Archive for August, 2009
Hurricane stronger, heads for Mexico’s Los Cabos
LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Extremely dangerous and strengthening Hurricane Jimena roared toward Mexico’s resort-studded Baja California Peninsula on Monday, prompting emergency workers to set up makeshift shelters and chasing away an international finance conference. Jimena, just short of Category 5 status, could rake the harsh desert region fringed with picturesque beaches and fishing villages by Tuesday evening, forecasters said.
Turkey, Armenia agree to establish diplomatic ties
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and Armenia agreed Monday to establish diplomat relations, overcoming a seemingly intractable rift that dates to the early 20th century and was marked by massacres of Armenians under Ottoman rule. The neighboring countries, which agreed to restart negotiations after mediation from Switzerland, would be setting up and developing relations for the first time, Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Burak Ozugergin said. He said the upcoming talks should last about six weeks, he said
Hearing date set on possible Kennedy replacement
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts legislators have scheduled a public hearing on whether to change state law to allow the governor to name an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Lawmakers decided Monday to set the hearing for Sept.
2 American, 2 British troops killed in Afghanistan
KABUL (AP) — Bombs killed four NATO troops Monday – two Americans and two Britons – ending the deadliest month of the war for U.S. forces as the top NATO commander called for a new strategy to confront the Taliban.
Shania Twain slowly stepping back into spotlight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Country music singer Shania Twain is slowly stepping back into the spotlight after the break up of her marriage to Robert “Mutt” Lange in May 2008. Twain has been keeping a low profile, aside from a brief appearance at the Country Music Association awards last November. But this week she will be a guest judge on “American Idol” during the Chicago auditions, and she has reached out to fans by posting a personal letter and video travelogue on her Web site
Keith Urban, Vince Gill host all-star concert
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Keith Urban and Vince Gill will co-host an all-star concert to raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, with guests including Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift and Faith Hill.
