38Z)

BlackBerry for sale. . . going cheap

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Some Saudis were trying to sell their BlackBerrys ahead of a ban on the smart phone's messenger service in the kingdom — but with few willing to buy, they're having to slash prices. The Saudi ... (Source: Jerusalem Post 2010-08-08T11:08:16Z)

United States, UN declare HuJI a terrorist organisation

The United States and the United Nations on Friday designated Pakistan's Harakat-ul Jihad al-Islami as a foreign terror group and blacklisted its commander, the US Treasury Department said. Global Terrorist ... (Source: Hindustan Times 2010-08-07T03:24:09Z)

United States Targets Terrorist Organization Operating in India and Pakistan

August 6, 2010 TG-818 United States Targets Terrorist Organization Operating in India and Pakistan In Joint Terrorism Actions, Treasury, State Designate Harakat-ul Jihad Islami And Its Senior Leader Mohammad Ilyas Kashmiri (Source: U.S. Treasury 2010-08-06T18:34:27Z)

New prison opens in Liberia as part of UN efforts to help country rebuild

28 July 2010 – The United Nations deputy envoy in Liberia has assured the country of the world body's continued support for recovery and development in the West African nation, which include a new modern UN-funded ... (Source: UN News Centre 2010-07-28T21:44:04Z)

Candidates for governor jockeying to shape great debate

Next up in the gubernatorial campaign: a debate over debates. Democrat Virg Bernero called for eight televised debates. Republican Rick Snyder wants three -- all of them before out-of-state absentee ballots ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-08-08T12:34:10Z)

Eminem And Rihanna Top Billboard Hot 100 For Another Week With "Love The Way You Lie"

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - While Eminem holds the #1 album in the country for another week, the rapper along with singer Rihanna continue to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 for another week with "Love the Way ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-07-29T15:37:49Z)

BlackBerry security backlash spreads to Lebanon

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) – Lebanon on Thursday became the latest Middle East state to voice security fears over BlackBerry smartphones, as the United States stepped in to the growing row over the popular ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-05T17:09:44Z)

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