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U.K. Election Loss Deals Blow to Brown

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 22:26
Britain’s ruling Labor Party lost a parliamentary seat in one of its traditional strongholds, a stinging electoral setback for Prime Minister Gordon Brown, results showed.

Robust Again, New Orleans Dining Is Up for Review

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 22:18
The city’s newspaper is rating restaurants for the first time since Hurricane Katrina shut down all of them.

Oil Spill on Nearly 100 Miles of Mississippi River

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 21:42
A sheen of oil coated the Mississippi River for nearly 100 miles from the center of New Orleans to the Gulf of Mexico following the worst oil spill in the area in nearly a decade.

News Analysis: Obama, Vague on Issues, Pleases Crowd in Europe

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 21:42
Many Europeans see Barack Obama’s candidacy as a sign of hope for a more flexible, less ideological America. Governments and politicians are not so sure.

Israel Moves Toward Building More Settler Homes

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 21:20
An Israeli defense committee has approved the construction of 22 homes in a barely populated West Bank settlement, a move that angered Palestinians.

Serb Leader’s Capture Brings Little Solace at Site of Killings in Bosnia

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 21:17
In Srebrenica, locals said they had little faith in a legal process undertaken by the United Nations tribunal 13 years after the hunt for Radovan Karadzic began.

Griping Online? Comcast Hears You and Talks Back

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 21:15
Some customers like the company’s responses to online criticism; others see an eerie version of “Big Brother.”

Your Money: Housing Bill Has Something for Nearly Everyone

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 21:10
If you think the housing bailout bill will benefit only troubled homeowners, you may miss out on a windfall.

Swimmer’s Coach Diagnosed With Rare Disorder

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 20:32
Michael Lohberg, Dara Torres’s coach, has a condition in which the bone marrow does not make enough blood cells.

U.S. Expands Visa Program for Iraqi Allies

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 20:26
The 10-fold expansion of a system to help threatened Iraqi employees obtain U.S. visas and ultimately citizenship comes after criticism over delays.

4 Spitzer Aides Broke Ethics Law in Bid to Smear Rival, Panel Says

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 20:26
The State Commission on Public Integrity brought no charges against the former governor but left open the possibility of action if more evidence emerges.

Scientists Find Trigger for Northern Lights

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 20:17
The researchers hope the finding will be a step in developing reliable forecasts of geomagnetic storms.

Iraqi Athletes ‘Unlikely’ to Compete at Olympics

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 19:31
The International Olympic Committee said that the Iraqi government refused to reinstate the country’s official committee in time to submit most of their names.

Economic Growth Rate in New York Slows Down

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 19:15
The growth of the city economy slowed to a crawl at the start of this year, falling below the national rate, according to a comptroller’s report.

Obama, in Berlin, Calls for Renewal of Ties With Allies

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 18:35
Senator Barack Obama introduced himself as a leader who could summon other nations to join the United States in confronting the world’s next challenges.

At Ford, End of a Big-Vehicle Era Takes a Toll

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 18:30
The automaker, stunned by abysmal sales of its most profitable vehicles and a sudden shift in consumers’ tastes, suffered its worst quarter ever.

Mets 3, Phillies 1: Victory Over Phillies Lifts Mets Into First Place

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 18:25
Carlos Delgado’s two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning snapped a tie and propelled the Mets to a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday afternoon.

Obama Speaks to Germany on European Ties

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 17:31
In Berlin, Senator Barack Obama implored America and Europe to bridge differences and rekindle old alliances to restore global stability and security.

Blacks in Congress Split Over Menthol Cigarettes

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 17:27
A bill that would outlaw flavored cigarettes — except for a type many black smokers choose — has opened a rift.

Regulators Say Company Manipulated Oil Market

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 17:27
A Dutch company is accused of making about $1 million in illegal profits by manipulating oil prices last year.


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Inflation Adds to Pakistan's Troubles

Christian Science Monitor - Thu, 07/24/2008 - 23:00
Rising prices and a falling stock market have sparked protests in recent weeks, increasing the pressure on a government already facing militancy, political discord.

Arctic Holds 90 Billion Barrels of Oil

The Times of India - Thu, 07/24/2008 - 20:44
The top of the world, shared by half a dozen countries including the US, Russia, Canada, Sweden, Norway and Greenland, holds an estimated 90 billion barrels of crude, 1,670 trillion cubic feet of gas and 44 million barrels of natural gas liquids.

More Children On the Streets in Congo-Brazzaville

All Africa - Thu, 07/24/2008 - 07:32
Analysts attribute the growing phenomenon to deteriorating social conditions within the family, witchcraft and parental negligence. Armed conflicts in the country had also contributed, they add.

Africa: Link Between Crop Failure And Climate Change Often Missed

All Africa - Thu, 07/24/2008 - 07:27
Climate change has a profound effect on food security in Africa, as increasing temperatures and shifting rain patterns reduce access to food across the continent.

"Big divergences" Push WTO Talks Towards Crisis

Reuters - Thu, 07/24/2008 - 16:56
Rich and poor countries remained at loggerheads as to who must make the next move and officials said it would become clear on Thursday whether it was worth pursuing the talks.
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