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Obama, 2 other senators in Afghanistan
"Sen. Barack Obama is expected to visit several world leaders over the next few weeks. Obama’s trip, which includes visits to Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Germany, France and the United Kingdom, is intended to bolster his foreign policy credentials before U.S. voters. “This is...New Zealand begins worldwide search for national coach
New Zealand is regularly ranked in the top four teams in limited-overs cricket but has never made the final of the World Cup, the showpiece event in the 50-over format, despite making the semifinals in five of the nine editions. " New Zealand has begun...Chavez says US relations unlikely to improve under an Obama presidency
Some analysts have wondered whether Venezuela-US bilateral relations would improve under a Barak Obama presidency. A recent article by Christian Science Monitor expressed such dull conclusion. However, Chavez himself has rejected any change in his critical stand against...One-armed golfers hit it big
As part of the lead up to this year's Ryder Cup Competition in Louisville an inspirational international golf event for one-armed golfers will take place. Louisville is the hometown of the legendary U.S. one-armed...China-Taiwan direct flights resumed after six decades
The first regular direct flights from China to Taiwan for nearly six decades have begun. "Five major Chinese cities will have direct air links with Taiwan, as ties between the two improve following the...
Italy starts controversial plan to fingerprint Gypsies, including children
This is certain to be a controversial program. Should governments target certain groups for fingerprinting and tracking?"Italian authorities have started fingerprinting tens of thousands of Gypsies living in nomad camps across the country — adults and children alike —... Starbucks is Closing Stores - Now Only 3 on Every Block
These guys are going to have the worst real estate problem in the US...."Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) has announced the next step in its multi-faceted plan to transform the company, with a decision to... Eighteen killed in China coal mine collapse
China seems to having all kinds of problems this year. In this latest incident more than 18 people have been killed. " Eighteen people were confirmed dead after a coal shaft collapsed in northwest China, the official Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday. At... 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... Girl Friends Abortion rumors sting Republican
"Several months ago, the ingredients were in place for Republicans to mount a serious challenge in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. Democratic Rep. Darlene Hooley announced her retirement in February, opening... British big cats
"British big cats, sometimes referred to as ABCs, short for Alien Big Cats or Anomalous Big Cats, phantom cats or mystery cats, are non native big cats, possibly predatory, said to be roaming the countryside of the... Pakistan Angry as Strike by U.S. Kills 11 Soldiers
Killing of Pakistani soldiers by America led Nato forces have angered residents of frontier town of Pakistan bordering Afghnistan.Dead soldiers include a major were belonging to the Mohmand Rifles. The incident has infuriated the Pakistani government and they...BBC told to improve UK coverage
The BBC has been told that they need to improve their coverage of the UK's nations and regions, as they are not doing it enough, or well enough.A little ironic I think..."A review for the BBC Trust said the BBC was "falling short of its own high standards" and failing to meet...NZ research is leading way to better foods, health
This is an extraordinary report from "a new field of science" on how genes "predict" their future while in the womb.–Dr Andrew West says, “Scientists have shown that a fetus takes cues from its life before birth, such as the availability of nutrients, to predict what its...67 London schools told to improve or be taken over
Ed Balls, the UK Schools Secretary, has threatened to close down 67 schools if they don't improve their testing results."Dozens of London schools - including many city academies - are being ordered to raise their standards or face losing their independence. Ministers are...
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