News Roundup: Sunday 21st October 2007

I've brought back something I trialled earlier this year. What I do in these "News Roundup" posts is highlight stories that are truly important, especially those which haven't recieved as much news media attention as perhaps they should. Also I highlight occasional stories that are just quirky and fun, and worth the attention.

With that in mind, here are my selections for the day, not necessarily in order of importance...

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Australian PM John Howard announced plans for climate change fund during leaders debate. ABC News has a page on the debate, plus their election site.

Al-Jazeera English: A Republican has become the first Indian-American to be elected Governor of a US state.

CBC News: Hollywood writers have voted overwhelmingly for strike action if their union cannot strike a new deal with producers.

Fox News: When the Space Shuttle Discovery launches Tuesday, a woman commander of the shuttle will go to the International Space Station to be met by a woman commander there, the first time this has ever happened.

RTE News: Talks between the EU and Iran on Iran's nuclear programme will go ahead despite the resignation Iran's lead negotiator.

Press TV: US military massacres 49 civilians in Sadr City.

And Finally...

United Press International: Even though they may not discuss it with their doctors, a new survey indicates US seniors are still seeking sex into their sixties and seventies!