2009年4月15日星期三

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Fiat CEO: Labor concessions or no Chrysler deal (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 03:05 PM PDT

FILE - In this March 27, 2009 file photo, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne looks on during a news conference following a shareholders' meeting, in Turin, Italy. Automaker Fiat Group SpA will walk away from a deal to take a 20-percent stake in Chrysler LLC if the U.S. automaker's unions don't agree to major cost cuts, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said in an interview published Wednesday, April 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca, file)AP - With just 15 days left before the U.S. government pulls the plug on Chrysler, the only man who appears able to save the struggling automaker is casting doubt on whether a deal can be worked out. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne, in an interview published Wednesday, said the Italian automaker will walk away from a nonbinding agreement to take a 20 percent stake in Chrysler and share its small car technology unless the U.S. automaker's unions agree to major cost cuts.

FMs say Tamil Tigers using 'human shields' (AFP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 02:51 PM PDT

Relatives and mourners of nine Sri Lankan villagers carry their coffins at a funeral service in the southeastern area of Buttala. The British and French foreign ministers said Wednesday that Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka are using civilians as human shields, which was preventing them from leaving the conflict zone.(AFP)AFP - The British and French foreign ministers said Wednesday that Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka are using civilians as human shields, which was preventing them from leaving the conflict zone.

Swedish court to issue verdict in Pirate Bay case (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 02:37 PM PDT

FILE - Pirate Bay founders Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, left, and Peter Sunde arrive to the Stockholm district court for the trial against Pirate Bay in this February 16th 2009 file photo. On Friday April 17 a Stockholm court will rule on whether the four men broke Swedish copyright law by running and funding the Web site, which has become the entertainment industry's enemy No. 1 after successful court actions against file-swapping sites such as Grokster and Kazaa. (AP Photo / Bertil Ericson / SCANPIX)AP - Innovative digital pioneers or reckless cyber pirates? The founders of file-sharing hub The Pirate Bay are either heroes or villains depending on whom you ask.

Arsenal brush aside Villarreal in Champions League (AFP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 02:28 PM PDT

Arsenal's Robin van Persie celebrates their third goal against Villarreal during a Champions league quarter-final second leg football match at the Emirates stadium in London. Arsenal won 3-0.(AFP/Javier Soriano)AFP - Arsenal turned on the style to crush 10-man Villarreal 3-0 in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday and set up an all-English semi-final showdown against Manchester United.

Vatican investigates doctrine of US sisters (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 02:26 PM PDT

AP - The Vatican has launched a doctrinal investigation into the leadership of Catholic sisters in the United States, reportedly because they have not sufficiently promoted the Vatican line on homosexuality and other issues.

Police say 'doc' used vet gear to perform implants (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 02:18 PM PDT

AP - A Spanish man accused of using veterinary equipment to perform cosmetic surgery is in the doghouse. Catalonian regional police said they arrested the 63-year-old Barcelona native for allegedly practicing medicine without a license in filthy conditions at his home.

Manchester United stun Porto in Champions League (AFP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 02:12 PM PDT

Manchester United's Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo shoots to score a goal against FC Porto during their UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match at the Dragao Stadium in Porto. Manchester earned a 1-0 win on the night, 3-2 on aggregate, to set up an all-English semi-final tie with Arsenal.(AFP/Miguel Riopa)AFP - Manchester United rekindled glorious European nights from their past as a stunning goal by Cristiano Ronaldo fired them to victory over Porto in their Champions League quarter-final Wednesday.

New Mexico's Gov to be honored at Colosseum (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 02:12 PM PDT

Governor of the American state of New Mexico Bill Richardson gives the thumbs up sign in front of the lit Colosseum, in Rome Wednesday, April 15, 2009, on the occasion of a ceremony to mark the decision to end the death penalty in New Mexico. Richardson, a Democrat, signed a bill last month abolishing the death penalty for crimes committed after July 1, replacing it with life in prison without the possibility of parole. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)AP - The governor of the American state of New Mexico said Wednesday that the world is moving toward abolishing the death penalty and urged the United States to follow.

US Army soldier convicted over 2007 Iraq deaths (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 02:09 PM PDT

AP - A U.S. Army soldier was convicted Wednesday of murder in the execution-style slayings of four bound and blindfolded Iraqi detainees.

Arsenal into Champions League semi-finals (AFP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 01:43 PM PDT

Arsenal's players congratulate Theo Walcott(C) after he scored the opening goal against Villarreal during their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal won 3-0.(AFP/Carl de Souza)AFP - Arsenal set up a Champions League semi-final showdown with English rivals Manchester United after a convincing 3-0 win over Villarreal here on Wednesday.

Vatican probes doctrine of leadership of US nuns (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 12:41 PM PDT

AP - Leaders of women's religious communities in the United States say the Vatican has launched a doctrinal investigation into their activities and initiatives.

Recovery a distant dream for Italy quake victims (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 12:27 PM PDT

In this photo taken Tuesday, April 14, 2009, L'Aquila University's rector Ferdinando di Orio, left, talks to construction technicians inside the university hall, in L'Aquila, Italy. Reviving L'Aquila's once-vibrant university and student life are the key to restoring the economic lifeblood of this city turned into a ghost town by last week's quake. (AP Photo/Sandro Perozzi)AP - Reviving L'Aquila's once-vibrant university and student life are key to restoring a city that was turned into a ghost town by last week's quake.

Georgia's protests test president's cool (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 10:08 AM PDT

A demonstrator throws a carrot at Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili's residence, unseen, during a rally in Tbilisi, Georgia, Friday, April 10, 2009. About 20,000 people urged Georgia's president to resign Friday in a second day of protests, but Mikhail Saakashvili rejected their demands and called for dialogue with his critics. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)AP - For seven days and counting, thousands of demonstrators have blocked the streets of Georgia's capital demanding President Mikhail Saakashvili resign.

Pope receives early birthday wishes (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 09:45 AM PDT

People take pictures of Pope Benedict XVI as he is driven through the crowd during his weekly general audience, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)AP - Pope Benedict XVI received birthday wishes a day early on Wednesday when pilgrims attending his general audience broke into a round of "Happy Birthday."

"Carry On" producer Peter Rogers dies at 95 (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 09:26 AM PDT

AP - Peter Rogers, producer of all 31 "Carry On" films, has died at age 95, Pinewood Studios said Wednesday.

Greenland to hold parliamentary elections in June (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 09:14 AM PDT

AP - Greenland's premier has called elections for June 2, saying he wants voters to decide who will govern the semiautonomous Danish territory once it gets more say in own affairs.

Police on defensive over handling of G-20 protests (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 08:51 AM PDT

In this photo taken Thursday April 2, 2009 a British police officer, foreground, with a baton confronts a female demonstrator, partially seen outside the Bank of England in London. The police officer was suspended on Wednesday April 15, pending further investigations into the incident. (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)AP - London's police chief ordered an investigation Wednesday into crowd control tactics following the release of videos and photographs apparently showing aggressive treatment of a demonstrator and a bystander during G-20 protests earlier this month.

Medvedev seeks to justify tag as liberal successor (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 07:56 AM PDT

Former Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky, left, is escorted to a court in Moscow, Monday, April 13, 2009. Once Russia's richest man, Khodorkovsky is past the midpoint of an eight-year sentence on fraud and tax evasion charges. The conviction was widely seen as part of a Kremlin campaign to punish him for challenging Medvedev's predecessor, Vladimir Putin, and to strengthen the state's grip on energy resources. (AP Photo//Mikhail Metzel)AP - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev lent credence to his image as a cautious liberal Wednesday when a publication critical of the Kremlin ran his first Russian newspaper interview.

French fishermen block 3 ports on English Channel (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 06:05 AM PDT

AP - French fishermen blockaded three major ports on the English Channel for a second day Wednesday, cutting European distribution routes, stranding travelers and costing ferry companies lucrative business.

Report: Russia says no S-300 missiles sent to Iran (AP)

Posted: 15 Apr 2009 03:44 AM PDT

AP - A top Russian defense official says Russia has not delivered any S-300 air-defense missile systems to Iran, the Interfax news agency reported Wednesday.

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