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US Relief Supplies, Troops Wait Offshore as Burma Rebuffs American OvertureWashington's offer to help victims of Cyclone Nargis highlights US military's wider efforts to employ 'soft power' in region
Source : voanews.com | 22-May-2008 19:23
Crystal skulls 'are modern fakes'
Two crystal skulls, once thought to be the work of ancient American civilisations, are modern fakes.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 19:08
Laura Bush Makes Another Appeal to Burmese Government
US first lady says offer of American aid comes with no 'strings attached'
Source : voanews.com | 22-May-2008 19:08
Two arrests in case of abandoned baby Angelica
The mystery behind a Toronto baby found abandoned in a stairwell earlier this year may be one step closer to being solved.
Source : ctv.ca | 22-May-2008 19:02
Arms body may be decommissioned
The body set up to oversee the decommissioning of paramilitary weapons could itself be decommissioned.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 18:59
Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Meets Victims of South African Violence
Morgan Tsvangirai tells crowd that violence which erupted 12 days ago in township was partly caused by political crisis in Zimbabwe
Source : voanews.com | 22-May-2008 18:53
Kenyan arrests for 'witch' deaths
Nineteen people are arrested in Kenya over the burning to death of 11 people accused of witchcraft.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 18:52
Obama Begins Secret Search for V.P.
Party officials says Barack Obama has begun a secret vice presidential search.
Source : ABC News | 22-May-2008 18:52
Officials say Obama starts search for running mate (AP)
AP - Likely Democratic nominee Barack Obama has begun a top-secret search for a running mate, fresh signs that the general election campaign is well under way and the primary race against Hillary Rodham Clinton is basically over.
Source : Yahoo! News | 22-May-2008 18:51
In pictures
Wedding images show the force of the China quake
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 18:49
Concerns raised over Georgia poll
Georgia's parliamentary elections, set to be won by the ruling party, were incomplete, observers say.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 18:49
Quebec commission urges integration of immigrants
A Quebec commission that looked at the accommodation of minorities is recommending the integration of immigrants and the protection of secular society.
Source : ctv.ca | 22-May-2008 18:47
Suicide Bomber Attacks Crossing Between Gaza, Israel
Two Palestinian militant groups claim responsibility for Thursday's attack: Islamic Jihad and al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades
Source : voanews.com | 22-May-2008 18:38
Troops sent onto S Africa streets
South African soldiers are deployed for the first time to quell attacks on foreigners, as thousands flee the country.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 18:37
TV gardener Monty Don has stroke
Gardeners' World host Monty Don will stand down from his TV presenting duties, after a "minor stroke".
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 18:37
Injury 'bombshell' hits Radcliffe
Paula Radcliffe is refusing to rule out competing at the 2008 Olympics despite suffering a stress fracture to her leg.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 18:36
Ford slows North American gas-guzzler production
Ford Motor Co. is cutting North American production of pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles as car buyers eyeing record gasoline prices turn to more fuel-efficient models.
Source : ctv.ca | 22-May-2008 18:32
Man held after city centre blast
A man is held by police after an explosive device is detonated inside an Exeter restaurant.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 18:31
Mighty Hurricanes: Scary Season Prediction
Government forecasters are predicting 12 to 16 named storms in 2008.
Source : ABC News | 22-May-2008 18:23
Another Day, Another Record: Oil Tops $135 a Barrel
Oil prices buoyed by fears about production shortages around world
Source : voanews.com | 22-May-2008 18:23
Ford Giant Forced to Cut Production; Gas Prices Slam Sales
Seeking to regain profitability, the automaker cuts North American production.
Source : ABC News | 22-May-2008 18:19
Women ski jumpers want sport included in Olympics
A group of mostly foreign ski jumpers said Thursday they are suing the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympics because they want to see their sport included in the Games.
Source : ctv.ca | 22-May-2008 18:17
High Prices Affect Restaurant Owners, Rice Sellers in Casamance
VOA's Nico Colombant studies case of restaurant owner and rice seller in southern Senegalese region of Casamance
Source : voanews.com | 22-May-2008 18:08
More Iraq US troop cuts 'likely'
The top US commander in Iraq expects to be able to recommend further cuts in US forces before September.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 18:07
Celtics, Pistons to play Game 2 of NBA East finals (AP)
AP - The Celtics and Pistons play Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals this evening in Boston. The home team won Tuesday's opener in Beantown, 88-79.
Source : Yahoo! News | 22-May-2008 18:07
Antidepressants not linked to birth defects: study
A pregnant woman who takes an antidepressant for any length of time during her first trimester does not increase her chance of delivering a baby with a birth defect, a new Canadian study shows.
Source : ctv.ca | 22-May-2008 18:02
Haunting screams
Zimbabwean tells of South Africa attacks
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 17:59
Ford cuts production of pickups and SUVs, lowers profit goal (AP)
AP - Ford Motor Co. is cutting North American production of pickups and SUVs as car buyers eyeing record gas prices turn toward more fuel-efficient models. The automaker says it no longer expects to return to profitability by 2009 and didn't rule out layoffs and plant closures.
Source : Yahoo! News | 22-May-2008 17:55
Fish And Chip Oil Powers Road Trip Around Australia
Rachel, Gerard Mimmo plan 18,000 mile drive in specially designed four-wheel drive car
Source : voanews.com | 22-May-2008 17:53
Afghan troops ready for bulk of fight: U.S. general (Reuters)
Reuters - The Afghan army could by early next
year be leading the vast majority of military operations
against enemy insurgents in the country, the U.S. soldier in
charge of training them said on Thursday.
Source : Yahoo! News | 22-May-2008 17:42
Medical Horror: Comatose & Forced to Leave
Woman in coma is latest example of an uninsured immigrant facing deportation.
Source : ABC News | 22-May-2008 17:40
Sweet victory
Moscow reflects on 'fantastic' festival of football
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 17:39
McDonald's cooking fries in trans-fat-free oil (AP)
AP - McDonald's french fries are now trans-fat-free in all its restaurants in the United States and Canada, the fast-food restaurant chain said Thursday.
Source : Yahoo! News | 22-May-2008 17:38
Newlove killers granted appeal
Two youths convicted of murdering father-of-three Garry Newlove are granted leave to appeal.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 17:31
Afghan Koran protest turns deadly
Two civilians and a Nato soldier are killed in a protest in Afghanistan over the shooting of the Koran by a US soldier in Iraq.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 17:28
Afghan Koran protest deadly
Three people die in a protest in Afghanistan over the shooting of the Koran by a US soldier in Iraq.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 17:28
Woman injured in office shooting
A 47-year-old woman is found with a "serious" gunshot wound in a Glasgow office building.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 17:09
Petraeus terms military action in Iran "last resort" (Reuters)
Reuters - The United States should increase
diplomatic and economic pressure on Iran to counter its rising
influence, while retaining possible military action as a "last
resort," a top U.S. military officer said on Thursday.
Source : Yahoo! News | 22-May-2008 17:07
Girl's death prompts care review
Care services are to be reviewed following the death of seven-year-old Khyra Ishaq in Birmingham.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 16:46
Gazan shot dead at blockade demo
Israeli soldiers fire on protesters at a Gaza border crossing, killing one and injuring others, say medics.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 16:35
Man Dies Aboard Mediterranean Cruise
Medical records show couple repeatedly pleaded for help from ship's staff.
Source : ABC News | 22-May-2008 16:33
Mourning as "loved and cherished" boys found dead in car are laid to rest
TWO young brothers found murdered in a car were "loved and cherished" boys who would never be forgotten, mourners at their funeral heard today.
Source : scotsman.com | 22-May-2008 16:27
Australia appoints woman bishop
Australia's first woman bishop, Kay Goldsworthy, is consecrated in Perth, amid lingering controversy.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 16:06
Christian Music Star's Family Tragedy
Daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman was struck by car driven by her teen brother.
Source : ABC News | 22-May-2008 16:06
Who's a clever boy then? Lost Japanese parrot talks his way home
A lost parrot is reunited with its owner in Japan after repeating his name and address at a local veterinary clinic.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-May-2008 15:50
Woman shot in Glasgow office block
A WOMAN was seriously ill in hospital today after being gunned down in an office block.
Source : scotsman.com | 22-May-2008 15:47