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Russian Oil Pipeline Ruptures July 31, 2006
One of the main pipelines delivering oil from Russia to its European neighbours was ruptured at the weekend posing a serious environmental threat, a senior environmental official has said.
Activists Gets Conger-Cuddling Banned July 31, 2006
A fishing town has banned the sport of conger cuddling after an animal activist complained.
Woman Removed from Plane for Handbag Incident July 31, 2006
Armed police removed a woman from a Cathay Pacific flight after she refused to stow her Gucci handbag under the seat in front of her or in the cabin overhead, Apple Daily reported on Monday.
Pictures Proving Hezbollah Fighting in Suburbia July 30, 2006
This is the picture that damns Hezbollah. It is one of several, smuggled from behind Lebanon's battle lines, showing that Hezbollah is waging war amid suburbia.
James Bond Sound Stage Burned Down July 30, 2006
The large James Bond stage at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire has been destroyed by fire.
Pakistan Upgrades Nuclear Arsenal July 30, 2006
Pakistan will soon be able to strike every city in India using a new arsenal of plutonium warheads developed with Chinese help, according to senior generals and defence analysts.
NASA May Mothball Space Station Research July 30, 2006
NASA is considering shutting down all the research programs it conducts aboard the international space station for at least a year to fill a projected budget shortfall of up to $100 million, a top station manager said Thursday.
Maryland Man Charged with Setting Fire to Girlfrien ... July 30, 2006
A man was charged early Saturday with an attack on his girlfriend that left her with second- and third-degree burns on her upper body.
Mel Gibson ‘Sorry’ for Drink-Driving Di ... July 30, 2006
Hollywood actor and director Mel Gibson has said he is "ashamed" of the actions that led to his arrest for drink-driving early on Friday morning.
35+ Killed in Israeli Strike in Qana July 30, 2006
Dozens of people have been killed or injured in an Israeli air strike on a building near the southern Lebanese town of Qana, reports say.
Italians Pardon 12,000 Prisoners July 29, 2006
A pardon for 12,000 Italian prisoners to alleviate overcrowding sparked a row in the ruling coalition on Friday after it was extended to those guilty of corruption and white-collar crimes to get opposition support.
Please Don’t Feed the Homeless July 29, 2006
Las Vegas councillors have made it illegal to give food to homeless people.
Woman Ordered to Take Down Jehovah’s Witness ... July 28, 2006
A woman has been ordered by police to take down a sign on her garden gate which read "Our dogs are fed on Jehovah's Witnesses."
Kazaa Pays Out $115M to Settle Lawsuits July 27, 2006
By Holden Frith and agencies
The Times Online
The company that distributed Kazaa, a piece of file-sharing software which allowed internet users to swap copyrighted music and films, has paid $115 million (£61m) to settle lawsuits brought by the entertainment industry.
Sharman Networks, which produced and distributed the software, will compensate record labels including Universal Music, Warner ...
British Gas Raises Prices by 12.4% July 27, 2006
Millions of households were reeling from another rise in energy billsg today after British Gas said it would raise prices by as much as 12.4pc.
FireFox Hit by Trojan July 27, 2006
A new Trojan horse making the rounds has been installing itself as a Firefox extension, according to security company McAfee.
Korean Man Excretes 48 Cocaine Wraps in Nigeria July 27, 2006
A Korean man has excreted 48 wraps of cocaine, weighing a total of 1.6 kilos (3.5 lbs), since his arrested three days ago at a Nigerian airport, the country's narcotics agency said on Wednesday.
Spellcheck Firm Corrects Press Release July 27, 2006
A company that sells software to correct irritating Internet spelling mistakes has reissued its latest news release to correct a minor snafu.
UK Vote Urged on Decision for War July 27, 2006
Tony Blair is being urged to scrap the government's right to go to war without first seeking a vote in Parliament.
Yates Insane, Not Guilty July 27, 2006
In a dramatic turnaround from her first murder trial, Andrea Yates was found not guilty by reason of insanity Wednesday in the drowning of her children in the bathtub.
The Rise of the Superbugs July 25, 2006
More than 50,000 patients contracted one of the most serious hospital superbugs last year, a rise of more than 17 per cent on 2004, latest health figures reveal.
Iran Activist Snubs White House July 25, 2006
Iranian dissident Akbar Ganji declined to meet White House officials during a visit to the US, he has told the BBC.
Hezbollah Rejects Peace Proposals July 24, 2006
Lebanon’s parliament speaker, Hezbollah’s de facto negotiator, rejected proposals brought by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Monday, insisting a cease-fire must precede any talks about resolving Hezbollah’s presence in the south, an official close to the speaker said.
EU Wins African Fishing Rights July 24, 2006
The EU has signed its biggest-ever fisheries deal with an African nation, sparking a debate on whether Third World oceans should be exploited now that many European fish stocks have collapsed.
EU to Fund Embryo Cell Research July 24, 2006
Ministers from European Union member states have agreed to continue funding research on embryonic stem cells.
Pakistan Building a New Reactor July 24, 2006
A nuclear monitoring institute in the United States has published satellite images of what it says is a new nuclear reactor being built in Pakistan.
Inflatable Artwork Kills 2 After Loosing Moorings July 24, 2006
Two women were killed and 13 people injured when an inflatable sculpture was blown 70ft into the air by a gust of wind.
Bishop Says Flying ‘a Sin’ July 24, 2006
Flying abroad for a foreign holiday is "a sin" against the planet, one of Britain's leading bishops has declared.
New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s July 24, 2006
A blood test to detect Alzheimer's has been developed by scientists. The breakthrough means doctors could be able to diagnose the disease before any symptoms appear, allowing earlier treatment.
Heather Buys Home Near Sir Paul July 23, 2006
Heather Mills McCartney has bought a £550,000 home to share with baby Beatrice just a 15-minute drive from her estranged husband's estate, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
Microsoft Warns of Powerpoint Virus July 23, 2006
Microsoft Corp. warned about a new computer virus that exploits a vulnerability in its PowerPoint presentation software to allow hackers to infiltrate computer systems.
Landis Wins Tour-de-France July 23, 2006
Floyd Landis became the third American to win the Tour de France after a celebratory final stage into Paris won by Norwegian Thor Hushovd.
Saddam Taken to Hospital July 23, 2006
Iraq's former leader Saddam Hussein has been taken to hospital as a result of a hunger strike, prosecutors at his trial in Baghdad say.
Hezbollah Willing to Talk July 23, 2006
Hizbullah agreed to allow the Lebanese government to begin negotiations regarding kidnapped IDF soldiers, speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri revealed on Sunday.
Alleged Handshake Poisoner Acquitted July 23, 2006
A jury acquitted a man who had been charged with assault after authorities said an assistant prosecutor, police officer and courtroom bailiff got sick after shaking hands with him.
Deputy PM Failed to Declare Gifts to Customs July 23, 2006
John Prescott broke the rules on ministerial conduct at least three times when he accepted gifts and hospitality from a US billionaire.
Von Richtofen Heiress Killed Parents July 23, 2006
A descendant of the German World War I flying ace known as the Red Baron has been sentenced to 39 years in jail for killing her wealthy parents in Brazil.
Ta Mok, Khmer Rouge Butcher, Dies July 21, 2006
Ta Mok, one of the main leaders of Cambodia's brutal Khmer Rouge regime, has died in the capital Phnom Penh.
Israel Calls up Reservists July 21, 2006
Israel has called up thousands of reserve troops and told civilians to quit southern Lebanon immediately, amid threats of a large-scale incursion.
Supermarket Chain to Increase Cigarette Buying Age July 19, 2006
Asda is raising the age for buying cigarettes in its stores to 18, the supermarket chain announced today.
Bush Vetoes Stem Cell Bill July 19, 2006
President Bush on Wednesday used his veto power for the first time since taking office 5 1/2 years ago, saying that a embryonic stem-cell research bill "crossed a moral boundary."
Cruise Ship Tilts, Reminiscent of Titanic July 19, 2006
Holidaymakers clung on for dear life as their luxury cruiseship came close to capsizing, washing people out of the swimming pool "like a mini-tsunami" and scattering furniture overboard.
Blair’s Party £27 Million in the Red July 18, 2006
The Labour Party is in the red to the tune of £27m following last year's general election, according to accounts submitted to the Electoral Commission.
Herbal HRT May Cause Liver Damage July 18, 2006
Black cohosh, a herb popular for relieving hot flushes and other symptoms of menopause, may be linked to liver damage, the European medicines watchdog warned today.
London’s Exchange Surges to $1 Trillion a Day July 18, 2006
London has extended its domination of the market for foreign exchange trading, according to figures released by the UK, the US, Singapore and Canada.
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