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Google Breaks for 40 Minutes January 31, 2009
The world’s biggest internet search engine shut down today for almost an hour, leaving hundreds of millions of surfers stranded in cyberspace.
Jonathan Ross Facing £4.5M Pay Cut January 29, 2009
Jonathan Ross faces a £4.5 million pay cut as part of the BBC's cost-cutting drive, it was reported today.
London Underground Cutting 1,000 Jobs January 29, 2009
London Underground is to axe 1,000 jobs this year, affecting non-operational areas including finance and administration, the company announced today.
Obama Lets State Set Tough Green Emission Laws January 27, 2009
Barack Obama moved yesterday to establish tighter emissions standards for cars, erasing any doubt about his plans to put the green agenda at the heart of his presidency.
BBC Management Pay Freeze January 27, 2009
Senior BBC management will not receive any pay rises or bonuses until 2010, as part of a drive to save money, director general Mark Thompson has announced.
US Woman Gives Birth to Octuplets January 27, 2009
A US woman has given birth to eight babies, becoming just the second person recorded in the US to have delivered a set of living octuplets.
UK Calls for Tougher Lords Regulation January 27, 2009
Pressure is growing for reform of the House of Lords to impose tougher rules on peers who do paid consultancy work.
US Stem Cell Trial Going Ahead January 23, 2009
Up to 10 people with spinal cord injuries will this summer become the first in the world to be given a treatment based on embryonic stem cells, after US regulators approved a long-awaited but controversial trial.
Congolese Rebel Leader Arrested January 23, 2009
The renegade Tutsi general Laurent Nkunda, who led a rebel offensive in eastern Congo that caused a humanitarian crisis last October, has been arrested in a joint operation by Rwandan and Congolese troops, it was announced today.
Israel Investigating White Phosphorous Use January 21, 2009
Human rights activists had accused Israel of violating international law by bombarding built-up areas with the incendiary material in Operation Cast Lead. Palestinian hospitals treated dozens of Gazans with wounds consistent with use of the weapon.
British Police Raid 2nd MP’s Office Without W ... January 21, 2009
Mr Kawczynski said he found it "disgraceful" that police had raided his office this evening after the controversy over the arrest of shadow immigration minister Damian Green.
Pakistan Falling to Taliban January 18, 2009
Thousands of young women living in a part of Pakistan once considered the country's most idyllic tourist destination have been prevented from going to school after an order from Taliban forces which have seized control of much of the area.
Chavez: Obama has ‘Stench’ of Bush January 18, 2009
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Saturday Barack Obama had the "stench" of his predecessor as U.S. president and was at risk of being killed if he tries to change the American "empire."
Kaka Very Reluctant to Head to Man City January 18, 2009
The prospects of Kaká making a world-record January transfer from Milan to Manchester City appeared to be over last night after a highly placed source close to City's owner claimed widespread reports of a £100m bid were "absolutely ridiculous". Kaká himself is also understood to be deeply reluctant to join City – whatever the fee and salary package – ...
Hamas Agrees to One-Week Ceasefire January 18, 2009
Palestinian militants agreed Sunday to a one-week cease-fire against Israel, Hamas spokesman Ayman Taha said.
Katy Perry Wrongly Given Award January 18, 2009
US singer Katy Perry has been wrongly handed one of the main prizes at France's main music award ceremony.
China Confirms Bird Flu Case January 18, 2009
A 2-year-old girl in northern China has tested positive for bird flu, the World Health Organization said Sunday. It is China's second confirmed case of the virus this month.
Osama Calls for Israel Jihad January 14, 2009
The al-Qa'ida leader Osama bin Laden called for jihad (holy struggle) over the Israeli offensive in Gaza in a new audio tape that appeared on Islamist websites today.
New Babies have £17K Debt in UK January 12, 2009
Rapidly-rising Government debt means every baby born in Britain starts life owing £17,000, Tory leader David Cameron said today as he launched a new publicity campaign.
US Visa Waiver Program Toughened January 12, 2009
From today, travelers visiting the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) risk being detained at airports and sent home if they don't comply with new U.S. immigration rules.
UFO/Turbine Debris Sent to Germany January 11, 2009
A 65ft blade from the 290ft turbine fell off and a second was bent in the mysterious incident in Conisholme, Lincs, on Wednesday.
EU Phasing Out Giant Plasma TVs January 11, 2009
Energy-guzzling flatscreen plasma televisions will soon be banned as part of the battle against climate change, ministers have told The Independent on Sunday.
Water Softener – Eczema Hope? January 11, 2009
Scientists are investigating if installing a home water softener can relieve children's eczema symptoms.
Speed Camera Pimping January 10, 2009
As a prank, students from local high schools have been taking advantage of the county's Speed Camera Program in order to exact revenge on people who they believe have wronged them in the past, including other students and even teachers.
Exxon Calls for Green Taxes January 10, 2009
The boss of ExxonMobil, the world's largest oil company, has called for a carbon tax to tackle global warming, marking a volte-face by the firm once described by Greenpeace as Climate Criminal No 1. Assailed from all sides by scientists and a new cadre of US politicians, led by the President-elect, Barack Obama, the landmark concession by Rex Tillerson ...
Murray Wins over Federer, Again January 10, 2009
Andy Murray – composed, controlled and smoother and sounder off the ground – beat Roger Federer for the fourth time in five matches yesterday. The Scot, defending the title he won last year, will play the world No8, Andy Roddick, in final of the Qatar Open.
Lloyds Pays $350M to End US Legal Case January 10, 2009
UK-based bank Lloyds TSB has agreed to pay a $350m penalty to US authorities over financial transfers that violated US sanctions.
Saudi Oil Tanker Released January 9, 2009
The Saudi supertanker seized by Somali pirates in the world's biggest ever hijacking has been freed following a reported ransom payment of $3m.
Illinois Governer Impeached January 9, 2009
The Illinois House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impeach Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich on Friday morning for abusing his power as the state’s chief executive , making him the first governor in Illinois’s history to be impeached and sending his case to the state Senate for trial.
Russian Gas Supplies Choked Off January 6, 2009
Germany, Russia's biggest political ally in Europe, tonight warned that its supply of Russian gas could swiftly collapse as the dispute between Ukraine and Moscow intensified and Europeans began freezing in their homes.
Israel Strike Hits UN School January 6, 2009
Three artillery shells believed to have been fired by Israeli forces struck near the perimeter of a U.N. school in northern Gaza on Tuesday, killing at least 30 people and wounding 55, a U.N. official said.
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