Afghanistan Strives To Register All Newborns

A new UNICEF-funded program aims to issue birth certificates to all newborn babies in Afghanistan by the end of 2009. If successful, this would be the first time ever that all babies in the country have been accounted for at birth. The registration push should help the country improve health services and education.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:04 pm

Iran says any attack would provoke fierce reaction

MADRID, Spain (AP) -- An attack on Iran would provoke a fierce response, the country's oil minister warned Wednesday at the World Petroleum Congress in Madrid....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:35 a... | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:51 am

13 Last Requests That Prove It's OK to Laugh at Dead People

All of us will die some day. We think we'll start every article with that from now on, just to set the right tone. But death isn't all bad. Because in addition to ungrateful kids and a foul smell, you get to leave behind batshit insane requests that people pretty much have to honor.
Source: Digg | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:44 am

Prince William's navy ship in drugs bust

LONDON (Reuters) - A Royal Navy warship on which Prince William is serving has seized cocaine worth at least 40 million pounds in a major drugs bust, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:40 am

Property owner bombs China government office

A Chinese man angry at the demolition of his property blew up a government office on Wednesday, injuring 12 people, local media and an official said.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:40 am

US contradicts itself over its own ID theft advice (AP)

AP - When it comes to the risks of identity theft, the U.S. government isn't taking its own advice.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:39 am

India truckers strike over fuel

Nearly four million trucks go off India's roads after their owners begin an indefinite strike to protest against rising fuel bills.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:38 am

Pakistani forces round up militants

Heavily armed paramilitary troops blocked roads into a tribal town in northwestern Pakistan and patrolled its deserted bazaar ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:38 am

Main news advisory at 8:35 p.m.+

(Kyodo) _ Following is one of main stories moving in the next few hours. -- Kyodo News survey on convenience store operation (about 55 lines)
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:37 am

Warm glow from magic mushrooms can last for months: study

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The feelings of well-being and life satisfaction brought on by the hallucinogen psilocybin, found in "magic" mushrooms, can last for months, according to a new study.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:37 am

Iran says any attack would provoke fierce reaction (AP)

AP - Any attack on Iran would provoke an unimaginably fierce response and add to further turmoil to the already seething oil market, the country's oil minister warned Wednesday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:34 am

Five dead in Mongolia post-election violence (Reuters)

Reuters - A riot in Mongolia's capital over alleged election fraud has killed five people, dampening hopes for a period of stable government to develop the mining sector and tackle inflation.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:34 am

Bulldozer rampage hits Jerusalem

A Palestinian drives a bulldozer into a bus and cars in Jerusalem, killing four people, before being shot dead by police.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:34 am

Tsvangirai says conditions not right for talks (Reuters)

Reuters - Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said on Wednesday that conditions were not yet right for talks with President Robert Mugabe on forming a unity government to end the violent crisis in the ruined state.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:32 am

Mongolia clamps down after five killed in unrest

ULAN BATOR (AFP) - Heavily armed soldiers roamed the tense streets of Mongolia's capital Wednesday, as the government imposed a state of emergency after protests over alleged vote-rigging left five people dead.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:32 am

Mugabe rival rejects unity talks

Zimbabwe's opposition leader rejects talks to form a unity government saying conditions are not yet suitable.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:29 am

Starbucks to close 600 US stores, rein in growth (AP)

AP - For a decade it appeared there was no such thing as too many Starbucks for U.S. coffee drinkers, whose willingness to buy its $4 lattes and dark drip brews rationalized a second green-and-white mermaid awning just down the street — and sometimes even a third.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:29 am

U.S. helicopter shot down in Afghanistan (Reuters)

Reuters - A helicopter belonging to U.S.-led coalition troops was shot down by small-arms fire south of the Afghan capital on Wednesday, but there were no serious injuries to those on board, the U.S. military said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:29 am

U.S. flexible on Iraq pact, hurdles remain: Zebari (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States has shown flexibility in negotiations with Iraq on a new security pact, Iraq's foreign minister said on Wednesday, adding the deal would be transparent and open to public scrutiny in Iraq.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:28 am

Australians making odd choices for funeral songs (AP)

AP - Hymns are being replaced at funerals in one Australian city by popular rock classics like Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" and AC/DC's "Highway to Hell," a cemetery manager said Wednesday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:27 am

High gas prices threaten to shut down rural towns

The community of Forks of Salmon, Calif., may be an extreme example of how rising gas prices are hitting rural Americans particularly ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:26 am

Pakistani forces round up militants

BARA, Pakistan (AP) -- Heavily armed paramilitary troops blocked roads into a tribal town in northwestern Pakistan and patrolled its deserted bazaar Wednesday as an operation against Islamic militants rolled into its fifth day with more arrests but no sign of fighting....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:35 a... | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:24 am

Pakistani forces round up militants

Heavily armed paramilitary troops blocked roads into a tribal town in northwestern Pakistan and patrolled its deserted bazaar Wednesday as an operation against Islamic militants rolled...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:24 am

Zimbabwe opposition leader rejects unity govt (AFP)

AFP - Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai rejected the idea Wednesday of forming a government of national unity, saying it would not reflect the will of the people or solve the country's problems.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:24 am

LEAD: Schieffer calls N. Korea move a step toward resolving abductions+

TOKYO, July 2 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO) U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Schieffer said Wednesday that North Korea's recent promise to conduct a reinvestigation into the abductions...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:23 am

US envoy to Paraguay records songs in indigenous language

The US ambassador to Asuncion strikes a new diplomatic note by recording an album of folk songs sung in the indigenous Guarani language.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:23 am

Zimbabwe opposition leader rejects unity govt

HARARE (AFP) - Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai rejected the idea Wednesday of forming a government of national unity, saying it would not reflect the will of the people or solve the country's problems.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:23 am

Singapore wants to fingerprint foreigners staying long term+

(Kyodo) _ Singapore will require foreigners staying on a long term basis to be fingerprinted, a government statement said Wednesday. The move is due to a plan to introduce a new...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:22 am

Salmonella probe adds foods served with tomatoes

Adding to tomato confusion, the government is about to start testing numerous other types of fresh produce in the hunt for the ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:21 am

Garza beats Wakefield, Rays down Red Sox again (AP)

AP - Matt Garza pitched seven strong innings in his first outing since throwing a one-hitter, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Boston and nemesis Tim Wakefield 3-1 on Tuesday night.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:21 am

Intel says to prepare for 'thousands of cores' in processors

Intel is telling software developers to start thinking about not just tens but thousands of processing cores.the chipmaker is now thinking well beyond the traditional processor in a PC or server."The more cores we have the better. Provided that we can supply memory bandwidth to the device."
Source: Digg | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:19 am

Grieving mom guns for bars

A distraught Dorchester mother whose son was brutally killed by a drunken driver allegedly last served at a Braintree pub says the bar was never reported to state regulators...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:19 am

Palestinian kills 3 in Jerusalem bulldozer attack

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A Palestinian rammed a bulldozer into an Israeli commuter bus, cars and pedestrians on one of Jerusalem's busiest streets on Wednesday, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, emergency services said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:19 am

National Guard troops set to relieve fire crews

Weary crews battling blazes across northern and central California soon will get some help from the National Guard, the first ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:18 am

EU's Barroso has trust in Mandelson

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU trade chief Peter Mandelson won fresh support from his boss on Wednesday over his handling of world trade talks and he hit back at intense criticism by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:15 am

Bulldozer Attack Kills 3 In Jerusalem

Israeli officials say at least three people have been killed and 35 wounded in a rampage by an Israeli Arab bulldozer driver in Jerusalem.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:15 am

Tsvangirai says conditions not right for talks

HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said on Wednesday that conditions were not yet right for talks with President Robert Mugabe on forming a unity government to end the violent crisis in the ruined state.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:12 am

LEAD: Japan not so closed to foreign investments as bruited: Ota+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO) Hiroko Ota, Japan's economic and fiscal policy minister, showed no hesitancy on Wednesday when she countered mounting criticism that Japan is rather closed
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:10 am

Obama Seeks Bigger Role for Religious Groups - New York Times

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Calm urged after Turkey arrests

Turkish police arrest a series of high-ranking ex-officials suspected of links to an ultra-nationalist group, as the ruling party goes on trial.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:06 am

Housing slowdown starts to bite economy hard

LONDON (Reuters) - Construction activity fell at its sharpest pace in at least 11 years in June, a survey showed on Wednesday, in one of the clearest signs yet of how falling house prices are hitting the wider economy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:06 am

Best of the Best: Free Agents - HoopsWorld

Source: Google News | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:03 am

British police arrest 528 in crackdown on sex trafficking

LONDON - The British government says police have arrested 528 suspects in a months-long crackdown on human trafficking in the sex trade. The Home Office says 167 victims...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:03 am

LEAD: 20,000 police officers each in Tokyo, Hokkaido for G-8 security+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING DETAILS OF SDF MEASURES) Japanese police are deploying about 20,000 officers around the venue of the Group of Eight summit in Hokkaido and also as many officers...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:03 am

UK ban on Hezbollah military wing

The military wing of Lebanese political party Hezbollah has been placed on the Government's list of banned terrorist organisations.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:03 am

Arkansas thieves take bank ATM - but not its cash

BELLA VISTA, Ark. - Thieves in northwest Arkansas made a huge withdrawal at a bank - they took a whole automated teller machine with them. Bella Vista police said the thieves...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:02 am

Driver rams bulldozer into Jerusalem bus

JERUSALEM - A Palestinian bulldozer driver plowed into a string of vehicles on a busy Jerusalem street Wednesday, killing two people and wounding dozens of others before he...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 11:00 am

Carnegie Hero Fund Commission honors 26 with award

PITTSBURGH - A disabled construction worker who rescued a 12-year-old from an attacking cougar and a pair of passers-by who saved an elderly woman from being run down by a...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:58 am

Driver rams bulldozer into Jerusalem cars; 2 dead

JERUSALEM (AP) -- A Palestinian bulldozer driver plowed into a string of vehicles on a busy Jerusalem street Wednesday, killing two people and wounding dozens of others before he was shot dead by an off-duty soldier, authorities said....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:35 a... | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:58 am

Palestinians storm Egyptian border crossing

Palestinian witnesses say an angry crowd of people in the Gaza Strip has stormed a border crossing with Egypt and is throwing rocks at Egyptian troops.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:55 am

Smokers: What in tar-nation?

A legislative snafu threw the state's cigarette tax hike into chaos yesterday, leaving some smokers fuming that they had to pay the extra buck a pack even before the...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:55 am

Driver rams bulldozer into Jerusalem bus

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:55 am

Palestinians storm Rafah crossing - Aljazeera.net

Source: Google News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:54 am

Tell me about your childhood... We put big-screen superheroes on the analyst's couch

Superhero, heal thyself. Our beloved caped crusaders could use some serious counseling - Hancock is an alcoholic with failure issues, the Hulk needs anger management...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:54 am

Housing crisis worse, Congress takes vacation

If you’re taking some well-deserved rest for the Fourth of July, you are probably getting at best a day or two off around the actual holiday itself. Only in Congress could a break for the “Fourth” become a vacation spanning more than a week.
Source: Digg | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:54 am

Driver rams bulldozer into Jerusalem bus; 2 dead, dozens hurt

A Palestinian bulldozer driver plowed into a string of vehicles on a busy Jerusalem street Wednesday, killing two people and ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:53 am

McCain urges Colombia trade deal

White House hopeful John McCain urges approval of a US free trade deal with Colombia as he tours the country.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:52 am

Laotian deputy PM seeks Japanese investment after signing of pact+

(Kyodo) _ Visiting Laotian Standing Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad on Wednesday sought Japanese firms' investment in the Southeast Asian country after the signing of a bilateral
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:52 am

Energy Experts Say World Hit By 'Oil Shock'

Key energy forum has no answers on when or if oil prices will come down.
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:51 am

Driver rams bulldozer into Jerusalem bus

A Palestinian bulldozer driver plowed into a string of vehicles on a busy Jerusalem street Wednesday, killing two people and wounding dozens of others before he was shot dead by an...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:51 am

Two killed in Jerusalem bulldozer attack

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Two people were killed and 30 more people wounded when a Palestinian man rammed a bulldozer into a crowded bus and a car in Jerusalem on Wednesday before he was shot dead, medics and police said.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:51 am

Cambodia unconcerned by Thai protests over disputed temple+

(Kyodo) _ Cambodia expressed no concern Wednesday over backtracking by the Thai government in its endorsement of Cambodia's bid to have the Preah Vihear temple on the Thai-Cambodian...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:50 am

The Editors

The third tower - mystery of 9/11 collapse
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:48 am

Bulldozer attack kills 2 in Jerusalem

A Palestinian bulldozer driver went on a deadly rampage on a busy Jerusalem street Wednesday, plowing into a string of vehicles and pedestrians, killing at least two people and wounding more than 20 before he was shot dead by police.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:47 am

EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy

EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson accuses French President Nicolas Sarkozy of undermining him.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:47 am

Bulldozer Rampage Kills 4 in Jerusalem

Reports say that 4 people have been killed, and a further 6 seriously injured.
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:45 am

Police arrest 1,200 in London knife crackdown

LONDON (Reuters) - Police have arrested 1,214 people in London during a six-week crackdown on knife crime, Scotland Yard said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:44 am

European shares buck Asian gloom

Japan has worst losing streak in 43 years
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:40 am

Hezbollah Said to Train Iraqi Militia

AP Exclusive: Hezbollah said to train Shiite militiamen in Iraq as part of Iranian proxy war
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:39 am

Government tightens Hezbollah ban

LONDON (Reuters) - The government said on Wednesday it was amending a ban on Hezbollah to cover its entire military wing, accusing the Lebanese group of supporting terrorism in Iraq and the Palestinian territories.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:34 am

Can your company force you to be healthy?!

Almost a third of companies offering health insurance benefits to their employees also provide a wellness program of some sort.
Source: Digg | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:34 am

Chinese Tibet Boss Attacks Dalai Lama

He claims Dalai's supporters were behind Tibet violence
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:33 am

Chinese party boss delivers attack on Dalai Lama

BEIJING (AP) -- China's Communist Party boss in Tibet delivered a fresh attack on the Dalai Lama Wednesday, even as envoys of the region's exiled leader met for a second day with Chinese officials for talks aimed at easing tensions following anti-government riots....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:35 a... | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:32 am

M&S first quarter same-store sales fall

LONDON (Reuters) - Marks and Spencer issued a shock profit warning and said a consumer downturn was likely to be deeper and last longer than previously expected, sending its shares plunging over 20 percent to a near seven-year low.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:31 am

Anger at Kenya biofuel approval

Environmentalists ask Kenya to revoke a decision to allow a controversial biofuel project.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:31 am

Iraqis: Hezbollah Trained Shiite Militants

Hezbollah instructors trained Shiite militiamen at remote camps in southern Iraq until three months ago when they slipped across the border to Iran - presumably to continue instruction on Iranian soil, according to Iraqi officials.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:30 am

Nine dead in Siberian helicopter crash: official

A civilian Mi-8 helicopter crashed in Siberia on Wednesday killing nine people, Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said. "According to provisional information, up to 12...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:28 am

Marks & Spencer Sales Drop Most Since 2005, Food Head Replaced - Bloomberg

Source: Google News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:27 am

McCain to view Colombian anti-drug efforts

Republican John McCain planned to tour a Colombian port by boat Wednesday to see the country's drug interdiction programs.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:19 am

Patriots release embattled Willie Andrews

Twenty-four hours after being arrested for allegedly holding a handgun to his fiancee's head, Willie Andrews received his walking papers from the Patriots. The Pats...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:16 am

Manny Ramirez grabs ESPY nod for high-fiver

ESPN announced the nominations for its annual ESPY Awards yesterday, and as you might imagine, Boston players and teams were all over...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:12 am

Poll: Obama beats McCain as barbecue guest - The Associated Press

Source: Google News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:11 am

Celtics make offer to James Posey

The Celtics opened the free agent season, as expected, by making an offer to James Posey yesterday. The NBA champions also had to get in line in order to keep Posey....
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:10 am

Xbox 360 To Get A 3D Dashboard Makover

Something big is in the works for the Xbox 360 Spring update. How big? Well besides the gi-normous list of rumored updates we're now hearing from a number of sources that the Live dashboard is going to be getting a second interface option, one that will use the yet-to-be announced motion controller to navigate.
Source: Digg | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

Sheiks' Meetings: Tradition Turns Deadly In Iraq

As part of the effort to restore security in Iraq, the American military has helped to revive an ancient tradition — the sheiks' council meeting. But those meetings have also become flashpoints for power struggles among the leaders. At least seven Americans have been killed recently in attacks at council meetings.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

Panel debates God and O Canada

Panel opines on the inclusion of the deity in our national anthem.
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

Starbucks To Close 600 U.S. Stores

Starbucks will close more than 600 shops in the U.S. in the coming months, which analysts say is a consequence of the chain spreading too far, too fast.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

U.S. Newspapers Make Cuts At Home, Hire Abroad

More and more U.S. companies are outsourcing jobs overseas to cut costs, and that includes newspaper groups. Employees in India are doing everything from writing ad copy to copy editing to writing weekend supplements for U.S. and British newspapers. Co-host Renee Montagne talks to Robert Berkeley, CEO of McClatchy Newspapers, which is one of the organizations outsourcing journalism jobs.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

U.S. Reaches Out To Poor Immigrants In France

A gritty, poor suburb of Paris has become a recruitment ground for a U.S. State Department program for international visitors. The program is trying to court second- and third-generation immigrants across Europe in what began as an effort to counter anti-American sentiment abroad.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

Mugabe Returns To Zimbabwe After Africa Summit

President Robert Mugabe returns to Zimbabwe after a controversial appearance at this week's African Union Summit in Egypt, where he was met with mixed reactions from his peers.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

First Chinese Player Makes Wimbledon Semis

For the first time in grand slam singles history, a tennis player from China has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals. Co-host Renee Montagne has more on Zheng Jie, who is ranked 133rd in the world.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

Madagascar Chameleon's Short, Vibrant Life

A chameleon from Madagascar lives a life that's pretty similar to an annual flower. They spend most of their lives in the form of eggs, and after they hatch, adults live just a few months and then die off — leaving more eggs to survive until the next hatching season.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

Fuel protesters drive lorries to Westminster

LONDON (Reuters) - Hundreds of hauliers will drive into the centre of London on Wednesday to lobby parliament over the cost of fuel and to plead for a cut in diesel duties.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:56 am

Mugabe 'welcomes' unity dialogue - BBC News

Source: Google News | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:51 am

Driver goes on bulldozer rampage in Jerusalem

Man directs earthmover into path of bus, wounding dozens in what police consider an attack
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:38 am

Police `Torture' Videos Outrage Mexico

Police `torture' training videos cause uproar in Mexico.
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:34 am

Ex-con suspected in deaths of 8 captured in Ill. - The Associated Press

Source: Google News | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am

Google, Yahoo spiders can now crawl through Flash sites

Adobe has announced that it is working with Google and Yahoo to finally ensure that Flash SWF files are indexable by search engines. Google has already gotten a jump start on this feature that designers have been asking for since the late 90s, too.
Source: Digg | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am

5.5 Meter Backflips Off Rooftops in Romania

I guess they don't have TV, video games or high speed Internet in Romania if this is the type of thing they're doing for entertainment.
Source: Digg | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am

Coalition chopper downed in Afghanistan

A U.S.-led coalition helicopter crew escaped without serious injury after being shot down south of the capital on Wednesday, while a suicide bomber targeting a NATO patrol wounded several Afghans, officials said.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:15 am

NATO: More air equipment needed in Afghanistan

A top NATO official says more helicopters, surveillance aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and other equipment is needed in Afghanistan.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:15 am

Mongolian Capital Calm After Protests

Police cordon off downtown Ulan Bator in emergency declared over protests.
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:14 am

What I Hate About Becoming a Designer

It’s been a year since I started to get more into the design aspect of computers but I’d like to share some things that frustrate me as I make this push.
Source: Digg | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:10 am

Campus copyright battle moves to textbook torrents

The RIAA's extensive campaign against filesharing has drawn in a lot of individuals, but college campuses have remained a major target of the content owners' legal threats. It's pretty clear that there's significant expertise with filesharing on college campuses, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that this expertise has been put to use with other
Source: Digg | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:10 am

Rebels Desert as Colombia Army Advances

Colombian military advances spur rebel desertions.
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:10 am

Florida executes man for 1991 rape, murder of child - Los Angeles Times

Source: Google News | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:01 am

SKorean Workers Strike Over US Beef

Hyundai and Kia auto workers strike in South Korea over U.S. beef imports.
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:00 am

NATO: Afghanistan needs more equipment

A top NATO official says more helicopters, surveillance aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and other equipment are needed in Afghanistan.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Jul 2008 | 9:00 am

China: New quake schools should be safe

China has issued safety guidelines for new schools to be built in areas hit by a devastating earthquake amid widespread anger over poorly constructed schools that collapsed during the May temblor, killing many children.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:59 am

M and S shares plunge on outlook warning, poor sales

LONDON (AFP) - Shares in British retailer Marks and Spencer fell heavily on Wednesday after it warned over the country's worsening consumer outlook and posted falling first-quarter sales.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:59 am

US Navy: Iran won't be allowed to close Hormuz

The U.S. Navy commander in the Persian Gulf says Iran will never be allowed to seal off the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:57 am

Witnesses say 20 people killed in Somalia clashes

Witnesses say at least 20 people were killed and more than a dozen wounded during 24 hours of clashes in south and central Somalia.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:54 am

Is Political Change Afoot in Myanmar?

Glimmers of change in Myanmar, but ruling junta's grip remains firm for now.
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:52 am

Red Sox pay for mistakes - Boston Herald

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Macgyver Gets Lazy

Source: Digg | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:50 am

Medicare Cutback is Put on Hold As Congress Recesses - RedOrbit

Source: Google News | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:44 am

NHS dentistry "deteriorating" after reforms

LONDON (Reuters) - Access to state-funded dentistry on the National Health Service in England is "deteriorating" after a radical shake-up of the system pushed through against dentists' wishes, a committee of MPs said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:43 am

Pakistan Arrests 18 Militants in Northwest

Pakistani security forces arrest 18 militants in Khyber operation in northwest.
Source: ABC News: International | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:28 am

SKorean auto workers strike over US beef imports

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Tens of thousands of auto workers in South Korea went on strike Wednesday to oppose the government's lifting of a ban on U.S. beef imports....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:35 a... | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:24 am

Coalition chopper downed in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A helicopter from the U.S.-led forces was shot down south of the Afghan capital Wednesday, but the crew escaped without serious injury, the coalition said....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:35 a... | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:23 am

7 rebels, 1 soldier killed in Kashmir

Seven suspected Islamic militants and one Indian soldier died in gunbattles in India's portion of Kashmir this week, an army spokesman said Wednesday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:23 am

1 year later, Pakistan mosque's spirit lives on

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A year after the deadly military siege of the Red Mosque, the radical spirit of the pro-Taliban stronghold lives on.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:04 am

Mexican Police Torture Videos Cause Uproar

Videos showing Mexican police practicing torture techniques on a fellow officer and dragging another through vomit at the instruction of a U.S. adviser have caused uproar in the country, which has struggled to eliminate torture in law enforcement.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 8:00 am

Ill. Democrats face off in rare impeachment fight

Three of the state's governors have served time. Scores of legislators and aldermen have gotten into legal trouble over the years. But Illinois politicians haven't seriously considered impeaching one of their own — until now.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:59 am

Oil prices hold above 142 dollars ahead of US energy report

LONDON (AFP) - Oil prices breached 142 dollars per barrel again on Wednesday, nearing recent record heights, as traders awaited the latest weekly snapshot on energy stockpiles in the United States.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:56 am

Helmsley's billions going to the dogs

The late hotelier and real estate magnate Leona Helmsley left between $5 billion and $8 billion to be used for the care and welfare of dogs, The New York Times reported Wednesday.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:49 am

Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said a "new process" was underway in the five-year nuclear crisis with the West after the delivery of a proposal by world powers to Tehran, media reported on...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:45 am

Graphic fact file on Ieng Sary, former Khmer Rouge foreign minister

Graphic fact file on Ieng Sary, former Khmer Rouge foreign minister. Lawyers for Sary demanded his release from the UN-backed Cambodian war crimes court Wednesday, arguing that a royal pardon granted him...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:37 am

Manhattan apartment sales drop, but prices climb

Apartment prices in Manhattan posted double-digit gains even as tight credit conditions and continued unrest on Wall Street slowed sales for the second straight quarter, according to two reports released Wednesday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:30 am

Poor countries should set climate targets: Brazil leader

TOKYO (AFP) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged developing countries, including his own, to join rich nations in setting targets to reduce emissions blamed for global warming.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:20 am

S. Korean auto workers strike over U.S. beef imports

Tens of thousands of auto workers in South Korea went on strike Wednesday to oppose the government's lifting of a ban on U.S. ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:16 am

A low water year is a boon to safflower farmers

Having to make due with less water, California farmers are reassessing their planting of tomatoes, cotton, corn and other water-intensive crops.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:14 am

US contradicts itself over its own ID theft advice

When it comes to the risks of identity theft, the U.S. government isn't taking its own advice.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:11 am

Myanmar politics roiled, but junta grip firm

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- The cyclone that devastated Myanmar's heartland has also roiled a political landscape dominated by the military for more than four decades....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:35 a... | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:02 am

Dirty pools face a wave of closures

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Salmonella probe expands beyond tomatoes

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Starbucks to close 600 stores, cut 12,000 jobs

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Fireman's Fund cutting homeowner insurance rates in state by 17.9%

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

S.F. Mayor Newsom to explore run for governor

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Times acquires tape excerpts showing King-Harbor staff ignoring dying patient

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Ex-husband, alleged accomplice charged in Quartz Hill killings of 4

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Interrogation, then revenge

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

U.S. spies on Iraqi army, sources say

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Chef Proves School Lunch Can Be Healthy, Cheap

Chef Dominique Valadier once worked in the glamorous world of French Riviera restaurants. Now he is making his gourmet meals, with all local ingredients, for public school children.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Jul 2008 | 7:00 am

Seven stabbed, one shot at maximum-security prison

Prison lockdown in Edmonton after violence erupts following fight in prison courtyard
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Jul 2008 | 6:21 am

No fireworks for Jays in Seattle

Toronto blew leads of 3-0 and 6-2 and fell 7-6 to the Mariners
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Jul 2008 | 6:13 am

Fla. executes child rapist, killer

Florida has carried out the state's first execution since a botched lethal injection procedure prompted a moratorium and an investigation.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 6:12 am

Inside the Taliban jailbreak

Corruption, poor intelligence and weak Afghan forces allowed 800 prisoners to flee Kandahar prison with little serious resistance from Canadian troops
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Jul 2008 | 6:01 am

The Dalai Lama voiced hope Wednesday that the latest round of talks between his envoys and China will lead to progress

Tibet's exiled spiritual Leader The Dalai Lama is seen here in early June. The Dalai Lama voiced hope Wednesday that the latest round of talks between his envoys and China will lead to progress, saying...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 5:44 am

A Chinese paramililtary policeman stands guard in front of the Potala palace in Lhasa

A Chinese paramililtary policeman stands guard in front of the Potala palace in Lhasa in mid June. The Dalai Lama voiced hope Wednesday that the latest round of talks between his envoys and China will...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 5:44 am

A Tibetan demonstrator in exile during a protest in New Delhi

A Tibetan demonstrator in exile during a protest in New Delhi in late March. The Dalai Lama voiced hope Wednesday that the latest round of talks between his envoys and China will lead to progress, saying...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 5:44 am

China, Dalai Lama Continue Secret Talks

Secretive meetings between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government entered a second day Wednesday. They are aimed at easing tensions following anti-government riots in March.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 5:30 am

AP IMPACT: Rebels desert as Colombia army advances

VILLAVICENCIO, Colombia (AP) -- Not long after two top commanders of Latin America's last major rebel army were killed - one in a raid, the other by a turncoat bodyguard - Diego Canizares decided to call it quits....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:35 a... | 2 Jul 2008 | 5:25 am

Mugabe's rival puts his hopes in wrong hands

Analysis: Negotiations toward unity government stall as African Union fails to take stand
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Jul 2008 | 5:20 am

Police `torture' videos cause uproar in Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Videos showing Leon police practicing torture techniques on a fellow officer and dragging another through vomit at the instruction of a U.S. adviser created an uproar Tuesday in Mexico, which has struggled to eliminate torture in law enforcement....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:35 a... | 2 Jul 2008 | 5:19 am

FDA adds up to 100 labs to help trace salmonella outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration activated its Food Emergency Response Network on Tuesday, adding as many as 100 laboratories ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 5:16 am

Palestinians wait for the opening of the Rafah border

Palestinians wait for the opening of the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip to cross into Egypt July 1. Israel reopened Wednesday three border crossings for goods into the Hamas-ruled Gaza...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 5:05 am

Mongolia Erupts With Post-Vote Violence

Mongolian police cordoned off the capital's downtown after protesters torched the ruling party's headquarters, alleging election fraud.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

File picture shows a view of Sochi harbour

File picture shows a view of Sochi harbour. Two people were killed and nine injured Wednesday when a small explosive device went off in the southern Russian resort city of Sochi, host of the 2014 Winter...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 4:50 am

A backlog of whistle-blower cases

More than 900 cases alleging  billions of dollars of fraud are languishing in a backlog because the Justice Department can't keep pace with the surge in charges brought by whistle-blowers, according to lawyers involved in the disputes.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 2 Jul 2008 | 4:44 am

Harper's apology to natives puts pressure on Bush

U.S. lawmaker says he hopes President will follow suit as bill acknowledging wrongs winds its way through Congress
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Jul 2008 | 4:36 am

Davis reaches verbal agreement with Clippers

One day after opting out of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, guard Baron Davis is reportedly heading to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 2 Jul 2008 | 4:31 am

Suspect in 8 Midwest murders caught

An ex-con suspected of killing eight people in two states was captured Tuesday by the Illinois State Police, authorities said.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 2 Jul 2008 | 4:29 am

No Canada Day logo on Google

Whither the moose, the beaver, the maple leaf?
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Jul 2008 | 4:25 am

Measuring McCain And Obama's Bipartisan Efforts

Both John McCain and Barack Obama claim to be leaders in a new style of bipartisan politics. McCain has a longer track record of doing this. Still, the bickering between the two candidates looks a lot like politics as usual.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 2 Jul 2008 | 4:22 am

Carriers cheerfully take heat on iPhone pricing

For all the consumer griping over pricing plans for Apple Inc.'s new iPhones, exclusivity contracts are paying off as planned
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 2 Jul 2008 | 4:18 am

Garza pitches Rays past Wakefield, Red Sox

Matt Garza pitched seven strong innings in his first outing since throwing a one-hitter, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Boston and nemesis Tim Wakefield 3-1 on Tuesday night.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 2 Jul 2008 | 4:12 am

APTOPIX Mongolia Election

In this photo distributed by the official Chinese news agency, Xinhua, Mongolian policemen confront protestors in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Tuesday July 1, 2008. Mongolia's president declared a four-day...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 4:02 am

More Troops Dying In Afghanistan Than Iraq

Militants killed more U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan in June than in Iraq for the second straight month, a grim milestone capping a run of headline-grabbing insurgent attacks that analysts say underscore the Taliban's growing strength.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 2 Jul 2008 | 4:00 am

Obama: Expand faith-based programs

Reaching out to religious voters, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama called for expanding President Bush's program ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2008 | 3:35 am

Zimbabwe offers starkly contrasting tales

The two paths of Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai are telling: Mugabe, newly sworn in as Zimbabwe's president again, is at a summit of African leaders while the opposition leader holes up in a Western embassy in Zimbabwe's capital. Tsvangirai...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 2 Jul 2008 | 2:30 am

9/11 memorial behind schedule (+video)

NEW YORK - The head of the foundation building the September 11 memorial in Manhattan told supporters today it is "essential" to open the memorial by the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, disputing a report that the project...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 2 Jul 2008 | 2:20 am

Ban Ki-moon

UN chief Ban Ki-moon, pictured in Jeddah last month, called Tuesday for stepped-up efforts toward curbing the spread of nuclear weapons as he marked the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 2:17 am

George W. Bush

US President George W. Bush walks to Air Force One prior to departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Bush on Tuesday urged the international community not to allow some countries to undermine...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 2 Jul 2008 | 2:17 am

Video: US woman dies on floor - ignored

NEW YORK - A woman died on the floor of a psychiatric hospital emergency room, and workers watched without helping her for an hour after she fell out of her chair and was writhing on the ground, according to surveillance footage. Esmin...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 2 Jul 2008 | 12:53 am

Hezbollah said to train Shiite militiamen in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Hezbollah instructors trained Shiite militiamen at remote camps in southern Iraq until three months ago when they slipped across the border to Iran - presumably to continue instruction on Iranian soil, according to two Shiite lawmakers and a top army officer....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:35 a... | 2 Jul 2008 | 12:38 am

Peru, Bolivia Using Schoolyard Diplomacy

The nations' respective presidents are locked in a feud, which heated up Tuesday when Bolivia's Morales Called Peru's Garcia "fat." Garcia suggested Morales "shut up."
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 11:00 pm

Emergency declared in Mongolia (+video)

ULAN BATOR - Mongolia's president declared a four-day state of emergency in the capital early Wednesday after angry protesters clashed with police and stormed the headquarters of the ruling political party alleging fraud in last weekend's...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Jul 2008 | 9:09 pm

Polish man charged over sausage atttack

DELAND - A man was charged with battery after he hit his mother in the head with a three-pound package of Polish sausage, police said. Gregory Allen Praeger, 46, was in the kitchen cooking and talking on the phone when officers...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Jul 2008 | 9:04 pm

Baby boom for Australian gays

More than 100 gay Australian couples have paid A$80,000 ($101,664.76) to create a baby using rent-a-womb women in the United States. The controversial scheme, branded as "one-stop baby shopping", is becoming increasingly popular...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Jul 2008 | 8:15 pm

Riots Break Out In Seoul Over U.S. Beef

U.S. beef returned to South Korean store shelves under a new import agreement that has failed to stem anti-government protests, which have raged for weeks and turned central Seoul into a riot zone.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:30 pm

Nepalese police stop Tibetan monks on march

Nepalese police stopped a group of Tibetan monks and nuns during their march towards the Chinese border in a protest against China's crackdown on dissidents in their homeland. The 42 protesters were about 11km from the border...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Jul 2008 | 7:15 pm

Japanese firm organises space weddings

A Japanese firm is accepting reservations for couples who want to exchange their wedding vows in space. Each couple will spend $3.04 million for the ceremony in a small space vessel, which will shoot up 100km into the sky. During...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Jul 2008 | 6:15 pm

Menswear Designers Think Pink

The French menswear collections ended in a sea of sequins, silk and all things pink, challenging the adage that boys will be boys.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 6:00 pm

Armed Robbers Steal $1.1M as Post Office Guards Watch Euro 2

Robbers wearing police uniforms and armed with automatic weapons stormed a post office in central Sarajevo and stole hundreds of thousands of euros as security guards watched the Euro 2008 soccer final, media reported Tuesday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:31 pm

Archbishop speaks against conservative fellowship

The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke out against plans by conservative Anglicans to set up their own global fellowship of those who rejected the liberal teachings of north American and British churches. Rowan Williams said proposals...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:15 pm

Prince Charles Goes Green With Car That Runs on Wine

Prince Charles' income grew last year, while his carbon footprint shrank. The eco-friendly prince even has an Aston Martin that runs on wine.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:13 pm

Police give up Maddy search (+video)

Portuguese media reported last night that police are dropping their investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann because of a lack of evidence. The English girl went missing in Portugal's Algarve region during a family...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:00 pm

Prince Charles Goes Green, Saves Dough

Prince Charles' income grew last year, while his carbon footprint shrank.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 5:00 pm

Hurricane Boris Forms West of Mexico

Forecasters say a tropical storm in the Pacific is now a hurricane over the ocean far to the west of Mexico.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 3:54 pm

Taliban Attacks Drive Afghan Increase in U.S., NATO Deaths

Militants killed more U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan in June than in Iraq for the second straight month, a grim milestone capping a run of headline-grabbing insurgent attacks that analysts say underscore the Taliban's growing strength.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 1:31 pm

War of Words: Bolivian President Call Peru's Prez Fat

Peruvian president Alan Garcia warned Bolivian president Evo Morales not to meddle in Peruvian affairs after Morales called Garcia 'fat' and urged Peruvians to strike in July.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 1:20 pm

Knife-Wielding Man Fatally Stabs 5 Officers in Shanghai

A man armed with a knife stormed a police station in Shanghai on Tuesday, attacking officers and killing at least five, authorities said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 12:46 pm

Mugabe Spokesman: West 'Can All Hang' for Criticism

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe will not step down and Western critics who called the country's recent election a sham can "go hang," the longtime ruler's spokesman said Tuesday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2008 | 12:14 pm