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Illinois governor faces impeachment
In US president-elect, Barack Obama's home state of Illinois, the House Committee has recommended that the State Governor, Rod Blagojevich, be impeached, for abuse of power.Mr Blagojevich has been accused of trying to make a profit, by selling the Senate ... Info ...
www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/news/englishnews/20090109/news_20090109_56_5

Hong Kong

UN talks on Gaza truce close to stalling
Chances of a UN Security Council resolution on a Gaza ceasefire have receded after new disagreements emerged in New York. Key Arab states and Western powers had apparently agreed on a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. But the ta ... Info ...
www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/news/englishnews/20090109/news_20090109_56_5

Hong Kong

Nolan, Goyer Are Brainstorming Sequel Ideas, Says ‘Dark Knight’ Producer
Could this be confirmation that Chris Nolan is, in fact, onboard for a third Batman film? Speaking with MTV News on the People’s Choice Awards red carpet, “Dark Knight” producer Charles Roven gave us the latest scoop on sequel talk. “I know that Chris [No ... Info ...
moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/01/08/nolan-goyer-are-brainstorming-seque

Art Blogs

The Next Object Of Your ‘Twilight’ Obsession: Edward Cullen Dolls
We’re already cringing at the implications of this one, but now you can get your hands all over a fully poseable version of Edward Cullen. Or, more specifically, two fully poseable Cullens — one in standard action-figure form and the other of the deluxe, ... Info ...
moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/01/08/the-next-object-of-your-twilight-ob

Art Blogs

Gaza Crisis Spills Onto Basketball Court
A sports arena and a basketball team recently have become the unlikely setting and target of protests against Israel's attacks on Gaza. ... Info ...
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United States

What Joe The Plumber Should Know Before He Heads To A War Zone
What Joe The Plumber Should Know Before He Heads To A War Zone ... Yesterday, when I got the news that Samuel J. "Joe the 'Plumber'" Wurzelbacher was going to troop off to Israel to be a war correspondent for Pajamas Media, to let "average Joe's tell thei ... Info ...
www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/08/what-joe-the-plumber-shou_n_156

Newspapers

Former Aide: Blagojevich Needs Psychiatric Evaluation
Former Aide: Blagojevich Needs Psychiatric Evaluation ... When former Chicago television broadcaster Bob Arya joined Gov. Blagojevich's staff as a senior advisor in November 2006, the governor described him as "a real asset to my administration." But when ... Info ...
www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/08/former-aide-blagojevich-n_n_156

Newspapers

Israel must stop bombing then Hamas and Palestinians would stop their resistance - Abdullah Abdullah
For Asian Tribune by Laila Habash in Gaza Abdullah AbdullahThe Israel must stop bombing the Gaza region forthwith. They are bombing and killing our people. Once they stop their attacks then Hamas and Palestinisns would stop their resistance, said Abdullah ... Info ...
www.asiantribune.com/?q=node/15082

Asia

Fox Glacier victims were brothers from Australia
Both aged in their early 20s, they were here with their parents and extended family. They were taking photographs of the glacier face after crossing safety barriers to do so. Police say they were bur... ... Info ...
feeds.asiapacificnews.net/?rid=20971499&cat=4a8b544d0e80ba53

Asia

Q-Med Has Obtained Registration Approval For Restylane In China
0 posts Q-Med (STO:QMED) has obtained registration approval for Restylane® in China. An application for sales approval will be submitted shortly and it is estimated that sales of the product will ... ... Info ...
feeds.asiapacificnews.net/?rid=20971238&cat=4a8b544d0e80ba53

Asia

Bank of Japan starts emergency loan program
TOKYO — The Bank of Japan said Thursday it will provide 1.22 trillion yen in emergency loans to financial institutions as part of a new program to spur lending to the country’s businesses... ... Info ...
feeds.asiapacificnews.net/?rid=20970119&cat=4a8b544d0e80ba53

Asia

North Korea to hold election in March
The polls are for five-year parliamentary terms, South Korea's Yonhap reports North Korea skipped its last parliamentary elections, set for August 2008 A French surgeon says North Korean leader Kim Jo... ... Info ...
feeds.asiapacificnews.net/?rid=20971491&cat=4a8b544d0e80ba53

Asia

United States and Japan Win Three Gold Medals on Opening Day of Junior Pan Pacs
PHOENIX, Arizona, January 8. RISING star Dagny Knutson led an American charge on the first day of the Junior Pan Pacific championships, held in the U.S. territory of Guam. Japan and the United States ... ... Info ...
feeds.asiapacificnews.net/?rid=20970766&cat=4a8b544d0e80ba53

Asia

More Taiwanese signature oranges to be exported to China
Taipei, Jan. 8 (CNA) Shipment of 1,200 tons of Taiwan's signature oranges -- a native variety called Liuding in Mandarin -- ordered by China this season will be completed before the Chinese New Year, ... ... Info ...
feeds.asiapacificnews.net/?rid=20971481&cat=4a8b544d0e80ba53

Asia

Gaofang tonic prescribed during winter solstice in China
SHANGHAI: There is a popular saying in China which goes: "Spring sprouts, Summer matures, Autumn harvests and Winter preserves", describing what the body undergoes during the four seasons. Throughout ... ... Info ...
feeds.asiapacificnews.net/?rid=20971480&cat=4a8b544d0e80ba53

Asia