Controller complacency could jeopardize air safety
WASHINGTON - For the third time in seven months, the judgment of those who operate the nation's air traffic control system has been called into question and concerns have been raised that complacency may be causing controllers and their supervisors to bend rules.
Nations:U.S.
2010-03-04
GE plans new American export: outdoor smoking ban
BOSTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co is known for exporting American products like washing machines and jet engines, and the biggest U.S. conglomerate is getting ready to ship out another American trend - the outdoor smoking ban.
Nations:India U.S. France China People:Barack Obama Source:(Reuters)
2010-03-04
Roman Polanski in pole position at Berlin film festival
BERLIN (Reuters) - Roman Polanski can enjoy a break from sensational headlines about his arrest and misdemeanors and bask in the glow of mostly positive reviews for his latest movie "The Ghost Writer."
Nations:Denmark People:Roman Polanski Tony Blair Ewan McGregor Pierce Brosnan Source:(Reuters)
2010-02-15
Governor: at least 12 dead in Belgian train crash
BRUSSELS - Two commuter trains collided head-on Monday after one ran a stop light at rush hour in a Brussels suburb, killing at least 12 people and injuring 55, a Belgian official said. Other officials said the death toll was higher.
Nations:Belgium France Denmark Netherlands Source:(AP)
2010-02-15
Berlin film festival turns 60 without Polanski
BERLIN (Reuters) - The Berlin film festival turns 60 this year, and a host of Hollywood stars will walk the red carpet over the next 10 days to mark the anniversary.
People:Martin Scorsese Renee Zellweger Michael Winterbottom Jessica Alba Kate Hudson Roman Polanski
2010-02-11
Chinese period drama opens 60th Berlin film festival
BERLIN (AFP) - The 60th Berlin Film Festival kicks off Thursday with the world premiere of "Apart Together", a lush period drama from China and one of 20 pictures vying for the coveted Golden Bear top prize.
Nations:Argentina Switzerland People:Martin Scorsese Renee Zellweger Michael Winterbottom Roman Polanski Tony Blair Zhang Yimou
2010-02-11
Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity
VIENNA - Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher levels.
Nations:Russia France People:Robert Gates Barack Obama Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Activities:Iran Nuclear Crisis Source:(AP)
2010-02-08
'Dear John' bumps 'Avatar' with $32.4M debut
LOS ANGELES - A sci-fi love story has given way to an earthbound romance at the box office, livening up typically slow times at theaters over Super Bowl weekend.
Nations:France People:Miley Cyrus Maggie Gyllenhaal John Travolta James Cameron
2010-02-07
U.S. satisfied with recall fix, Toyota chief apologizes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators are satisfied with a Toyota Motor Corp. plan for fixing an accelerator problem that is part of a widening global recall and unprecedented sales and production halt, a government official said on Saturday.
Nations:France U.S. Switzerland Source:(Reuters)
2010-01-30
Haitians mourn their dead; another survivor found
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Hundreds gathered for the funeral of the archbishop of Haiti's stricken capital Saturday, a rare formal ceremony that captured the collective mourning of a shattered nation where mass graves hold many of the dead.
Nations:France People:Shakira Ricky Martin Activities:2010 Haiti Earthquake Source:(AP)
2010-01-23
Berlin film fest unveils star-packed line-up
BERLIN (AFP) - New movies starring Ben Stiller, Julianne Moore, Gerard Depardieu, Jessica Alba and James Franco will headline the 60th Berlin film festival next month, organisers said Wednesday.
Nations:Switzerland People:Martin Scorsese Casey Affleck Rebecca Hall Michael Winterbottom Catherine Keener Jessica Alba
2010-01-19
A week after Haiti quake, aid for all is elusive
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The world still can't get enough food and water to the hungry and thirsty one week after an earthquake shattered Haiti's capital. The airport remains a bottleneck, the port is a shambles. The Haitian government is invisible, nobody has taken firm charge, and the police have largely given up.
Nations:Brazil Mexico Denmark France People:Nicolas Sarkozy Activities:2010 Haiti Earthquake Source:(AP)
2010-01-19
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