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Deals of the Hour / September 17, 2010, 7:40 am

Exiled Pakistani politician murdered in London

... politician living in exile in Britain has been murdered outside his London home, his party and sources said Friday. Imran Farooq, a senior member of Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) party, was found ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-17T02:28:22Z)

Stocks pull back after drop in consumer sentiment

... Oracle and Research in Motion. The Dow Jones industrial average is down 10 ... NEW YORK (AP) - New signs of strength in the technology sector drove stocks higher Friday. Strong profits reports from BlackBerry ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-09-17T14:02:44Z)

Officers Shoot Gunman on Capitol Hill

man who pointed a gun at them on Capitol Hill. U.S. Capitol Police spokeswoman Sgt. Kimberly Schneider says a lookout went out around 5 a.m. Friday for a man with a gun. Officers later saw the man, who ... (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2010-09-17T11:46:43Z)

At least 60 killed in accidental blast in Sri Lanka

Three trucks carrying explosives blew up inside a police compound in eastern Sri Lanka Friday ... arranged two people to be sent to Colombo for further treatment," P. Murugananda, director at Batticaloa General ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-17T10:06:30Z)

Karzai urges Afghans to vote amid fears of Taliban violence

Kabul - President Hamid Karzai Friday urged Afghans to vote in the parliamentary elections scheduled for this weekend, while a candidate was among 19 people kidnapped by suspected Taliban. Karzai, who was ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-17T14:09:53Z)

Rome Grand Prix Contract Signed

A five-year contract for a formula one street race in the Italian capital was signed at Monza on Friday, Rome grand prix officials have announced. Ahead of Italy's existing race near Milan, they said that Rome would ... (Source: PaddockTalk 2010-09-11T15:35:45Z)

Exiled Chechen leader detained in Poland - Update

Warsaw - Polish police on Friday detained exiled Chechen leader Akhmed Zakayev, who is wanted in Russia on terrorism charges. Zakayev was detained by police and taken to the prosecutor's office in Warsaw ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-17T11:32:24Z)

Taliban kidnap candidate on eve of Afghan poll

The Taliban kidnapped an Afghan parliamentary candidate on Friday and were blamed for snatching another 18 election workers, as President Hamid Karzai warned of "irregularities" in the weekend poll. The ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-17T13:12:37Z)

Gold drops on jobs number

Gold prices were dropping Friday after the Labor Department reported a better-than-expected U.S. jobs number. Gold for December delivery was losing $11 to $1,242.40 an ounce at the Comex division of the New York ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-03T15:38:04Z)

Friday Super 25 roundup: Georgia schools make noise

defeated Westview (Avondale), 35-21 •No. 11 Hoover (Birmingham, Ala.) defeated Spain Park, 44-0. •No. 13 Har-Ber (Springview, Ark.) picked up a 63-20 victory at Stillwater, Okla. •No. 16 Dorman (Roebuck, (Source: USA Today 2010-09-02T23:53:11Z)

Caution greets N. Korea offer of talks

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has proposed military talks with South Korea to discuss border disputes, the South Korean Defense Ministry said Thursday, in another sign that the North is reaching out ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-17T08:54:55Z)

Rome inks five-year F1 race contract on Friday

A five-year contract for a Formula One street race in the Italian capital was signed at Monza on Friday, Rome Grand Prix officials have announced. Ahead of Italy's existing race near Milan, they said that Rome would ... (Source: Motorsport.com 2010-09-10T17:31:28Z)

Stocks extend September rally after strong results from Oracle, Research in Motion

... strength in the technology sector drove stocks higher Friday. Strong profits reports from BlackBerry maker Research in Motion and software company Oracle are encouraging ... The Dow Jones industrial average rose ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-17T14:02:44Z)

BREAKING NEWS: Police: Officers Shoot Gunman on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Authorities in Washington say police shot a man who pointed a gun at them on Capitol Hill. U.S. Capitol Police spokeswoman Sgt. Kimberly Schneider says a lookout went out around 5 a.m. Friday for a ... (Source: WBKO 2010-09-17T11:53:53Z)

Taliban kidnap Afghan vote candidate, officials

... Taliban kidnapped an Afghan parliamentary candidate on Friday ... more than a million votes were cancelled amid massive fraud mostly favouring President Hamid Karzai, many observers are hoping this vote will be ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-17T12:51:09Z)

Karachi Shuts Down After Politician Killed In London

Pakistan's biggest city Karachi shut down on Friday after a senior politician belonging to the city's dominant Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was stabbed to death in London. Imran Farooq, a founding member ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-17T11:32:24Z)

Police: Officers shoot gunman on Capitol Hill this morning

WASHINGTON -- Authorities in Washington say police shot a man who pointed a gun at them on Capitol Hill. U.S. Capitol. Police spokeswoman Sgt. Kimberly Schneider says a lookout went out around 5 a.m ... (Source: WKYC 2010-09-17T12:22:31Z)

Milan's Ibrahimovic in TV Sacchi tiff

ROME ... Milan in the Champions League against Auxerre. Following the rossoneri's 2-0 success at the San Siro on Wednesday night, the Sweden forward was involved in an ugly bust-up with legendary former Milan and Italy (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-16T11:47:54Z)

London Slaying Creates Fears Of Violence In Pakistan

... near halt Friday amid fears of violence following the slaying in London ... member of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, one of Pakistan's major parties and the largest in the coalition governing Karachi. The MQM is ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-17T11:10:56Z)

Koreas Discussing North-South Family Reunions

(SEOUL, South Korea) — Red Cross officials crossed into North Korea on Friday to discuss Pyongyang's proposal to resume the reunions of families separated by the Korean War in the latest sign of easing ... (Source: Time 2010-09-17T08:47:46Z)

Chechen separatist Zakayev wanted in Russia arrested while attending conference ...

kidnapping and terrorism was arrested Friday in Poland where he was to attend a conference organized by the World Chechen Congress, police said. Akhmed Zakayev, who lives in Britain, was apprehended "without any ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-17T11:46:43Z)

Chechen Separatist Leader Arrested In Poland, Extradition To Russia Uncertain

Warsaw, Poland (AHN) - Chechen separatist leader Akhmed Zakayev, wanted by Russia on terrorism charges, was arrested at a conference in Poland Friday. Russia is demanding his extradition. Poland acted on an ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-17T14:09:53Z)

Gold Prices Move Closer to $1,300

NEW YORK (TheStreet ) -- Gold prices are moving to $1,300 an ounce on inflation ... Gold for December delivery Friday was rising $7.90 to $1,281.70 on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-17T12:36:50Z)

South Korea Sends Food Aid to North

SEOUL, South Korea — A convoy of trucks crossed the border with North Korea on Friday, carrying food aid to North Korea for the first time in nearly three years, as officials from both Koreas met to ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-17T09:37:52Z)

Stocks rise on strength in technology sector

... strength in the technology sector drove stocks higher Friday. Strong profits reports from BlackBerry maker Research in Motion and software company Oracle are encouraging ... The Dow Jones industrial average rose ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-17T13:41:15Z)

More than 60 feared killed in explosion in Sri Lanka - 2nd Update

Colombo - More than 60 people were feared dead in an explosion Friday at a police station in eastern Sri Lanka where stocks ... admitted to two hospitals in the eastern district of Batticaloa while four others were ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-17T10:42:18Z)

Sri Lanka accidental blast kills 25: military

COLOMBO ... compound in eastern Sri Lanka on Friday, killing at least 25 people in what the military called an accident. The blast occurred in Karayinadaru, about 50 km from the eastern port of Batticaloa and in an ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-17T12:15:21Z)

Alabama walk-on lands playing time

Ala. (AP) — Will Lowery's view of Alabama football games has certainly changed ... The native of Hoover in suburban Birmingham had a connection at Alabama, besides being a fan. Hoover High's defensive backs ... (Source: Andalusia Star News 2010-09-17T05:48:48Z)

Tide walk-on lansd playing time

Ala. (AP) — Will Lowery's view of Alabama football games has certainly changed ... The native of Hoover in suburban Birmingham had a connection at Alabama, besides being a fan. Hoover High's defensive backs ... (Source: News-Courier 2010-09-16T23:50:54Z)

Gold Prices Volatile, Eye $1,300

NEW YORK ( TheStreet ) -- Gold prices are moving to $1,300 an ounce on inflation ... Gold for December delivery Friday was rising $3.30 to $1,277.10 on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-17T13:19:47Z)

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