China arrests 1,434 after deadly Xinjiang riots (AP via Yahoo! News)

China's state news agency says police have arrested 1,434 suspects in connection with the worst ethnic violence in decades in the western Xinjiang region, which killed at least 156 people.

Police restore order in western China; 156 killed (AP via Yahoo! News)

Chanting "Strike down the criminals," hundreds of paramilitary police with shields, rifles and clubs took control of the streets Monday in the capital of western China's Muslim region, a day after the deadliest ethnic violence in decades.

Holiday weekend provides boom for some businesses (WVLT-TV Knoxville)

Many of you celebrated the Fourth of July right here at home, which was good news for local business. In a tough economy some people skipped the vacation, taking a "stay-cation" instead.

Brewpub planned for Cruces (Albuquerque Journal)

Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES — There are plans for new restaurant to open in the fall at 500 S. Telshor Blvd., in the building that used to house Garduno's, near the Mesilla Valley Mall.

New Plans for Historic Hotel (Los Angeles Downtown News)

After sitting empty for more than a decade, plans are underway again to activate the Embassy Hotel and Auditorium. No budget has been announced for the project at 851 S. Grand Ave.

IHG Announces the Launch of Luxury Apartments -InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City (Zawya)

Dubai, 06 July 2009: InterContinental Hotels Group InterContinental Hotels Group , the world's most global hotel company, and largest hotel operator in the Middle East, is set to enrich its service and product offering within the UAE as it opens another key property this July at Dubai Festival City, with the InterContinental Residence Suites.

News in brief (West Salem Coulee News)

Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.

Where to eat / Restaurant reviews in brief (The Buffalo News)

Following are some restaurants visited by News restaurant reviewers. New restaurant reviews generally appear the first Sunday of every month in Niagara Weekend.

High now beleaguered hotel's landlord (Lancaster Online)

High Properties has purchased the tract of land at 521 Greenfield Road occupied by the former Holiday Inn that was the subject of local, state and federal investigations last September and October.According to the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds, High purchased the property from the estate of Dor...

Newton could hike hotel and meal taxes (Newton Tab)

No one likes the smell of new taxes, but Newton could see an increase in hotel/motel and restaurant taxes this October.