Archive for March 10th, 2010

Spike in Prius complaints may not be all it seems (AP)

A 2005 Toyota Prius, which was in an accident, is seen at a police station in Harrison, New York, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. The driver of the Toyota Prius told police that the car accelerated on its own, then lurched down a driveway, across a road and into a stone wall.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)AP - Reports of sudden acceleration in the Toyota Prius have spiked across the country. But that doesn't mean there's an epidemic of bad gas pedals in the popular hybrid.


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RS adjourned twice as BJP, AIADMK, Left create uproar – Times of India


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RS adjourned twice as BJP, AIADMK, Left create uproar
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Opposition BJP, AIADMK and Left parties on Thursday came together in the Rajya Sabha to demand revocation of suspension of seven members but the ruling Congress said those showing disrespect to Chair should express regret before such a move ...
Trouble in BJP over women's bill, party decides to issue whipHindustan Times

BJP tries to reassure MPs about Women's BillNDTV.com
BJP chief whip spills it out: 70% of MPs oppose Women's BillIndian Express
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Thailand deploys 50,000-strong force ahead of protests (AFP)

Thai authorities on Thursday began deploying 50,000 troops on the streets of Bangkok ahead of rallies by anti-government protesters that they fear could turn violent, according to the deputy prime minister.(AFP/Muhammad Sabri)AFP - Thai authorities Thursday began deploying 50,000 troops on the streets of Bangkok ahead of rallies by anti-government protesters that they fear could turn violent, the deputy prime minister said.


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Kidd, Mavs beat Nets for 13th straight victory (AP)

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) and New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris (34) leap  for a loose ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Dallas.  The Mavericks won 96-87 giving them a 13-game win streak. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)AP - Jason Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler added 16 points, and the Dallas Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA's longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory, 96-87 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.


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Senate passes $149 billion for jobless aid (Reuters)

Reuters - The Senate on Wednesday passed a $149 billion package of jobless aid and tax breaks, as Democrats continued efforts to lower the 9.7 percent unemployment rate before congressional elections in November.

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“JihadJane” accused of terror plot in Sweden (Reuters)

Reuters - A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with plotting to kill a Swedish man and trying to recruit fighters via the Internet to commit violent attacks overseas, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.

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