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China argues to replace US dollar

" China's central bank has reiterated its call for a new reserve currency to replace the US dollar. The report from the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said a "super-sovereign" currency should take its place. ...

Mohali Test: India 134/1 at tea; Dravid-Gambhir slam 50

"Mohali, Dec 19: Rahul Dravid gave a glimpse of his ‘Wall’ stature as he cracked his gritty 54th Test fifty off 151 balls. The effort ensured that the second spell of the day was dominated by the home team as the Indian scorecard read 134/1 at tea time. "

Wall Street turmoil gives Dems opening

CNN poll 5-7 SeptThe Wall street crisis tumbling Americas Icons Lehman Bros, AIG ...Americans lost the confidence in Sen. John McCain steering the economy. The poll, conducted September 5-7, found that more than...

US Politics 2008: How Fear and Hope have shaped the current political landscape

"This recent press back that we are seeing in the media against Senator Obama is probably to be expected. Here is why...I think that it is representative of a greater issue than the US elections that is taking...

Saudi Arabian girl, 8, seeks divorce

A Saudi Arabian court is to rule next month on the divorce of an eight-year-old girl from a man in his fifties. It's  ridiculous. As far as i know, no marriage, with 8 years old girl, is allowed in any religion. It's forbidden!" The girl, who still does not know...

Giuliani and Romney to crash Democrats' Denver party

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Democrats gather in Denver next week to nominate Barack Obama for president, they'll be joined by such uninvited guests as Republicans Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney. The two former presidential candidates will be among two dozen or so Republicans...

Washington Post 'Fesses Up: Obama Gets More Coverage (But They're Not Alone)

At long last, some members of the media are starting to look at the Barack Obama celebrity phenomenon, and evaluate how he's been covered vs. other candidates. The results, including one comprehensive study noted in this article, are clear: the media loves Obama and features...

Decade has had fewest 90-degree days since 1930

"August is the wettest and often the muggiest month of the year. Yet, summer heat continues in short supply, continuing a trend that has dominated much of the 21st Century's opening decade. There have been only...

Impact conquer Whitecaps in Canadian Champions League

Not the result the Whitecaps wanted."Impact conquer Whitecaps in Canadian Champions League Last Updated: Thursday, June 26, 2008 | 5:42 AM ET Comments6Recommend14 CBC Sports The visiting Montreal Impact edged the Vancouver Whitecaps for a second...

US Magazines: Canadians World's Top Intellectuals'

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWow, who knew we were so Brainy, after reading this, I rushed to check my phone messages.  No doubt I was out when they called."PARIS - Liberal deputy leader...

An all English Champions League final set up

Man Utd 1-0 Barcelona (agg 1-0)"Paul Scholes' spectacular strike sent Manchester United into their first Champions League final for nine years on a night of Old Trafford tension.Scholes rifled in a spectacular 25-yard effort after 14 minutes to beat Barcelona and set up an...

Barcelona 0-0 Man Utd

" Barcelona 0-0 Man Utd By Andrew McKenzie ...

Why don't girls play guitar?

According to a study by the BBC, when school children pick an instrument to play, their choices are stongly influenced by gender stereotypes. So more girls play the flute and more boys play the guitar. I have many...

Update: NYC Mayor Loses Big on Traffic Fee Plan

No sooner had the city approved the NYC congestion charge plan than Democrats on the city council have blocked the effort."Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to charge drivers extra tolls to enter Manhattan's most...

Nascanner: Denny Hamlin Speeds to Martinsville Win

Nascanner: Denny Hamlin Speeds to Martinsville WinNascanner Frequency11  Denny Hamlin 467.4750 Mhz 462.4250 Mhz"MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -Denny Hamlin finally broke through at Martinsville Speedway after two...

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