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Russia Waging War Against AIDS May 31, 2006
Russia is on the cusp of a catastrophe. The UNAIDS report published yesterday says the global rate of new HIV infections peaked in the 1990s. In Russia, the rate of infection continues to accelerate faster than most other countries in the world.
Virus Strikes Cruise Ship May 31, 2006
Two hundred passengers aboard a luxury cruise ship have been struck down with a vomiting virus, forcing their £1,000 seven-day cruise to end a day early.
US Offers Iran Direct Talks May 31, 2006
The US says it is ready to join direct multilateral talks with Iran on its nuclear programme if Tehran suspends disputed nuclear activities.
Drug cocktail blamed for 48 deaths in Detroit May 31, 2006
A dangerous drug cocktail that combines cocaine or heroin with a pain killer is being blamed for at least 48 deaths over the past ten days in Detroit and the surrounding area, local officials said Tuesday.
Some left-wingers mad at Hillary Clinton May 31, 2006
U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton`s move to the middle of the road has cost her some support on the left wing of the Democratic Party, a report says.
Wind surfer plucked from Pacific May 31, 2006
California sheriff`s deputies used a helicopter to pluck a wind surfer from the Pacific as he was being blown out to sea.
German Figures Suggest Economy Recovering May 31, 2006
Germany's retail sales rose in April, indicating that Europe's largest economy is improving, data shows.
Milosevic Not Poisoned, UN Finds May 31, 2006
There is no evidence to suggest that former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was poisoned, according to a United Nations investigation.
Circus Clowns Banned from Using Water May 31, 2006
Circus clowns have been warned to stop throwing water at each other or risk violating a drought order.
UK Tax Credit Overpay at 2Bn Pounds May 31, 2006
More than £2bn of tax credits has been overpaid for a second year running, the government is expected to confirm.
UK Thinking of Reintroducing Boar Hunting May 30, 2006
The government that banned fox hunting has moved a step closer yesterday to reintroducing a blood sport that died out in Britain during the reign of the Stuarts.
EU Passengers Face Delays Getting Into US May 30, 2006
The European Union and the United States today vowed to strike a new deal allowing European airliners to transfer passenger data to US authorities, after the European Court of Justice today ruled the existing deal illegal.
Daewoo Founder Sentenced to 10 Yrs for Fraud May 30, 2006
Kim Woo-Choong, the founder of Daewoo, the Korean industrial conglomerate, was today sentenced to ten years in prison for fraud and embezzlement following the collapse of the business under $82 billion (£43.8bn) of debt in 1999.
New Paris Rioting May 30, 2006
Police sent reinforcements to the troubled northern Paris suburbs today after a night of rioting revived fear of a return of the violence that raged through France’s immigrant housing estates last autumn.
Drug Users Should Not Be In Jail, Says Law Lord May 30, 2006
Lord Phillips, the Lord Chief Justice, said overcrowding was proving "absolutely fatal" to efforts to tackle the treatment of inmates, and urged judges not to send convicts to prison unless absolutely necessary.
Ukraine Footballers Get Sex Incentive May 30, 2006
Ukraine’s players have been promised quality time with their wives if they reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Mount St. Helens Stirring May 30, 2006
Mount St. Helens shot a steam and ash plume at least 16,000 feet into the air Monday after a large rockfall from the lava dome in the volcano's crater, scientists said.
Ghost Ship Reaches Barbados May 29, 2006
The white ghost ship rolled in the Atlantic swell as the rescue boats approached it 70 nautical miles off Ragged Point, one of the most easterly places on the Caribbean island of Barbados.
Rapper Facing Jail for Song Dissing France May 29, 2006
One of France's most popular rappers will appear in court today charged with offending public decency with a song in which he referred to France as a "slut" and vowed to "piss" on Napoleon and Charles de Gaulle. Monsieur R, whose real name is Richard Makela, could face three years in prison or a €75,000 (£51,000) fine after an ...
MI5 Stretched, 20 Terrorist Plots May 29, 2006
Twenty "major conspiracies" by Islamist terrorists in Britain have been uncovered by the security services, John Reid, the home secretary, has disclosed.
Babies Aborted for Imperfections May 29, 2006
The ethical storm over abortions has been renewed as it emerged that terminations are being carried out for minor, treatable birth defects.
Iran Slowing Nuclear Fuel Thrust May 29, 2006
After boasting last month that it had joined the "nuclear club" by successfully enriching uranium on an industrial scale — and portraying its action as irreversible — Iran appears to have slowed its drive to produce nuclear fuel, according to European diplomats who have reviewed reports from inspectors inside the country.
2 CBS Crew Killed, 1 Injured, in Iraq May 29, 2006
Two journalists working for CBS News were among four people killed when a car bomb hit a U.S. military patrol in Baghdad on Monday.
75 Guantanamo Prisoners go on Hunger Strike May 29, 2006
Seventy-five prisoners at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo were on a hunger strike on Monday, joining a few who have refused food and been force-fed since August, a military official said.
500 Jobs to Go at Vodafone May 29, 2006
Arun Sarin, the under-pressure chief executive of Vodafone, will unveil a deep cost-cutting programme tomorrow alongside record annual pre-tax losses of around £15bn.
Bush Administration Planted News Stories? May 29, 2006
Federal authorities are actively investigating dozens of American television stations for broadcasting items produced by the Bush administration and major corporations, and passing them off as normal news. Some of the fake news segments talked up success in the war in Iraq, or promoted the companies' products.
US Urges India to Cut Import Duties May 29, 2006
A senior U.S. trade official on Monday urged India to cut import duties and other barriers to trade, saying it would help bring the two countries closer to the shared goal of doubling their two-way trade in three years.
Novices Find Wreck of HMS Resolution May 29, 2006
A fisherman and a novice diver may have made a remarkable discovery in British waters close to the Sussex coast - the wreck of the famous 17th-century warship, HMS Resolution.
Bloggers Protected By Shield Laws May 29, 2006
In a decision that could set the tone for journalism in the digital age, a California appeals court ruled Friday that bloggers, like traditional reporters, have the right to keep their sources confidential.
Britain Debuts Biodegradable Plastic Bottle May 29, 2006
It is the container that could launch a revolution. The first biodegradable bottle has gone on sale in Britain, raising hopes we may one day stop adding to the mountain of plastic packaging accumulating in shopping baskets and landfill sites.
Bomb Blast Kills 11 Laborers in Baghdad May 29, 2006
A bomb killed 11 laborers traveling in a bus near the Iraqi town of Baquba on Monday, police sources said.
Ken Loach Wins Palme d’Or May 29, 2006
"The Wind That Shakes the Barley," a film about the Irish rebellion against British rule and the country's subsequent civil war, won the top prize at the 59th Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. This was the 13th time Ken Loach, at 69 the oldest director in competition this year, had brought a film to Cannes. He has won ...
Pentagon Seeking Non-Nuclear Tips for Sub Missiles May 29, 2006
The Pentagon is pressing Congress to approve the development of a new weapon that would enable the United States to carry out nonnuclear missile strikes against distant targets within an hour.
Volcano’s Lake Turns Red May 29, 2006
A lake atop a rumbling volcano on the South Pacific island of Ambae has changed color from blue to bright red, puzzling scientists.
Chicago Trying ‘Middle Class’ Wage May 28, 2006
Chicago may become the first city in the nation to require "big box" retailers like Wal-Mart or Home Depot to pay employees a "living wage" of at least $10 an hour plus $3 an hour in benefits.
Iraqi Tennis Team Coach & Players Shot May 28, 2006
The coach of Iraq's tennis team and two players were shot dead in Baghdad on Thursday, said Iraqi Olympic officials.
Chicken vs. Egg, Finally an Answer May 28, 2006
It's a question that has baffled scientists, academics and pub bores through the ages: What came first, the chicken or the egg?
Israel Accepts Lebanon Cease-Fire May 28, 2006
After several hours of cross-border fighting, Israel on Sunday accepted a cease-fire request from Lebanon, submitted through the United Nations, according to Maj. Gen. Udi Ada, who heads Israel's Northern Command.
First-time Skydiver Falls to Death May 28, 2006
A first-time skydiver slipped from her harness during a jump Saturday and fell to her death, authorities said.
Burma Extends Suu Kyi’s Detention May 28, 2006
Burma's military rulers have extended the detention under house arrest of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, government officials have said.
Arcelor to Merge with Severstal May 28, 2006
Steel-maker Arcelor has announced plans to merge with Russian firm Severstal, in a move aimed at blocking a hostile takeover by rival Mittal.
1,000 UK Deserters May 28, 2006
More than 1,000 members of the British military have deserted the armed forces since the start of the 2003 Iraq war, the BBC has discovered.
Man Throws Self & Children Off Balcony May 28, 2006
A man killed his two young children Saturday by throwing them off the 15th floor of a landmark South Beach hotel and then jumped to his own death, police said.
Huge Indonesian Quake May 27, 2006
More than 2,700 people have been killed and thousands more injured by a strong earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Java, officials have said.
White House: Immigration Analagous to Speeding? May 27, 2006
The White House on Friday said a Senate bill that would grant legal status to illegal immigrants is analogous to a traffic law that allows a speeder to pay a fine and continue driving.
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