http://www.newspree.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:04:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en AFP - The United States appeared powerless to stop a Florida church from burning hundreds of Korans on the anniversary of 9/11 despite fears of global repercussions. http://www.newspree.com/?p=163117 AP - David Myers knew it was time to leave when he looked out into the forest and spotted bright red flames towering skyward. Then came a blinding cloud of smoke and a deafening roar as the fire ripped through the wilderness. http://www.newspree.com/?p=163103 AFP - The toll from the heaviest rains in living memory in Guatemala and Mexico rose above 50, as Guatemalan officials called off the search for 15 more corpses over safety fears. http://www.newspree.com/?p=163118 The imam behind a controversial Islamic center near New York's ground zero broke his silence Tuesday, hours after a coalition of leaders denounced anti-Muslim bigotry. http://www.newspree.com/?p=162990 Eighteen people died in a shooting Tuesday afternoon at a shoe factory in San Pedro Sula in northern Honduras, police said. http://www.newspree.com/?p=163100 Reuters - Republicans in Congress showed little willingness to help President Barack Obama approve billions of dollars in measures to boost the economy with midterm elections less than two months away. http://www.newspree.com/?p=163123 AP - Jake Arrieta pitched efficiently into the seventh inning, Adam Jones had a two-run single in a three-run first and the Baltimore Orioles denied their nemesis, CC Sabathia, his 20th victory with a 6-2 win Tuesday night over the New York Yankees. http://www.newspree.com/?p=163122 Reuters - U.S. religious leaders on Tuesday condemned an "anti-Muslim frenzy" in the United States, including plans by a Florida church to burn a Koran on September 11, an act a top general said could endanger American troops abroad. http://www.newspree.com/?p=163124 AP - The government turned up the pressure Tuesday on the head of a small Florida church who plans to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11, warning him that doing so could endanger U.S. troops and Americans everywhere. http://www.newspree.com/?p=163095 A key informant returned to the stand Tuesday in the trial of four men accused of plotting to bomb Bronx synagogues, and the prosecution showed video surveillance that shows the defendants allegedly handling what appears to be explosive devices. http://www.newspree.com/?p=162977