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Breaking News From Around the World:Fri, 16 May 2008 02:30:01 -0400 EU tries to persuade Myanmar to open airbaseThe top aid official in the European Union, Louis Michel, has urged the military junta in Myanmar to open up an airbase and provide visas for foreign aid workers. Foreign help moves into China earthquake zone Chinese authorities say they expect the death toll from Monday's devastating earthquake in the southwestern Sichuan province, to reach at least 50,000. Lebanese rivals reach agreement Arab League mediators say a peace deal has been reached between the Lebanese government and the Hezbollah-led opposition. Gay marriage gets go-ahead in US The Californian Supreme Court in the United States has overturned a ban on gay marriage. Bush war funding request collapses President Bush's request for Iraq war funding has collapsed with anti-war Democrats and Republicans unhappy about his request for US$163 billion to support U.S. troops overseas. McCain puts a date on winning the war Republican John McCain has declared he believes the Iraq war can be won by 2013. Iranian embassy staff fired upon - US blamed Gunmen opened fire on a car carrying three Iranian embassy staff in Baghdad overnight, wounding them and their Iraqi driver. Internet hoax led to suicide- woman charged A woman has been charged for her role in an internet hoax that ended with a 13-year-old girl committing suicide after being shunned by a non-existent chatline contact. Israel prepared to act against Hamas after rocket attack Israel has warned it is prepared to retaliate with an assault on Gaza, after a rocket attack wounded at least 14 people while US President George Bush was in Israel. Suicide bomber attacks police in Afghan market A suicide bomber has attacked a convoy of police vehicles in south-western Afghanistan, killing 16 people, including a police commander, and wounding 28. South Korea changes mind about food aid to the north South Korea has said it is ready to hold talks with North Korea on sending food aid to its impoverished neighbour as the United Nations and aid agency warned North Korea is facing famine. Unknown terror group says it set off bombs in India A previously unknown Islamic group has claimed responsibility for a string of bombings that killed 63 people in Jaipur in India. Grief and desperation cloud Chinese relief efforts Further aid and comfort has reached China's earthquake-devastated areas, after the 7.9 magnitude quake in southwestern Sichuan province spawned rumours of chemical spills and dam bursts. An Ocean Apart, Bush, McCain Play to Neo-Con Dreams WASHINGTON, May 15 (IPS) - In separate speeches delivered an ocean apart, the two standard bearers of the Republican Party Thursday offered rosy visions of a future designed to gladden the hearts of I... Pope thanks virgins for Pope Benedict thanked consecrated women virgins gathering at the Vatican on Thursday for their "total gift" to Christ, praising a holy rite that he recognised was difficult for some non-Catholics to u... Slovakian PM hopes to turn page, urges closer ties with Israel Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico called Thursday for raising the level of diplomatic relations between Israel and Slovakia, saying Slovakia would be very happy if Israel's president or prime minis... Man prime suspect in Florida fires PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) -- A man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail into the woods as firefighters battled large blazes nearby set several other small fires to throw off officers who were pursuing him... McCain believes Iraq war can be won by 2013 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Republican John McCain declared for the first time Thursday he believes the Iraq war can be won by 2013, although he rejected suggestions that his talk of a timetable put him on... Flyers hold off Penguins 4-2, force Game 5 The smooth ride through 12 playoff games got a bit bumpier when the Philadelphia Flyers staved off elimination from the Eastern Conference finals with a 4-2 victory Thursday night, forcing a Game 5 in... New bin Laden message coming soon Banner ad on Islamist Web sites says al Qaeda leader will release message soon It is not known exactly when the message will come Bin Laden's last communication was an audiotape released March 20 Tenn. GOP mocks Michelle Obama NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Republican Party "welcomed" Michelle Obama's visit for a fundraiser Thursday night with an online video that takes the Democratic presidential front-runner's wif... Quake death toll could reach 50,000 LUOSHUI TOWN, China (AP) -- Troops dug burial pits in this quake-shattered town and black smoke poured from crematorium chimneys elsewhere in central China as priorities began shifting Thursday from t... How did Polygamist sect turn $917,000 into $26.9 million Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints members and mothers Velvet (L) and Ruth approach a news conference held outside of the YFZ Ranch in Eldorado, Texas. Photo / Reuters TEXAS - ... Woman indicted in Missouri MySpace suicide case LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A Missouri woman was indicted Thursday for her alleged role in perpetrating a hoax on the online social network MySpace against a 13-year-old neighbor who committed suicide. U.S. a drag on world economy UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The U.N. says the world economy is "teetering on the brink" of a severe downturn and will grow by only 1.8 percent in 2008.That's down from a global growth rate of 3.8... Gates names troop protection and care as top priority WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday he wants to see major changes in three areas before he leaves the Pentagon -- unmanned aircraft, protective gear for troops and m... Top California court rules gays may marry SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The California Supreme Court overturned a ban on same-sex marriages on Thursday in a major victory for gay rights advocates that will allow homosexual couples to marry in the... China races to bury quake dead and manage survivors SHIFANG, China (Reuters) - China struggled on Friday to bury the dead and offer relief to those left injured, homeless and without food and water by the earthquake that may have killed more than 50,00... Bush hails Israelis as ‘chosen people’ but ignores Palestinians on ‘catastrophe’ day President George Bush lavished anniversary praise on Israel yesterday, as Palestinians commemorated the "Nakba" or "catastrophe" when 700,000 were forced from or fled their homes 60 years ago. I... Butter that brought fat profits to the mud huts of Ghana After two decades of being mocked as the "toothless one", Habiba Anhasan used her first earnings this week to buy a set of dentures. Until a year ago, the £130 price of the false teeth wou... Paranoid Burmese junta steps up security around Suu Kyi It used to be you could ask any taxi driver and they would show you her house. There could be no stopping and no taking photographs, but they would drive you along Rangoon's University Avenue an... Attendant charged with setting fire on plane Flight attendant charged after he allegedly set fire on a plane Eder Rojas told authorities he was mad for being assigned route Flight from Minneapolis to Saskatchewan made emergency landing in North ... DNA tests exonerate BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- DNA testing has shown an attack on a family van some blamed on the legendary Lizard Man appears to have been actually done by a domestic dog. Something chewed up the front fe... Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study finds Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found - adding to evidence the "... Senators say have accord on housing rescue WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leaders of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee said on Thursday they have agreed to the underpinnings of a housing rescue plan that will create a federal backstop for failing loan... Country star Shania Twain, husband splitting up TORONTO (AP) -- Shania Twain and husband-producer Robert "Mutt" Lange are splitting up after 14 years of marriage. The 42-year-old Canadian country superstar and 59-year-old Lange married in 1993 and ... California ban on gay marriage thrown out The Supreme Court in California has overturned a ban on gay marriage, opening the way for the state to become the second in America to permit same-sex couples to wed. The decision was hailed by ... Obama attacks President for Barack Obama has reacted swiftly after President George Bush issued a thinly disguised but emotionally charged attack on him, declaring that talking to "terrorists and radicals" was no different than ... a vision of hell Reaching Beichuan is a long march into hell. When you finally emerge scrabbling through the dirt into the town, what lies before you is a breathtaking vision of horror. Official estimates say China's ... Burma storm aid frustrations grow Top aid envoys are ramping up pressure on Burma, as reports from the country suggest aid is still not reaching the region worst hit by Cyclone Nargis. A BBC reporter visiting the Irrawaddy Delta sa... Nepal passes new rules on international adoption KATHMANDU: After suspending international adoptions a year ago because of fears of widespread corruption, Nepal has passed new rules for foreigners wanting to adopt Nepalese children, officials said. Arch signs MoU with French co The Indian company has signed an MoU to this effect with Texcell. "This representation for Texcell in India will enable us to provide long-term partnership to customers for providing testing facilitie... Local heroes step in to help cyclone victims Myanmar volunteers serve a free breakfast to children at a temple after the destructive Cyclone Nargis on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar, Monday, May 12, 2008. From a shopkeeper offering free rice p... Former Air India official murdered NEW DELHI: A former Air India official was murdered at his west Delhi residence by unidentified persons, who ransacked the house and fled with cash and valuables worth lakhs. Authorities in Manchester yesterday defended their hosting of the Uefa Cup final amid complaints from fans and residents alike. Authorities in Manchester yesterday defended their hosting of the Uefa Cup final amid complaints from fans and residents alike. Council, police and other public services were overwhelmed on Wednesday... Celtic legend Tommy Burns dies of cancer Celtic legend and former Scotland international Tommy Burns died this morning after a battle with cancer. It was announced last month that Burns, 51, who was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006,... The Champions League final will not be shown on big screens in Manchester, the city council revealed yesterday. The Champions League final will not be shown on big screens in Manchester, the city council revealed yesterday. The decision comes after the violence in Piccadilly Circus after a screen due to broad... Obama gets four of Edwards Congress 'canaries' feeling sick WASHINGTON - Barack Obama collected the support of four of John Edwards' Democratic National Convention delegates on Thursday, then gained the backing of four superdel... His English was poor. But he said what fans of Rangers wanted to hear. His English was poor. But he said what fans of Rangers wanted to hear. "You," said the Zenit supporter, "are the people". The young Russian was marching to the City of Manchester stadium, one arm dra... Getting a head start in life is no sure path to success, a study of wild sheep on St Kildasuggests. Getting a head start in life is no sure path to success, a study of wild sheep on St Kilda suggests. Researchers studying Soay sheep have found that male lambs which grow big horns are more likely t... Three-time champion Kuerten among wild cards for French Open The 31-year-old Brazilian will be playing his final tournament at Roland Garros, where he won his only majors in 1997, 2000 and 2001. The clay-court tournament begins May 25, with the main draw two da... Broadcasting bodies stick to stand on TRP Broadcasters like Zee Network, TV Today, ETV, and research bodies like TAM Media Research, along with Cable Operators Federation of India (COFI) president Roop Sharma, participated here in an open hou... Mother of man who died at Vancouver airport makes appearance at Taser inquiry Police say tasers needed as violence grows VANCOUVER - The mother of a Polish man who died after being hit by a police Taser wants a moratorium on the weapon's use until more is known about its effect... Clinton scolds McCain for opposing farm bill BATH, S.D. (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton scolded John McCain Thursday for opposing the farm bill, attempting to maintain the sense that she is already competing against the certain Republican preside... CPI suggests airport be named after Tipu Sultan NEW DELHI, India: In a year when the country celebrates the First War of Indepedence, the CPI(M) has suggested that the new Bangalore airport be named after Tipu Sultan. Commonwealth to lobby for reforms in UN, World Bank LONDON: Pushing forward their plank for reforms in international institutions, 12 Commonwealth heads of governments would meet in June to lobby for realignment of institutions, including the United Na... People over 60 urged to get one-time shingles shot ATLANTA (AP) -- People 60 and older should get a one-time shingles shot that can help prevent the painful rash, U.S. health officials are recommending. There's a 50-50 chance the shot will prevent shi... Government to match private donations to aid groups working in Myanmar, China OTTAWA - Bev Oda, the minister of International Co-operation, said Thursday the federal government will match private donations made to aid groups working on disaster relief in Myanmar and China. ... Lawyers say ex-soldier may rely on insanity defence in Iraq murder, rape case Bush quit golf out of respect to soldiers' families KENTUCKY - A former Army soldier charged with murder and rape in Iraq may claim an insanity defence when the case goes to trial next year.The attorn... Israeli officials say Bush means business on Iranian nukes Israel is fully satisfied with the results of the visit of George W. Bush, including policy on Iran's nuclear program, senior officials in Jerusalem said Thursday."In talks with the president of the U... A truly fine player and a truly fine man IAN PAUL Nobody could ever have under-rated Tommy Burns as a human being. The tributes he receives will be bereft of embroidery in that context. His decency was his badge of honour. However, in t... Kazmir shines as Rays beat slumping Yankees 5-2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Scott Kazmir sparkled in his first start since agreeing to a $28.5 million contract extension, and the surprising Tampa Bay Rays dropped the New York Yankees into last pla... Life and times of a Celtic legend 1994 Makes controversial return to Celtic as manager. Club are later fined £100,000 by the SFA for 'tapping' Burns while still manager at Rugby Park. Kilmarnock retain his registration, effecti... Working towards happy families advertisement It is a move, she said, that has led to a more relaxed family and even better progress at school for Jessie. Mrs Macdonald, 39, of Balerno, Edinburgh, said: "I first started toying with ... House blocks Iraq war money and sets pullout plan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives, in a surprise and largely symbolic move, defeated legislation on Thursday to fund the war in Iraq for another year. Bush to press Saudi king on oil prices and Iran JERUSALEM (Reuters) - President George W. Bush heads for Saudi Arabia on Friday to renew his appeal to help tame record oil prices and try to shore up Arab support for containing Iran's growing region... Luke Mitchell appeal ruling due Convicted killer Luke Mitchell is to learn whether an appeal lodged in a bid to clear his name has been successful. Mitchell, 19, was ordered to serve at least 20 years in prison after being found gu... Nigeria pipeline blast kills at least 100 - Red Cross NIGERIA - At least 100 people were killed and scores injured when fuel from a pipeline ruptured by a bulldozer caught fire and exploded on Thursday in a village near Nigeria's biggest city of Lagos, t... Kashmiris should be involved, says PPP leader NEW DELHI: Pitching for involvement of Kashmiris in resolution of the issue related to the state, senior Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Makhdoom Amin Fahim said their views have to be considered... Photo released of The family of a man who jumped from a pier in a practice known as "tombstoning" have released a picture of their paralysed son in hospital. Sonny Wells, 20, of Waterlooville, Hampshire, was airlift... Congress worker injured in firing The injured has been identified as Puttrappa Byragond (42). The man was returning after campaigning in Naganathan reserved constituency when he was accosted by a gang, which opened fire at him. Byrago... Water sector competition proposed The water and sewerage industry should be opened up to competition, says regulator Ofwat. Competition was "severely limited by legislation" and had "not developed successfully", said Ofwat, the reg... Summit Discusses Climate Change as Glaciers Melt LIMA, May 15 (IPS) - Peru is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, which is already having perceptible effects in this country. According to a report by the National Environment Coun... Three arrested in Delhi for tantriks murder NEW DELHI: An affair with a married woman prompted a man to gang up with his brother and allegedly murder her engineer-turned-tantrik husband in the national capital, police said. Asbestos cancer chemo questioned Chemotherapy treatments which aim to prolong patients' lives and reduce suffering from asbestos-related cancer do not work, UK researchers suggest. Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos exposure, is usu... Ganguly hopes Shoaib fires again today MUMBAI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Sourav Ganguly said he hoped Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar would repeat his devastating bowling spell of the last match in today's crucial IPL tie against M... Voltas FY08 net at Rs 208 cr; planning acquisition MUMBAI: Tata group firm Voltas announced a consolidated net profit of Rs 208.37 crore for the year ended March 31, a 3.37 per cent growth over the year-ago period. Long wait for medical care after China quake DEYANG, China -- After 11-year-old Zhang Jiazhi crawled free of the rubble that remained of his middle school, his parents began a 20-hour ordeal to get medical care for their son, whose arms were cru... I personally gave Olmert envelopes of cash Avi Sherman, a limousine driver who drove Prime Minister Ehud Olmert during his tenure as mayor of Jerusalem, testified to police on Thursday that he personally gave Olmert envelopes stuffed with cash... Cyclist in China sees corpses, joy of ice cream iReporter Ben Geisler rode his motorcycle to within 15 miles of epicenter Saw a "mass exodus" of people carrying everything they own away from area The Idaho native has lived in China on and... House defeats $162.5 bln in new war funds WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday defeated legislation that would have funded the war in Iraq for another year, in a surprise move that the Senate could overturn. Mom charged in MySpace hoax linked to death Mom of feuding teen indicted in Internet suicide case Lori Drew allegedly helped with MySpace hoax on 13-year-old Megan Meier hanged herself after hoax Villagers opt for donkeys to help carry shopping Tom Morgan Donkeys have arrived at a remote village to help residents fed up with hauling their shopping up a steep hill. More than 30 residents living on the narrow paths of Chalford, Glouceste... Baby starling in wall saved by birdsong CD Emily Beament A baby bird trapped in a wall space was rescued with the help of a CD of birdsong, the RSPCA said yesterday. The starling was one of a family nesting in the roof of a home in King'... Tagged veteran misses parade A 73-year-old army veteran will miss a remembrance march after becoming one of Britain's oldest men to be electronically tagged. Peter Ogden, from Bristol, said he was "appalled" when he was given ... Israel cannot have its cake and eat it too Peace not reliant on Israeli PM - Bush In his opinion page essay this week David Zwartz, Honorary Consul of Israel in New Zealand, celebrated Israel's 60th birthday. He praises the young nation for cr... Rajputs behaviour not in purview of Nanavatis inquiry "I only had to probe the incident where Harbhajan slapped Sreesanth. I was not asked to probe any other thing like alleged behaviour of Lalchand Rajput when the incident happened," Nanavati told repor... Angry and split, Palestinians mark Israel RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Divided and angry, Palestinians mourned Israel's 60th birthday with protests, sirens and black balloons on Thursday. Police find suburban network of cannabis farms Secret cannabis farms have been uncovered in two more houses in the Sydney suburb of Blair Athol,taking the total value of drugs seized in the area this week to more than A$7 million ($9.31 million).F... Fresh twist to Howard Hughes It's the stuff movies are made of - literally: A delivery man says he rescued Howard Hughes after he found him face down and bloodied in the desert, so the reclusive billionaire left him US$156 millio... Bodyguard of ex-Himachal CM found dead NAHAN: A retired policeman, who had served as former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh's bodyguard for 20 years, was found dead here with his blood-stained body recovered from a deep gor... Bush, Cheney assets stable as economy slowed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As the U.S. economy slowed in 2007, President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney saw their assets stay stable, according to financial disclosure reports released by t... Indian independent filmmakers aim for sky in Cannes CANNES: While some big guns of the Indian movie industry are preparing for a bull run on the sidelines of the 61st Cannes Film Festival, some independent players are also looking to make a mark via th... Chambers to deliver drugs dossier Dwain Chambers is set to give a remarkable chapter-and-verse account of his drugs regime in 2003 to Britain's anti-doping authorities. The sprinter will also reveal how drugs cheats are continuing ... Barack Obama says sorry for Barack Obama, candidate for the Democratic Party's nomination to run for US president, has apologised to a reporter for calling her "sweetie". Reporter Peggy Agar, of the WXYZ television network in... Russia for belt of security around Afghanistan YAKETERINBURG: Russia favoured forming a "belt of security" around the war-ravaged Afghanistan with India and China to prevent drug supplies from there. Head-banging zebras may have signalled quake That has not stopped a torrent of online discussion. Even the mainstream media chimed in, with an article in Tuesday's China Daily newspaper questioning why the government did not predict the earthqua... The Bin Ladens: The story of a family and its future THE BIN LADENS: THE STORY OF A FAMILY AND ITS FUTURE By Steve Coll Allen LaneThe story of Mohamed bin Laden, his heirs and successors, is enthralling.It does not explain 9/11, nor al Qaeda, but it e... UP govt announces financial assistance for victims of storm LUCKNOW, India: The Uttar Pradesh government announced financial assistance of Rs one lakh each to families of victims of fierce duststorm and heavy rains. Two more arrested in connection of Jamsandikar murder case MUMBAI: Two more persons from the Arun Gawli gang were arrested in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandikar in March last year. |
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