Around the World (November 17, 2008)

[Kamal_Farran]

***NEWS TODAY***
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia; a tsunami warning is issued, but later lifted.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/16/indonesia.earthquake/

Jimmie Johnson wins NASCAR's 2008 Sprint Cup Series championship, becoming the second driver to win three in a row.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/17/sports/othersports/17nascar.html?ref=othersports

United States President-elect Barack Obama resigns his Senate seat.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/16/AR2008111600753.html