Haitian protestors react violently

Protestors, who believe Nepalese U.N. peacekeepers are to blame for the cholera outbreak in Haiti that has claimed over 1,000 dead in the last three weeks, reacted violently Monday in Port-Au-Prince. The protestors threw stones and even warned others that they would set a base on fire. 

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/15/1927300/haitians-protest-un-base-over.html

Shanghai apartment tower destroyed by fire

Fire consumed an apartment building in Shanghai that is currently going through repairs Monday afternoon. At least 42 people were killed and 90 others were injured. 


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/16/world/asia/16shanghai.html?ref=global-home

Lil Wayne released from jail

Lil Wayne was released from Rikers Island jail today. While in jail, the rapper kept busy writing songs and sports columns. 

http://newsfeed.time.com/2010/11/04/report-lil-wayne-released-from-rikers-island/

Haitians prepare for tropical storm Tomas

Haitians prepare for tropical storm Tomas. Many are homeless and many more have makeshift homes that will probably not withstand the storm’s force.

http://www.lemonde.fr/ameriques/article/2010/11/04/haiti-se-prepare-a-l-arrivee-de-la-tempete-tropicale-tomas_1435316_3222.html

California voters reject possibility to legalize recreational marijuana

California voters did not vote in favor of Proposition 19, the measure that would possibly legalize marijuana under state law for recreational use.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704506404575592694047663552.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read

Homeowners protect themselves from neighborhood misbehavior

Homeowners are installing surveillance cameras, and either post the videos online to embarrass neighbors, or use them as evidence to press charges.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/garden/04surveillance.html?src=dayp

China encourages Europeans to avoid Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

China is encouraging European governments to boycott the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony next Wednesday. Chinese claim nominee Liu Xiaobo is a criminal.  

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/05/world/asia/05china.html?_r=1