Wall Street JournalRescue efforts continue after Typhoon WiphaNews24Ground Self-Defense Force rescue members search for survivors after a landslide caused by heavy rains brought on by typhoon Wipha. (Kazuhiro Nogi, AFP). Multimedia · User Galleries · News in Pictures Send us your pictures · Send us your stories ...Japan: Typhoon Wipha causes more nuclear contamination at FukishimaeuronewsEvacuation could have saved lives in Japan typhoonHouston ChronicleRescuers search mudslide for typhoon survivors in JapanCapital FM KenyaAsahi Shimbunall 65 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukHanged Man SurvivesFemaleFirst.co.ukA death row prisoner is to be hanged for a second time after surviving the first attempt, despite officials presuming he was dead. Hanged man survives. You might also like: 18ft fish requires 15 people to drag it to shore. 18ft Fish Requires 15 People to Land ...Iran to hang condemned man for secound time - once he recovers from first ...Iran FocusCriminal survives public execution in Iran and is rushed to hospital to recover ...Daily MailIranian man sentenced to hang againNinemsnHerald Sun -The Hindu -euronewsall 19 news articles »

Independent OnlineR100K reward for info on Diepsloot suspectIndependent OnlineJohannesburg - Gauteng police are offering a R100 000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man suspected to be the murderer of two toddlers found dead in Diepsloot earlier this week. Police released an identikit of the man on Thursday.and more »

Straits TimesFootball: Switzerland, Colombia and Belgium among 8 seeds at World CupStraits TimesSwitzerland's players celebrate after qualifying for FIFA World Cup 2014 at the Stade de Suisse stadium in Bern, Switzerland on Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013. Switzerland will be among the eight seeded teams at the World Cup draw in December after they leapt to ...FIFA World Rankings 2013: Seeds England Can Face at World CupBleacher ReportEngland unseeded for World CupBasingstoke GazetteItaly won't be top seeds – officialFootball ItaliaOrange UK News -Goal.comall 147 news articles »

NPRBodies found after Laos plane crashSky News AustraliaUpdated: 19:35, Thursday October 17, 2013. Video for this article is not available as your browser either does not support JavaScript and/or Flash Player 9+ or they are currently disabled in your browser settings.Australian family among 49 killed in Laos plane crashThe IndependentLao Airlines Says 49 Killed as Plane Crashes Into Mekong RiverSan Francisco ChronicleBodies recovered in Mekong after Laos plane crashHouston ChronicleIndian Express -Bernama -Bangkok Postall 323 news articles »

Goal.comAnother Fifa farce: Colombia have not qualified for World Cup in 16 years but are ...Goal.comThe eight seeded teams who will be in Pot 1 when the World Cup draw is made in Bahia on December 6 are hosts Brazil, holders Spain, Germany, Argentina, Colombia, Belgium, Switzerland and, barring a shock loss to Jordan in an inter-confederation ...England not seeded for World CupEurosport.com AUEngland move up to 10th in FIFA world rankings but miss out on top seeding for ...Mirror.co.ukEngland not among top seeds for 2014 World Cup after rankings revealedThe GuardianThe Independent -San Francisco Chronicle -SuperSport (blog)all 142 news articles »

Vancouver SunEngland not seeded for World CupEurosport.com AUEngland have just missed out on a place among the top seeds for next summer's World Cup despite making a considerable leap in the latest FIFA rankings. England not seeded for World Cup - Football PA Sport. Roy Hodgson's team qualified for the ...England move up to 10th in FIFA world rankings but miss out on top seeding for ...Mirror.co.ukBelgium, Colombia, Switzerland are World Cup seedsMiamiHerald.comSwiss among WCup seeds, Italy miss outSuperSport (blog)Goal.com -Times of Indiaall 137 news articles »

Another Fifa farce: Colombia have not qualified for World Cup in 16 years but are ...Goal.comThe eight seeded teams who will be in Pot 1 when the World Cup draw is made in Bahia on December 6 are hosts Brazil, holders Spain, Germany, Argentina, Colombia, Belgium, Switzerland and, barring a shock loss to Jordan in an inter-confederation ...and more »

Wall Street JournalCongress ends US shutdown, avoids defaultHindustan TimesThe U.S. government reopened its doors Thursday after Congress passed legislation to end a government shutdown and - just in the nick of time - avert a U.S. debt default in a bipartisan deal that left Republicans little to show for the epic political drama that ...House Conservatives Gird for Next Budget BattlesWall Street JournalNo winners, but plenty of impact on Washington playersNBCNews.comShutdown agreement 'a terrible deal' says Republican senatorTelegraph.co.ukBoston.com -CHANNELSall 5,884 news articles »

MetroFIFA Rankings ListSan Francisco ChronicleZURICH (AP) — FIFA rankings for October (September positions in parentheses): 1. Spain (1). 2. Germany (3). 3. Argentina (2). 4. Colombia (5). 5. Belgium (6). 6. Uruguay (7). 7. Switzerland (14). 8. Netherlands (9). (tie) Italy (4). 10. England (17). 11. Brazil (8).Seeds of doubt over FIFA rankings as Switzerland edges Netherlands, Italy from ...Montreal Gazetteall 198 news articles »

Capital FM KenyaRescuers search mudslide for typhoon survivors in JapanCapital FM KenyaOshima, Japan October 17- Rescuers in Japan picked through mud and splintered houses on Thursday after a typhoon that killed at least 18 people, as hopes faded for dozens not seen since a landslide engulfed their homes. Hundreds of police, firefighters ...Typhoon, mudslides kill 18 in Japan, 45 missingTVNZall 65 news articles »

Japan rescuers search mudslide for typhoon survivorsNDTVRescuers picked through mud and splintered houses after a typhoon that killed at least 19 people. Oshima: Rescuers in Japan picked through mud and splintered houses Thursday after a typhoon that killed at least 19 people, as hopes faded for dozens not ...and more »

Sydney Morning HeraldIran pushes nuclear ball into Western lapsAsia Times OnlineAt the conclusion of intense two-day negotiation in Geneva, Iran and the "5 +1" powers (the UN Security Council's Permanent Five plus Germany), issued a joint statement that described the talks as positive and substantive and announced follow-up talks that ...World powers describe Iran nuclear talks as 'serious and substantive'euronewsUS welcomes Iran's nuclear proposal at Geneva talksThe Globe and MailWhite House speaks positively of Iranian nuke proposalXinhuaReuters UK -BBC News -Haaretzall 2,329 news articles »

Capital FM KenyaCongress pulls US back from brink, averts defaultCapital FM KenyaWashington, Oct 17 – The United States dodged the ignominy of a disastrous debt default when Congress passed and President Barack Obama signed a bill extending the nation's borrowing authority and ending a two-week government shutdown.Obama applauds budget vote, but says 'a lot of work ahead of us'NBCNews.comWhite House says 'there are no winners here' following deal to end shutdownBusiness StandardUS Congress Ends Default Threat, Obama Signs Debt BillCHANNELSKansas City Star -Longview News-Journal -WBAL Radioall 5,861 news articles »

NewsdayObama applauds budget vote, but says 'a lot of work ahead of us'NBCNews.comPresident Barack Obama speaks at the White House Wednesday evening after the U.S. Senate voted to pass a bill to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling. By Andrew Rafferty, NBC News. President Barack Obama late Wednesday applauded a ...US Congress Ends Default Threat, Obama Signs Debt BillCHANNELSGov't reopens after Congress ends 16-day shutdownThe Herald | HeraldOnline.comObama Signs Bill To Restart Government, Pay BillsNorthEscambia.comLas Vegas Review-Journal -Firstpost -YNNall 5,115 news articles »

Iran FocusIran to hang condemned man for secound time - once he recovers from first ...Iran FocusAlireza M, 37, was certified dead after being hanged for 12 minutes and taken to the prison morgue. But when his family went to collect his body for burial a day later, they discovered he was still breathing. A relative said: “When we went to the coroner's office ...Criminal survives public execution in Iran and is rushed to hospital to recover ...Daily MailIranian man sentenced to hang againNinemsnDeath row prisoner survives hangingHerald SunThe Hindu -euronewsall 19 news articles »

Sydney Morning HeraldAll Sides Say Iran Talks Getting Serious as Long Road RemainsBusinessweekThe pace of talks on Iran's nuclear program picked up after a two-day meeting in Geneva, as the participants described a new level of intensity in negotiations and agreed to reconvene next month. U.S. and European diplomats said the discussions, the first ...Geneva talks light spark for Iran dealAsia Times OnlineWhite House: Iran's nuclear proposal "very useful"CBS NewsWhite House speaks positively of Iranian nuke proposalXinhuaReuters UK -BBC News -Haaretzall 2,327 news articles »

Independent OnlineUS-Iran nuclear talks 'intense, serious'Independent OnlineIranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif addresses a news conference following nuclear negotiations with the European Union's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who is leading talks with Iran on behalf of the six world powers, at the United ...Iran, world powers pledge new nuclear talksDAWN.comWorld powers describe Iran nuclear talks as 'serious and substantive'euronewsGerman foreign minister praises Iran nuclear talksPress TVNew York Times -The Globe and Mail -Haaretzall 2,317 news articles »

The GuardianWhite House says 'there are no winners here' following deal to end shutdownBusiness StandardWhite House has applauded the bipartisan agreement to end the government shutdown, but press secretary Jay Carney joined other White House aides in refusing to declare a political win over Republicans. 'There are no winners here', Carney said at his ...Barack Obama signs measure ending budget crisisNDTVUS Congress Passes Bill To Reopen GovernemntCHANNELS'We must get out of the habit of governing by crisis': Obama speaks as last ...The IndependentMail & Guardian Online -Times of Oman -Firstpostall 5,028 news articles »

Sky News AustraliaMassive Fire in Thailand Destroys Department StoreVoice of AmericaThailand firefighters have been battling a massive department store fire overnight on the southern resort island of Phuket. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but the huge fire did force the evacuation of scores of people living nearby. Thai media ...Search Begins for Cause of Huge Phuket Store Blaze: Thousands Thrown Out of ...PhuketwanPhuket mega mall blaze containedPattaya MailAussies feared trapped in burning superstore in ThailandHerald SunBangkok Post -New York Daily Newsall 58 news articles »