Kosovo voters take to polls in test of new nation (AP)
AP – Kosovo’s prime minister urged minority Serbs not to boycott the country’s first elections since independence from Serbia, calling the Sunday vote a key test for his new nation.
AIG CEO ready to quit over pay constraints
After just three months as head of battered insurer American International Group, Robert Benmosche has threatened to leave his post as he struggles to deal with heavy government oversight and restrictions on what the bailed-out company wants to pay employees, according to a published report.
Military sees increase in wounded in Afghanistan (AP)
AP – Far from winding down, the numbers of wounded U.S. soldiers coming home have continued to swell. The problem is especially acute among those who fought in Afghanistan, where nearly four times as many troops were injured in October as a year ago
Asian stocks mostly higher after China, Japan data (AP)
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday after figures from China and Japan showed the region’s two biggest economies were on track to recovering from the global downturn.
Families of Americans held in Iran plot each move (AP)
AP – The families of three Americans accused of espionage in Iran are attempting the delicate feat of keeping a spotlight trained on the plight of their loved ones while trying to avoid the tangled politics of the tense U.S.-Iran relationship.
Philippines’ Mayon volcano spews ash, could erupt (AP)
AP – Scientists say the cone-shaped Mayon volcano in the central Philippines has shot an ash plume into the air and are advising nearby residents to be ready to move in case of eruption.
Veterans Day events
Lecture — 7:45 to 9 a.m. today. Brig. Gen. William Grimsley discusses the military’s impact on the Central Texas economy as part of the Austin Economic Club’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Sheraton Austin Hotel, 701 E. 11th St. $35
Obama singles out victims of Fort Hood shooting
President Obama had personal remarks about each of the 13 people slain in the rampage.
OMG - Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Holding Hands!
Spotted, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart holding hands as they left Paris today! Amidst all the speculation of are-they or aren’t they this certainly seems to seal the deal - the two look oh so happy. We saw Rob’s big smile as he left his hotel after their adorable press conference with Taylor this morning. Amid all the magazine mania especially the romantic Harper’s shoot, this is the best. A short while later, they landed in London for the next leg of their promotional tour.
Tyler Walks This Way Out of Aerosmith
Guitarist Joe Perry says his band is now looking for a new lead singer.
