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BulletThousands displaced in Indonesia as quake toll hits six (AFP).

A teacher cleans the classroom of a school which collapsed in Tolinggula, Sulawesi. Six people were killed and some 10,000 displaced by the powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island this week, officials said Tuesday.(AFP/Ali)AFP - Six people were killed and some 10,000 displaced by the powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island this week, officials said Tuesday.




BulletIndonesia quake toll rises to six, more than 150 injured (AFP).

A teacher cleans the classroom of a school which collapsed in Tolinggula, Sulawesi. Six people were killed and some 10,000 displaced by the powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island this week, officials said Tuesday.(AFP/Ali)AFP - The death toll from a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has risen to six with more than 150 people injured, officials said Tuesday.




BulletIndonesia quake kills 4, buildings collapse (AP).

Map locates the magnitude 7.5 earthquake which hit off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia; 1c x 2 inches; 46.5 mm x 50.8 mmAP - A powerful earthquake jolted eastern Indonesia on Monday, killing at least four people, damaging hundreds of homes and briefly triggering a region-wide tsunami warning, officials said as they surveyed the damage.




BulletIndonesia quake kills at least 4, tears down houses (Reuters).

A powerful earthquake struck an area off Indonesia's northern Sulawesi early on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring nearly 40 after hundreds of houses collapsed, a disaster official said. (Graphics/Reuters)Reuters - A powerful earthquake struck an area off Indonesia's northern Sulawesi early on Monday, killing at least four people and injuring nearly 60 after hundreds of houses collapsed, a disaster official said.




BulletLocal tsunami warning issued following Indonesia quake: US (AFP).

A quake reading on a seismograph. A major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sulawesi island early Monday morning, destroying houses and triggering a tsunami warning, officials said.(AFP/File/Nicolas Asfouri)AFP - On the heels of a major 7.5-strength earthquake in Indonesia, US officials issued a tsunami warning Sunday for the area within 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) of the earthquake's center.




BulletMajor earthquake jolts Indonesia: USGS (AFP).

A quake reading on a seismograph. A major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sulawesi island early Monday morning, destroying houses and triggering a tsunami warning, officials said.(AFP/File/Nicolas Asfouri)AFP - A major 7.5-strength earthquake jolted the region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, the US Geological Survey reported Sunday.

India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India, 2:15:44 PM.

Night launch for N-capable Agni-II today. India is all set to test its 2,000-km-plus Agni-II missile from the Wheeler Island off Orissa coast again on Monday.
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ESPN.com, 2:15:43 PM.

No. 2 MSU routs Valpo as Izzo ties school mark. EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Tom Izzo won his 340th game at Michigan State, tying the school record for victories in the No. 2 Spartans' 90-60 win over Valparaiso on Sunday.
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Sprint Cup Chase: Emergency keeps Rick Hendrick from celebrating win. A family emergency will keep team owner Rick Hendrick from celebrating a record-tying ninth Sprint Cup championship for Hendrick Motorsports on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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NYT > World, 2:15:40 PM.

Iran Begins War Games to Protect Nuclear Sites. Iran on Sunday began large-scale air defense war games aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from attack, state TV reported.
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MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2:15:37 PM.

Review: Netgear Powerline AV Adapter Kit. Powerline networking products have been on the market for several years but haven't gained mainstream acceptance simply because of Wi-Fi. However, there are instances where power line networking equipment can go where wireless equipment cannot. Those who live in very large homes that are full of interference may be better served with a network that uses the wiring they already have. But is the latest generation of powerline networking solutions up to par with wireless in terms of performance, ease of use, and security? Today we're reviewing Netgearís XAVB1004 Powerlin...


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ESPN.com, 1:15:23 PM.

Charlie Weis says indeed, 6-5 not good enough for Notre Dame Fighting Irish . Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis said he would have a hard time arguing if the school decides to fire him for his 6-5 record, saying it isn't good enough.
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New York Knicks say Nate Robinson not benched for shooting at wrong hoop. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni says Nate Robinson was not benched for taking a shot at the wrong basket Saturday.
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Mississippi Rebels, California Golden Bears, North Carolina Tar Heels reappear in AP 25. Mississippi, California and North Carolina have surged back into the AP Top 25 college football poll.
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Washington Redskins running back Ladell Betts injures knee against Dallas Cowboys. Redskins running back Ladell Betts, the fill-in for injured Clinton Portis, has been knocked out of the Dallas game because of a left knee injury.
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India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India, 12:15:32 PM.

Jharkhand polls: EC ropes in Dhoni to ensure high turnout. Amid Maoist calls to boycott the Jharkhand assembly election, Election Commission has roped in Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to appeal to the electorate to come out in large numbers to cast votes.
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ESPN.com, 12:15:26 PM.

Source: NFL reprimands New England Patriots' security chief for role in NBC cameraman's fall. The NFL has reprimanded the Patriots' chief of security, Mark Briggs, for his role that led to an NBC camera man losing his feet in the post-game aftermath of last Sunday night's game in Indianapolis, according to a league source.
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Sources: Ex-Syracuse Orange WR Mike Williams to enter draft. Junior wide receiver Mike Williams, who left the Syracuse program three weeks ago, has informed school officials that he will not return next season, and will enter the NFL draft in April 2010 as an underclassman, sources told ESPN.com.
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Oakland Athletics, third baseman Dallas McPherson agree to minor league deal. Free agent third baseman Dallas McPherson has agreed to terms with the Oakland A's on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training camp, his agent said.
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Andy Murray handles Juan Martin Del Potro in opener of ATP World Tour Finals. Andy Murray has won his opening group match of the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals, beating Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.
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India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India, 11:15:15 AM.

ULFA trying to shift base to China: Gogoi. Hours after ULFA militants triggered the latest blasts in Assam, chief minister Tarun Gogoi said the banned north-east terror outfit is trying to shift base to China.
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We're trying to find out whether requirements followed in Rana visa: Govt. The government today said it is looking into the issue of whether necessary "requirements" were followed by the Chicago Consulate while using its discretionary powers to issue multi-entry visa to suspected terrorist Tahawwur Rana and his wife.
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ESPN.com, 11:15:08 AM.

Sources: Chris Simms to get start at QB for Denver Broncos. Chris Simms will start at quarterback for the Denver Broncos against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday with first place in the AFC West on the line, sources told ESPN.
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Source: Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu likely out for month. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will not play Sunday at Kansas City and is expected to be sidelined about a month with a strained ligament in his knee, a source close to the situation told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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