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Fifth of Burmese aid cash lost to exchange rate trick
The situation in Burma after getting hit by Cyclone Nargis is back in the headlines. This time, it has much to do with money issues. " International aid agencies helping the victims of the devastating cyclone in Burma are losing as much as a fifth of the money that they...
No mo' Nomo
"Hideo Nomo, who pitched a pair of no-hitters and led a rush of Japanese players to the major leagues, is finished.Nomo announced his retirement Thursday, agent Don Nomura said. Once known for a deceptive delivery... Another Female Suicide Bomber Strikes Iraqi Province, Killing 15 Near Courthouse
Another female suicide bomber has struck in Iraq, this time killing 15 people."The latest in a wave of female suicide bombers killed 15 people and wounded more than 40 others on Sunday near a heavily fortified courthouse and government outpost in central Baquba, Iraqi... Cubs 5 vs Zephyrs 3 - New Orleans Team Aid Flood Relief
Fans who donate $5 or more get free game tickets."Thursday, June 19, 2008 Game keys: New Orleans' Tony Armas had pitched 10 consecutive quality starts coming into Wednesday in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa scored two runs in the first inning and two in the fourth to snap the streak... China declares quake lake crisis over
The potential for the 'quake lake' - a lake in China whose dam was threatened by the earthquake there - to flood has been removed, according to the Chinese government."Evacuees headed down from temporary camps Wednesday after Chinese authorities declared the flood threat over... Chinese quake lake still rising
The water level in an earthquake-formed lake in China is still rising, despite the creation of a drainage channel."By early Monday, the water level was more than 6 feet (2m) higher than the man-made channel created... Aftershock Near Quake Lake
An aftershock to the May 12 earthquake has hit near the lake formed by the initial tremor. The instability of such lakes is proving to be a potentially deadly knock-on effect of the devastating earthquake."The... China says nearly 200,000 evacuated
"MIANYANG, China (AP) -- Chinese authorities had evacuated nearly 200,000 people by early Saturday and warned more than 1 million others to be ready to leave quickly, as a lake formed by a devastating earthquake... New campaign highlights lasting damage of Drink Driving
Drinking and driving effects everyone, everywhere."About three in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives.
Learn More"Department for Transport (London)New... 'Karma' remark leads to boycott of Sharon Stone in China
"50-year old Hollywood siren of 'Basic Instict' is known for her affinity to Yoga and Budhism. Perhaps, it's her karma that led her to say nasty things against China. Now, China is gearing up to boycott Hollywood..."I apologise," says Sharon Stone to Chinese people
"At last, Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has apologised to the Chinese people for her highly insensitive remark over 'Karma'. 50-year old Hollywood siren of 'Basic Instict' is known for her affinity to Yoga and... World's most earthquake-vulnerable cities
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorBurma's horrific situation, followed by China's recent disaster in such short order, has certainly let the world take notice and not be as complacent in that it couldn't... Quake Buried 50 Radiation Sources
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorRadiation, we have all seen it in disaster movies, where men and women in Moon suits and geiger counters are scanning the area looking for radiation contaminated... China contains radiation in quake area
The full scale of the impact of China's earthquake is only now becoming apparent, with the death toll rising to more than 55,000 - and 25,000 still missing. Meanwhile, geologists have concluded that the quake was... Science: dinosaur find in Dorset
"The most complete dinosaur skeleton ever found in Britain is about to go on display - evidence of a species unique to Britain that perished in a devastating flood.The first piece was retrieved from a beach in Dorset in 2000 by David Sole, a former solicitor turned...
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