This Is How Scared You Should Be of Hurricane Sandy
Worst Storm In 100 Years Seen For Northeast U.S. -- Bloomberg
Hurricane Sandy will probably grow into a “Frankenstorm” that may become the worst to hit the U.S. Northeast in 100 years if current forecasts are correct.
Sandy may combine with a second storm coming out of the Midwest to create a system that would rival the New England hurricane of 1938 in intensity, said Paul Kocin, a National Weather Service meteorologist in College Park, Maryland. The hurricane currently passing the Bahamas has killed 21 people across the Caribbean, the Associated Press reported, citing local officials.
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MIDDLE EAST
Fighting ruptures ragged Syrian ceasefire. Syria Eid al-Adha ceasefire marred by clashes. Bloody battles put Syrian truce to test.
Syrian refugees struggle in Jordanian camps.
UN monitor cites human rights abuses of journalists, lawyers in Iran.
Israel's Likud Party and Yisrael Beitenu to join forces.
Hajj pilgrims reflect on regional conflicts.
ASIA
Suicide bomber kills 40 at Afghan mosque during Eid.
Myanmar violence toll surges as troops fire to stop clashes. Burma death toll rises to 112.
South Korea says the north is preparing a huge nuclear weapons test.
China resumes nuclear power plant construction.
China strips Bo Xilai of last official post, setting stage for his trial.
New York Times blocked by China after report on wealth of Wen Jiabao's family.
AFRICA
Egypt seizes Libyan weapons, suspects in further sign of spreading terrorist influence.
Algeria accepts last-resort Mali intervention: Sources.
Capture of Libyan town smacks of revenge, not reconciliation.
Ivory Coast illegally arrested, tortured more than 200: Amnesty.
S. Africa mines, workers reach agreement.
EUROPE
Spain joblessness breaches 25%, adding to rescue pressure. 1 in 4 Spaniards out of work at end of 3rd quarter.
British ExxonMobil oil chief 'assassinated' in Brussels street.
EU expresses concern about Russia treason law.
Ukraine blames 'foreign' security forces in Russian activist's disappearance.
Cash-strapped Europe nations are not shy about taxing the rich.
AMERICAS
Presidential election to pass $2B fundraising mark.
US economic growth improves to 2 pct. rate in Q3.
Sandy pounds Bahamas after killing 22 in Caribbean.
Sentencing begins in Brazil corruption trial.
In Latin America, incumbents increasingly dominate.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.N. to probe drone attacks by U.S., others resulting in civilian deaths.
Terrorism suspect threatens to boycott his trial. Cole suspect tells judge of alleged guard abuse.
Gitmo defense lawyers want US records of Yemen drone strike.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple profit surges 24% ahead of holiday blowout; CEO Tim Cook disses Microsoft.
Amazon reports loss led by its stake in LivingSocial.
A visit to Google land the intransparent methods of an internet giant.