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Obama caught up in controversial remarks
Latin America News.Net
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has become a controversial figure almost overnight with his latest comments on Iraq.
US man gives birth to baby girl
Latin America News.Net
People magazine in the US has reported that Thomas Beatie, who was born a woman but lives as a man due to hormone treatment, has given birth to a girl at an Oregon hospital.
Bush to attend Olympic Games opening
The Herald
BEN FELLER WASHINGTON: President George W Bush will attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Beijing, the White House said last night. While there was no question Bush would attend...
200 seek refuge at US Embassy in Zimbabwe
New York Post
About 200 Zimbabwe opposition supporters sought refuge Thursday at the U.S. Embassy in Harare amid new reports of violence against dissenters.
US employees snoop on private celebrity information
Latin America News.Net
In the US, an internal State Department report suggests celebrities may have had their privacy breached by employees.
Car bomb explodes near Baghdad morgue
Latin America News.Net
A car bomb has exploded near one of Baghdad's major hospitals, killing four people and wounding 10.
London police at a loss to explain shocking murder
Latin America News.Net
Police in London have been shocked at a frenzied attack on two French students.
Britain pours more money into Pakistan
Latin America News.Net
Britain says it will double assistance to Pakistan to secure the trouble-plagued border, which is shared with Afghanistan.
Opposition supporters arrested in Cuba
Latin America News.Net
Eight people have been arrested in Cuba, in an action against opponents of the communist government.
Medvedev says he will end corruption in Russia
Latin America News.Net
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on says he will establish anti-corruption legislation by next year.
Family says bulldozer driver not a terrorist
Latin America News.Net
The family of a 30-year old East Jerusalem man who went amok Wenesday with a bulldozer, killing three people, say he was not a terrorist.
US military chief says attacking Iran would be extremely stressful
Latin America News.Net
America's military chief has dampened expectations that the United States is preparing a military attack on Iran.
McCain anti-Russia comments re-emerge
Latin America News.Net
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has dismissed US presidential candidate John McCain's pledge to seek Russia's explusion from the G8 if he is elected.
Over 18,000 UK women trafficked by sex gangs
Latin America News.Net
Police in Britain have warned that teenage girls are being abducted and trafficked around the country for sex.
Colombian rebels tricked into releasing hostages
Latin America News.Net
In an epic operation, the Colombian Army have infiltrated the ranks of the country's fiercest leftist rebels and rescued former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and 14 others without blood-letting or a bullet fired.
Brazil to become grain bank for the world
Latin America News.Net
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced an initiative, involving an investment of US$49 billion, to make Brazil the 'granary of the...
Pakistan to host hockey tournament in memory of Benazir
Latin America News.Net
Pakistan's hockey chief Thursday promised to host an international tournament next summer in the memory of former premier Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated last year.
Journalist Charges Censorship by U.S. Military in Fallujah
IPS
U.S. journalist Zoriah Miller says he was censored by the U.S. military in the Iraqi city of Fallujah after photographing Marines who died in a suicide bombing.On Jun....
Staff shake-up part of
New York Post
Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Thursday that a shake-up in the leadership of his campaign was part of a "natural evolution" as the organization becomes more...
Four injured in clash
KeralaNext
The incident happened when a mob belonging to Other Backward Class community demanding Scheduled Tribe(ST) status clashed with the police, they said. People of the OBC community had declared a...
London mayor investigates deputy
IOL
Newly-elected London Mayor Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was launching an investigation into his deputy Ray Lewis after allegations about his conduct were raised by the...
Rare animals auctioned in Namibia
New Zealand Herald
Six species of rare animals, including eight black rhinos, will be auctioned to boost conservation efforts in Namibia. Teams were deployed this week in the Etosha National Park to capture sable...
State goes to four-day week
CNN
Starting next month, it will be "TGIT" for Utah state employees. As in: "Thank God It's Thursday."In a yearlong experiment aimed at reducing the state's...

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