12-Oct-2011 12:59

Topeka, Kan., repeals domestic violence law :: Leaders in Kansas' capital city have repealed a local law against domestic violence under a controversial plan sparked by budget concerns.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44868091/from/RSS/

The iPhone 4S Finds Its Voice :: The iPhone 4S is one of Apple's less dramatic updates, but, when combined with the Siri, iOS 5 and iCloud features, it presents an attractive new offering to smartphone users, writes Walt Mossberg.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203633104576625072852930788.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Photo Fuels Push for Turkish Women's Rights :: A Turkish newspaper's front-page photograph of a woman with a knife sticking out of her back has triggered controversy, in a nation dogged by high levels of domestic violence and so-called honor killings.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204450804576624961059702074.html?mod=rss_most_viewed_day_europe

Libya Blasts Qatari Aid to Militias :: Libya's governing National Transitional Council issued its sternest public rebuke of Qatar, warning the Gulf emirate to stop funneling arms, money and other support to Libyan factions without the approval of Libya's interim governing authority.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203499704576625441762600166.html?mod=rss_most_emailed_day_europe

Russians claim 'indisputable proof' of Yeti :: Russian researchers looking for the yeti — the Asian version of the North American Bigfoot — claim to have found "indisputable proof" of the long-sought mystery beast in Siberia.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44867690/from/RSS/

Hurricane Jova sweeps across Mexico's Pacific coast :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/3HMJ9quJEO4/us-storm-jova-idUSTRE79964O20111012

Bailout Split Exposed in Slovakia :: Slovak lawmakers held up the expansion of the euro zone's bailout fund after the 16 other members ratified the changes, throwing up a new roadblock to the Continent's efforts to tame its debt crisis.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203499704576624340417317546.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Moscow Tries to Soften Gorky Park's Edges :: Moscow is undertaking a makeover of dilapidated municipal parks, starting with a genteel invasion that has brought Wi-Fi, free yoga classes, trendy cafes and 56,000 tulips to Gorky Park.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904060604576572770834825858.html?mod=rss_most_emailed_day_europe

Dollar falls 1 percent on day versus Swiss franc :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/_sYRc2AsexU/us-markets-forex-idUSTRE74U02L20111012

Saudi Ambassador Assasination Plot By Iran Leaves Questions - SFGate.com (blog) :: http://blog.sfgate.com/abraham/2011/10/12/saudi-ambassador-assasination-plot-by-iran-leaves-questions/?gta%3Dcommentlistpos

Global alert issued after alleged Iran assassination plot - msnbc.com :: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44870617/ns/today-today_news/t/global-alert-issued-after-alleged-iran-assassination-plot/

'Smoking' Sony Bravia owners offered safety inspection - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2011/oct/12/smoking-sony-bravia-safety-inspection?newsfeed%3Dtrue

Harding treated for drink addiction - Belfast Telegraph :: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/harding-treated-for-drink-addiction-16062873.html

PM's Finucane meeting was 'crass' - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-northern-ireland-15271938

UK Unemployment Hits 16-Year High - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204002304576626372197890018.html

The GOP's slow, reluctant embrace of Mitt Romney - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) :: http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2011/10/12/the-gops-slow-reluctant-embrace-of-mitt-romney/?cxntfid%3Dblogs_jay_bookman_blog

BlackBerry Services Hit By More Disruption - Wall Street Journal :: http://asia.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203914304576626451110144140.html

What do three years on Mars look like? Nasa's rover tells us in three minutes - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2048200/What-years-Mars-look-like-Nasas-Opportunity-Rover-tells-minutes.html

Relations With EU In Question Following Tymoshenko Verdict - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty :: http://www.rferl.org/content/relations_with_the_eu_under_question_following_tymoshenko_verdict/24356583.html

No New Phone? iOS 5 Offers Perks for Older Models :: Even for an iPhone owner who chooses not to upgrade to the new iPhone 4S, now there are hundreds of new software features, big and small, for current phones.
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