At least 4 dead in Finland shopping center shooting
A shooting at a shopping center in Finland on Thursday left at least 4 people dead, state broadcaster YLE. Police say the gunman is still at large. Source: CNN.com
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Limbaugh hospitalized with chest pains
Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh is “resting comfortably” in a Honolulu, Hawaii, hospital after suffering chest pains, a show staffer said. Source: CNN.com
Bali gov warns of possible terror attack
The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, warned Thursday of a possible attack in Bali on New Year’s Eve. Source: CNN.com
Taliban behind Afghan suicide bombing
The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing Wednesday that killed eight Americans believed to be CIA employees. Source: CNN.com
Animal sacrifice suspected at Pa. home
Philadephia SPCA enforcement officers were first called to a home to tend to two emaciated dogs. After obtaining a search warrant, officers found the home littered with hundreds of animal remains. Source: CNN.com
Iran parliament: Arrest protest leaders
Iran’s parliament has asked authorities to arrest “the main instigators and directors” of Sunday’s violent anti-government protests, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency reported Wednesday, the same day massive pro-government rallies were held in Tehran and other cities. Source: CNN.com
Pacquiao sues Mayweathers as doping row escalates
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Hopes of salvaging the hotly anticipated fight between Manny Pacquiao and American Floyd Mayweather Jr. were dealt another blow on Wednesday when the Filipino filed a lawsuit against his opponent. Source: Reuters: World of Sport
Czech hockey team look to Jagr and Elias in Vancouver
PRAGUE (Reuters) – New Jersey Devils forward Patrik Elias and an ageing Jaromir Jagr will lead Czech Republic at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics as the team look to recapture the form that won the hockey-mad nation a gold medal in 1998. Source: Reuters: World of Sport
Finland forward Selanne set for fifth Games appearance
HELSINKI (Reuters) – Anaheim Ducks forward Teemu Selanne is set to make his fifth Olympic appearance after being named in Finland’s ice hockey squad for the 2010 Vancouver Games. Source: Reuters: World of Sport
England will not pull out of Games, says India
CHENNAI (Reuters) – Indian Olympic Association has dismissed a report that England could pull out due to security concerns. Source: Reuters: World of Sport