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Greek Hotel Staff Will Face Criminal Charges October 29, 2006
The Greek tourist industry has reacted with shock to the deaths of two British children who fell victim to carbon monoxide poisoning at a hotel in Corfu.
Plane Crashes Near Nigerian Capital October 29, 2006
A passenger jet has crashed near the Nigerian capital, Abuja, police say.
Israeli Planes Fire on German Navy Vessels October 25, 2006
Israel denied a German newspaper report on Wednesday that two of its air force planes had fired twice as they flew over a German navy vessel patrolling the Lebanon coast.
Hacker Claims iPod Crack October 25, 2006
A hacker known for cracking the copy-protection technology in DVDs claims to have unlocked the playback restrictions of Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod and iTunes music products and plans to license his code to others.
Lik-Sang Closing October 24, 2006
Lik-Sang.com, the popular gaming retailer from Hong Kong, has today announced that it is forced to close down due to multiple legal actions brought against it by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Sony claimed that Lik-Sang infringed its trade marks, copyright and registered design rights by selling Sony PSP consoles from ...
DNA in Drinking Water Aiding Germs? October 24, 2006
DNA that helps make germs resistant to medicines may increasingly be appearing as a pollutant in the water.
Bread Consumption Linked to Kidney Cancer October 24, 2006
A diet high in refined cereals, and bread in particular, is associated with an elevated risk of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), the main type of kidney cancer, according to a study in Italy.
Hot Dog Eatery Forced to Change Name October 24, 2006
In the dog-eat-dog world of hot dog restaurants, the Pittsburgh location has decided to settle and change its name to Franktuary.
Ford Reports 3rd Quarter Loss of $5.8Bn October 23, 2006
The Ford Motor Company, mired in one of the worst financial crises in its 103-year history, reported today that it lost $5.8 billion in the third quarter because of sluggish sales and the cost of its restructuring plans.
China May Require Bloggers to Use Real Names October 23, 2006
The Internet Society of China has recommended to the government that bloggers be required to use their real names when they register blogs, state media said on Monday, in the latest attempt to regulate free-wheeling Web content.
Rubber Bullets Fired in Hungary October 23, 2006
Police in Hungary have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse protesters during commemorations of the 1956 uprising against Soviet rule.
Adding Wood to Plastic Makes it Stronger October 21, 2006
Scientists at the State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry are developing a way to add wood fiber to plastic to make it stronger.
George Michael Smokes Joint on TV October 21, 2006
George Michael praised marijuana and apparently smoked a joint during a recently taped television interview, prompting criticism from anti-drug campaigners Friday.
Corus Accepts £4.3BN Bid October 21, 2006
Anglo-Dutch steel firm Corus has confirmed it is accepting a £4.3bn ($8.1bn) takeover offer from Indian rival Tata Steel.
UK Home Office Plans Floating Prisons October 21, 2006
Home Secretary John Reid has been accused of panic measures over plans to use prison ships to ease overcrowding in jails in England and Wales.
Apple’s PC Market Share Jumps to 6.1% October 19, 2006
First on AI: Sales of Apple's Macintosh computers over the past twelve month's have grown faster than any other major PC manufacturer, boosting the company's share of the U.S. PC market to 6.1 percent, according to data released by Gartner on Wednesday.
Listening to a Cancer Spread October 18, 2006
Doctors looking to see if cancer has spread may be able to simply listen for it in the future, researchers reported.
Nevada Voting on Legalising Cannabis October 18, 2006
Gambling, prostitution, and now pot? Organizers of a Nevada ballot measure hope voters in a state where almost everything goes will go one better and legalize marijuana.
Wesley Snipes Indicted Over $12M Tax Fraud October 18, 2006
The Hollywood actor Wesley Snipes is being sought by federal investigators after he was charged with allegedly trying to defraud the US government of $12m (£6.4m) in taxes. If convicted, the film star faces up to 16 years in jail.
Motorola Reports 45% Drop in Profits October 17, 2006
Motorola Inc., the world's second-largest cell-phone maker after Finland's Nokia Corp., on Tuesday reported a 45 percent sharp decline in third-quarter profit.
Earnings for the third quarter were 968 million dollars, or 0.39 dollars a share, down from 1.75 billion dollars, or 0.69 dollars a share, a year earlier.
"While our third-quarter sales were slightly below our guidance, we are pleased ...
Nuclear Nations May Multiply : IAEA October 17, 2006
As if the obvious weren't obvious enough:
Mohamed ElBaradei, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), warned here on Monday that "up to 30 countries could develop the technology for nuclear weapons in a very short time."
The past decade's activities have been let's say, wimpish on nuclear proliferation. Iraq's hide and seek activities has been almost cartoonish ...
One Night at Prom – 160 Years in Prison October 17, 2006
A judge sentenced a minister's son Tuesday to 160 years in prison for killing his father, stepmother and two stepsisters so he could attend his high school prom in 1989.
Madonna’s Parenting Skills October 17, 2006
It amazes me that the world press, no, the world at large, take this woman for anything more than what she is - a liar.
Only a week or so ago when Madonna went to Malawi, do you remember the denials in the press regarding her adopting a baby? And yet now, magically, it seems that she has ...
Man Fined £200 for Putting Paper in Plastic R ... October 17, 2006
Magistrates have fined a man £200 after finding him guilty of putting paper in a recycling sack for bottles and cans only - breaking council rules.
Iceland to Resume Whaling October 17, 2006
Iceland is to resume commercial hunting of whales, the BBC has learned. Icelandic ships will take nine fin whales, an endangered species, and 30 minke whales each year.
Reuters Opens Online News Bureau October 16, 2006
Reuters Group Plc is opening a news bureau in the simulation game Second Life this week, joining a race by corporate name brands to take part in the hottest virtual world on the Internet.
N. Korea Accuses US of Waging Nuclear War October 16, 2006
Sometimes you see headlines that pop out at you. This was one of them. From the pages of Xinhua, the Chinese 'China View' website, and although it IS chinese there is remarkably little or no bias.
From the first paragraph you can see just how much of a Hermit Kingdom North Korea has become. Their top diplomats are deluded, playing ...
£8BN Bid for Scottish Widow October 16, 2006
It is believed an exploratory £8 billion takeover bid approach for Scottish Widows has been made to its parent, Lloyds TSB, by European insurance giants Axa and Swiss Re.
Chinese Border Guards Shoot Escaping Tibetan Refuge ... October 16, 2006
A new video allegedly showing Chinese forces shooting and killing at least one Tibetan refugee is prompting calls for an international inquiry from human rights groups.
Madonna Adoption Challenged in Court October 16, 2006
Madonna's hopes of adopting a Malawian child were in danger of being wrecked today as a legal challenge was mounted against the move by child protection groups in the country.
Zimbabwe Considering Allowing White Farmers Back In October 16, 2006
Zimbabwe, facing food shortages blamed partly on its large-scale seizures of white-owned farms, is considering allowing some interested whites to return to farming, a minister said.
Britain Short of Helicopters in Iraq & Afghani ... October 15, 2006
Britain is so short of helicopters in Afghanistan that military chiefs are being forced to scour the world for civilian aircraft to support its troops after the US rejected a plea to help plug the shortfall.
N. Korea Condems Resolution October 15, 2006
North Korea has denounced the UN Security Council resolution which imposes weapons and financial sanctions over its claimed nuclear test.
North Korea's UN ambassador said the Council had behaved like "gangsters" and any further US pressure would be seen as "a declaration of war".
The resolution was passed unanimously but China has expressed reservations.
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ...
Employee Sues BA For Crucifix Ban October 14, 2006
A committed Christian said she planned to take legal action against her employers British Airways after the airline ruled that displaying her crucifix breached uniform rules.
Mel Gibson Arrest Officer Probed October 13, 2006
The sheriff's deputy who arrested actor Mel Gibson for drunken driving has had his home searched by fellow officers investigating how a police account of the actor's anti-Semitic tirade was made public, it was reported on Thursday.
GE Earnings Top $40Billion October 13, 2006
General Electric Co. said Friday third-quarter net income rose 6%, matching forecasts, and sales increased 12% as the diversified manufacturer credited the growth to stronger industrial sales and financial-services revenue.
Thai Beheaded by Islamic Militants October 13, 2006
Suspected Islamic militants beheaded a Myanmar migrant worker in front of his teenage daughter in the most gruesome of a spate of attacks in Thailand's troubled south, police said on Friday.
Chinese Uncover 2,000-yr Old Tombs October 13, 2006
Chinese archaeologists have unearthed seven large tombs, including a grave of aristocrats, dating back 2,000 years in North China's Hebei Province.
Thai King Endorses Assembly October 12, 2006
The King of Thailand Thursday morning issued a royal command to appoint the 242-member National Legislative Assembly, a new body which will act as the country's parliament, local media reported.
French Approve Armenian Genocide Bill October 12, 2006
The French lower house of parliament on Thursday adopted a bill that would make it a crime to deny that the World War I massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turks was genocide.
Air Passengers to be Tagged? October 12, 2006
Electronically tagging passengers at airports could help the fight against terrorism, scientists have said.
129 Sri Lankan Soldiers Die in Bitter Battle October 12, 2006
At least 129 Sri Lankan army soldiers were killed in fierce fighting with Tamil Tiger rebels on Wednesday close to the northern city of Jaffna.
N. Korea Threatens More Tests October 12, 2006
As North Korea threatened to carry out further nuclear blasts, President George Bush insisted yesterday that the regime must face "serious repercussions" for Monday's claimed test at the United Nations and elsewhere. But he declared that the US had no intention of attacking the impoverished Communist country.
Red Cross Meets 9/11 Mastermind October 12, 2006
A Red Cross delegation has met with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and 13 other “high-value detainees” at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, a Pentagon spokesman said Thursday.
Kinky Friedman Not Invited to NAACP Event October 12, 2006
Kinky Friedman, whose racially charged comments have infuriated minority groups, is the only major gubernatorial candidate who won't speak at the Texas NAACP state convention this week, the event's coordinator confirmed Wednesday.
Friedman's campaign said he didn't receive an invitation.
"We're really disappointed that Kinky won't have an opportunity to speak with them. If they'd given him the time ...
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