Archive for November 8th, 2008

Democrats want Bush to help ailing automakers (AP)

Written by on Saturday, November 8th, 2008 in Latest News.

Chart  shows percentage of total American auto market for the last two decades;AP – Democratic leaders in Congress questioned the Bush administration on Saturday to provide more aid to the struggling auto industry, which is bleeding cash and jobs as sales have dropped to their lowest level in a quarter-century.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Ali Ghufron, Imam Samudra and Amrozi in prison in Indonesia. Three Islamists sentenced to death for the Bali bombings which killed 202 people were executed by firing squad early Sunday morning, after five years of legal challenges.(AFP/File/Bay Ismoyo)AFP – Three Islamists sentenced to death for the Bali bombings which killed 202 people were executed by firing squad early Sunday, sparking clashes between police and their emotional supporters.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

4 children rescued from rubble of Haiti school (AP)

Written by on Saturday, November 8th, 2008 in Latest News.

Residents look on as rescue workers search for victims at the 'La Promesse' school after it collapsed in Petionville, Haiti, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.  The school, where roughly 500 students crowded into several floors, collapsed Friday during classes killing at least 75 people and injuring many more. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)AP – Rescuers pulled four children alive Saturday from the rubble of a three-tale Haitian school that collapsed on classrooms filled with students and teachers, killing at least 88 people.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back



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