Airline crew face jail over sexy texts
(Reuters)
Reuters - Two Emirates airlines cabin crew have been ordered jailed for three months in Dubai over sexually explicit text messages, the latest in a string of indecency cases against foreigners, a newspaper reported Wednesday.
Obama argues for health care effort on Fox News
(AP)
AP - President Barack Obama on Wednesday took to the Fox News Channel, derided by his White House as a wing of the Republican Party, to sell his embattled health care overhaul in an interview punctuated with interruptions from the host and chiding from the guest.
China's roars grow louder in Year of the Tiger
(AFP)
AFP - After running at loggerheads with the West over climate change, human rights and nuclear proliferation, China is now on a collision course with the international community on the value of its currency.
Messi-inspired Barcelona reach Champions League quarters
(AFP)
AFP - Barcelona will rely on the magical skills of Lionel Messi to lead them to the Champions League final in Madrid and become the first team to defend the title since the competition's inception in 1993.
Obama says Israel home plans not helpful for peace
(Reuters)
Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday Israeli plans to build more homes near East Jerusalem were not helpful for the Middle East peace process, but he said the issue had not led to a crisis with one of the United States' closest allies.
Blockbuster shares tumble after bankruptcy warning
(AP)
AP - Shares of Blockbuster Inc. sank 30 percent Wednesday after the video rental chain warned that it may have to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Economic mixed bag: No inflation but little hiring
(AP)
AP - The picture of an economy growing modestly without producing inflation yet struggling to create jobs emerged from government reports Thursday.
Israel crisis: US must keep up the pressure
(The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - The Obama administration appears to be turning down the rhetoric in its heated exchange with Israel over last weekâs surprise announcement of 1,600 more Jewish housing units in East Jerusalem. It should not, however, relieve pressure on Israel to show that it is ready to compromise in making peace with the Palestinians.
Accused 'Jihad Jane' denies terror plot in court
(AP)
AP - A Pennsylvania woman accused of trolling the Internet as "Jihad Jane" while she cared for her boyfriend's father denied in court Thursday that she sought to kill a Swedish artist targeted by radical Muslims or agreed to marry a terrorism suspect to help him get travel documents.
Marie Osmond cancels Las Vegas shows for the week
(AP)
AP - Donny and Marie Osmond are canceling their shows this week at the Flamingo Las Vegas hotel while she copes with the death of her son.