Saudis protest on Facebook over government handling of floods
Thousands of people have begun an internet-based protest movement in Saudi Arabia after the deaths of more than 100 people in flooding.
Australians try to stop sheep burping
Australian scientists are trying to breed a sheep that belches less, as they look for ways to reduce harmful methane emissions from the country’s flocks.
Tiger Woods says ‘I’m only human’ after mystery crash
Tiger Woods has issued a statement saying he was “not perfect” following his bizarre late night car crash.
Osama bin Laden was within reach of US troops in Afghanistan
Osama bin Laden was within reach of US troops in Afghanistan when military leaders made the decision not to pursue the terrorist leader, a Senate report has said.
Terrorist bomb blast is blamed for causing Russian train crash that killed 26
Russia’s intelligence service said homemade terrorist bomb caused a packed Moscow-St Petersburg train travelling at 125 mph to derail, killing at least 26.
Hajj Stoning Ritual Marks Beginning Of Eid
Vast crowds of pilgrims cast stones at walls representing the devil on the third day of the annual hajj on Friday as Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Adha, the most important holiday of the Islamic calendar.
Week In Review With Daniel Schorr
This week, the president prepared to announce his decision about the U.S. presence in Afghanistan; the IAEA rebuked Iran and the Senate got ready to debate the health care bill. Host Scott Simon reviews the week in the news with NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr.
John Demjanjuk, accused Sobibor death camp guard, on trial in Munich, Germany
John Demjanjuk, who is accused of being one of the brutal guards at the Sobibor death camp, faces trial in Munich.
Tiger Woods’ car crash throws spotlight on family life of this most private of sportsmen
Tiger Woods’ car crash in the early hours of the morning amid claims of marital strife has cast a spotlight on the family life of this deeply private sporting legend, writes Philip Sherwell in New York.
IAEA Censures Iran Over Nuclear Program
The International Atomic Energy Agency voted Friday to censure Iran over its suspect nuclear program. With the country still refusing to suspend its uranium enrichment, Friday’s rebuke puts Iran and the international community on a course of possible confrontation early next year.
Commonwealth countries to agree healthcare deal
Commonwealth countries are expected to make a landmark agreement today on universal health care for almost one-third of the world’s population, including free care for women and children.
