Times Online | Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacks BBC News There has been a bloody start to Iraq's second parliamentary election since the 2003 invasion, with at least 24 people being killed in attacks. At least two buildings have been destroyed and dozens of mortars fired across Baghdad and elsewhere. ... Blasts, Mortars Mar Voting in Iraq |
The Guardian (blog) | Paterson's staff seeks to regroup with pep talks The Associated Press NEW YORK â€" New York Gov. David Paterson and his beleaguered administration are seeking to regroup as they ride out two scandals that threaten his job and have led to the resignation of two staffers. The effort Friday is described by one official as pep ... NY governor's support thin amid pressure to resign Another Paterson aide quits over doubts about governor Paterson's Staff Sets Meeting as Aide Quits |
CBC.ca | Chile extends curfew to quell looting after earthquake BBC News A curfew in Chile's second city, Concepcion, has been extended until midday (1500 GMT) as troops struggle to contain looting after the earthquake. Dozens of people were arrested after looters fought over goods and set fire to a department store. ... Chile curfew extended as troops fail to grasp control after quake Curfew in Chile Extended as Army Seeks Control Chile struggles to keep order in quake-hit city |
National Post | Aftershocks Shake Chile as Rescue Efforts Continue New York Times Residents sifted through debris in the coastal town of Pelluhue, which was devastated by waves after the quake on Saturday. More Photos » By MARC LACEY LIMA, Peru â€" Amid a rising death toll and isolated outbreaks of looting, three aftershocks struck ... Chilean military takes control of earthquake-hit cities Scientists defend tsunami warnings Chile seeks help with double tragedy |
