U.S. says al Qaeda linked Nigerian tries to blow up plane
DETROIT (Reuters) - A Nigerian man linked to al Qaeda tried to set off an explosive device aboard a U.S. passenger plane as it approached Detroit on Friday, but was overpowered by passengers and crew and the aircraft landed safely, officials said.
- Freddie Mac sees rates headed to 6 percent by end of 2010
- Pope calls for peace amid concern over his security | Video
- Ship fire kills nine off Venezuela: state media
- Asia marks tsunami's fifth anniversary with prayers
- U.S. rights activist crosses into North Korea: reports
- Taliban issue video of captive U.S. soldier
- China jails dissident Liu Xiaobo for 11 years
- Treasury uncaps credit line for Fannie, Freddie
- Data lifts stocks to 2009 highs on Christmas Eve
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2000-2009: What a tech trip it's been
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Scraping for gains
Japanese stocks are expected to enjoy gains by next year's end, but their size will depend on how the government reacts to the country's economic woes. Full Article
Pictures that defined a decade
Paris Hilton and the fascination with all things celebrity are among the indelible Reuters images of the last 10 years. Slideshow
- U.S. says al Qaeda linked Nigerian tries to blow up plane
- U.S. rights activist crosses into North Korea: reports
- Ship fire kills nine off Venezuela: state media
- Asia marks tsunami's fifth anniversary with prayers
- Taliban issue video of captive U.S. soldier
- Eurotunnel says not responsible for Eurostar chaos
- Pope calls for peace amid concern over his security | Video
- China defends Wen Jiabao's role in Copenhagen talks
- Pilgrims crowd Bethlehem on warm Christmas eve | Video
- U.S. father, son home after Brazil custody battle | Video
Monday
- Cal-Maine Foods earnings
- Bridgeline Software Inc earnings
The Next 7 Days
- Friday: New Year's Day
- Monday: ISM manufacturing data
- Monday: Construction spending data
- Monday: Fed's Dennis Lockhart speak
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It was a year marked by job losses, financial panic and renewed hope that America can rebuild. Slideshow
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