WASHINGTON, Sept 9 — New York police will mount a major counterterrorism operation during this evening’s rush hour as US officials rush to check credible, but unconfirmed intelligence about a 9/11 anniversary plot, a senior law enforcement official told Reuters.

The operation will involve a “big show of force”, a senior law enforcement official said. — Reuters pic
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SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook's revenue doubled to $1.6 billion in 2011's first half, a source with knowledge of its financials told Reuters, underscoring its appeal to advertisers while it grapples with intensifying competition from the likes of Google Inc, Reuters reported on Wednesday, Sept 7.

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Govt advises against unessential travel to Syria
PETALING JAYA; The Government has decided to evacuate Malaysian students in Syria in view of the prevailing situation there, said the Foreign Ministry in a statement Wednesday.

Syrian security forces opened fire on Friday, killing four people as thousands of anti-regime protesters poured onto streets of flashpoint cities after the Ramadan weekly prayers, rights activists said. -- PHOTO: AP
TUNOSHNA, Russia (AP): A Russian jet carrying a top ice hockey team crashed while taking off Wednesday in western Russia, killing at least 43 people and leaving two critically injured, officials said.

A Russian jet carrying a top ice hockey team crashed while taking off Wednesday in western Russia, killing at least 43 people and leaving two critically injured.