Rising costs to dominate G8 talks

World leaders are starting a key summit in Japan that is expected to focus on soaring global food and fuel prices.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 7 Jul 2008 | 10:02 am

Alex Rodriguez now baseball's reigning drama queen

NEW YORK - The Yankees are stuck with this through the 2017 season, stuck with Alex Rodriguez being Alex Rodriguez. It means nine more years of otherworldly athletic skill,...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

Bomb rocks India embassy in Kabul

A suicide bomber rams a car full of explosives into the Indian embassy in the Afghan capital, killing 41 people.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 7 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

Woman Rescued After 2 Days; Stuck Under Car Looking For Keys

"A 91-year-old woman who had crawled under her car to look for her keys ended up stuck beneath an axle for two days until her mail carrier noticed letters piling up, police said. Firefighters lifted the car with a jack and removed Betty Borowski, who was dehydrated and confused. It turned out her keys were in the car door." Poor thing.
Source: Digg | 7 Jul 2008 | 10:00 am

London remembers deadly suicide bombings

LONDON (AFP) - London marked the third anniversary Monday of the suicide bombings on the city's transport network, with ceremonies at blast sites as survivors and the victims' families remembered the deadly attacks.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:58 am

Brewers shoot for moon, grab C.C. Sabathia

MILWAUKEE - With the way the Milwaukee Brewers have played over the last six weeks, they really didn't need a shot in the arm. They got one anyway Sunday, with the...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:57 am

Dara Torres sets American record in 50 freestyle

OMAHA, Neb. - Making the team isn't enough. It can't be for Dara Torres. Not when her 41-year-old body keeps setting American standards that no one, not even...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:55 am

Nadal is world's number one, say Spanish media (Reuters)

Reuters - The Spanish media have proclaimed Rafael Nadal the best player in the world after his epic final victory over Roger Federer at Wimbledon.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:53 am

Nadal is world's number one, say Spanish media

MADRID (Reuters) - The Spanish media have proclaimed Rafael Nadal the best player in the world after his epic final victory over Roger Federer at Wimbledon.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:53 am

World's top leaders tackle oil and food prices, Africa aid

TOYAKO (AFP) - Leaders of the world's richest nations Monday opened a summit aimed at battling skyrocketing oil and food prices, as pressure mounted on them to live up to their pledges to help Africa.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:53 am

World's top leaders tackle oil and food prices, Africa aid (AFP)

AFP - Leaders of the world's richest nations Monday opened a summit aimed at battling skyrocketing oil and food prices, as pressure mounted on them to live up to their pledges to help Africa.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:52 am

Suicide bomber kills 40 in Kabul

Massive explosion outside the Indian embassy wounds more than 140 in deadliest of six such attacks to rock the Afghan capital this year
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:51 am

Muna Lee will do double duty in Beijing

EUGENE, Ore. - There was far more chatter about other sprinters coming into the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. But only one American woman made it to the Beijing Games...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:50 am

Social Media Sites that Deserve Your Affection

There are so many websites out their that serve the same purpose as Digg, Twitter, and Myspace. The question is; which of these websites are actually worth your time? Since time is one of the most valuable resources that us humans try to utilize, I’ll explain some of the social media sites that are worth using, and why.
Source: Digg | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:50 am

Compiz Fusion:An Unparalleled 3D Environment

A Comprehensive review of Compiz Fusion 0.76 .. In the mid 2007 it was decided to merge Compiz and Beryl projects to release a much better,stable and sophisticated product .. Earlier named Compcomp but later on named Compiz Fusion..
Source: Digg | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:50 am

An alarm clock that should never be built

Having difficulty waking? You just lack the motivation to get out of bed and shut the alarm off. Perhaps this alarm clock will do the trick. When you don't answer the alarm the "Tyrant" will randomly place telephone calls to the people in your cell's phonebook!
Source: Digg | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:50 am

Bush: Russia's new president is 'smart guy'

TOYAKO, Japan (AP) -- President Bush and new Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stood united Monday on issues like Iran and North Korea. But for all their handshakes and smiles, it is clear that thorny issues like missile defense are in a holding pattern until a new U.S. president takes office....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:36 a... | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:48 am

Bush: Russia's new president is 'smart guy' (AP)

AP - President Bush and new Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stood united Monday on issues like Iran and North Korea. But for all their handshakes and smiles, it is clear that thorny issues like missile defense are in a holding pattern until a new U.S. president takes office.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:48 am

Female bomber kills nine in Iraq

A female suicide bomber has killed nine people in an attack on an Iraqi market north of Baghdad, police say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:48 am

Clean water plea to G8 leaders

Charity Water Aid tells the G8 summit that money for clean water is the best way to cut child deaths.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:46 am

Canada a laggard on African aid: groups

Oxfam and One criticize Harper government for perceived efforts to water down G8 statement on support for heath care to world's poorest continent
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:45 am

Chairman Mao dropped from new China banknote

For the first time in nearly a decade, China is issuing new banknotes without the image of Chairman Mao Zedong.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:44 am

Twins next up for Red Sox

BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox send Daisuke Matsuzaka to the mound against Scott Baker of the Minnesota Twins. The Red Sox begin a six-game homestand Monday after splitting...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:44 am

Boston to ban toilet emptying in harbor

BOSTON - Boaters who empty their onboard toilets into Boston Harbor will soon be breaking the law. A spokesman says the Environmental Protection Agency will announce its...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:40 am

Londoners mark third anniversary of July 7 bombings

Londoners marked the third anniversary Monday of suicide bomb attacks that killed 52 bus and subway passengers.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:40 am

Breakthrough: Fake DNA Could Power Faster Computers

Chemists claim to have created the world's first DNA molecule made almost entirely of artificial parts. The finding could lead to improvements in gene therapy, futuristic nano-sized computers, and other high-tech advances, the Japanese researchers say.
Source: Digg | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:40 am

Cape Cod man attacks suspected Yankees fan

FALMOUTH, - A Cape Cod man faces charges for allegedly beating another man with a baseball bat because he thought he was a New York Yankees fan. Authorities say 20-year-old...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:39 am

Londoners mark July 7 bombings anniversary

Londoners marked the third anniversary Monday of suicide bomb attacks that killed 52 bus and subway passengers.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:39 am

Smugglers kill officer on Egypt's border with Israel

Egypt's state-owned news agency is reporting that smugglers killed a police officer during a shootout on the border with Israel.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:38 am

China urges Dalai Lama to back Olympics

BEIJING (AP) -- China urged the Dalai Lama again on Monday to show support for the Beijing Olympics, in an apparent effort to link the demand more closely with continued talks....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:36 a... | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:38 am

China urges Dalai Lama to back Olympics (AP)

AP - China urged the Dalai Lama again on Monday to show support for the Beijing Olympics, in an apparent effort to link the demand more closely with continued talks.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:37 am

Pope to express regret in Australia

Pope Benedict XVI will likely express regret for sexual abuse committed by Roman Catholic clergy when he visits Australia next week, the church's senior cleric in the country said Monday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:37 am

20 killed in Bangladesh bus accident

Two passenger buses collided head-on Monday in central Bangladesh, killing at least 20 people and wounding dozens more, a television station said.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:37 am

Parade mocks gestation sensation

A "repugnant" Fourth of July parade spoofing Gloucester's teen baby mama drama has touched off a class war on the North Shore between toney Beverly Farms and...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:37 am

Bertha is Atlantic season's 1st hurricane

Bertha became the first hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic season Monday and its winds were expected to strengthen further over the next few days at open sea, forecasters said.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:36 am

Brendan Fraser's fantastic 'Journey'

Brendan Fraser has earned his high-profile adventure cred: First, there's Friday's 3-D "Journey to the Center of the Earth," followed by the return of...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:36 am

On sale now in Jerusalem: Priestly garments

JERUSALEM (AP) -- In a stuffy basement off an Old City alleyway in Jerusalem, tailors using ancient texts as a blueprint have begun making a curious line of clothing they hope will be worn by priests in a reconstructed Jewish Temple....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:36 a... | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:36 am

EU ministers hopeful of rapid deal on 'immigration pact'

CANNES (AFP) - EU interior ministers expressed optimism Monday for a rapid agreement on new guidelines for controlling immigration, but denied the plan would erect walls around Europe.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:36 am

EU's Solana hopes to meet soon with Iran

EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana says he hopes to hold talks before the end of the month with Iran's nuclear negotiator.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:35 am

Transport strikes under way in Italy

Transport workers in Italy have gone on strike, forcing the cancellation of thousands of bus, tram and subway lines and snarling traffic across the country.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:35 am

Suicide Bomber Rocks Kaubl; 40 Dead, More than 140 Wounded

Suicide bomber detonates car at Indian embassy where men line up for visas.
Source: ABC News: International | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:34 am

Red Sox trip on way home

NEW YORK - Many of the Red Sox will be back here in a week to take over the Midsummer Classic. But before returning to Boston early this morning, the All-Star-laden Red...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:33 am

Oil prices pull lower

LONDON (AFP) - Oil prices eased Monday but remained at elevated levels after a long US holiday weekend, as traders mulled an offer from crude producer Iran to hold talks on its nuclear drive.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:31 am

G-8 Summit Opens With Spotlight on Aid for Africa

G-8 summit opens with spotlight on aid for Africa, foord crisis and Zimbabwe election
Source: ABC News: International | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am

Bertha becomes hurricane - CNN

Source: Google News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:27 am

Iraq's al-Maliki wants short-term US agreement

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraq's prime minister says he is discussing a short-term memorandum of understanding with U.S. officials instead of trying to hammer through a formal agreement on the presence of American forces in the country....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:36 a... | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:25 am

Militia attack Zimbabwe displaced

Armed militia attacks victims of Zimbabwe's election violence, including some who had fled to the South African embassy.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:22 am

Suicide Bomber Kills Scores In Afghanistan

A suicide bomber has killed at least 40 people in front of the Indian Embassy in Kabul, according to an Afghan official. The embassy is located just across the road from the Interior Ministry.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:20 am

Oil drops below $144 in Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Oil dropped below $144 a barrel Monday in Asia on signs of easing tensions over Iran's nuclear program....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:36 a... | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:20 am

It's inevitable: Soon We Will All Become Gamers

The average age of a video game customer now hovers around the late twenties to early thirties. The variation on either side of that average reveals a fascinating picture, too. Many of the first generation of child gamers now approaching their forties have children of their own. Being a stranger to video games will soon be seen as eccentric.
Source: Digg | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:20 am

Russia, U.S. need talks despite missile row: Medvedev (Reuters)

Reuters - Moscow and Washington should keep up dialogue despite failing to overcome differences on U.S. missile defense plans in Europe, a key irritant in ties, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:17 am

Russia, U.S. need talks despite missile row: Medvedev

TOYAKO, Japan (Reuters) - Moscow and Washington should keep up dialogue despite failing to overcome differences on U.S. missile defense plans in Europe, a key irritant in ties, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:17 am

Fresenius to Buy APP for Up to $4.6 Billion for US Drugs - Bloomberg

Source: Google News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:17 am

Many injured in Pamplona fiesta

At least 90 people are injured in celebrations as Spain's annual bull-running festival in Pamplona begins.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:12 am

Bomb at Indian embassy kills 41 in Afghanistan

KABUL (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber rammed two diplomatic vehicles entering the Indian Embassy in Kabul on Monday, killing 41 people and wounding 141, Afghan authorities said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:11 am

Outcome doesn’t sit well with Jonathan Papelbon - Boston Herald

Source: Google News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:11 am

Officials predict longer and stronger fire season

In the past few years, Rich Nieto's work has started earlier and lasted longer.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:10 am

Officials predict longer and stronger fire season (AP)

AP - In the past few years, Rich Nieto's work has started earlier and lasted longer.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:10 am

G-8 summit gives Japan a green spotlight - Los Angeles Times

Source: Google News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:06 am

Pakistan blast kills at least 15 - Los Angeles Times

Source: Google News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:06 am

Kabul bomb kills Indian military attaché - Times Online

Source: Google News | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:02 am

40 dead in Indian embassy blast in Afghan capital

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A suicide car bomb exploded outside the Indian Embassy in central Kabul on Monday, killing 40 people in the deadliest attack this year in Afghanistan's capital, officials said....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:36 a... | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:02 am

40 dead in Indian embassy blast in Afghan capital (AP)

AP - A suicide car bomb exploded outside the Indian Embassy in central Kabul on Monday, killing 40 people in the deadliest attack this year in Afghanistan's capital, officials said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:02 am

Bertha Builds Into 1st Atlantic Hurricane

Tropical Storm Bertha has become the Atlantic season's first hurricane. The storm is now packing sustained winds of 75 mph, and headed for the Caribbean.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:02 am

Suicide bomb attack in Afghan capital kills at least 40

A suicide car bomb exploded outside the Indian Embassy in central Kabul on Monday, killing 40 people in the deadliest attack ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:00 am

NBC Universal Buys Weather Channel for $3.5B

In addition to The Weather Channel, which can be seen by 97 percent of U.S. cable subscribers, the deal also includes several related assets such as weather services for newspapers and radio stations and the widely used Web site Weather.com.
Source: Digg | 7 Jul 2008 | 9:00 am

Atlantic storm Bertha may soon turn to hurricane

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Bertha, moving briskly across open ocean waters, may strengthen into the first hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic storm season sometime during the next 48 hours, U.S. weather forecasters said on Sunday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:56 am

Abbas discusses unity in Damascus

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas holds talks with Syrian leaders to try to improve ties between rival factions.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:53 am

Car bomber kills dozens in Afghanistan

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:49 am

Weather helps crews battling California wildfires (AP)

AP - Firefighters took advantage of cooler temperatures and higher humidity overnight to make progress containing a blaze burning through the mountains in Santa Barbara County before hotter, drier conditions return.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:47 am

Indian Kashmir's top official quits

The top elected official in Indian Kashmir announced his resignation Monday after weeks of violent protests over the transfer of government land to a Hindu shrine in the Muslim-majority region.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:44 am

Men Over 40 Could Face Fertility Problems As Well - eFluxMedia

Source: Google News | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:43 am

Kashmir leader quits in land row

The chief minister of Indian-administered Kashmir offers to resign after protests over the transfer of land to a Hindu shrine.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:42 am

Second man held in French students' murder - CNN International

Source: Google News | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:42 am

Cleveland Indians' CC Sabathia all but gone - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com

Source: Google News | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:41 am

Bush: Olympic Boycott Would Insult Chinese

Speaking to reporters Sunday ahead of the start of the summit of the Group of Eight industrialized nations in Japan, Bush said he did not need to boycott the ceremony to show his position on religious freedom and human rights in China. Bush said if he failed to attend the Games it would "make it more difficult to be able to speak more frankly with
Source: Digg | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:40 am

Bomb at Indian embassy kills 41 in Afghanistan (Reuters)

Reuters - A suicide car bomber rammed two diplomatic vehicles entering the Indian Embassy in Kabul on Monday, killing 41 people and wounding 141, Afghan authorities said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:38 am

Nadal ends Federer's reign - San Jose Mercury News

Source: Google News | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:37 am

9 injured in Pamplona bull-running

Nine people have been injured in the first day of the running of the bulls in Pamplona, the Spanish Red Cross said Monday.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:37 am

Noise inescapable in some flagship national parks (AP)

AP - A few times a year, Bryson Garbett loads up his family and heads to a national park, often one in southern Utah.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:32 am

Noise inescapable in some flagship national parks

A few times a year, Bryson Garbett loads up his family and heads to a national park, often one in southern Utah.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:32 am

40 dead in suicide attack on India's Afghanistan embassy

KABUL (AFP) - A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-filled car into the gates of the Indian embassy in Afghanistan on Monday, killing more than 40 people including four Indian nationals, officials said.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:30 am

Saving Michael Vick's dogs

Pit bulls rescued from football star Michael Vick's fighting ring get new leash on life thanks to novel therapy effort.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:27 am

Israel to receive report on long-missing airman

JERUSALEM (AP) -- An Israeli negotiator was in Europe on Monday to pick up a report compiled by Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas on a long-missing Israeli airman, part of a prisoner-swap deal between the two sides, defense officials said....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:36 a... | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:21 am

Lewis Hamilton Wins the British Grand Prix

"Thank you so much guys. I know it's been a tough weekend but we pulled it together when it mattered. Oh my god, we did it."Lewis Hamilton on the team McLaren radio
Source: Digg | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:20 am

On sale now in Jerusalem: Priestly garments

In a stuffy basement off an Old City alleyway in Jerusalem, tailors using ancient texts as a blueprint have begun making a curious line of clothing they hope will be worn by priests in a reconstructed Jewish Temple.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:17 am

Vietnam Miss Universe

In this photo released by the Miss Universe 2008 organization, Siera Robertson, Miss Guam 2008, poses for a photo in her BSC swim wear at Diamond Bay Resort & Golf, in Nha Trang, Friday July 4, 2008...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:12 am

Jerusalem Diary

The only job for a 'fluffy, disabled, ethnic chick'
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:10 am

G8 accused of backtracking on Africa pledges

TOYAKO, Japan (Reuters) - G8 leaders lunched and talked with African heads of state at a luxury hotel on Monday as activists accused the rich nations' club of backpedaling on pledges to double aid to the world's poorest continent.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:08 am

Gabriel Ferez (left) and Laurent Bonomo

Undated handout picture released by Scotland Yard shows a combination photo of Gabriel Ferez (left) and Laurent Bonomo, the two French students stabbed to death in London. A 33-year-old man turned himself...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:02 am

Dictionary’s new entries debut

The latest edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary includes about 100 newly added words that have taken root in the American lexicon.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:02 am

61 Famous Deaths That Shocked Us [PICs]

Gallery of some famous people whose deaths impacted our lives in one way or another. Take a look.
Source: Digg | 7 Jul 2008 | 8:00 am

Key 10-year JGB yield briefly rises to 1.700%+

(Kyodo) _ The yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond briefly rose to the 1.7 percent level Monday for the first time in about two weeks as investors sold bonds due to a...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:59 am

China presses Dalai Lama ahead of Games

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's stance on future talks with envoys of the Dalai Lama rests on how he answers demands not to disrupt next month's Beijing Olympics, an official said, highlighting intense anxieties about the Games.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:58 am

Ingrid Betancourt (2ndleft) and her mother Yolanda Pulecio (right) leave a Paris restaurant

Former French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt (2ndleft) and her mother Yolanda Pulecio (right) leave a restaurant July 6 in Paris. Betancourt faced Monday new appeals that she run for president of...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:56 am

Dominique De Villepin (centre) has lunch with Ingrid Betancourt (right) and her mother Yolanda Pulecio (left)

Former French prime minister Dominique De Villepin (centre) has lunch with former French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt (right) and her mother Yolanda Pulecio (left) July 6 in Paris. Betancourt faced...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:56 am

People hold a colombian flag as they gather in Paris to celebrate the release of Ingrid Betancourt

People hold a colombian flag as they gather in front of the Paris city hall, July 4 to celebrate the release of Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt earlier. Betancourt faced Monday new appeals that she...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:56 am

Japan G8 US Tanzania

US President George W. Bush, left, talks with Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete during a joint statement Monday, July 7, 2008 in the lakeside resort of Toyako on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. (AP...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:45 am

28 killed, 141 wounded in blast in Afghan capital

A suicide car bomb exploded outside the Indian Embassy in central Kabul on Monday, killing 28 people and wounding 141 in the deadliest attack this year in the Afghan capital, officials...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:41 am

G-8 summit opens with spotlight on aid for Africa

RUSUTSU, Japan (AP) -- Aid for Africa - and whether enough was coming from the world's major economic powers - was in the spotlight Monday as the Group of Eight nations planned to meet with seven African leaders at its annual summit....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:36 a... | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:39 am

3RD LD: BOJ lowers assessment for 8 of 9 regional economies+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO, COMMENT IN 13TH TO 15TH GRAFS) The Bank of Japan on Monday revised downward its assessment of economic activities for eight of the country's nine regions,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:33 am

Researchers link maternal instincts, tots' smiles

A new study explains the neurological roots of maternal bonding and may help doctors understand what can sometimes hinder that ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:32 am

India Kashmir Attack

Indian paramilitary soldiers come out of a residential house cordoned off after a search operation in Karan Nagar, near Srinagar India, Monday, July 7, 2008. Suspected separatist guerrillas lobbed a grenade,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:29 am

2ND LD: 28 killed, 141 wounded in blast at Indian Embassy in Kabul+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH HIGHER CASUALTY TOLL, INDIAN GOV'T REACTION) At least 28 people were killed and more than 140 people were wounded in a suicide attack targeting the Indian
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:27 am

2ND LD: Tokyo stocks rise, Nikkei snaps 12-day losing streak+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING DETAILS AND PRICES) Tokyo stocks reversed earlier losses to close higher Monday, with the key Nikkei index snapping its 12-day losing streak, as investor ...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:23 am

Afghanistan Explosion

An Afghan child wounded in a suicide attack near the Indian Embassy in central Kabul cries on a hospital bed as she asks her mother in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, July 7, 2008. A suicide car bomb exploded...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:19 am

REFILING: S. Korea's president replaces 3 Cabinet ministers+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: FIXING TYPO IN 5TH GRAF) South Korean President Lee Myung Bak on Monday replaced his health, agriculture and education ministers but retained Prime Minister Han Seung...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:16 am

Canadian death toll in Afghanistan: 87 soldiers, one diplomat

Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:08 am

At least 28 killed in Kabul blast

A suicide car bomb exploded outside the Indian Embassy in central Kabul on Monday, killing 28 people and wounding 141, officials said.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:06 am

S. Korea's president replaces 3 Cabinet ministers+

(Kyodo) _ South Korean President Lee Myung Bak on Monday replaced his health, agriculture and education ministers but retained Prime Minister Han Seung Soo and other key ministers,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:06 am

Draft G8 statement light on details to tackle climate change

Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:06 am

Fukuda to work with Brown, Merkel for 'fruitful' climate change result+

TOYAKO, Japan, July 7 (Kyodo) _ Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda agreed with the leaders of Britain and Germany in separate talks Monday to cooperate to seek a "fruitful" result in...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:05 am

Authorities examine Pakistan blast site

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Investigators on Monday examined the site of a suicide blast that targeted police in the nation's capital as officials sorted out clues about the alleged attacker....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:36 a... | 7 Jul 2008 | 7:04 am

Deadly attacks further divide East and West Jerusalem

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

Pakistan blast kills at least 15

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

California's fiscal woes largely of its own making

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

For Palestinian swimmers, it's a chance to swim

There's no Olympic-sized pool in the territories and no training budget to speak of, but two athletes are on their way to the Games
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 7 Jul 2008 | 6:48 am

Obama, McCain set to duel over economy

PHOENIX (Reuters) - The presidential candidates will duel over the economy this week, with Republican Sen. John McCain touting proposals he says will stimulate job growth and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama discussing economic security for families.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 6:47 am

Afghan Explosion

Afghan policemen investigate at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan Monday, July 7, 2008. A suicide car bomb exploded near the Indian Embassy in central Kabul early Monday, killing 28 people...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 6:38 am

Japan G 8

Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe, right, and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown look on at the Outreach working lunch in Toyako, Japan, Monday, July 7, 2008.The leaders of the G8 nations are here to attend...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 7 Jul 2008 | 6:17 am

Living with the pain of the new economy

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Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 7 Jul 2008 | 6:04 am

Union staff allege pressure to elect Hargrove's chosen one

Canadian Auto Workers staff are complaining about push to support Ken Lewenza to replace retiring Buzz Hargrove as union chief
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:45 am

Coca-Cola settles stockholder lawsuit with 137 million

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has agreed to pay 137.5 million dollars to settle a stockholder lawsuit accusing it of price inflation, The Wall Street Journal has reported on its website.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:43 am

Nadal shocks Federer at Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal won his fifth Grand Slam title -- and first outside of France -- by knocking off five-time defending Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in five thrilling sets.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:41 am

Bindi takes on Barbie

The US doll market is about to be hit by a 25cm talking Bindi Irwin doll dressed in khakis and delivering a message about conservation. Accessories include sports binoculars, and a camera, plus other outback gear. The set also...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:30 am

China seen as reneging on media-freedom vow

Foreign journalists, local sources suffering intimidation ranging from surveillance to beatings and death threats, rights group reports
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:28 am

Canada considered charging overseas child abuser

Officials weighed invoking rarely used Criminal Code provision for B.C. man who eventually pleaded guilty to molesting a boy in Thailand, documents say
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:22 am

Military showed little enthusiasm in Arctic sovereignty patrol, report says

Defending Arctic sovereignty is supposed to be a major priority under goals the Harper government set when it took office
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:22 am

Technology reshapes America's classrooms

BOSTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - From online courses to kid-friendly laptops and virtual teachers, technology is spreading in America's classrooms, reducing the need for textbooks, notepads, paper and in some cases even the schools themselves.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:14 am

California firefighters brace for new heat wave

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Weary California firefighters braced on Sunday for another heat wave in the next few days as they battled to bring two major blazes threatening towns along the central coast under control.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:01 am

Plane Crashes In Mexico, U.S. Pilot Killed

A Michigan company's plane carrying auto parts for a General Motors Corp. plant crashed as it was trying to land in northern Mexico, killing the pilot and severely injuring the co-pilot.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Bush: Skipping Olympics Would Be An Insult

At a press conference in advance of the G-8 Summit, President Bush said boycotting the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, as some other world leaders have pledged, would make it more difficult to speak frankly to China's leadership.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

NZer boasted of killing actress, inquest told

SYDNEY- A New Zealander was one of two people who allegedly boasted they were responsible for the "bizarre" death in Sydney of American actress Joyce Germain, an inquest has been told. Ms Germain, 59, was found in the bathroom...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 7 Jul 2008 | 5:00 am

Cholesterol drugs urged for kids

For the first time, an influential doctors group is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems.
Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 7 Jul 2008 | 4:56 am

UAE Cancels $7 Billion Debt Owed By Iraq

The United Arab Emirates canceled all its Iraqi debt and moved to restore a full diplomatic mission in Baghdad. The move is part of a recent warming between Iraq's Shiite-led government and its mostly Sunni Muslim neighbors.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 4:30 am

Weather aids tired firefighters in Calif.

Firefighters on Sunday took advantage of cooler, damper weather to battle a vast blaze ravaging Santa Barbara County before the ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 4:28 am

Conservatives to battle McCain over platform

Conservative activists are preparing to battle Sen. John McCain's allies, hoping to prevent his views on global warming, immigration, stem cell research and campaign finance from becoming enshrined in the party's official platform at the convention.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 7 Jul 2008 | 4:21 am

Gap fire 'still a gorilla'

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 4:16 am

One month to go - Beijing prepares to deliver

BEIJING (Reuters) - With a month remaining until the opening ceremony of one of the most scrutinized Olympic Games in history, the time has come for Beijing to deliver on seven years of promises and billions of dollars spent.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 7 Jul 2008 | 4:05 am

Hardwired for fat: scientists identify obesity gene

PARIS (AFP) - British and French scientists have identified several variants of a single gene that boost the risk of obesity, according to a study published Sunday in the British journal Nature.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 3:21 am

Bush defends decision to attend Olympics

President Bush on Sunday defended his decision to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games next month, saying ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 3:18 am

NYT: Facebooker who friended Obama

Last year, Hillary Clinton's chief strategist said Barack Obama’s supporters “look like Facebook.” Chris Hughes takes that as a compliment. The Facebook co-founder's work on the Obama campaign has revolutionized the use of the Web as a political tool.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 7 Jul 2008 | 3:05 am

Alex Rodriguez's wife to file for divorce

Alex Rodriguez’s wife will file for divorce Monday, according to media reports. Cynthia Rodriguez, who married the New York Yankees star in 2002, says the marriage is over because of the All-Star third baseman’s extramarital affairs, according to reports that appeared Sunday on the Web sites of Houston television station KTRK and The Miami Herald.

Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines | 7 Jul 2008 | 2:36 am

Gains in Iraq may lead to pullouts

Security in Iraq continues to improve even after the withdrawal of nearly 25% of U.S. combat brigades, increasing the prospects ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 2:36 am

Freed Colombian hostages urge hope

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Freed after years as rebel-held hostages, French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and four Colombian police officers sent messages of hope in a radio broadcast Sunday to captives still detained in remote jungle camps....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:36 a... | 7 Jul 2008 | 2:33 am

Blast Strikes Pakistani Police Station

A notorious Pakistani tribal warlord with strong links to al Qaeda and the Taliban is at the center of investigation following a brutal suicide attack in Islamabad which, according to some accounts, killed up to 19 people, mostly policemen.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 7 Jul 2008 | 2:30 am

The reign falls at Wimbledon

Lionhearted Nadal dethrones Federer in a five-set Wimbledon marathon match for the ages
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 7 Jul 2008 | 2:21 am

CFL stunned by death of a giant

Bob Ackles, 69, the B.C. Lions' president and chief executive officer, suffered a fatal heart attack near the family's cabin
Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 7 Jul 2008 | 2:16 am

Axe-murder accused appears in court

A man accused of murdering his wife and two grandchildren and attacking his daughter with an axe has appeared in a south-west New South Wales court. The 69-year-old Cowra man appeared at Wagga Wagga Local Court via video link from...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 7 Jul 2008 | 2:15 am

In a twist, USA's Asians are heading to the Mountain West

In a surprising twist to historical settlement patterns, growing numbers of Asian Americans are beginning to bail from the places ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 2:12 am

New method: More meds, more quickly for type 2 diabetes

For years, doctors have followed a standard approach to treating their type 2 diabetes patients. But a new attitude is evolving ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 1:30 am

Elderly Woman Frees Child Slaves

Parents forced to sell their children are given another way out of poverty.
Source: ABC News: International | 7 Jul 2008 | 12:14 am

Mexico denies U.S. banned country's produce

Mexico's Agriculture Department is denying reports that the United States will close its borders to some Mexican produce.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 7 Jul 2008 | 12:11 am

Fatal Pakistan blast year after Red Mosque crackdown

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A suicide attacker detonated explosives near a police station in Pakistan's capital overnight, killing at least 15 people, mostly police officers, and wounding dozens more, officials said. The evening blast...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 7 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

TV shows bodies exhumed at Israeli cemetery

JERUSALEM - Israel TV has shown video of tractors digging up coffins at a cemetery for dead Lebanese and Palestinian fighters. The TV report said this was part of a prisoner swap between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel approved the...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 6 Jul 2008 | 11:30 pm

Man dies during bull running festival

PAMPLONA - An unidentified man died Sunday after falling from an ancient wall that circles the old quarter of the northeastern city of Pamplona during the first day of its annual running of the bull festivities, officials said. A...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 6 Jul 2008 | 11:23 pm

Freed hostage to write play about her captivity

PARIS - Ingrid Betancourt, freed from six years of captivity in a Colombian jungle, plans to write a play about her experience that she said in an interview published Sunday will plumb the soul of the human condition. "People must...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 6 Jul 2008 | 11:00 pm

Hospital lockdown after threat to shooting victim

SYDNEY- A man involved in a shooting at a beachside suburb on Saturday has left a Sydney hospital because of fears someone was coming after him, a hospital spokeswoman has said. The 27-year-old man had been recovering from surgery...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 6 Jul 2008 | 10:56 pm

British security cameras also catch commonplace offenses

Anti-terror security cameras throughout Britain also catch petty crimes, with some feeling they are being used unfairly.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 6 Jul 2008 | 10:26 pm

Photo girl defends naked cover shot

SYDNEY - The young Australian girl whose naked photo appeared on the cover of an arts magazine, sparking a major controversy, has defended the picture, saying she is proud of it. Art Monthly Australia magazine sparked fresh outrage...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 6 Jul 2008 | 10:00 pm

Nadal Wins Epic Match At Wimbledon

On Sunday, Roger Federer lost to Rafael Nadal in a marathon five-set match. Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated talks to host Andrea Seabrook about Sunday's record-breaking championship match.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 6 Jul 2008 | 9:06 pm

U.N. Official Shot To Death In Somalia

Gunmen opened fire on people leaving a mosque in Somalia's capital, killing one of the country's senior U.N. officials and wounding his son and another man, a witness and a family member said.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm

Through Ads, Candidates Vie For Hispanic Voters

Barack Obama and John McCain have both released television advertisements in Spanish. Hispanics make up big parts of the population in several key swing states, and the ads are just one sign that the campaigns are taking them seriously.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 6 Jul 2008 | 8:39 pm

Afghans: Wedding Party Bombed, 27 Dead

Afghan officials say fighter aircraft battling militants in Afghanistan accidentally killed up to 27 Afghans walking to a wedding ceremony early today. But the U.S. military blames the claims on militant propaganda.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 8:16 pm

US firefighters struggle to contain blazes

A wildfire threatening thousands of homes in Southern California is straining resources as crews struggled to contain hundreds of other blazes around the state. "The firefighters are stretched thin, they are exhausted," and some...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 6 Jul 2008 | 8:15 pm

In Iraq, Diplomatic Stalemate Over U.S. Presence

Negotiations have stalled between the U.S. and Iraq over the future role of American troops there. The so-called "status of forces agreement" is in trouble — and Iraqi leaders are considering alternative proposals. NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro in Baghdad speaks to host Andrea Seabrook about the dispute.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 6 Jul 2008 | 8:00 pm

U.S. Spying On Iraqi Army

The U.S. is using satellites in Iraq — but not just to spy on its enemies, the insurgents; Americans are also monitoring their allies, the Iraqi army. John Pike, of GlobalSecurity.org, talks to Andrea Seabrook about the strategy.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 6 Jul 2008 | 8:00 pm

YouTube Monks Storm European Pop Charts

The monks of Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Austria sing ancient Gregorian chants in their 12th-century church — and then post them to YouTube. Their technological savvy landed them a record deal, and now their album is storming the European charts and arriving in America. Father Karl Wallner talks to host Andrea Seabrook about balancing pop stardom with the religious life.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 6 Jul 2008 | 8:00 pm

Fires Pose Risks For Archaeological Sites

With drought, high temperatures and bark beetle infestations, conditions are ripe across the West for catastrophic forest fires. And that's making archaeologists very nervous. Fires may destroy thousands of ancient Native American artifacts and may expose other sites to looters.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 6 Jul 2008 | 8:00 pm

Evangelical Leader Discusses Candidates

Jim Wallis, the editor and founder of Sojourners magazine, talks to host Andrea Seabrook about the evolving evangelical movement, Barack Obama's plans to continue and retool President Bush's office of faith-based initiatives, and what he hopes to see from the John McCain campaign.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 6 Jul 2008 | 8:00 pm

Medical Flights Under Scrutiny After Fatalities

Seventeen people have died in crashes this year involving medical aircraft, putting 2008 on pace to be the deadliest year ever for emergency flights. Critics contend there are too many aircraft and too many unnecessary flights.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 6 Jul 2008 | 8:00 pm

Bush defends decisions on North Korea, Olympics as leaders focus on climate change, gas prices

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 6 Jul 2008 | 6:56 pm

Al-Maliki: Iraq Defeated Terrorism

Iraq's prime minister said yesterday that the government has defeated terrorism in the country, a sign of growing confidence after recent crackdowns against Sunni extremists and Shiite militias.
Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 5:28 pm

Political Prisoners' Union Established in Russia

A spokesman for the banned the National Bolshevik party says it has established a union of political prisoners.
Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 4:57 pm

Bertha to get Bigger, Could Become First Hurricane

Tropical Storm Bertha is approaching warmer waters and is likely to strengthen during the next couple of days.
Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 3:25 pm

Candidates Try To Woo Latinos

Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are courting the Latino vote this campaign season. The Rev. Luis Cortes, one of the country's most influential Latino leaders, talks about what Hispanics want from a presidential candidate.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 6 Jul 2008 | 2:56 pm

Bush To Prod G-8 Leaders On AIDS Funding

Global health will be on the agenda at this week's Group of Eight summit. President Bush hopes the other leaders will keep a promise: They pledged billions of dollars to fight AIDS and other diseases in the developing world.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 6 Jul 2008 | 2:39 pm

Israel Reopens Gaza Crossing Despite Rockets

Israel has opened its border crossings with the Gaza Strip after closing them once again because of Palestinian rocket fire.
Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 2:23 pm

Oil-Rich United Arab Emirates Cancels Total Iraq Debt

The United Arab Emirates canceled billions of dollars of Iraqi debt and moved to restore a full diplomatic mission in Baghdad, evidence of Iraq's improved security and growing acceptance of its Shiite-led government.
Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 1:52 pm

U.N. Official Killed in Somalia Shooting

Gunmen opened fire on people leaving a mosque in Somalia's capital on Sunday night, killing one of the country's senior U.N. officials and wounding his son and another man, a witness and a family member said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 1:38 pm

Islamabad: 15 Dead in Blast Targeting Police

A homicide attacker detonated explosives near a police station in Pakistan's capital on Sunday, killing at least 15 people, mostly police officers, and wounding dozens more, officials said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2008 | 9:30 am