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Security breach at PM-Obama dinner!

ZeeNews 22 minutes ago

There were uninvited guests at the White House State where Manmohan-Obama dined on Tuesday.
Couple gatecrashes White House dinner
The Secret Service is investigating how an uninvited couple was admitted to US President Barack Obama's White House state dinner, penetrating layers of security.
Couple 'gatecrashes' Barack Obama's White House dinner
Secret Service investigating reports that US reality TV stars breached White House security to attend state dinner The step up from socialite to celebrity can be a tricky one. In the UK this is usually achieved through a romantic tryst with a famous person, swiftly followed by an appearance on a reality TV show. Americans Tareq and Michaele Salahi appear to have taken a more direct route to fame, however, by allegedly gatecrashing President Obama's first White House dinner on Tuesday night. The US Secret Service is investigating how the couple, who its spokesman, Ed Donovan, confirmed was not on the guest list, managed to breach security and attend the 300-strong event. Donovan said an initial finding indicated that a checkpoint did not follow proper procedures to ensure the two were on the list. The Salahis, who were described by the Washington Post as "polo-playing socialites," are also reportedly auditioning for roles in the TV programme "The real housewives of Washington". Michaele
Couple skirts security to crash state dinner
Crashing a state dinner at the White House apparently takes a security breakdown as well as some kind of nerve. The Secret Service is looking into its own security procedures after determining that a Virginia couple, Michaele and Tareq Salahi, managed to slip into Tuesday night's state dinner at the White House even though they were not on the guest list, agency spokesman Ed Donovan said. President Obama was never in any danger because the party crashers went through the same security screening for weapons as the 300-plus people actually invited to the dinner honoring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, ... Email
The First Crashers
Secret Service investigates its own security procedures after a Virginia couple crash state dinner.
President Barack Obama's state dinner at the White House gatecrashed
US Secret Service investigating how uninvited couple penetrated layers of security.
'Uninvited couple attends White House dinner for Indian PM'
An unprecedented security breach took place at the high-profile 'black tie' state dinner, when a Virginia couple entered the White House uninvited and had a "wonderful time" in the company of President Barack Obama, the first lady, and the Indian prime minister.
Uninvited guests at White House cause security scare
The couple had not been invited White House state dinner.
Michaele and Tareq Salahi crash White House State dinner
US Secret Service is looking into its own security procedures after determining that Michaele and Tareq Salahi, managed to slip into state dinner at the White House.
Uninvited guests crash White House dinner
The Secret Service is investigating how an uninvited couple was admitted to US president Barack Obama's White House state dinner, penetrating layers of security.
Couple slips though security to crash Obama-Manmohan banquet
The Secret Service is looking into its own security procedures after determining that a Virginia couple managed to slip into Tuesday night's state dinner even though they were not on the guest list.
Feds: Couple crashed Obama's state dinner
Two people without invitations crashed President Obama's first White House state dinner, the U.S. Secret Service said Wednesday.
White House state dinner gate-crashed by reality TV wannabes
For sheer brazen chutzpah it will take some beating.
White House state dinner 'gatecrashers' investigated
The US Secret Service is investigating how two socialites attended Tuesday's White House state dinner uninvited, US media say.
Uninvited guests crash White House dinner
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Secret Service is investigating how an uninvited couple was admitted to U.S. President Barack Obama's White House state dinner, penetrating layers of security, a spokesman said on Wednesday.
Obama to Speak on Afghanistan From West Point on Tuesday
The White House said President Obama had completed his consultations and would formally announce his decision in a national address in the next week.
Ill finish the job in Afghanistan: Obama
Set to announce decision on troop levels on Tuesday
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Mumbai terror attacks: India holds tearful first anniversary

Telegraph 11 minutes ago

Mumbai has held tearful memorial events to mark the first anniversary of the attacks that killed 166 people and ratcheted up tensions with Pakistan.
A year later, India remembers Mumbai attacks!
Some moments are seared into the collective consciousness of the nation-like 26/11. Its with a sense of resolve that India remembers the attacks.
Security apparatus geared to ward off terror: Chavan
Thursday was the first anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai.
Images: Mumbai police march displays power, might
Vaihayasi P Daniel watched the Mumbai police force display its might through a parade of its security forces, accompanied by the latest, armoured high-tech vehicles, marching to honour the victims of the 26/11 terror attack.
26/11 talked about as it happened in Taj Hotel: Ahluwalia
On the first anniversary of 26/11 Thursday, Rajya Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader S.S. Ahluwalia said the terror attacks were being talked about because they happened at the elite Taj hotel in Mumbai.
Guj police prepared to counter 26/11 like challenges: DGP
Gujarat DGP SS Khandwawala, on first anniversary of the 26/11 attack on Mumbai, said that Gujarat police is fully equipped to thwart any terror attacks.
Video: Mumbai attacks anniversary parade
Police parade marks one-year anniversary of deadly attacks
Ugly scene over 26/11, Advani and Pranab clash
On the first anniversary of the Mumbai attacks, while the country united to pay homage to those who lost their lives, our politicians instead chose to spar over the relief given to the victims. Pay tributes
One year after, India remembers Mumbai attacks
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Mumbai held tearful memorials and police staged a show of strength on Thursday as India's financial hub marked the first anniversary of militant raids that killed 166 people and ratcheted up tensions with Pakistan.
Nation observes first anniversary of 26/11
Today is the first anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, on this occasion prayers and candle-light vigil are being held in Mumbai and various parts of the country to pay homage to the victims.
Par remembers those killed in 26/11 Mumbai attack
Parliament remembered those killed in the terror strike in Mumbai on this day last year with the Lok Sabha resolving to unitedly fight and defeat the forces of terrorism which pose the "gravest threat to humanity".
A year after, India remembers Mumbai attacks
Mumbai residents remember the citys worst terror attack a year ago that left 166 people dead
Mumbai Remembers Deadly Terror Attacks
A police parade showcasing new armored vehicles and weapons, a mournful candlelight vigil and a blood donation drive brought Mumbai residents together Thursday as they remembered the city's worst terror attack a year ago that left 166 people dead.
West Bengal coastline vigilance stepped up
KOLKATA: With the heightened threat perception of a possible terror attack on the eve of the first anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, security agencies have stepped up vigilance in West Bengal, especially in the wake of the recent ...
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Swiss court grants Polanski bail

Washington Times 1 hour 35 minutes ago

GENEVA | Roman Polanski has been granted $4.5 million bail, clearing the way for the fugitive director to move within days from a Swiss jail to house arrest and electronic monitoring at his Alpine...
Swiss court grants bail to Roman Polanski
The court has apparently been careful in laying down conditions of the bail to ensure that Polanski does not flee to France while free.
Court grants Polanski bail
A Swiss court has approved the release of Roman Polanski on bail of $4.84 million, while he fights extradition to the US.
ArtsBeat: Bail Offer for Roman Polanski Is Approved
The Swiss Criminal Court said it still considered Mr. Polanski a high flight risk, but that his new bail offer of $4.5 million was significant enough to offset those concerns.
Swiss court grants Roman Polanski bail: reports
Swiss court granted release on bail of 4.5 million Swiss francs ($4.49 million).
Swiss court grants Roman Polanski bail
ZURICH (Reuters) - A Swiss court approved on Wednesday the release of Roman Polanski on bail of 4.5 million Swiss francs ($4.49 million) while the film director fights extradition to the United States over a 1970s child sex case.
Roman Polanski set to be released on bail
Roman Polanksi is set to be released on bail after two months behind bars awaiting extradition to the US.
State MPs to meet Manmohan for release of more funds
He will be apprised of the relief work, says Yeddyurappa
Roman Polanski to be released on bail
A Swiss court said Wednesday that film director Roman Polanski can be released from prison on bail of 4.5 million Swiss francs ($4.5 million), but must stay under house arrest.
Swiss court grants Polanski bail
A Swiss court grants bail to film-maker Roman Polanski, held for the past two months over a 1977 US child sex case.
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Europeans join UN in welcoming Obama to climate talks!

ZeeNews 22 minutes ago

Europeans joined the United Nations on Wednesday in hailing US President`s Barack Obama`s decision to attend the upcoming UN climate summit, saying it boosts the hopes of a positive outcome.
Chinese premier to join climate talks
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will attend the U.N. climate summit in Copenhagen, Denmark in December, state-run media reported Thursday.
Obama offers US climate cut, to attend Copenhagen
The United States said president Obama will attend UN climate talks in Copenhagen next month -- before other world leaders show up.
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to discuss climate change with Barack Obama
Ahead of a key climate change summit in Copenhagen, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is expected to discuss the issue with US President Barack Obama in Washington next week.
China's Wen to go to Copenhagen climate talks
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will attend global talks in Copenhagen that aim to forge the basis of a new climate change treaty, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, calling the trip a show of cooperativeness.
Rudd to meet Obama before climate talks
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will travel to Washington next week for talks with United States President Barack Obama ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Obama climate summit visit hailed
President Obama's decision to attend UN climate talks in Copenhagen next month is welcomed by European leaders.
Obama Will Promise U.S. Carbon Cuts in Copenhagen
After weeks of rumor, the White House announces that President Barack Obama would indeed attend the U.N. climate change summit in Copenhagen next month
Green with envy
Statements by Barack Obama on his travels through Asia have lowered expectations that Decembers global summit on climate change...
Obama will attend Copenhagen summit before picking up Nobel peace prize
President Obama will travel to Copenhagen next month to attend the climate change conference, ending weeks of uncertainty over whether he would go and after intense pressure from Europe for his presence.
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Moist-eyed Bollywood says 26/11 taught unity to Mumbai

IndiaENews 20 minutes ago

Bollywood celebrities say 26/11 was an event that united Mumbai residents and should never be forgotten. Be it Akshay Kumar or Aamir Khan or Priyanka Chopra, they all look back at the terror...
Commandos response to Mumbai 26/11 attack 'sluggish': Stratfor
The security forces including the elite National Security Guard were "sluggish" in responding to audacious 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai which claimed 166 lives a year ago, US think tank Stratfor has said.
Mumbai memories
Britons caught up in the attacks reflect on events
26/11 attacks: How Mumbai was liberated
A year ago 10 Pakistani terrorists attacked Mumbai.
India marks one year after Mumbai attacks
India marks the first anniversary later today of last year's militant attacks on Mumbai with a series of ceremonies to honour the 166 victims killed in the deadly rampage by 10 Islamist gunmen.
Terror charge on Mumbai 7
Islamabad, Nov. 25: An anti-terror court today formally charged the seven Mumbai attack suspects whom Pakistan has arrested, the order coming on the eve of the massacre's anniversary and after almost five months of pre-trial hearing.
Pakistan Charges 7 in Mumbai Attacks
On eve of the anniversary of the attacks, the indictments mark one of the first steps toward what is expected to be a complex trial.
Saga of a familys splintered existence
Mumbai terror attack ruins Rasheeds kin
Pakistan court charges Mumbai attack suspects
The country is under pressure from both India and the US to crack down on militants and Taliban fighters
Pakistan court charges Mumbai attack suspects
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Pakistani court indicted seven Pakistani suspects on terror charges on Wednesday in connection with last year's attack on the Indian city of Mumbai, a defense lawyer said.
7 suspects charged over Mumbai attacks
Seven suspects arrested in connection with last year's attacks on the Indian financial capital of Mumbai were charged in connection with the siege Wednesday, a defense attorney for one of the men told CNN.
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Nadal knocked out by dominant Davydenko

Indian Express 3 hours 3 minutes ago

Rafael Nadal was sent crashing out of the ATP World Tour Finals in a straight sets defeat to last year's finalist Nikolay Davydenko.
Nadal flops again to bow out of ATP Finals
The Spaniard looked a shadow of the man who was rated as the world's best player until four months ago.
Nadal knocked out by dominant Davydenko
Rafael Nadal was sent crashing out of the ATP World Tour Finals in a straight sets defeat to last year's finalist Nikolay Davydenko.
Nadal crashes out of World Tour Finals
The Spaniard bore little resemblance to the player who once terrorised his opponents as he slumped to a 6-1, 7-6 defeat by Russia's Nikolay Davydenko.
Nadal crashes out, Soderling crushes Djokovic
LONDON (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal will not be carrying home any fond memories from his trips to London this year after he became the first player to be knocked out of the ATP World Tour Finals Wednesday.
Dominant Davydenko knocks out Nadal
Rafael Nadal has been sent crashing out of the ATP World Tour Finals in a straight sets defeat to last year's finalist Nikolay Davydenko.
Rafael Nadal crashes out of ATP World Tour Finals as workload takes its toll
For the sponsors, the public and the promoters, the prospect of Robin Sderling and Nikolay Davydenko reaching the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 arena this weekend may be unappetising; for the sport, it is a salutary reminder of how running your stars into the ground has one conclusion.
Davydenko wins to knock out Nadal
World number two Rafael Nadal crashes out of the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-1 7-6 (7-4) loss to Nikolay Davydenko.
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Israel dismisses Palestinian rejection of freeze on settlements

DNA 33 minutes ago

The announcement on Wednesday of the partial freeze was welcomed by the United States, which has been pressing Israel to limit settlement activities in the West Bank.
Israel dismisses Palestinian rejection of freeze
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's foreign minister shrugged off on Thursday the Palestinian dismissal of a 10-month moratorium on some building in West Bank settlements, saying winning international support was more important.
Israel proposes 10-month settlement freeze
JERUSALEM | Israel on Wednesday proposed a 10-month halt to new construction in West Bank settlements as a step toward restarting Middle East peace negotiations. Palestinians swiftly rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's offer because it did not include a building freeze in Jewish neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, the mainly Arab sector of the city the Palestinians want as the capital of a future state. The Obama administration welcomed the Israeli decision, but coolly. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton issued a statement saying the Israeli decision was a helpful move toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The administration's special envoy for ... Email
Lieberman Raises Stakes
FM says it's up to the Palestinians to decide whether to resume peace talks as Israel announces a settlement freeze.
Israel: Peace Negotiations 'in the Palestinian Court'
Israel's foreign minister said Thursday it is up to the Palestinians to decide whether to resume Mideast peace talks now that Israel has announced a settlement freeze.
Israel proposes 10-month West Bank settlement halt
Israel on Wednesday proposed a 10-month halt to new construction in West Bank settlements as a step towards restarting Mideast peace negotiations.
Israel proposes 10-month West Bank settlement halt
Israel on Wednesday proposed a 10-month halt to new construction in West Bank settlements as a step toward restarting Mideast peace negotiations.
Israel announces partial settlement freeze
Israel agrees to suspend new housing construction in Jewish settlements in the West Bank for 10 months.
Israel announces temporary settlement freeze
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is requesting his Security Cabinet approve a temporary freeze on settlement construction in the West Bank in an effort to restart peace talks with the Palestinians, his office announced Wednesday.
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Canadian journalist says she was tortured in Somalia!

ZeeNews 22 minutes ago

Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout, who was freed after 15 months in captivity in Somalia, says she was beaten and tortured by her captors, who she called criminals pretending to be freedom fighters.
Joy of free Australian journalist
Two foreign journalists kidnapped in Somalia by militants in 2008 tell the BBC of their shock and relief at being freed.
Released Canadian, Australian journalists to fly to Kenya
A Canadian journalist and an Australian photographer freed after 15 months of captivity in Somalia were Thursday due to fly to Nairobi, the capital of neighbouring Kenya.
Somalia: Two kidnapped journalists freed
Somali officials have confirmed the release of two foreign journalists kidnapped more than a year ago, however failed to authenticate any ransom deal between the pirates and the concerned authorities.
Two journalists released in Somalia
Two international journalists were released Wednesday after more than a year in captivity in Somalia.
Journalists freed after year long capitivity in Somalia
An Australian and a Canadian journalist have been released after being held captive in Somalia for more than a year.
2 Journalists Are Freed in Somalia After 15 Months as Captives
Nigel Brennan, an Australian photographer, and Amanda Lindhout, a Canadian freelance reporter, described a hellish experience, alternating between tedium and terror.
Two journalists kidnapped in Somalia released
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Two freelance journalists released in Somalia Wednesday after 15 months captivity said they were tortured and feared being sold on to hardline rebels in the anarchic Horn of Africa nation.
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Michelle Obama image in Google race row

ABC 7 hours 32 minutes ago

Internet search giant apologises over an offensive image of Michelle Obama that appeared high on its list of search results.
Google apologises for offensive Michelle Obama image
Google has issued an apology for a racially offensive image of Michelle Obama that pops up on its search engine when users hunt for snaps of the US First Lady.
Google sorry for Mrs. Obama image
For most of the past week, when someone typed "Michelle Obama" in the popular search engine Google, one of the first images that came up was a picture of the American first lady altered to resemble a monkey.
Crude Michelle Obama image dumped by site owner
An offensive caricature of Michelle Obama that was the top Google Image Search result for her name has been removed by the site owner, and is therefore dropping from search results.
Row over Michelle Obama image
Google apologises over a racially offensive image of Michelle Obama that appeared when users searched for the US first lady.
Google removes racist image of Michelle Obama
Google removed a racially offensive image of US First Lady Michelle Obama from its search engine Wednesday while the blog hosting it apologised in Chinese.
Google 'sorry' for Michelle Obama's racist caricature
Google has apologized for a racist caricature of Michelle Obama that became the top result for users searching for images of the US First Lady.
Google apologises for racist caricature in Michelle Obama search results
Internet giant apologises but refuses to remove racist caricature of Mrs Obama from its search results.
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26/11: Finally, Pak court charges mastermind Lakhvi, 6 others

DD News 6 hours 50 minutes ago

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has formally charged seven suspects, including LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, with planning and helping execute the Mumbai attacks, an action that came a day...
26/11: Hapless kin of four Kuber crew seek govt support
The families say government should have compensated them with more money.
Pakistan court charges Mumbai mastermind Lakhvi, six others
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court today formally charged seven suspects, including Lashkar-e-Toiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi...
Pak anti-terror court frames charges against seven Mumbai suspects
A Pakistani anti-terror court on Wednesday framed charges against Lashkar-e-Tayiba's operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six others for involvement in the Mumbai attacks and declared 16 people, including Ajmal Amir Kasab, as proclaimed offenders.
Pakistan court charges Mumbai mastermind Lakhvi, six others
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court today formally charged seven suspects, including Lashkar-e-Toiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi...
26/11: Pak indicts Lakhvi, 6 others
On the eve of the first anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks, Pakistan took a decisive step, with an anti-terrorist court formally framing charges against Lashkar commander Lakhvi and six others for masterminding the Mumbai carnage.
Pak court chargesheets 7, including Lakhvi
The accused had appealed to the court not to frame charges.
Government recounts steps post 26/11
Says focus of terrorists has changed
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