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Protesters — angry about the killing of a carpenter, allegedly by Indian paramilitary forces — on Thursday stormed the streets of a village near Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir. The 35-year-old carpenter was killed in front of family members when a patrol unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) entered his house in the southern village of Kashmir Kheegam for a search, locals said. The carpenter, the father of four young children, died on the spot.
The nation’s economic outlook continues to be bleak.
Around 1,000 people accused of being witches in Gambia have been locked up in secret detention centers and forced to drink a dangerous hallucinogenic potion, according to human rights organization Amnesty International. At least two people have died after drinking the liquid while many more have suffered serious kidney problems.
Officials are looking into claims that Chinese-made drywall installed in some Florida homes is emitting smelly, corrosive gases and ruining household systems such as air conditioners, the Consumer Product Safety Commission says. The Florida Health Department, which is investigating whether the drywall poses any health risks, said it has received more than 140 homeowner complaints
It carries the nickname "America’s Finest City," and right now it appears San Diego is living up to the hype. Though the international financial crisis has precipitated economic woe across the United States, developments in San Diego’s super-yacht industry don’t appear to be slowing. Fifth Avenue Landing, a stylish new facility promising the ultimate docking experience for super-yachts up to 300 feet long, has just opened in city’s downtown area
With thousands of Americans looking for jobs, many businesses are saying: Sorry, we’re not hiring.
With outrage mounting over AIG’s $165 million in bonuses to executives, the president’s chief economic adviser offered a new line of defense for the White House in an exclusive interview with CNN. Larry Summers suggested that if Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner had pushed the insurance giant too hard on the bonuses, AIG could have collapsed just like Lehman Brothers and sparked an even bigger crisis
Pope Benedict XVI refused Wednesday to soften the Vatican’s ban on condom use as he arrived in Africa for his first visit to the continent as pope. He landed in Cameroon, the first stop on a trip that will also take him to Angola
Two goals in the last 17 minutes saw Arsenal fight back from going a goal behind to beat Hull City 2-1 and secure a Wembley date with Chelsea in the semifinals of the FA Cup. Despite being favorites to progress, in-form Arsenal had lost at home to Hull earlier in the season — and another surprise looked on the cards when the visitors took a 13th-minute lead. There appeared no danger when former England international Nick Barmby turned and shot for goal, but his well-timed strike took a deflection off Arsenal central defender Johan Djourou, causing the ball to loop over goalkeeper Lukas Fabianski
FIFA have confirmed which countries have made a bid to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. All 11 candidates had already stated their intention to stage the game’s showpiece event with Tuesday’s announcement confirmation that FIFA had received their bid registration forms