Bombing interrupts Eid al Fitr celebration in Pakistan
A bomber attacked a home in Bhakkar Punjab during Eid al Fitr celebrations injuring over 60 and killing none. The target Ra Sheed Akbar Niwani a Shiite lawmaker survived. The incident marks a third attack on a Pakistani politician this week. A separate report notes hijackers control the Ukrainian ship MV Faina with crew safe in contact with U.S. officials.
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Lehman executives awarded millions as crisis hits
The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers surfaced pay deals totaling millions for departing executives as Congress opened hearings on the financial meltdown and the $700 billion government rescue. Richard Fuld faced lawmakers detailing a $350 million compensation span while internal documents showed planned special payments days before the collapse.
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Utilities power cutoffs rise as economy falters nationwide
The Associated Press finds higher nonpayment shutoffs across many states as inflation and weak economy press families. New York reports 17 percent more residential disconnections from utilities, Michigan 22 percent, with increases also in Pennsylvania Florida and California.
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