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Aussie James McGrath targeted in Maldives poll
"THE first free election in the history of the Maldives might or might not topple Asia's longest-serving dictator, but it has already thrust Australian political strategist James McGrath back into the spotlight, a...
Man convicted of murder in 'Precious Doe' case
"KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) -- A man who kicked his girlfriend's daughter in the head and dumped her body in the woods was convicted Wednesday, resolving a case that haunted the Kansas City, Missouri, area during the four years the 3-year-old was known only as "Precious Doe."...
Smoking ban: The economics behind it, and more!
"India has imposed a new ban on smoking in public places from October 2, 2008, the 139th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Four years ago too, one such 'ban' was 'imposed.' However, it was royally ignored and people continued to puff away in restaurants, clubs, bars, you...
CBI raids residence of passport officials at Kochi
"CBI raids residence of passport officials at Kochi By Indo-Asian News Service on Friday, October 3, 2008Filed Under: Latest India News ...
Obama Takes 7 Point Lead Over McCain
Barack Obama is now enjoying a 7-point lead over John McCain in the bid to become president, with one month left before the election takes place."Likely voters now back Obama 48-41 percent over McCain, a dramatic... 
Four People Killed In Jet Crash
I just found this story about the Blink 182 drummer and another musician getting injured in that recent airplane accident. I was unaware that 4 people were killed. There was a loud noise. I wonder if it was terrorists?"Four people were recently killed in a... 
Poll on the economy: Americans gloomier, for now
"As people on Wall Street and Main Street hold their breath to see if a federal bailout of the nation's financial institutions will work, Americans are starting to speak — not whisper — the word "depression." In a sign that anxiety is growing, 33% of 1,011 adults surveyed...
10 fastest-dying cities in U.S.
Forbes has listed the 10 fastest-dying cities in America. The cities on the list all face fleeing populations, painful unemployment waves and slow growing economies. " The article says old manufacturing... 
Clouds clear for Jetman Yves Rossy to retry Channel crossing
The Swiss daredevil who is attempting to be the first man to fly across the channel in a single-wing jet-propelled pack will make another attempt today, after yesterday's flight had to be cancelled because of weather... 
Vicar jailed over child porn crimes
The Reverend Richard Hart, who became notorious in the UK after 56,000 images of child pornography were discovered on his computer, has today started his prison sentence. On the same day, a charity has used the opportunity to warn that child pornography is currently growing...
UK Transport Secretary Resigns
It looks like UK transport secretary Ruth Kelly has decided to jump from what she sees as a sinking ship. Despite UK prime minister Gordon Brown's defiant speech at the Labour Party Conference yesterday, Kelly had... Battleground State Polls: Florida & Ohio strong for McCain
"Polling this week in Florida and Ohio shows little net change from the previous week with McCain holding a very modest advantage in each state. McCain and Obama both increased their level of support slightly in each as the number of undecided/third party voters declined by...
NASA To Discuss Conditions On And Surrounding The Sun
"MEDIA ADVISORY : M08-176 NASA To Discuss Conditions On And Surrounding The Sun ... 
Hong Kong cake found with melamine
The tainted milk scandal in China is widening outside of baby milk, with the toxic chemical malamine now being found in a cake in Hong Kong."The Hong Kong government says melamine has been detected in a locally sold...
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