Srikkanth appointed as chief selector of indian cricket team

" Former India batsman Kris Srikkanth, who was dropped as captain after seeking better payments for his peers in his playing days, was named chief selector by the Indian cricket board on Saturday. Srikkanth,...

Norway Adopts Same-Sex Marriage Policy: Sperm Donor Must Be Identified

Amidst heated debate and controversy, Norway became the sixth nation (following, South Africa (5th), Spain (4th), Canada (3rd), Belgium (2nd), and the Netherlands (1st), to grant same-sex marriage privileges....

In a Rio slum, armed militia replaces drug gang's criminality with its own

"Brazil is undergoing an economic boom that is lifting millions out of poverty. But here in Rio, the incident, which came to light through a series of articles in O Dia, has become a prominent sign of the strains...

Ireland in crunch EU treaty vote

People in the Irish Republic are voting today on whether to ratify the European Union reform treaty, which could have a huge impact on European relations."The No lobby has mounted a strong challenge and the result...

The Reason We Are Moving to Austin

"Patagonia to Lead Congress Avenue Comeback April 10, 2008 20:58 Filed in: News Congress Avenue was always meant to be the heart of Austin. Over the last 40 years, it's destiny as a ...

Open Skies agreement begins

"Cheaper air tickets and more airline choice could be on the horizon as the Open Skies pact between the EU and the US comes into effect today.After more than four years of often tense negotiations, hopes are high that the new open skies agreement will usher in a new...

L.A. Times names new editor in "battle for future"

This story appeared as one of Yahoo's most popular news stories. This says more about the readership of the news than the purported subject of the story." LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los...

Airports get hi-tech X-ray machines

"A new X-ray screening machine that can automatically detect explosives and liquids in passengers' hand luggage is to be introduced at the UK's main airports, it has been announced. In a 10-year deal worth at least £20 million, BAA is replacing all existing X-ray screening...

New EU/US security deal for air passengers

US authorities now gather 19 categories of information on every EU passenger travelling to US. Some of these are passenger address, telephone numbers, credit card numbers,... They can keep these information for 15...

Paul Sculfor Replaces Brad Pit t

Paul Sculfor Replaces Brad Pitt

Softer flashlights for LA cops

The Los Angeles Police Department is adopting new, lightweight flashlights that can't be effectively used to beat people. What's next, Nerf billy clubs? "LOS ANGELES police have unveiled their latest tool in the fight against crime - a flashlight powerful enough to stun...

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - What You Should Know

"About 3,930 new cases of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) are diagnosed each year in the United States. It is the most common type of leukemia under the age of 19. Children are most likely to develop the disease, but it can occur at any age. Acute lymphocytic leukemia may be...

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