News Archive for October 20 2007

Iran's Top Nuclear Negotiator Ali Larijani Resigns

Iran's nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani resigns, according to government spokesman Gholam Hossein Elham.

Small plane crashes into Canada building

A twin-engine plane crashed into the ninth floor of an apartment building in Vancouver Friday, killing the pilot and injuring at least two people in the building, officials said.

US marines to face trial over Haditha killings

Two United States soldiers are to face courts martial in connection with the killing of 24 civilians in the Iraqi town of Haditha two years ago.

South Africa wins Rugby World Cup final

The South African national rugby team will take home the World Cup trophy after a 15-6 win over England Saturday. The South African team, playing in its first World Cup final since 1995, built a 9-3 lead at halftime thanks to scores on penalties and was a...

Vonage Holdings Sued By AT&T For Patent Infringement - Quick Facts [VG]

10/19/2007 6:24:11 PM In the SEC filing, Vonage Holdings Corp. (VG) announced that AT&T (T) has filed a patent infringement claim against the company in the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Wisconsin on October 17.

Myanmar Lifts Curfew, Ban on Assembly

Myanmar Lifts Curfew, Ban on Assembly Imposed After Anti-Government Protests

Heavy rains hit New Orleans

Residents in areas only now recovering from Hurricane Katrina were soaked by more than 8 inches of rain, leaving businesses sitting in waist-high water, closing schools and flooding streets.

Plane hits building near Vancouver airport, 1 dead

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - A small plane crashed into an apartment building near the Vancouver International Airport on Friday, killing one person and injuring two others, police said.