Libya rebels sweep into Tripoli
Libyan rebels swept into Tripoli and captured two of Muammar Qaddafi's sons as the battle to end his 42 years of autocratic rule may be coming to an end on the doorstep of his presidential compound. Obama said Qaddafi must recognize he "no longer controls" Libya.
Libya requests UN investigation into NATO abuse
Libyan Prime Minister Al Baghdad Ali Al-Mahmoudi requested that the UN create a "high-level commission" to investigate alleged human rights abuses by the NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Though NATO was mandated by the UN to use force in order to stop Muammar Gaddafi from fomenting violence upon Libyan citizens, the campaign has allegedly gone beyond the scope of protecting civilians and recently led to the death of 85 civilians in one night after NATO forces bombed a residential area supposedly housing a rebel command center.
Syria government 'will not fall'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says his government is in no danger of falling, despite months of mass anti-government protests. He said he was "not worried" about security and warned against foreign intervention.
Concerns over Israel-Gaza unrest
International concern is growing over the upsurge of violence between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces, as cross-border attacks continue.
Prosecutor to drop Strauss-Kahn case
Prosecutors will ask a judge to dismiss all charges in the sexual assault case against former IMF director Dominique Strauss-Kahn at a court hearing on Tuesday. The Manhattan district attorney's office will file a motion recommending the case be dropped and laying out the chronology of events that led to that point.
Police payment emails are becoming a growing worry for Murdoch execs
Executives at News International are concerned that emails discussing questionable payments made to police may prove more problematic than those that discuss phone hacking.
Foreclosure talks snag on bank liability
Efforts to reach a settlement that would end the long-running probe of foreclosure practices are snagged over whether banks will get broad legal immunity from state officials for mortgage-related claims.
Law firms' profits called inflated
More than half of the country's top 50 law firms may have overstated a key measure of profitability in the American Banker's closely watched "profits per partner" ranking, according to an industry analysis prepared by a Citigroup unit.
North Korea seizes resort assets
North Korea says it is seizing assets at a tourist site jointly operated with South Korea. It has given South Koreans 72 hours to quit the resort at Mount Kumgang, which lies just inside North Korea. Officials said they were legally disposing of South Korean assets such as real estate, equipment and vehicles, considering them abandoned. Joint operations were suspended in 2008 after a South Korean tourist was shot dead by a North Korean soldier.
Spain cuts property tax to try to boost growth
The government will temporarily halve the sales tax on new homes to 4% to try to stimulate its construction sector. Spain's economy was plunged into recession following the collapse of its once-buoyant property sector. The government is also hoping that building projects will help create jobs and cut the unemployment rate, which is one of the highest in the eurozone.
Google begins Amazon river Street View project
Google is expanding its Street View service into some of the world's most remote places. It will photograph the Amazon and Rio Negro Rivers of northwest Brazil in partnership with charity FAS - Foundation for a Sustainable Amazon. Google will train local people to collect images, and will leave behind equipment so work continues long-term.
Chavez to nationalise Venezuela's gold industry
Chavez has announced that he will nationaliszVenezuela's gold industry to boost the country's reserves. "The area is run by the mafia," the president said on state TV. "We're going to nationalize gold. We can't keep allowing them to take it away." The biggest gold miner is Rusoro, a Canadian-listed company controlled by the Russian Agapov family.
High profile law firm withdraws from John Edwards' defense team
Former U.S. senator and presidential candidate John Edwards, indicted for alleged campaign violations, is losing part of his trial team. The high profile Wall Street law firm that has led his defense is withdrawing. Apparently for both financial and tactical reasons, Edwards is switching lawyers. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, dubbed "Wall Street's most powerful law firm" by Forbes magazine, is also one of the nation's most expensive law firms, and Edwards, according to some of his friends, simply could not afford the tab.
Afghanistan election commission removes 9 lawmakers
The Afghan IEC - Independent Election Commission announced on Sunday that nine lawmakers will be removed from their parliamentary positions for election fraud in the disputed September 2010 election. The representatives are to be removed because they allegedly did not receive a majority vote in 2010.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to uphold military imposter law
Attorneys for the US DOJ - Department of Justice on Thursday asked the US Supreme Court to uphold a controversial law that makes it illegal to falsely claim to be a decorated military veteran. The Stolen Valor Act, enacted in 2005, makes it a federal crime for an individual to "falsely represent himself or herself, verbally or in writing, to have been awarded any decoration or medal authorized by Congress for the Armed forces of the United States, any of the service medals or badges awarded to the members of such forces, the ribbon, button, or rosette of any such badge, decoration, or medal, or any colorable imitation of such item[.]" Violations are subject to fines and up to a year in jail.
Court sets deadline in Wal-Mart gender discrimination suit
A judge for the US District Court for the Northern District of California ordered Friday that a group of women seeking to recover damages from Wal-Mart must file their lawsuits by October 28. The order was issued on a motion to extend tolling of the statute of limitations by former members of the class action gender discrimination suit against the corporation.
Australia state to propose law requiring face veil removal
The NSW - New South Wales government is set to propose legislation next week that will require anyone wearing face coverings, including religious veils, to remove them if requested by police for identification purposes. Refusal could result in a $220 AUD fine with the worst potential penalties at a year in jail and a fine of $5500. The proposed law will amend the 2002 Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act. The state premier, Barry O'Farrell promised that face coverings would only be removed for brief identification and that those with religious objections can go to a police station to be identified in complete privacy. The Islamic Council of NSW is reportedly fine with the new regulations.
Time
The New Greatest Generation. A new kind of war meant a new set of skills. Now veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are bringing their leadership lessons home, where we need them most.
Newsweek
One Word Can Save Your Life: No! New research shows how some common tests and procedures aren’t just expensive, but can do more harm than good.
Business Week
Popularity. Why Would Anyone Go into Politics? It's the need to be popular, writes Michael Kinsley. But in current circumstances, even that reason no longer makes sense.
The Economist
Asia's lonely hearts. Women are rejecting marriage in Asia. The social implications are serious.
Der Spiegel
Gelduntergang - Die zerstörerische Macht der Finanzmärkte.
Clashes near Gaddafi's compound
Al Jazeera, Doha, Qatar
Gaddafi won't flee Tripoli- Libyan sources
Asharq Al-Awsat, Pan-Arab daily, London, England
Libya rebels seek to avoid Tripoli battle
Egyptian Gazette, English-language, Cairo, Egypt
Gaza militants fire 12 rockets at Israel, despite Hamas declaration of cease-fire
Haaretz, Liberal daily, Tel Aviv, Israel
Rebels sweep into Tripoli as Gaddafi forces crumble
JPost, Conservative, Jerusalem, Israel
Battle rages at Gaddafi compound
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England
Gadhafi regime appears to 'crumble'
CNN International, London, England
Palestine militants fire at Israel
Daily Express, Conservative tabloid, London, England
Tony Blair rewrites history (again) and denies any blame for Britain's social ills
Daily Mail, Conservative daily, London, England
First look at beaming bride Kim Kardashian just moments before she exchanges vows with Kris Humphries
Daily Mail, Conservative daily, London, England
Pope leaves protest-hit festival in Spain
EuroNews, International news, Ecully Cedex, France
LIBYA: LIVE: Battle rages as rebels sweep into central Tripoli
France 24, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Gadhafi presidential guard surrenders: TV reports
Hurriyet Daily News, (Liberal, English-language), Istanbul, Turkey
Syrian president Assad 'not worried'
Independent The, London, England
The Moscow architect and the Prince of Wales
Moscow News The, Independent, Moscow, Russia
Libya: David Cameron cuts Cornish holiday short as rebels enter Tripoli
Telegraph The, Conservative daily, London, England
John Galliano friend killed by massive cocaine overdose
Telegraph The, Celebrity news, London, England
'B1m for red-shirt villages' denied
Bangkok Post, Independent, Bangkok, Thailand
Hu to host Sarkozy for Beijing meeting slated for Thursday
China Post, English-language daily, Taipei, Taiwan
S.Korea must bolster its defense against N.Korean artillery
Chosun Ilbo, Conservative daily, Seoul, South Korea
Eleven die from suspected tainted vinegar in China
Hindustan Times, New Delhi, India
Film-maker Amrohi's son dies in Goa
India Times, Conservative daily, New Delhi, India
Arimura edges Morita at CAT Ladies
Japan Times, Independent centrist, Tokyo, Japan
Libyan rebels: 'It's over, frizz-head'
New Zealand Herald, Conservative daily, Auckland, New Zealand
Adoptions in Singapore fall by half over last decade: gov't figures
People's Daily Online, English-language, Beijing, China
Heavy fighting near Gaddafi's Tripoli residence: AFP
Straits Times, Pro-government, Singapore
Stampede for $99 tablet
Sydney Morning Herald, Centrist daily, Sydney, Australia
U.S.: United Airlines investing $500m to improve aircraft seats
Taiwan News, English-language daily, Taipei, Taiwan
Germany cuts deficit forecast to 1.5% this year
The Economic Times, Business, Mumbai, India
Clashes near Gadhafi compound in Tripoli
Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto, Ontario
At least 40 Hindu pilgrims die after flatbed trailer falls into pond in India
Globe and Mail The, Centrist daily, Toronto, Canada
Investors expect Australian shares to remain weak for months ahead
International Business Times, Business news organization, New York, U.S
Rights commission rebukes U.S. on domestic violence
IPS Latin America, International cooperative of journalists, Rome, Italy
European stocks to fall, gold climbs
Reuters, Business News, New York, U.S
Rebels sweep into Tripoli, fighting reported
Reuters, World News, New York, U.S
Libyan rebels enter Tripoli, Gadhafi's defences collapse
Toronto Star, Toronto, Ontario
Battle rages at Gaddafi compound
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England
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