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Video: Specials

Olympic ticket scalping

While the Chinese government is vowing to clean up on ticket scalping, ticket sellers are visible...
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Holidaying in Siberia

Lake Baikal in Siberia currently attracts visitors looking for peace and quiet, but ambitious...
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Radio as a learning tool

Madagascar has introduced radio-assisted learning. Malagasy, French and Math classes are now...
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2 Infant Deaths Prompt Crib Recall

A recall of nearly 1.6 million cribs, triggered by the suffocations of two 8-month-old infants,...
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Bjork Goes All 'Nattura'

With her new single 'Nattura,' Bjork calls for the Icelandic government to take a more...
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Thailand's stunning moon festival

People went to lakes and waterways across Thailand to celebrate the picturesque full-moon...
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Australian farms fear locust attack

Authorities in eastern Australia on standby as large swarms of locust are spotted in farming...
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Cooking Bus to tackle obesity levels

The Mobile Cooking Bus is giving some children in London their first chance to learn culinary...
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India's costly monkey menace

Farmers in India's northern hilly state of Himachal Pradesh are calling on the government to...
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Czechs apologize for EU mockery

The Czech government apologized to Bulgaria for portraying it as a toilet floor in an official...
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Video: World

Protests hurt Thai tourism

Thailand's political turmoil has heaped further strain on an economy already battered by the...
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Iraqi port booming amid new calm

Jul 8 - Imports at Iraq's main port Umm Qasr have doubled since a government crackdown on Shi'ite...
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Colombia misused Red Cross emblem

Jul 16 - The Colombian Government has admitted that it used the Red Cross emblem during the...
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UPA govt. wins confidence vote

Jul. 23 - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government won a vote of confidence in parliament on...
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Beijing blasts Amnesty rights claims

Jul 29 - The Chinese government has dismissed a claim by Amnesty International that Beijing has...
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Scientist in anthrax case dead

Aug 2 - A senior US government scientist who helped investigate a series of deadly anthrax...
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Anwar to be charged again

Former Malaysian deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim is to be charged with sodomy for second...
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Musharraf to face impeachment

Pakistan's ruling coalition says it would move to impeach President Pervez Musharraf and warns...
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Hamdan sentenced to 5 1/2 years

Osama Bin Laden's former driver Salim Hamdan Is sentenced to 5 1/2 years, concluding the first...
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Anthrax Widow Thankful FBI Solved Case

The widow of a tabloid photo editor who died in the anthrax attacks says the FBI's work solving...
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Sudan's Bashir tries to save face

Sudanese President, Omar al Bashir is fighting to save his image after the international criminal...
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Rice urges end to fighting

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday urged Russia and Georgia to end hostilities,...
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Impeachment ultimatum for Musharraf

The ruling coalition has taken another step toward impeaching the Pakistani president, finalising...
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US pledges support for Pakistan

The US praises Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf as he resigns and pledges ongoing support to...
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UN OKs Somalia force for 6 months

The U.N. Security Council approved extended the African Union's force's stay in Somalia for...
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Spanish plane crashes, kills

More than 150 people were killed when a Spanish jet taking holidaymakers to the Canary Islands...
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Spain grieves for crash victims

As the Spanish government declared three days' official mourning for the 153 victims of a Spanish...
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68 Die When Flight Headed to Iran Crashes

A passenger jet carrying 90 people, including a Kyrgyz high school sports team, crashed shortly...
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Drug violence rises in Mexico

Drug-related violence keeps spiraling and becoming ever more brazen in Mexico despite a big...
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Government supporters hold rally

Supporters of the Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej rally outside parliament. Thailand's...
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Thai political turmoil spreads

Protesters in Thailand are vowing more disruptive action in their bid to force out the government...
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Handing back Anbar to Iraqis

U.S. forces lead the way out of the first Sunni-dominated province to be handed back to Iraqi...
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Bush: Gustav Cooperation Better Than Katrina

President Bush says cooperation among states and the federal government during Hurricane Gustav is...
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Thai PM Declares Emergency in Capital

Thailand's prime minister has declared a state of emergency in the capital after street fighting...
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Japanese Prime Minister Resigns

Japan's ruling party moved quickly to find a new leader after Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda...
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Palin set to take center stage

John McCain's choice of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running-mate has energized the...
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Thai Protesters Remain Defiant, Vow to Fight On

Thailand's embattled leader struggled to keep the peace and his grip on power after declaring a...
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Bush visits Louisiana after Gustav

Visiting an Emergency Operations Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, President Bush commended...
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Romney addresses convention

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney hailed John McCain's ability to repair Washington's...
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Hanna survivors wait for aid

Survivors of Tropical Storm Hanna, that has killed at least 136 people, line up to register for...
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Swaziland celebrates anniversary

Multi-million dollar celebrations in Swaziland for King's 40th birthday and country's forty years...
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Hong Kong polls open

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Donald Tsang and government officials cast ballots in an election for...
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Thai PM dismisses chances of coup

As protesters keep up their occupation of Bangkok's Government House, Prime MInister Samak...
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Hurricane Ike slams Cuba

Hurricane Ike is bearing down on the U.S. and Key West, Florida is now feeling the effects of the...
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Video 'backs' Afghans over US attack

Relatives of Afghans killed in a U.S.-led raid in western Herat have offered to dig up graves to...
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Gov't Officials Probed About Illicit Sex, Gifts

Federal investigators say government officials handling billions of dollars in oil royalties...
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Violence on streets of Bolivia

Violence continues to escalate in Bolivia creating tensions with the United...
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Thai state of emergency ends

Acting Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat says he recognizes that political tensions remain but...
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Raw Video: Violent Bolivia Unrest

Clashes between opposition and government supporters went on late into Saturday night in Eastern...
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Storm-hit Haiti struggling to cope

Haiti faces a deepening crisis after storms destroyed much of the impoverished country's rice...
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Contest for Olmert successor

Four candidates vie to succeed Israeli PM Olmert as Kadima party leader. A former spy, a...
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Livni set for power

Tzipi Livni is set to be Israel's next prime minister after a comfortable victory in a party...
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McCain blasts Obama on economy

John McCain -- at a campaign rally in Iowa-- took on his Democratic opponent -- saying it is the...
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Sovereignty warning from Zardari

Pakistan's new president declares the country off-limits to foreign powers chasing militants and...
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Israel's Olmert resigns

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has announced his resignation, but the scandal-hit could stay...
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Sons of Iraq Test Case

The Sunni Sons of Iraq that sided with coalition forces will be a test case for Iraq government's...
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Bush appeals to Congress

President George W. Bush has warned that the United States is the middle of a serious financial...
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Bombs a year after Myanmar crackdown

Seven people were injured in a bomb attack in Myanmar just hours before the first anniversary of...
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AU condemns Somali rebel attacks

Somali rebel assaults on African Union peacekeepers are being branded as a 'calculated...
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Somalis flee deadly attack

At least nine people are killed in Mogadishu in the latest clashes between government forces and...
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Clashes in Italy over dump plans

Protesters demonstrating against the location of a garbage dump clash with troops and riot police...
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Far-right surge in Austria vote

The far right won almost a third of the vote in Austria's parliamentary election on Sunday,...
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London's diverse cultural vibe

Food, art and language keep people in touch with their ethnic and national backgrounds in an...
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Thai opposition leader arrested

Thai police arrest the key leader of a month-long protest inside Bangkok's Government House...
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Suicide blast hits Sri Lanka town

A Sri Lankan suicide bomber has killed at least 26 people in the north central town of...
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Police, protesters clash in Bangkok

In Bangkok, two people were killed and almost 400 people injured after anti-government protesters...
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Ukraine calls for early election

Ukranian President, Viktor Yushenko dissolves parliament and calls for elections in...
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Austrian far-right leader killed

Joerg Haider was driving a government car which went out of control and rolled down an...
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Beijing places new traffic ban

Beijing government tackles a growing traffic problem by trying out a new rule banning cars from...
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Thai Queen mourns protester

Queen Sirikit and her daughter attend the funeral of a young woman protester killed in a tear gas...
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New appeal to help Iraqi christians

Kurdish officials are urging the Iraqi government to secure the return of Christian families to...
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Greek strikers clash with police

Striking workers have marched through Athens to the Greek parliament in an attempt to force the...
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Argentina seizes pension funds

Argentine President Christina Fernandez sent a bill to Congress to allow for a government...
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Funerals in Afghanistan

At the German base in Kunduz, they mark the death of two soldiers at a time when Afghan...
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Students Occupy Schools in Italy

Across Italy, students are taking over high schools and universities, protesting planned cuts by...
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Election looms in Israel

Israeli PM-designate Tzipi Livni abandons her efforts to form a new coalition government and says...
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Israel's election process begins

Parliamentary factions in Israel have been holding talks with President Shimon Peres after ruling...
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White House Mum Following U.S. Raid Into Syria

The Syrian government says a U.S. attack killed 8 people Sunday. A U.S. military official has...
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Congo refugees flee Tutsi rebels

Thousands of people in the Deomcratic Republic of Congo flee a new outburst of fighting between...
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Italian students protest reform

The Italian senate approves a controversial education reform to the dismay of students and...
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Rebel General Besieging Congo Wants Talks

The rebel general laying siege to Congo's eastern provincial capital of Goma wants direct talks...
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Goma residents scramble for aid

Scenes of chaos unfold as aid is distributed at a compound on the outskirts of...
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Congo must avoid Rwanda genocide

Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged the international community to ensure that Congo did...
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Congo's rebel leader's warning

Congo's rebel leader has threatened to take his guerrilla war westwards to the capital Kinshasa...
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Bhutan king crowned

The new king of Bhutan has been crowned in a colourful coronation ceremony in the secluded...
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Double blow for Mexican drugs gang

A suspected leader of the Gulf cartel is captured and the army uncovers a massive arms...
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UN slams Congo civilian casualties

The head of the UN mission to the war-torn country says civilians appear to be deliberately...
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Thousands march in Turkish demo

Thousands of Turkish Alevis hold a demonstration in Ankara against compulsory religious classes...
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Tsvangirai rejects compromise plan

The Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has rejected plans aimed at breaking the...
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Nightmare end to Costa dreams

Thousands of Spaniards and foreigners are to lose full ownership rights to their dream seaside...
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Sri Lankan army 'seize rebel base'

Sri Lankan soldiers have captured the key Pooneryn area which Tamil Tiger rebels have occupied...
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UN envoy to meet rebels in Congo

UN envoy and former Nigerian President Obasanjo is in the Democratic Republic of Congo for talks...
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Iraq cabinet backs US security pact

Iraq's cabinet has approved a long-awaited security pact that will allow U.S. forces to remain in...
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Exit Strategy

The US and Iraq have signed a pact that sets a final date to end US military presence in...
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Protesters, police clash in Peru

Opposed to plans for a new waste treatment plant, thousands of demonstrators raided a government...
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Mass protest against arrest

Hundreds of thousands demonstrated around the country on Wednesday to protest the arrest of a top...
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Workers strike again in Chile

Government services in parts of Chile are paralyzed as thousands of public workers go on strike,...
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Nepal protests after murders

Demonstrations against country's ruling Maoists after two men killed. The protests in...
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Thai protest site blast kills one

A grenade attack on protesters occupying the Thai prime minister's compound in Bangkok has left one...
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Brazil Police: 10 at Fault for 2007 Air Crash

A police investigation has found that 10 government and airline officials were to blame for a TAM...
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Afghan acid attackers to be punished

The Afghan government says it will clamp down and punish those responsible for acid attacks on...
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Thai protesters 'final battle'

Demonstrators in Thailand launch what they are calling the final battle in a five-month campaign to...
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Abbas raises early election question

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he will call for elections in 2009 if his Fatah movement...
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Thai PM Wongsawat will not quit

PM Somchai Wongsawat has been attending the Asia Pacific Economic summit in Peru, where he...
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Women workers die in Baghdad blast

A female suicide bomber blew herself up killing at least five people near Baghdad's green zone...
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Thai protestors storm airport

Thailand's main international airport has been forced to close after hundreds of anti-government...
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Yemen jail for Bin Laden driver

Reports say the U.S. military is transferring Osama bin Laden's former driver, Salim Hamdan, from...
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Calls for vote in Thai chaos

The head of Thailand's army has urged the government to step down and call a snap election as a...
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Civilians killed in Afghan blast

The bloodshed came as a suicide car bomber struck close to the U.S. embassy and a passing convoy...
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Coffee with condoms on the side

A former beauty queen in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa is promoting safe sex by serving coffee...
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Thai political crisis deepens

As yellow-clad protesters move to the airport, a court is expected to rule against the government...
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Drug wars violence in Tijuana

Nine people were decapitated in Tijuana as violence continues in the Mexican border...
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India Ignored Attack Warnings

India's intelligence agency warned the government of Pakistan-based militants preparing an attack...
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Cricket bat makers on sticky wicket

India's cricket bat makers are struggling because of a shortage of quality willow. The...
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Bangkok airport reopens

The first passenger flight lands at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport after anti-government protesters...
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Parliament suspended in Canada

After a week of political drama in Canada, Parliament suspended and Prime Minister Stephen Harper...
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Iraq's price of security

A spate of bombings in Iraq over the past few days come as Iraq prepares its security forces to...
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Greek PM on edge with riots

Strong words from the Greek prime minister contrast with the weakness of his government...
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EU deploys Kosovo law & order force

The European Union legal and police mission, known as EULEX, begins its long-delayed deployment...
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Fresh riots grip Athens

Angry students lashed out at police in Athens, Greece as the country remains paralyzed by riots...
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Taliban condemned for child bomber

Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has condemned the Taliban for using a child suicide bomber...
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Fresh unrest in Athens

Hundreds of Greek students clash with police as they stage a demonstration outside the police...
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Protests greet new Thai PM

Thailand's opposition leader, Abhisit Vejjajiva, has been confirmed as the country's third Prime...
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Failure to rebuild in Iraq

A government report will find the reconstruction effort in Iraq has squandered billions of...
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Pakistan mourns Bhutto

Tens of thousands of Pakistanis have gathered at the mausoleum of former Prime Minister Benazir...
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Women barred from Iraq shrine

Iraqi authorities ban women from entering the Khadimiya district of Baghdad as Shi'ites mark...
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Ethiopia pulls troops out of Somalia

Ethiopian troops have begun pulling out of Somalia after supporting its Western-backed government...
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FARC hit by desertions

Two members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) deserted the group this week,...
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Fed up Bulgarians riot

Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police in Bulgaria's capital Sofia when an...
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Battleground Afghanistan

Violence in 2008 soared in Afghanistan, with soldiers hoping for a better year in 2009 while the...
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Uganda reburies LRA victims of war

Ugandan elders look for bones to rebury in a traditional cleansing ceremony that paves the way...
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Protestors target PM's car

Icelandic protesters angered by the collapse of the country's economy have been taken their...
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Greek farmers in protest blockade

Thousands of farmers bring chaos to roads and borders in a mass demonstration over falling...
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German post boss admits tax dodge

A German businessman has admitted dodging taxes in a case the government hopes will increase...
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Greek farmer road blocks stepped up

Farmers demanding compensation for low agricultural prices blocked Greek roads for an eighth day...
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Indian govt cuts fuel prices

Prices cut by up to 11 percent cut- the second time in nearly two months, as the government took...
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Davos 2009: Pakistan PM interview

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani discusses terrorism, plus relations with India and the new...
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Violence erupts in Madagascar

At least 44 people have been killed during anti-government protests in Madagscar's...
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Openly gay leader is new Iceland PM

The leader of Iceland's new coalition government is the openly gay, former social affairs...
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Ship collision in anti-whaling clash

Video released by Japanese whalers shows an anti-whaling activists' ship ramming in to one of...
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Bloodshed in Afganistan

Taliban insurgents attack two government buildings in Kabul, killing at least 19 people. The...
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Plague of monkeys

Residents in India's northern Agra are living in fear of marauding monkeys who have laid siege to...
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Clinton begins Asian trip

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in Tokyo, the first leg of a one-week Asian trip...
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Chinese premier says steel up

Wen Jiabao stresses China's strong position to ride out of crisis. Chinese premier Wen...
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Lessons from Japan's "lost decade"

Secretary of State Clinton made her first stop on her Asia tour in Japan, a country that spent...
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Netanyahu gets boost for Israel PM

Israel's opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu's chances of becoming prime minister improve...
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Netanyahu to form Israeli government

Israeli President Shimon Peres presents right-wing Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu with a mandate...
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Bomb attacks in Baghdad

Roadside bombs and gunmen have claimed the lives of four people and wounded many in the Iraqi...
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Cost of air power in Pakistan

The U.S. has relied on air power to qwell violence along the Pakistani border with Afghanistan,...
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Sri Lankan Gov't Rejects Rebels' Call for Truce

Sri Lanka's separatist Tamil rebels, facing likely defeat on the battlefield, sent a letter to the...
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Bishop on the run

Bishop Richard Williamson is at the airport preparing to leave Argentina. The Roman Catholic...
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Nine die in Netherlands plane crash

Emergency crews sift through the wreckage of a Turkish Airlines plane which crashed near...
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More talks to come

The United States, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to hold regular three-nation talks on the...
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Fed spends to save

The US Federal Reserve said it will expand its balance sheets to buy more government and agency...
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Egypt opens Gaza crossing

Rafah crossing opens for two days by Egyptians, to allow passage for sick Palestinians as well as...
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Czech Republic rethinks U.S radar

The Czech government halts plans for the construction of a U.S defence shield in Prague. The...
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French workers strike over economy

Thousands of French workers have gone on strike and taken to the streets to criticise the handling...
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Video: Business

Auto bailout plan hits $34B

Executives from the beleaguered U.S. auto industry are driving into the nation's capital with...
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Rescue or bailout?

Jul 14 - The US government offers a massive package to mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac...
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Will rescue plan lead to bailout?

Jul 14 - The US government offers a massive package to mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac...
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Oil prices rebound...again

Jul 30 - After falling back for a couple of weeks, oil prices turned direction and rose after a...
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Obama: Tap Oil Reserve to Help Gas Prices

In a reversal, Barack Obama proposed Monday that the government sell 70 million barrels of oil...
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Economic jitters weigh on Asia

Growing economic pessimism weighed on Asian investor confidence Friday, but market players looked...
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Asia shares recover

Asian investors shook off worries about U.S. financial system stability, with commodity-linked...
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China's economy post-Olympics

Experts say the end of the games will have little effect on the nation's roaring...
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Asian stocks down

Asian stocks slipped because of weak investors confidence of a frail state of the world...
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US economy shows muscle

The U.S. economy advanced in the second quarter much faster than government record keepers...
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U.S. ready to tap emergency oil

Crude oil prices fell $2.56 after the U.S. government said it would use oil from a strategic...
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Fannie and Freddie bailed out

America's biggest mortgage guarantors - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - are temporarily taken over...
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Asia shares jump

Asian shares jump after Washington took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to save the U.S. housing...
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Asia banks, officials cheer move

Banks across Asia and regional financial officials took heart Monday from the U.S. government...
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Mortgage bailout inspires Wall St.

Investors went on the biggest stock buying spree in a month as the government bailout of Fannie...
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Home buyers' new hope

Mortgages may be easier to get for many Americans now that the US government has taken a radical...
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Asia shares fell

Asian stocks fell and government bonds rose Tuesday as investors said the U.S. takeover of Fannie...
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Russian bourses halt trading

Russian bourses halted trading after the biggest slump since the 1998 collapse with the...
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Nigeria's militants step up oil war

Militants in Nigeria are threatening to broaden their "oil war" to offshore oil fields,...
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Wall St. sizzles as gov't plan eyed

U.S. stocks surged 3 to 4 percent in the best one-day rally in six years amid signs of a...
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Wall St. fallout hits Main St.

The financial crises and subsequent government bailouts will cost businesses and families across...
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700 billion dollar bailout

The US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is seeking public approval after plans were put forward...
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Can Chrysler survive the slump?

Auto executives fear Chrysler may not survive the financial crisis amid the credit crunch facing...
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Oil surges in biggest 1-day jump

Oil prices surged to the biggest one-day gain in history. Prices rose more than 16 dollars, on...
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Uncertainty abounds on Wall Street

Without any movement towards an approved government rescue plan investors steered clear of big...
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BOJ cheers U.S. bailout

A top Bank of Japan official expressed hope Monday a $700 billion U.S. government bailout fund...
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Hypo's deal to avoid finance squeeze

German lender Hypo Real Estate secures 35 billion euros in credit guarantees from the German...
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Australia, New Zealand React to Bailout Failure

Share prices in Australia and New Zealand plunged Tuesday after U.S. lawmakers voted against a...
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UK Consumer confidence in turmoil

Consumer confidence in Britain is at historically low levels as falling house prices and market...
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Cash Demands Overwhelm Zimbabwe Banks

People line up in Zimbabwe by the thousands to hopefully withdraw cash from banks, after the...
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G4 leaders stop short of bailout

European leaders vow to help banks out at the end of an emergency summit in France to try to...
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College Bound Students Hit by Credit Crunch

New York senator Charles Schumer says the credit crunch has forced as many as 50 banks to stop...
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Cash injection for US banks?

In an effort to jumpstart lending, the U.S. Treasury is considering giving money to U.S. banks in...
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Australia guarantees deposits

Australia's Prime Minister announces plans for the government to guarantee bank deposits for the...
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British Govt. Bailing Out Banks

The British government said Monday it would provide up to 37 billion pounds (US$63 billion) in...
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Trichet Exclusive

European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet told Reuters that recent government measures...
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China Q3 GDP slows to 9 percent.

China's economic growth rate slipped into single digits in the third quarter for the first time in...
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Bernanke talks of second stimulus

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress on Monday that another wave of government...
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Markets cheered by banks lending

As European banks line up for government rescue money there are signs institutions are regaining...
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Wall Street Higher on Hopes of Credit Recovery

Wall Street was mostly higher Monday as investors took signs of easing in the credit markets as...
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Shareholders take Fortis to court

A group of minority shareholders is taking banking and insurance giant Fortis to court, saying...
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Lehman fallout hits Japan's elderly

The collapse of U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers caused anguish in a small Japanese...
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Detroit to get merger help?

Automakers could get a cash injection from Washington, in an effort to save the ailing...
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Aid for AIG grows to $150B

The U.S. government announced Monday that it is increasing aid for insurance giant AIG to...
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Fate of GM, economy hit stocks

Stocks fall despite news of China's multibillion-dollar stimulus plan. Initial gains in...
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Asia stocks slide, yen jumps

Asian stock markets tumbled early Thursday, hit by renewed financial crisis jitters and signs the...
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Biggest retail sales drop on record

October saw the largest one-month fall in U.S. retail sales, government figures showed, as job...
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Weak economy sets new records

U.S. consumer prices saw a record plunge in October and new home construction projects fell to...
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Paulson on defense

Treasury Secretary Paulson defended his response to the financial crisis and said the government...
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Citigroup's massive bailout

The government's huge bailout of Citigroup could fail to restore investor confidence, says a...
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Buyers rush in after Citi lifeline

Wall Street put the finishing touches on the biggest two-day rally in 21 years after a government...
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Moscow's construction crunch

The global financial crisis hits Russian construction market, resulting in the freezing of major...
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Thai airport blockade

Anti-government protesters ignored police orders to end a Bangkok airport blockade, while the...
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Wall St. rebounds on auto hopes

U.S. stocks were on the way to recover from the bruising they took a day earlier, boosted in part...
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Asia shrs edge up, Qantas soars

Most Asian share markets crawled higher Wednesday, although regional automakers remained under...
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HSBC gives UK home owners a boost

Europe's largest bank, HSBC, said it would raise its UK mortgage fund to 15 billion pounds in...
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Japan eyes new bad loan plan

Japan's government and central bank are eyeing a $110 billion bad loan buying-scheme, the Sankei...
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Japan's tent city

Hundreds of homeless people spent the New Year living in a Tokyo park to demand jobs as rising...
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Germany unveils second stimulus plan

Germany presents a new 50 billion euro stimulus package, designed to help the economy through the...
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Business Update:Chrysler sale?

Nissan shares jumped Wednesday on a Reuters report it is in talks with embattled automaker...
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Opposition urges clarity on Satyam

India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is urging the federal government to come...
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Business Update: Retail chill

U.S. total December retail sales were in a deep freeze, according to government statistics, which...
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Business Update: UK business aid

The British government offers businesses a 30 billion dollar credit lifeline to help them...
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Bank of America's new bailout

The bank gets an extra $20 billion from the US government to help it deal with losses stemming...
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Business Update: New UK bank rescue

The UK government allows banks to insure against steep losses and guarantee their debt to stop...
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AIG ends Man U deal

Troubled U.S. insurer AIG will not be renewing its shirt sponsorship deal with Manchester United...
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Davos 2009: Putin and Wen warn

The Russian and Chinese prime ministers called for cooperation not isolation during the global...
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Business Update:Jobless ranks swell

The number of Americans stuck on the unemployment roll hit a record, according to data from the...
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Business Update: UPS jobs stay

United Parcel Service, the No. 2 package delivery service behind FedEx, did not announce massive...
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Business Update: High-end pay cap

The Obama Administration unveiled its plan to cap executive pay at $500,000 for any company...
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Business Update: Asian up on govts

A U.S. plan to subsidize mortgage payments for troubled homeoners boosts Asian sentiment. ...
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Business Update: Lloyds slumps

Shares in UK bank Lloyds TSB slid further as investors feared the bank may need more government...
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Venezuela takes Stanford bank

The government of Venezuela moved to take control of the Stanford Bank Venezuela after it and...
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How bank nationalization would work

The pros and cons of a possible US government takeover of increasingly troubled banks. The...
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Business Update: Bank hopes

Parts of the U.S. Treasury's bank rescue plan will begin on Wednesday, according to an...
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Critical week for European carmakers

Units of struggling U.S. giant General Motors attempt to shore up their businesses, as British...
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Citi, regulators in talks - source

The U.S. government may raise its stake in Citigroup. Citigroup is in talks that could end...
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Business Update: Stocks at 12-yr low

Wall Street's slump extended to a 12-year low as government proposals to clean up the banking...
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Business Update: Asia slip on dollar

Asian stocks dipped as the dollar nursed huge losses after the Fed pledged to pump an extra $1...
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Video: Technology

DNC Security Closely Monitored From Warehouse

An undisclosed government warehouse will serve as a command center where officials from 62...
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Japan's Solar City

A solar-powered city offers a model for future self-sufficient energy communities, producing...
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Video: U.S.

Bush: US moving quickly

President George W. Bush said on Friday the U.S. government was moving aggressively to address...
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Markets mixed on rescue plan

Stocks were mixed in mid-day trading despite an initial burst after the US government's...
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Stocks slip on economic jitters

After a volatile session, stocks closed Tuesday with a loss amid worries about the damage done to...
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Treasury Secretary 'regrets' Steps to Save Banks

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson lays out steps to shore up the nation's banking system by having...
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Palin Says Obama Wants to 'redistribute' Wealth

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin spoke about the role of government, gun rights...
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Soros slams market "fundamentalism"

Billionaire investor George Soros and other panelists at Columbia University slam U.S. government...
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The politics of regulation

Lawmakers gather to talk regulation but there are questions about government...
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Alaska Senator Called 'Liar, Cheat' in Court

Prosecutors accused Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens of 'believing he was above the law' when he failed to...
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Fliers Will Have to Give More Info. to Airlines

A long-delayed U.S. government program designed to more accurately prescreen the names of airline...
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Greenspan in the hot seat

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan was in the hot seat Thursday as lawmakers pressed...
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Syria Calls U.S. Attack As 'serious Aggression'

U.S. military helicopters launched an extremely rare attack Sunday on Syrian territory close to...
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Skinheads held over Obama plot

A plot to assassinate Barack Obama and kill up to 100 people in a murder spree is broken up by...
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Postcard to U.S. President: Tehran

People in Iran send their first wishes to new U.S. President-elect Barak Obama. Speaking on...
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Obama's road to Kabul

When President elect Barack Obama takes office on January 20th, he inherits the war in...
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Bush Tries to Ease Air Travel Congestion

The government is opening some military airspace to ease airline congestion over Thanksgiving and...
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The future of healthcare

As the Obama administration takes shape, so do worries about how the government will pay for any...
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Unemployment hits 15 year high

Over 530,000 jobs were lost in November alone, putting pressure on the U.S. government to pass a...
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The gas pump stimulus

Consumers are finding a little more in their wallets thanks to lower gas prices. Gasoline...
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Kashkari grilled over $700B fund

The $700 billion dollar economic rescue plan was in the spotlight in Capitol Hill, as...
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FDIC Chief: Foreclosure Plan Needed

The housing crisis likely will last into 2010 until the credit market revives and government...
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Obama rounds out his cabinet

President-elect Obama continues at a rapid pace to name his cabinet, which has prompted relief in...
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Obama's $350 billion request

The incoming Obama administration wants to get the remaining bailout money. Obama is...
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Clinton Urged to Reveal More on Husband's Donors

Secretary of State nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton intervened at least six times in government...
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Madoff wins bail ruling

A U.S. judge rules that alleged swindler Bernard Madoff may remain under house arrest instead of...
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Obama's new home front

The nation's capitol awaits President Obama with hopes he will deliver voting rights to the other...
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Loopholes Exposed in Obama Lobbying Rules

Despite signing an executive ordering restricting the role of lobbyists in government, President...
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Tainted peanut president grilled

The president of the U.S. peanut company blamed for a salmonella outbreak refused to answer...
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Gregg on Nomination: Wasn't 'Good Fit.'

Republican Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire abruptly withdrew his nomination as commerce...
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NY family fights home loan woes

New York couple struggles to renegotiate their loan payments just as the Obama Administration...
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Business Update: Consumer gloom

The mood of the American consumer was at another record low in February and is not likely to...
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Official Says Vick OK'd for Home Confinement

Imprisoned NFL star Michael Vick will be allowed to serve the last two months of his sentence...
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Video: Science

Odyssey Moon - CBC National Newsclip

Odyssey Moon is planning to make history with the first private mission to safely reach the...
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China astronuauts in final orbit

China's third manned spaced mission ascends 343 kilometres above the earth, entering its final...
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Video: Health

The Number of People Infected With HIV Increases

A new report says the number of Americans infected by the AIDS virus each year is higher than the...
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Keeping Drugs Out of Water Supply

Though branded a 'major pollutant' by the government, an AP Investigation found that more than...
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Teens 'chat' With Scientists About Drugs

Students often have ready access to marijuana, alcohol and tobacco but don't feel comfortable...
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Israel helps Iranian cancer victim

Iranian boy to be treated in Israel for a brain tumour. The Israeli government granted a...
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Zimbabwe's cholera epidemic worsens

As the number of cholera cases tops 48,000 opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says the outbreak...
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Firm Tied to Salmonella Ran Unlicensed Plant

The Associated Press has learned that a peanut processing plant in Texas run by the Peanut...
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New twist in Italy right-to-die row

Italian authorities launch new steps to halt the removal of feeding tubes from a woman who has...
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Video: Movie Reviews

Valkyrie Trailer [2008]

In a country in the grips of evil, in a police state where every move is being watched, in a world...
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Nothing But the Truth OFFICIAL TRAILER

Washington, DC political journalist Rachel Armstrong writes an explosive story about a government...
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Taken Trailer 2009

A former government operative comes out of retirement and uses his extensive training to rescue his...
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Video: Movies

The Bank Job (2008)

A car dealer with a dodgy past and new family, Terry has always avoided major-league scams. But...
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Doomsday (2008)

The year is 2008, and a pandemic threatens to wipe out the whole of the human race. For many in...
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Video: People

Katie Holmes opens on Broadway

Actress and wife of Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes makes her Broadway debut in a...
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Stars React to U.S. Government Economic-Bailout

Annette Bening, Jim Carrey, Jenny McCarthy reacted to the news that the U.S. Senate has approved a...
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ShowBiz Minute: Jolie, Bon Jovi, James

Angelina Jolie calls on Thai government to respect human rights; Bon Jovi to perform at New...
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Specials

US Supreme Court upholds government ban on profanity

Washington - The US Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled the government has the right to fine...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 19:52
Nation's 11 Most-Endangered Structures, Places

Nation's 11 Most-Endangered Structures, Places

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is releasing today its list of the most endangered...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 14:58
17-Year-Olds Now Have Access to Emergency Contraception

17-Year-Olds Now Have Access to Emergency Contraception

Seventeen-year-olds will have access to emergency contraception without a prescription, the US Food...
» read full story April 24th, 2009 - 14:37
Cyber Attackers Steal Info on Pentagon’s Latest Fighter Jet

Cyber Attackers Steal Info on Pentagon’s Latest Fighter Jet

The cyber attacks in Pentagon’s most expensive weapons program did not cause major security...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 14:31

Gamblers cheer as Australia's economy crashes

   Sydney - Gamblers who tipped that the government was wrong and that Australia...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 09:20

Iranian Nobel laureate awarded German Dignity Award

Berlin (dpa) - Iranian Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi was awarded one of Germany's top prizes...
» read full story April 21st, 2009 - 21:22
EPA: CO2, Greenhouse Gases Are Pollutants, Cause Climate Change

EPA: CO2, Greenhouse Gases Are Pollutants, Cause Climate Change

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally acknowledged the fact that the CO2 emitted by...
» read full story April 18th, 2009 - 17:46
European Commission Sues UK Gov. on Phorm, BT Failures

European Commission Sues UK Gov. on Phorm, BT Failures

The European Commission made clear its intentions of suing the government of the United Kingdom for...
» read full story April 14th, 2009 - 15:21
Bill Gates Launches Project to Help China Fight TB

Bill Gates Launches Project to Help China Fight TB

Computer industry billionaire Bill Gates announced his intention to help the Chinese government...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 15:52
Pyramids to go dark for "Earth Hour"

Pyramids to go dark for "Earth Hour"

Cairo - The Pyramids and the Sphinx, normally bathed in the golden glow of high-powered...
» read full story March 27th, 2009 - 15:47

FDA Ordered To Reconsider Restrictions on the Morning-After Pill

No matter she’s over 18 or not, every girl in the US should have access to the morning-after...
» read full story March 25th, 2009 - 17:39
China Blocks YouTube, Again, for No Specific Reason

China Blocks YouTube, Again, for No Specific Reason

China banned access to YouTube again, only this time it did not explained why. Google, the Web...
» read full story March 25th, 2009 - 14:03
Michigan Man Tricks Apple into Sending him over 9,000 iPod Shuffles

Michigan Man Tricks Apple into Sending him over 9,000 iPod Shuffles

A Michigan man was accused of tricking Apple Inc into sending him more than 9,000 replacement iPod...
» read full story March 23rd, 2009 - 16:20
J&J Baby Products Declared Safe by Chinese Watchdogs

J&J Baby Products Declared Safe by Chinese Watchdogs

Following a report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics showing that most baby products contain...
» read full story March 22nd, 2009 - 17:22

IMF: Global economy to shrink in 2009

Washington - The global economy could shrink as much as 1 per cent this year, the International...
» read full story March 19th, 2009 - 21:38

Pope "saddened" by attacks, thanks "Jewish friends"

Vatican City - In an unusually strongly-worded letter, Pope Benedict XVI has admitted that the...
» read full story March 12th, 2009 - 16:32

Fresh water supply pressured by growing population, social demands

New York - The world's fresh water is a finite commodity, but growing demands for it are tearing...
» read full story March 12th, 2009 - 07:14

Yves Saint Laurent Artworks Collection Smashes Records

  An auction comprised of artworks and treasures amassed by the late designer Yves Saint...
» read full story February 25th, 2009 - 15:01
Botched Satellite Launch Puts an End to NASA Mission

Botched Satellite Launch Puts an End to NASA Mission

NASA officials announced that the United States government’s first attempt to map carbon...
» read full story February 24th, 2009 - 17:49
Johnson&Johnson Sued by the United States

Johnson&Johnson Sued by the United States

  The United States has sued the Johnson&Johnson company for marketing the heart drug...
» read full story February 20th, 2009 - 20:26
Digital TV Switch Happening For Over 600 TV Stations

Digital TV Switch Happening For Over 600 TV Stations

For more than a quarter of the nation’s total of around 1,800 television stations,...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 16:00
Every Satellite Launch Increases Risk Of Space Debris

Every Satellite Launch Increases Risk Of Space Debris

Space experts said Friday that the first-ever collision between two satellites has created clouds...
» read full story February 14th, 2009 - 12:38
FCC Targets TV Stations Going Through With Digital TV Switch

FCC Targets TV Stations Going Through With Digital TV Switch

The owners of over 100 television stations that had planned to go ahead with the switch to digital...
» read full story February 13th, 2009 - 16:59
Your Waist May Offer a Picture of Your Migraine Risk

Your Waist May Offer a Picture of Your Migraine Risk

A new study shows that overweight people are more likely to have migraines than those who are...
» read full story February 13th, 2009 - 15:35
Bayer Agrees to Pay $20 Million to Correct Misleading Information about Its Contraceptive

Bayer Agrees to Pay $20 Million to Correct Misleading Information about Its Contraceptive

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals has announced the decision to introduce a new advertising...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 16:17

“Ruined” Women Come Together and Fight to Endure

In her previous works, Lynn Nottage depicted the life of African-American women in the blinding...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 15:02
New Museum Honors Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg

New Museum Honors Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg

A new museum was founded to mark the Lincoln bicentennial. The museum is in Gettysburg, in the...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 14:41
Local TV Stations To Go Digital Despite DTV Switch Delay

Local TV Stations To Go Digital Despite DTV Switch Delay

The deadline for digital television transition was pushed back until June 12 but that won’t...
» read full story February 10th, 2009 - 16:38
Mass. Man Donates $100 M for AIDS Institute

Mass. Man Donates $100 M for AIDS Institute

On Wednesday, the Massachusetts General Hospital was donated $100 million to create an...
» read full story February 05th, 2009 - 14:13
Senate Expected to Approve Kids' Health Insurance Program

Senate Expected to Approve Kids' Health Insurance Program

  Senators continued to debate the reauthorization of a bill to expand the State...
» read full story January 29th, 2009 - 13:30
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Movie Reviews

“Taken” Shows a Different Liam Neeson; or Maybe Not

“Taken” Shows a Different Liam Neeson; or Maybe Not

“Taken” is a revenge action-thriller from “Transporter” producer Luc Besson...
» read full story January 30th, 2009 - 19:51
Bird’s Eye View on Bryan Singer’s "Valkyrie"

Bird’s Eye View on Bryan Singer’s "Valkyrie"

"Valkyrie," Tom Cruise's history-based thriller about the July 20, 1944, attempt to...
» read full story December 26th, 2008 - 17:50
“Valkyrie” – Not Another Christmas Tale

“Valkyrie” – Not Another Christmas Tale

  “Valkyrie” has brought about numerous questions ever since its release date was...
» read full story December 23rd, 2008 - 15:07
Film Review: “The Day the Earth Stood Still”

Film Review: “The Day the Earth Stood Still”

Robert Wise’s science-fiction classic “The Day the Earth Stood Still” made the most of Americans’...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 11:45
Slums Of Mumbai Explored By ‘Trainspotting’ Director’s Latest Film

Slums Of Mumbai Explored By ‘Trainspotting’ Director’s Latest Film

Director Danny Boyle is not your run-of-the mill film maker. His portfolio includes the bitter...
» read full story November 12th, 2008 - 16:00
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U.S.

Statue of Liberty's crown to reopen to visitors on July 4

New York  - The Statue of Liberty's crown, which has been closed to visitors since the...
» read full story May 08th, 2009 - 19:58

US banks turn to investors for cash after stress test findings

Washington - Major US banks turned to private investors Friday in the hopes of finding 75 billion...
» read full story May 08th, 2009 - 19:56

US jobless rate reaches 8.9 per cent, less than expected

Washington - The US unemployment rate climbed to 8.9 per cent in April, its highest level since...
» read full story May 08th, 2009 - 19:34

Gates "regrets" Afghan civilian losses

Kabul - US Defence Secretary Roberts Gates apologized for civilian casualties caused by his country...
» read full story May 07th, 2009 - 22:50

Stress tests to show banks need cash; investors feared worse

   Washington - Some of the United States' largest banks will be forced to raise...
» read full story May 07th, 2009 - 22:34

Pledges for cooperation after US-Afghan-Pakistan summit

Washington  - The leaders of the United States, Pakistan and Afghanistan vowed Wednesday to...
» read full story May 07th, 2009 - 00:26

Clinton: US "deeply" regrets civilian losses in Afghanistan

Washington - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton apologized Wednesday for civilian...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 23:17

US swine flu cases increase to 642, likely to spread

Washington - The number of people sickened by swine influenza in the United States increased to 642...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 23:08

US "deeply" regrets civilian losses in Afghanistan, Clinton says

Washington - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton apologized for the civilian casualties...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 20:04

Obama announces tougher corporate tax rules

Washington  - US President Barack Obama outlined a new proposal on Monday to rein in tax...
» read full story May 04th, 2009 - 20:53

US: Terrorism still a concern in Bangladesh

Dhaka - The United States government believes that Islamist militancy is still a major concern in...
» read full story May 03rd, 2009 - 21:21

US: Drop in Iraq violence leads world terrorism decline

Washington - The number of terrorist attacks in Iraq dropped sharply in 2008, making up the bulk of...
» read full story May 01st, 2009 - 02:21

Indian counterterrorism measures lacking, US says

Washington  - India is incapable of adequately responding to the threat of terrorism because...
» read full story May 01st, 2009 - 02:20

US braces for worse from swine flu

Washington - The United States braced for worse from the swine flu outbreak Tuesday as officials...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 09:30

Schwarzenegger proclaims state of emergency; one possible flu death

Sacramento - California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday declared a state of emergency to...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 21:50

Obama at 100-day mark with packed foreign policy agenda

Washington - US President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office have been dominated by the...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 14:59

US could take majority stake in GM in new survival bid

Washington - The US government could take a majority stake in General Motors Corp as part of a...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 22:34

US lawmakers arrested during Darfur protest

Washington - Police arrested five members of the US Congress on Monday during a protest outside the...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 22:31

Report: US, Cuba planning informal talks

   Washington - US and Cuban diplomats are planning informal meetings in the United...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 15:49

US Marine leaves Philippines after rape conviction overturnedEds: epa photo 0000040107146, others av

   Manila - A US Marine whose rape conviction was overturned by the Philippines'...
» read full story April 24th, 2009 - 13:41

Pentagon to release photos of detainee treatment

   Washington - The US Defense Department next month will release 44 photographs of...
» read full story April 24th, 2009 - 13:25

US stocks recover as Geithner says many banks have enough funds

Washington - US markets rallied Tuesday led by financial shares, after Treasury Secretary Timothy...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 09:40

Oversight group fears fraud, criminal acts in US financial rescue

Washington (dpa) - The United States' dramatic efforts to stabilize the financial system are...
» read full story April 21st, 2009 - 21:58

Obama, Calderon pledge cooperation against drug violence

Mexico City - US President Barack Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon pledged Thursday to...
» read full story April 17th, 2009 - 08:01

US captain rescued from pirates arrives in Kenya

Washington/Nairobi  - Richard Phillips, the American captain dramatically rescued from pirates...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 15:49

Tax Day in the US: Tea Party protests and last-minute filings

Washington - As US workers rushed to meet an annual deadline to file their tax returns,...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 20:54

Ending flows of drugs, guns atop Obama's Mexico visit

Washington - As the death toll in Mexico's drug wars soars into the thousands, the United States...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 10:44

Obama eases travel, communications restrictions for Cuba

Washington - US President Barack Obama on Monday lifted all restrictions on Cuban Americans...
» read full story April 14th, 2009 - 12:53

Obama hails captain, calls for anti-piracy action

Nairobi/Washington - US President Barack Obama on Monday praised the rescue of a US captain from...
» read full story April 13th, 2009 - 20:31

Alabama crew hails rescued captain, calls for anti-piracy action

Nairobi - Crew members of the Maersk Alabama, whose captain Richard Phillips was freed from the...
» read full story April 13th, 2009 - 18:24
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Sports

Spain passes decree to prevent night-time doping controls

Madrid (dpa) - Spain's government has approved a royal decree allowing the nation's athletes to...
» read full story April 21st, 2009 - 21:55

German cops grab Klitschko's watch: "I thought it was an April Fools' joke"

Kiev - Ukraine heavyweight boxer Vitali Klitschko on Tuesday said he thought he was the unlucky...
» read full story March 31st, 2009 - 13:56

Joint Spanish-Portuguese 2018 World Cup

Madrid - Angel Maria Villar, president of the Spanish football federation, said early on Tuesday...
» read full story December 23rd, 2008 - 11:15

Honda exit confirms the cold hand of recession on sport

Hamburg - Honda's withdrawal from Formula One racing came as a shock on Friday, but there were...
» read full story December 05th, 2008 - 15:47

FIFA happy and everything going to plan, say World Cup organizers

Johannesburg - The South African Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 2010 World Cup said...
» read full story November 25th, 2008 - 19:11

Financial Crisis Has Not Touched Organization

Johannesburg - Football's controlling body FIFA on Friday said that the global economic crisis has...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 16:22

Olympic attention now swings to London

Beijing - David Beckham kicked a football and three-time Beijing gold medallist Chris Hoy rode a...
» read full story August 24th, 2008 - 19:17

IOC Looking into Issue of Age of Chinese Women Gymnasts

Beijing - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed Friday that it has requested...
» read full story August 22nd, 2008 - 10:05

For Some, Just Getting to the Olympics Is a Victory

Beijing (dpa) - Some countries competing in the Beijing Olympics have worked years to get here and...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 09:50

Ilchenko Gets Open Water Gold as Du Toit Makes a Big Splash

Beijing - Russian teenager Larisa Ilchenko used her usual tactics to win the inaugural 10...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 08:58

Relief in South Africa after Olympics Shame Ends

Johannesburg - Eleven days into the Beijing Games South Africans were celebrating the end of their...
» read full story August 19th, 2008 - 16:05

At Li's Mobile Bike Shed, They Think the Olympics Are Good

Beijing - In a little street, next to Beijing's Workers' Stadium that hosts Olympic football...
» read full story August 19th, 2008 - 13:02

China's Ethnic Minorities Have Little Taste for Olympics

Lanzhou, China - Olympic fever that has swept most of China seems to have limited influence in...
» read full story August 19th, 2008 - 12:37

Small Town Bhiwani's Boxers Punch

New Delhi - Bhiwani - a small, dusty, potholed northern Indian town - is making headlines as home...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 19:27

Prince of gymnastics Li Ning lights Olympic cauldron

Active sports heroes Yao Ming and Liu Xiang may have been mentioned most as favourites to light the...
» read full story August 08th, 2008 - 20:20

Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony Underway

The opening ceremony for the Beijing Olympics got underway with a fireworks display on Friday...
» read full story August 08th, 2008 - 15:49

China is ready - and the world is waiting

China has everything in place to stage an Olympic Games which will change the world's perception of...
» read full story August 07th, 2008 - 17:27

Olympic torch arrives in Beijing for final three days

The Olympic flame on Tuesday arrived in Beijing for the final three days of torch relay before it...
» read full story August 05th, 2008 - 15:28
Hong Kong: Olympic Torch Reaches Friendly Territory

Hong Kong: Olympic Torch Reaches Friendly Territory

The Olympic torch has reached Hong Kong this week, and the pro-Tibetan protests became less felt....
» read full story May 02nd, 2008 - 16:08
Olympic Torch Relay Ceremony Overshadowed By Protests

Olympic Torch Relay Ceremony Overshadowed By Protests

What happens to tradition when politics get in the way? The relit of the Olympic Games torch,...
» read full story March 31st, 2008 - 15:38
McNamee’s Lawyer Rejects Republicans’ Report On Clemens

McNamee’s Lawyer Rejects Republicans’ Report On Clemens

Talks about Roger Clemens’ lack of credibility in the light of the allegations against him could...
» read full story March 26th, 2008 - 16:09
Boycott Proposals For The Olympic Games Emerge

Boycott Proposals For The Olympic Games Emerge

The Beijing Olympic Games are under the auspices of the Tibet protests, and although not directly...
» read full story March 18th, 2008 - 15:40
Clemens’ Turn To Testify On Capitol Hill

Clemens’ Turn To Testify On Capitol Hill

Twenty-four hours after Andy Pettitte’s deposition, Roger Clemens was expected on Capitol Hill to...
» read full story February 05th, 2008 - 15:17
Six Deaths Confirmed By Beijing Olympic Officials

Six Deaths Confirmed By Beijing Olympic Officials

Beijing is preparing for the 2008 Olympic Games, with 31 competition venues and 44 training sites...
» read full story January 28th, 2008 - 16:47
Bonds’ Lawyers File Motion To Dismiss Perjury Charges

Bonds’ Lawyers File Motion To Dismiss Perjury Charges

The defense team of former outfielder for San Francisco Giants Barry Bonds asked a federal judge...
» read full story January 24th, 2008 - 16:21
Vick Sentenced to 23 Months in Jail on Dog-Fight Conviction

Vick Sentenced to 23 Months in Jail on Dog-Fight Conviction

Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in jail under the accusation of participating in a...
» read full story December 10th, 2007 - 22:22
Vick Puts Up $1 Million for Dogs’ Care

Vick Puts Up $1 Million for Dogs’ Care

Michael Vick has agreed to donate about $1 million for the care of the 54 pit bulls taken in...
» read full story November 29th, 2007 - 16:59
Marion Jones Pleads Guilty and Retires

Marion Jones Pleads Guilty and Retires

Gold medalist athlete Marion Jones pleaded guilty on Friday to lying to federal officials about the...
» read full story October 06th, 2007 - 10:10
Marion Jones to Plead Guilty in Doping Case

Marion Jones to Plead Guilty in Doping Case

Gold medalist Marion Jones will reportedly plead guilty Friday to charges of lying to U.S....
» read full story October 05th, 2007 - 12:40
DEA Makes 124 Arrests in Drug Raids

DEA Makes 124 Arrests in Drug Raids

The Drug Enforcement Administration announced today an 18-month investigation into illegal steroids...
» read full story September 24th, 2007 - 18:51
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Gadgets

Apple Ready for Compromise Just to Sell More iPhones

Apple Ready for Compromise Just to Sell More iPhones

Apple needs to make some sacrifices, in order to see the iPhone reaching even parts of the world...
» read full story December 08th, 2008 - 16:20
iPhone Takes Second Place In Smartphone Market

iPhone Takes Second Place In Smartphone Market

Apple is already racking up blockbuster sales with consumers. The company is making small inroads...
» read full story November 09th, 2008 - 16:11
Sony Takes Back Laptop Batteries

Sony Takes Back Laptop Batteries

Sony, one of the world’s largest device manufacturers, is recalling approximately 100,000 flawed...
» read full story October 31st, 2008 - 18:24
Google Maps Now Has GeoEye

Google Maps Now Has GeoEye

GeoEye-1 is a satellite launched on September 6th which has the main purpose to provide Google Maps...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 21:34
The U.S. Army Hires Out iRobot To Supply Military Robots

The U.S. Army Hires Out iRobot To Supply Military Robots

You may know iRobot’s because of this little bugger. What you may not know is that iRobot produces...
» read full story September 03rd, 2008 - 14:06
China Mobile Talks With Apple About An iPhone Deal

China Mobile Talks With Apple About An iPhone Deal

It seems like Apple’s ultimate gadget, the 3G iPhone will soon be available in China. According...
» read full story June 27th, 2008 - 22:03
China Mobile: No Formal Talks With Apple

China Mobile: No Formal Talks With Apple

According to Xinhua, during a conference held on Saturday in China's Hainan Province, Wang...
» read full story April 14th, 2008 - 16:42
Meet XFR D360. Latitude XFR D360, Dell's Toughest Notebook

Meet XFR D360. Latitude XFR D360, Dell's Toughest Notebook

Today Dell has joined the large family of the companies that are building notebooks for extreme...
» read full story March 04th, 2008 - 21:28
In-Stat Says There Are 400,000 Unlocked iPhones In China

In-Stat Says There Are 400,000 Unlocked iPhones In China

According to a report released by the research company In-Stat China was the home of nearly...
» read full story February 16th, 2008 - 14:33
iPhone Unlocked in Only Two Months. What's Next?

iPhone Unlocked in Only Two Months. What's Next?

Is there anyone left who hasn’t found out that the iPhone can only bought with an AT&T...
» read full story August 24th, 2007 - 22:29
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Business

Chrysler to shed dealerships; Ford predicts 2011 profit

Washington - Insolvent US carmaker Chrysler LLC plans to cut ties with nearly one quarter of its...
» read full story May 14th, 2009 - 20:09

CEO says AIG needs no more bail-outs, for now

Washington - American International Group Inc (AIG), the troubled global insurance giant that...
» read full story May 13th, 2009 - 18:48

GM Europe needs urgent German government help

Washington - US carmaker General Motors Corp, which will likely be in bankruptcy by the end of this...
» read full story May 11th, 2009 - 20:36

GM posts quarterly net loss of 6 billion dollars

New York - Threatened US carmaker General Motors Corp posted a quarterly net loss of 6 billion...
» read full story May 07th, 2009 - 22:36

Volvo Cars and Swedish government freeze talks on state guarantee

Stockholm - Volvo Cars, the Swedish subsidiary of US automotive giant Ford, and the Swedish...
» read full story May 07th, 2009 - 22:15

Transfer of Lockerbie bomber to Libya under consideration

London - The Libyan authorities have applied for the transfer of the man convicted of the 1988...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 23:38

Britain to act on Libyan bid for Lockerbie bomber transfer

London - More than 20 years after the Lockerbie bombing which killed 270 people and soured Libya's...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 23:16

Report: Renault-Nissan interested in buying Saturn

New York - Renault-Nissan is talking to General Motors about buying GM's Saturn line, according to...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 23:15

McDonald's Hong Kong boss jailed for taking bribes

   Hong Kong - The former managing director of McDonald's in Hong Kong was jailed...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 20:01

Chrysler gets urgent court approval for loan

Washington - Perched on the brink of collapse, Chrysler LLC crept forward Tuesday with approval by...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 23:15

Report: 10 US banks need more capital

New York  - About 10 large US banks will need to increase their capital under a government...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 11:12

Federal Reserve chief Bernanke to testify as stress tests near

Washington - With the US central bank expected to release the results of long-awaited bank stress...
» read full story May 04th, 2009 - 21:47

Chrysler's production lines stopped for bankruptcy

New York - Struggling Chrysler, forced into bankruptcy last week, had shut down all its North...
» read full story May 04th, 2009 - 20:49

General Motors has "a number of buyers" interested in Saturn

Washington - General Motors, the largest US car maker, Monday said a number of potential buyers...
» read full story May 04th, 2009 - 20:46

Chrysler closing down production during bankruptcy

New York  - As Chrysler formally applied Thursday for bankruptcy protection and reorganization...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 23:01

Key US investor rejects takeover bid for Hypo Real Estate

Munich  - A US private-equity investor, Christopher Flowers, rejected Thursday a takeover bid...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 19:49

Chrysler to declare bankruptcy as last-minute talks fail

Washington - The long ailing US carmaker Chrysler LLC was to enter bankruptcy protection Thursday...
» read full story April 30th, 2009 - 18:46

China Mobile buys 12 per cent stake in Taiwan's Far East Tone

Taipei - China Mobile, China's largest cellphone company, signed a strategic alliance agreement...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 21:39

Wall Street falls for second day on swine flu, banking fears

New York - Major US stock indices fell for a second straight day Tuesday as concerns over the...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 09:03

Daimler unveils cuts as losses mount amid car crisis

Frankfurt  - German car giant Daimler AG unveiled a tough cost-cutting program Tuesday after...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 19:54

Opel prospect Magna presents "interesting" concept

Berlin - The Canadian-Austrian car parts supplier Magna presented the German government Tuesday...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 19:39

Report: Chrysler and creditors reach last-minute deal

Washington  - Chrysler LLC reportedly reached a deal Tuesday with its creditors to write off...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 19:37

Chrysler strikes deal with union in survival bid

   Washington - Troubled carmaker Chrysler, the smallest and most endangered of the...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 15:36

GM says Pontiac not gone yet; gets another 2 billion dollars

Washington  - Reports that General Motors might kill off its muscled Pontiac line - Firebird,...
» read full story April 25th, 2009 - 09:52

GM closing plants for summer; Chrysler bankruptcy nears

Washington  - Under government pressure to prove its viability by June 1 and bracing for a...
» read full story April 24th, 2009 - 09:05
Extension sought to Microsoft antitrust supervision

Extension sought to Microsoft antitrust supervision

San Francisco - Microsoft and US authorities on Thursday jointly proposed an 18-month extension of...
» read full story April 17th, 2009 - 08:33

Britain to subsidize electric car purchases

London - The British government said Thursday it will offer cash incentives to motorists who buy...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 20:35

China's GDP growth slows to 6.1 per cent

   Beijing  - The expansion of the Chinese economy slowed to a record low in...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 17:00

Three Gorges Dam faces 14.5-billion-dollar cost overrun

   Beijing  - China's Three Gorges Dam, due to be completed in November, is...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 16:57

Lula: If necessary, troubled banks must be nationalized

Rio de Janeiro - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday spoke about the...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 21:50
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Video Games

California Video Game Law is Unconstitutional, Court Finds

California Video Game Law is Unconstitutional, Court Finds

The state of California has issued a new law concerning the violent video games on the market. The...
» read full story February 21st, 2009 - 11:06
Assassin’s Creed 2 Confirmed, French Revolution Setting Rumored

Assassin’s Creed 2 Confirmed, French Revolution Setting Rumored

According to boasts by Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed was one of their most successful franchises. They...
» read full story November 28th, 2008 - 19:04
ESRB and Manhunt 2 In Hot Waters Again

ESRB and Manhunt 2 In Hot Waters Again

Rockstar, the developer of Manhunt 2, and ESRB could be in trouble again as four U.S. senators...
» read full story November 21st, 2007 - 21:47
Manhunt 2 In A New Controversy

Manhunt 2 In A New Controversy

Last week ESRB announced that after the re-evaluation of Manhunt 2 decided to re-rate the game....
» read full story August 29th, 2007 - 00:24
China Starts War with World of Warcraft Addicts

China Starts War with World of Warcraft Addicts

Chinese authorities are targeting a national crackdown on online gamers who spend more than 3 hours...
» read full story July 17th, 2007 - 14:01

ESA Appoints Mike D. Gallagher As New President

Entertainment Software Association announced today that Michael D. Gallagher will serve as the...
» read full story May 17th, 2007 - 20:16
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Science

Nefertiti's "hidden face" proves Berlin bust is not Hitler's fake

Hamburg - Using 21st Century medical computer technology, German researchers have unveiled the...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 15:37

Arctic summer ice may vanish in 30 years, study finds ahead of summit

Washington  - Ice in the summertime could be a thing of the past in the Arctic in as soon as...
» read full story April 04th, 2009 - 08:59
Superman's foundation welcomes Obama's stem cell move

Superman's foundation welcomes Obama's stem cell move

Los Angeles - The foundation started by former Superman star Christopher Reeve has applauded...
» read full story March 10th, 2009 - 21:13
China Crashes Satellite into Moon to Gain Experience

China Crashes Satellite into Moon to Gain Experience

China deliberately crashed a lunar probe into the moon on Sunday. The move was made with the...
» read full story March 02nd, 2009 - 19:32
Satellite Debris Is Beginning to Make People More Suspicious Than Necessary

Satellite Debris Is Beginning to Make People More Suspicious Than Necessary

According to the U.S. government, there's no relation between the fireballs that streaked the Texas...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 00:45
Every Satellite Launch Increases Risk of Space Debris

Every Satellite Launch Increases Risk of Space Debris

Space experts said Friday that the first-ever collision between two satellites has created clouds...
» read full story February 14th, 2009 - 00:26
Decision To Delist Gray Wolves To Be Challenged In Court

Decision To Delist Gray Wolves To Be Challenged In Court

  The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Wednesday that the grey wolf populations...
» read full story January 15th, 2009 - 12:19
Study Shows that Climate Change Will Cause Food Shortage

Study Shows that Climate Change Will Cause Food Shortage

 On Thursday, a team of researchers in the United States pointed out that both crops and...
» read full story January 10th, 2009 - 09:58
National Health Spending Continues To Rise

National Health Spending Continues To Rise

According to a study published in the today’s issue of the journal Health Affairs, national...
» read full story January 07th, 2009 - 07:54
Racial Gap In Colorectal Cancer Is Widening

Racial Gap In Colorectal Cancer Is Widening

Colorectal cancer deaths have fallen in the United States this decade, but the racial gap in...
» read full story December 15th, 2008 - 23:23
Big Changes For The Endangered Species Act

Big Changes For The Endangered Species Act

The Interior Department has just finalized the rules which change the way the Endangered Species...
» read full story December 14th, 2008 - 12:44
Elephants Die Younger In Zoos Than In The Wild

Elephants Die Younger In Zoos Than In The Wild

A recent study reported that African and Asian elephants living in zoos have a far shorter life...
» read full story December 13th, 2008 - 14:02
Bush Administration Loosens ESA Consultation Process

Bush Administration Loosens ESA Consultation Process

The U.S. Department of the Interior yesterday released modifications to ease the consultation...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 14:08
Report Finds Government Nano-Risk Assessment Plan Faulty

Report Finds Government Nano-Risk Assessment Plan Faulty

The government’s plan for research on potential health and environmental risks posed by the use of...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 13:22
American Students Gain in TIMSS Test

American Students Gain in TIMSS Test

A recent international survey of student achievement released on Tuesday, Trends in International...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 14:27

Dutch to develop new European climate satellite

The Netherlands is to develop Europe's next climate satellite, it was announced by the European...
» read full story November 26th, 2008 - 18:37
Obama To Set The Basis For An Environmentally-Wise Future Plan

Obama To Set The Basis For An Environmentally-Wise Future Plan

President elect Barack Obama has a lot to accomplish in just four years, and among the issues on...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 14:50

China Launches Two Satellites to Monitor Weather, Atmosphere

Beijing - China on Wednesday launched into orbit two satellites to monitor the weather and natural...
» read full story November 05th, 2008 - 09:46
Another Attempt For Delisting Gray Wolves

Another Attempt For Delisting Gray Wolves

The Bush administration will once again try to take the gray wolf of the northern Rockies off the...
» read full story October 26th, 2008 - 21:12
Palin Loses Again: Cook Inlet Beluga Whales Listed As Endangered

Palin Loses Again: Cook Inlet Beluga Whales Listed As Endangered

This week, the Cook Inlet beluga whale population near Anchorage has made it onto the list of...
» read full story October 18th, 2008 - 14:45
Update3: All Eyes On China, As Countdown To Space Launch Begins

Update3: All Eyes On China, As Countdown To Space Launch Begins

Chinese officials confirmed that the third manned mission of its space programme is scheduled for...
» read full story September 25th, 2008 - 10:05

China Starts Final Countdown to Spacewalk Mission

On Thursday afternoon, China started the final eight-hour countdown to its Shenzhou VII space...
» read full story September 25th, 2008 - 10:00

Shenzhou VII heads to launch pad for China's first spacewalk

Beijing - Engineers on Saturday moved the assembled carrier rocket and Shenzhou VII spacecraft...
» read full story September 20th, 2008 - 13:25
GAO Pressures EPA to Enforce Restrictions on Risky E-waste Exports

GAO Pressures EPA to Enforce Restrictions on Risky E-waste Exports

The Environmental Protection Agency’s regulations over harmful electronic waste exports that pose...
» read full story September 18th, 2008 - 17:20

China launches two satellites to monitor environment

Beijing - China on Saturday launched two satellites for monitoring the environment and natural...
» read full story September 06th, 2008 - 12:35
Global Warming Has Reached a Peak in Recent Decade

Global Warming Has Reached a Peak in Recent Decade

A study published Tuesday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Scientists reveals that...
» read full story September 03rd, 2008 - 21:14
Zephyr Sets Unofficial Record For Longest Unmanned Flight

Zephyr Sets Unofficial Record For Longest Unmanned Flight

Last week ended with the announcement of an unprecedented record setting for Zephyr, the...
» read full story August 25th, 2008 - 12:00
NASA Program Seriously Imperiled by War Between Russia and Georgia

NASA Program Seriously Imperiled by War Between Russia and Georgia

The war between Russia and Georgia may prove to be a serious problem for NASA, as its capability...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 16:03
NASA’s Program Could Get Affected By The Russia-Georgia War

NASA’s Program Could Get Affected By The Russia-Georgia War

According to a report in The Washington Post, the Russian-Georgian war may have several very...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 11:20
NASA Reopens Spacesuit Competition after Complaint

NASA Reopens Spacesuit Competition after Complaint

NASA has decided to reopen the bidding for the $184 million contract aimed at developing and...
» read full story August 16th, 2008 - 13:48
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Music

Activists welcome court rejection of Madonna adoption

Lilongwe/Johannesburg  - A leading human rights group in Malawi on Friday welcomed a court's...
» read full story April 03rd, 2009 - 16:37

Malawi court turns down Madonna's second adoption

Lilongwe  - In a surprise move, a Malawian court on Friday turned down US popstar Madonna's...
» read full story April 03rd, 2009 - 12:28

Malawi court defers ruling in second Madonna adoption bid

Lilongwe, Malawi - US pop star Madonna's attempt to adopt a second child in Malawi is to be decided...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 17:51
Malawi court hears Madonna's request to adopt a second child

Malawi court hears Madonna's request to adopt a second child

 US popstar Madonna attended a court hearing in Malawi on Monday in her bid to adopt a second...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 12:51
Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy' Gets Controversial

Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy' Gets Controversial

Nothing pleased diehard Guns N' Roses fans more than the release of the band's new album,...
» read full story November 25th, 2008 - 23:47

Angel-Voiced Gurrumul Gives Black Australia A Gospel

Sydney - It has been hailed as the greatest voice ever recorded in Australia: plaintive yet...
» read full story November 25th, 2008 - 10:16
Chinese State Media Against New Guns N’ Roses Album

Chinese State Media Against New Guns N’ Roses Album

Rock band Guns N’ Roses has released its first studio album in fifteen years and its provocative...
» read full story November 24th, 2008 - 16:59

After 43-Year Wait, Tel Aviv Rocked by McCartney

Tel Aviv - Sir Paul McCartney may have wondered how he would be treated when he was 64, but the...
» read full story September 26th, 2008 - 10:02
Israel's in Love with Paul, and It Feels Fine

Israel's in Love with Paul, and It Feels Fine

Tel Aviv - It's taken over 40 years but Beatlemania has finally hit Israel. Paul McCartney is to...
» read full story September 24th, 2008 - 13:23
Paul McCartney Brings His Lady to Town

Paul McCartney Brings His Lady to Town

Living legend Paul McCartney is slightly over 64 but he is well loved. And he loves right back one...
» read full story September 17th, 2008 - 16:46
“Fela!’s” Music and Dancing Lift Up Your Spirits

“Fela!’s” Music and Dancing Lift Up Your Spirits

If you want to offer yourself a nice and exciting present, you should go to theater 37 Arts to see...
» read full story September 05th, 2008 - 15:27
Cuban Punk Rocker Released After Paying a $28 Fine

Cuban Punk Rocker Released After Paying a $28 Fine

Cuban punk rocker Gorki Aguila, who is renown for his raunchy lyrics against Fidel Castro and...
» read full story August 31st, 2008 - 15:40
Sir Paul McCartney to Concert in Israel for the First Time

Sir Paul McCartney to Concert in Israel for the First Time

About 43 years after the Beatles were denied a previously-scheduled concert in Israel, Sir Paul...
» read full story August 28th, 2008 - 13:41
Paul McCartney Will Perform In Israel

Paul McCartney Will Perform In Israel

Sir Paul McCartney plans to go to Israel and perform next month, forty years after his world...
» read full story August 26th, 2008 - 16:41
Bon Jovi Free Concert in NY’s Central Park

Bon Jovi Free Concert in NY’s Central Park

Rock band Bon Jovi will perform in a free concert in Central Park. The concert is scheduled for...
» read full story July 01st, 2008 - 18:19
Official: Madonna Is Mother of Three

Official: Madonna Is Mother of Three

Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie have been deemed “perfect parents” by a judge in...
» read full story May 29th, 2008 - 15:46
Malawi Court Postpones Final Say on Madonna Adoption

Malawi Court Postpones Final Say on Madonna Adoption

Madonna’s long-unfolding adoption of a two-year-old Malawian boy may take a while longer to...
» read full story May 15th, 2008 - 16:41
Alicia Keys Updates Her Statements

Alicia Keys Updates Her Statements

In a statement issued two days ago, Alicia Keys explained that she feels the need to detail and...
» read full story April 17th, 2008 - 16:35
Alicia Keys Reveals Gangsta Rap Conspiracy Theory

Alicia Keys Reveals Gangsta Rap Conspiracy Theory

Grammy-winning Alicia Keys grants a candid and surprising interview to Blender magazine this month,...
» read full story April 14th, 2008 - 16:43
UK Agency to Appeal Snoop Dogg’s Visa Ruling

UK Agency to Appeal Snoop Dogg’s Visa Ruling

The British are giving Snoop Dogg a hard time. The UK government challenged a court ruling to...
» read full story April 07th, 2008 - 20:40
Jonas Brothers Keep It Real for Disney

Jonas Brothers Keep It Real for Disney

The pop-rock trio of siblings the Jonas Brothers is set to star in a new reality series for the...
» read full story March 20th, 2008 - 13:16
Lily Allen Dazzled, But Hopeful

Lily Allen Dazzled, But Hopeful

Lily Allen’s hindrance from entering the US, her visa being unexpectedly revoked, completely...
» read full story August 10th, 2007 - 13:28
AT&T Admits Error In Censoring Pearl Jam

AT&T Admits Error In Censoring Pearl Jam

After censoring Pearl Jam’s song “Daughter” that contained anti-Bush lyrics, AT&T recognizes...
» read full story August 10th, 2007 - 12:33
Singer Lily Allen Hindered From Entering US

Singer Lily Allen Hindered From Entering US

Lily Allen was delayed five hours at the Los Angeles airport, after flying in from Australia. The...
» read full story August 08th, 2007 - 12:28
Serbia's Marija Serifovic Wins Eurovision

Serbia's Marija Serifovic Wins Eurovision

Maria Serifovic won the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Molitva (Prayer). Ukraine and...
» read full story May 13th, 2007 - 14:49
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Technology

Egyptian court issues ruling blocking porn websites

Cairo - An Egyptian court issued a ruling Tuesday blocking foreign pornographic websites, saying...
» read full story May 12th, 2009 - 22:27

Reports: Government probes Apple-Google link

San Francisco  - The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the close relationship between...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 22:40
White House Should Take Over Cyber Security, Review Concludes

White House Should Take Over Cyber Security, Review Concludes

The White House should be much more involved in the cyber security of the United States. This was...
» read full story April 23rd, 2009 - 14:56

Global computer virus begun mutating, German agency warns

Bonn, Germany  - A computer virus which has spread worldwide began mutating overnight, German...
» read full story April 09th, 2009 - 19:13
U.S. Electricity Grid Breached by Cyber Spies from Russia, China

U.S. Electricity Grid Breached by Cyber Spies from Russia, China

Government officials acknowledged the fact that our nation’s electricity grid has been...
» read full story April 09th, 2009 - 14:32
Report: Cyber spies infiltrate key US systems

Report: Cyber spies infiltrate key US systems

New York - Cyber spies from China, Russia and elsewhere have infiltrated the US electrical grid and...
» read full story April 08th, 2009 - 19:47

"China threat virus" behind spying claims, Beijing says

   Beijing - China on Tuesday denied that it has spied on computers belonging to...
» read full story March 31st, 2009 - 13:53

NATO to launch You Tube adverts aimed at Western youth

 NATO is reaching out to young audiences in the West by posting three unconventional...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 15:13

More than 100 countries hit by electronic spying operation

 A spying operation that infiltrated computers - many of them belonging to governments - in...
» read full story March 29th, 2009 - 21:29
Update: Tesla Motors Unveils Model S, All-Electric Sedan

Update: Tesla Motors Unveils Model S, All-Electric Sedan

After catching all the focus of the press and masses with the unveiling of the...
» read full story March 28th, 2009 - 14:32
Tesla Motors Unveils Model S, All-Electric Sedan

Tesla Motors Unveils Model S, All-Electric Sedan

Tesla Motors, Inc., the company focused on the production of high performance,...
» read full story March 27th, 2009 - 14:07
China's YouTube block blasted

China's YouTube block blasted

San Francisco - The Electronic Freedom Foundation on Thursday voiced alarm at the blanket...
» read full story March 27th, 2