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$82 a Day Cushy Jail in California April 30, 2007
Anyone convicted of a crime knows a debt to society often must be paid in jail. But a slice of Californians willing to supplement that debt with cash (no personal checks, please) are finding that the time can be almost bearable.
US Projects in Iraq, Crumbling Apart April 30, 2007
In a troubling sign for the American-financed rebuilding program in Iraq, inspectors for a federal oversight agency have found that in a sampling of eight projects that the United States had declared successes, seven were no longer operating as designed because of plumbing and electrical failures, lack of proper maintenance, apparent looting and expensive equipment that lay idle.
Fertiliser Bombers Jailed for Life April 30, 2007
The leader of a British al Qa'eda cell has been jailed for at least 20 years for plotting a bombing campaign to rival the September 11 terror attacks.
Deutsche Boerse Prepares $2.8Bn Bid April 30, 2007
Deutsche Boerse, the owner of the Frankfurt stock market, is mulling a bid for the New-York-based International Securities Exchange for around $2.8 billion, or $67.50 per share.
Prince Harry Off to Iraq April 30, 2007
The head of the British army said Monday that he had personally decided that Prince Harry, the third in line to the throne, will serve with a combat unit in Iraq.
Gen. Sir Richard Dannatt said the decision would be kept under review, but he hoped his statement would end media speculation on Harry’s deployment.
“I would urge that the somewhat ...
Star Trek’s Scotty’s Final Lift-off April 29, 2007
James Doohan, immortalized as "Scotty" from the sci-fi TV series "Star Trek", had a dream realized when his cremated remains reached suborbital space.
Bush Votes to Veto Iraq Pullout April 29, 2007
US President George Bush has warned Congress that he will continue vetoing war spending bills as long as they contain a timetable for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
Low Vitamin D Link to Cancer April 29, 2007
But research into vitamin D is suggesting both a plausible answer to this medical puzzle and a heretical notion: that cancers and other disorders in rich countries aren't caused mainly by pollutants but by a vitamin deficiency known to be less acute or even non-existent in poor nations.
Two Libyan Terror Suspects Could Be Released After ... April 29, 2007
Two Libyan terror suspects could be released within days after winning appeals against Home Office attempts to deport them. One of the men ,known only as DD, was found with a map marked with the flightpath to Birmingham International Airport.
The men opposed deportation by arguing they could be jailed and tortured if sent home.Under international laws, the UK does not deport ...
Jack Valenti Dies Aged 85 April 27, 2007
Jack Valenti, the former White House aide and film industry lobbyist who instituted the modern movie ratings system and guided Hollywood from the censorship era to the digital age, died Thursday. He was 85.
BBC Threatens to Drop Neighbours TV Program April 26, 2007
Long-running Australian soap Neighbours could be dropped by the BBC following protracted negotiations over broadcasting rights.
Arrest Warrant for Richard Gere April 26, 2007
An Indian court has issued an arrest warrant for Hollywood actor Richard Gere after he kissed Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty in public.
Hugh Grant for Food Attack April 26, 2007
Actor Hugh Grant has been arrested over an allegation he attacked a photographer in London, before throwing a tub of food at him.
74 Killed in Ethiopia Oil Field Attack April 24, 2007
Gunmen raided a Chinese-run oil field in eastern Ethiopia on Tuesday, killing 65 Ethiopians and nine Chinese workers, an official of the Chinese company said.
Cadbury Prosecuted over Salmonella April 23, 2007
Cadbury is to be prosecuted over last year’s salmonella outbreak which triggered the recall of one million chocolate bars, it has been announced.
Pope Ends State of Limbo April 23, 2007
Babies who die before being baptised will no longer be trapped in limbo following a decision by the Pope to abolish the concept from Roman Catholic teaching.
Yeltsin Dead at 76 April 23, 2007
Former President Boris Yeltsin, who hastened the collapse of the Soviet Union by scrambling atop a tank to rally opposition against a hard-line coup and later pushed Russia to embrace democracy and a market economy, died Monday at age 76.
China’s Plan to Censor Internet April 23, 2007
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Monday launched a campaign to rid the country's sprawling Internet of "unhealthy" content and make it a springboard for Communist Party doctrine, state television reported.
Hamas Urges Attack Against Israel April 22, 2007
The Islamic militant group Hamas urged Palestinians to ratchet up attacks against Israel on Sunday, after nine Palestinians were killed in a surge of fighting over the weekend.
The Edge Guitar Sold for $240,000 April 22, 2007
The Gibson Les Paul guitar of U2's The Edge fetched $240,000 and Bono's sunglasses pulled in $20,000 at an auction Saturday to benefit musicians who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina.
Fish Virus Spreading in Great Lakes April 22, 2007
A virus that has already killed tens of thousands of fish in the eastern Great Lakes is spreading, scientists said, and now threatens almost two dozen aquatic species over a wide swath of the lakes and nearby waterways.
US Govt. Posts 63,000 Social Security Numbers April 22, 2007
The Social Security numbers of 63,000 people who received Agriculture Department grants have been posted on a government Web site since 1996, but they were taken down last week.
Blue Angels Jet Crashes April 22, 2007
A Navy Blue Angel jet crashed during an air show Saturday, plunging into a neighborhood of small homes and trailers and killing the pilot.
Witnesses said the planes were flying in formation during the show at the Marine Corps Air Station at about 4 p.m. and one dropped below the trees and crashed, ...
Cancer Clusters Found at Phone Masts April 22, 2007
Seven clusters of cancer and other serious illnesses have been discovered around mobile phone masts, raising concerns over the technology’s potential impact on health.
Prisoner Released by Phony Fax April 22, 2007
Officials released a prisoner from a state facility after receiving a phony fax that ordered the man be freed, and didn't catch the mistake for nearly two weeks.
Blair Aides Should be Charged, say Police April 21, 2007
Police have recommended that two of Tony Blair’s closest allies face charges as part of the cash-for-honours scandal, in a final file submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) yesterday.
Brian Lara Retires April 21, 2007
West Indies captain Brian Lara announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday night, ending a record-breaking career of one of the sport's greatest ever batsmen.
Kasparov Questioned by Secret Police April 20, 2007
Investigators from Russia's security agency questioned opposition leader Garry Kasparov on Friday, days after massive police crackdowns on anti-government protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Obama Outlines Energy Policy April 20, 2007
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is outlining an energy policy that calls for reducing the amount of carbon generated by automobiles.
Cutting Out Salt Reduces Heart Risk April 20, 2007
Eating less salt can cut cardiovascular disease risk by a quarter and fatal heart disease by a fifth, work shows.
‘Ghost’ Yacht Found off Australia April 20, 2007
Emergency services in Australia have launched a search for the three-man crew of a yacht found drifting off the North Queensland coast.
Boots in Bidding War April 20, 2007
A bidding war has broken out to buy Alliance Boots after a rival group said it may table an offer worth £10.8bn.
Bernard Matthews’ Bootiful £600,000 Payout April 19, 2007
Jack Straw, Leader of the House, exposed division within the Government today over the decision to pay nearly £600,000 in compensation to Bernard Matthews for birds slaughtered during the bird flu outbreak despite flagrant hygiene lapses at its Suffolk plant.
Iraqi Oil Reserves Larger than Expected April 19, 2007
Iraq’s oil reserves could be nearly twice as large as previously estimated, containing more than 200 billion barrels, a new analysis of the war-torn country’s oil resources says.
Baghdad Bombers Kill 171 April 18, 2007
Insurgent bombers launched a series of attacks across Baghdad on Wednesday and killed at least 171 people and wounded scores -- a particularly violent day in a bloody capital city enduring sectarian warfare and an aggressive government crackdown against insurgents.
Blackberry System Restored April 18, 2007
The maker of the Blackberry wireless e-mail device says it has restored the service to "most" of its North American users following a network failure.
Saudi Billionaire Buys 3.1% of HSBC April 17, 2007
A Saudi Arabian-based businessman became the second-biggest shareholder in HSBC yesterday after it emerged that he has amassed a 3.1 per cent stake in the bank worth £3.3bn.
Mugabe Deregisters Aid Agencies April 17, 2007
President Robert Mugabe de-registered a host of critical aid agencies working within Zimbabwe today delivering another huge blow to the country's already impoverished economy.
Inflation Means $2 Pound April 16, 2007
Strong inflation figures this morning could cement an interest-rate rise in May and usher in a $2 pound, analysts said yesterday as sterling reached a 14-year high against the greenback.
Al-Sadr’s Followers Quit Iraqi Cabinet April 16, 2007
Cabinet ministers loyal to the radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr resigned on Monday to protest the prime minister’s refusal to set a timetable for an American withdrawal, raising the prospect that the Mahdi Army militia could return to the streets of Baghdad.
33 Dead in Va. Tech Rampage April 16, 2007
At least 22 people were killed Monday in a shooting rampage on the Virginia Tech campus, police said. They said the gunman was among the dead.
Wolfowitz Says He Won’t Quit April 16, 2007
Embattled World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz said Sunday he will stay on the job, carrying out the bank’s mission to reduce poverty around the world.
Violent Clashes in St. Petersburg April 16, 2007
Hundreds of anti-Kremlin protesters crowded the streets of St. Petersburg, Russia's second largest city, Sunday and clashed with riot police a day after similar demonstrations in Moscow.
Blair’s Delusion of the Legacy He Will Leave ... April 16, 2007
The Prime Minister stated he was confident his legacy would be secure as a reformer of public services. Blair also spoke about the progress the Government has made since 1997 in health, education and anti-social behaviour. He said the changes in these areas "would stand the test of time". As far as the changes he has made, the NHS is overcrowded ...
Sudan Man Forced to “Marry” Goat April 15, 2007
A Sudanese man has been forced to take a goat as his "wife", after he was caught having sex with the animal.
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