World News


Poll

The national unemployment rate is the highest it's been since 1983. How do you think it will go in 2010?
Up
Down
About the same



Free Newsfeeds by Fresh Content.net



Woman passes driver's exam on 950th try SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A woman in South Korea who tried to pass the written exam for a driver's license with near-daily attempts since April 2005 has finally succeeded on her 950th time. The aspiring driver spent more than 5 million won ($4,200) in application fees, but until now had failed to score the minimum 60 out of a possible 100 points needed to get behind the wheel for a driving test.
Full story >>

Palestinian shock: President Abbas says he doesn't want another term
Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pushed Mideast peace prospects into unknown territory Thursday, announcing he doesn't want another term and opening the way to a succession battle that could play into the hands of his rival, the militant Hamas. But it also could boost the prospects of a popular candidate who reportedly wants to run for the presidency from his Israeli prison cell.
Full story >>

U.N. rethinking role in Afghan, Pakistan
Associated Press KABUL - The United Nations is sending about 600 foreign staff out of the country or into secure compounds because of the deadly Taliban attack on U.N. workers, warning the Afghan government Thursday that international support will wane unless it cracks down on corruption fueling the insurgency. The decision follows a drawdown of U.N. operations in Pakistan, casting doubt on whether the world body can operate effectively in this region with war raging on both sides of the border. The moves come as the Obama administration nears a decision on whether to send tens of thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan to try to curb the growth of the Taliban.
Full story >>


Marketplace
Classifieds
Jobs
Cars
Real Estate
Rate card
Photo Store
News
Local
Obituaries
Police Beat
Business
State
Nation
World
Communities
Washington County
Greene County
South Hills
Sports
Headlines
Blogs
Columns
Opinion
Editorials
Letters
Submit Letter
Blogs
Columns
Forum
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Engagements
Weddings
Anniversaries
Births
Calendar
Announcement Forms
Service
Subscribe
Temp. stop delivery
About Us
Contact Us
Terms of Service
Facebook | Twitter
Newsletter
This page is best viewed using Firefox.
Spreadfirefox Affiliate Button
© 2009 Observer Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.