Very Important People

  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Ashfaq Kayani

  • 10 Pakistan troops killed

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:09 am
    A landmine and separate ambush killed 10 Pakistani troops near the Afghan border.[Filtrs in article: "Ashfaq Kayani" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: bigpondnews.com]

  • add. formats

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:51 pm
    President Barack Obama told Chinese students on Monday that the greatest threat to the United States' security is "Al Qaeda". Against the background of this statement, Washington has increased pressure on the Kabul regime and on Islamabad, demanding "more cooperation" in the war against Islam.[Filtrs in article: "Ashfaq Kayani" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: kavkazcenter.com/eng]

  • Jones' AFPAK visit met with bombings

    19 Nov 2009 | 6:38 am
    RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- A bombing of the Pakistani intelligence headquarters eclipsed a Friday meeting between U.S. national security adviser James Jones and top military leaders.[Filtrs in article: "Ashfaq Kayani" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: upi.com]

  • Obama says al Qaeda still greatest threat to U.S.

    17 Nov 2009 | 4:01 am
    Source: Reuters * Aides push for greater Afghan, Pakistan cooperation * Afghanistan announces new anti-corruption unit * Obama faces rising pressure to decide Afghanistan plan * Top U.S. adviser delivers letter ...[Filtrs in article: "Ashfaq Kayani" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: alertnet.org/thenews]

  • Obama says al Qaeda still greatest threat to US

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:57 am
    SHANGHAI, Nov 16 ��� US President Barack Obama today called al Qaeda the biggest threat to US security, as his aides stepped up pressure on Afghanistan and Pakistan to cooperate with Washington���s strategy in the troubled region. Obama, who was visiting Shanghai as part of a nine-day Asian tour, is nearing a decision on whether to send up to 40,000 more troops to fight the eight-year-old war in ...[Filtrs in article: "Ashfaq Kayani" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: themalaysianinsider.com]
 
 
 
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Cynthia Carroll

  • Anglo to Sell Canadian Coal Project Stake After Asset Review

    11 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Anglo American Plc , owner of stakes in the biggest diamond and platinum producers, will sell the company���s interest in a Canadian coking coal project after a review of assets.[Filtrs in article: "Cynthia Carroll" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: bloomberg.com]

  • Imperial Tobacco names Alison Cooper as CEO designate

    10 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The chief executive of Imperial Tobacco is to step down after 37 years at the cigarette maker, as it posted sharply higher pre-tax profits. Alison Cooper, its chief operating officer, will take over in May from Gareth Davis, who has been at the helm for 14 years.[Filtrs in article: "Cynthia Carroll" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: independent.co.uk/news]
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Eric Chivian and Richard Cizik

  • Local News

    19 Nov 2009 | 1:58 pm
    The handful of Senators trying to rustle up support for Obama's energy and climate change legislation in Congress could certainly do with some inspiration, or even divine intervention ��� so an initiative this week by scientists and evangelical leaders is especially timely.[Filtrs in article: "Eric Chivian" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: u.tv/News]

  • http://tinyurl.com/pes4mz @HarvardMagazine "Societal Doctor"Great article on Eric Chivian from Harvard on the environment & health.

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:57 am
    http://tinyurl.com/pes4mz @HarvardMagazine "Societal Doctor"Great article on Eric Chivian from Harvard on the environment & health.[Filtrs in article: "Eric Chivian" ][FiltrRank: 4][Source: twitter.com/elaulhealey]

  • Local News

    18 Nov 2009 | 3:59 pm
    The handful of Senators trying to rustle up support for Obama's energy and climate change legislation in Congress could certainly do with some inspiration, or even divine intervention ��� so an initiative this week by scientists and evangelical leaders is especially timely.[Filtrs in article: "Richard Cizik" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: u.tv/News]
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Gordon Brown

  • Brown pledges extra ��1m to flood victims

    21 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    GORDON Brown today pledged an extra ��1m of Government money to help flood-hit communities in Cumbria.[Filtrs in article: "gordon brown" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: thenorthernecho.co.uk/news]

  • Cumbria floods: Gordon Brown arrives to meet stricken residents

    21 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    Gordon Brown has arrived in Cumbria to see flood damage and meet those affected by the record breaking rainfall in the area which is braced for further downpours.[Filtrs in article: "gordon brown" ][FiltrRank: 8][Source: telegraph.co.uk/topics]

  • Cumbria floods: Gordon Brown pledges extra ��1m for stricken area

    21 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    Gordon Brown has pledged an extra ��1 million of taxpayers' money to help floodhit communities in Cumbria after the "Biblical" downpours that have devastated the area.[Filtrs in article: "gordon brown" ][FiltrRank: 8][Source: telegraph.co.uk/topics]

  • Britain's Brown visits flood-hit Cumbria

    21 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    COCKERMOUTH (England), Nov 21 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown visited flood-hit Cumbria in north west England on Saturday to see the damage caused by record rainfall and pay tribute to a policeman who died when a bridge collapsed.[Filtrs in article: "gordon brown" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: bernama.com/bernama]

  • U.S. Enlists Allies in New Surge

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:56 pm
    to comment. U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown likewise has signaled intention to send 500 more troops... declined to comment on the 7,000 figure. Mr. Brown has been under intense criticism at home over his... year, thanks to Britain's withdrawal from Iraq. A spokesman for Mr. Brown said the U.K. "keeps troop[Filtrs in article: "gordon brown" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: online.wsj.com]
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Hillary Clinton

  • Video: Hillary Clinton, Global Ambassador

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am
    Hillary Clinton has revealed a new side of herself as she embodies her image as a global ambassador for women and children. Michelle Gielan reports.[Filtrs in article: "Hillary Clinton" ][FiltrRank: 8][Source: cbsnews.com]

  • Video: Hillary Clinton, Global Ambassador

    18 Nov 2009 | 8:55 am
    Hillary Clinton has revealed a new side of herself as she embodies her image as a global ambassador for women and children. Michelle Gielan reports.
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Jeffrey Immelt

  • Obama's dinner for Manmohan Singh

    21 Nov 2009 | 6:20 am
    The Obamas will be holding their first state dinner for visiting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, not in the White House's State Dining Room but under a white marquee erected on the South Lawn. Former president Bill Clinton will not attend, but his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, will of course be there.[Filtrs in article: "Jeffrey Immelt" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: ndtv.com/news]

  • Vivendi Said to Seek More Cash for NBC Universal Stake Sale

    19 Nov 2009 | 10:59 pm
    Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Vivendi SA is seeking a bigger portion in cash from partner General Electric Co. for its 20 percent stake in NBC Universal, according to two people familiar with the matter.[Filtrs in article: "Jeffrey Immelt" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: bloomberg.com]

  • Dinner under the tent for Manmohan Singh; Bill Clinton won't attend

    19 Nov 2009 | 10:49 pm
    By Arun Kumar, Washington, Nov 19 : The Obamas will be holding their first state dinner for visiting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, not in the White House's State Dining Room but under a white marquee erected on the South Lawn. Former president Bill Clinton will not attend, but his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, will of course be there.[Filtrs in article: "Jeffrey Immelt" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: newkerala.com]

  • GE Refocuses Its Vision

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:05 pm
    By ceding control of NBC, General Electric Chief Executive Jeffrey Immelt would be refocusing GE on its industrial businesses and distancing himself from former initiatives.

  • GE Refocuses Its Vision

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:05 pm
    By ceding control of NBC, General Electric Chief Executive Jeffrey Immelt would be refocusing GE on its industrial businesses and distancing himself from former initiatives.
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Kevin Rudd

  • TravelTradeNews » Blog Archive » Travelers push envelope on all ...

    16 Nov 2009 | 4:29 am
    So when JetBlue announced a monthlongall-you-can-jet pass for $599, it was as if the airline had practically issued them a challenge. "We decided tocome up with the most extreme length you could take it and have the most fun without ...[Filtrs in article: "Kevin Rudd" ][FiltrRank: 8][Source: traveltradenews.com]
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Lou Jiwei

  • Who Are China’s Most Powerful People?

    18 Nov 2009 | 8:26 pm
    BusinessWeek has published its inaugural list of China's 40 “Most Powerful People.” It’s an interesting exercise, trying to enumerate where power resides in China today. Sticklers will doubtless point to omissions: former President Jiang Zemin still has pretty serious pull, for example. And, for that matter, any list based purely on raw power would have to include all nine men on the Communist Party’s

  • Gilani 38th World's Most Powerful Person: Forbes

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:16 am
    Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani came on 38th of the list after Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India at 36th and Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden at 37th.[Filtrs in article: "Lou Jiwei" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: dawn.com/wps]

  • Forbes: Lou Jiwei is among the most powerful people on earth; ranked above Jap and Indian PMs and just after Lula. http://bit.ly/3ydy2Q

    14 Nov 2009 | 7:13 pm
    Forbes: Lou Jiwei is among the most powerful people on earth; ranked above Jap and Indian PMs and just after Lula. http://bit.ly/3ydy2Q[Filtrs in article: "Lou Jiwei" ][FiltrRank: 4][Source: twitter.com/sovereignfund]

  • CIC Said to Hire Tudor���s Lu to Manage Hedge Fund Investments

    12 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- China Investment Corp. , the nation���s sovereign wealth fund, has hired Bill Lu , a former manager at Tudor Investment Corp., to run its hedge fund investments, three officials with knowledge of the matter said.[Filtrs in article: "Lou Jiwei" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: bloomberg.com]
 
 
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Oprah

  • Oprah Winfrey stopt met talkshow: LOS ANGELES - Talkshowpresentatrice Oprah Winfrey stopt met haar populaire praatpr... http://bit.ly/CYn3E

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:50 pm
    Oprah Winfrey stopt met talkshow: LOS ANGELES - Talkshowpresentatrice Oprah Winfrey stopt met haar populaire praatpr... http://bit.ly/CYn3E[Filtrs in article: Oprah ][FiltrRank: 4][Source: twitter.com/ADOnline]

  • AP Entertainment NewsBrief at 8:35 p.m. EST

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:50 pm
    LOS ANGELES (AP) It's the end of the world as we know it, and Hollywood feels fine. Global warming[Filtrs in article: "Oprah Winfrey" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: news.aol.com]

  • AP Top News at 7:30 p.m. EST

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:50 pm
    Republicans blast 'bait and switch' health bill WASHINGTON (AP) Digging in for a long struggle, Republican senators and governors assailed the Democrats' newly minted health care legislation Thursday as a collection of tax increases, Medicare cuts and heavy new burdens for deficit-ridden states. Despite the criticism, there were growing indications Democrats would prevail on an initial Senate... charges. The bill "will save lives, save money and save Medicare," he said. Win ...[Filtrs in article: "Oprah Winfrey" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: news.aol.com]

  • RT @mashable: Oprah Ends Talk Show: Twitter Erupts with 8,000 Tweets Per Hour - http://bit.ly/SdeXV

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:50 pm
    RT @mashable: Oprah Ends Talk Show: Twitter Erupts with 8,000 Tweets Per Hour - http://bit.ly/SdeXV[Filtrs in article: Oprah ][FiltrRank: 4][Source: twitter.com/monicagutierrez]

  • US talk queen Oprah to end show in 2011

    21 Nov 2009 | 10:23 am
    CHICAGO: International talk show superstar Oprah Winfrey, who rose from a childhood of abuse and poverty to become a globally recognized star, will end her show in 2011, her production company said. "The sun will set on the Oprah show as its 25th season draws to a close on September 9, 2011," Tim Bennett, president of Winfrey's Harpo Production company, wrote in a letter to affiliates. The Oprah Winfrey Show, which is currently syndicated in 145 countries, has transformed Winfrey into a cultural phenomenon. She is credited with changing the way people talk to each other, having popularized a…
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Peter Pronovost

  • Ten ways to cut health-care costs right now

    16 Nov 2009 | 5:31 pm
    Seven hundred billion dollars. That's a ballpark estimate of how much money is wasted in the U.S. medical system every single year, according to a new Thomson Reuters ( TRI ) report.[Filtrs in article: "Peter Pronovost" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: kmir6.com/Global]

  • Ten ways to cut health-care costs right now

    16 Nov 2009 | 5:05 pm
    Here are ten ways to cut out the unnecessary treatments, redundant tests, fraud, errors, and myriad other monetary sinkholes that do nothing to improve the nation's health.[Filtrs in article: "Peter Pronovost" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: kivitv.com/global]
 
 
 
 
 
  • add this feed to my.Alltop
    Yoani Sánchez

  • President Obama Gives Interview (of Sorts) to Dissident Cuban ...

    21 Nov 2009 | 10:15 am
    Over the summer, Sánchez was honored as one of the winners of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism's “Marie Moors Cabot Prize," though the Cuban government denied her a visa to travel to accept the award. ...[Filtrs in article: "Yoani Sánchez" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: blogs.abcnews.com]

  • At House hearing, two sides debate U.S. ban on travel to Cuba

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:55 pm
    At a tempestuous hearing Thursday, one House member after another criticized a growing campaign to lift the ban on American tourists traveling to Cuba. The move would reward a regime that oppresses its own people, lawmakers declared, pointing to the recent assault on Yoani Sánchez, a Cuban blogge...

  • At House hearing, two sides debate U.S. ban on travel to Cuba

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:47 pm
    At a tempestuous hearing Thursday, one House member after another criticized a growing campaign... on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Now is not the time to change policy and start appeasing..., her face appearing on two video screens that loomed over the room in the Rayburn House Office Building... rid of it, thanks to Democratic control of the White House and Congress and backing from a wide range of business, agricultural and other...[Filtrs in article: "Yoani Sánchez" ][FiltrRank: 6][Source: washingtonpost.com]
Log in