State rep seeks witness-tampering probe in Palin inquiry

The corruption investigation in Alaska against governor Sarah Palin could extend in a new direction, with new allegations of witness tampering by Palin and her associates."A Democratic state representative in Alaska asked state troopers Wednesday to investigate possible...

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...

Bush, officials made 935 false statements on Iraq

"A study by two nonprofit journalism organizations found that President Bush and top administration officials issued hundreds of false statements about the national security threat from Iraq in the two years...

Hong Kong leader in democracy vow

"Hong Kong's Chief Executive, Donald Tsang, has reiterated a pledge to create a more democratic system in the territory. His comments came shortly after he was sworn in for a second term in office by Chinese...

US 'ready to strike' Iran

"Gulf News Report Dubai: The Bush administration is in the "advanced stages" of preparing for a military strike against Iranian nuclear sites, according to a report quoting US officials and analysts. Click here for Iran's nuclear programme graphic (pdf) Washington's current...

Ford to cut deeper into production

"DEARBORN, Michigan Ford Motor said Friday that it would cut fourth- quarter production by 21 percent, its steepest cut in more than two decades. The company blamed declining sales of pickup trucks and an unexpected spike in gasoline prices this year for the cuts. In...

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