 CBC.ca | Toyota fights back as problems escalate BBC News By Jorn Madslien Having already lost most of its friends - both within the motor industry and outside, with no one coming out to defend it over its recall of cars with faulty accelerator or brake pedals - the crisis has now moved to the geopolitical ... Toyota Prius recall: an owner's verdict Toyota To Recall 437000 Hybrids As Prius Concerns Add To Woes US to continue investigation into Toyota Prius |
 Reuters | Ukraine instability fears as Tymoshenko plan next move BBC News She has not said it herself so far but Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko seems to be preparing the ground to challenge the results of Sunday's presidential election. The anticipated move comes despite the Central Election ... Tymoshenko refuses to concede defeat in Ukraine election Ukraine's President Tymoshenko Won't Concede Election Is the Orange Revolution Over or Did It Never Happen? |
 FOXNews (blog) | Cook moves Murtha's district to 'toss up' category USA Today The passing of Rep. John Murtha means a more competitive race in Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district. That became official Monday night when the Cook Political Report moved the district from "likely Democratic" to "toss up. ... Murtha dead at 77: Longest-serving Pa. congressman Fierce Iraq war opponent Rep. John Murtha dies Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77 |
 CBS News | Paterson Shoots Down 'Outrageous' Rumors, Vows to Stay in Office FOXNews New York Gov. David Paterson is shooting down talk that his resignation is imminent, calling "outrageous rumors" about his alleged womanizing and drug use a "callous and sleazy" assault on his character. Jan. 12: Gov. David A. Paterson delivers his ... Albany runs wild amid titillating innuendo Gov. Paterson written off by experts, pols as he fends off rumors of sexual ... Paterson stays on job amid scandal rumor |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Marjah offensive: Q&A on why it matters to Afghanistan war Christian Science Monitor After weeks of publicizing, US troops are set to launch one of the biggest offensives of the Afghanistan war, against the Taliban stronghold of Marjah in Helmand Province. Here's a briefing on just how important this town is and why NATO gave the ... Bob Ainsworth warns of difficulties faced by Afghans Afghan unrest kills US, NATO soldiers NATO to Afghan assault villagers: keep heads down |
 Reuters | Region rushes to prepare for another shot of winter weather Washington Post Washington area residents begin to shovel out from a historic snowfall, coping with power outages and treacherous road conditions -- and sometimes stopping for snowball fights. By Ashley Halsey III Snowplow crews worked through Monday night and early ... Up to a foot of snow forecast in northern Illinois Chicago airports brace for snow storm Another winter day in Iowa with more snow, cold and wind |
 Sydney Morning Herald | India puts on hold first GM food crop on safety grounds BBC News India has deferred the commercial cultivation of what would have been its first genetically modified (GM)vegetable crop due to safety concerns. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said more studies were needed to ensure genetically modified aubergines ... India says no to first GM food crop India Halts Release of First GM Food Crop India drops GM food plans |
 Christian Science Monitor | Granholm: Carp battle is urgent Detroit Free Press The federal government says it's doing everything it can to fight carp, but Michigan's governor does not agree. Everything short of shutting Chicago-area locks falls short, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said after an hour-long ... Feds may close locks to stop carp Federal Asian carp control plan called 'head scratcher' Congressional panel prepares hearing on Asian carp |
 Aljazeera.net | Avalanches Kill 28, Trap Hundreds In Afghanistan New York Times By REUTERS KABUL (Reuters) - At least 28 people died and hundreds were trapped through the night in freezing cold and darkness after avalanches closed a mountain highway tunnel in Afghanistan. Passengers trapped in the Salang pass, the main route ... Afghan snow claims more lives Afghan avalanches kill at least 28, strand 1500 Afghan avalanches kill at least 28, strand 1500 |
 BBC News | Nigerian senators debate Yar'Adua exit BBC News Nigerian's Senate has begun to debate a motion demanding sick President Umaru Yar'Adua hand over power to his deputy, to break months of political deadlock. The debate, sparked after powerful state governors lobbied senators to pass the motion, ... Nigeria: Yar'Adua Knows Fate Today Nigerian Senate Votes to Empower Vice President Nigerian Lawmakers to Consider Making Vice President Acting Leader |