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Western hostages freed in Somalia 4 Jan 2009 at 12:04pm
A British journalist and Spanish photographer abducted last November have been released. Colin Freeman, a correspondent for the UK Sunday Telegraph newspaper and Spanish freelance photographer Jose Cendon were snatched in the northern port of Bosasso.
Gaza assaults spark global backlash 3 Jan 2009 at 12:28pm
Israel's military offensive in Gaza ignites an interational wave of protests. Demonstrations have been taking place in countries in the Middle East, Asia and Europe to urge an end to Israel's military strikes on Gaza that have claimed the lives of more than 400 Palestinians. At least four Israelis have also been killed in rocket attacks by Palestinian militants which triggered the Israeli offensive.
UK soccer star arrested after brawl 29 Dec 2008 at 3:00pm
The England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has been arrested with a group of other men on suspicion of assault after a fight in a nightclub. Gerrard, 28, was one of six men arrested in the early hours of the morning after police were called to a fight at a bar in Southport, to the north of Liverpool in north west England. The other five men arrested, also for assault, all came from Liverpool and were aged 33, 31, 29, 19 and 18. Police said a 34-year-old man from Southport was taken to hospital with facial injuries.
Gaza protests across Mideast, Europe 29 Dec 2008 at 1:46pm
Protestors have taken to the streets of Mideast and European cities to decry the Israeli military action against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Raw Video: Troops in Iraq celebrate Christmas 23 Dec 2008 at 4:33am
British soldiers in Iraq prepared for Christmas on Monday by decorating their base in the southern city of Basra. Britain has around 4,500 troops in Iraq, most of them based at an airport camp on the outskirts of Basra. (Dec. 23)
Obama fills out cabinet list 19 Dec 2008 at 6:20pm
US President-elect Barack Obama finished naming candidates for his Cabinet-in-waiting, naming his picks to head the Transportation and Labor departments and his chief trade negotiator
Posh pets duck recession 19 Dec 2008 at 7:12am
Britain's pet lovers are still spending on their furry friends despite the recession. It seems that nothing will get in the way of people pampering their pets. Even in a weakening economy many Brits still want to spend money on them. According to market research group Mintel, many owners have a strong emotional tie to their pets which has helped maintain strong sales. The accessories market in the UK is worth around 414 million U.S. dollars.
Greek protesters call for support 17 Dec 2008 at 10:07am
Protesters in Greece call for Europe-wide demonstrations. Protesters raised banners on the Acropolis in Greece calling for demonstrations across Europe on Thursday (December 18). Labour and student groups are planning a national strike in Greece on the same day. Protests have been taking place in the country since the police shooting of a teenage boy on December 6.
Iraqi doctor convicted in UK terror trial 16 Dec 2008 at 4:36pm
An British-born Iraqi doctor who claimed he intended only to frighten Britons was convicted of conspiracy to murder with car bombs in London and Scotland. (Dec. 16)
UK TV station shows man's death 10 Dec 2008 at 3:05pm
A British television channel plans to show a film about an American man who commits assisted suicide at a Swiss clinic, reigniting debate over an issue that strongly divides opinion in Britain. (Dec. 10)
UK PM chided for "saving the world" 10 Dec 2008 at 7:46am
During his weekly Parliamentary debate, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown faces tough questions from the leader of the opposition.
Irish officials claim beef is not a health risk 10 Dec 2008 at 4:45am
Despite confirming reports that cattle at three farms had tested positive for dioxin, a cancer-causing agent, the Irish government says the country's beef posed no real health risks. (Dec. 10)
Protest chaos at UK airport. 8 Dec 2008 at 6:15am
Stansted Airport reopens but chaos reigns after climate change activists break through security and occupy a runway. Flights have resumed five hours after environmental activists occupied a runway to protest the airport's expansion. Thousands of air travellers have been inconvenienced by delays and cancellations because of the disruption.
Britain's controversial tax cut goes into effect 30 Nov 2008 at 8:45am
A controversial tax cut on goods and services goes into effect on Monday in the U.K. But is it enough medicine to cure a sickly economy, hammered by the global financial crisis.
Airbus Crash in France kills 2, 5 missing 28 Nov 2008 at 4:19am
Two people are dead, another five are missing after a plane crash off the southern coast of France. The plane was on a maintenance flight, and due to return to passenger service next month. (Nov. 28)
China postpones summit with EU due to French leader\'s planned meeting with D... 27 Nov 2008 at 10:13pm
Top Story: China postpones summit with EU due to French leader\'s planned meeting with Dalai Lama China\'s top political advisor starts visit to Turkey Psychological domestic abuse \'on rise\' in China China toy factory board agree to renew labor contracts after violent protests Official: China sets free more than 1,000 rioters over Lhasa violence Public views to be sought for oil reforms China central bank cut interest rates by 1.08 percentage points Experts call for closer financial co-op between Chinese mainland, Taiwan Global slowdown may hit China\'s hinterland hard XCMG steps up overseas presence Official hints China may raise people\'s income to boost spending
Underground press in Belarus fights on 27 Nov 2008 at 2:10pm
Belarus could shortly lift a ban on some independent newspapers. The papers were forced underground three years ago after openly criticising President Lukashenko in the run-up to elections. But is the move just a token gesture to appease Europe?
Facing a slump, Britain cuts sales tax and plots higher levies on rich 24 Nov 2008 at 3:00pm
Facing a slump, Britain cuts sales tax and plots higher levies on rich
Belarus president warns of new arms race in Europe 24 Nov 2008 at 1:38pm
In an exclusive interview with AFPTV, Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko warned of a new arms race in Europe, derided his opponents but also left the door open for better ties with the West.
UK militant 'killed in Pakistan' 22 Nov 2008 at 5:01pm
A British man wanted in connection with an alleged terror plot has been killed in Pakistan, unconfirmed reports say.
UK returns stolen icon to Greece 19 Nov 2008 at 10:00pm
A 14th-Century Byzantine icon stolen from a Greek monastery 30 years ago has been returned to Athens from Britain.
UK Saudi tanker hostages named 19 Nov 2008 at 1:16pm
Peter French and James Grady have been named as the two British men held by pirates along with more than 20 others from hijacked Saudi Arabian oil tanker The Sirius Star.
Cars sold 2 for 1 as sales crash 19 Nov 2008 at 12:15pm
As car sales plummet, one UK website is offering 2 for 1 car deals on new autos. Simon Empson of Broadspeed.com launched his novel idea earlier in November a 2 for 1 deal on Dodge Avenger SXT 2.4i models for 20,000 pounds (30,000 USD). He said the phone rang off the hook, his website crashed and he was sold out within four hours. He is repeating the offer in another campaign, with the Kia Magentis, hoping to achieve the same sort of success.
US Food and Drug Administration to open China offices 19 Nov 2008 at 7:10am
Top Story: US Food and Drug Administration to open China offices China opens nationwide job fairs for graduates amid global financial crisis Petitioners attack government buildings in NW China Thirty-two of 34 people trapped in central China flooded coal mine rescued Building collapse leaves three dead, four missing in central China IIF urges change to accounting rules to stem financial crisis China to monitor possible mass layoffs, large-scale labor disputes Report: Global financial crisis dampens growth prospect of developed economies China annouces 3,770 items involved in 3rd export tax rebate rise SFA: gov\'t forestry investment helps create 1.2 mln jobs China\'s central bank official warns of inflation risk

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Eagles' Sheppard can't play hurt, can't play unhappy 9 Dec 2008 at 9:17pm
PHILADELPHIA - If you had trouble spotting Lito Sheppard on the field Sunday during the Eagles' 20-14 win over the Giants, there's nothing wrong with your eyesight. Except for a few special-teams appearances, he didn't play. Wasn't on the field for any of his team's 51 defensive snaps. No doubt, there are more than a few conspiracy theorists out there who believe Sheppard's benching was orchestrated by a vindictive front office intent on showing Mr. Sheppard and his over-moussed agent, Drew Rosenhaus, what happens to players who have the audacity to squawk about the number of zeroes in their paycheck.
Top Marques Line Up For Melbourne 9 Dec 2008 at 6:52pm
Top automotive marques from Europe, Asia and Australia have confirmed their bookings for the 75th annual Melbourne Motor Show from 27 February to 9 March. Whereas other shows have cancelled or scaled down for 2009, Melbourne Motor Show will fill the Melbourne Exhibition Centre as it has each year since the Centre opened in 1996.
American Alexander Rossi Wins Formula BMW World Final 2008 In Mexico City 9 Dec 2008 at 6:45pm
Eurointernational's Alexander Rossi (US) is the winner of the fourth Formula BMW World Final. At the "AutÃ³dromo Hermanos RodrÃguez" in Mexico City (MX) the 17-year-old crossed the line 0.655 seconds ahead of second-placed Rookie Michael Christensen (DK). Local hero Esteban GutiÃ©rrez (MX), Christensen's team-mate at Josef Kaufmann Racing, also made it onto the podium by finishing third. As a reward for his victory, Rossi will be given a drive in a BMW Sauber F1 Team race car. BMW Motorsport Director, Mario Theissen, handed over the winner's trophy, and commented: "Congratulations to Alexander Rossi. We have seen great, clean racing over the course of the weekend. Again many talented young drivers were racing, and we have seen three of them on the podium. Alexander drove a fantastic race and passed one car after the other. He deserves his win, but Michael Christensen and Esteban GutiÃ©rrez can also look back on a strong weekend. I'm convinced that all three of them will have successful careers in international motor racing. Who knows, maybe they will knock on our door in Formula One in the future."
Victories For Gutierrez And Juncadella In Formula BMW World Final Heats 9 Dec 2008 at 6:42pm
Esteban GutiÃ©rrez (MX) and Daniel Juncadella (ES) are the favourites for securing pole position for the Formula BMW World Final 2008, after claiming a victory and a third place each in the two heats held at Mexico City (MX) today. With three points each, the two young drivers jointly lead the points' classification which determines the starting grid for Sunday's final race. GutiÃ©rrez won the first intermediate heat for Josef Kaufmann Racing. His team-mate, Michael Christensen (DK), finished second, and is the best-placed Rookie of the day. Eurointernational's Juncadella crossed the line in third after 16 laps. In the second heat, GutiÃ©rrez and Juncadella finished in reverse order with Alexander Rossi (US), who is also racing for Eurointernational, coming second in the middle of the two drivers from Formula BMW Europe.
EU, Canada ink air travel pact 9 Dec 2008 at 3:20pm
Canada and the European Union have signed an agreement to ease restrictions on transatlantic air travel. Canada and the European Union announced Tuesday a deal that would end many rules governing air travel between this country and the 27 member nations of...
How candor can help vets 9 Dec 2008 at 3:12pm
Many Americans remember retired general Eric Shinseki as the Army chief of staff who was pushed aside after saying publicly in 2003 what he knew from his vast expertise: that it would take several hundred thousand U.S. soldiers to secure Iraq. His candor contradicted then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's theory that the war could be won, quickly, with a lighter force combined with modern technology.
Canadian-run hockey school to set up camp in Germany 9 Dec 2008 at 3:01pm
Hockey Canada and Okanagan Hockey Schools have their eye on Germany as home to the first in a series of hockey schools they plan to set up in Europe. The organizations, both major players in Canadian hockey, have signed a three-year partnership to open hoc...
The New Beast Of Big Labor 9 Dec 2008 at 2:51pm
Transition: Barack Obama's election has Big Labor strutting with confidence. But what union bosses such as Andy Stern want should give any...
Business Briefs - Friday 9 Dec 2008 at 2:49pm
Brown-Forman up, lifts outlook. The maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey and Finlandia vodka said its Q2 EPS fell 9.6% to 94 cents, beating views by a...
Bouchon and Obsello Partner to Bring Back Haunting 'Green Hour' 9 Dec 2008 at 12:57pm
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Mobile phone chip to counter radiation unveiled 9 Dec 2008 at 12:05pm
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian health products distributor Omega Pharma will launch a chip it claims can counter potentially damaging radiation from mobile phones and has high hopes for its sales.
Meticulous attention to detail went into historically designed home 9 Dec 2008 at 10:04am
The Williams family home in Idaho's East Boise Foothills reveals the elegance of simplicity: vast white stucco walls embellished with forged iron, outlined against Boise's blue sky with red clay tiles. It was also a three-year labor of love. To cross the threshold is to step into another world.
Challenges to Globalizing Natural Gas - Council on Foreign Relations 9 Dec 2008 at 8:49am
Natural gas seems an obvious alternative to coal and oil for new energy production, but its transportation remains expensive, technically challenging, and politically difficult.
Ford Appoints New HR Executive Director 9 Dec 2008 at 5:44am
Jenny Ball has been appointed executive director of human resources at Ford Motor Company Ltd, based at the company's Brentwood headquarters. Jenny is currently senior human resources manager for Ford's Dagenham estate, where around 4,500 are employed in diesel engine production, stamping, tooling and transport operations.
People who grew up in the Depression recall desperate times 9 Dec 2008 at 3:09am
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - "Worst since the Great Depression ..." It's the haunting and all-too-common refrain that punctuates news of the latest stock market dive or the next dreary foreclosure numbers.
Gaborik looks like a goner for Wild 9 Dec 2008 at 3:08am
ST. PAUL, Minn. - From afar, nobody envies the Minnesota Wild's precarious position with Marian Gaborik. Back in the fall, when contract negotiations stalled on an extension to keep Gaborik from becoming a free agent next summer, the Wild began actively shopping him.
Speedskater Klassen not racing 8 Dec 2008 at 7:41pm
Cindy Klassen is sitting out the speedskating season for the second time in three years to rest her surgically repaired knees. The six-time Olympic champion is confident she'll be ready for next season and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver/Whistler. Kl...
The USSR's Forgotten Famines 8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Ukraine has turned a tragedy in its past -- the famine of the 1930s -- into an important national issue and a thorn in the side of Russia. But little is heard of some other tragedies of the Soviet era, including those that affected Russians themselves. Are...
Islam's Challenges To 'Universal Human Rights' 8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Sabatina James has one wish. She wants to enjoy the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which is 60 years old this week. But the 26-year-old Austrian of Pakistani heritage, in hiding since becoming Christian, is at the center of...
President Bush Discusses Defense Transformation 8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
President Bush Discusses Defense Transformation Eisenhower Hall The United States Military Academy West Point, New York Fact Sheet: Transforming Our Armed Forces To Face The Threats Of Today And Tomorrow In Focus: Defense 11:25 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:Thank...
Fact Sheet: Transforming Our Armed Forces to Face the Threats of Today and To... 8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Fact Sheet: Transforming Our Armed Forces to Face the Threats of Today and Tomorrow Over The Past Eight Years, America's Military Has Become Stronger, More Agile, And Better Prepared To Confront Threats To The American People In Focus: Defense Preside...
Memorandum for the Administrator of the United States Agency for Internationa... 8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Memorandum for the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development SUBJECT: Designation of Officers of the United States Agency for International Development to Act as Administrator By the authority vested in me as President by the ...
Guantanamo Confession Requests Raise Questions 8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
Five suspected terrorists have told a U.S. military judge in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, that they want to make confessions about their roles in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. If convicted at the trial before a military commission, the defendants cou...
Azerbaijan Floats Principles For Karabakh Peace Settlement 8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
It is just over a month now since the presidents of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia signed in Moscow a joint declaration reaffirming their commitment to resolving the long-standing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict exclusively by diplomatic means. The November 2 a...
'Everybody's Misery Matters' 8 Dec 2008 at 7:00pm
The American poet Robert Frost once said that poems begin with a lump in the throat. Human rights do, too, and they have for almost 4,000 years, back at least to 1740 B.C. when King Hammurabi codified his laws against unfair trials, torture, and slavery. A...