US man makes balloon chair trip

"An American man has succeeded at the third attempt in making a 235-mile (378km) trip in an armchair held aloft by party balloons. Kent Couch soared across the Oregon desert to the neighbouring state of Idaho in a...

Pope to take a break down under

There is no state religion in Australia, the establishment of which is prohibited by the Constitution. Nearly two thirds of the population claim at least nominal adherence to a Christian-based religion, but nearly one third (30%), do not identify with any religion. The...

All about Asia Cup Cricket final 2008

"After a few hours, the two cricket giant India and Sri Lanka is going to meet each others in the National Stadium Karachi to play the final match of Asia Cup Cricket 2008. Sri Lanka is the only team that is playing final all time from the opening time of this tournament but...

Int'l NGO members unable to enter Japan to attend G-8-related event

"SAPPORO — Nineteen members of an international farmers’ group have not been allowed to enter Japan, making them unable to attend a forum in Hokkaido, hosted by a nongovernmental organization prior to next...

Google trying to take privacy seriously

"This week was a very interesting week as far as Google and privacy goes. First, a burglary (the same on that affected CNET earlier last month) was confirmed to have affected all Google employees hired before December 31, 2005. There’s nothing Google could have done about...

UFO reported to police

"Police called out to a 999 call about an unexplained object in the night sky solved the mystery straight away for their operator - "it's the Moon, over." But the emergency call meant the officers were sent out to a...

'Faceless people' stunt for new Lotus Eagle car

"Their appearance at Wimbledon, Henley and Harrods has sparked conspiracy rumours and wild speculation as to their true identity - but now it seems the masked "Faceless people" who have caused such a stir this summer...

The brighter side of Brooke Bennett

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Gagnon's Texas landlord had unwitting role in Bennett case

"Gagnon's Texas landlord had unwitting role in Bennett case July 5, 2008 By KATHY McCORMACK The Associated Press ...

Bennett timeline update

"Details in police's case reveal chilling, devious planning by victim's uncle July 5, 2008 By Daniel Barlow Vermont Press Bureau ...

38 dead after ferry sinks in Burmese delta

About 38 people are dead after a ferry sank in a river in Burma yesterday afternoon.It sank in Burma's cyclone-battered Irrawaddy delta."The motorized ship sank in the Yway river in Burma, also known as Myanmar, Tuesday after water entered its stern section, the New Light of...

China to close plants over Games

China has now ordered that 40 factories be closed in Beijing in the run-up to the Olympic Games, but many are doubtful that it is actually going to make a difference."The plants in the eastern port city of Tianjin...

Is Your Child a Budding Weather Forecaster?

"The Weather Channel Interactive Offers Video Forecast Contest for Kids Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 5, 2008 --...

Germany ponders on changing assisted suicide laws

Western world has had conflicting views on Euthanasia and assited suicide. To a certain extent, some forms of euthanasia are legal in Belgium, Luxemburg, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and the U.S. state Oregon. Debates now goes to Germany where a former politician helped an...

Ronaldo set for ankle operation

Must be all those fancy step-overs he does."Ronaldo set for ankle operation Ronaldo has not returned to Man Utd since the end of the season ...

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