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Ice floes in the northern Bering Sea
A 'Tipping Point' In The Arctic
The Press Democrat Full News Article
The National Snow and Ice Data Center reported that sea ice in the Arctic now covers about 2.03 million square miles. The lowest point since satellite measurements began in 1979 was 1.65 million square miles set last September. With about three weeks left in the Arctic summer, this year could wind up breaking that previous record, scientists said....

photo: NOAA file / Commander Richard Behn

Climate   Disaster   Environment   Photos   Science
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<span dir="ltr" lang="en">Saakashvili&#39;s folly</span>
Saakashvili's folly
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: The overwhelming reaction from America and Europe on the Russian riposte to Georgia's attack...
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">Russia to respond militarily to U.S. missile shield</span>
Russia to respond militarily to U.S. missile shield
Infowars Read Full Article
Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008 Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said Russia will have to respond...
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">Why Georgia&#39;s on my mind</span>
Why Georgia's on my mind
Seattle Times Read Full Article
KYIV, Ukraine - The conflict in Georgia revealed problems that extend well beyond our region....
Poverty killing on a grand scale: WHO
Slum Area - Houses built along the riverbanks of Davao River - Poverty - Pollution - Davao City
Canada Dot ComFull News Article
GENEVA - A "toxic combination" of poverty and social injustice is killing people on a grand scale, a World Health Organization report said Thursday, urging states to fund healthcare to cut inequalities. The Commission on the Social Determinants of...
photo: WN / Janice Sabnal
Geneva   Health   Human Rights   Photos   Poverty
Pelosi gets unwanted lesson in Catholic theology
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., addresses the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008.
The Columbus DispatchFull News Article
Politics can be treacherous. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi walked on even riskier ground in a recent TV interview when she attempted a theological defense of her support for abortion rights. Roman Catholic bishops consider her arguments on St....
photo: AP / Ron Edmonds
Abortion   Catholicism   Pelosi   Photos   Politics
C-130 had 11 people on board, not 9 -- military
Philippine Maritime Police - C-130 Plane Crash - Davao City - Philippines
InquirerFull News Article
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The military on Thursday clarified that there were 11 people aboard the C-130, which crashed here on Monday evening, contrary to earlier reports that it was only carrying seven crew members and two pilots. Major Armand Rico,...
photo: WN / Janice Sabnal
Davao   Defence   Photos   Rescue   Victims
9 killed as violence spreads along Pakistan border
Pakistan Peshawar
The ExaminerFull News Article
Comments PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Map, News) - Suspected militants bombed a bus carrying prisoners in northwest Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least nine people, as fighting between security forces and extremists flared across the country's tribal belt....
photo: AP / Mohammad Zubair
Pakistan   Photos   Talibans   Terrorism   Violence
Officials may evacuate New Orleans as Gustav nears
This NOAA satellite image taken Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:45 a.m. EDT shows Tropical Storm Gustave about 80 miles northeast of Kingston, Jamaica. In addition, an area of low pressure with moderate to strong thunderstorms are noted about 300 mile northeast of the northern Leeward islands.
Houston ChronicleFull News Article
NEW ORLEANS - National Guard troops stand ready, batteries and water bottles are selling briskly, and one small-town mayor has spent a sleepless night worrying. The New Orleans area is watching as a storm marches across the Caribbean on the eve of...
photo: AP
 Emergency   New Orleans   Photos   Storm   Troops
70 migrants feared drowned off Malta
An african immigrant rests inside a red cross tent after arriving in a small wooden fishing boat
Irish TimesFull News Article
Some 70 African migrants are feared�drowned in the central Mediterranean after a large rubber dinghy taking them to Europe capsized, the Malta representative of the UN refugee agency said yesterday. A Maltese fishing boat rescued eight migrants 55...
photo: AP / Arturo Rodriguez
 Africa   Immigration   Malta   Mediterranean   Photos
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U.S. dollar down gold up in European morning trading" San Diego
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Oil fluctuates as Gustav bears down on Gulf" The State
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Restaurants benefit from improved Saskatchewan incomes" Canada Dot Com
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Airport traffic soars again" Business Journal
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Mercedes-Benz moves dirt on new Brunswick facility" Business Journal
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Tata Steel net rises after Corus earnings" The Times of India
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Mills outlet malls adding full-price retailers" Austin American Statesman
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Toyota joins other automarkers in warning of more troubles ahead" International Herald Tribune
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Dell unveils computers for developing markets" Austin American Statesman
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Gold higher, demand slightly down" The Times of India
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RBI to phase out Rs 500, 1000 notes" The Times of India
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Dell aims new models at emerging markets" Omaha World-Herald
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Jet hijackers surrender in Libya; Palestinian police find hidden disabled siblings" Austin American Statesman
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Jammu: Rescued hostages recount incident" The Times of India
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Shrouded in secrecy, top military officials discuss violence along Pakistani border" International Herald Tribune
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US warning to court in alleged torture case" The Guardian
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China launches new attack on Dalai Lama's "lies"" The Guardian
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U.S. military sending foreign fighters to home nations" International Herald Tribune
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Amid recent violent protests, UN urges restraint in Indian-administered Kashmir" United Nations
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Past presents problems for Tibet" Asia Times
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US paper criticises Nawaz for pulling out of coalition" Dawn
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Mugabe booed at opening of parliament in Harare" Taipei Times
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Russia says Georgian attack negated UN resolutions" The Guardian
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Medvedev's Statement on Georgian regions" WorldNews.com
Sport
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Missouri releases basketball schedule" Kansas City Star
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Scooter driver killed after multi-car crash in Aurora" Denver Post
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Canada's hottest model may sport this year's must-have lips, but can she match Cindy Crawford's ..." Canada Dot Com
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Inter Milan starts Serie A title defence with visit to Sampdoria" myTELUS
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Water disinfection products no harm to pregnancy" Scientific American
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Rains revive prehistoric shrimp" BBC News
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Scientists envision trees – real or fake – extracting excess CO² from air" San Diego
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Sagittarius marks coming of autumn" San Diego
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Independent WHO study backs universal health care" San Diego
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Are You at Risk for Gum Disease?" Insurance Newsnet
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Study: 12 percent of Indian deaths due to alcohol" Syracuse
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Concern aired on provision of cheaper medicine law" The Philippine Star
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