Crude prices drop over $9 in two days

Is there too much money going in and out of markets too quickly? Are markets just too sensitive to world stories? Are too many investors only thinking about making a quick buck today and not thinking about one year or five years from now? Are markets becoming too sensitive,...

US 'insults' Berlusconi in press notes

"The Bush administration was forced yesterday to issue a grovelling apology to the Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, after White House officials briefed the travelling US press corps that Berlusconi was...

NASA rolls out new shuttle launch schedule

"NASA unveiled a new launch schedule today that calls for eight shuttle missions in 2009 and 2010 and 10 overall before the nation's three-orbiter fleet is retired.The last of the missions now is slated to launch May 31, 2010 -- which would leave enough time to launch an...

Rising costs to dominate G8 talks

The impact on the global economy of price rises and other shocks such as the credit crunch have eclipsed ongoing G-8 and also D8 meeting taking place in Malaysia. " The impact on the global economy of price rises and other shocks such as the credit crunch have eclipsed other...

Suicide bomb hits Pakistan police

"Suicide bomb hits Pakistan police Blood and body parts littered the street At least eight policemen have been killed and more than 20 people...

Int'l NGO members unable to enter Japan to attend G-8-related event

"SAPPORO — Nineteen members of an international farmers’ group have not been allowed to enter Japan, making them unable to attend a forum in Hokkaido, hosted by a nongovernmental organization prior to next...

Anti-G8 demonstrators ahead of summit

LATEST" Protests have begun on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido ahead of Monday's summit of the Group of Eight (G8) developed nations. Farmers and activists concerned about soaring food prices and global...

World's first robotic barman could spell last orders for pub staff

Hey, I've been served by some barmen that could pass for automaton's not in that they were so fast but essentially just went through the motions, and that of course will be the problem with Mr. Asahi - no real smile,...

Toronto police, corrections officers arrested in connection with grow-ops

"Two Toronto police officers and three corrections officers were some of the 23 people arrested Thursday on suspicion of being involved with "a very elaborate criminal organization" that grew and sold marijuana and...

She Survived to Tell the World, A Holocaust Story

"In an age when Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad openly declares the Holocaust a myth, it is increasingly important to tell people the truth of what happened, and Tosia Schneidner has made that her life’s mission.“There is no occurrence that was better documented...

Child brides give voice to their defiance in Yemen

Sometimes I think I live in a sheltered world when I read a story like this one, it would be too easy just to condemn without trying to understand how these children are sold into marriage, but condemn I do..."Child...

Euro 2008: Greece 0-1 Russia

"Greece 0-1 Russia Salzburg, 14 June 2008 Euro 2008 day eight as it happened 606 debate | Blog Match report Greece quotes Russia quotes Player...

HK activists heading for G-8 summit held overnight at Narita

Foreigners heading to the Hokkaido G8 meeting are being stopped and questioned unless they are carrying a diplomatic passport? No laptop searches though!"HK activists heading for G-8 summit held overnight at Narita Friday 27th June, 04:31 PM JST HONG KONG — Three Hong Kong...

Big Breakfast May Lead to Big Weight Loss

"HEALTHY CARBS: Beginning your day with a large high-carb meal may be the smart way to lose weight, according to a new study released this week. On average, study participants lost nearly 40 pounds in eight months by...

Euro 2008 Semi Final - And Then There Were Four

"Euro 2008 Semi Final - And Then There Were Four #fullpost{display:inline;} digg_url="http://www.lovefooty.net/2008/06/euro-2008-semi-final-and-then-there.html"; Euro 2008 Semi Final - Germany, Russia, Spain and TurkeyThe group stages and quarter finals of Euro 2008...

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