Universities Paid Big $$$ To Host Debates

2008-10-03T23:04+0200

Universities that vied to host the debates had to be willing to pay $1.35 million to cover production expenses, then millions more to erect facilities, spruce up campus grounds and shuffle sports events. The payback: instant international attention.

Is your prawn cocktail toxic? Read this any you may never want to eat one again

2008-10-03T23:01+0200

To satisfy Britain's insatiable appetite for prawns, Asian farmers are using a terrifying array of banned drugs linked to salmonella and cancer. Read this disturbing despach and you may never want to eat one again.

Birds no longer flock to Ike-ravaged beach

2008-10-03T22:59+0200

One of North America's renowned bird migration and bird watching areas is strangely silent. The reason: Hurricane Ike.

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Opens in Duval County

2008-10-03T22:56+0200

The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at the Duval County, Jacksonville, Florida Monday, ...

Fitch Rates Veterans' Housing Assistance Program (Texas) Fund II Bank Bonds Series 2006C 'AA+'

2008-10-03T22:56+0200

Fitch Ratings has assigned a long-term underlying rating of 'AA+' to bank bonds corresponding to variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs) issued by the ...

Failure on all fronts is Bush legacy

2008-10-03T22:52+0200

By Linda S. Heard Americans should be admired for their patience and fortitude. In a matter of less than eight years, the misguided policies and ineptitude of their not so great leader have damaged their country's reputation and their pockets, perhaps irreparably.

:America’s Century: Is The Sun Setting On An Epoch?

2008-10-03T22:39+0200

In the same week that the US Treasury Secretary sank to one knee to implore a congressional leader to vote for the $US700 billion ($890 billion) package to save the American economy, Colonel Zhai Zhigang became the first Chinese astronaut to walk in space.

Poverty-linked diseases come back in Argentina

2008-10-03T22:38+0200

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Poverty-related diseases such as Chagas, rabies and yellow fever are making a comeback in Argentina because prevention campaigns cut during a deep economic crisis seven years ago have still not recovered.

Christopher Howes: He stayed behind for his men - and ‘died from a single shot’

2008-10-03T22:36+0200

Former Cambodian guerrillas described to a court yesterday the final moments of Christopher Howes, a British mine-clearance expert murdered by the Khmer Rouge in 1996.

Christopher Howes: He stayed behind for his men - and ‘died from a single shot’

2008-10-03T22:31+0200

Former Cambodian guerrillas described to a court yesterday the final moments of Christopher Howes, a British mine-clearance expert murdered by the Khmer Rouge in 1996.

What the Bailout Bill Crisis Has Wrought

2008-10-03T22:23+0200

A four page proposal grew to 400 to achieve passage as Obama won Democratic accolades while Republicans grumbled about McCain

In Texas, A Search For Ike's Victims

2008-10-03T22:22+0200

More than 400 people are said be missing in the wake of Hurricane Ike. Teams of law enforcement agencies are searching a wildlife refuge near Anahuac, Texas, where tons of debris was blown. This weekend, they'll bring in cadaver dogs and conduct a thorough exploration.

Beaches once thick with birds quiet thanks to Ike

2008-10-03T22:21+0200

One of North America's renowned bird migration and bird watching areas is strangely silent.

Haiti's hurricane death toll more than doubles to 793

2008-10-03T22:21+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE : Four major storms that pounded Haiti in August and September killed 793 people and left more than 300 others missing, authorities said Friday.

Bush signs $700 billion bailout bill

2008-10-03T22:21+0200

President Bush quickly signed into law a far-reaching $700 billion bill to bail out the nation's tottering financial industry, calling it "essential to helping America's economy" weather the storm.

Poverty-linked diseases come back in Argentina

2008-10-03T22:06+0200

03 Oct 2008 19:46:15 GMT Source: Reuters By Karina Grazina BUENOS AIRES, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Poverty-related diseases such as Chagas, rabies and yellow fever are making a comeback in Argentina because prevention campaigns cut during a deep ...

Oil trading fitful amid jobs report, bailout bill

2008-10-03T21:59+0200

Oil prices slipped in volatile trading after Congress approved a historic $700 billion bailout of the nation’s teetering financial industry.

Ex-Khmer Rouge soldiers tried for murder of Briton

2008-10-03T21:47+0200

Five former Khmer Rouge soldiers accused of killing a British mine-clearing expert 12 years ago testified Friday that another soldier shot the man in the head as he sat in the dark at their remote base, illuminated only by car headlights.

Congress passes bailout at second attempt

2008-10-03T21:16+0200

The United States Congress approved a 700 billion plan to salvage the American economy hours after the publication of the worst employment figures for five years.

Oil trading fitful amid job report, bailout bill

2008-10-03T21:14+0200

Oil prices slipped in volatile trading after Congress approved a historic $700 billion bailout of the nation's teetering financial industry as the longterm health of the global economy remained questionable.

Mammoth fossil found in Ike-ravaged yard

2008-10-03T20:51+0200

Jim Westgate, a trained paleontologist and a research associate with the Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory at the University of Texas Memorial Museum, poses in with a fossil tooth of a mammoth that ...

Finds draw Fossett mystery to close

2008-10-03T20:51+0200

The wreckage of Steve Fossett's plane stretched more than 100m in steep mountains. Photo / AP More than a year after the mysterious disappearance of millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, searchers ...

Officials split on Fossett bone find

2008-10-03T20:51+0200

More than a year after Fossett's mysterious disappearance, searchers found the wreckage of his plane in the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains on Thursday, along with enough remains for DNA testing. A sm...

Oil approaches $95 a barrel

2008-10-03T20:48+0200

HOUSTON, Texas — Oil prices rebounded Friday from steep declines a day earlier with investors confident that a $700-billion U.S. bailout package would get House approval. There was also more optimism on the Wall Street as Wells Fargo Co. stepped in to buy Wachovia Corp. for $15.1-billion (U.S.). Prices had slipped early in the day when the U.

In warm Brazil, a perplexing inrush of penguins

2008-10-03T20:09+0200

The sheer quantity of young penguins that have washed up on Brazil's sun-drenched beaches this year has confounded nearly everyone who comes in contact with them. Each summer and early fall, some gray-and-white Magellanic penguins could be expected to drift here, washed by ocean currents more than....

6 seek to unseat scandal-plagued La. congressman

2008-10-03T20:06+0200

Facing the most important election of his life, indicted U.S. Rep. William Jefferson of Louisiana is trying to keep the focus on his influence in Washington, hoping voters would ignore the corruption scandal that has plagued him.

The Grid powers up to save lives and seek the God particle

2008-10-03T20:01+0200

“The Grid,” the network of 100,000 computers designed to help the Large Hadron Collider unlock the mysteries of the universe, was declared ready for action yesterday.

With Colder Weather Approaching, PECO Advises Homeowners to Test Heaters Soon

2008-10-03T19:56+0200

Before overnight temperatures dip into the 30s for the first time, PECO advises area homeowners to turn on their heaters and test the system to avoid ...

The Grid powers up to save lives and seek the God particle

2008-10-03T19:54+0200

“The Grid,” the network of 100,000 computers designed to help the Large Hadron Collider unlock the mysteries of the universe, was declared ready for action yesterday.

Three die in Ukrainian ship’s wreck in Georgian seaport

2008-10-03T19:52+0200

TBILISI, October 3 (Itar-Tass) -- The Ukrainian Skadovsk dredge ship sank in the seaport of Kulevi on Friday. Two crewmembers and the captain died in an attempt to take the ship off a rock, the Georgian Unified Transport Authority said. “The captain was warned about a storm on September 30 but ignored the warning and decided to go high seas.

Police work in Caribbean not always fun in the sun

2008-10-03T19:43+0200

By MIKE MELIA - Associated Press Writer SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- A lawsuit filed by Antigua's ousted police commissioner shows it's not always a tropical idyll when a veteran officer from Britain or Canada chooses to spend the twilight of his career working in the Caribbean.

Police work in Caribbean not always fun in the sun

2008-10-03T19:43+0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A lawsuit filed by Antigua's ousted police commissioner shows it's not always a tropical idyll when a veteran officer from Britain or Canada chooses to spend the twilight of his career working in the Caribbean. A retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Gary....

Posted on Fri, Oct. 03, 2008

2008-10-03T19:43+0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- A lawsuit filed by Antigua's ousted police commissioner shows it's not always a tropical idyll when a veteran officer from Britain or Canada chooses to spend the twilight of his career working in the Caribbean. A retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Gary....

Police work in Caribbean not always fun in the sun

2008-10-03T19:43+0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico A lawsuit filed by Antigua's ousted police commissioner shows it's not always a tropical idyll when a veteran officer from Britain or Canada chooses to spend the twilight of his career working in the Caribbean. A retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Gary Nelson....

Police work in Caribbean not always fun in the sun

2008-10-03T19:43+0200

Police Work in Caribbean Not Always Fun in the Sun

2008-10-03T19:43+0200

A lawsuit filed by Antigua's ousted police commissioner shows it's not always a tropical idyll when a veteran officer from Britain or Canada chooses to spend the twilight of his career working in the Caribbean. A retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Gary Nelson is suing the Caribbean....

Venezuelans Support Cuba

2008-10-03T19:38+0200

CARACAS (PL) - The Venezuelans who are assisting Cuba in its recovery works are honorable representatives of solidarity between peoples, according to Ribas Mission Foundation chairman Orlando Ortegano.

Experts warn of mass extinction

2008-10-03T19:35+0200

Earth's animal and plant species are vanishing at unprecedented rates, evidence that the planet is facing a tsunami of mass extinction, experts have warned.

Costly debates bring attention to their hosts

2008-10-03T19:32+0200

Alcoholic drinks have been forbidden on Belmont University's campus since at least 1951. The small Christian school in Nashville has decided to make an exception to the rule when it hosts a presidential debate Tuesday.

Weather: torrential rain expected as strong winds hit Wales and the South West

2008-10-03T19:22+0200

Torrential downpours and gale-force winds are forecast to sweep in from the Atlantic and drench large parts of Britain this weekend.

Finds draw Fossett mystery to close

2008-10-03T19:20+0200

More than a year after the mysterious disappearance of millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, searchers have found the wreckage of his plane in the Sierra Nevada mountains, with enough human remains for DNA testing. The remains...

Weather: torrential rain expected as strong winds hit Wales and the South West

2008-10-03T19:14+0200

Torrential downpours and gale-force winds are forecast to sweep in from the Atlantic and drench large parts of Britain this weekend.

The Somali Pirates and Their Troublesome Treasure

2008-10-03T19:06+0200

It may have looked like just another sluggish freighter, but the Faina's cargo of tanks put the buccaneers in the eye of an international storm

Give us more time on trade, poor states tell EU

2008-10-03T19:02+0200

03 Oct 2008 16:36:09 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds timing of troika, Caricom delay, Louis Michel quote) By David Lewis ACCRA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Europe should stop pressuring the world's poorest states to sign individual trade deals and allow ...

ANALYSIS-Financial crisis one more woe for beleaguered Cuba

2008-10-03T19:02+0200

03 Oct 2008 16:49:50 GMT Source: Reuters By Marc Frank HAVANA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The global financial crisis has dealt another blow to communist Cuba, already reeling from two powerful hurricanes and soaring import prices, and it could ...

Mammoth fossil found in Ike-ravaged yard

2008-10-03T18:55+0200

A homeowner whose beachfront property in Texas was destroyed during Hurricane Ike has found a football-size fossil tooth in the debris.

Oil prices rebound on hopes of bailout package

2008-10-03T18:55+0200

Oil prices rebounded Friday from steep declines a day earlier with investors confident that a $700 billion U.S. bailout package would get House approval.

RP economy more resilient than ever

2008-10-03T18:42+0200

Despite the global financial crisis, the Philippine economy is more resilient now than it ever has been, President Gloria ...

Palin escapes gaffes, but Biden wins debate

2008-10-03T18:42+0200

ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin defied her critics with an aggressive, folksy showing ...

2 MILK PRODUCTS

2008-10-03T18:42+0200

The scare from contaminated China-made milk products has become real for the Philippines, Russia and Vietnam and caused ...

Face of Defense: Civilian Remembered for 'Giant Heart'

2008-10-03T18:38+0200

"Big Jim" McCrindle is best remembered for his Paul Bunyan-sized heart and a dedication to soldiers that led to a special resort for them within Walt Disney World resort.

'This closes a painful chapter in my life,' says wife of missing adventurer Steve Fossett as bone piece is DNA tested

2008-10-03T18:23+0200

The widow of missing adventurer Steve Fossett said tonight that the discovery of what appeared to be the remains of her husband closes ‘a very painful chapter in my life.’

Cuba faces food shortages after hurricanes

2008-10-03T18:14+0200

Cuban markets offered a dwindling selection of food and a growing expanse of empty shelves on Wednesday as food shortages the government warned about after hurricanes Gustav and Ike became increasingly evident.

Rains threaten Pampanga dike anew

2008-10-03T18:10+0200

ARAYAT -- Heavy rains brought about by tropical depression Pablo on Thursday inundated the Pampanga River and threatened the Gemasan portion of the Arnedo Dike in this Pampanga town. The floodwaters flow from the provinces of Aurora and Nueva Ecija. But this time, logs and cut boards drifting along....

Biden calls for supporting Pakistan in Debate with VP rival Sarah Palin

2008-10-03T18:09+0200

NEW YORK, Oct 3 (APP): While both US vice presidential rivals viewed a nuclear Iran and an unstable Pakistan as “extremely dangerous”, Democratic candidate Joseph Biden called for helping the Pakistani democracy not only with their military but with governance and economic well-being as well.

RP economy more resilient than ever

2008-10-03T18:04+0200

Despite the global financial crisis, the Philippine economy is more resilient now than it ever has been, President Gloria Arroyo said Friday. Economic reforms put in place in recent years, such as increasing value-added tax from 10 percent to 12 percent, she added, had enabled the economy to weather the current storm.

2 MILK PRODUCTS POSITIVE FOR MELAMINE

2008-10-03T18:04+0200

The scare from contaminated China-made milk products has become real for the Philippines, Russia and Vietnam and caused tempers to flare up violently in Taiwan. Two milk products imported from China and sold in the Philippines have tested positive for melamine, Philippine health officials said Friday.

Palin escapes gaffes, but Biden wins debate

2008-10-03T18:04+0200

ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin defied her critics with an aggressive, folksy showing in her debate clash with Democrat Joe Biden, escaping without a disastrous gaffe. But Palin, who branded Barack Obama “dangerous” in a string of attacks on the Democratic....

Court hears chilling details of how British landmine expert was taken into the Cambodian jungle and executed

2008-10-03T18:00+0200

Chilling details of the cold-blooded murder of captured British landmine expert Christopher Howes were revealed for the first time yesterday when five former Khmer Rouge soldiers went on trial.

Yes, global warming "is just propaganda"

2008-10-03T17:56+0200

scare stories about climatic doom, accompanied by authoritarian lectures about their carbon footprints. They're hungry for a variety of opinions. Unfortunately only 1% of the huge number of articles on climate change in the posh London newspapers deviate from the official line of the Intergovernmental Panel.

City of Ottawa convicted in 2006 sewage spill

2008-10-03T17:54+0200

The City of Ottawa has been officially blamed for a 1.2-billion-litre sewage spill into the Ottawa River the summer of 2006, but the Crown has agreed there is "no direct evidence" that the spill impaired water quality.

Investigators comb Fossett crash site

2008-10-03T17:53+0200

Thirteen months after millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett mysteriously disappeared, authorities know what happened to his single-engine plane.

Caribbean police work is not always fun in sun

2008-10-03T17:50+0200

Give us more time on trade, poor states tell EU

2008-10-03T17:50+0200

+ ] By David Lewis ACCRA (Reuters) - Europe should stop pressuring the world's poorest states to sign individual trade deals and allow more time for African, Caribbean, Pacific (ACP) nations to agr...

Huge tooth fossil found in Ike-ravaged yard

2008-10-03T17:50+0200

Jim Westgate, a trained paleontologist and researcher, said he believes the fossil tooth he discovered in Ike-damaged debris is from a Columbian mammoth.

Return brings delight and disbelief

2008-10-03T17:50+0200

The return of Peter Mandelson to the Cabinet as head of the Business Department drew praise from industry leaders but astonishment from left-wingers and trade unionists today. The man who has resig...

Peter Mandelson Timeline of his career

2008-10-03T17:46+0200

A timeline of the life and career of Peter Mandelson who has been brought back into Government as Business Secretary by Gordon Brown

Yes, global warming "is just propaganda"

2008-10-03T17:45+0200

Investigators comb Fossett crash site

2008-10-03T17:32+0200

Thirteen months after millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett mysteriously disappeared, authorities know what happened to his single-engine plane.

Morton resumes salt production

2008-10-03T17:28+0200

By KEVA LIGHTBOURNE, Guardian Senior Reporter Almost a month after Hurricane Ike tore through Inagua, stalling operations at Morton Salt and causing millions of dollars in damage to its facilities, the harvesting of salt has resumed and product loading has already begun, according to a company official.

'Made in China' shoes take Botswana by storm

2008-10-03T17:23+0200

HUKUNTSI - They come in all shapes and sizes and all sorts of colours. Cheap Chinese plastic shoes have taken local women by storm, and can be seen everywhere in the country, in the office and at home. But what is it about these shoes that make them irresistible to so many women? Maria Molefi said for her it is their comfort.

Remains Found With Wreckage Of Millionaire's Plane

2008-10-03T17:18+0200

Investigators in California's Sierra Nevada have found what are believed to be human remains amid the wreckage of a plane piloted by adventurer Steve Fossett. He disappeared during a solo flight in September 2007 and was declared dead in February. Search teams discovered the plane after a hiker found Fossett's ID.

Three big storms predicted for October

2008-10-03T17:18+0200

The Caribbean is being advised to brace for at least three major storm systems this month as the Colorado State University hurricane research team predicts warm sea water and low surface pressures will help spawn three new Atlantic-Caribbean tropical storms.

Oct03 Nevisian, St. Lucian receive British Chevening scholarships

2008-10-03T17:18+0200

Nevisian, St. Lucian receive British Chevening scholarships The British government has awarded British Chevening scholarships to Raoul Pemberton from Nevis to pursue an MSc in project planning and management at the University of Bradford and Solange Samuel from St.

PM Golding Receives Honour from US Congress

2008-10-03T17:09+0200

Prime Minister Bruce Golding was last night (Sept 29) honoured by the US Congress when he was presented with a proclamation by Congresswoman, Yvette Clarke. The citation was presented to Prime Minister Golding at the town hall meeting at the Organisation of American States (OAS) Hall of Americas in downtown Washington D.

PM Golding Meets With US Congressman and IDB on First Visit to Washington D.C.

2008-10-03T17:09+0200

Prime Minister Bruce Golding arrived in the US Capital, Washington DC this morning (Sept 29) following a weeklong hectic schedule to New York during which he delivered his first address to the United Nations General Assembly. His first assignment in Washington DC saw him attending a luncheon meeting....

U.S. economy sheds 159,000 jobs, worst in 5 years

2008-10-03T17:07+0200

The U.S. economy shed 159,000 jobs in September, the Labour Department reported Friday, a much higher figure than economists had expected and the biggest drop in five years.

F1 prepares to tighten its belt

2008-10-03T17:01+0200

The sport's lavish image is in stark contrast to the belt-tightening going on in the outside world. Many in F1 are well aware that the sport will have to make changes to how it does business to ensure it emerges from the credit crunch mostly intact. Super Aguri, even with the might of Honda behind....

Huge tooth fossil found in Ike-ravaged yard

2008-10-03T16:59+0200

A homeowner whose beachfront property in Texas was destroyed during Hurricane Ike has found a football-size fossil tooth in the ...

Pinched and Watching Pennies

2008-10-03T16:57+0200

The nation used to be able to count on consumers to keep spending when times got tough. No longer.

Bill larded with 'goodies' for all

2008-10-03T16:55+0200

The U.S. government's $700-billion (U.S.) rescue plan won't just bail out Wall Street, it's also going to help rum makers, film producers, race car drivers, sheep farmers and children who play bow and arrows - provided their arrows are wooden.

Football-size fossil tooth in debris

2008-10-03T16:53+0200

A paleontologist whose beachfront home in Texas was destroyed during Hurricane Ike has found a football-size tooth in the debris.

America's century: is the sun setting on an epoch?

2008-10-03T16:46+0200

Uncle Sam is down on his knees, and some observers already are administering the last rites. But are they too quick to judge?

Sputtering US economy loses 159,000 jobs

2008-10-03T16:39+0200

WASHINGTON (AFP) - A struggling US economy lost 159,000 jobs in September as the weight of the housing collapse and credit crunch hit a broad swath of industries, government data showed Friday.

'We've had our ups and downs': Mandelson reunited with arch-rival Brown after dramatic return to Cabinet

2008-10-03T16:29+0200

Peter Mandelson is on the brink of an astonishing third come-back to the Cabinet. He has been secretly discussing joining Gordon Brown's Cabinet in today's reshuffle.

Steve Fossett 'would have died instantly' after his plane crashed in cloudy conditions, police confirm

2008-10-03T16:29+0200

Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett died when his plane slammed into a mountain on a cloudy day, police said today.

China braces for tropical storm

2008-10-03T16:26+0200

Warning given to sailors to take shelter in ports as heavy wind and torrential rain are expected to hit. -AFP

Toyota offers interest-free loans on 11 vehicles

2008-10-03T16:18+0200

DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp is offering interest-free loans to U.S. consumers across most of its lineup in a rare move that follows a surprising 32 percent slide in its U.S. sales in September, its steepest drop in decades.

News from Thursday October 2, 2008

2008-10-03T16:07+0200

### Thursday October 2, 2008 ### ~ Police probing two shooting incidents ~ CAY BAY--The French- and Dutch-side police are cooperating in investigations into two shooting incidents on the Dutch side Tuesday night as a result of which a corpse was found in Concordia on the French side yesterday morning.

Natural gas for winter heating should be plentiful

2008-10-03T16:02+0200

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Despite supply interruptions caused by Hurricane Gustav, there should be plenty of natural gas available for heating this winter and prices are likely to stay about the same as last winter, natural gas producers said Thursday.Nearly half of the natural gas production in the Gulf....

Searchers find Fossett's plane but not his body

2008-10-03T16:02+0200

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (AP) -- More than a year after millionaire adventure Steve Fossett vanished on a solo flight over California's rugged Sierra Nevada, searchers found the wreckage of his plane but no body inside, and said his remains were probably devoured by wild animals.

Execs at Paris auto show brace for industry storm

2008-10-03T16:02+0200

PARIS (AP) -- Auto executives agree: their industry is headed into a giant storm.The clouds of global economic turmoil cast a pall over the opening of the Paris Motor Show on Thursday -- although a staged display of thunder and blue lightning bolts provided a dramatic backdrop for the introduction of BMW AG's new 7 series.

Remains found at Fossett crash site

2008-10-03T16:01+0200

Steve Fossett's airplane appears to have hit a mountainside in California's rugged Sierra Nevada head-on, authorities said Thursday.

Fossett likely died in ‘hard-impact crash’

2008-10-03T16:01+0200

Thirteen months after millionaire thrill-seeker Steve Fossett mysteriously disappeared, authorities finally know what happened to his small airplane: It slammed into a mountain on a cloudy day.

Big fossil found in paleontologist's yard post-Ike

2008-10-03T15:47+0200

This photo released by Lamar University shows Jim Westgate, a trained paleontologist and a research associate with the Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory at the University of Texas Memorial Museum, posing in ...

Britain's Got Tutored: Simon Cowell pays ?2,000 a week for private tutor for George Sampson

2008-10-03T15:42+0200

Simon Cowell is failing to live up to his Mr Nasty tag - after becoming the benefactor to Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson. The music mogul has hired a £2,000 a week private tutor for the 15-year-old UP George Michael Celebrity Watch has to admit something: in the early days it was all in....

Five-star Olympiakos secure UEFA Cup Qualification

2008-10-03T15:38+0200

The Erythrolefki began the match in the perfect fashion, with an early Vasilis Torosidis goal setting Ernesto Valverde's side on their way to victory in their UEFA Cup 1st Round encounter. They scored three first-half goals in what turned out to be a fairly entertaining encounter, during which....

Ex-Khmer Rouge soldiers tried for murder of Briton

2008-10-03T15:33+0200

Five former Khmer Rouge soldiers accused of killing a British mine-clearing expert and his Cambodian colleague 12 years ago testified Friday that two other soldiers _ now believed dead _ were instead responsible for the murders.

US September job losses steepest in over 5 years

2008-10-03T15:31+0200

US employers cut payrolls at the steepest rate in 5-1/2 years in September, slashing an unexpectedly large 159,000 jobs as employment contracted for a ninth straight month, suggesting the economy may be in recession.

Bank governor optimistic about medium-term prospects

2008-10-03T15:28+0200

The governor of the Central Bank has said he is confident that the Irish economy can recover from the huge downturn experienced this year.

Big fossil tooth found in Texas

2008-10-03T15:26+0200

A palaeontologist whose beachfront home in Texas was destroyed during Hurricane Ike has found a football-size tooth in the debris.

When paper meets rock: The real effects of the credit crunch on Canadians

2008-10-03T15:19+0200

September's Wall Street meltdown has led to all kinds of companies reducing, not expanding, their lending. And that, in turn, could lead to a paper crisis crimping the real economy and giving Canadians a real pain.

U.S. Sept Job Losses Steepest In 5-1/2 Years

2008-10-03T15:10+0200

U.S. employers cut payrolls at the steepest rate in 5-1/2 years during September, slashing an unexpectedly large 159,000 nonfarm jobs as employment contracted for a ninth straight month. The unemployment rate was unchanged from August at 6.1 percent. September's job losses were more severe than....

U.S. bail-out vote looms

2008-10-03T15:08+0200

As a darkening economic picture drags money markets down, pressure is piling on the U.S. House of Representatives to approve the EUR 400bn bail-out package. The House votes on the bill later today having rejected it on Monday.

Winter arrives replacing sunshine with wind and rain

2008-10-03T15:00+0200

Winter will arrive in Britain with heavy rain and strong winds leaving the recent warm spell just a memory.

4 guns seized, 20 detained and homes ransacked as Israeli forces storm village

2008-10-03T14:53+0200

Bethlehem - Ma'an - Israeli forces arrested 20 Palestinians in the village of Al-E’bayat village east Bethlehem, who were alleged to have weapons in their homes. At least 20 homes were raided by Israeli forces at dawn on Friday. Israeli forces said that they found four hunting weapons and M16 rifles....

time for a focus on finance

2008-10-03T14:50+0200

+ ] By Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The Nobel Prize panel is not known for being topical when it chooses the winner of its award in economics -- but this year might be different. As turmoi...

Khmer Rouge On Trial

2008-10-03T14:50+0200

Five former Khmer Rouge soldiers have gone on trial for their alleged involvement in the killing of a British mine-clearing expert and his Cambodian colleague 12 years ago.

Rowling 'makes £5 every second'

2008-10-03T14:50+0200

JK Rowling is the world's highest-earning author, making £170m last year, US business magazine Forbes announces.

Pictured: The incredible Siamese twin fish conjoined at the stomach

2008-10-03T14:50+0200

It is so unbelievable and so incredibly rare that you would think Siamese twin fish attached at the stomach would never survive.

Bank has perfect bones for science museum

2008-10-03T14:50+0200

Such is the case with the former First National Bank at Third and Chestnut Streets, a grand old neoclassical survivor that today begins a new life as a museum devoted to the history of chemistry, run ...

Crews to continue scouring Fossett crash site

2008-10-03T14:50+0200

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (AP) -- Steve Fossett chose a small single-engine airplane to scout a site for his next big adventure. But the crash that authorities say almost certainly claimed his life was as...

Dimming sparkle

2008-10-03T14:37+0200

The diamond industry is having it rough. Demand for bling is slowing, particularly in the US market, which still counts for just under 50 per cent of world sales. Tarp anxiety will be no gift to the crucial Christmas season. Emerging markets’ addiction to sparklers is growing, but not enough to compensate.

Scope cuts jobs as credit crunch starts to hit charities

2008-10-03T14:30+0200

The charity Scope is making five managers and dozens of backoffice staff redundant as the financial crisis starts to hit its investments and donations.

Jamie Oliver cooks up a storm by portraying town as 'full of down-and-out dumbos'

2008-10-03T14:28+0200

Jamie Oliver cooks up a storm by portraying town as 'full of down-and-out dumbos'

Give us more time on trade, poor states tell EU

2008-10-03T14:23+0200

03 Oct 2008 11:52:01 GMT Source: Reuters By David Lewis ACCRA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Europe should stop pressuring the world's poorest states to sign individual trade deals and allow more time for African, Caribbean, Pacific (ACP) ...

Three months and 18,200 pieces later, Britain's most patient man finishes the Everest of jigsaws

2008-10-03T14:13+0200

A superhumanly patient puzzle enthusiast has become the first person in Britain to complete the world's most difficult jigsaw - all 18,200 pieces.

Digicel commits US$1 million towards hurricane relief efforts in Haiti

2008-10-03T13:56+0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Caribbean mobile company Digicel has committed US$1 million to support the relief efforts in Haiti following the passing of four major storms two of them hurricanes in Haiti. In response to the devastation caused to Haiti over the last month, Digicel has actioned a series of....

Harry Potter conjures up £3M a week for writer JK

2008-10-03T13:56+0200

JK ROWLING earned £3million a week last year from the Harry Potter books she started writing while raising her daughter on benefits.

China contributes US$1 million to Cuba hurricane recovery

2008-10-03T13:56+0200

HAVANA, Cuba (ACN): The Chinese government donated US$1 million to Cuba on Tuesday to help in the recovery effort from the damage caused by the two major hurricanes that recently struck the island. This is the second financial aid contribution delivered by the Asian country.

Committee of assistance to Cuba created in Barbados

2008-10-03T13:56+0200

HAVANA, Cuba (ACN): A Committee of Assistance to Cuba was created in Barbados with the participation of diverse institutions and personalities that will promote solidarity actions in order to contribute to the ongoing recovery efforts underway in Cuba after the damage caused by hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

US bail-out vote looms

2008-10-03T13:49+0200

As a darkening economic picture drags money markets down, pressure is piling on the US House of Representatives to follow the Senate and approve President Bush’s four hundred billion euro bail-out package. The House votes on the bill later today having rejected it on Monday.

Jobless claims rise, factory orders plunge

2008-10-03T13:46+0200

More people than expected lined up at the unemployment lines last week and orders to U.S. factories plunged by the largest amount in two years, according to government data released yesterday.

Driver gets 2 years in deaths

2008-10-03T13:46+0200

A teenager who killed two Waimanalo women in a high-speed collision last year was sentenced to two years in prison and five years of probation.

Worgu on double mission

2008-10-03T13:39+0200

The 19-year-old who has taken the competition by storm faces the challenge of unlocking one of the meanest defences on the continent as he tries to increase a 13-goal haul from 12 matches. And the tall Nigerian teenager who says there is no secret to his amazing predatory prowess wants to impress....

Surplus shelters SA from storm

2008-10-03T13:35+0200

South Africa's budget surplus has sheltered the country from the full impact of the US financial crisis that is taking a global toll, says President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Memories of city's Triple Trawler Disaster sought

2008-10-03T13:21+0200

In the space of three weeks in the winter of 1968 three Hull trawlers sank with the loss of 58 lives. The sinkings became known as the Triple Trawler Disaster and forever linked the names of the ships, St Romanus, Kingston Peridot and Ross Cleveland, with maritime tragedy.

Russia's UAC optimistic over Indian fighter tender

2008-10-03T13:13+0200

Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is optimistic about MiG-35 Fulcrum's chances of winning a lucrative tender to supply 126 multirole fighters to the Indian air force, the company's president said on Friday.

Stormy weather for Taiwan's Ma

2008-10-03T12:58+0200

Weeks of typhoons and a tainted-milk scare have soured the start of Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou's administration, and battered his popularity. His original plan was simple: nurture closer ties with China to boost Taiwan's sagging economy. So far, however, economic progress is shaky, Chinese....

Giant tooth found in wreck of paleontologist's home

2008-10-03T12:55+0200

Found in debris after hurricane Ike, tooth is thought to be that of a Colombian mammoth from 10,000 years ago

Advance polls open on P.E.I.

2008-10-03T12:36+0200

Islanders looking to cast their votes early for the Oct. 14 federal election will get their first chance Friday, Saturday and Monday.

Oil down near $93 on financial turmoil

2008-10-03T12:34+0200

SINGAPORE — Oil fell nearly a dollar to near $93 a barrel today, its third consecutive day of losses, on scepticism that a US bailout package would be enough to prevent further oil demand falls. The House of Representatives could vote as early as Friday on the revised $700 billion financial industry....

First Pan-African banana conference opens in Kenya

2008-10-03T12:25+0200

Public and private sector experts gather in Mombasa, Kenya with the aim of boosting the incomes and production of Africa’s small-scale banana producers at a first Pan-African Banana Conference.

Many farmers left out of rain aid

2008-10-03T12:21+0200

The P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture is disappointed disaster funding from government will only help potato growers.

Tests carried out on 'bones' found amid wreckage of adventurer Steve Fossett's plane

2008-10-03T12:19+0200

Investigators examining the wreckage of missing adventurer Steve Fossett's plane say they have discovered body parts.

NRL grand final sides set to test ref

2008-10-03T12:06+0200

The heat is firmly on referee Tony Archer with neither Melbourne nor Manly ready to change their penalty-attracting styles in Sunday's NRL grand final.

European Banking Chief Urges U.S. Bailout Approval

2008-10-03T12:03+0200

European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet`s comments clearly echoed a growing a mood of alarm in EU capitals.

Strong Currents Swept Couple away

2008-10-03T11:54+0200

Rescue workers continue search to find a woman missing since last night when the car she was in with her husband was swept away by strong river currents. Husband recovered dead this morning

Bailout deal fails to halt

2008-10-03T11:52+0200

Oil prices fell more than $4 towards $94 a barrel on Thursday, as the US dollar rose and as the US Senate’s approval of a $700 billion bailout.

Giant tooth discovered in paleontologist's home

2008-10-03T11:52+0200

Found in debris following a hurricane, the tooth is thought to be that of a Colombian mammoth from 10,000 years ago

US eco worries drive down stocks

2008-10-03T11:52+0200

A new batch of weak U.S. data drove fears of slower global growth, driving stocks around the world and oil sharply lower on Thursday.

Australia to speed up infrastructure spending to boost economy

2008-10-03T11:42+0200

SYDNEY: Australia will fast-track plans to unlock a 20 billion dollar (15.5 billion US) infrastructure building fund to boost the economy amid the global financial crisis, Premier Kevin Rudd said Friday.

The Specter of Wall Street

2008-10-03T11:35+0200

For well more than half a century Wall Street has enjoyed a remarkable political immunity, but matters were not always like that, notes Steve Fraser .

Signaling confidence in support, U.S. House to vote on rescue proposal

2008-10-03T11:11+0200

House Democrats said late Thursday night that they would bring the $700 billion economic bailout package to the floor for a vote on Friday.

A candidate recaptures her image

2008-10-03T11:11+0200

The debate wasn't so much between the two participants as it was between the dueling images of Governor Sarah Palin.

Fossett crash yields body parts

2008-10-03T11:08+0200

Federal investigators on Thursday found body parts amid the wreckage of a missing adventurer's airplane in the mountains of eastern California.

The latest bizarre craze to take the fashion world by storm... jewellery which hangs from your eyeball

2008-10-03T10:56+0200

A bizarre range of eye jewellery that hangs on medical wire from contact lenses has become the latest fashion craze. Users attach a range of accessories, such as crystals and flowers.

Perfect storm looms for carmakers

2008-10-03T10:56+0200

The auto industry struggles to earn its keep in the best of times. Carmakers juggle conflicting demands from consumers and regulators, while managing complex vehicle portfolios, big financial operations, and global procurement functions – not to mention manufacturing plants seen as national champions in countries around the world.

TFN NEWS BRIEFING: Oil and utilities highlights to 09:15 BST

2008-10-03T10:52+0200

2008-10-03 09:13:54 BP to keep Azeri oil output capped in Oct -source MOSCOW, Oct 3 (Reuters) - A BP-led group will not be able to restore oil production ...

Jamie Oliver cooks up a storm after hit TV show portrayed town as 'full of down and out dumbos'

2008-10-03T10:41+0200

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been cooking up trouble in a Yorkshire town after locals claim his latest hit TV show portrays them as a bunch of 'dumbos'.

'SA not bad place to be right now'

2008-10-03T10:39+0200

Can you imagine it costing R7 000 to fill up a 4x4? Analyst Clem Sunter can - but fortunately that's nowhere near to the reality.

Rowling 'makes £5 every second'

2008-10-03T10:35+0200

JK Rowling is the world's best-paid author, making £170m last years US business magazine Forbes announces.

Greece to put deposit guarantee in place

2008-10-03T10:06+0200

Officials in Athens have said Greece will follow the Irish lead in guaranteeing all bank deposits.

Malaria the silent killer - Triumph - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-03T10:00+0200

Malaria the silent killer By Anjuguri Jesse Manzah In a relationship, the long standing norm has been that the relationship favours both parties equally. The symbiotic nature of such relationship makes it a long lasting one because of its intrinsic fairness. On the contrary, the relationship between man and mosquito is a violation of this norm.

This is not leadership

2008-10-03T09:55+0200

The sound you hear is the air being sucked out of a previously buoyant Canadian economy. Yesterday, the Toronto Stock Exchange fell by nearly seven per cent. Spectators of economic collapse rightly have had their eyes fixed on the United States, but since Sept.

There's gas gouging alright, but you don't know, Jack

2008-10-03T09:55+0200

The optics must have been irresistible to Jack Layton, leader of the NDP and applicant for the full-time job of prime minister and the part-time job of gasoline industry analyst.

Angola: Solidarity With Cuba Storm Victims Gathers Over 3,000 Citizens

2008-10-03T09:54+0200

About 3,000 people will attend Saturday evening in Luanda a "Show in Solidarity" with the victims of Cuba storm, during a gala that will be enlivened by that country's female music band "Caramelo Son" and local musicians.

Uganda: Ministers Clash in Parliament

2008-10-03T09:54+0200

Security minister Amama Mbabazi and former health minister Jim Muhwezi yesterday clashed on the floor of Parliament over allegations that the latter was involved in a foiled bank robbery.

Fossett: Human remains found

2008-10-03T09:54+0200

Investigators have found human remains amid the wreckage of Steve Fossett's small plane on a remote California mountain.

Manny, Dodgers take 2-0 lead over Cubs

2008-10-03T09:49+0200

CHICAGO (AP) -- After two duds by the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers look ready to run Chicago's championship drought to 100 years.

Feisty Palin escapes gaffes, but Biden wins snap polls

2008-10-03T09:49+0200

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct 2, 2008 : Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin defied her critics with an aggressive, folksy showing in her debate clash with Democrat Joe Biden, escaping without ...

Blue Dog Democrats May Be Key to the Bailout Bill's Fate

2008-10-03T09:45+0200

A bloc of fiscally conservative Democrats, who supported the bill the first time around, may be tougher to keep onboard after the changes wrought by the Senate

Penguins on Brazil's sunny beaches?

2008-10-03T09:38+0200

The sheer quantity of young penguins that have washed up on Brazil's sun-drenched beaches this year has confounded nearly everyone who comes in contact with them.

'Political meddling' storm as Met chief resigns

2008-10-03T09:36+0200

A POLITICAL storm erupted last night over the resignation of Britain's top policeman after he blamed the Mayor of London for his departure.

Police work in Caribbean not always fun in the sun

2008-10-03T09:36+0200

Mammoth tooth found in Ike debris

2008-10-03T09:24+0200

A palaeontologist whose Texas beachfront home was destroyed during Hurricane Ike has found a football-size tooth in the debris. Dorothy Sisk and Jim Westgate, scientists at Lamar University, discovered the fossil tooth in the front garden of Ms Sisk's home in Caplen on the devastated Bolivar Peninsula.

Monetary policy

2008-10-03T09:21+0200

Monetary policy Eurozone central bankers keep key rate at 4.25% despite fears of recession. Thursday, 2 October 2008 Performance Deregulation was the root cause of the financial crisis; more regulation is needed to uproot the causes. Saturday, 27 September 2008 Monetary policy The father of the....

Billionaire sends aid to Cuba

2008-10-03T09:11+0200

AFP The telecommunications company of Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, sent 51 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba for victims of last month's deadly Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, said a statement. Telmex and its foundation, sent a cargo from the eastern Mexican port of. . . .

'Big tooth' found in Hurricane Ike debris

2008-10-03T09:07+0200

A palaeontologist whose Texas beachfront home was destroyed during Hurricane Ike has found a football-size tooth in the debris.

U.S. Financial Bailout Vote Looms; UBS Cuts Jobs

2008-10-03T08:55+0200

A darkening economic outlook fuelled by the global credit crisis dragged Asian shares lower and added pressure for the U.S. Congress to approve a $700 billion financial industry bailout package later on Friday. In Switzerland, UBS AG, hardest hit among European banks by its exposure to....

Opposition Party to Ally With Kremlin

2008-10-03T08:46+0200

MOSCOW, Oct. 2 -- The leaders of one of Russia's major democratic parties voted Thursday to disband and establish a new party under the Kremlin's control, concluding that was the only way to promote their agenda in the nation's increasingly authoritarian political system.

Feisty Palin escapes gaffes, but Biden wins snap polls

2008-10-03T08:41+0200

Blog: Naming your storm

2008-10-03T08:40+0200

03 Oct 2008 06:19:39 GMT Source: IRIN Ever wondered how hurricanes are named? According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms, for example, have been named from lists originated by the NHC. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization.

Sarah Morris: Do Spanish banks show the way forward?

2008-10-03T08:40+0200

Sarah Morris: Spain's more tightly regulated banking system is being held up as a new model, but Spanish banks too are feeling the squeeze

Experts to examine Fossett plane wreck remains

2008-10-03T08:37+0200

DNA experts are preparing to test what are believed to be the remains of millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, found in the wreckage of his plane.

Feisty Palin escapes gaffes, but Biden wins snap polls

2008-10-03T08:27+0200

Sarah Palin defied critics with an aggressive, folksy showing in debate with Democrat Joe Biden. -AFP

Blog: Naming your storm

2008-10-03T08:27+0200

NAIROBI, 2 October 2008 (IRIN) - Ever wondered how hurricanes are named? According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms, for example, have been named from lists originated by the NHC. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization.

Human remains found at Fossett crash site

2008-10-03T08:24+0200

Crash site investigators found human remains amid the wreckage of Steve Fossett's small plane on a remote California mountain, the chief of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said.

A poisoned chalice?

2008-10-03T08:22+0200

One person who was unconcerned was King. Unemployment was rising, but it always rose in the winter months. Periodic downturns in the business cycle were familiar events; there seemed to be no reason to worry excessively about this one. Having lowered taxes throughout the 1920s, and with the federal....

Fossett wreckage, small piece of bone found

2008-10-03T08:22+0200

Widow says she's relieved to have closure following discovery in Sierra Nevada a year after famed adventurer vanished

Nashville franchise defaults on $40-million loan

2008-10-03T08:22+0200

Predators Holdings LLC is petitioning a California bankruptcy court for damages of up to $100-million

US Senate endorses bail out as economy stutters

2008-10-03T08:06+0200

The senate agreed the $700 billion bail out of the financial industry. Uncertainty remains however, as the package has yet to be approved by the House of Representatives.

Uganda: I Acted Under Political Pressure, Says Jamwa

2008-10-03T07:54+0200

National Social Security Fund managing director David Chandi Jamwa yesterday admitted that the Fund acted under political pressure in buying more than 400 acres of land from Security Minister Amama Mbabazi and businessman Amos Nzeyi, Members of Parliament investigating the deal told Daily Monitor last evening.

Human Remains Found At Fossett Crash Site

2008-10-03T07:53+0200

Crash site investigators found human remains amid the wreckage of Steve Fossett's small plane on a remote California mountain, the chief of the National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday. Parts of the small plane lost more than a year ago were scattered over a large debris field at around....

Families flock to recreation sites

2008-10-03T07:33+0200

Dozens of lively colored sailing boats sailed out toward the open sea from Ancol Beach in North Jakarta under the blistering midday sun on Thursday. read more

U.S. Financial Bailout Vote Looms; Markets Slide

2008-10-03T07:23+0200

On Monday, the House unexpectedly rejected a previous version of the bailout package, sending markets into a tailspin.

Lobbying blitz ushers bailout bill back to House

2008-10-03T07:17+0200

Members are besieged by 'promises and threats on both sides' with second vote expected today. Lobbying for the $700-billion financial rescue plan reached fever pitch as the hours ticked down toward today's climactic vote in the House, with powerful interest groups orchestrating last-minute appeals....

Top players for ATP SA Open at Montecasino

2008-10-03T07:02+0200

Chief Sports Correspondent THE South African Tennis Association (Sata) yesterday said that two of the top players on the ATP men’s professional tour have been signed up for the ATP South African Open in February. It confirmed that the Montecasino gambling and entertainment complex, just north of Johannesburg, will host the event.

Feisty Palin escapes gaffes, but Biden wins snap polls

2008-10-03T06:56+0200

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct 2, 2008 (AFP) - Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin defied her critics with an aggressive, folksy showing in her debate clash with Democrat Joe Biden, escaping without a disastrous gaffe.

Hurricane Ike yields fossil in yard

2008-10-03T06:54+0200

CAPLEN, Texas (AP) -- A paleontologist whose beachfront home in Texas was destroyed during Hurricane Ike has found a football-size tooth in the debris. Dorothy Sisk and Jim Westgate are scientists at Lamar University. They discovered the fossil tooth in the front yard of Sisk's home in Caplen on the devastated Bolivar Peninsula.

Gas shortages ease up in Southeast

2008-10-03T06:48+0200

ATLANTA — The Southeast heads into the weekend facing less severe gas shortages than a week ago, although the Energy Department expects scarce supplies to linger for a week or two.

Presidential race tightens in Georgia

2008-10-03T06:48+0200

ATLANTA — One is a blunt-spoken former Georgia congressman who helped lead the drive to impeach President Clinton in 1998 and later became a strong advocate of civil liberties after the 9/11 atta...

UPDATE 1-Oil down more than $1 on financial turmoil

2008-10-03T06:21+0200

SINGAPORE, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Oil fell more than a dollar to below $93 a barrel on Friday, its third consecutive day of losses, on scepticism that a U.S. ...

Dogged Dillon's drugs tally hits €18.7m

2008-10-03T05:55+0200

Customs 'wonder' dog Dillon brought the financial value of his cannabis finds so far this year to an impressive €18.7m after sniffing out a massive haul of the drug at Rosslare Europort yesterday.

Tropical storm Marie forms off Mexico's Baja

2008-10-03T05:55+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Tropical storm Marie formed over the Pacific on Wednesday, hundreds of miles (kilometers) southwest of the Baja California Peninsula.

US Caribbean territory officals defend bailout package's

2008-10-03T05:55+0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A tax break for rum produced in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands may trigger a hangover for proponents of Congress' huge bailout bill after the U.S. Senate tacked on tax reductions for the islands' liquor. A group of House Republicans in Washington who have opposed the....

Bridge collapse victims'families ask Ma for help

2008-10-03T05:55+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Families of the victims of a bridge collapse in central Taiwan on September 14 asked help from President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday.

Losses from Typhoon Jangmi exceed NT$2 bil.

2008-10-03T05:55+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Aggregate agricultural losses caused by the powerful Typhoon Jangmi that swept the island Sept. 28-29 broke the NT$2 billion mark to hit NT$2.14 billion as of yesterday, according to statistics compiled by the Cabinet-level Council of Agriculture (COA).

Gas shortages ease up in Southeast

2008-10-03T05:53+0200

The Southeast heads into the weekend facing less severe gas shortages than a week ago, although the Energy Department expects ...

Big fossil found in US yard post-Ike

2008-10-03T05:02+0200

A paleontologist whose beachfront home in Texas was destroyed during Hurricane Ike has found a football-size tooth in the debris.

NZ coach has fingers crossed for Matai

2008-10-03T05:02+0200

NZ rugby league coach Stephen Kearney has his fingers crossed that Manly's Steve Matai gets no injury in Sunday's NRL grand final leading up to the World Cup.

Presidential race tightens in Georgia

2008-10-03T04:53+0200

Bob Barr and Cynthia McKinney are two longtime Georgians who are among the best known in a flock of independent candidates running ...

Oil down for third day on financial turmoil

2008-10-03T04:49+0200

SINGAPORE, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Oil fell for a third consecutive day on Friday as the market awaited a bailout vote in the U.S. House of Representatives ...

S China warned of heavy rain, wind as tropical storm Higos nears

2008-10-03T04:28+0200

Tropical storm Higos, the 17th this year, will drop heavy rain on parts of south China's Guangdong and Hainan provinces over the next two days, the National Meteorological Observatory said on Thursday. The office advised everyone in those regions to prepare for therain, as well as lightning storms and gale-force winds.

Pinched and Watching Pennies

2008-10-03T04:09+0200

For years, when times got tough, the nation could count on consumers to keep spending. No longer.

Tonga to increase local fruit production. 01:36 on 03 October, 2008 UTC

2008-10-03T04:05+0200

Tonga to increase local fruit production Posted at 01:36 on 03 October, 2008 UTC A project launched in Tonga this week aims to make a significant contribution to local food production and improve people’s health. The results of a study carried out three years ago has shown the need to increase the production of the Tongan fruit industry.

Nigerian banks not affected by financial crisis â€”Akingbola - Vanguard - Fastnews Nigerian Stock Market News

2008-10-03T03:58+0200

THE Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has said that while the ongoing global financial crisis is a wake-up call for Nigerian banks, none of the 24 local banks is affected by the crisis. In a statement yesterday, President of the Institute and Group Chief Executive Officer, Intercontinental Bank Plc, Dr.

Jobless claims remain at a seven-year high

2008-10-03T03:47+0200

WASHINGTON - New applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week to a seven-year high due to a weakening economy and the impact of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, the Labor Department said T...

California activist found slain in New Orleans

2008-10-03T03:47+0200

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police said Thursday they are investigating the slaying of a 25-year-old San Francisco community activist found shot in the head in a hurricane-battered part of the...

Economic, credit fears punish Wall Street

2008-10-03T03:47+0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks slid on Thursday as tight credit markets and bleak economic data forced investors to focus on the rocky road still ahead for the U.S. economy even if Congress passes a $700...

Think of us as the coastguard

2008-10-03T03:47+0200

TO THE developed world they're criminals, brigands of the high seas, seizing commercial vessels regardless of their flag and then demanding millions in ransom but the Somali pirates regard themsel...

Irish solution is not the answer

2008-10-03T03:47+0200

IT simply will not wash. The Irish government's blanket 420bn guarantee of all deposits and a large slice of debt in its six main domestic banks and building societies for the next two years is being ...

Searchers find no sign of man taken by croc

2008-10-03T03:47+0200

"That's the main suspicion," said the spokeswoman, who spoke on customary condition of anonymity. "It is crocodile country."Booker's brother-in-law Mike Watson told reporters in Cooktown Wednesday tha...

Hurricane Ike leaves littered beaches in its wake

2008-10-03T03:41+0200

Padre Island National Seashore, Texas — The world's longest undeveloped barrier island now looks as if people have been living – and dumping – on it for decades. Tons of debris swept up by Hurricane Ike last month were carried by Gulf of Mexico currents hundreds of miles from the upper Texas coast....

Teen who killed two Waimanalo women in high-speed crash gets 2-year term

2008-10-03T03:29+0200

A teenager who killed two Waimanalo women in a high-speed collision last year was sentenced this morning to two years in prison and five years of probation.

Human remains found at Fossett crash site

2008-10-03T03:26+0200

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Crash site investigators found human remains amid the wreckage of Steve Fossett's small plane on a remote California mountain, the chief of the National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday.

Human remains found at Fossett crash site

2008-10-03T02:58+0200

03 Oct 2008 00:53:11 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates with quotes, details of site, background, byline) By Jim Christie SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Crash site investigators found human remains amid the wreckage of Steve Fossett's small ...

Brother, can you spare a dime?

2008-10-03T02:17+0200

SERIOUS MONEY:Corporate profits are set to slump in the year ahead and a global recession is now a distinct reality, writes Charlie Fell

PLANET BUSINESS

2008-10-03T02:17+0200

A sideways look at this week in the world of business compiled by Laura Slattery.

Single 'global' bank in Italy reassures market

2008-10-03T02:17+0200

ITALIAN CONCERNS:SO, WHO’S laughing now? For years Italian banks have been criticised for a cautious business approach that has seen them operate a conservative lending market while relying heavily on a strong domestic deposit base.

German politicians and bankers clash on rescue plan

2008-10-03T02:17+0200

GERMAN BANKING:IRELAND’S BANK guarantee has sparked a bad tempered war of words between Berlin politicians and bankers over whether to introduce a similar scheme in Germany.

Newsquiz: Week of September 29

2008-10-03T02:16+0200

(CNN Student News) October 3, 2008 Get a clue -- Use each of the following clues to figure out the person, place or thing that is being described from stories you saw on CNN Student News this week. Write your answers in the space provided. Click here for a PDF version of this Newsquiz. 1.

World › Human remains found at Steve Fossett wreckage site

2008-10-03T02:15+0200

Federal investigators said Thursday they found human remains amid the wreckage of missing adventurer Steve Fossett's airplane in the mountains of eastern California. The remains…

US territories defend bailout package's rum bill

2008-10-03T02:02+0200

A tax break for rum produced in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands may trigger a hangover for proponents of Congress' huge bailout bill after the U.S. Senate tacked on tax reductions for the islands' liquor.

CTU President: Technological solutions needed to mitigate challenges

2008-10-03T02:00+0200

Web Posted - Fri Oct 03 2008 PRESIDENT of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Clive Mullings believes that the Sixth Caribbean Ministerial Strategic Seminar is taking place at an opportune time. Speaking during the opening dinner of a two-day meeting being held at the Hilton, Mullings....

UBS expects small profit in third quarter

2008-10-03T01:51+0200

UBS AG said yesterday it expected to make a small profit in the third quarter of 2008, putting an end to a string of negative quarters and defying a market crisis that is engulfing many US and European peers.

GE to raise US$15bil via stock sales

2008-10-03T01:51+0200

General Electric Co plans to raise US$15bil through stock sales €“ including US$3bil from Warren Buffett €“ to improve liquidity and give it the option of more acquisitions at a time of intense market turmoil, the US conglomerate said on Wednesday.

Nokia challenges iPhone with touchscreen and unlimited music

2008-10-03T01:50+0200

Mobile maker hopes handset will be a Christmas hit with parents worried about illegal music sharing

Scottish housing sector joins the UK slump with 5% fall in prices

2008-10-03T01:42+0200

NEW figures have shown that the Scottish housing sector has joined the housing slump being suffered by the rest of the UK.

Somali pirates' message to world: Think of us as the coastguard

2008-10-03T01:42+0200

TO THE developed world they're criminals, brigands of the high seas, seizing commercial vessels regardless of their flag and then demanding millions in ransom – but the So

John Lennon: The Life, By Philip Norman

2008-10-03T01:32+0200

Anyone writing a book about the Beatles is entering one of publishing's more crowded markets. But Philip Norman isn't just anyone, and his biography of the band's most troubled, problematic and mythologised member is no mere exercise in milking a subject for which, nearly half a century on, the world's fascination shows no sign of waning.

Lives Remembered: Robert Graham Holt

2008-10-03T01:32+0200

My father, Robert Graham Holt, died on 27 July after a notable career as an agriculturalist and teacher in developing countries, mainly African, followed by devoted service to the local Suffolk community in which lived with his wife on retirement.

Oxford cop who was too clever for his own good

2008-10-03T01:32+0200

Shortly after lunchtime on Wednesday afternoon, Boris Johnson and Sir Ian Blair sat down in the London Mayor's office overlooking the Thames. It had been billed as a routine meeting to mark Mr Johnson's assumption of control of the Metropolitan Police Authority but within minutes it became clear....

Texas attorney general accuses hotel, motel of Ike price gouging

2008-10-03T01:31+0200

The Texas attorney general sued a hotel and a motel Thursday, accusing them of price gouging during September's exodus of more than 1 million Gulf Coast residents ahead of Hurricane Ike.

Arrogance, lies and the downfall of a very PC police chief

2008-10-03T01:30+0200

The evidence of serious misjudgment, if not plain wrongdoing, was irrefutable and this Labourite police chief's long-time champions, Prime Minister Tony Blair and London Mayor Ken Livingstone were gone.

Tonga to increase local fruit production. 23:12 on 02 October, 2008 UTC

2008-10-03T01:27+0200

Tonga to increase local fruit production Posted at 23:12 on 02 October, 2008 UTC Tonga is set to increase it’s local fruit production. This follows a study carried out three years ago which shows the need to increase the production of the Tongan fruit industry.

India latest to ban smoking in public places

2008-10-03T01:21+0200

NEW DELHI -- India banned smoking in public places on Thursday, leaving public health officials with a much tougher task: get the nation's estimated 120 million smokers to stub out their cigarettes.

Viewpoint: Not good M&S news - but still a good bet

2008-10-03T01:19+0200

Nils Pratley: Sir Stuart Rose seems to accept that miracles won't happen and is planning accordingly

New minister brings new era of Aids treatment to South Africa

2008-10-03T01:19+0200

Barbara Hogan promises to 'get things right' in country with highest number of HIV carriers

Simon Jenkins: Vermeer was no sex-mad garret artist. The scribblers have got the wrong girl

2008-10-03T01:19+0200

Simon Jenkins: The truth about the subject of this famous image has been trampled over by a salacious West End and Hollywood

Fighting the slump on the home front

2008-10-03T01:19+0200

How high street traders have been affected by the financial crisis sweeping the nation

I acted under political pressure, says Jamwa - Daily Monitor - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-03T00:58+0200

California activist found slain in New Orleans

2008-10-03T00:52+0200

New Orleans police said Thursday they are investigating the slaying of a 25-year-old San Francisco community activist found shot ...

US Senate passes bailout bill 74 votes to 25

2008-10-03T00:46+0200

The US Senate has voted overwhelmingly to pass the $US700 billion rescue bill, with the House of Representatives returning for further debate at the end of the week.

World › Searchers find Fossett's plane but not his body

2008-10-03T00:45+0200

More than a year after millionaire adventure Steve Fossett vanished on a solo flight over California's rugged Sierra Nevada mountains, searchers found the wreckage of…

DHL helps storm hit Haitians

2008-10-03T00:38+0200

DHL Express Caribbean recently delivered two air shipments of hurricane relief supplies to Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Cuba food freeze

2008-10-03T00:38+0200

HAVANA (AP) - Cuba announced price freezes at all farmers markets last Monday, promising to punish any vendors charging more for hard-to-find fruits and vegetables as food reserves dwindle due to the destruction caused by hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

Ike leaves debris on Texas beaches

2008-10-03T00:35+0200

Tons of debris swept up by Hurricane Ike last month still litter miles of Texas beaches.

BlackBerry Storm shows off in trippy Vodafone promo vid

2008-10-03T00:35+0200

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds In what can only be described as the fastest and most exhilarating one minute, twenty-two seconds of our lives, RIM and Vodafone have thrown together a promotional video for the upcoming Storm that touches on most of the handset's high points: mobile music, GPS,....

Mbabazi, Muhwezi clash in parliament

2008-10-03T00:34+0200

SECURITY minister Amama Mbabazi and former health minister Jim Muhwezi yesterday clashed on the floor of Parliament over allegations that the latter was involved in a foiled bank robbery.

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. Subsidiary's Low Bid on California Project Deemed Non-Responsive

2008-10-03T00:19+0200

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: STRL) (Sterlingâ€ or the Companyâ€ ) today announced that its subsidiary, Road and Highway Builders ...

Economic, credit fears punish Wall Street

2008-10-02T23:55+0200

Perfect storm looms for carmakers

2008-10-02T23:47+0200

Professional delivery captains locator service available online at BoatUS.Com

2008-10-02T23:34+0200

A new online Professional Captains Locator service from BoatU.S. aims to connect boat owners seeking on-the-water transportation services with U.S. Coast Guard licensed delivery captains. "Whether it's a 'snowbird' heading south down the Intracoastal Waterway for the winter, a boat owner needing....

Council panel won't approve Maui park without rest-rooms

2008-10-02T23:33+0200

WAILUKU - The Maui County Council's Public Works and Facilities Committee on Wednesday returned serve on a request by Kehalani Mauka LLC for a waiver on requirements for parking lots and rest-rooms for two proposed parks, The Maui News reported today.

Krejza seeks refuge from drug storm

2008-10-02T23:06+0200

Off spinner Jason Krejza will take the field for Australia seeking refuge from the story that broke overnight surrounding his positive test for cocaine in 2006.

Sunny delights

2008-10-02T23:03+0200

Mango Cafe // 50 Furshtatskaya Ulitsa // Tel.: 272 5329 // Open 9 a.m. through 10 p.m. // Dinner for two: 1,220 rubles ($50) Gray umbrellas on the wet streets of St.

Wall Street battered by economic fears, credit worry

2008-10-02T22:55+0200

Pakistani legislator survives suicide blast - but four others do not

2008-10-02T22:52+0200

A suicide bomber blew himself up as he tried to storm the home of a member of Pakistan's ruling coalition Thursday, killing four people but missing the politician, officials said. The blast in the troubled northwestern town of Charsadda highlighted the threat posed by Taliban and Al-Qaeda militants to Pakistan's new government in the wake.

US encourages Brazil to buy F-18 fighter jets

2008-10-02T22:29+0200

The U.S. Embassy said Thursday that it is encouraging Brazil to buy Boeing-built F-18 Super Hornet fighter jets _ one of three models selected by Latin America's largest nation as finalists for a fleet revamp.

Give me a break, a tax break — or else

2008-10-02T22:20+0200

A tax break for employers in the region hit by Hurricane Katrina to hire new workers? A tax break for Hollywood movie studios? What does any of this have to do with the $700 billion bill to rescue banks and investment firms on which the House is poised to vote Friday?

Northern Bahamas Gives $30,000 to Inagua Hurricane Relief Effort

2008-10-02T22:02+0200

NORTHERN BAHAMAS, The Bahamas (BIS) - Residents in the Northern Bahamas, who are no strangers to hurricanes impacting their livelihood, joined resources and donated an estimated $30,000 to residents in Inagua impacted by Hurricane Ike

Some attacks on US missions overseas

2008-10-02T21:59+0200

A look at some attacks on U.S. diplomatic buildings in Europe and around the world:

‘Different’ Italian banks hope to weather storm

2008-10-02T21:42+0200

When Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister, assured Italians this week that they would “not lose even a euro” in the current banking crisis, he argued that the country’s banking system was more solid than some of its European counterparts because it was “different”.

Bankers fear housing slump will hurt Spain

2008-10-02T21:42+0200

Spain’s banks may have been spared a direct hit from the hurricane sweeping through the world’s financial systems, but bankers in Madrid predict that the country will still succumb to a conventional banking crisis over the next two years because of the collapse of its housing market.

Sarah Palin's High Stakes Night

2008-10-02T21:09+0200

The Trail | Veep nominee must show she can be a future GOP leader whether McCain wins or loses.

Economic fears, credit worry batter stocks

2008-10-02T20:53+0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell on Thursday as tight credit markets and bleak economic data forced investors to focus on the rocky road still ahead for the U.S. economy even if Congress passes a $700 billion rescue package this week.

The Break-Up of Yugoslavia

2008-10-02T20:43+0200

Authoritative account - translated from the Pešcanik [Hourglass] website (www.pešcanik.net) of Belgrade's independent Radio B92 - of the conspiracy by Slobodan Miloševic, Borisav Jovic and Veljko Kadijevic to break up the former Yugoslavia and carve out a Great Serbia (Part two follows)

In Silicon Valley, storm clouds from a troubled economy

2008-10-02T20:35+0200

High-tech entrepreneurs, investors and executives now believe the question is when, not if, the financial chaos will have an impact on America's cradle of innovation.

Power under threat

2008-10-02T20:26+0200

THE Fiji Electricity Authority has warned of power shedding or rotating blackouts if the dry spell continues.

New Chairman to Meet with Horse Owners and Drivers

2008-10-02T20:06+0200

As I reported this week, the new Malta Racing Club Chairman, Dr Matthew Brincat, is going to meet with all horse owners and drivers next Sunday morning. This meeting is to be held in the grand stand of the Marsa Racetrack at 9:15 a.m. Notices have been posted to all owners and drivers and all those....

Nokia takes on the iPhone with the 5800 XpressMusic

2008-10-02T20:05+0200

Nokia's unlimited mobile music service and new touchscreen handset will launch in the UK in two weeks' time. By Richard Wray

Searchers find no sign of man taken by croc

2008-10-02T19:56+0200

SYDNEY - Police and wildlife officials searched a murky river in Australia's tropical north Thursday for signs of a camper authorities suspect was killed by a crocodile. Arthur Booker, 62, of Brisbane, hasn't been seen since Tuesday...

India bans smoking in public places

2008-10-02T19:49+0200

India banned smoking in public places on Thursday, leaving public health officials with a much tougher task: get the nation's estimated 120 million smokers to stub out their cigarettes.

Families want Ike debris searched for bodies

2008-10-02T19:38+0200

Alligators loom over submerged cars. Mountains of debris are embedded in the ground. Cows, trucks and the remnants of homes are sunk into the ocean. And unverified sightings of missing loved ones are making the rounds. More than 300 people are missing since Hurricane Ike hit the Texas coast last....

Gov't ends search for missing miner

2008-10-02T19:26+0200

BAGUIO CITY -- Navy frogmen returned Thursday to all the flooded tunnels of Goldfields mining firm in Itogon, Benguet to search for the last trapped miner reported as "still missing" Wednesday night. Paeng Valencia, president of the Rescue 911, the overall medical rescue team in the 10-day....

Lowy knocks Twiggy off rich list top

2008-10-02T19:23+0200

IN the end, it was a short-lived reign. Just as well, then, that Andrew Forrest professed not to care for the title of Australia's richest man.

Economic fears, credit woes sink stocks

2008-10-02T19:22+0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell on Thursday as tight credit markets and bleak economic data left investors focused on the rocky road still ahead for the U.S. economy even if Congress passes a $700 billion rescue package this week.

TSX plunges as potash shares hit

2008-10-02T19:05+0200

Merrill Lynch downgrade drives Potash Corp. down 20 per cent, Agrium down 15 per cent

Thomson Reuters “challenged” but reaffirms outlook

2008-10-02T19:05+0200

Financial crisis hitting customer banks is “negative short- to middle-term,” CEO says

U.S. girds for second vote on bailout bill

2008-10-02T19:05+0200

House of Representatives considers rescue package today after bill's easy passage in Senate

Bush Implores Congress To Pass Rescue Bill

2008-10-02T18:57+0200

President Bush said "a lot of people are watching" to see if Congress will enact the $700 billion financial rescue plan that he called the best chance to restore calm to the financial industry.

Bush: Lawmakers ’must listen’ vote yes

2008-10-02T18:49+0200

President Bush said “a lot of people are watching” to see if Congress will enact the financial rescue plan that he called the best chance to restore calm to the financial industry.

SA banks safe for now

2008-10-02T18:41+0200

Economists from South Africa's four major banks have confidently downplayed the impact of the financial havoc in the world's largest economy, which has been felt here mainly as a dip in share prices. South African banks say they have minimal exposure to the subprime or higher risk home loan....

Risk-bound rewards: Canada's defence industry

2008-10-02T18:40+0200

After decades of existing on a starvation diet of infrequent and limited contracts from the Canadian Forces, the Canadian defence industry is reaping the benefits of a government committed to operations in Afghanistan and ensuring the security of North America. The industry's future is far from assured, however.

Politics and petrol problems

2008-10-02T18:38+0200

THE end of September saw a crisis on Wall Street and a garbled response from Congress. No wonder, then, that all eyes were trained on New York and Washington. But the south-eastern states were dealing with more immediate problems: petrol panics, property damage and missing people.

De Gaulle revived

2008-10-02T18:38+0200

A new interest in the general who founded the Fifth Republic Oct 2nd 2008 Austria's election

Scavengers warned of risks from endosulfan

2008-10-02T18:37+0200

For a few pesos more, scavengers are risking serious harm in helping themselves with metal scraps from a sunken ship. ...

Hawaii promoting its 'value' to visitors

2008-10-02T18:15+0200

Officials on Wednesday unveiled a $4.5 million campaign to lure visitors for the remainder of the year. The effort is part of the more than $12.5 million in emergency funding that has been devoted by the state and businesses to combat a slump in tourism.

India's smoking ban: dead on arrival

2008-10-02T18:15+0200

India's 120 million smokers are the latest to be hit by a smoking ban. However, even though a majority of the population supports the ban, it is not expected to change anything.

PM Golding Meets With US Congressman and IDB on First Visit to Washington D.C

2008-10-02T18:01+0200

WASHINGTON (JIS) - Prime Minister Bruce Golding arrived in the US Capital, Washington DC this morning (Sept 29) following a weeklong hectic schedule to New York during which he delivered his first address to the United Nations General Assembly.

Oil Falls Towards $94, Focuses on Demand

2008-10-02T17:57+0200

But oil`s fall also reflected a shift in sentiment to focus more on falling demand in industrialised countries.

Gov't. First Year Review: Medical Facilities Upgraded

2008-10-02T17:56+0200

The Government undertook the rehabilitation and upgrading of a number of medical facilities across the island, during its first year in office. Work was undertaken on institutions that suffered damage in the wake of the passage of Hurricanes Ivan in September 2004, and Dean in August 2007, as well....

Vietnam pounded by another deadly storm

2008-10-02T17:48+0200

The bodies of two children and three fishermen were recovered in Vietnam, raising the death toll from a tropical storm to eight with eight others feared dead, officials said Thursday.

TASE suffers sharp losses as Senate okays $700b bailout

2008-10-02T17:45+0200

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange suffered sharp losses Thursday, a day after the U.S. Senate approved a landmark $700 billion bailout package for the beleaguered American financial sector. The bill then went to the House of Representatives for approval. ...

Alarm bells ring over Austrian economy

2008-10-02T17:41+0200

02. 10. 08. - 16:00 Alarm bells ring over Austrian economy Leading Austrian think tanks have lowered their predictions for economic growth in Austria in 2009. The Institute for Economic Research (Wifo) and The Institute for Higher Studies (IHS) have based their new predictions on the worsening world and European economic and financial situations.

PM Golding Concludes Washington D.C Visit with US $50M IDB Loan

2008-10-02T17:31+0200

KINGSTON (JIS) - PM Bruce Golding has ended his visit to the US Capital, Washington D.C, with a commitment from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to provide a US$50-million infrastructure and rehabilitation loan.

PM Golding Receives Honour from US Congress

2008-10-02T17:31+0200

WASHINGTON (JIS) - Prime Minister Bruce Golding was last night (Sept 29) honoured by the US Congress when he was presented with a proclamation by Congresswoman, Yvette Clarke.

Scavengers warned of risks from endosulfan

2008-10-02T17:30+0200

For a few pesos more, scavengers are risking serious harm in helping themselves with metal scraps from a sunken ship. Undersecretary Ma. Elena Bautista of the Department of Transportation and Communication on Thursday warned the scavengers to stay away from MV Princess of the Stars, or else suffer....

URA expects Q3 private home prices to fall 1.8%

2008-10-02T17:29+0200

SINGAPORE: Private home prices in Singapore fell by 1.8 per cent in the third quarter, according to flash estimates released on Thursday by the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

Hurricane Katrina Meets American Money

2008-10-02T17:18+0200

A Katrina-like storm has hit, and once again, the government was unprepared, despite months, perhaps years, of warnings. Our financial first responders were feckless, our legislators spineless and our lessons from Katrina unlearned.

300 people still missing since Ike hit Texas

2008-10-02T17:15+0200

House girds for 2nd try on financial rescue

2008-10-02T17:13+0200

WASHINGTON (AP) — House members are getting another chance to vote on a financial bailout bill that has infuriated millions of voters after the Senate added tax cuts and other sweeteners and passed it handily.

WarBots: Latest in military strategy

2008-10-02T17:13+0200

As robotic technology use increases in areas of conflict, the debate rages about robotic autonomy vs human involvement on the battlefield, Jody Ray Bennett reports for ISN Security Watch.

Europe's Sharia question

2008-10-02T17:13+0200

In recent weeks, the European Commission and the UK have made apparent concessions to Islamic law, and with confrontations in Cologne over a proposed mosque, the role of Muslims in a future Europe is again in the spotlight, writes Simon Roughneen for ISN Security Watch.

Weak economy pushes jobless claims to 7-year high

2008-10-02T17:13+0200

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tight credit is taking a toll on manufacturing and jobs. More people than expected lined up at the unemployment lines last week and orders to U.S. factories plunged by the largest amount in two years, according to government data released today.

Three tropical storms to form this month

2008-10-02T17:01+0200

PHILIPSBURG - “Don’t let your guard down” was the advice to residents from EOC Chairman Lt. Governor Franklyn Richards after forecasters announced Wednesday that three tropical storms would form in the Atlantic and Caribbean this month.

PM Golding Concludes Washington D.C Visit with US $50M IDB Loan

2008-10-02T16:52+0200

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has ended his visit to the US Capital, Washington D.C, with a commitment from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to provide a US$50-million infrastructure and rehabilitation loan. The funds will enable the government to undertake critical repairs following the damage caused by Tropical Storm Gustav.

Bernier bashed PM, asked ex to put NATO papers in trash: Couillard book

2008-10-02T16:50+0200

Former foreign affairs minister Maxime Bernier frequently bad-mouthed Prime Minister Stephen Harper and once asked his girlfriend to dispose of confidential NATO briefing papers on trash day, Julie Couillard writes in her highly anticipated autobiography.

Idea Of U.S.-Style Bailout For Europe No Longer Unthinkable

2008-10-02T16:48+0200

Until very recently, many in Europe thought the continent could avoid the worst of the financial crisis sweeping the United States. No need for a U.S.-style bailout, sniffed an EU commissioner, because Europe's situation is "less acute." But big lenders in Belgium, Germany, and elsewhere have since....

Swedish King Carl XVI Gustav travels to Kherson region to visit ethnic Swedes' village

2008-10-02T16:45+0200

Swedish King Carl XVI Gustav who came on the state visit to Ukraine has started his travel to Kherson region Thursday with the ceremony of opening a new road to Zmiivka village, Beryslav district, where ethnic Swedes live.

Flooding solutions

2008-10-02T16:40+0200

Web Posted - Wed Oct 01 2008 RESIDENTS of Reed Street, Mason Hall Street, Murphys Pasture, Chapman Lane, Oneils Land have one thing in common. When it rains they become virtual prisoners in their homes. Yesterday, Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and....

Sandy Lane refurbishment hailed as example for other hotels

2008-10-02T16:40+0200

Web Posted - Thu Oct 02 2008 By Nicholas Cox Hoteliers in Barbados are being encouraged to invest in their properties in order to be prepared when the global financial sector recovers. This advice from Minister of Tourism, Richard Sealy, who was speaking in the context of a nearly completed....

Think tanks predict lower growth in 2009

2008-10-02T16:40+0200

02. 10. 08. - 16:00 Think tanks predict lower growth in 2009 Leading Austrian think tanks have lowered their predictions for economic growth in Austria in 2009. The Institute for Economic Research (Wifo) and The Institute for Higher Studies (IHS) have based their new predictions on the worsening world and European economic and financial situations.

Jihlava festival stars criminals, presidents & rappers

2008-10-02T16:37+0200

Several biographies will be screened, including Helena Papírníková's film on the poet and communist-era dissident Martin Jirous, and a film on the last Czechoslovak communist leader, Gustav Husák, by Robert Sedláček, previously known as the author of a documentary on former PM Miloš Zeman and several acted films.

Hawaii promoting its 'value' to visitors

2008-10-02T16:33+0200

HONOLULU (AP) -- Hawaii's tourism industry is offering new deals, incentives and packages as it grapples with turbulent airline industry and Americans holding tight to their wallets.Officials on Wednesday unveiled a $4.5 million campaign to lure visitors for the remainder of the year. The effort is part of the more than $12.

Wreck confirmed as Fossett plane

2008-10-02T16:27+0200

The wreckage of a plane found in California belongs to missing US adventurer Steve Fossett, officials say.

U.S. unemployment rate soars

2008-10-02T16:27+0200

The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose to their highest in seven years due to the impact of hurricanes Ike and Gustav, the government said in a report on Thursday.

Mice Can Sniff Out Fear, Study Finds

2008-10-02T16:18+0200

Scientists have isolated an organ in a mouse's nose that can detect alarm pheromones emitted by other mice. This kind of chemical signaling of danger or fear is known in fish, insects and even plants, but it has not been extensively studied much in mammals.

The VP Picks: Good And Bad

2008-10-02T16:18+0200

We'll soon know Barack Obama's and John McCain's vice presidential choices, but the verdict on whether the selection was a good one won't immediately be known. Will the running mate be a good campaigner? How will he or she fare in the VP debate? A look at VP picks since 1964 offers clues to what to look for.

Newsweek: Spinning the pre-debate spin

2008-10-02T16:17+0200

The fight is on to lower expectations for vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin and Joe Biden. Some of it is strategic; some not. Some of it is comical; some of it has an air of desperation.

Fossett searchers locate remains of Bellanca Super Decathalon

2008-10-02T16:04+0200

Updated A hiker on Monday found the ID documents of Steve Fossett, including his pilot and glider licences and his membership card for the National Aeronautic Association, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The discovery led to a renewed search for the missing adventurer, and authorities this....

ConocoPhillips predicts lower crude, gas prices in Q3

2008-10-02T15:58+0200

Also says disruptions from hurricanes Gustav and Ike would have a negative after-tax impact of about $200-million

U.S. stock futures trade lower

2008-10-02T15:58+0200

Renewed hopes for a bailout package for American's financial sector couldn't move stocks higher in pre-market trading Thursday, as investors kept their hopes low ahead of an expected House of Representatives vote. U.S. stock index futures were down with about 45 minutes to go before markets open,....

URA expects Q3 private property to fall 1.8%

2008-10-02T15:57+0200

SINGAPORE: Private home prices in Singapore fell by 1.8 per cent in the third quarter, according to flash estimates released Thursday by the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

Robert Fox: Kabul and the coming chaos

2008-10-02T15:51+0200

Robert Fox: The Foreign Office can deny its Afghan ambassador's reported remarks; in reality, it must know the truth of his bleak assessment

Hurricanes send jobless claims highest in 7 yrs

2008-10-02T15:50+0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose to their highest in seven years due to the impact of hurricanes Ike and Gustav, the government said in a report on Thursday.

Spy Games

2008-10-02T15:44+0200

Is Central Europe becoming a hotbed of Russian and other spies? Recent Czech intelligence reports suggest so, although some claim the government is politicizing intelligence to win support for a U.S. missile-defense program.

Three tropical storms to form this month

2008-10-02T15:42+0200

PHILIPSBURG--“Don’t let your guard down” was the advice to residents from Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Chairman Lt. Governor Franklyn Richards after forecasters announced Wednesday that three tropical storms would form in the Atlantic and Caribbean this month. (click headline for more)

Searchers locate remains of Bellanca Super Decathalon

2008-10-02T15:34+0200

Jobless claims at 7-year high

2008-10-02T15:23+0200

The number of out-of-work Americans filing new claims for unemployment insurance rose last week to a 7-year high, according to a government report released Thursday.

Boris Johnson appoints Carphone Warehouse founder as chief Olympic adviser

2008-10-02T15:19+0200

Carphone Warehouse founder David Ross to head a new team of legacy advisers for the 2012 Olympics

Zenit accused of match-fixing

2008-10-02T15:15+0200

[02.10.2008 12:46] Zenit accused of match-fixing It has been claimed this week by sources in Spain that last season`s UEFA Cup winners were involved in match-fixing en route to the continental crown. ABC reported that £32m was paid to Zenit`s semi-final opponents - Bavarian giants Bayern Munich - by....

Wreck 'seems to be Fossett plane'

2008-10-02T15:13+0200

Search teams looking for US adventurer Steve Fossett find what appears to be his plane's wreckage, officials say.

U.S. jobless claims at seven-year high

2008-10-02T15:11+0200

WASHINGTON — New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose slightly last week to a seven-year high due to a weakening economy and the impact of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, the Labour Department said Thursday. The department reported that initial claims for jobless benefits increased by 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 497,000.

$12.4 M plan announced for soggy crops

2008-10-02T15:05+0200

The details of a $12.4-million compensation deal for P.E.I. farmers whose crops were damaged by heavy rain this year were announced by the province Wednesday.

Jobless claims remain at a seven-year high

2008-10-02T15:02+0200

Government data show new applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week to a seven-year high due to the impact of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and a weakening economy.

Pakistan suicide bomb kills 4

2008-10-02T14:59+0200

AFP A suicide bomber blew himself up, as he tried to storm the house of a member of Pakistan's ruling coalition, killing four people but missing the politician, officials said. The bombing in the troubled northwestern town of Charsadda, highlighted the threat posed by. . . .

Harry Potter creator J K Rowling is world's highest paid author Forbes magazine

2008-10-02T14:53+0200

Harry Potter creator earned more than £3 million a week last year making her the world's highest paid author according to a list compiled by Forbes magazine.

Madagascar: Seasonal Food Shortages on the Doorstep

2008-10-02T14:43+0200

The price of rice, the staple food of Madagascar's 19 million people, has stabilised, but the country's southern regions, where remote communities are vulnerable to chronic food insecurity, are preparing for the onset of seasonal food shortages that usually start in October.

America's Underwater Junkyard

2008-10-02T14:23+0200

Thousands of boats, ships and barges sink every year in American waters, and most of them remain abandoned forever wreaking havoc to undersea ecology

Miami-Dade County Launches $2 Million Global Marketing Campaign To Promote Destination for Business, Vacation and Meetings

2008-10-02T13:45+0200

A new $2 million global marketing campaign to promote Miami-Dade County as a dynamic, world-class destination for business, vacation and meetings will ...

Hurricane Katrina Meets American Money

2008-10-02T13:43+0200

Auto industry hit hard by credit crisis

2008-10-02T13:14+0200

NEW YORK — Dismal September auto sales may be one of the clearest signs yet that faltering consumer confidence and tighter credit are squeezing consumer spending.

Slump no surprise, experts say

2008-10-02T13:14+0200

Even if Congress cobbles together a "bailout" of the financial crisis this week, the best that Hawai'i residents can hope for is an improving economy in 2010 or 2011, according to two prominent local economists.

Ulster Bank may secure guarantee exception

2008-10-02T13:05+0200

Ulster Bank may be the only non-Irish owned bank to benefit from the financial support scheme, it emerged last night.

Villagers in mineshaft storm

2008-10-02T12:57+0200

VILLAGERS are pressing councillors to throw out plans for work on a controversial site after a gaping hole appeared in another mine shaft collapse.

Charities brace for lean times in 2009

2008-10-02T12:42+0200

But that was last year. Today, as the American economy treads onto new and frightful terrain, many charities are bracing. In the philanthropic marketplace, the stab of a failing economy can take six m...

Fox TV pix show a cozy Goode and aide

2008-10-02T12:42+0200

The Wilson Goode-Latrice Bryant drama took a new twist last night when Fox 29 broadcast a series of photos of the two vacationing in Jamaica three years ago and looking, well, cozy. It's the latest d...

European markets rise after U.S. Senate passes $700 bln rescue package

2008-10-02T12:42+0200

(RTTNews) - The major European markets opened higher, helped by the passage of the $700 billion bank bailout plan by the U.S. Senate. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the plan on F...

Financial storm dims hope of tough U.N. climate pact

2008-10-02T12:41+0200

OSLO (Reuters) - Global financial mayhem is dimming prospects for a strong new U.N. pact to fight climate change, but it might aid cheap green schemes such as insulating buildings to save energy, analysts said. The turmoil, straining government coffers with bank bailouts, may sap interest in more....

Just like buses

2008-10-02T12:35+0200

My first view of these fabled holiday islands was a glowering skyscape over roiling coastal seas - more like Skegness in February than a sub-tropical archipelago famed for its climate. Locals were clearly surprised - "once-in-every-five-years weather", as one described it. All this might have raised concerns had I been here for the sun and sand.

TASE opens to sharp losses as Senate okays $700B bailout

2008-10-02T12:33+0200

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened to sharp losses Thursday, hours after the U.S. Senate approved a landmark $700 billion bailout package for the beleaguered American financial sector. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for approval. ...

Hiker finds Steve Fossett's pilot's licence

2008-10-02T12:33+0200

A hiker has found the ID documents of missing adventurer Steve Fossett, including his pilot and glider licences and his membership card for the National Aeronautic Association, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Preston Morrow, store manager of Kittredge Sports in Mammoth Lakes, Mono County,....

MADAGASCAR: Seasonal food shortages on the doorstep

2008-10-02T12:30+0200

02 Oct 2008 10:21:36 GMT Source: IRIN The price of rice, the staple food of Madagascar's 19 million people, has stabilised, but the country's southern regions, where remote communities are vulnerable to chronic food insecurity, are preparing for the onset of seasonal food shortages that usually start in October.

Rohee points to border control stumping gun crimes

2008-10-02T12:21+0200

– as police destroy old arms Guyana will strengthen the control of its porous borders and increase security cooperation with its neighbours to help curb the distribution and use of small arms by criminal networks here, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee said yesterday as the police destroyed old and outdated firearms.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling earns £3m a week

2008-10-02T12:19+0200

JK Rowling earns the astonishing sum of more than £3m a week, it was revealed today.

NATCO Receives Letter of Intent for Major Contract to Provide CO2 Membrane System

2008-10-02T12:14+0200

HOUSTON, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - NATCO Group Inc. today announced that it has executed a second Letter of Intent (LOI) to provide CO2 membrane ...

Editorial comment: Lower rates on the eurozone’s horizon

2008-10-02T12:13+0200

Lower rates on the eurozone’s horizon Published: September 30 2008 19:25 | Last updated: September 30 2008 19:25 As Europe reels from financial turmoil, the European Central Bank is busily injecting desperately needed liquidity into markets. But policymakers are unlikely to go the extra kilometre....

Republicans cannot spend their way out of crisis

2008-10-02T12:13+0200

By Grover Norquist Published: October 1 2008 18:38 | Last updated: October 1 2008 18:38 H ank Paulson’s bail-out of the financial industry will cost taxpayers $700bn. Some believe that the bail-out signals an abandonment of the Reagan Republican goal of limited government. That debate is under way.

Legislation back in Dáil ahead of McAleese signing

2008-10-02T12:04+0200

The emergency legislation to give effect to the Government's €420 billion bank guarantee scheme is set to be signed into law by President Mary McAleese at around lunchtime today.

London 2012 legacy advisers named

2008-10-02T12:03+0200

Carphone Warehouse founder David Ross and former Olympic javelin champion Tessa Sanderson were today named as legacy advisers to London mayor Boris Johnson for the 2012 Olympics.

London 2012 Olympics 'legacy advisers' named

2008-10-02T12:03+0200

Carphone Warehouse founder David Ross and former Olympic javelin champion Tessa Sanderson and were today named as legacy advisers to London mayor Boris Johnson for the 2012 Olympics. A strong legacy was a key pledge to the International Olympic Committee which helped London win the right to host the Games.

MADAGASCAR: Seasonal food shortages on the doorstep

2008-10-02T12:01+0200

ANTANANARIVO Thursday, October 02, 2008 (IRIN) - The price of rice, the staple food of Madagascar's 19 million people, has stabilised, but the country's southern regions, where remote communities are vulnerable to chronic food insecurity, are preparing for the onset of seasonal food shortages that usually start in October.

Northern Rock acts to curb heavy demand

2008-10-02T11:57+0200

Northern Rock said on Thursday it was scaling back savings products as it has too many people lining up to deposit, just months after a bank run led to its nationalisation.

Camper 'killed in crocodile attack'

2008-10-02T11:37+0200

A camper is believed to have been killed by a crocodile in Australia. Arthur Booker, 62, of Brisbane, left the campsite where he and his wife Doris had been holidaying to check a crab pot on the bank of the Endeavour River in the tropical north. The river, north of Cooktown in Queensland state, is home to several giant saltwater crocodiles.

New resort opens at Anahita, Mauritius

2008-10-02T11:32+0200

, 2 October - Mauritius is host to a new family resort that will expand tourists' adventure beyond clear long and hospitable sand beaches, offering a closer interaction with Indian Ocean island nature.

Car buyers feel the squeeze of tighter credit

2008-10-02T11:28+0200

Dismal sales are one of the clearest signs that faltering consumer confidence and tighter credit are squeezing consumer spending. Cars of future I More news on Auto

Financial storm dims hope of tough U.N. climate pact

2008-10-02T11:28+0200

Global financial mayhem is dimming prospects for a strong new U.N. pact to fight climate change, but it might aid cheap green schemes, analysts said.

Can emerging economies stand the storm?

2008-10-02T11:28+0200

The fate of major economies will hang on whether countries like Brazil, China have built up enough funds to survive the storm. Adopt correct investment strategies

UBS expects to make profit in Q3

2008-10-02T11:28+0200

UBS AG said on Thursday it expected to make a small profit in the third quarter of 2008, putting an end to a string of negative quarters and defying a market crisis that is engulfing many US and European peers.

Camper believed to be victim of croc attack

2008-10-02T11:27+0200

WalesOnline A CAMPER is believed to have been killed by a crocodile in Australia. Arthur Booker, 62, of Brisbane, left the campsite where he and his wife Doris had been holidaying to check a crab pot on the bank of the Endeavour River in the tropical north.

Palin's Strengths Rooted in Alaska

2008-10-02T11:18+0200

WASILLA, Alaska -- The valley where Sarah Palin was raised is vast and tree-packed, and so quiet that once, when Palin's parents left a door open in their antler-festooned house, a moose poked its nose into their den.

How Forgotten Iraq May Elect the Next President

2008-10-02T11:03+0200

No wave of symbolism can stop the flow of empirical realities in Iraq. No matter who moves into the Oval Office on January 20, those harsh realities and their fallout around the world will be waiting on his desk, piled high and deep, says Ira Chernus .

Camper 'killed in crocodile attack'

2008-10-02T11:01+0200

Arthur Booker, 62, of Brisbane, left the campsite where he and his wife Doris had been holidaying to check a crab pot on the bank of the Endeavour River in the tropical north. The river, north of Cooktown in Queensland state, is home to several giant saltwater crocodiles. Searchers later found Mr Booker's video camera lying on the riverbank.

Rwanda: Areas Devastated By Storm Receive Aid

2008-10-02T10:39+0200

The government in conjunction with the Red Cross are dispatching relief to areas in the Western, Northern and Eastern provinces that were devastated by heavy rains on Sunday, The New Times has learnt.

TASE opens with sharp losses as Senate passes huge bailout

2008-10-02T10:30+0200

Just hours after the U.S. Senate approved a landmark $700 billion bailout package for the American banking sector, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange reported sharp losses in trading on Thursday. ...

Camper 'killed by crocodile'

2008-10-02T10:30+0200

02/10/2008 - 09:22:28 A camper is believed to have been killed by a crocodile in Australia. Arthur Booker, 62, of Brisbane, left the campsite where he and his wife Doris had been holidaying to check a crab pot on the bank of the Endeavour River in the tropical north.

F1 targets costs

2008-10-02T10:18+0200

Billion-dollar sport threatened by credit crunch biting deep into the global economy. -Reuters

My stepdaughter cried the day she discovered I was going to be her 'mum'

2008-10-02T09:57+0200

But somehow, I didn't connect this knowledge about his children with the idea that if he and I married, I would become a stepmother to three little girls. It took time to get to know them - I met Mimi (who was then nine) first, and we chatted about the Spice Girls over a plate of chips in Cafe Rouge.

The political road ahead

2008-10-02T09:53+0200

To understand what the next ten years may bring to South Africa's political landscape, Prince Mashele believes we have to look to the recent past.

Thousands of workers left stranded

2008-10-02T09:42+0200

Thousands of office and factory workers in various parts of the island and Seberang Prai were late for work when they got caught in massive jams caused by flash floods and mudslides.

Steve Fossett's ID papers reported found

2008-10-02T09:42+0200

Identification papers believed to be those of missing adventurer Steve Fossett were found today by a hiker in the Sierra wilderness, according to a spokeswoman for the Mammoth Lakes Police Department.

Vietnam's death toll from storm rises to 8

2008-10-02T09:37+0200

The bodies of two children and three fishermen were recovered in central Vietnam, raising the death toll from Tropical Storm Mekkhala to eight with eight others still missing and feared dead, disaster officials said Thursday.

Seanad sends banking legislation back to Dáil

2008-10-02T09:31+0200

The emergency legislation to give effect to the Government's €420 billion bank guarantee scheme is set to be signed into law by President Mary McAleese at around lunchtime today.

Britons turn to junk under credit crunch

2008-10-02T09:22+0200

A survey has shown people are eating less healthily because of the credit crunch.

Polls show Obama gains in swing states

2008-10-02T09:15+0200

New polls in five key battleground states in the race for the White House suggest that Barack Obama is making some major gains. The CNN/Time Magazine/Opinion Research polls of likely voters in Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada and Virginia suggest a shift toward the Democratic presidential nominee.

Thursday, October 02, 2008 SEVERAL roads damaged during the passage of Tropical Storm Gustav in August will not be repaired during this financial year as the Government cannot find the estimated $12 billion to carry out all the necessary work.

2008-10-02T09:09+0200

SEVERAL roads damaged during the passage of Tropical Storm Gustav in August will not be repaired during this financial year as the Government cannot find the estimated $12 billion to carry out all the necessary work. "The truth is that minister Mike Henry (transport and works) is going to have to....

Cuba faces food crisis after hurricanes

2008-10-02T08:59+0200

Guinean speaker, PM attend China's National Day reception

2008-10-02T08:45+0200

Guinea's National Assembly Speaker Aboubacar Sompare, Prime Minister Ahmed Tidiane Souare and 13 cabinet ministers attended China's National Day reception at the Chinese Embassy Wednesday. On behalf of Guinean President Lansana Conte, Souare congratulated China on the 59th anniversary of Communist....

Tropical storm Higos moves toward South China Sea

2008-10-02T08:45+0200

Tropical storm Higos was moving toward the South China Sea, bringing strong wind, the National Meteorological Center of the China Meteorological Administration forecast on Wednesday. Higos, the 17th tropical storm this year, formed on Tuesday to the south of the Philippines. It was located at 14.5 degrees north latitude and 121.

Sierre Leone FM: Ties with Cuba at special moment

2008-10-02T08:45+0200

The bilateral ties between Cuba and Sierre Leone are at a very special moment, said visiting Sierra Leonean Foreign Minister Zainab Hawa Bangura Wednesday. She made the remarks during a meeting with her Cuban counterpart Felipe Perez Roque. The two ministers discussed the ongoing cooperation between....

California public spending affected by Wall Street credit crisis

2008-10-02T08:45+0200

California, one of the wealthiest states in the United States, may exhaust its reserves for public spending late this month unless the current credit crunch is solved soon, according to the state's top financial official Wednesday. The state government will be hard-pressed to pay its bills next....

Britons turn to junk under crunch

2008-10-02T08:32+0200

A survey has shown people are eating less healthily because of the credit crunch.

Oil up after bailout vote but erases earlier gains

2008-10-02T08:30+0200

Oil was up $1 a barrel yesterday after the US Senate approved a $700 billion bailout of the US financial industry, but erased earlier gains as concerns remained over weakening demand and growing supplies in the US.

The following special report prepared by Citi group evaluates the global ecoomic crisis and its impact over financial environment. Although United States has been the focus of these events, the ripple

2008-10-02T08:20+0200

effects of the storm have been felt worldwide. Following are the key highlights of the report: n In recent weeks stress in the core of the global financial system has intensified, creating new risks to the global economy. n The U.S. government is now proposing to use substantial fiscal resources to purchase illiquid assets.

NEW YORK, Oct 1, (Agencies): Financial markets uneasily awaited a Senate vote on the government’s proposed financial sector bailout Wednesday, with stock prices showing sharp fluctuations and credit m

2008-10-02T08:20+0200

arkets still extremely tight. The Dow Jones industrials, down more than 200 points in early trading, reCovered to show a slim gain. After stocks suffered a steep drop Monday and reCovered part-way Tuesday, investors were reluctant to make major moves before the Senate vote late Wednesday on a revised version of the plan defeated by the House.

Tropical storm kills 8 in Vietnam

2008-10-02T08:00+0200

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) -- Officials say at least eight people were killed by tropical storm Mekkhala when it swept through central Vietnam earlier this week. Eight others are missing and feared dead. Official Nguyen Khoa Thanh says in Ha Tinh province the bodies of a five-year-old girl and a....

Rescuers Find Two More Bodies In Philippine Mine

2008-10-02T08:00+0200

Rescuers pulled out two dead bodies from a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines on Thursday and hopes are fading of finding alive one remaining person who has been trapped underground for more than 10 days, officials said. An estimated 16 people were trapped in the mine in northern Benguet....

ENVIRONMENT-AUSTRALIA: Discoveries Highlight Danger to Reefs

2008-10-02T07:56+0200

MELBOURNE, Oct 2 (IPS) - Efforts to create an inventory of life on Australia’s major coral reefs -- to be used as part of a baseline to determine the impacts of global warming and overfishing upon reefs -- have turned up hundreds of previously unknown and rare species.

NEW YORK, Oct 1, (Agencies): The US Senate was gearing up to vote on a revised $700 billion rescue plan for the financial sector late Wednesday as nervousness gripped Wall Street and bank-to-bank lend

2008-10-02T07:50+0200

ing worldwide remained paralyzed. The White House and European policymakers urged the US Congress forward, and the chief executive of Germany’s Deutsche Bank said Europe should be prepared to take similar steps. The Senate agreed to take on the bill to revive momentum after a stunning defeat in the US House of Representatives on Monday.

Hang tight, don't panic

2008-10-02T07:46+0200

Private investors risk losing thousands of dollars if they "panic" and sell their stocks, shares and other investments with the markets in freefall, according to experts.

Hawaii promoting its 'value' to visitors

2008-10-02T07:41+0200

Hawai'i's tourism industry is offering new deals, incentives and packages as it grapples with an unprecedented "perfect storm," including the U.S. economic crisis, turbulent airline industry and Americans holding tight to their wallets.

Rivers get rights

2008-10-02T07:33+0200

The South American republic of Ecuador will consider what many countries in the world would say is unthinkable.

Celebrating T&T's habitats --

2008-10-02T07:15+0200

We walked along a forest trail strewn with the blooms of an overhead vine. The vine had canopied the trees into luxuriance with its pink flowers and now carpeted the forest floor to match. Another colourful bloom sprung conspicuously among the large leaves of the understory greenery, its red and....

Samlalsingh, Gobin suffer another loss --

2008-10-02T07:15+0200

IN THE space of a week, the combination of owner Merlin Samlalsingh and trainer Harriram "Pepsi" Gobin have suffered three heart-breaking losses. It all started last week Wednesday, Republic Day, in the 2,000-metre Royal Oak Derby at Santa Rosa Park, Arima.

:Democrats Still Playing Games

2008-10-02T06:48+0200

The U.S. dollar is soaring (at least in relation to the British pound), the price of oil is plummeting, stock markets are calming in the eye of the storm, the big bad banks are going down like dominoes. At first sight, what's not to like about the failure of the U.S.

:America, the Tragic Spite of Long-Time Cheated People

2008-10-02T06:48+0200

Americans said no to the $700 billion plan and the reason is simple: they rebelled against a political and financial elite that for years betrayed the trustee relationship with the people. A great, treacherous, uneven betrayal. Elite managers took control of the main companies in the country and....

New Consul General for Grenada takes office in New York

2008-10-02T06:47+0200

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: A new Consul General took office at Grenada's mission in New York on Wednesday. Community Organizer and Electro Mechanical Engineer, Derrick James replaces Allen McGuire, who served for the past five years as Grenada's chief liaison in the city.

Rescuers find two more bodies in Philippine mine

2008-10-02T06:41+0200

MANILA (Reuters) - Rescuers pulled out two dead bodies from a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines on Thursday and hopes are fading of finding alive one remaining person who has been trapped underground for more than 10 days, officials said.

Recession looms as activity falters

2008-10-02T06:36+0200

The spectre of UK recession loomed yet larger yesterday when a key survey revealed the sharpest contraction in manufacturing activity since comparable records began in 1992 and official data showed th...

Fact check: Biden spins a helicopter tale

2008-10-02T06:35+0200

When Joe Biden tells voters he understands the threat posed by Afghan extremists, he dramatically illustrates one reason why: His helicopter was "forced down" on "the superhighway of terror." Actually, snow, not the enemy, persuaded the helicopter pilot to land and wait out a storm.

3 Filipino miners rescued after 9 days; 1 missing

2008-10-02T06:35+0200

Rescuers found the bodies of two miners in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines on Thursday, following the dramatic rescue a day earlier of three others who had been trapped for nine days. One miner remained missing.

US forecaster sees 3 Atlantic cyclones in October

2008-10-02T06:15+0200

MIAMI, USA (Reuters): Warm sea water and low surface pressures will help spawn three new Atlantic-Caribbean tropical storms in October and two will become hurricanes, the Colorado State University hurricane research team headed by Bill Gray predicted on Wednesday, without issuing a new full-season forecast.

Cuba faces food shortages after hurricanes

2008-10-02T06:15+0200

HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Cuban markets offered a dwindling selection of food and a growing expanse of empty shelves on Wednesday as food shortages the government warned about after hurricanes Gustav and Ike became increasingly evident. The shortages were exacerbated in the Cuban capital.

Thieves steal donated food in Haiti, mayor says

2008-10-02T06:15+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters): Food donated for Haitian storm victims was stolen and put up for sale, according to authorities who seized three storehouses full of illegally diverted food aid on Tuesday. The storehouses full of stolen food were placed under seal and the food will be redistributed.

Palin's Strength Rooted in Alaska

2008-10-02T06:13+0200

Family, friends hope vice presidential candidate will show trademark confidence during debate.

Maokong cable car service suspended

2008-10-02T06:09+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taipei City yesterday suspended its popular cable car system indefinitely over fears that the foundation of one of its pylons was damaged during Typhoon Jangmi.

ECB likely to keep rate steady; BoE may go lower

2008-10-02T06:09+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The European Central Bank is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged this week to fight lingering inflation despite the world financial crisis and the spreading U.S. economic meltdown.

Candidates urge deposit insurance hike

2008-10-02T06:09+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - White House nominees Barack Obama and John McCain Tuesday said federal deposit insurance for U.S. families and small businesses should be raised, in a bid to persuade more lawmakers to back a Wall Street bailout.

Laura moving toward cold waters of north Atlantic

2008-10-02T06:09+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Laura is moving toward the cold waters of the north Atlantic and expected to gradually weaken over the next few days.

Taiwan weather satellite benefiting 47 nations

2008-10-02T06:09+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A Taiwan-made weather satellite, the Formosat-3/COSMIC, has been transmitting data to 47 nations as of yesterday, two years after it was first put in space, the National Space Program Office (NSPO) reported.

Bush's lame-duck status limits clout on bailout

2008-10-02T05:44+0200

WASHINGTON - A lame duck in a financial downpour, President George W. Bush called senators ahead of today's big vote on the financial rescue plan. The measure passed, but not just because of the president's intervention. He wields...

League panel to sue Craig Bellamy

2008-10-02T05:43+0200

Storm's off-field dramas continue as members of judiciary panel decide to begin legal action.

Rescuers find two more bodies in Philippine mine

2008-10-02T05:40+0200

02 Oct 2008 03:18:05 GMT Source: Reuters MANILA, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Rescuers pulled out two dead bodies from a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines on Thursday and hopes are fading of finding alive one remaining person who has been ...

High storm activity predicted

2008-10-02T05:38+0200

Hurricane forecasters at Colorado State University say weather patterns indicate that October will see above-average Atlantic ...

Paris motor show opens amid industry gloom

2008-10-02T05:18+0200

PARIS: The world's biggest car show was to open Thursday in Paris with the razzmatazz of the press open day largely overshadowed by the economic storm clouds looming over the industry.

:Main Street Missed Outon Party But is Footing Bill

2008-10-02T05:18+0200

When the United States Treasury Secretary, Henry Paulson, made an appeal to Congress for $US700 billion to bail out the US financial system, he observed that there were 5 million homeowners in foreclosure or in delinquency on their mortgages. He observed that lax lending practices "earlier this....

Franchisers sweeten pot

2008-10-02T05:14+0200

The Wall Street Journal - Franchise companies, facing what many say is the toughest economic environment they've seen, are offering two-for-one deals, reduced fees and financing help to woo new buyers. They are also paying existing franchisees to help spread the word.

Police destroy 70 firearms ‘This is meant to send a message’, says Home Affairs Minister The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday destroyed a total of 70 firearms outside the Police Officers Mess, Eve Leary, Georgetown. Acting Commissioner of Police, Henry Greene, told reporters that the guns were obsolete and could not be used.

2008-10-02T05:08+0200

destroy 70 firearms ‘This is meant to send a message’, says Home Affairs Minister By Michel Outridge The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday destroyed a total of 70 firearms outside the Police Officers Mess, Eve Leary, Georgetown. Acting Commissioner of Police, Henry Greene, told reporters that the guns were obsolete and could not be used.

Color rules on Paris catwalks

2008-10-02T05:04+0200

Paris designers whipped up a rainbow burst of colors on Wednesday as an antidote to the economic blues plaguing the luxury industry.

NBA: Warriors might discipline moped-crashing Ellis

2008-10-02T04:30+0200

OAKLAND, Calif.— The Golden State Warriors plan to meet with the representative for point guard Monta Ellis next week to discuss any potential disciplinary action or fine because of his moped-related ankle injury.

U.S. Senate passes $700 billion bailout package

2008-10-02T04:26+0200

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a $700 billion U.S. financial industry bailout as opposition to the package among House Republican conservatives appeared to be softening, thanks partly to a provision increasing insurance for people's bank deposits. ...

Comedian caught in Sarah Palin gang-rape storm

2008-10-02T04:13+0200

Sandra Bernhard says Palin's views are outrageous, but it's the comedian who is causing the outrage.

When Flic Everett married her second husband she hardly gave a thought to his daughters

2008-10-02T03:55+0200

When Flic Everett married her second husband she hardly gave a thought to his daughters

Guinness Premiership: London Wasps 23-27 Bath

2008-10-02T03:40+0200

Living up to the deafening advance drum roll was always going to be difficult but at least Danny Cipriani is back in business

Cameron makes his pitch to lead Britain

2008-10-02T03:34+0200

David Cameron yesterday portrayed himself as the "man with a plan" to lead Britain through the global economic storm as he derided Gordon Brown's experience, claiming it was his own "leadership, chara...

Areas devastated by storm receive aid

2008-10-02T03:30+0200

RUBAVU - The government in conjunction with the Red Cross are dispatching relief to areas in the Western, Northern and Eastern provinces that were devastated by heavy rains on Sunday, The New Times has learnt.

U.S. car sales plummet on credit crisis

2008-10-02T03:30+0200

Traffic in American showrooms evaporate; Canadian numbers hold up with 2-per-cent increase

Tropical storm Higos moves toward South China Sea

2008-10-02T03:27+0200

BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Tropical storm Higos was moving toward the South China Sea, bringing strong wind, the National Meteorological Center of the China Meteorological Administration forecast on Wednesday. Higos, the 17th tropical storm this year, formed on Tuesday to the south of the Philippines.

Guinean speaker, PM attend China's National Day reception

2008-10-02T03:27+0200

DAKAR, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Guinea's National Assembly Speaker Aboubacar Sompare, Prime Minister Ahmed Tidiane Souare and 13 cabinet ministers attended China's National Day reception at the Chinese Embassy Wednesday. On behalf of Guinean President Lansana Conte, Souare congratulated China on the 59th....

McAleese set to consider emergency banking law

2008-10-02T03:26+0200

The emergency legislation to give effect to the Government's €420-billion bank guarantee scheme is set to be signed into law by President Mary McAleese at around lunchtime today.

Buffett to buy into GE

2008-10-02T03:24+0200

The news helped to erase some of the day's slide in GE shares, which fell more than 9 percent earlier. -Reuters

The bankers in the eye of the storm

2008-10-02T02:56+0200

A look at the main players in Irish banking AIB Chief executive: Eugene Sheehy Eugene Sheehy (54) has worked at AIB for more than 35 years and was one of the first bankers to suffer a pay cut as the banking sector troubles emerged last year. Sheehy's remuneration package arrived at €2.1 million in 2007, down €358,000 on the previous year.

Lenihan warns on excessive payment packages in banking

2008-10-02T02:56+0200

MINISTER FOR Finance Brian Lenihan has warned that excessive remuneration packages which reward short-term performance and unwarranted risk taking in banking, would have to be "stamped out".

Awards acknowledge 'exceptional acts of valour' in saving people from the sea

2008-10-02T02:56+0200

THREE MEN who died in successful rescue attempts and a garda who pulled two people from the water in two separate locations on the same day were recipients of the State's marine gallantry awards at Dublin Castle yesterday.

Covering bad debts

2008-10-02T02:56+0200

When Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan announced the bank guarantee, he said the Government was not in the business of bailing out banks or assisting people who invested in banks to make a profit.

Minister for Finance has no plans to cap salaries of banking executives

2008-10-02T02:56+0200

DEAL DETAIL:BANKERS WILL not be able to secure large pay deals to reward them for excessive risk-taking, but the Government is not to set caps on executives' pay, it emerged last night.

U.S. Congress Leaders Hopeful Revived Bailout Will Succeed

2008-10-02T02:54+0200

Congressional leaders from both parties said they are hopeful that a $700 billion financial industry bailout that derailed in the House is back on track for quick passage, thanks partly to a provision increasing insurance for people's deposits. President Bush has called lawmakers asking for their....

Crunch time for healthy eating

2008-10-02T02:52+0200

Nearly a third of adults in the UK are eating less healthily than last year because of soaring food prices and the effects of the credit crunch, according to a survey. Around one in three, or 32%, said their diet had deteriorated compared to last year as they turned to cheaper processed foods in order to save money.

Monetary policy

2008-10-02T02:46+0200

Performance Deregulation was the root cause of the financial crisis; more regulation is needed to uproot the causes. Saturday, 27 September 2008 Monetary policy The father of the European Central Bank's monetary policy pulls back the curtains, a little.

Rudd won't pressure banks over rate cuts

2008-10-02T02:41+0200

The Prime Minister has joined the Treasurer in adjusting his attitude towards banks as the global financial crisis deepens.

Ike evacuees complain of violence at shelter

2008-10-02T02:37+0200

As Hurricane Ike blew through Texas, a different kind of storm was brewing inside an old Wal-Mart hastily converted into a shelter ...

Better gobal regulations needed - White House

2008-10-02T02:34+0200

THE White House says the global financial leaders should come together in the wake of the US financial storm to improve international regulations to prevent another crisis.

Egypt tourism expected to recover after kidnappings

2008-10-02T02:22+0200

The Egyptian government is highlighting its efforts in the hostages' release, eager to claim it as a success to minimize the effect on one of its most important industries.

Alison-Madueke Refutes Alleged Kidnap Attempt On Her

2008-10-02T02:08+0200

By Chibuzor Emejor, Correspondent, Abuja Minister of Transportation, Deizani Alison-Madueke, has refuted recent media reports of alleged attempt to kidnap her in her residence by members of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND). According to a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by....

What happened to America's cyber defences, asks Ravi Somaiya

2008-10-02T02:03+0200

Questions were raised by the creation of a command to fight cyber attacks by the US - and more were raised by its sudden suspension

Polls show Obama gains in swing states

2008-10-02T01:51+0200

The CNN/Time Magazine/Opinion Research Corp. polls of likely voters in Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada and Virginia suggest a shift toward the Democratic presidential nominee. In Florida, the state that decided the 2000 presidential election, 51 percent of likely voters say Obama, D-Illinois,....

Cuba faces food shortages after hurricanes

2008-10-02T01:44+0200

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban markets offered a dwindling selection of food and a growing expanse of empty shelves on Wednesday as food shortages the government warned about after hurricanes Gustav and Ike became increasingly evident.

Candid Barack Obama urges Hispanic voters to flex their muscles

2008-10-02T01:32+0200

Democrat campaign targets the swing state of New Mexico in attempt to boost turnout among Hispanics

Will UK philanthropy be affected by the credit crunch?

2008-10-02T01:32+0200

Many savers, investors and home-owners around the globe are feeling the effects of the current tumult in the financial markets. At the same time, on both sides of the Atlantic, household budgets are being squeezed as food and energy prices are increasing while job vacancies are declining.

Northern Rock is no longer such a hard place to work

2008-10-02T01:32+0200

Government-backed Northern Rock and National Savings have become savers' first port of call

Cuba faces food shortages after hurricanes

2008-10-02T01:29+0200

01 Oct 2008 23:00:17 GMT Source: Reuters By Jeff Franks HAVANA, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Cuban markets offered a dwindling selection of food and a growing expanse of empty shelves on Wednesday as food shortages the government warned about after ...

Boris Yefimov: Russian cartoonist who was a friend of Trotsky and a propagandist for Stalin

2008-10-02T01:12+0200

Boris Yefimov was a richly gifted cartoonist and caricaturist, who had a ringside seat at events which shaped the 20th century. Most of all however, he was a survivor in a country, the Soviet Union, that for much of its existence made survival impossible for a tragically vast number of its citizens.

Creditors, Donmar Warehouse, London

2008-10-02T01:12+0200

With the world economy reeling as a result of sub-prime mortgages and bad debts, now might seem an almost absurdly opportune moment for the Donmar to revive a masterly drama called Creditors. Of course, these days, a play need only contain a character who has taken out a dodgy loan for some....

Leading article: A new Conservative Party lays claim to government

2008-10-02T01:12+0200

In each of his previous conference speeches, David Cameron managed to exceed ever-higher expectations, and he did so again yesterday. The leader of the Conservative Party had a set of clearly identifiable tasks before him. Some were long-standing: to put flesh on the bones of his general policy....

Deborah Hockham: 'the third sector has become more effective and professional than ever'

2008-10-02T01:12+0200

Today's challenging economic environment has made many of us look at our careers and wonder how we can make a broader impact. The current financial crisis coupled with natural disasters and wars on both international and domestic fronts has meant more and more people are in need of charitable help.

Kevin Spacey: 'My anger is all on screen'

2008-10-02T01:12+0200

With a potentially era-defining US election a little over a month away, the timing of Recount, an HBO drama about Gore vs Bush that manages to turn 36 days of legal bog-hopping and electoral arcana in to a riveting thriller, couldn't be more pertinent.

Tatras under scrutiny

2008-10-02T01:06+0200

SLOVAKIA might no longer be entitled to call its premier highland conservation area, the High Tatra Mountains, a national park at international forums if the concerns of one of the world’s leading nature conservation organisation turn out to be justified.

Ike evacuees complain of shelter violence

2008-10-02T00:58+0200

As Hurricane Ike blew through Texas, a different kind of storm was brewing inside an old Wal-Mart hastily converted into a shelter for evacuees.

Falconets, Flamingoes Dare the World - AllAfrica Nigerian News

2008-10-02T00:45+0200

(Abuja) 1 October 2008 Posted to the web 1 October 2008 Asuelimen Osasuyi Dream Team IV, the Under-23 national team have set a benchmark for other teams competing in FIFA and CAF organized football competition to follow. After the coach Samson Siasia tortured boys destroyed countries like Holland,....

Tariceanu: The US crisis may affect the Romanian economy on medium term The financial crisis from the US does not affect the Romanian banking system, but it can influence on medium term the economy of Romania, through the reduction of the liquidities and the more expensive credits, Calin Popescu....

2008-10-02T00:42+0200

Tariceanu: The US crisis may affect the Romanian economy on medium term published in issue 4281 page 1 at 2008-10-02 The financial crisis from the US does not affect the Romanian banking system, but it can influence on medium term the economy of Romania, through the reduction of the liquidities and....

T.S. Marie forms in Pacific as Laura weakens in Atlantic

2008-10-02T00:36+0200

Tropical Storm Marie formed over the Pacific on Wednesday, hundreds of miles southwest of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula.

Formerly Close, McCain, Media Ties Now Testy

2008-10-02T00:36+0200

Sen. John McCain was once known as a media favorite, but lately he's been at odds with news people. The reality is that at least in public, his campaign appears to be challenging the media's right to be seen as a referee at all. That's a high-stakes game.

Poll shows changes in swing states

2008-10-02T00:33+0200

Battleground states shifting toward Barack Obama, polls show Obama leading John McCain in Florida, 51-47 percent, according to poll Schneider: Campaign season like hurricane season -- Florida lies dir...

GE to raise $15 billion, Buffett gets preferred stake

2008-10-02T00:33+0200

BOSTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co plans to raise $15 billion through stock sales -- including $3 billion from Warren Buffett -- to improve liquidity and give it the option of more acquisitions at...

Economic storm & extreme measures to save money

2008-10-02T00:33+0200

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Questions over another Yard contract: Now Met chief Sir Ian Blair is caught in new 'cash for friend storm'

2008-10-02T00:31+0200

Sir Ian Blair used public money to pay a close friend a five figure sum to sharpen his image, it has emerged.

KOH LAY CHIN: In storm of uncertainty, who is the real fixer?

2008-10-02T00:17+0200

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RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. Comments on Recent Hurricanes and Exposure to Certain Counterparties

2008-10-02T00:04+0200

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) (RenaissanceReâ€ or the Companyâ€ ) today announced that it currently estimates that Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ...

Continental Airlines Reports September 2008 Operational Performance

2008-10-02T00:04+0200

HOUSTON, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Continental Airlines today reported a September consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 76.5 percent, ...

Bloomberg bids to steer NY through storm

2008-10-02T00:02+0200

By Daniel Pimlott in New York Published: October 1 2008 22:54 | Last updated: October 1 2008 22:54 Michael Bloomberg’s expected announcement on Thursday day of his plans to stand for a third term as New York mayor comes as the city’s future looks bleaker than it has for decades.

Fact check: Biden spins a helicopter tale

2008-10-02T00:00+0200

:America’s Global Fall From Grace

2008-10-01T23:46+0200

Whichever version of the bailout of U.S. financial institutions cobbled together by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is finally adopted is less important than what the bailout means for the U.S. position in the world.

Next step for Alistair Darling to quell banking storm

2008-10-01T23:43+0200

If the $700 billion American bank bailout plan is voted down, or even if it goes through, what should the British Government do to help to bolster banks on this side of the Atlantic?$

'Diorama of the City: Between Site and Space'

2008-10-01T23:39+0200

Closes October 13 For the past two years, the municipal government-sponsored Tokyo Wonder Site ( www.tokyo-ws.org ) has been offering a residency program in Aoyama that gives foreign and Japanese artists the opportunity to interact with each other right in the heart of Tokyo.

Averting Asian water wars

2008-10-01T23:39+0200

As the most pressing resource, water holds the strategic key to peace, public health and prosperity. The battles of yesterday were fought over land. Those of today are over energy. But the battles of tomorrow will be over water. And nowhere else does that prospect look more real than in Asia. According to a 2006 U.

Should Asia brace for more mega storms?

2008-10-01T23:39+0200

SINGAPORE — We have become acutely aware of the financial storm threatening to sweep the world. But what about nature's most powerful storms? Will global warming cause more frequent and intense tropical cyclones, increasing the already heavy annual toll of death, damage and injury in densely....

Polls show Obama gains in swing states

2008-10-01T23:37+0200

Polls in five crucial battleground states in the race for the White House released today suggest that Sen. Barack Obama is making some major gains. The CNN/Time Magazine/Opinion Research Corp. polls of likely voters in Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada and Virginia suggest a shift toward the Democratic presidential nominee.

US House set to vote on Wall St bailout

2008-10-01T23:32+0200

President George Bush says the House of Representatives, which defeated an economic rescue package early this week, will vote on a modified version.

Pass Wall St rescue plan - Rudd

2008-10-01T23:27+0200

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd said he and other world leaders must continue to argue the case for US legislators to approve a $US700 billion ($882.7 billion) bailout of Wall Street. 7:10am (AEST)

Economy hurting, helping restaurant business

2008-10-01T22:58+0200

While the credit crunch is making it hard for some restaurant companies to get loans to build new locations and renovate old ones, other chains are using the slowdown to secure better terms from landlords struggling to find viable tenants.

Prepare for a Bumpy Ride

2008-10-01T22:58+0200

When some analysts began discussing an upcoming drop in real estate prices last spring, most economists reacted with open contempt. ""How can you speak of a drop when prices are climbing daily?"" they asked.

Corredores de más de 20 países inscriptos para Marabana

2008-10-01T22:57+0200

LA HABANA (PL) - Corredores de más de 20 países ya se inscribieron para participar en la 22 edición de Marabana, el 16 de noviembre próximo en esta capital, precisó hoy Carlos Gattorno, director del evento.

Cuba: continúa análisis de anteproyecto de ley de seguridad social

2008-10-01T22:57+0200

LA HABANA (PL) - Más de 710 mil afiliados a los 19 sindicatos nacionales discutieron hasta hoy el anteproyecto de Ley de Seguridad Social, que será analizado por la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular en diciembre de 2008

Judges give up wigs in a case of modernisation

2008-10-01T22:56+0200

Westminster There will be no fanfare, but legal history will be made today when judges across civil courts break with 300 years of tradition and ditch their horsehair wigs for modern gowns.

Poll shows changes in swing states

2008-10-01T22:52+0200

A poll released Wednesday of five crucial battleground states in the race for the White House suggest that Barack Obama is making some major gains.

Oil drops below $99 a barrel

2008-10-01T22:49+0200

Decline comes as U.S. reports surprise jump in inventories, evidence of waning gasoline demand

:U.S. Must Take Responsibility For Global Crisis

2008-10-01T22:45+0200

Calling the Monday vote by the US House of Representatives a "disappointment," commission spokesperson Johannes Laitenberger in unusually strong language said on Tuesday (30 September) that "the turmoil we are facing has originated in the United States. It has become a global problem.

Oil dips below $99 on fears of falling demand

2008-10-01T22:43+0200

Oil prices dipped below $100 a barrel Wednesday as ample increases in U.S. crude and gasoline supplies added to mounting evidence that a rough economy is forcing Americans to drive less.

GE to raise $15 billion, Buffett gets preferred stake

2008-10-01T22:43+0200

Storm-weary Dominican farmers to get RD$2.5B in funding

2008-10-01T22:41+0200

SANTO DOMINGO.- President Leonel Fernandez instructed the Agricultural Bank to disburse starting today the first RD$1.0 billion of the RD$2.5 billion allocated to recover production of the farms damaged by the spate of storms in the last few months.

Judges give up wigs in a case of modernisation

2008-10-01T22:40+0200

Westminster There will be no fanfare, but legal history will be made today when judges across civil courts break with 300 years of tradition and ditch their horsehair wigs for modern gowns.

Puget Sound Energy Prepares for Upcoming Winter

2008-10-01T22:34+0200

With todaywinter weather outlook classified as neutral by the National Weather Service,â€ Puget Sound Energy isn't taking any chances. The utility is ...

SMSC Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results

2008-10-01T22:34+0200

SMSC (Nasdaq: SMSC) today announced second quarter fiscal 2009 sales and revenues of $97.2 million, down slightly from last fiscal year's second quarter, ...

Hoyer, Blunt hopeful of progress on rescue bill

2008-10-01T22:31+0200

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two House leaders said Wednesday headway is being made toward getting the $700 billion financial industry rescue bill through Congress, thanks partly to a provision increasing insur...

Congress leaders sound hopeful

2008-10-01T22:26+0200

WASHINGTON: Congressional leaders from both parties said they were hopeful that a $700-billion U.S. financial industry bailout that derailed in the House of Representatives is back on track for quick passage, thanks partly to a provision increasing insurance for people’s bank deposits. President George W.

Congress leaders optimistic on revived U.S. bailout package

2008-10-01T22:21+0200

The U.S. Senate moved toward passage Wednesday of a $700 billion U.S. financial industry bailout as opposition to the package among House Republican conservatives appeared to be softening, thanks partly to a provision increasing insurance for people's bank deposits. ...

‘Singur debacle will not hamper U.S. investment’

2008-10-01T22:15+0200

KOLKATA: John Davison, Economic Minister Counsellor at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, said here on Wednesday “I do not think that the land-acquisition controversy over the Tata Motors small car factory in Singur is going to throw a ...

CNN poll shows Obama gaining in battleground states

2008-10-01T22:15+0200

Polls of five crucial battleground states in the race for the White House released Wednesday suggest that Barack Obama is making some major gains.

Congress leaders sound hopeful

2008-10-01T22:15+0200

Congress leaders optimistic on revived bailout

2008-10-01T22:11+0200

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate today pushed toward passage of a $700 billion financial industry bailout, and opposition to the package among House Republican conservatives appeared to be softening as well, thanks partly to a provision to increase insurance for people's deposits.

Gov't. First Year Review: Major Emphasis on Micro and Small Business Sector

2008-10-01T21:56+0200

KINGSTON (JIS) - The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, under the leadership of Karl Samuda, focused on repositioning and improving the sector, with particular emphasis on micro and small businesses.

Negotiations over pirated vessel intensify

2008-10-01T21:45+0200

Talks over the arms-laden freighter hijacked by Somali pirates intensified Wednesday, and several people close to the negotiations said the showdown had come down to price.

Europe seeks a common stance on stanching bank crisis

2008-10-01T21:45+0200

Shocked by the sudden exposure of their banks to the global financial crisis, European governments have begun discussing a far-reaching overhaul of rules for lenders that could change the regulatory landscape for Europe's banking sector.

Better gobal regulations needed - White House

2008-10-01T21:30+0200

THE White House says the global financial leaders should come together in the wake of the US financial storm to improve international regulations to prevent another crisis.

Euro-smugness evaporates as crisis fears bite

2008-10-01T21:30+0200

Home buyers typically have to stump up a deposit of 20 or 30 per cent and pay transaction taxes of between 5 and 10 per cent, a hefty imposition that also dampens speculators.Banks will closely scruti...

Congress leaders optimistic on revived bailout

2008-10-01T21:30+0200

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congressional leaders said that adding tax breaks and increasing federal deposit insurance should improve chances a $700 billion financial rescue plan will pass the Senate Wednesday...

Gates vs. the Pentagon Bureaucracy: Deja Vu

2008-10-01T21:29+0200

Defense Secretary Bob Gates, like his predecessor Don Rumsfeld, believes the greatest threat to the U.S. military is its own sclerotic bureaucracy

Bernier bashed PM, asked ex to put NATO papers in trash: Couillard book

2008-10-01T21:28+0200

Crude up as U.S. rescue plan boost confidence

2008-10-01T21:26+0200

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Crude oil ended higher after fluctuating sharply Thursday as the market was lifted by the U.S. government plan to save the financial system. Light, sweet crude for October delivery rose 72 cents to settle at 97.88 U.S. dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Oil falls near $99 a barrel

2008-10-01T21:16+0200

NEW YORK — Oil prices dipped below $100 (U.S.) a barrel Wednesday as a surprise increase in U.S. gasoline supplies and a bigger-than-expected jump in crude stocks offered more evidence that a rough economy is forcing Americans to drive less. Light, sweet crude for November delivery fell 72 cents to $99.

Republicans cannot spend their way out of crisis

2008-10-01T21:14+0200

H ank Paulson’s bail-out of the financial industry will cost taxpayers $700bn. Some believe that the bail-out signals an abandonment of the Reagan Republican goal of limited government. That debate is under way. Those who think Republicans have ditched their limited-government aspirations point to....

In the mainstream

2008-10-01T20:59+0200

Polls show that Arab American attitudes relative to the US presidential race mirror the majority of US voters, writes James Zogby

Contentious clerics

2008-10-01T20:59+0200

Just as far-right groups in Europe call for an anti- Islamicisation conference with obvious racist overtones, a battle has erupted in our midst, led by Sunni clerics reacting to a perceived Shia threat. The German city of Cologne has turned into a battleground pitting Europe's liberals and leftists against right-wing extremists and xenophobes.

Crude prices fall as demand in US drops

2008-10-01T20:58+0200

Oil prices fell on Wednesday as US data highlighted a marked weakening in demand while gold rose ahead of a vital vote in the US Senate on a revamped version of the US government’s $700bn rescue plan. Government data released on Wednesday indicated that US oil demand has weakened substantially. Total US product demand averaged 19.

Corruption cloud over Gandhi Museum, CBI probe sought

2008-10-01T20:52+0200

On Mahatma Gandhi’s 139th birth anniversary, allegations of corruption and mismanagement shroud the National Gandhi Museum in Delhi, reports Srinand Jha .

Comment: Republicans cannot spend their way out of crisis

2008-10-01T20:43+0200

Oil dips below $100 on fears of falling demand

2008-10-01T20:42+0200

Oil prices dipped below $100 a barrel as a surprise increase in U.S. gasoline supplies and a jump in crude stocks offered more evidence that a rough economy is forcing Americans to drive less.

EU/AU Joint Statement on “Implementation of the EU-AU Partnership for Science, Information Society and Space” - Presentation of the 19 “Lighthouse” Projects

2008-10-01T20:28+0200

EU/AU Joint Statement on “Implementation of the EU-AU Partnership for Science, Information Society and Space” - Presentation of the 19 “Lighthouse” Projects BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, October 1, 2008/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The European Commission (EC) and the African Union....

Ghost hunting at Pylos

2008-10-01T20:21+0200

IMAGINE yourself in the countryside on a clear night, staring at the countless stars that never failed to inspire poets, science fiction writers and lovers. For those lucky enough to have viewed the sky through a powerful telescope, the splendid beauty and immensity of the cosmos acquire near religious potency.

Thailand: More than 200,000 suffer waterborne diseases after heavy flooding

2008-10-01T20:19+0200

BANGKOK, 1 October 2008 (IRIN) - More than 200,000 people have fallen ill from waterborne diseases and 23 have died in the past 19 days of heavy flooding in north and north-east Thailand, government health authorities said. Twenty-three people drowned, more than half children or the elderly, and a....

Lehman's collapse sounds alarm for others to shun risks

2008-10-01T19:55+0200

Photo Gallery>>> "Lehman's collapse was a ground-shaking news for the world financial market. It blew out others' fantasy that as long as they become large and reach far they can beg for government help when in emergency," said Jia Guowen, a chartered financial analyst on a national TV program.

McCain, Obama Offer New Bailout Proposal

2008-10-01T19:52+0200

Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama said Tuesday the government should raise the federal deposit insurance limit from $100,000 to $250,000 as part of a renewed approach to shoring up the U.S. ...

Simon Fletcher: Cameron's speech called for 'unity' on the economy, but his solutions are Thatcherite ones

2008-10-01T19:45+0200

Simon Fletcher: Cameron's speech called for 'unity' on the economy – but there's a real difference between his approach and Gordon Brown's

October hurricane-watch should be active: forecasters

2008-10-01T19:41+0200

MIAMI (AFP) - October should be more active than usual in the Atlantic hurricane belt, with three named storms expected to form -- including two hurricanes, one of them major -- forecasters said Wednesday.

Euro-smugness evaporates as crisis fears bite

2008-10-01T19:35+0200

PARIS - Six months ago, the growing problems of America's financial sector were greeted in Western Europe by indifference that bordered on schadenfreude. Most Europeans, it would be fair to say, believed they would be unaffected...

Courts the wrong places to resolve HIV/AIDS spread conflicts (Posted 10/1/2008)

2008-10-01T19:25+0200

Since 2005 Central and West African countries have come up with national HIV/AIDS-specific criminal exposure and transmission laws that make the region one of the most legislated in the world for HIV/AIDS. However, "there are no data indicating that the broad application of criminal law to HIV....

Cameron's pitch is powerful, but Mr Experience is still out there

2008-10-01T19:14+0200

Michael White: David Cameron passed the test he set himself today, to survive a difficult party conference without losing the political ascendancy he has painfully won for his party over the past year

Oil falls near $98 a barrel

2008-10-01T18:56+0200

NEW YORK — Oil prices fell below $98 (U.S.) a barrel Wednesday as a surprise build in U.S. gasoline supplies and a bigger-than-expected jump in crude stocks offered more evidence that a rough economy is forcing Americans to drive less. Light, sweet crude for November delivery fell $2.88 to $97.

3 more miners rescued, 5 others feared dead

2008-10-01T18:53+0200

BAGUIO CITY -- Three more miners were pulled out alive Wednesday in a flooded gold mine tunnel in Itogon, Benguet, while the five others who remained missing are feared dead, officials said Wednesday. Rescuers applauded and high-fived each other as the men were carried out on stretchers from two....

100 000 displaced by clashes in DRC

2008-10-01T18:50+0200

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 - Web posted at 8:00:13 AM GMT 100 000 displaced by clashes in DRC GENEVA -Fresh fighting between government troops and rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has forced more than 100 000 people to flee over the past month, the Red Cross said yesterday.

PM promises 'special subsidy' for mailboats

2008-10-01T18:43+0200

By KEVA LIGHTBOURNE, Guardian Senior Reporter Relief is on the way for mailboat operators who continue to be saddled with high fuel costs. Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham announced in the House of Assembly on Monday that the government has determined to provide a "special subsidy" to all mailboats, regardless of their routes.

Bail granted to men accused of defrauding Scotiabank

2008-10-01T18:43+0200

By KRYSTEL ROLLE, Guardian Staff Reporter Two men, accused of defrauding ScotiaBank of $30,000, were granted $7,000 bail yesterday. Jamie Richardson of Firetrail Road and James Winter of Tropical Gardens, both 24, were charged with conspiracy to commit fraud, possession of a forged document, uttering a forged document and four counts of fraud.

Tropical storm forms off Mexico

2008-10-01T18:41+0200

A tropical storm has formed over the Pacific, hundreds of miles southwest of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday.

Oil below $98 on fears of falling demand

2008-10-01T18:41+0200

Oil prices fell as fears of falling demand for oil and gasoline trumped expectations that U.S. lawmakers will pass a revised bank bailout plan that they rejected earlier this week.

U.S. forecaster sees 3 Atlantic cyclones in October

2008-10-01T18:33+0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Warm sea water and low surface pressures will help spawn three new Atlantic-Caribbean tropical storms in October and two will become hurricanes, the Colorado State University hurricane research team predicted on Wednesday.

Peacock ready for the Super League Grand Final

2008-10-01T18:29+0200

Forward Jamie Peacock insists Leeds have sustained no lasting damage from their recent mauling by St Helens as the two teams prepare to do battle for the big prize at Old Trafford on Saturday.

3 trapped Filipino miners rescued after 9 days

2008-10-01T18:26+0200

MANILA (AP) — Three more miners were rescued from a flooded gold mine Wednesday while two of their colleagues were found dead after being trapped for nine days in the northern Philippines, offici...

Storm slows down endosulfan retrieval

2008-10-01T18:25+0200

Salvage operations to remove the toxic pesticide endosulfan from the sunken MV Princess of the Stars are being hampered ...

Little water, prayers saved miners

2008-10-01T18:25+0200

By Harley F. Palanchao, Correspondent ITOGON, Benguet: Three more miners were rescued after ...

Congress leaders optimistic on revived US bailout

2008-10-01T18:24+0200

Andrew Taylor , The Associated Press , Washington | Wed, 10/01/2008 10:51 PM | World Congressional leaders from both parties said they are hopeful that a $700 billion U.S. financial industry bailout that derailed in the House of Representatives is back on track for quick passage, thanks partly to a....

Storm warning issued in Kaliningrad region

2008-10-01T18:23+0200

KALININGRAD, October 1 (Itar-Tass) - A storm is approaching Russia’s Kaliningrad region, where downpours and gale-force winds are expected. A cyclone from the Atlantic Ocean can reach Russia’s westernmost region already on Wednesday, the press service of the Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations’ regional department told Tass.

SAS soldier killed in Iraq was shot dead by 'British bullet'

2008-10-01T18:15+0200

An SAS soldier who died in a raid to arrest suspected insurgents in Iraq was shot by a type of bullet used by British troops, an inquest heard.

:The Comeback Of Statism

2008-10-01T18:12+0200

It's not long ago that the state belonged to a dying breed. An American President in a highly acclaimed speech declared that the state had no business meddling in the economy. A German Chancellor announced that the role of the state had to be reduced and people’s self-reliance strengthened.

3 Filipino miners rescued after 9 days

2008-10-01T18:11+0200

Three more miners were rescued Wednesday after being trapped for nine days in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines, emergency officials said.

Tropical storm Marie forms in Pacific

2008-10-01T18:09+0200

MEXICO CITY — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says tropical storm Marie has formed over the Pacific, hundreds of kilometres southwest of the Baja California Peninsula. Hurricane specialist Richard Pasch says the storm is expected to move further out to sea and poses no threat to land.

Corporate News: Operators again miss first oil target from Palawan's Galoc field

2008-10-01T18:06+0200

THE PROMISE of first oil from the Galoc oilfield in Palawan province has been delayed again, with bad weather pushing back the target to the second week of the month.

‘Little water, prayers’ saved miners

2008-10-01T18:03+0200

By Harley F. Palanchao, Correspondent ITOGON, Benguet: Three more miners were rescued after a week trapped in a flooded tunnel here in northern Philippines, officials said Wednesday, raising hopes of finding their remaining five co-workers alive. Rescued within minutes of each other on Tuesday....

Storm slows down endosulfan retrieval

2008-10-01T18:03+0200

Salvage operations to remove the toxic pesticide endosulfan from the sunken MV Princess of the Stars are being hampered by the onset of tropical storm Pablo, an official said Wednesday. Undersecretary Elena Bautista of the Department of Transportation and Communications told the coast guard and the....

ODPEM Receives Gustav Recovery Donation from OAS

2008-10-01T17:51+0200

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), has received a cheque for US$20,737, from the Organisation of American States (OAS), to assist with the post-Tropical Storm Gustav recovery effort. At the handing over ceremony today (September 29), held at OAS Jamaica Office in Kingston, OAS representative, Dr.

Fewer St. Thomas Residents Needed Rescue During Gustav

2008-10-01T17:51+0200

Fewer rescue operations were carried out in St. Thomas during Tropical Storm Gustav, due to residents having heeded the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management's (ODPEM) calls for early evacuation in flood prone areas. Deputy Superintendent of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Denzil Roper,....

Gov't. First Year Review: Major Emphasis on Micro and Small Business Sector

2008-10-01T17:51+0200

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, under the leadership of Karl Samuda, focused on repositioning and improving the sector, with particular emphasis on micro and small businesses. High on the agenda also were: developing and expanding the manufacturing and export sectors; regularising....

Gov't First Year Review: Housing Ministry Assisting Jamaicans to Acquire their Homes and Suitable Solutions

2008-10-01T17:51+0200

The Housing arm of the Ministry of Water and Housing, has continued its mandate to provide affordable, safe, and legal housing to all Jamaicans by 2025. Led by Dr. Horace Chang, a medical doctor, who is supported by Minister of State, E. Everald Warmington, and Permanent Secretary, Genefa Hibbert,....

THAILAND: Disease concerns rising as floods toll reaches 23

2008-10-01T17:46+0200

01 Oct 2008 15:40:57 GMT Source: IRIN More than 200,000 people have fallen ill from waterborne diseases and 23 have died in the past 19 days of heavy flooding in north and north-east Thailand, government health authorities said.

Vietnamese students dressed as 'Borat' cause storm of controversy

2008-10-01T17:42+0200

Two students who dressed up as the TV character Borat are at the centre of a row in Vietnam. The pair performed a dance act at a company party dressed as the spoof Kazakh journalist in his notoriously skimpy "mankini" swimming costume. They have now found themselves suspended from college for 12 months.

THAILAND: Disease concerns rising as floods toll reaches 23

2008-10-01T17:42+0200

Storm Pablo strands 2,000

2008-10-01T17:40+0200

NEARLY 2,000 people were stranded yesterday at a seaport in Samar as tropical storm Pablointernational name Higospummelled the countrys east coast with ...

Forecaster sees three tropical storms in October

2008-10-01T17:39+0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Three tropical storms will form in the Atlantic and Caribbean in October, of which two will strengthen into hurricanes, the noted Colorado State University hurricane research team predicted Wednesday.

Senate to vote on rescue plan with added tax cut

2008-10-01T17:25+0200

WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a bold bid to revive President Bush's multibillion-dollar financial rescue plan, Senate leaders scheduled a vote for Wednesday night on a version of the bill that adds substantia...

Is Apple the Oprah for indie bands?

2008-10-01T17:09+0200

Apple's iPod commercials may have become a new platform for those independent musicians who crave to earn an international fan base.

U.S. Forecaster Sees 3 Tropical Storms in October

2008-10-01T16:59+0200

The forecaster predicted that one of the two hurricanes in October would be a ´major´ storm of Category 3 or higher.

Els doubts US interest in European quest

2008-10-01T16:47+0200

Dunhill Links Championship: Leading American golfers are unlikely to change their schedules after the European Tour raised the number of mandatory events for membership to 12 tournaments, Ernie Els said on the eve of the Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland today.

Thomas L. Friedman: Rescue the rescue

2008-10-01T16:34+0200

America's leaders have gotten so out of practice of working together that even in the face of this meltdown they could not agree on a rescue package.

Austrian bankers welcome EU regulation squeeze

2008-10-01T16:27+0200

01. 10. 08. - 16:00 Austrian bankers welcome EU regulation squeeze The managing director of Investkreditbank Wilfried Stadler has welcomed the European Union's executive body move towards tighter rules on bank security and supervision as the global financial storm showed no signs of abating.

US allays region's fears

2008-10-01T16:24+0200

BRIDGETOWN - Despite its financial crisis, the United States remains open for business with the Caribbean.

British bullet killed SAS soilder

2008-10-01T16:22+0200

An SAS soldier who died in a raid in Iraq was shot by a type of bullet used by British troops, an inquest heard today.

John McShow

2008-10-01T16:18+0200

Things were looking bleak for Bob Dole in the spring of 1996. The Dole campaign had decided it had to do something drastic to change the electoral map. And so, on May 15, Bob Dole issued a dramatic declaration. Continua sul sito del Foglio.it

U.S. forecaster sees 3 tropical storms in October

2008-10-01T16:13+0200

01 Oct 2008 14:06:24 GMT Source: Reuters MIAMI, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Three tropical storms will form in the Atlantic and Caribbean in October, of which two will strengthen into hurricanes, a noted Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane ...

Superpower still?

2008-10-01T16:05+0200

The financial crisis is likely to diminish the status of the United States as the world's only superpower. On the practical level, the US is already stretched militarily, in Afghanistan and Iraq, and is now stretched financially. On the philosophical level, it will be harder for it to argue in....

Firefighter 'taunted with Barbie doll'

2008-10-01T15:54+0200

A BISEXUAL former firefighter has lost a sexual harassment case he brought against the Victorian government but could win a discrimination claim. 11:05pm (AEST)

'Blindness' provokes blind activists nationwide

2008-10-01T15:37+0200

For Marc Maurer, who's blind, such a scenario -- as shown in the movie "Blindness" -- is not a clever allegory for a breakdown in society. Instead, it's an offensive and chilling depiction that Maurer fears could undermine efforts to integrate blind people into the mainstream.

3 trapped Filipino miners rescued after 9 days

2008-10-01T15:31+0200

Three more miners were rescued from a flooded gold mine Wednesday while two of their colleagues were found dead after being trapped ...

Four more miners rescued

2008-10-01T15:23+0200

Manila - Four more miners were rescued on Wednesday after more than a week of being trapped in a flooded mineshaft in the northern Philippines, bringing to 10 the total number of survivors in the acci...

Gas lines shorten, as do drivers' fuses in wake of hurricanes

2008-10-01T15:22+0200

Gov. Sonny Perdue sent a letter to President Bush on Monday requesting that a "signficant amount" of crude oil be released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help ease the shortage. Perdue contends that while many Gulf Coast refineries are operating again after disruptions from Hurricanes....

World stocks make positive start to fourth quarter

2008-10-01T15:03+0200

Stocks, emerging assets climb higher on hopes that U.S. bailout package will be revived

Keep your hair on: Joan Collins' wig struggles under the strain of high winds

2008-10-01T14:58+0200

Joan Collins, who famously had her fair share of enemies as Dynasty's Alexis Carrington, faced a fierce showdown with against Mother Nature last night. The 75-year-old actress struggled to keep her glossy brunette wig on as she battled the elements at the Pride of Britain Awards.

SAS soldier killed by 'type of bullet used by British troops' in Iraqi raid

2008-10-01T14:50+0200

An SAS soldier who died in a raid to arrest suspected insurgents in Iraq was shot by a type of bullet used by British troops, an inquest heard.

Positive Q4 start for stocks on bailout hopes

2008-10-01T14:22+0200

LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks began the final quarter of 2008 on an upbeat note on Wednesday as hopes grew that U.S. lawmakers could reach agreement to revive a $700 billion bailout, but money marke...

A glass for the new year

2008-10-01T14:22+0200

'What's a good wine for the holiday meal?" is a question I get asked a lot at this time of year. My answer is easy: "Any wine you enjoy is a good wine." It might sound simplistic, but it makes a ...

Tropical storm Laura weakens as new depression forms in Pacific

2008-10-01T14:22+0200

MIAMI - The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Laura is weakening over the cold waters of the north Atlantic. Meanwhile, a new tropical depression has formed in the Pacific. Laura...

US group studies potential war crimes by Myanmar military

2008-10-01T14:12+0200

WASHINGTON: An independent US group is to carry out unprecedented studies to determine whether Myanmar's military rulers, accused of rampant human rights abuses, have committed international crimes.

No guarantee over savings says Brown

2008-10-01T14:08+0200

PRIME Minister Gordon Brown rejected calls to give savers "a cast iron guarantee" that all their savings are safe.

US financial carnage leaves Americans fearing the worst

2008-10-01T14:08+0200

From coast to coast, Americans voiced concern at the latest barrage of gloomy news that has left the nation reeling under its most devastating financial crisis since the Great Depression. For many, the collapse of the 700-billion-dollar bailout amid bitter political bickering on Capitol Hill and the....

Three men rescued after nine days in gold mine

2008-10-01T13:59+0200

Three miners have been rescued from a flooded gold mine tunnel in northern Philippines after being trapped for nine days, officials said today. Five others are still missing underground. Onlookers applauded as rescuers carried the men out on stretchers from two separate locations in a gold mine about 700 feet underground in Itogon.

Bono Launches Hunger Project

2008-10-01T13:57+0200

A FORMAL press launch of Ireland’s Hunger Task Force report at the UN in New York on Thursday, September 25, ended up with world leaders and rock stars poking fun at each other.

Urban Sports: The space invaders

2008-10-01T13:41+0200

Dressed in a somewhat conspicuous Little Red Riding Hood coat, sporting thick-rimmed crimson glasses and immaculate matching nail varnish, 22-year-old Lucy doesn't look like the kind of person who regularly breaks into derelict buildings just for the hell of it.

Turks and Caicos receives first hurricane payout from regional insurance facility

2008-10-01T13:39+0200

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI-GIS): The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) has made its' first payout of approximately US$6.3 million to the government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, under the terms of the hurricane policy that was purchased.

Jamaica receives Gustav recovery donation from OAS

2008-10-01T13:39+0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Jamaica received a cheque for US$20,737, from the Organisation of American States (OAS) to assist with the post-Tropical Storm Gustav recovery effort, at a handing over ceremony on Tuesday.

Opposition leader speaks out on situation in Turks and Caicos

2008-10-01T13:39+0200

GRAND TURK, Turks and Caicos Islands: Floyd Seymour, Leader of the opposition People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), has spoken out about the situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands. In a phone interview with Caribbean Net News , Seymour expressed the difficulties in communicating locally.

Grenadians in Toronto helping Haiti and Cuba

2008-10-01T13:39+0200

ST GEORGE’S Grenada: The Toronto Support Group of Grenada's ruling National Democratic Congress is to make cash donations to help with hurricane rehabilitation work in Haiti and Cuba. The Support Group hosted a gala dinner and dance last Saturday with special guest, Prime Minister Tillman Thomas.

Bankers & Blues

2008-10-01T13:39+0200

Our columnist takes a wry look at events at home and abroad. By Don Morgan - 01/10/08 In the world of finance, there’s an old saying: ‘when America sneezes, the world catches cold’. Well, it seems America’s banking sector didn’t just sneeze, and the rest of the world didn’t just catch cold.

CARICOM secretariat coordinates relief effort for Haiti

2008-10-01T13:39+0200

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: In an effort to provide aid to storm-ravaged Haiti, as it recovers from four consecutive storms that have left a huge death toll and thousands displaced, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat has organised a humanitarian drive, coordinated by the Secretariat’s Staff Association.

3 trapped Filipino miners rescued after 9 days

2008-10-01T13:32+0200

Teresa Cerojano , The Associated Press , Manila | Wed, 10/01/2008 5:09 PM | World Three more miners were pulled out alive Wednesday after being trapped for nine days in a flooded gold mine tunnel in the northern Philippines, while five others remained missing, officials said Wednesday.

Towers now link disaster response

2008-10-01T13:31+0200

The state yesterday unveiled a new interisland communications system aimed at making sure public safety and civil defense officials stay connected during emergencies.

DISPATCHES FROM AMERICA : How forgotten Iraq may elect the president

2008-10-01T13:18+0200

The centerpiece of the United States presidential race may turn on an almost forgotten war in a forgotten country - Iraq, a tinderbox that could explode at any moment. The war is causing two powerful riptides just below the surface of American politics.

Syria's unlikely shepherd

2008-10-01T13:18+0200

The United States may be easing its stance towards Syria, an ally of Iran still listed by the US as a sponsor of terror, with talk of a "potential thaw" following recent talks. Damascus has appealed for Washington's help in its burgeoning peace process with Israel, while Saturday's deadly....

3 trapped Filipino miners rescued after 9 days

2008-10-01T13:10+0200

Three more miners were pulled out alive Wednesday after being trapped for nine days in a flooded gold mine tunnel in the northern Philippines, while five others remained missing, officials said Wednesday.

Gathering Storm: IMF Urges Europe to Develop Credit Crisis Strategy

2008-10-01T13:09+0200

The credit crisis has reached Europe, but the continent has no unified strategy to deal with the danger. International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn says its time for Europe to develop a plan -- and for the US to pass a bailout package.

Meltdown: Thousands of jobs to go globally

2008-10-01T13:04+0200

T housands will lose their jobs in the global financial sector as many companies have witnessed the fastest drop in business levels, profitability and confidence in almost two decades. Initial estimates say that the unprecedented crisis in the global financial services industry will lead to more than 250,000 jobs being lost globally.

VIETNAM: Child-led disaster training saving lives

2008-10-01T13:03+0200

01 Oct 2008 10:41:12 GMT Source: IRIN Children are frequently the most affected by natural disasters and yet rarely are their voices heard.

VIETNAM: Child-led disaster training saving lives

2008-10-01T13:01+0200

HANOI, 1 October 2008 (IRIN) - Children are frequently the most affected by natural disasters and yet rarely are their voices heard.

Bank bail-out plan was "badly directed"

2008-10-01T12:50+0200

The $700 billion (SFr767 billion) bank rescue plan, thrown out by United States legislators on Monday night, needs a radical change of direction, experts say.

Four more miners rescued

2008-10-01T12:47+0200

More miners have been rescued from a flooded mineshaft in the northern Philippines, bringing to 10 the total number of survivors from an accident.

October's show: aviation in crisis

2008-10-01T12:45+0200

This month, CNN Business Traveller takes an in-depth look at how the aviation industry is faring as global fuel prices continue to rise.

Four more miners rescued

2008-10-01T12:42+0200

More miners have been rescued from a flooded mineshaft in the northern Philippines, bringing to 10 the total number of survivors from an accident.

South Asia News in brief: 18 September–1 October

2008-10-01T12:32+0200

Extreme rainfall on the up in India, Bangladeshi food crops harbour high arsenic levels, India and Pakistan are ancient biodiversity hotspots, and more.

Oil falls below US$96 on financial turmoil

2008-10-01T12:30+0200

Asian stocks opened sharply lower after Wall Street's biggest fall since the crash of 1987, and were down roughly 4 per cent amid mounting fears about the health of the global economy, with China's two biggest banks opening more than eight per cent lower. US light crude for November delivery fell 82 cents to US$95.

Nigerian militants 'dodge' arrest

2008-10-01T12:20+0200

Nigerian oil militants claim they have avoided a military campaign of mass arrests.

Pride, Patriotism Mark China's National Day

2008-10-01T12:19+0200

Most of China began a three-day public holiday Wednesday and more than 50 million Chinese travelers have taken to the roads, to celebrate the country's National Day

Nigerian militants 'dodge' arrest

2008-10-01T12:14+0200

Nigerian oil militants claim they have avoided a military campaign of mass arrests.

Positive Q4 start for stocks on bailout hopes

2008-10-01T12:07+0200

South Africa: For Now, a Safe Haven?

2008-10-01T11:54+0200

THIS is probably the first time SA feels like a safer place to stash money than a developed market overseas. With banks in Europe toppling and governments stepping in to bail them out, the ripples here seem quite tame.

European stocks up on US bailout hopes; autos weak

2008-10-01T11:53+0200

LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - European shares rose early on Wednesday with banks the major gainers on hopes the U.S. Senate will pass a new version of the ...

Storm Mekkhala hits central region

2008-10-01T11:48+0200

A ship with three sailors swept away by turbulent waves. Storm Mekkhala attacked the central region including Ha Tinh and Quang Binh central province on September 30, leaving eight people dead, three people missing and 11 others injured, according to initial reports.

Effect of climate change on fisheries 'needs more research

2008-10-01T11:42+0200

Chris Bartholomae, Chief Fisheries Biologist of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, who spoke at the Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference held at Swakopmund last week, said over the last 400 000 years the earth's climate has been unstable, with significant temperature changes, going from....

Big Brother Africa 3: Who let the rats out?

2008-10-01T11:42+0200

The "most dramatic ever" eviction registered a full 10 on the reality Richter scale; it shook the housemates, unleashed Hurricane Uti and Typhoon Mimi, created two new trenches of depression - Munya and Ricco, sandblasted Thami and provoked a storm of emotion across Africa.

Positive Q4 start for stocks on bailout hopes

2008-10-01T11:28+0200

World stocks began the final quarter of 2008 on an upbeat note on Wednesday as hopes grew that U.S. lawmakers could reach agreement to revive a $700 billion bailout, but money markets remained stressed.

Wine: A glass for the new year

2008-10-01T11:18+0200

'What's a good wine for the holiday meal?" is a question I get asked a lot at this time of year. My answer is easy: "Any wine you enjoy is a good wine." It might sound simplistic, but it makes a point that's sometimes missed in the modern obsession with ratings and scores.

HK star, Edison Chen, will not return to testify in sex photo case

2008-10-01T11:11+0200

HONG KONG : The Hong Kong actor at the centre of a sex photos scandal involving female celebrities has refused to return to the city to testify in a trial linked to the saga, a report said Wednesday.

How the wealthy are beating the turmoil

2008-10-01T11:09+0200

WORLD stock markets swung wildly last week as the turmoil in financial markets continues, but astute investors are netting returns of 10%-plus by seeking out areas uncorrelated with equity markets.

:South Africa Holding Strong - For Now

2008-10-01T11:02+0200

Banks in Africa's biggest economy, South Africa, have so far been sheltered from the United States financial crisis but economists say they could still suffer the fallout if the turmoil continues. Economists from South Africa's four major banks have confidently downplayed the impact of the financial....

Rwanda: Reflecting On Ways of Avoiding Destructions Wrought By Heavy Rain

2008-10-01T10:53+0200

Disaster struck several districts on Sunday. The afternoon heavy rains destroyed several homes in Rubavu, Kirehe and Ngoma districts in Rwanda's Eastern Province.

Brown cannot give savers 'cast iron guarantee' money is safe

2008-10-01T10:43+0200

Prime Minister Gordon Brown rejected calls to give savers "a cast iron guarantee" that all their savings are safe. He repeated his pledge to do "whatever is necessary" to get Britain through the global financial turmoil after Chancellor Alistair Darling held emergency talks with opposition parties.

Filipinos see job prospects in culinary schools

2008-10-01T10:38+0200

The Philippines, which for decades has supplied the world with a steady stream of seafarers, nurses, caregivers and domestic helpers, is now exporting practitioners of a cutting-edge trade: chefs. “Chefs are the new rock stars now. Everyone wants to be a chef,” said Ian Padilla, a Filipino chef....

Kenya: Closure of Camp Shelved

2008-10-01T10:23+0200

(Nairobi) 30 September 2008 Posted to the web 1 October 2008 Eunice Machuhi Nairobi The Government has suspended the closure of the Nakuru showground refugee camp. The camp should have been closed on Wednesday but district commissioner Njenga Miiri said demonstrations on Monday forced officials to....

Commentary

2008-10-01T10:18+0200

Disaster struck several districts on Sunday. The afternoon heavy rains destroyed several homes in Rubavu, Kirehe and Ngoma districts in Rwanda’s Eastern Province. Resulting in a major humanitarian crisis; close to 2500 houses were destroyed in the three districts living hundreds of residents homeless.

HBOS shares rise 4% amid fears its rescue by Lloyds TSB could be under threat

2008-10-01T10:12+0200

Shares in Britain's biggest mortgage lender rose today after rumours its rescue takeover was under threat saw their value tumble by 14 per cent. Halifax, Bank of Scotland (HBOS) shares were up four per cent.

Sunrise industry is now a design classic

2008-10-01T10:03+0200

SHOW home interior design firm Sunrise Interiors is celebrating 15 years of trading and 10 years as a limited company.

Wales must rise to golfing challenge of a lifetime

2008-10-01T10:03+0200

Louisville pulled all the stops out to make visitors to the recent Ryder Cup welcome. In 2010, it will be Wales’ turn. Steve Howell, the chief executive of Cardiff-based Freshwater UK, says we must make the most of this once-in-a-generation opportunity

Downturn ‘may help Wales catch richer regions’

2008-10-01T10:03+0200

THE economic downturn triggered by the credit crisis may help Wales catch up with wealthy regions in the UK, claims a leading academic.

Forecast for Raya: Occasional late showers and thundershowers

2008-10-01T09:54+0200

By Syafiq Affendy The first few days of the joyous Hari Raya celebrations which start tomorrow (Oct 2nd) will experience occasional showers or thundershowers, followed by showers or thundershowers in the late afternoon or early night for the few days after.

HBOS shares rise 4% to allay fears Lloyds TSB rescue is under threat

2008-10-01T09:48+0200

Pirates off Somalia deny reports of a bloody mutiny

2008-10-01T09:18+0200

A spokesman aboard a hijacked Ukrainian ship says the pirates want $20 million. He calls it a tax on foreigners using Somalia's waters. Pirates who seized a weapons-laden Ukrainian cargo ship off Somalia did not engage in a shootout that left three of them dead, as was claimed by Kenyan maritime....

Rights group to probe Burma war crimes

2008-10-01T09:15+0200

AN independent US group is to carry out unprecedented studies to determine whether Burma's military rulers, accused of rampant human rights abuses, have committed international crimes.

Triggers that change the future

2008-10-01T09:08+0200

Clem Sunter tells us why the most important thing South Africa needs to do in the next ten years is fix its global competitiveness rating.

Xstrata abandons £10bn Lonmin bid

2008-10-01T09:04+0200

Xstrata today blamed the "unprecendented uncertainty" on financial markets around the world as it scrapped a $10 billion takeover for mining rival Lonmin.$

Race to stop the banks all falling like dominoes

2008-10-01T08:56+0200

MANIC Monday had morphed into a tense Tuesday when the two Brians called it a day and left the Taoiseach's office in Government Buildings just after 3.30am yesterday.

SA banks safe, for now, from financial storm

2008-10-01T08:52+0200

Banks in Africa's biggest economy, South Africa, have so far been sheltered from the United States financial crisis.

PM: Peru well-prepared for global financial crisis

2008-10-01T08:44+0200

Peruvian Prime Minister Jorge del Castillo said on Tuesday that his country is well prepared to cope with the fallout of the international financial crisis. The Peruvian government has long tasked the Economy and Finance Ministry (MEF) to take preventive measures against potential economic risks, Castillo said.

National Briefing

2008-10-01T08:33+0200

George Fox University said in a statement that the penalties against the four were "immediate long-term suspension and public service." The school cited federal privacy rules in not disclosing more about the students or their punishment. The cardboard cutout of Obama was hung from a tree last week with fishing line around the neck.

Mekkhala brings high waves

2008-10-01T08:18+0200

Wind speeds up to 30kph and 2m high waves caused by tropical storm Mekkhala in Vietnam. -The Star

Gazing at America, the French still see a wild frontier

2008-10-01T08:15+0200

PARIS : The French have always found American elections amusing, in a horror movie sort of way. They grumpily regard the American president as in some unfortunate sense also their own, but they see th...

Troops to get 600 armoured vehicles

2008-10-01T08:15+0200

KABUL (Agencies): Hard-pressed and vulnerable British troops in Afghanistan will be supplied with 600 new armoured vehicles under a 500m deal agreed between the Ministry of Defence and the Treasury,...

Prudent investment plan shields Qatar from US crisis

2008-10-01T08:08+0200

Web posted at: 10/1/2008 1:42:58 Source ::: The Peninsula DOHA • Qatar is looking to ride out the storm caused by the crash of many of the US leading financial houses, with its high levels of liquidity, low exposure to the US market and solid investment policies serving to ward off the worst of the....

Gas lines, and drivers' fuses, shorten after Ike

2008-10-01T07:52+0200

For now, a safe haven?

2008-10-01T07:39+0200

Scottish-born war veteran 'taken' by monster crocodile

2008-10-01T07:09+0200

A Scottish-born veteran of the Vietnam war is believed to have been taken by a monster crocodile in far north eastern Australia.

Scottish-born war veteran 'taken' by monster crocodile

2008-10-01T07:00+0200

A Scottish-born veteran of the Vietnam war is believed to have been taken by a monster crocodile in far north eastern Australia.

Storm Pablo strands 2,000

2008-10-01T06:50+0200

NEARLY 2,000 people were stranded yesterday at a seaport in Samar as tropical storm Pablo—international name Higos—pummelled the country’s east coast with heavy rain, officials said. The Coast Guard halted ferry services between Samar and Luzon early yesterday due to rough seas, leaving some 1,700 people stuck in Luzon, an agency spokesman said.

Scottish-born war veteran 'killed' by monster crocodile

2008-10-01T06:45+0200

A Scottish-born veteran of the Vietnam war is believed to have been killed by a monster crocodile in far north eastern Australia.

KOH LAY CHIN: In storm of uncertainty, who is the real fixer?

2008-10-01T06:44+0200

Over the last two weeks, the most powerful states have seen their biggest financial giants crumble, and world markets are still trembling at what is yet to come. The foreboding was painfully exemplified when Ben Bernanke, the US Federal Reserve chairman and one of the foremost authorities on the....

Scottish-born war veteran 'killed' by monster crocodile

2008-10-01T06:38+0200

A Scottish-born veteran of the Vietnam war is believed to have been killed by a monster crocodile in far north eastern Australia.

Don't we need the millions too? --

2008-10-01T06:32+0200

Why are the regional corporations telling people to put out all their garbage like tyres, fridges and other hard-to-dispose-of items to be collected the next day, then weeks pass and the items are still on the roadside like an eyesore? This only harbours mosquitoes when the rain falls; such a situation causes the deadly dengue.

Gun talk and double speak -- - FUNNY BUSINESS

2008-10-01T06:32+0200

The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), a US organisation, gave its doublespeak award for 2006 to George W. Bush for a speech he gave on September 15, 2005, on disaster relief following Hurricane Katrina. Bush said, "As all of us saw on television, there's also some deep, persistent poverty in this region, as well.

America's global fall from grace

2008-10-01T06:29+0200

The financial crisis has seen an entire model of government and the economy collapse

Arts world laments loss of Bernadette Greevy

2008-10-01T06:26+0200

ONE of the country's most revered artists, Bernadette Greevy's last public performance took place at the annual Service of Remembrance at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham some weeks ago.

China issues orange alert for typhoon Jangmi

2008-10-01T06:24+0200

The National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued an orange warning for typhoon Jangmi on Tuesday, which was expected to bring strong winds and rain in southeastern coastal areas. Jangmi, the 15th and strongest typhoon of this year, was about 250 kilometers northeast of Cangnan, in the eastern Zhejiang Province, at 5 a.

China's coastal region lifts typhoon warning as Jangmi moves northwest

2008-10-01T06:24+0200

Shanghai, China's business hub, lifted its typhoon warning on Tuesday evening as Jangmi moved northwest out of the coastal areas in the afternoon. Typhoon Jangmi, downgraded to a strong tropical storm Monday afternoon, bypassed China's coastal provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian and Shanghai City, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to some areas.

Thieves steal donated food in Haiti

2008-10-01T05:34+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Food donated for Haitian storm victims was stolen and put up for sale, according to authorities who seized three storehouses full of illegally diverted food aid Tuesday.

Four more miners rescued from Philippine mine

2008-10-01T05:19+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Six miners trapped for a week in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines have been brought out alive and hopes are high that another eight who are still underground will also be rescued, officials said on Tuesday.

Financial carnage causing widespread fear, concerns

2008-10-01T05:19+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The shockwaves from Wall Street's day of carnage rippled out across America on Monday, heightening anxiety amongst bewildered investors and raising fears the worst is yet to come.

Philippines removing toxins from sunken ferry

2008-10-01T05:19+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Divers wearing protective suits began to pull out toxic chemicals on Tuesday from a ferry that sank with more than 860 people on board three months ago, one of the worst maritime disasters in the Philippines.

Education ministry allocates NT$15 mil. to repair schools

2008-10-01T05:19+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Ministry of Education (MOE) will allocate NT$15 million (US$464,800) in emergency assistance to help schools damaged by Typhoon Jangmi re-open for classes as soon as possible, MOE Secretary-General Pan Wen-chung said yesterday.

TAIEX drop cushioned by public funds

2008-10-01T05:19+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's share price index plunged 210.35 points, or 3.54 percent, to close at 5,719.28, after a steep tumble in the early session was pared by the government's steps of pumping funds into the stock market and announcing a set of measures to bolster confidence.

New tropical storm may affect Taiwan on weekend

2008-10-01T05:19+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reported yesterday the formation of two tropical storms in Southwest Pacific with one likely to have impact on Taiwan over the weekend.

World urges U.S. to get a grip on banking crisis

2008-10-01T05:19+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Europe led a chorus of demands Tuesday that the United States get a grip on its financial crisis, as governments scrambled to shore up fragile banks and restore confidence in nervous markets.

Tropical storm kills 3 in Vietnam

2008-10-01T05:19+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Tropical Storm Mekkhala slammed into central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing three people and leaving 10 others missing, disaster officials said.

Lightning strike survivors traumatised

2008-10-01T05:17+0200

STUDENTS who saw their teacher and four other people killed in front of them when lightning struck during a school trip have been traumatised, their principal says. 12:16pm (AEST)

Rights group to probe Burma war crimes

2008-10-01T05:17+0200

AN independent US group is to carry out unprecedented studies to determine whether Burma's military rulers, accused of rampant human rights abuses, have committed international crimes. 12:39pm (AEST)

Reintroduction of corporal punishment is a retrograde step I NOTICED that the parents of one school district have called on the government to re-introduce corporal punishment and religious education in schools as a way of coping with the rising tide of violence and indiscipline among students. I wish to caution them.

2008-10-01T05:16+0200

Reintroduction of corporal punishment is a retrograde step I NOTICED that the parents of one school district have called on the government to re-introduce corporal punishment and religious education in schools as a way of coping with the rising tide of violence and indiscipline among students.

PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo, on Saturday last, met with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Tianjin, where the President also participated in the World Economic Forum’s 2008 New Champions Meeting. ...

2008-10-01T05:16+0200

PERMITS for the right to emit carbon dioxide from power plants in the U.S. Northeast sold for US$3.07 per ton in the first U.S. greenhouse gas auction, states in the region said on Tuesday. Ten states from Maine to Massachusetts will begin regulating carbon dioxide emissions from power plants in January.

There’s only one port for HBOS in this financial storm

2008-10-01T05:14+0200

After meltdown Monday, yesterday proved a quieter day in the unfolding financial whirlwind battering us all. Only one bank, in Belgium, failed. The Irish government, its economy already in the grip of...

Thieves steal storm victims

2008-10-01T05:14+0200

FOOD donated for Haitian storm victims was stolen and put up for sale, according to authorities who seized three storehouses full of illegally diverted food aid.

Government urged to follow Ireland on savings guarantee

2008-10-01T05:14+0200

There were calls today for the UK Government to follow Ireland's lead and guarantee all savers' deposits during the current banking crisis. Shares in Irish institutions like Anglo Irish Bank soared...

Gazing at America, the French still see a wild frontier

2008-10-01T05:11+0200

Two recent surprises — Governor Sarah Palin and America's financial meltdown — has brought older anti-American responses back to the surface in France.

KOH LAY CHIN: In storm of uncertainty, who is the real fixer?

2008-10-01T04:28+0200

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State unveils $32 million interisland emergency communications system

2008-10-01T03:16+0200

The state today unveiled a new, interisland microwave communications system for first responders aimed at making sure public safety and civil defense officials stay connected during emergencies.

Woman faces hurricane fraud charges

2008-10-01T03:13+0200

A woman who filed at least 13 claims for federal assistance after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike has been charged with mail fraud.

Thieves steal donated food in Haiti, mayor says

2008-10-01T03:04+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Food donated for Haitian storm victims was stolen and put up for sale, according to authorities who seized three storehouses full of illegally diverted food aid on Tuesday.

Thieves steal storm victims' food

2008-10-01T03:02+0200

FOOD donated for Haitian storm victims was stolen and put up for sale, according to authorities who seized three storehouses full of illegally diverted food aid. 10:39am (AEST)

Madeleine Bunting on Nigel Osborne's music project with Lolui's huge rocky boulders in Uganda and

2008-10-01T02:54+0200

What can a load of giant boulders in Uganda tell us about music? Madeleine Bunting on a UK concert series inspired by the pure sound of ancient gongs

Thieves steal donated food in Haiti, mayor says

2008-10-01T02:38+0200

01 Oct 2008 00:07:50 GMT Source: Reuters By Joseph Guyler Delva PORT-AU-PRINCE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Food donated for Haitian storm victims was stolen and put up for sale, according to authorities who seized three storehouses full of ...

State bond is double total value of Irish economy

2008-10-01T02:28+0200

ANALYSIS:Despite the massive sum involved, the State is stressing its €400 billion rescue is not a bailout but a move to instil market confidence, writes Simon Carswell

The world reacts to the U.S. crisis

2008-10-01T02:13+0200

As the United States wallows in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the world looks on with horror, fear and sometimes guilty pleasure.

In storm of uncertainty, who is the real fixer?

2008-10-01T02:12+0200

'Punish greedy bankers' is not a rescue plan

2008-10-01T02:05+0200

Was the relative calm in the financial markets yesterday merely the eye of the hurricane? Or did it suggest that the worst is over and a period of convalescence now lies ahead? The answer will depend on what happens in Washington this week.

Surviving the Wall Street Storm

2008-10-01T01:58+0200

When the financial markets seize up, you've got to pay attention. Here's what to do now

Mekkhala brings high waves

2008-10-01T01:57+0200

Wind speeds up to 30kph and 2m high waves were recorded by the Malaysian Meteorological Department in the northern region over the past two days, caused by tropical storm Mekkhala in Vietnam.

Commodities market caught in turmoil

2008-10-01T01:57+0200

The financial hurricane sweeping through global markets has not spared the commodities market, and the outlook remains uncertain for oil and crude palm oil (CPO), but gold looks a more solid bet going forward, analysts said.

Thousands of workers left stranded

2008-10-01T01:57+0200

Thousands of office and factory workers in various parts of the island and Seberang Prai were late for work when they got caught in massive jams caused by flash floods and mudslides.

Theatre review: Creditors, Donmar Warehouse, London

2008-10-01T01:51+0200

Donmar Warehouse, LondonAlan Rickman's bracingly intelligent revival is modern in its scathing portrait of raw, undiluted destructiveness, says Michael Billington

Confidence to pursue the dream

2008-10-01T01:49+0200

Walking across the tarmac towards a crowd of spectators after completing an exhilarating spin in one of the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfires, Flt Lt Antony “Parky” Parkinson was greeted by an onlooker: “You've got a dream job, haven't you?”

Wall St rebounds after record rout

2008-10-01T01:42+0200

A powerful rally has helped Wall Street recoup a large portion of the previous day's rout, amid renewed hopes for the passage of a massive financial rescue package.

Cameron to reject "novice" charge

2008-10-01T01:41+0200

David Cameron will on Wednesday rebut Prime Minister Gordon Brown's assertion he lacks the experience to lead Britain through the financial crisis.

'Last march' of Arctic veterans

2008-10-01T01:35+0200

A sailor who served on the Russian convoys believes this will be the last year veterans will parade at the Cenotaph.

Michael White's political briefing: The new party of City regulation and early nights

2008-10-01T01:20+0200

Michael White: Cameron has been struggling to reposition the Tories as the party of stern City regulation

Southern Gas Shortage Hard On Drivers

2008-10-01T01:19+0200

Motorists are rising before dawn so they can be at the filling station when the delivery truck arrives. Some are skipping work or telecommuting. Others are taking the extreme step - for Atlanta - of switching to public transportation.

America: Markets rally as Bush appeals for deal on bailout

2008-10-01T01:16+0200

Members of the US Congress came under extreme pressure yesterday to overcome their aversions to the proposed $700bn (380bn) bailout of the American banking system, as markets around the world dared to hope that a deal would finally emerge before the week's end.

Leading Article: Congress must act, but with more deliberation

2008-10-01T01:16+0200

The defeat in Congress of the $700bn bank rescue bill left America and much of the world staring into the economic abyss. President Bush warned yesterday that the consequences would be "painful and lasting" if the measure was not passed indeed they may be painful and lasting even if it is.

Three held over murder of banker

2008-10-01T01:16+0200

Three men were arrested last night in connection with the death of a wealthy banker who was punched and kicked after he rushed to the aid of a homeless man. Frank McGarahan, 45, a successful businessman with two small daughters, had been enjoying a quiet night out when he saw a group of youths....

UK: £50,000 guarantee for savers hit by crunch

2008-10-01T01:16+0200

Savers are to be protected from banking failures to a maximum of 50,000, after widespread calls for better guarantees for depositors in Britain's ailing financial system.

So where do we go from here?

2008-10-01T01:16+0200

Richard Lambert, CBI director general The recent consensus among economists has been that the UK markets face no more than a mild recession. But with credit freezing up, and business and consumer confidence both falling sharply, there are growing anxieties about the possibility of something worse. First, we need political leadership.

From lamb cutlets to current accounts - Tesco set to put butcher and banker behind the counter

2008-10-01T01:03+0200

Tesco plans an assault on Britain's crisis-ridden banking industry by offering mortgages and current accounts to shoppers for the first time.

Next step for Alistair Darling to quell banking storm

2008-10-01T01:03+0200

If the $700 billion American bank bailout plan is voted down, or even if it goes through, what should the British Government do to help to bolster banks on this side of the Atlantic?$

Bank of Canada injects cash to thaw frozen credit

2008-10-01T01:02+0200

While Canada has not been affected as much as some other countries in terms of access to credit, it has hardly gone unscathed. Business lending has flatlined since the Bear Stearns debacle in March. Household lending appears to have continued unabated, but with mortgage rate hikes last week, is clearly becoming more expensive.

‘African countries among most isolated in global economy’

2008-10-01T00:58+0200

JOHANNESBURG ISOLATION might seem like a good idea when it comes to the storm sweeping global finance and there is no doubt that African countries are among the most isolated in the world economy.

6 trapped Filipino miners rescued after 1 week

2008-10-01T00:53+0200

MANILA, Philippines — The miners prayed, first in the light from their lanterns, then in the dark when the batteries failed. Their only sustenance was rain water, leading one to try to eat part of his shirt to stave off hunger pangs.

Cameron to reject Brown's "novice" charge

2008-10-01T00:41+0200

David Cameron will on Wednesday rebut Prime Minister Gordon Brown's assertion he lacks the experience to lead Britain through the financial crisis.

Strong rally helps Wall Street recoup part of record plunge

2008-10-01T00:39+0200

NEW YORK: A powerful rally on Tuesday helped Wall Street recoup a large portion of Monday's rout, as sentiment got a boost from renewed hopes for US passage of a massive financial rescue package.

Oscar seeks to pacify India Inc, stresses on workplace ties

2008-10-01T00:38+0200

Minister of state with independent charge of labour and employment, Oscar Fernandes, sought to ease the prevailing tension between him and India Inc by stressing on the need to build, "a relationship between the management and labourers."

Bailout blow triggers stampede to safety

2008-10-01T00:38+0200

Recession fears grew and investors raced for safe havens after US lawmakers' shock rejection of a $700 billion rescue plan for the financial industry, with Asian stocks skidding after Wall Street's biggest fall since the crash of 1987.

Storm kills 3 in Vietnam

2008-10-01T00:19+0200

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) Tropical Storm Mekkhala slammed into central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing three people and leaving 10 others missing, disaster officials said.

Air arrivals grow as cruisers declines

2008-10-01T00:19+0200

Although tourist air arrivals grew by up to 11 per cent for the month of August, cruise arrivals were down just over 12 per cent on last year.

Gov't First Year Review: Housing Ministry Assisting Jamaicans to Acquire their Homes and Suitable Solutions

2008-10-01T00:12+0200

KINGSTON (JIS) - The Housing arm of the Ministry of Water and Housing, has continued its mandate to provide affordable, safe, and legal housing to all Jamaicans by 2025.

ODPEM Receives Gustav Recovery Donation from OAS

2008-10-01T00:12+0200

KINGSTON (JIS) - The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), has received a cheque for US$20,737, from the Organisation of American States (OAS), to assist with the post-Tropical Storm Gustav recovery effort

Gov't. First Year Review: Water Ministry Focussed on Access to Safe Water

2008-10-01T00:12+0200

KINGSTON (JIS) - The visions of providing access to safe water for all Jamaicans by 2015 and affordable, safe and, legal housing by 2025, energised the Ministry of Water and Housing during the past year.

Europe battles to save banks after US plan falters

2008-09-30T23:59+0200

BRUSSELS: Europe demanded that the United States get a grip on its financial crisis on Tuesday as its governments scrambled to shore up fragile banks and restore confidence to nervous stock markets. The failure of the US Congress to approve a 700-billion-dollar plan to bail out tottering Wall....

Gov't. First Year Review: Water Ministry Focussed on Access to Safe Water

2008-09-30T23:58+0200

The visions of providing access to safe water for all Jamaicans by 2015 and affordable, safe and, legal housing by 2025, energised the Ministry of Water and Housing during the past year. The visions of the Ministry coincide with its roles and responsibilities, which include the provision of potable....

'Alligator Capital' hit hard by Ike

2008-09-30T23:56+0200

In this town on the edge of the Trinity Bay, alligators normally outnumber people three to one, and the annual Texas GatorFest draws 30,000 people — more than 10 times the town's population. But not this year, not with Hurricane Ike.

Posted on Tue, Sep. 30, 2008

2008-09-30T23:51+0200

HAVANA -- Cuba announced price freezes at all farmers markets on Monday, promising to punish any vendors charging more for hard-to-find fruits and vegetables as food reserves dwindle due to the destruction caused by hurricanes Gustav and Ike. A decree occupying the entire front pages of state-run....

Posted on Tue, Sep. 30, 2008

2008-09-30T23:51+0200

R ecently, I visited Haiti and witnessed the true scale of the disaster in human terms and physical damage left in the wake of hurricanes Fay, Gustav, Hanna and Ike. The timing of this string of natural catastrophes -- four hurricanes in three weeks -- could not have been worse.

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2008-09-30T23:51+0200

On newspaper front pages, the island's government warned of 'quick' punishment for food vendors violating price caps. | HAVANA -- Cuba announced price freezes at all farmers markets on Monday, promisi... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam)

Tropicana takes steps to help employees, neighbors hit by Hurricane Gustav

2008-09-30T23:47+0200

Tropicana Entertainment, LLC has made a $10,000 contribution to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The donation ...

ECONOMY-CUBA: Speculate No More

2008-09-30T23:27+0200

HAVANA, Sep 30 (IPS) - The Cuban government is seeking to curb excessive food prices in farmers’ markets by cracking down on speculation and theft, which will benefit consumers but may discourage producers, according to economists.

Newsweek: The world reacts to the U.S. crisis

2008-09-30T23:26+0200

As the United States wallows in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the world looks on with horror, fear and sometimes guilty pleasure.

Bailout rejection shocks Maui business leaders

2008-09-30T23:19+0200

Maui business leaders were working, not watching the stock ticker, Monday morning, so they were shocked when asked for reaction to Congress' failure to pass the supposedly bipartisan bailout bill, The Maui News reported today.

State unveils improved emergency communications system

2008-09-30T23:19+0200

The state today unveiled a new, interisland microwave communications system for first responders aimed at making sure public safety and civil defense officials stay connected during emergencies.

Aid and water dry up in Burma's cyclone zone

2008-09-30T23:15+0200

A gale blew through the village of Ahgnu — and the effect it had was devastating.

Sarah Palin doesn't deserve women's votes

2008-09-30T23:04+0200

NEW YORK — The selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate hit the United States like an electric storm. To her legions of lipstick-waving fans on the right, Palin is a down-to-earth, God-fearing "hockey mom" whose moose hunting, evangelical faith and even chaotic family life are all evidence that she is a real, typical American.

Typhoon could bring stormy weather to Kyushu

2008-09-30T23:04+0200

Typhoon Jangmi was moving east in the East China Sea and could approach Kyushu with rain storms Wednesday if it shifts its course northward and gains strength, the Meteorological Agency said. Heavy downpours of some 50 mm per hour were feared in southern Kyushu, the agency said, adding that driving....

Aid and water dry up in Burma's cyclone zone

2008-09-30T22:58+0200

A gale blew through the village of Ahgnu — and the effect it had was devastating.

Parties close ranks to confront credit crisis

2008-09-30T22:56+0200

Opposition parties pledged Tuesday to work with the government to counter the global financial crisis that has forced the nationalisation of two banks.

Financial crisis £50000 in savings to be repaid if your bank fails

2008-09-30T22:50+0200

Savers will be guaranteed that at least £50000 of their money will be repaid if their bank collapses under plans to be unveiled by the Government.

Oscar seeks to pacify India Inc, stresses on workplace ties

2008-09-30T22:39+0200

Oil swings back above $100

2008-09-30T22:39+0200

Consensus grows among investors that U.S. Congress will pass financial bailout law

Bailout blow triggers stampede to safety

2008-09-30T22:39+0200

Oil prices rebound to top $100 a barrel

2008-09-30T22:39+0200

Oil prices swung back above $100 a barrel Tuesday following the plunge a day earlier, with a growing consensus among investors that Congress will resurrect a failed bailout plan.

Asian stocks plunge after rejection of bailout

2008-09-30T22:32+0200

The historic carnage on Wall Street reverberated across Asia Tuesday, with stock markets in the region plunging after U.S. lawmakers rejected a US$700 billion bank rescue plan aimed at stabilizing the U.S. ...

US must take responsibility for global crisis, Brussels says

2008-09-30T22:25+0200

'Alligator capital of Texas' hit hard by Ike

2008-09-30T22:16+0200

In this town on the edge of the Trinity Bay, alligators normally outnumber people three to one, and the annual Texas GatorFest ...

Oil Drops Most in 17 Years in Quarter on Economy Woes (Update1) - Bloomberg - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-09-30T22:12+0200

Oil Drops Most in 17 Years in Quarter on Economy Woes (Update2) By Margot Habiby Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil futures plunged 28 percent in the third quarter, their biggest decline since 1991, amid concern that slowing economic growth will curtail global demand and as the dollar advanced.

Is Kurdish-Arab "Honeymoon" Over

2008-09-30T22:12+0200

So much money, so little time ...

2008-09-30T22:12+0200

Fear and loathing Brother, can you spare a billion? More like US$700 billion, to be precise.With Washington trying to put together a US$700 billion ($1 trillion) rescue for the nation's financial s...

6 trapped Filipino miners rescued after 1 week

2008-09-30T22:12+0200

Rescuers attend to Jose Panio Jr., 22, a miner who was trapped with 14 others following a landslide at a gold mining township of Itogon, Benguet province in northern Philippines a week ago, after he w...

Officials to investigate post-Katrina shootings

2008-09-30T22:12+0200

NEW ORLEANS - Federal officials will investigate the fatal shootings that took place on a New Orleans bridge following hurricane Katrina. The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice an...

UK Parties Close Ranks To Confront Credit Crisis

2008-09-30T22:10+0200

The Treasury declined comment on Darling`s meetings with the opposition figures.

European leaders seek to blunt financial crisis

2008-09-30T21:52+0200

Another bank bailout and a decision by Ireland to guarantee all bank deposits were only the most visible signs of distress emanating from the U.S. failure to protect its banking system.

Slow recovery for Burma's cyclone victims

2008-09-30T21:51+0200

Aid trickles in, but locals struggle to find food before winter's harvest.

Economic crisis likely to impact U.S. fashion

2008-09-30T21:39+0200

As the U.S. economy flirts with recession and European clothing prices soar, the North American retail sector is facing a crisis of unprecedented depth, according to the head of a major U.S. department store chain.

Gurgaon residents storm power office

2008-09-30T21:39+0200

The residents staged sit-in demonstrations, demanding that the company upgrade the overloaded distribution infrastructure in their locality, reports Sanjeev K Ahuja .

What Next from McCain, Obama?

2008-09-30T21:36+0200

The Fix | Both candidates are jockeying to find their footing in ongoing battle to rescue economy.

Study links birth size and breast cancer

2008-09-30T21:32+0200

LONDON (Reuters) - Women who were bigger and longer babies may be more likely to develop breast cancer, researchers reported on Tuesday.

Tours offer glimpse of sea turtle nesting

2008-09-30T21:29+0200

The beach is pitch black, except for the light from the stars dancing across the sky. The ocean waves pound. And right in front of us, a huge (more than 300 pounds and three feet long) green sea turtle methodically drops her eggs into a nest she's dug deep in the black sand -- more than 100 eggs in just a few minutes.

Obama, McCain urge revival of bailout

2008-09-30T21:20+0200

RENO, Nev. (Reuters) - White House contenders Barack Obama and John McCain sought to persuade skeptical Americans on Tuesday to back a $700 billion Wall Street bailout plan, warning they face economic calamity if there is no deal.

BabySpotLatino.com: “Latino Babies and Social Networking Unaffected by Financial Markets”

2008-09-30T21:10+0200

With one of the most fascinating PR headlines I've seen this year we find ourselves smack in the middle of the perfect Web 2.0 storm: Latinos, babies, and social networks. Introducing Babyspot Latino , a social network for parents of Latino babies or babies of Latino parents. Add in the words "Twitter" and "API" and you've got a grand slam.

Editorial Comment: Lower rates on the eurozone’s horizon

2008-09-30T20:43+0200

As Europe reels from financial turmoil, the European Central Bank is busily injecting desperately needed liquidity into markets. But policymakers are unlikely to go the extra kilometre and vote for an interest rate cut at their meeting this Thursday. They look set to continue their two-pronged....

U.S. to investigate Katrina bridge shootings

2008-09-30T20:38+0200

The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's office in New Orleans will investigate the fatal shootings which occurred on a city bridge following Hurricane Katrina three years ago.

French banks seek to settle fears

2008-09-30T20:36+0200

Some of France's largest banks and insurers have tried to reassure customers and investors after talks on the financial crisis with President Nicolas Sarkozy. They say that the French banking system can weather the storm. The meeting came as Belgium, Luxembourg and France decided to inject almost 6.4 billion euros (£4.

Growing Gas Crisis In Southeastern United States

2008-09-30T20:19+0200

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ravaged the off-shore drilling stations in the Gulf of Mexico, seriously hurting pumping ability and supply networks. Consumers in some states are now facing general gasoline shortages and long lines at the pump.

Tropical storm kills 3 in central Vietnam

2008-09-30T20:10+0200

Fishermen move a fishing boat to higher ground ahead of tropical storm Mekkhala in central city of Danang, Vietnam Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. The storm lammed into central Vietnam Tuesday, knocking down ...

Oil prices begin to recover, top $100 a barrel

2008-09-30T20:08+0200

Oil prices topped $100 a barrel Tuesday, recovering from the previous day's plunge as edgy investors trickled back into the market on hopes that Congress would resurrect a bailout plan.

So much money, so little time ...

2008-09-30T20:00+0200

Brother, can you spare a billion? More like US$700 billion, to be precise. With Washington trying to put together a US$700 billion ($1 trillion) rescue for the nation's financial system, the federal money sought by other projects...

Quiet now, but the heat's coming

2008-09-30T20:00+0200

That lucky old sun ain't got nothing to do this summer ... except keep us warm. Our star has been having a quiet time lately. Its surface has shown few of the active spots that keep scientists busy, and the "solar wind" radiation...

Prophet's child bride sparks modern storm

2008-09-30T20:00+0200

For Sherry Jones, The Jewel of Medina - a fictional account of the life of Aisha, child bride of the Prophet Muhammad - was to be the successful product of nearly six years spent immersed in the history, culture and language of 8th-century...

Chávez stresses necessity of activating the Bank of the South

2008-09-30T19:56+0200

The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez Frías, insisted on the idea that he is bringing to Manaos, Brazil, of speeding up the activation of the Bank of the South “in order to affirm the development of our peoples and unhook, definitely, from the harmful neoliberal system that is destroying the word.

Healthy liquidity, local funding profile, shields banks from overseas turmoil

2008-09-30T19:52+0200

Finance Minister Tonio Fenech said today that while the international financial turmoil was being closely followed, the local banking system was unlikely to suffer a major impact and depositors and investors had no cause for alarm. Mr Fenech...

Caracas in Venezuela tops list of murder capitals of the world

2008-09-30T19:49+0200

It’s the list no city wants to be on. But five brutal towns are clear leaders in a survey of crime capitals of the world. Top of the list of shame is Caracas, Venezuela.

Haïti- Infrastructures : création d’un détour à Montrouis pour relier l’Ouest au Nord

2008-09-30T19:42+0200

PORT AU PRINCE (HPN) - Un mois après le passage de l’ouragan Ike qui a frappé plusieurs ponts à travers le pays, le ministère des Travaux publics a créé un détour au niveau du pont de Montrouis pour rétablir la communication par voie terrestre entre l’Ouest et le Nord.

Canada Logs Unexpected 0.7 Percent Economic Growth Rate In July (AHN)

2008-09-30T19:36+0200

(AHN) - Contrary to earlier expectations, the Canadian economy performed better in July which registered a 0.7 growth in its gross domestic product. The forecast was a 0.2 percent GDP growth rate. - Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:38:26 GMT

World urges US to get a grip

2008-09-30T19:34+0200

European leaders have led a chorus of demands that the US sort out its financial crisis.

IRAQ: Is Kurdish-Arab "Honeymoon" Over?

2008-09-30T19:32+0200

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sep 30 (IPS) - Tensions between Kurds and the Iraqi government over disputed territory have heightened recently, raising fears that they might lead to ethnic clashes between Kurds and Arabs at a time when the war-torn country is slowly recovering from years of sectarian violence between Shia and Sunni Arabs.

Ike, Gustav to cost Entergy at least $1 billion

2008-09-30T19:22+0200

Utility giant Entergy Corp. estimated Tuesday that damage from hurricanes Ike and Gustav cost the power provider $1 billion to $1.2 billion.

U.S. to investigate post-Katrina bridge shootings

2008-09-30T19:13+0200

The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's office in New Orleans will investigate the fatal ...

A storm in the bossâ€™ tea cup - BusinessDay - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-09-30T19:11+0200

One major factor distinguishing democracy from dictatorship is intolerance. No matter the nature of the regime, when intolerance of criticism and the opposition prevails, claims to democratic credentials sounds hollow. O ne major factor distinguishing democracy from dictatorship is intolerance.

Interventions only a lull in banking sector storm

2008-09-30T19:09+0200

As officials put the final touches to the nationalisation of Bradford & Bingley in the UK and a $700bn (380bn) banking sector bail-out in the US, there was an air of satisfaction in London and N...

Israelis Welcome New Year, Hope For Peace

2008-09-30T19:09+0200

Israelis around the country gathered in synagogues for Rosh Hashanah Tuesday, the beginning of the High Holy Days and the Jewish New Year 5769. It is a time of repentance and prayer, leading up to the...

Storm kills three in Vietnam

2008-09-30T19:09+0200

Hanoi - Tropical Storm Mekkhala slammed into central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing three people and leaving 10 others missing, disaster officials said. A nine-year-old girl and her seven-year-old bro...

Severe fuel shortage grips parts of southeast

2008-09-30T19:09+0200

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A severe fuel shortage has gripped parts of the southeastern United States, causing long lines at filling stations and symbolizing for some people their fears about the wider econo...

A Texan takes over as music director of the Komische Oper Berlin

2008-09-30T19:09+0200

BERLIN : Since its founding in 1947 by the legendary Walter Felsenstein, Berlin's Komische Oper has been a leader in innovative opera production. Its re-interpretive approach is quite different f...

VIDEO: Obama, McCain Urge Revival of Bailout

2008-09-30T19:03+0200

In a shocking vote on Monday, U.S. lawmakers in the House of Representatives rejected a $700 billion bailout package.

Divers removetoxic chemical from Princess

2008-09-30T19:03+0200

By Anthony Vargas, Reporter A total of 26 packets of the deadly pesticide endosulfan were ...

Meet a deer little handful called Rupert who was delivered by Caesarean section after his mother was killed by a car

2008-09-30T19:03+0200

This tiny deer was delivered by Caesarean section at a wildlife hospital after his mother was killed by a car.

Four miners found alive in Benguet

2008-09-30T19:03+0200

By Harley F. Palangchao, Correspondent ITOGON, Benguet: Rescuers pulled four more miners out of a flooded tunnel here on Monday night and Tuesday morning, bringing to six the number of miners who were rescued after being trapped for a week. The rescue, according to officials and the rescuers, raised....

Palin's Path Still Sinking In For Parents

2008-09-30T19:01+0200

Alaska is Sarah Palin country, and a visit to her parents' home is a little like being in a natural history museum, says The Early Show's Harry Smith following his exclusive interview with the couple.

6 trapped Filipino miners rescued after 1 week

2008-09-30T18:52+0200

The miners prayed, first in the light from their lanterns, then in the dark when the batteries failed. Their only sustenance was rain water.

Feds open probe of Katrina bridge shootings

2008-09-30T18:52+0200

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's office in New Orleans will investigate the fatal shootings which occurred on a city bridge following Hurricane Katrina. "In the best spirit of law enforcement coordination, and at the request of the....

Oil swings higher as market holds breath

2008-09-30T18:46+0200

Investors trickle back into market on hope that financial sector bailout will be revived

Bank of Canada injects cash to thaw frozen credit

2008-09-30T18:46+0200

Four miners found alive in Benguet

2008-09-30T18:40+0200

Divers remove toxic chemical from ‘Princess’

2008-09-30T18:40+0200

By Anthony Vargas, Reporter A total of 26 packets of the deadly pesticide endosulfan were salvaged by divers from MV Princess of the Stars on Monday and Tuesday, as retrieval of other cargos from the sunken ferry began after being delayed for weeks. Next priority for retrieval, according to Transportation Undersecretary Ma.

French bank seeks to settle finance fears

2008-09-30T18:36+0200

Some of France’s largest banks and insurers tried to reassure customers and investors today after talks on the financial crisis with President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Italian Town Of Ravenna Imposes Rain Tax On Residents (AHN)

2008-09-30T18:36+0200

(AHN) - Residents of Ravenna City in the Emilia Romagna region are being asked to pay a 3 percent tax on their water bills. The levy will be used to maintain and improve the city's storm water drainage system constantly damaged by heavy rain. - Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:46:15 GMT

Big babies at higher risk of breast cancer

2008-09-30T18:35+0200

A small increase in height or weight boosts a baby girl's odds of getting breast cancer in adulthood – growth hormones could be a factor

Breast cancer risk linked to larger birth size: study

2008-09-30T18:32+0200

Girls who were born heavier and longer than average may be at increased risk for breast cancer as adults, a new review suggests.

Storm leaves 3 dead, 10 missing in Vietnam

2008-09-30T18:32+0200

At least three people are dead and 10 missing after tropical storm Mekkhala roared into central Vietnam Tuesday, disaster officials said.

City prepares for storm Pablo

2008-09-30T18:21+0200

CEBU CITY – City Hall prepared its chainsaws Tuesday and issued a public advisory warning residents of flood and landslide-prone areas of the dangers tropical storm Pablo (international code name Higos) brings. Nearly 2,000 people were also stranded Tuesday at a seaport in the Visayas as Tropical....

Is Switzerland heading for a recession?

2008-09-30T18:20+0200

Economists have downgraded expectations for Swiss economic growth next year with one respected think tank predicting a mini-recession in the coming months.

Caracas in Venezuela tops list of crime capitals of the world

2008-09-30T18:17+0200

It’s the list no city wants to be on. But five brutal towns were clear leaders yesterday in a survey of crime capitals of the world. Top of the list of shame was Caracas, Venezuela.

6 trapped Filipino miners rescued after 1 week

2008-09-30T18:12+0200

The miners prayed, first in the light from their lanterns, then in the dark when the batteries failed. Their only sustenance ...

Rowley: Inflation a threat to people

2008-09-30T17:55+0200

PNM DIEGO MARTIN West MP Dr Keith Rowley yesterday de-clared that inflation and not crime “is the most serious threat being faced by the people of Trinidad and Tobago (TT) today.”

Linesha is all smiles

2008-09-30T17:55+0200

LINESHA Heywood cannot stop smiling now that doctors in the United States have treated a growth on her right eye.

Potato compensation too low: board

2008-09-30T17:54+0200

Compensation offered by the province to growers for crops ruined by wet weather is too low, says the P.E.I. Potato Board.

A Texan takes over as music director of the Komische Oper Berlin

2008-09-30T17:42+0200

On Thursday evening Carl St. Clair, 56, from Texas conducts his first performance as music director of the Komische Oper Berlin.

Nine dead in Vietnam floods: Report

2008-09-30T17:37+0200

Typhoon Mekkhala battered central Vietnam today, triggering floods and leaving at least nine people dead in its wake, media reported.

Clegg demands savings guarantee

2008-09-30T17:36+0200

A "cast-iron guarantee" that savings are safe from the "state of emergency" in the global banking system is vital, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said. Mr Clegg, who spoke to Prime Minister Gordon Brown to offer his co-operation in finding urgent solutions, said the move was vital to avoid panic.

Severe Fuel Shortage Grips Parts of US Southeast

2008-09-30T17:26+0200

Most service stations in Atlanta are out of gas, with plastic bags placed over the pumps or signs saying ´out´.

Nearly 700,000 evacuated in south China due to floods

2008-09-30T17:09+0200

Authorities in southern China have evacuated 678,000 residents following floods that have killed 17 people, the Xinhua news agency reported Tuesday.

Five killed in northern Lebanon explosion

2008-09-30T17:02+0200

US circles hijacked ship with weapons * MOGADISHU - US warships and helicopters yesterday surrounded a hijacked cargo ship loaded with Sudan-bound tanks and other arms to keep the weapons from falling "into the wrong hands," an American Navy spokesman said.

With Or Without Bailout, Tough Times Ahead

2008-09-30T17:00+0200

The economic wreckage that the administration and Congress have warned about - rising unemployment, shrinking retirement nest eggs and recession - might not happen immediately, but that doesn't mean it won't happen at all, experts say.

Gov't. First Year Review: Water Ministry Focused on Access to Safe Water

2008-09-30T16:39+0200

The visions of providing access to safe water for all Jamaicans by 2015 and affordable, safe and, legal housing by 2025, energized the Ministry of Water and Housing during the past year. The visions of the Ministry coincide with its roles and responsibilities; inter alia, the provision of potable....

Senator Franklyn Advocates Concept of Green Economy

2008-09-30T16:39+0200

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Health and the Environment, Senator Aundre Franklin, has called for the creation of a 'green economy' and 'green jobs', thus creating a new workforce of what he terms 'green collar workers'. This vision of a green economy, he says, would also facilitate the....

ODPEM Receives Gustav Recovery Donation from OAS

2008-09-30T16:39+0200

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has received a cheque for US$20,737, from the Organisation of American States (OAS) to assist with the post-Tropical Storm Gustav recovery effort. At the handing over ceremony today (September 29), held at OAS Jamaica Office in Kingston, OAS representative, Dr.

Severe fuel shortage grips parts of US southeast

2008-09-30T16:37+0200

30 Sep 2008 14:05:09 GMT Source: Reuters By Matthew Bigg ATLANTA, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A severe fuel shortage has gripped parts of the southeastern United States, causing long lines at filling stations and symbolizing for some people their ...

Study links birth size and breast cancer

2008-09-30T16:30+0200

Women who were bigger and longer babies may be more likely to develop breast cancer, researchers reported on Tuesday.

Severe fuel shortage grips parts of southeast

2008-09-30T16:29+0200

Ky. agriculture struggles through drought

2008-09-30T16:25+0200

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) _ A dry spell gripping Kentucky is cutting fall crop yields, causing at least one Appalachian county to ban outdoor watering and turning famed bluegrass pastures into brown stubble. The drought has become severe in portions of south-central and southeastern Kentucky, while the....

Laura moving toward cold waters of north Atlantic

2008-09-30T16:25+0200

MIAMI (AP) _ The National Hurricane Center says Subtropical Storm Laura is moving toward the cold waters of the north Atlantic and expected to gradually weaken over the next few days. The 11th named storm of the season was centered about 485 miles south-southeast of Cape Race, Newfoundland, at 5 a.m.

Bailout plan failure raises spectre of U.S. recession

2008-09-30T16:25+0200

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy was in dangerous waters before a shock House vote Monday to reject a bailout for troubled financial firms and is now even closer to being on the rocks. Credit markets have seized up, banks are failing in Europe or facing arranged marriages in the United States while....

Current Financial Crisis Has Executives Weighing Risk Management Practices over Liquidity and Other Issues, According to Joint CFO Research/Towers Perrin Survey

2008-09-30T16:12+0200

The financial crisis gripping the United States has senior finance executives more likely to be concerned about their firms' risk management practices ...

Bush implores Congress to act to rescue markets

2008-09-30T16:09+0200

President Bush says the economic damage to the nation will be "painful and lasting" if Congress fails to pass a $700 billion ...

Storm kills three in Vietnam

2008-09-30T15:56+0200

Tropical Storm Mekkhala has pummelled central Vietnam, killing three people, according to disaster management officials.

Indonesians Risky `Eid Odyssey

2008-09-30T15:54+0200

JAKARTA — For millions of Indonesian Muslims, `Eid Al-Fitr is a special time for family reunions after being caught the whole year in the busy life of the city. But for those hard hit by economic, the trip back to home villages is very long and sometimes quite risky.

Wall Street and the Ghost of J.P. Morgan

2008-09-30T15:49+0200

But then J.P. Morgan swept in, poured money into the market and a recovery began. No, we're not talking about the recent crisis hitting the nation, but the great Panic of 1893. Back then, financier John Pierpont Morgan created a syndicate to loan the government gold to weather the storm. Then in 1907, Morgan stepped in again, working with John D.

India's outsourcing bubble is bursting

2008-09-30T15:48+0200

The collapse of top US financial firms is causing a dramatic slowdown in lucrative contracts among outsourcing companies in India--turning cities like Bangladore inside out. Bangalore, India--Once a high-flying tech hub, Bangalore is seeing more sober days in the wake of the credit crisis. It looks like.

Financial crisis David Cameron tells Tory conference he will work with Gordon Brown

2008-09-30T15:48+0200

David Cameron has pledged that the Conservatives "stand ready" to work with Gordon Brown and his Government to help Britain weather the global financial storm.

Comments by Lenihan on Government guarantee

2008-09-30T15:39+0200

Below is a selection of comments from the Minister of Finance Brian Lenihan at a press conference at the Department of Finance this morning to explain the Government’s guarantee scheme.

Storm kills three in Vietnam

2008-09-30T15:36+0200

Tropical Storm Mekkhala has pummelled central Vietnam, killing three people, according to disaster management officials.

Israelis Welcome New Year, Hope For Peace

2008-09-30T15:29+0200

Israelis are welcoming in the new year, 5769 on the Jewish calendar, by observing Rosh Hashanah. CBS News correspondent Robert Berger reports on the time of repentance and reflection.

:Washington Fails,Like Wall Street

2008-09-30T15:24+0200

The defeat of the financial rescue plan in the U.S. House of Representatives was brought about by a perfect storm, expressing the flaws of both the political and the business systems of the United States. It is one of those rare occasions on which Canadians can feel unequivocally self-satisfied....

:Is Anarchy Loosed Upon the World?

2008-09-30T15:24+0200

'TURNING and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, ..." The above are the first four lines of William Butler Yeats' poem The Second Coming and they resound today as the pillars of capitalism continue to crash like dominoes.

Science Weekly podcast: Extreme weather and biodiversity in prisons

2008-09-30T15:21+0200

Alok Jha and the science team ask if global warming is producing more hurricanes

Tropical storm kills 3 in central Vietnam

2008-09-30T15:18+0200

Tropical Storm Mekkhala slammed into central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing three people and leaving 10 others missing, disaster officials said.

Candidates propose raising deposit insurance limit

2008-09-30T15:18+0200

CIOs not taking a shine to Chrome

2008-09-30T15:16+0200

Most members of a silicon.com CIO jury say they're not even testing Google's Chrome--choosing to stay with Microsoft's Internet Explorer. In silicon.com's latest exclusive CIO Jury poll, the respondents revealed they were still steering clear of the application, with 10 out of 12 saying their IT teams are not.

Eye off the storm

2008-09-30T15:06+0200

We do need to consider the latter in guiding long-term infrastructure design, but an over-reliance on such scenarios to dominate our adaptation thinking and planning carries three dangers. Long-term climate scenarios may prove to be inaccurate (we have poor means of knowing for sure).

Ferries closed as storm lashes Philippines

2008-09-30T15:02+0200

Manila - Nearly 2 000 people were stranded on Tuesday at a seaport in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Higos pummelled the country's east coast with heavy rain, officials said. The coast guard hal...

Tropical storm kills 3 in central Vietnam

2008-09-30T15:02+0200

Tropical Storm Mekkhala slammed into central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing three people and leaving 10 others missing, disaster ...

Subtropical Storm Laura expected to weaken

2008-09-30T15:02+0200

MIAMI - The National Hurricane Center says Subtropical Storm Laura is moving toward the cold waters of the north Atlantic and expected to gradually weaken over the next few days. The storm was ce...

Pakistan Appoints New Spy Chief

2008-09-30T15:02+0200

Pakistan has appointed a new chief to its powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency months after the US expressed fears it was aiding the Taliban.

Couric having a field day

2008-09-30T15:02+0200

One prominent female national figure is looking pretty good on TV these days, and it's not vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Palin's joint appearance last night with running mate John McCain ...

Martin Kettle: As David Cameron's emergency speech shows, financial turbulence has completely disorientated British party politics

2008-09-30T14:50+0200

Martin Kettle: Faced with economic crisis, David Cameron has performed a breathtaking U-turn

Investors spared anther bloodbath

2008-09-30T14:47+0200

Investors were today spared another bloodbath following the US failure to approve a Wall Street financial rescue.

Best Energy Services Reports Financial Results for Second Fiscal Quarter 2008

2008-09-30T14:42+0200

HOUSTON, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Best Energy Services, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BEYS) , a U.S. energy production equipment and services provider, ...

Breast cancer linked to birth size

2008-09-30T14:41+0200

Bigger and taller baby girls have greater risk of breast cancer in adulthood, a study has suggested.

Presidential road trips tainted by tragedy

2008-09-30T14:29+0200

Since the days of George Washington, U.S. presidents have carved out a long tradition of official road trips, if not by motorcade, then by railroad or horse and carriage.

:A Shattering Moment in America’s Fall From Power

2008-09-30T14:22+0200

By John Gray The global financial crisis will see the U.S. falter in the same way the Soviet Union did when the Berlin Wall came down. The era of American dominance is over Our gaze might be on the markets melting down, but the upheaval we are experiencing is more than a financial crisis, however large.

Obama proposes increasing bank deposit insurance

2008-09-30T14:14+0200

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Tuesday the government should extend the federal deposit insurance limit from $100,000 to $250,000 to help small businesses as part of a revamped economic rescue plan he called essential to averting a catastrophe.

Press review Headlines in Bulgarian papers on September 30 2008

2008-09-30T13:57+0200

These are some of the top stories in Bulgarian newspapers on September 30 2008. The Sofia Echo has not verified these stories and cannot vouch for their accuracy.

How Sarah Palin Rallied Pakistan's Feminists

2008-09-30T13:51+0200

Flirtatious remarks by President Zardari unleash a firestorm of criticism in Pakistan

Ed Vaizey: Conservatives are pulling together to help solve the financial crisis

2008-09-30T13:47+0200

Ed Vaizey: Conservatives are setting aside quibbles to speed through a bill that will help regulators intervene earlier during a financial crisis

Arroyo cancels Cabinet meeting in eastern Samar (6:55 p.m.)

2008-09-30T13:44+0200

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Arroyo cancels Cabinet meeting in eastern Samar (6:55 p.m.) MANILA - President Glorica Macapagal-Arroyo cancelled most of her schedules in eastern Samar Tuesday including the National Economic Development Authority-Cabinet group meeting in Guiuan due to tropical storm Pablo.

Philippines Removing Toxins From Sunken Ferry

2008-09-30T13:43+0200

Bautista said about 250 tonnes of bunker fuel would then be removed before divers could get to the bodies.

Grin and bear it

2008-09-30T13:26+0200

Despite drama in world stock markets, one of South Africa's largest money managers believes that it might be prudent to stay invested in the market right now.

Syria back on the terror map

2008-09-30T13:22+0200

The main suspects behind Monday's car bombing in the Lebanese city of Tripoli and a similar attack at the weekend in Damascus are Sunni extremists bent on destabilizing the region and seeking revenge for Syria's longstanding ties to jihadi elements. For Syria, "Black Saturday" marks a return to the....

Myanmar on the cyber-offensive

2008-09-30T13:22+0200

As opposition activists and underground journalists have become more tech savvy, the Myanmar junta has become more determined to counter the outflow of information and silence its critics abroad. The regime's cyber warfare specialists are receiving plenty of foreign assistance in upgrading their dissent-quashing capabilities.

SUN WUKONG : Carrying the can for China's tragedies

2008-09-30T13:22+0200

China's swift punishment of officials linked to the tainted-milk scandal and a recent mining catastrophe may signal a new era of accountability for its leadership. But with the system still vague, and disgraced officials often swiftly re-appointed, the concept seems unlikely to be taken to its fullest extent.

U.S. bailout blow triggers stampede to safety

2008-09-30T13:18+0200

Central banks inject liquidity as recession fears mount; Asian regulators increase curbs on short-selling

Government on alert for more flooding ahead

2008-09-30T13:08+0200

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked the Steering Board for Storm and Flood Control, particularly coastal regions, to remain on high alert due to an approaching tropical storm, focusing primarily on human safety. The Government leader made the call at a monthly governmental meeting in Hanoi on....

Floods claim 46 deaths

2008-09-30T13:08+0200

Delivering relief aid to people in Yen Bai province. Nhan Dan - Floods triggered by typhoon Hagupit had killed 41 people, left five missing and 61 others injured as of the morning of September 29, according to the latest report released by the Central Steering Board for Storm and Flood Control.

Vietnamese companies help Cuban hurricane victims

2008-09-30T13:08+0200

Rice and commodities worth US$120,000 U were donated to the Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on September 29 to help Cuban victims of hurricanes Gustav and Ike. The relief, donated by Thai Binh Trade and Investment Joint Stock Company, the Hoang Yen Construction Company and the Giang Viet....

Burkina wants Mbeki to remain with Zim

2008-09-30T13:07+0200

Monday, September 29, 2008 - Web posted at 7:46:00 AM GMT Burkina wants Mbeki to remain with Zim OUAGADOUGOU - Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore has called on Thabo Mbeki to remain a mediator in power-sharing talks in Zimbabwe despite his ouster from the South African presidency.

Volunteers wanted for annual cleanup day

2008-09-30T13:04+0200

Volunteers are being sought for the fifth Waipahu Make-a-Difference Day/Adopt a Stream Day cleanup Saturday.

Financial crisis David Cameron tells Tory conference he will work with Gordon Brown

2008-09-30T13:02+0200

David Cameron has pledged that the Conservatives "stand ready" to work with Gordon Brown and his Government to help Britain weather the global financial storm.

Philippines removing toxins from sunken ferry

2008-09-30T13:01+0200

MANILA (Reuters) - Divers wearing protective suits began to pull out toxic chemicals on Tuesday from a ferry that sank with more than 860 people on board three months ago, one of the worst maritime disasters in the Philippines.

6 Filipino Miners Rescued After 1 Week

2008-09-30T12:59+0200

Battered and bruised from trying to swim to safety, rescuers saved six men trapped for a week in an abandoned gold mine in the northern Philippines, but eight others remained unaccounted for, officials said Tuesday. Divers were trying to reach two other men seen in the shaft, but it was not clear if....

Philippines removing toxins from sunken ferry

2008-09-30T12:55+0200

30 Sep 2008 10:26:09 GMT Source: Reuters MANILA, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Divers wearing protective suits began to pull out toxic chemicals on Tuesday from a ferry that sank with more than 860 people on board three months ago, one of the worst ...

6 trapped Filipino miners rescued after 1 week

2008-09-30T12:43+0200

Ferries closed as storm lashes Philippines

2008-09-30T12:33+0200

Tropical Storm Higos has pummelled the Philippines, stranding nearly 2 000 people at a port on the east coast, according to officials.

Pakistan replaces chief of feared spy agency

2008-09-30T12:32+0200

Lieutenant-General Ahmed Shujaa Pasha, formerly head of military operations, has been appointed Director-General of the ISI, replacing Lieutenant-General Nadeem Taj. Gen. Kayani, who had been ISI chief until a year ago, also replaced four of the nine corps commanders and appointed a new chief of general staff.

Sep30 Help for Haiti cause surpasses $25,000 mark

2008-09-30T12:30+0200

The Friends of Haiti Association has made significant progress in its drive to secure aid money for the storm-ravaged nation of Haiti. Pastor Gerald Lafleur, who started the association in 2004, told the Antigua Sun that donations from the public have been coming in and that the account’s grand total had increased to $26,847.

Foreign Minister Yeo addresses UN General Assembly

2008-09-30T12:29+0200

NEW YORK: Singapore's Foreign Minister George Yeo on Monday spoke to world leaders about climate change, global trade, Kosovo and the recent war in Georgia at the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly.

>Read the Article

2008-09-30T12:27+0200

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 IRAN: ANATOMY OF A RISING STORM September 30, 2008 IRVAJ Andrea Kean Amir Taheri's new book to reshape the debate on the Iranian problem The story of Iran in the past three decades is a tragic tale best told by someone who has lived and felt it in his blood.

Ferries closed as storm lashes Philippines

2008-09-30T12:23+0200

Tropical Storm Higos has pummelled the Philippines, stranding nearly 2 000 people at a port on the east coast, according to officials.

Rampant Kudus storm past United

2008-09-30T12:20+0200

It has been a disappointing season for the once mighty United who have now dropped to seventh position on the log on 42 points. Kudus, however, were full value for their victory which puts them in fifth position on the log on 47 points. United's cause was not helped when prop Ivan Gaya was....

Storm lashes Philippines

2008-09-30T12:15+0200

AFP Nearly 2 000 people have been stranded at a seaport in the Philippines, as tropical storm Higos pummelled the country's east coast with heavy rain, said officials. The coast guard halted ferry services earlier today, between Samar, the third-largest island in the. . . .

Tropical storm nears Eastern samar coast (5:40 p.m.)

2008-09-30T12:13+0200

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Tropical storm nears Eastern samar coast (5:40 p.m.) Tropical storm Pablo (international codename: Higos) has maintained strength and was tracked near the coast of Eastern Samar at 4 p.m. Tuesday. It packs winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph.

US election: Storm as Oprah says no to Palin interview

2008-09-30T12:12+0200

US daytime TV star refuses to have Republican vice-presidential candidate as a guest on her show. By Paul Harris and Ed Pilkington

Dexia gets 6.4 billion euro three-state bailout

2008-09-30T12:06+0200

BRUSSELS (AFP) - Dexia became on Tuesday the latest European bank to need a state bailout with Belgium, France and Luxembourg pumping 6.4 billion euros into the group so that the financial crisis would not claim another victim.

Nude motorcyclist a wanted man

2008-09-30T11:55+0200

Police in southern Taiwan are looking for a man who rode his motorbike naked through a city's main streets for one hour.

Pakistan changes chief of feared spy agency

2008-09-30T11:52+0200

30 Sep 2008 09:42:23 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds details, background) By Simon Cameron-Moore ISLAMABAD, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Pakistan has appointed a new chief for the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Directorate, months after U.S. ...

China issues orange alert for typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-30T11:51+0200

The sky is covered with dark clouds at Xiasha Seashore Holiday Resort in Changle, southeast China's Fujian Province Sept. 28, 2008. Local meteorological observatory issued an alarm at about 6 a.m. on Monday, saying that Typhoon Jangmi, the 15th and strongest typhoon of this year, divert after....

Wall Street Shockwave Rattles Asia, Europe

2008-09-30T11:29+0200

The historic carnage on Wall Street has reverberated across Asia and Europe, with stock markets plunging after U.S. lawmakers rejected a $700 billion bank rescue plan aimed at stabilizing the U.S. financial system.

Chris Hamnett: The building society is still a viable idea

2008-09-30T11:09+0200

Chris Hamnett: Just because the firms that floated on the stock market have now sunk does not mean the building society concept is dead

CAUSEY: Market-timers taking biggest risk

2008-09-30T11:09+0200

If you are an investor in the federal Thrift Savings Plan, odds are you fall into one of these six categories.

Obama timeline

2008-09-30T11:09+0200

Thursday: Mr. Obama leaves "debate camp" in Florida and meets Mr. McCain at the White House as congressional leaders work on a bailout bill; talks fall apart, and the debate's fate hangs in the balance. Friday: Mr. Obama heads to Mississippi for the debate and says he'll be there if Mr. McCain doesn't show.

Oil falls below $96 after slumping almost 10%

2008-09-30T10:44+0200

US light crude for fell 59 cents to $95.78 a barrel by 0233 GMT-- the second biggest fall since April 23, 2003. Brent crude fell 62 cents to $93.36. Top oil producers

Oil drops nearly 10 pc as US House rejects bailout

2008-09-30T10:44+0200

Oil prices dropped nearly 10% after the US House of Representatives rejected the $700 bn rescue package for the financial sector. Chronology of US financial crisis

Bailout blow triggers stampede to safety

2008-09-30T10:26+0200

Recession fears grew and investors raced for safe havens after U.S. lawmakers' shock rejection of a USD 700bn rescue plan for the financial industry. It came with Asian stocks skidding after Wall Street's biggest fall since the crash of 1987.

Europe scrambles to save banking system

2008-09-30T10:16+0200

After yesterday's part-nationalisation of Belgo-Dutch banking giant Fortis and the nationalisation of the UK's Bradford & Bingley, Belgium-based Dexia, the biggest provider of lending to local governments in the world, could be the next financial institution to be rescued by taxpayers.

Six sailors remain missing after ship capsizal in E China

2008-09-30T10:15+0200

One body was found while five sailors remained missing after nine were saved from a vessel capsizal of a Panamanian-nationality vessel with 15 sailors in east China's Nanji Islands sea area on Monday, local authority said Tuesday. The body was found at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, said Li Hua, deputy director of the center.

6 Filipino miners rescued after being trapped over one week

2008-09-30T10:15+0200

Three more trapped gold miners were rescued from a mining tunnel in the Philippines' northern province of Benguet Tuesday morning, bringing the number of survivors to six one week after the tunnel was flooded. Some eight more miners remained trapped under the mine site, Philippine TV ABS-CBN reported.

Unpopular plan, fractured party, outraged voters swirl into perfect storm

2008-09-30T10:11+0200

A furious electorate, a weak and exhausted leadership in Washington and a conservative insurgency within the Republican Party combined to defeat the Bush administration's proposed Wall Street bailout package.

Why the bailout failed

2008-09-30T10:11+0200

Lawmakers who had the most to lose risked the least.Two-thirds of the most vulnerable members of the House of Representatives - Republicans and Democrats alike - voted against the massive economic bailout package, opting to protect their seats on Election Day rather than follow their party leaders off a political cliff.

Asian stocks sink after rejection of bailout

2008-09-30T10:09+0200

The historic carnage on Wall Street reverberated across Asia Tuesday, with stock markets in the region falling sharply after U.S. lawmakers rejected a $700 billion bank rescue plan aimed at stabilizing the U.S. financial system.

Stock Markets, Oil Prices Crash - THISDAY - Fastnews Nigerian Banking

2008-09-30T10:02+0200

The United States House of Representatives threw out the $700 billion bailout bill for Wall Street yesterday with a 228-205 vote, further plunging the financial markets into turmoil worldwide. The Dow Jones industrials immediately suffered heavy losses, plunging nearly 800 points, the most ever for....

>>Glo Flags off Mega Entertainment Tour - LeadershipNigeria - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-09-30T10:02+0200

National telecomm-unications operator, Globacom Tuesday flagged off a nationwide entertainment project, Rock 'n' Rule, which will take music and entertainment stars on a tour of key cities across the country. At a press conference held in Lagos, the telecommunications giant disclosed plans to take....

Power Play (I) - THISDAY - Fastnews Nigerian Banking

2008-09-30T10:02+0200

It looks easy, but one difficulty in writing is to be repetitive. That is the risk of writing about Nigeria at 48. The independence anniversary story of Nigeria has not changed; same old story of failure and pain. A better way of appreciating Nigeria at 48 is to compare it to a brother or sister of that age, who has wasted their life away.

Cameroon: Media Council Fails to Elect New Executive

2008-09-30T09:58+0200

The General Assembly of the Cameroon Media Council, CMC, has failed to elect a new executive during a highly tensioned meeting in Yaounde, September 27.

U.S. bailout blow triggers stampede to safety

2008-09-30T09:45+0200

Recession fears grew and investors raced for safe havens after U.S. lawmakers' shock rejection of a $700 billion rescue plan for the financial industry, with Asian stocks skidding after Wall Street's biggest fall since the crash of 1987.

Asian stocks plunge after rejection of bailout

2008-09-30T09:45+0200

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index nose-dived more than 544 points, or 4.6 percent, to 11,199.07, with popular stocks like Sony Corp. down 6.8 percent and Toyota Motor Corp. down 4.6 percent.

More miners saved in

2008-09-30T09:45+0200

SIX miners trapped for a week in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines have been brought out alive and hopes are high that another eight who are still underground will also be rescued, offic...

The Mystery Deepens - FDA Analysis Shows Statins Do Not Increase The Risk of Lou Gehrig

2008-09-30T09:45+0200

Arch Capital Reveals Negative Impact Of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike On Q3 Pre-tax Earnings; Details Investment Exposure To AIG, Lehman Brothers - Update

Arts world laments loss of Bernadette Greevy

2008-09-30T09:44+0200

ONE of the country's most revered artists, Bernadette Greevy's last public performance took place at the annual Service of Remembrance at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham some weeks ago.

$700 billion, pondering the possibilities

2008-09-30T09:38+0200

WASHINGTON (AP) - Brother, can you spare a billion? More like $700 billion, to be precise. With Washington trying to finagle a $700 billion rescue for the nation's financial system, the federal money sought by other projects is starting to look like chump change. You could buy yourself a war with that kind of money _ the U.

6 trapped Filipino miners rescued after 1 week

2008-09-30T09:38+0200

Six gold miners were rescued after being trapped for a week in a flooded underground tunnel in the mountainous northern Philippines, officials said Tuesday.

Many vulnerable lawmakers said 'no' to bailout

2008-09-30T09:38+0200

Two-thirds of Congress' most vulnerable members _ Republicans and Democrats alike _ chose to protect their seats on Election Day rather than follow their party leaders and vote for an unpopular economic bailout plan.

Windward Coast is a less crowded slice of Oahu

2008-09-30T09:37+0200

It's another absurdly gorgeous day in Hawaii. The sunlit sky is a neon blue. A gentle breeze caresses the tops of the palm trees. And the turquoise ocean is calm and inviting. But just off the eastern shore of Oahu, in a cramped, two-person, rented kayak, a storm is brewing.

Windward Coast is a less crowded slice of Oahu

2008-09-30T09:37+0200

Nigeria: Police Storm Hide-Out, Arrest Robbery Suspects

2008-09-30T09:27+0200

The police in Edo State have arrested two robbery suspects at Afuze, the administrative headquarters of Owan East Local Government Area of the state.

Fear and caution rule in Congress' bailout vote

2008-09-30T09:09+0200

Constituents vent fury at House members jittery about losing their jobs. Even supporters of the rescue package are tepid. President Bush lobbied. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson pleaded. Vice President Dick Cheney worked on conservative Republicans; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi coaxed liberal Democrats.

National › Typhoon could approach Kyushu on Wednesday afternoon

2008-09-30T09:04+0200

Typhoon Jangmi was moving northeast in the East China Sea on Tuesday afternoon and could approach Kyushu on Wednesday afternoon by shifting its course easterly…

Oil falls below $96 a barrel on financial turmoil

2008-09-30T09:01+0200

Oil extended losses below $96 a barrel today, after slumping almost 10 per cent in the previous session, as fear gripped financial markets in the wake of US lawmakers' shock rejection of a $700 billion rescue plan.

Bailout Failure Slams Asian Stock Prices

2008-09-30T08:59+0200

The historic carnage on Wall Street reverberated across Asia, with stock markets in the region plunging after U.S. lawmakers rejected a $700 billion bank rescue plan aimed at stabilizing the U.S. financial system.

Philippine miners survive floods

2008-09-30T08:49+0200

Six miners trapped in a Philippine mine shaft when it flooded last week, are brought out alive.

Asian markets plunge after US bail-out rejection

2008-09-30T08:45+0200

The carnage on Wall Street spread to Asia today, with stocks plunging after US politicians rejected a €487bn bank rescue plan aimed at stabilising the nation’s financial system.

Mexico issues alert for tropical wave

2008-09-30T08:44+0200

Authorities of Civil Protection of the state of Tabasco in southeast Mexico declared on Monday a general alert for the imminent tropical wave and a cold front in the coming 48 hours, Tabasco's governor Andres Granier said. About 5,600 families were evacuated on Monday and sheltered in Tabasco Park,....

Study links birth size and breast cancer

2008-09-30T08:43+0200

Women who were bigger and longer babies may be more likely to develop breast cancer, researchers reported on Tuesday.

Tories’ council tax promise

2008-09-30T08:38+0200

THE Tories last night promised action on council tax to ease the pressure on family budgets, offering rebates to community volunteers in Wales – and a two-year freeze in England.

New study links birth size to breast cancer risk

2008-09-30T08:36+0200

WOMEN who were big at birth are at greater risk of breast cancer, a new study has found.

Haiti: Flash appeal receives only 4.3% of required USD107m, urgent support needed

2008-09-30T08:33+0200

Date: 30 Sep 2008 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

6 trapped miners rescued after 1 week

2008-09-30T08:27+0200

MANILA -- (Updated 1:51 p.m.) Six gold miners have been rescued after being trapped for a week in a flooded underground tunnel in the mountainous northern Philippines, officials said Tuesday. Divers were trying to reach two other men seen inside the shaft, but it was not clear if they were still....

Storm threatens Samar-Leyte area (2 p.m.)

2008-09-30T08:27+0200

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Storm threatens Samar-Leyte area (2 p.m.) Tropical storm Pablo (international codename: Higos) has maintained its strength and is threatening the Samar-Leyte area. As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, the weather bureau tracked the storm at 140 kilometers east southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

COMMENT: Winds of change fail to stir Myanmar

2008-09-30T08:25+0200

Another year goes by and those monks who are left after the military cracked down after the demonstration are contemplating huge risks once again because the world just didn't get it last time. If Myanmar is a part of the global family, it is perhaps its most neglected, like a child cast away simply....

Asian markets fall sharply

2008-09-30T08:14+0200

The historic carnage on Wall Street spread to Asia, with stocks across the region plunging after Congress rejected a rescue plan that investors had hoped would bolster volatile financial markets.

VIDEO: Hundreds still missing after Ike

2008-09-30T08:12+0200

30 Sep 2008 05:54:00 GMT Source: Reuters Sep. 29 - More than two weeks after Hurricane Ike slammed ashore, hundreds are still believed missing. The Laura Recovery Center - a missing persons organization - reports 374 missing people. ...

Latest Filipino export - chefs

2008-09-30T08:01+0200

The Philippines sent out almost 8,400 people to kitchens all over the world last year. -Reuters

US consumers stop spending

2008-09-30T08:01+0200

WASHINGTON - CONSUMERS facing rising unemployment kept their spending unchanged in August even though incomes rose, according to a government report Monday that showed optimism about the economy's direction was fading. The Commerce Department said consumer spending was flat in August after barely edging up by a revised 0.

Ghana: Storm Brews Over Appiah's Salary

2008-09-30T07:57+0200

Black Stars assistant coach Kwesi Appiah and Ghana Football Association officials were locked in meetings all Tuesday as they try to come to an agreement over the salary of the coach.

Four more Philippine miners rescued after week trapped underground

2008-09-30T07:56+0200

ITOGON, Philippines: Rescuers pulled four more miners out of a flooded tunnel in the northern Philippines Tuesday, raising hopes that eight others might still be found alive after a week underground, officials and rescuers said.

100 years of curses

2008-09-30T07:52+0200

The Curse of the Bambino was exorcised in 2004, with Boston Red Sox's owner John Henry describing it as "an alternate reality," and Trot Nixon saying it was "a five-letter word, that's all." So now it's all up to the Chicago Cubs, who open their best-of-five National League Division Series tomorrow....

Laura churns in Atlantic

2008-09-30T07:51+0200

MIAMI (AP) -- The National Hurricane Center says Subtropical Storm Laura is keeping its strength as it churns through the north central Atlantic, far from land. The 11th named storm of the season was centered about 585 miles south of Cape Race, Newfoundland, at 11 p.m. EDT Monday. It's moving north at about 9 mph.

Tropical storm Mekkhala slams central Vietnam (12:56 p.m.)

2008-09-30T07:39+0200

HANOI, Vietnam -- Tropical storm Mekkhala slammed into central Vietnam on Tuesday, knocking down trees and electricity poles and forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people, officials said. The storm arrived as residents of northern Vietnam were still cleaning up the aftermath of a typhoon that killed 41 people last week.

Global coalition urges US to act

2008-09-30T07:37+0200

Kevin Rudd today confirmed the rare intervention into domestic US politics, revealing he spoke to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown this morning after the US House of Representatives rejected the fi...

Fishing industry hurting in La.

2008-09-30T07:37+0200

A shrimp boat lies along state Highway 27 on Sept. 17 in Hackberry, La., about 15 miles southwest of Lake Charles. Hurricane Ike had come ashore in Galveston, Texas, four days earlier. By Shawn Martin...

Wildfires force $400M in cuts at Forest Service

2008-09-30T07:37+0200

The cost of fighting summer wildfires in California and the West has forced U.S. Forest Service officials to slash more than $400 million in spending, causing closures of some campgrounds and limiting...

Robert De Niro’s waiting for Doha

2008-09-30T07:36+0200

Web posted at: 9/30/2008 7:53:31 Source ::: The Peninsula/ By Rachel Morris Doha • Madonna eats there. So do Bill Clinton and Gwyneth Paltrow. And soon, you will be able to join the A list. Nobu, dubbed the "world's most fashionable restaurant chain", owned by Hollywood legend Robert De Niro, is to open in Doha.

Pakistan Changes Chief Of Feared Spy Agency

2008-09-30T07:26+0200

Pakistan has appointed a new chief for the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Directorate, months after U.S. officials had questioned the reliability of the military's premier spy agency in the war against terrorism. A military statement issued around midnight on Monday announced a major overhaul of....

Four More Miners Rescued From Philippine Mine

2008-09-30T07:26+0200

Six miners trapped for a week in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines have been brought out alive and hopes are high that another eight who are still underground will also be rescued, officials said on Tuesday. An estimated 16 people were trapped in the mine in the province of Benguet....

European Coach - $45,000/mth, Ghanaian coach -$3,000/mth

2008-09-30T07:23+0200

Storm Brews Over Kwasi Appiah's Salary Black Stars assistant coach Kwesi Appiah and Ghana Football Association officials were locked in meetings all Tuesday as they try to come to an agreement over the salary of the coach. Appiah has been assistant coach of the senior national team since the Nations....

Six Filipino miners survive ordeal

2008-09-30T07:21+0200

Divers were trying to reach two other men seen inside the shaft, but it was not clear if they were still alive, said Mines and Geosciences Bureau officer George Baywong, who is supervising rescue efforts. "We don't know if they are survivors," Baywong said. "We are hoping against hope that they are still alive.

Recruiters' suicides prompt Army review

2008-09-30T07:21+0200

The U.S. Army is establishing a suicide prevention board to examine the mental health of its recruiters around the country after the fourth suicide in three years by Houston, Texas-based recruiters, according to Army officials.

With Wachovia sale, the banking crisis trickles up

2008-09-30T07:19+0200

U.S. regulators arranged the sale of Wachovia's bank unit to Citigroup to stave off what might have been the second failure of a major bank in a week.

Lift 'immoral' sanctions

2008-09-30T07:15+0200

UNITED NATIONS - MYANMAR could be the rice bowl of the region and help alleviate a food and energy crisis if 'unfair and immoral' sanctions were lifted, Myanmar's foreign minister told the UN General Assembly on Monday. The United States and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Myanmar over....

Wall Street Carnage Hits Asian Markets

2008-09-30T07:14+0200

Stock Markets, Oil Prices Crash

2008-09-30T07:07+0200

Troops to get 600 armoured vehicles

2008-09-30T07:07+0200

KABUL (Agencies): Hard-pressed and vulnerable British troops in Afghanistan will be supplied with 600 new armoured vehicles under a ?500m deal agreed between ...

Shares plummet as US Congress rejects $700bn bail-out plan

2008-09-30T06:57+0200

House of Representatives votes against plan spreading ripples of shock through the global financial markets

Jeremy Smith named in Storm line-up

2008-09-30T06:54+0200

The return of New Zealand Test forward Jeremy Smith is the only change to the Melbourne line-up for Sunday's NRL grand final against Manly.

5 trapped miners rescued after 1 week (11:56 a.m.)

2008-09-30T06:54+0200

MANILA -- Five gold miners have been rescued after being trapped for a week in a flooded underground tunnel in the mountainous northern Philippines, officials said Tuesday. Divers were working to extricate another survivor from an inundated mine shaft and hoped to find eight other missing miners.

Five Filipino miners survive ordeal

2008-09-30T06:51+0200

Divers were working to extricate another survivor from an inundated mine shaft and hoped to find eight other missing miners. The bodies of two miners were retrieved from the gold mine in the mountain township of Itogon on Thursday. Rescuers and relatives applauded as the survivors were brought out....

Four more miners rescued from Philippine mine

2008-09-30T06:48+0200

MANILA (Reuters) - Six miners trapped for a week in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines have been brought out alive and hopes are high that another eight who are still underground will also be rescued, officials said on Tuesday.

Floods, landslides hit Penang again (Updated)

2008-09-30T06:48+0200

Hundreds of motorists were caught in massive traffic jams in here Tuesday morning following heavy rains from Monday night, which caused flash floods and landslides in Penang.

Pakistan changes chief of feared spy agency

2008-09-30T06:38+0200

30 Sep 2008 04:23:37 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds details, background) By Simon Cameron-Moore ISLAMABAD, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Pakistan has appointed a new chief for the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Directorate, months after U.S. ...

Four more miners rescued from Philippine mine

2008-09-30T06:38+0200

30 Sep 2008 03:40:28 GMT Source: Reuters MANILA, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Six miners trapped for a week in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines have been brought out alive and hopes are high that another eight who are still underground ...

Pacific countries worrying about losing LDC status. 03:37 on 30 September, 2008 UTC

2008-09-30T06:37+0200

Pacific countries worrying about losing LDC status Posted at 03:37 on 30 September, 2008 UTC Three Pacific Islands countries have called on the United Nations to urgently review the criteria for classifying some nations as least developed countries. Early next year, 3 Pacific countries, Vanuatu,....

Bangladesh: 9 months after Sidr, survivors begin to rebuild their lives

2008-09-30T06:31+0200

by Cate Heinrich Sturdy houses are now under construction for 400 Bangladesh families who survived Cyclone Sidr. The new dwellings are designed to be more resilient in future storms. Nine months after Cyclone Sidr destroyed the lives and homes of more than eight million people living in southern....

Overseas markets down sharply in Tuesday trading

2008-09-30T06:18+0200

Japanese Prime Minsiter Taro Aso urged the country's financial officials to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to protect the world's No. 2 economy, according to Kyodo News agency. "We have to respond appropriately in order not to affect the Japanese economy and to prevent the financial system from falling apart," Mr.

Asian stocks plunge after rejection of bailout

2008-09-30T06:10+0200

Tomoko A Hosaka , The Associated Press , Tokyo | Tue, 09/30/2008 10:09 AM | Business The historic carnage on Wall Street spread to Asia Tuesday, with stocks across the region plunging after U.S. lawmakers rejected a US$700 billion bank rescue plan aimed at stabilizing the U.S. financial system.

Asian markets fall at opening

2008-09-30T05:59+0200

The historic carnage on Wall Street spread to Asia, with stocks across the region plunging after Congress rejected a rescue plan that investors had hoped would bolster volatile financial markets.

Asian stock markets plunge on Tuesday

2008-09-30T05:58+0200

TOKYO — The historic carnage on Wall Street reverberated across Asia Tuesday, with stock markets in the region plunging after U.S. lawmakers rejected a $700 billion bank rescue plan aimed at stabilizing the U.S. financial system.

Storm brewing over NOL’s move for Hapag-Lloyd

2008-09-30T05:53+0200

By John Burton, Andrew Hill and Paul Betts Published: September 29 2008 20:56 | Last updated: September 29 2008 20:56 Is (NOL) sailing into heavy financial seas with confirmation that it has submitted a binding bid for The deal would create the world’s third-largest container shipping line.

5 trapped Filipino miners rescued after 1 week

2008-09-30T05:37+0200

Five gold miners have been rescued after being trapped for a week in a flooded underground tunnel in the mountainous northern Philippines, officials said Tuesday.

Canadians brace for 'bloodbath' as credit tightens, money dries up

2008-09-30T05:32+0200

The economic engines that power the North American economy are sputtering for lack of fuel and lubricant

Fireball climbs on Billboard chart --

2008-09-30T05:30+0200

Just about one year after it took Europe by storm, Fireball'sÂ "What I Want"Â has been released in the USA on the Record Plant Records label (a division of world famous Record Plant Studio), one of the most famous recording studios in the world housing superstars like Kanye West, Akon, Will.i.am, the Pussycat Dolls.

No 'Diamond' in Nursery Stakes -- US yearlings up for auction Saturday

2008-09-30T05:30+0200

DIAMOND MAN has come down with an injury and is out of Saturday's Union Park Turf Club (UPTC) Nursery Stakes at Santa Rosa Park, Arima. The Jamaican-bred colt, who is unbeaten from three starts at Santa Rosa, as well as My Babes, who has finished second in her three career starts, were among the 25....

Grounded Navy boat may be scrapped

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A Taiwan Navy missile boat, which cost NT$400 million (US$13 million) to build, may have to be scrapped since it can't be re-floated after it ran aground at Putai.

Cautious optimism on U.S. bailout's effect

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - With a landmark agreement reached between the U.S. Congress and the White House on a US$700 billion bailout plan, local analysts are cautiously optimistic about its effect on the local stock market.

U.S. sailing boat still missing off Taiwan waters

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - An American sailing ship is still missing somewhere off northern Taiwan, according to the National Coast Guard Administration.

Hypermarts attract consumers with discounted vegetable prices

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Floods of people yesterday swarmed hypermarts seeking to purchase vegetables in case prices rise further after the powerful Typhoon Jangmi seriously undermined vegetable production on the island.

Gourmand burglar arrested in Taichung

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - An elderly man in Taichung got up shortly after 5:00 a.m. Sunday. The 79-year-old pensioner had a chore to do -- cook breakfast for his son, a busy downtown shopowner.

Landslide due to Maokong Gondola

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Residents are complaining that their Chengchi University Flower Garden estate was flooded because of construction of the Maokong Gondola, which led to a flash landslide triggered by Typhoon Jangmi.

Taiwan bullet train sets record for slowest run

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's vaunted High Speed Rail set a slowest record Sunday as Typhoon Jangmi slashed Taiwan.

Two rescued after week in flooded RP mine

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Two miners trapped for a week in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines were rescued alive on Monday after surviving on sips of water from a two-liter bottle and hopes were rising of a third survivor.

Typhoon Jangmi kills two, injures 61

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) lifted the land warning for Typhoon Jangmi yesterday afternoon, while reports of casualties and damages began flowing in: Two were dead, two still missing and 61 others injured in incidents related to the third typhoon of the month.

Taipei, Beijing to work together on cross-strait food safety

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Department of Health (DOH) announced yesterday the government will start establishing a permanent communications channel with Beijing authorities in order to jointly safeguard consumers from tainted food items.

'holiday' losses around NT$593,100: poll

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A typhoon-caused day off could lead to an average loss of NT$593,100 (US$18,420) for a private enterprise, according to the results of a survey released by the 1111 Job Bank yesterday, a day when most of Taiwan's workers were having a day off because of Taiwan Jangmi.

Typhoon Jangmi making practically everyone happy as 'godsend holiday'

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - andquot;It's a godsend holiday.andquot; Almost everybody said so yesterday.

China holds Olympic award ceremony despite scandals

2008-09-30T05:11+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - China honored its Olympic heroes Monday at the start of a week of National Day events, as top leaders rode a wave of patriotism that has surged because of the successful games and the country's first spacewalk and despite a scandal over tainted milk.

Gas Shortage Plagues the Southeast

2008-09-30T05:10+0200

Gas shortage plagues the Southeast; some drivers actually switch to public transit

Single-Minded Unity of Korea, Treasured Sword for Sure Victory

2008-09-30T04:56+0200

Pyongyang, September 29 (KCNA) -- The single-minded unity is the symbol of Juche Korea and true feature of her people. The unity, eternal vital power of the Korean-style socialism, has its root in the boundless affection of President Kim Il Sung and General Secretary Kim Jong Il for the people.

South Africa: Durban community takes on big polluters (Posted 9/29/2008)

2008-09-30T04:55+0200

After years of calling on the owners of South Africa’s oil refineries in Durban to upgrade their facilities and reduce pollution, local residents have decided to take their case to the courts to secure a legal remedy. AB

East African rain linked to Northern climate (Posted 9/29/2008)

2008-09-30T04:55+0200

A scientific study indicates that rainfall in the area of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa’s Rift Valley is highly sensitive to climate changes in the Northern Hemisphere. AB

Floods leave 17 dead, six missing in south China

2008-09-30T04:54+0200

Floods triggered by continuous torrential rain have left 17 people dead and six others missing in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local authorities said Monday. Rainstorms have pounded Guangxi since last Wednesday when Typhoon Hagupit slammed into the neighboring Guangdong Province, affecting the lives of 6.

Weakened Typhoon Jangmi expected to bypass China's coast

2008-09-30T04:54+0200

Typhoon Jangmi, downgraded to strong tropical storm Monday afternoon, is expected to bypass China's coast in the night, but it will still bring strong winds and heavy rains to some areas. Jangmi, which slammed into Taiwan Sunday afternoon, left two people dead and forced the closure of schools,....

South China braces for tropical storm Mekkhala

2008-09-30T04:54+0200

South China's Hainan Province is bracing for tropical storm Mekkhala, which is expected to land in the island on Tuesday or brush its southern coast. Mekkhala, the 16th tropical storm this year, was developed from a tropical low pressure at 8 a.m. Monday on the South China Sea, according to the Hainan Provincial Observatory.

Typhoon Hagupit-triggered flood leaves 1 dead, 300,000 affected in China

2008-09-30T04:54+0200

Continuous torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Hagupit has left one person dead and more than 300,000 others affected in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a county government spokesman said Monday. Torrential rain pounded Fusui County from Wednesday, hurting the livelihoods of 233,000....

Fishing industry hurting in La.

2008-09-30T04:53+0200

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike destroyed not only fishing boats but loading docks, ice factories, processing plants and other crucial ...

Asian markets plummet on Wall Street woes

2008-09-30T04:53+0200

SINGAPORE: Asian markets on Tuesday suffered steep losses as Wall Street reeled from the shock rejection of a US$700-billion bailout package by US lawmakers.

Wildfires force $400M in cuts at Forest Service

2008-09-30T04:53+0200

The cost of fighting summer wildfires in California and the West has forced U.S. Forest Service officials to slash more than ...

Pakistan forces destroy Taliban stronghold on Afghan border

2008-09-30T04:36+0200

FARHAN BOKHARI in Islamabad PAKISTAN: PAKISTANI TROOPS have destroyed a Taliban stronghold on the Afghanistan border and unearthed a network of underground bunkers used for planning and training milit...

Investors see South Africa as too risky

2008-09-30T04:27+0200

About $2.16 billion has flooded out of the country so far this year as foreign investors sell off stocks and continue to shun emerging markets. It was a bit like a mouse trying to calm a herd of frightened elephants.

Volunteers sought for Waipahu cleanup

2008-09-30T04:20+0200

The Storm Water Quality Branch of the City's Department of Environmental Services conducts the fifth Waipahu Make-A-Difference Day/Adopt-A-Stream cleanup Saturday from 8:30-11 a.m

Oil steady above $96 after diving on financial turmoil

2008-09-30T04:09+0200

PERTH, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Oil steadied at just above $96 a barrel on Tuesday, after slumping almost 10 percent in the previous session as fear gripped ...

Daily Winair flights return to Montserrat

2008-09-30T04:07+0200

BRADES, Montserrat: The island of Montserrat ha announced the return of daily flight service on Winward Island Airways (Winair), beginning October 1, 2008. The air carrier will offer much needed airlift service to Montserrat from regional gateways Antigua and St. Maarten.

Cuban nickel industry still not at capacity

2008-09-30T04:07+0200

HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): The Cuban nickel industry is still operating at below capacity more than three weeks after taking a direct hit from Hurricane Ike, according to local media from the nickel region of eastern Holguin province. Capacity was gradually being restored since opening last week.

Will crude oil prices stay above $100 in 2009? - BusinessDay - Fastnews Nigerian Budget News

2008-09-30T03:59+0200

The fall in prices was based on fears about slower global economic growth following the Wall Street meltdown. The story is the same in Nigeria where the cost of imported petrol has also been dropping, suggesting that government’s projection of N700 billion to be spent on subsidy in 2008, may afterall be lower at year end.

Platinum's fall brings South Africa down

2008-09-30T03:39+0200

The nation's economy weathered the subprime crisis well. But it is now feeling secondary effects, and the price of its most important export drops 50%. It was a bit like a mouse trying to calm a herd of frightened elephants.

Single-Minded Unity of Korea, Treasured Sword for Sure Victory

2008-09-30T03:31+0200

Emma Watson hangs out with the 'bad girls' at Paris Fashion Week

2008-09-30T03:28+0200

What would goody two-shoes Hermione say? Emma Watson hangs out with the 'bad girls' at Paris Fashion Week By Chris Johnson Last updated at 1:51 AM on 30th September 2008 As the goody two-shoes of Hogwarts, her alter ego Hermione Granger would probably frown at the mere thought of associating with such troubled company.

China enjoys National Day celebrations

2008-09-30T03:06+0200

China kicked off its National Day celebrations by highlighting its hosting of the Beijing Olympics and the country's first spacewalk.

Breast cancer linked to birth size

2008-09-30T03:05+0200

Women who were big at birth are at greater risk of breast cancer, a new study has found. High birth size could account for 5% of breast cancers in developed countries such as the UK, said scientists. Weight, body length and head circumference were all correlated with breast cancer risk in adulthood.

Bill Jamieson: 'In over 35 years, I cannot recall a day more miserable, its climax more chilling'

2008-09-30T02:59+0200

IN ONE stomach-churning second last night, the United States and the world were brought to a moment of truth on the deepening credit crisis: it's winning, we're not.

More added to Hurricane Ike death toll

2008-09-30T02:40+0200

HOUSTON - Three more bodies were discovered over the weekend in coastal areas of Texas ravaged by Hurricane Ike, increasing the storm's US death toll to 67. The discoveries in Galveston and Orange counties raised the toll in Texas...

NZ firm to microwave forest waste into charcoal

2008-09-30T02:40+0200

A New Zealand company which says it has patented world-first industrial technology to microwave forest waste is planning to offer charcoal to farmers and horticulturists who want to boost the quality of their soils. The technology...

FEATURE-Baobab: new taste for Europe, trade for Africa

2008-09-30T02:28+0200

30 Sep 2008 00:04:26 GMT Source: Reuters By Pascal Fletcher DAKAR, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Its fruit has a tart, zesty taste -- some say like sherbet. It's highly nutritious, and might be imbued with the souls of dead chieftains. If you live ...

Pakistan forces destroy Taliban stronghold on Afghan border

2008-09-30T02:24+0200

PAKISTAN:PAKISTANI TROOPS have destroyed a Taliban stronghold on the Afghanistan border and unearthed a network of underground bunkers used for planning and training militants, a senior Pakistani security official claimed yesterday.

Osborne vows to freeze council tax for two years

2008-09-30T02:24+0200

UK:THE GLOBAL financial crisis hung over the Conservative conference yesterday as George Osborne sought to burnish his credentials as a future chancellor to bring what he called Gordon Brown's "age of irresponsibility" to an end, writes Frank Millerin Birmingham

'Reckless' Palin choice comes under attack - this time from conservatives

2008-09-30T02:24+0200

The economic crisis has caused Republicans to reconsider McCain's choice of running mate, writes James Rainey

CNN Student News Transcript: September 30, 2008

2008-09-30T02:14+0200

AZUZ: The U.S. Navy is keeping a close eye on a situation off that country's coast, where pirates hijacked a cargo ship last Thursday. Now, some experts believe that the lack of a permanent government in Somalia has made the region vulnerable to this kind of criminal activity.

Two villagers killed by falling tree

2008-09-30T02:13+0200

Two villagers were killed in a freak accident when a huge tree fell on them while they were returning home from prayers.

Editorial: Bleak times

2008-09-30T02:10+0200

Editorial: Many will find it rich now to hear Mr Osborne lecture the City on responsibility

John Patterson meets British director Marianna Palka

2008-09-30T02:10+0200

Her debut movie is about a woman who rents erotica at 4pm every day. John Patterson meets Marianna Palka, the young British director who's taking the film world by storm

Army creates suicide prevention board

2008-09-30T01:59+0200

Bill Jamieson: World must act if this day from hell is not to be a warm-up for much worse

2008-09-30T01:59+0200

IN ONE stomach-churning second last night, the United States and the world were brought to a moment of truth on the deepening credit crisis: it's winning, we're not.

CNN Student News: Ten Questions

2008-09-30T01:59+0200

(CNN Student News) September 30, 2008 1. According to the program: What action did the U.S. House of Representatives take yesterday regarding the financial bailout bill? How did this action impact the stock market? 2. Why do you think that the stock market responded in this way? 3.

ALEX BRUMMER: Rate cuts, the only cure to this financial meltdown

2008-09-30T01:50+0200

What ought to have been a hopeful day on the world financial markets - with the rescue of the Bradford & Bingley and the progress of the America's $700billion bail-out scheme - turned into a nightmare.

Jeremy Warner's Outlook: No respite, as the financial storm continues to build

2008-09-30T01:48+0200

There's a famous perversion of the old saying "it's always darkest just before the dawn", sometimes attributed to the former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, which goes: "It is always darkest just before it is completely black".

Obituary: Abdel-Halim Abu Ghazala

2008-09-30T01:39+0200

Abdel-Halim Abu Ghazala, who has died of cancer, aged 78, was Egypt's fiercely anti-communist defence minister from 1981 to 1989. He was once touted as a likely successor to President Hosni Mubarak. Abu Ghazala had become military chief of staff in May 1980, and took the defence ministry portfolio after his predecessor died in a helicopter crash.

Wall Street crisis spreads through Europe's banks

2008-09-30T01:39+0200

Governments of Iceland, Germany and Belgium forced to bail out banks as turmoil widens

John Harris on council housing and the consequences of Right to Buy

2008-09-30T01:39+0200

Far from seeing council estates transformed by their home-owning former tenants, Right to Buy has led to fractured communities, the rise of exploitative landlordism and a severe lack of housing. John Harris reports

Tourism can ride out slowdown

2008-09-30T01:27+0200

Reliance Pacific Bhd expects the tourism industry to be affected by the global slowdown next year but will ride out the storm with cost-cutting and expansion measures, said managing director Tan Sin Chong.

Don’t dump US Treasury bills, Asia urged

2008-09-30T01:27+0200

Asian countries, which currently hold about half of the US$2.7trillion in US Treasury bills, will have to continue to support the world’s biggest economy as a rush to dump US Treasury notes now would lead to a collapse in the global financial system, economists warned.

Palm oil falls more than 8pc

2008-09-30T01:23+0200

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm futures plunged more than 8 per cent on Monday due to losses in crude oil and demand concerns. The benchmark December c

Pride Of Britain: your guide to the real stars of tonight's show

2008-09-30T01:21+0200

Today we reveal the stars of Pride of Britain – and they’re not the famous faces who will be gracing the red carpet at tonight’s ceremony.

Tech feat: Andhra boasts of producing maximum IITians

2008-09-30T01:19+0200

Andhra Pradesh breeds the most number of IITians in the country. At least the JEE organizing committee's report to MHRD proves so.

Labour given boost by financial crisis

2008-09-30T01:16+0200

The Conservative Party's lead over Labour has dropped from 19 to 12 points, according to a ComRes poll for The Independent which provides clear evidence of a "Brown bounce".

The Big Question: Why are Spanish banks in such rude health when ours are ailing?

2008-09-30T01:16+0200

Why are we asking this now? Spain's biggest banking group, Santander, yesterday galloped to the rescue of Bradford and Bingley, the latest British bank to hit the skids, saving it from bankruptcy and probably further economic meltdown. Why is a Spanish bank so keen to expand into Britain? It's part....

Volunteers sought for Waipahu-Pearl Harbor cleanup this Saturday

2008-09-30T01:12+0200

The Storm Water Quality Branch of the City's Department of Environmental Services conducts the fifth Waipahu Make-A-Difference Day/Adopt-A-Stream cleanup Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8:30-11 a.m

PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Sept 30

2008-09-30T01:09+0200

SYDNEY, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Compiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE ...

At-risk lawmakers vote 'no' on $700B bailout

2008-09-30T01:03+0200

WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers who had the most to lose risked the least. Two-thirds of Congress' most vulnerable members _ Republicans and Democrats alike _ voted against the massive economic bailout package, opting to protect their seats on Election Day rather than follow their party leaders off a political cliff.

Gas shortage continues to plague Southeast

2008-09-30T00:58+0200

Across a section of the South, a hurricane-induced gasoline shortage that was expected to last only a few days is dragging into its third week.

How failed US bailout affects South Africa

2008-09-30T00:51+0200

GOLDEN BUOY: Chris Hart says SA could weather the storm Roux Van Zyl CHRIS Hart, chief economist at Investment Solutions, spoke to Business Times before the US House of Representatives voted on the proposed 700-billion bailout plan for that country’s beleaguered financial system yesterday. The bill was narrowly defeated 228.

Gold slips as dollar, US rescue weigh

2008-09-30T00:49+0200

* $4 slump in oil prices is also pressuring gold LONDON: Gold slipped in Europe on Monday as expectations the US government will receive approval for a $700 million bailout of its financial sector curbed safe-haven buying, and the dollar strengthened.

Oil prices slide $10 a barrel

2008-09-30T00:43+0200

Oil prices plunged over $10 a barrel Monday as a U.S. financial bailout plan failed to win legislative approval, increasing fears that a prolonged economic downturn that could sharply curtail energy demand.

Government takes control of Glitnir, Iceland's third-largest bank

2008-09-30T00:34+0200

The hurricane in the world financial markets hit Iceland yesterday, forcing its Government to take control of Glitnir as depositors fled the country's third-largest bank, while a leading Icelandic investment group sought protection from its creditors.

Gas shortage plagues the Southeast

2008-09-30T00:32+0200

Analysis: Trouble in Middle East forecast

2008-09-30T00:25+0200

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Chances are the situation in the Middle East is going to get much worse before it gets any better. With the Bush administration, now in its final days in office, kept busy by the financial crisis that risked plunging Western economies into the business equivalent of the....

ALEX BRUMMER: Rate cuts, the only cure to this financial meltdown

2008-09-30T00:13+0200

Hurricane Kyle hits Canada

2008-09-30T00:12+0200

Published Date: September 30, 2008 HALIFAX: Hurricane Kyle made landfall in easternmost Canada late Sunday before being downgraded to a tropical storm as it headed inland, said the Canadian Hurricane Service. At about 9:00 pm local time (0000 GMT) the category one storm on the five level....

SGN Founder’s Rambling, Jetlagged, Semi-Lucid and Beautiful Post On Entrepreneurism

2008-09-30T00:06+0200

SGN founder Shervin Pishevar , jetlagged and sleep deprived on a "secret mision" trip to Eastern Europe, wrote a long and partially lucid email to friends last night. I reprint it here because it captures much of the entrepreneurial spirit that drives so many of the men and women who we write about.

Anxious times as George sticks the pins in

2008-09-30T00:06+0200

George Osborne makes a magnificent Mr Angry. He didn't shout or swear yesterday. Instead he stood there, stock still, coldly furious, eyes glowering, blood boiling. You get the feeling that he prepared for his speech by sticking pins into a specially made Gordon Brown voodoo doll. How he loves to hate the man, and it shows.

Citizens Urged to Grow Trees as Buffer Against Storms

2008-09-29T23:59+0200

Conservator of Forests, Marilyn Headley, has pointed out that most land slippage as a result of Tropical Storm Gustav, occurred in deforested areas. "There was little damage to trees," she said in an interview with JIS News. "There was mainly land slippage and damage to infrastructure, and areas....

Jamaica's Water Among the Best Quality in the World

2008-09-29T23:59+0200

Managing Director of the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Basil Fernandez, has expressed the view that Jamaica's water quality is among the best in the world. "You have to remember that our water is not tainted by some of the pharmaceuticals and chemicals found in the water in some countries," he told JIS News.

Weekly gasoline price falls 9 cents

2008-09-29T23:50+0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The average U.S. retail price for gasoline continued to fall in the latest week, the federal Energy Information Administration said on Monday.

Anxious times as George sticks the pins in

2008-09-29T23:48+0200

Colonial Pipeline Returns to Pre-Hurricane Delivery Rates

2008-09-29T23:38+0200

Colonial Pipeline today achieved the same flow-rates for gasoline deliveries as the pipeline managed before Hurricanes Gustav and Ike hit the Gulf Coast ...

Helix Will Not Attend Two Industry Conferences

2008-09-29T23:38+0200

Helix Energy Solutions (NYSE:HLX) updated its previous report by announcing that it will not attend the following previously announced conferences: The ...

China marks first spacewalk on its National Day

2008-09-29T23:33+0200

BEIJING - China kicked off its National Day celebrations by highlighting its hosting of the Beijing Olympics and the country's first spacewalk, two hard-won successes in a tumultuous year marked by na...

New regulations clarify Builders Law

2008-09-29T23:17+0200

The construction boom following Hurricane Ivan unleashed large numbers of new contractors into the construction industry in the Cayman Islands.

Banana farmers lose jobs

2008-09-29T23:17+0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - More than 200 workers at one of Jamaica's largest banana farms will lose their jobs as the island restructures its battered banana industry, a union official said Saturday.

:Bailout Plan Only Beginning of Economic Storm

2008-09-29T23:12+0200

THE pattern of US government intervention in its financial markets in a bid to save big-name private institutions from collapse has placed the world’s freest economy in a quandary. Over the past few months, Washington helped bankroll the takeover, if not actually assumed the ownership of some of the....

Rams replace Linehan with fiery Haslett

2008-09-29T22:57+0200

The winless St. Louis Rams fired coach Scott Linehan on Monday, the morning after a fourth straight lopsided loss to start the season.

Hurricane Kyle provided training opportunity in Maine

2008-09-29T22:51+0200

Hurricane Kyle turned out to be a phantom storm that caused little damage in eastern Maine. But the storm preparation provided ...

U.S. weekly gasoline price falls 9 cents - gov't

2008-09-29T22:50+0200

29 Sep 2008 20:40:08 GMT Source: Reuters By Ayesha Rascoe WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - The average U.S. retail price for gasoline continued to fall in the latest week, the federal Energy Information Administration said on Monday. The ...

Key West Celebrity S.L.A.M. Tournament rescheduled for Oct. 17-19

2008-09-29T22:46+0200

The 2008 Mercury Outboards' Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters (S.L.A.M.) tournament has been rescheduled for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 17-19. Anglers are to fish for tarpon, permit and bonefish during the popular tournament, originally scheduled Sept. 5-7 but postponed when Hurricane Ike brushed past the Florida Keys.

FM Yeo urges international agencies, regional groupings cooperation

2008-09-29T22:45+0200

NEW YORK: Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo said the United Nations and other international institutions could improve their effectiveness by partnering with regional institutions.

China marks first spacewalk on its National Day

2008-09-29T22:35+0200

US DoD, Lockheed Martin seek to counter F-35 critics

2008-09-29T22:18+0200

The US-led F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter programme is coming under intense scrutiny at a time when partner nations are making critical decisions about buying the aircraft. Published reports that Russian-built Sukhoi fighters defeated the F-35 in computer-simulated dogfights in August are....

Reliant Energy Lowers Financial Outlook, Acts to Strengthen Financial Position

2008-09-29T22:07+0200

Reliant Energy today announced it is revising its 2008 outlook downward to reflect the financial impact of Hurricane Ike and lower commodity prices in ...

12 bodies found next to Mexican school

2008-09-29T21:57+0200

Tijuana police said 12 bodies have been found in an empty lot next to an elementary school.

Biggest-ever field on view

2008-09-29T21:45+0200

The 10th edition of the annual Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya, will flag off from Shimla on October 2. With around 150 teams, the biggest field so far, in the fray, the event will culminate on October 9 in Leh, reports Sahil Sharma.

Turismo cubano busca crecimiento, dice autoridad

2008-09-29T21:36+0200

LA HABANA (PL) - El turismo cubano muestra en este año condiciones para lograr un récord histórico de visitantes extranjeros, señaló hoy un reporte del Ministerio del Turismo (MINTUR).

Fearful consumers stop spending in August

2008-09-29T21:31+0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumers facing rising unemployment kept their spending unchanged in August even though incomes rose, according to a government report Monday that showed optimism about the eco...

AP NewsAlert

2008-09-29T21:29+0200

"Disposable Heroes" Nearly 1,000 veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder were enrolled in a study to test different methods of ending smoking, with 143 using the controversial anti-smoking drug Chantix. Twenty-one veterans reported adverse effects from the drug, including one who suffered....

Shares plummet as US Congress rejects $700bn bail-out plan

2008-09-29T21:28+0200

House of Representatives votes against plan spreading ripples of shock through the global financial markets

N.B. power crews come to aid of Nova Scotia after Kyle blows through

2008-09-29T21:19+0200

Hurricane Kyle left its wet, windy mark on Nova Scotia Sunday night, even as the worst of it was over by Monday morning.

Nokia Changes Course on Mobile Apps

2008-09-29T21:15+0200

Company will not pick fights with the likes of IBM, Microsoft, and Cisco, instead handset leader will use partnerships with IT firms to attract business customers.

Read an Excerpt: 'Mother Warriors'

2008-09-29T21:14+0200

Chapter 27 Gina Tembenis: Mother Warrior to son Elias Stan Kurtz had called me in tears one day to tell me about a family he knew of who had gone through hell. When he told me their story I couldn't believe it. I was with Jim at the time and I had to run away while Stan retold me their heart-wrenching story.

Global airline industry hit by financial turmoil in US, Europe

2008-09-29T21:14+0200

SINGAPORE: Airlines worldwide are facing the toughest business conditions ever - with more carriers folding in recent months than in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in 2001 or SARS outbreak in 2003, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Haïti-Education: la JCI Haïti lance son projet d’assistance scolaire

2008-09-29T21:06+0200

PORT AU PRINCE (HPN) - Le bureau national de la Jeune chambre international a procédé, au cours du week-end écoulé, au lancement de son projet d’assistance scolaire élaboré à la suite du passage successif dans le pays des ouragans Fay, Gustav, Hanna et Ike

Autoridades cubanas actuarán enérgicamente contra ilegalidades

2008-09-29T21:06+0200

LA HABANA (PL) - Las autoridades cubanas continuarán actuando con energía, ajustados a lo establecido en la ley, y los Tribunales aplicarán con el máximo rigor el Código Penal vigente hoy en el país a quienes delincan en las circunstancias especiales actuales.

Scene and heard: New Orleans Bounce and 'sissy rap'

2008-09-29T20:56+0200

John McDonnell: Bounce is minimalist hip-hop that was born in New Orleans clubs and block parties. Its cross-dressing progeny, sissy rap, is something quite extraordinary...

Credit cards to 'implode:' analyst

2008-09-29T20:56+0200

A hurricane of bad credit card debt will start crashing ashore in the United States in the first quarter of next year, even as the mortgage crisis continues, analysts at New York research firm Innovest Strategic Value Advisors warned Monday. “A combination of a 10-year steady drip of deteriorating personal finances and a tidal wave .

Oil slides $10 a barrel

2008-09-29T20:56+0200

“The market is clearly questioning whether the bailout will be enough to prevent a stronger economic downturn,” one analyst says

Scotiabank Commodity Index plunges 8.9%

2008-09-29T20:56+0200

The U.S. financial crisis and swings in the U.S. dollar have pounded the resource sector, sending the Scotiabank Commodity Index plunging 8.9 per cent in August. After seven consecutive highs, the drop was the largest one-month decline since April, 2003, when the “war premium” in oil prices eased, and U.

Choice Hotels Lends Support to Recent Hurricane Victims

2008-09-29T20:37+0200

SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - As the recovery efforts continue throughout areas of the Gulf Coast following the recent hurricanes, ...

Cuba in Recovery, against Crime

2008-09-29T20:36+0200

HAVANA (PL) - Authorities in post-hurricane Cuba will continue acting energetically in accordance with the law, and courts will apply with the utmost severity the current Penal Code against those who commit any misdeed under the current special circumstances

Vietnamese companies help Cuban hurricane victims

2008-09-29T20:35+0200

29/09/2008 08:54 PM Rice and commodities worth 120,000 USD were donated to the Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 29 to help Cuban victims of hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

N.B. sends help to restore power in N.S. knocked out by Kyle

2008-09-29T20:31+0200

Tropical storm Kyle didn't pack much of a punch when it blew into New Brunswick early Monday.

China marks Olympics, spacewalk for National Day

2008-09-29T20:29+0200

China kicked off its National Day celebrations Monday by highlighting its hosting of the Beijing Olympics and the country's first spacewalk, two hard-won successes in a tumultuous year marked by natural disasters, ethnic unrest and another food safety scandal.

CIOs not taking a shine to Chrome

2008-09-29T20:27+0200

It may be too soon for businesses to switch from Internet Explorer, but execs hope Google's browser could spur Microsoft to up its game.

Oil slides $10 a barrel on weak demand outlook

2008-09-29T20:24+0200

Oil prices have fallen more than $10 a barrel as worries that a U.S. bailout plan won’t win legislative approval increase fears of a prolonged economic downturn.

3 Itogon miners rescued

2008-09-29T20:15+0200

ITOGON, Benguet -- Rescuers pulled three miners out of a flooded tunnel in Northern Luzon Monday after they were trapped for a week, but 10 others were still missing, officials said. Just as hopes began to fade, rescue groups recovered Monday Ngitit Pagulayan, Jose Panio Jr.

Viewpoint: How to help Haiti

2008-09-29T20:12+0200

The two hurricanes and two tropical storms that hit Haiti within the space of a month left several hundred people dead and hundreds of thousands homeless, and damaged the already fragile economy. Sarah Wilson of the Christian Aid development organisation has been in Haiti to assess the emergency response to the devastation.

Israelis Observe Rosh Hashanah Under Tight Security

2008-09-29T19:54+0200

Fearing terrorist attacks at beginning of Jewish New Year, Israel seals off West Bank and Gaza Strip, barring Palestinians from entering the country

Three hurt in nightclub shooting

2008-09-29T19:49+0200

Three people are hurt when at least 40 gunshots are fired outside a nightclub in the Black Country.

Waterspout spotted

2008-09-29T19:47+0200

The sudden change in temperatures on the Maltese Islands is leaving its mark on the summer season which has pushed the temperatures down. The weather reports are not getting it right and the anticipated thunder storms have failed to reach the island. Yet this time of the year some spectacular scenes start appearing.

Posted on Mon, Sep. 29, 2008

2008-09-29T19:41+0200

The mood was grim in the Buenos Aires offices of Lehman Brothers after the venerable Wall Street firm filed for bankruptcy. Jobs were on the line. But then came word that the Argentine operation would be part of Barclays PLC's acquisition of some Lehman Brothers divisions.

Posted on Mon, Sep. 29, 2008

2008-09-29T19:41+0200

A week after back-to-back storms island-hopped through the Caribbean with varying degrees of severity, a tourism ad ran prominently in the main section of a major U.S. daily newspaper. A black-and-white photo showed a pair of well-sculpted lovers reclining on a sandy beach, placid surf at their toes.

Funds Needed For Storm-Ravaged Haiti

2008-09-29T19:41+0200

Port-au-Prince, Haiti The World Food Program only has resources to help flood victims in Haiti through November and needs more money for the Caribbean country hit by four storms, the director of the UN agency said. While the WFP has the know-how to deal with the kind of disasters that have hit....

Horse Racing

2008-09-29T19:41+0200

Belmont results Sunday, September 28. Track: Slow. 1st—$25,000, cl, 7f, T—1:24.65. 8 Rogue Agent, Velazquez. 8.60 4.20 3.10 2 Trippi Appeal, Morales........... 3.00 2.30 3 Come On Chas, Santiago................ 2.90 Scratched—Sal the Pal, Best Big Band. EXACTA (8-2) paid $24.80. SUPERFECTA (8-2-3-1) paid $429.

Top footballers go for culinary goals with healthy eating book

2008-09-29T19:26+0200

European football stars provide healthy recipes for a picture book aimed at tackling childhood obesity.

Oil dives below $100 on slowdown fears

2008-09-29T19:24+0200

“The market is clearly questioning whether the bailout will be enough to prevent a stronger economic downturn,” one analyst says

Myanmar Urges End to ´Unfair And Immoral´ Sanction

2008-09-29T19:01+0200

The U.N. Security Council has urged Myanmar to release all political prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi.

Oil sinks below $100 on weak demand, dollar gain

2008-09-29T18:55+0200

NEW YORK — Oil prices tumbled more than $8 a barrel today, dropping below the $100 level as traders bet that global demand for petroleum products will keep falling despite a planned $700 billion U.S. financial bailout.

Barack accuses rival McCain of ineptitude

2008-09-29T18:52+0200

DETROIT: White House hopeful Barack Obama was to take his campaign to the American West on Monday after accusing his Republican ...

ANALYSIS-Global crisis dims, but won't snuff Ghana prospects - Reuters Nigeria - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-09-29T18:50+0200

By Alistair Thomson DAKAR, Sept 29 (Reuters) - A strong economy and the promise of its new oil sector should keep Ghana's growth ambitions on track despite the crisis in developed markets which has trimmed the country's credit-raising plans as it heads into elections.

Mandelaâ€™s Legacy of Hope - Times of Nigeria - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-09-29T18:50+0200

By Fred Igbeare From the sidelines, he projects a shadow of restraint over the potential excesses of his political successors. When Thabo Mbeki tried to eliminate key rivals accused of a ‘coup’ plot, Mandela stepped up to defend them. Mandela is reported to have said then that he held the accused men in “high esteem”.

Myanmar urges end to "unfair and immoral" sanctions

2008-09-29T18:48+0200

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Myanmar could be the rice bowl of the region and help alleviate a food and energy crisis if "unfair and immoral" sanctions were lifted, Myanmar's foreign minister told the U.N. General Assembly on Monday.

Myanmar urges end to "unfair and immoral" sanctions

2008-09-29T18:46+0200

29 Sep 2008 16:29:04 GMT Source: Reuters By Claudia Parsons UNITED NATIONS, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Myanmar could be the rice bowl of the region and help alleviate a food and energy crisis if "unfair and immoral" sanctions were ...

This Day in Naval History - Sept. 29

2008-09-29T18:41+0200

From the Navy News Service1944 - USS Narwhal (SS 167) evacuates 81 Allied prisoners of war that survived the sinking of Japanese Shinyo Maru from Sindangan Bay, Mindanao.1946 -Lockheed P2V Neptune, Truculent Turtle, leaves Perth, Australia, on a long-distance non-stop, non-refueling flight that ends October 1.

Floods kill at least 17 in southern China

2008-09-29T18:41+0200

Floods triggered by torrential rain have killed 17 people and six others are missing in southern China, Xinhua news agency reported today.

Gustav Reveals Gap in Marine Industry Preparations

2008-09-29T18:41+0200

According to the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association, the Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers and inland barge industry have collaborated extensively since the 2005 hurricane season to better prepare for and respond to hurricane events along the Gulf Coast. Specifically, the collaboration produced.

NAVSEA Continues Hurricane Ike Relief Efforts

2008-09-29T18:41+0200

By Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Corporate CommunicationsSupervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), a directorate of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in Washington D.C. cleared the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) near Galveston, Texas, for marine vessel traffic Sept. 25.The...

Bad credit card debt will hit early 2009

2008-09-29T18:36+0200

2 trapped Filipino miners rescued after one week

2008-09-29T18:26+0200

Two gold miners were rescued Monday after being trapped for a week in a flooded underground tunnel in the mountainous northern Philippines, raising hopes that 12 other missing miners are also still alive, officials said.

Fallout for Dutch-Belgian Bank: With Bailout, Fortis Is Back Where it Started

2008-09-29T18:26+0200

With the forced sale of its Netherlands activities of ABN Amro, Dutch-Belgian banking and insurance company Fortis will be back were it started. In a little over a year, Fortis has changed from a prestigious financial institution to a pariah in the banking world.

Fearful consumers stop spending in August

2008-09-29T18:18+0200

Subtropical Storm Laura forms in Atlantic

2008-09-29T18:17+0200

The National Hurricane Center says Subtropical Storm Laura has formed in the north central Atlantic Ocean. The storm is centered about 1,015 miles west of Faial island in the Azores and moving west-northwest near 8 mph early Monday. Laura's maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph.

eBayed VPN kit hands over access to council network

2008-09-29T18:09+0200

An item of networking kit bought from eBay for just 99p ($2) gave privileged access to an internal network at an English county council. The security risks posed by unwiped computer discs - which are often offered for sale on auctions sites and even sometimes obtainable through council rubbish dumps....

2008 State of the Nation address Senator Aundre Franklin Parlianmentary Secretary Ministry of Health

2008-09-29T18:05+0200

KINGSTON (JIS) - Mr. President: I am honoured to make my first contribution to the State of the Nation Debate. Let me take this opportunity to thank the Hon. PM for the confidence that he has demonstrated in appointing me to the Senate as well as to the Ministry of Health

Subtropical Storm Laura forms in Atlantic

2008-09-29T18:01+0200

Gustav Reveals Gap in Marine Industry Preparations

2008-09-29T17:56+0200

9/29/2008 10:27:21 AM According to the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association, the Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers and inland barge industry have collaborated extensively since the 2005 hurricane season to better prepare for and respond to hurricane events along the...

NAVSEA Continues Hurricane Ike Relief Efforts

2008-09-29T17:56+0200

9/29/2008 10:18:54 AM By Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Corporate Communications Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), a directorate of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in Washington D.C. cleared the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) near Galveston,...

This Day in Naval History - Sept. 29

2008-09-29T17:56+0200

9/29/2008 10:23:05 AM From the Navy News Service 1944 - USS Narwhal (SS 167) evacuates 81 Allied prisoners of war that survived the sinking of Japanese Shinyo Maru from Sindangan Bay, Mindanao. 1946 -Lockheed P2V Neptune, Truculent Turtle, leaves Perth,...

Murdoch declares war in the last great battle of the barons

2008-09-29T17:45+0200

The Wall Street Journal and New York Times are locking horns in the old press tradition. But the fight is looking increasingly irrelevant as their readership deserts them for the internet. By Paul Harris

Cocoa Farmers to Benefit from Price Increase

2008-09-29T17:43+0200

The Cocoa Industry Board will be increasing the price it pays to cocoa farmers in October. Making this disclosure at a Cocoa Agents meeting at the Richmond Cocoa Fermentary in St. Mary on September 23, Secretary/Manager of the Cocoa Industry Board, Naburn Nelson, said the increase would become....

Barack accuses rival McCain of ineptitude

2008-09-29T17:42+0200

DETROIT: White House hopeful Barack Obama was to take his campaign to the American West on Monday after accusing his Republican rival John McCain of “Katrina-like” bungling over the US financial crisis. The Democratic nominee was to meet with voters in Colorado and Nevada in a bid to make inroads....

Typhoon Hagupit-triggered flood leaves 1 dead, 300,000 affected in China

2008-09-29T17:42+0200

Sangbags are put on a temporary flood dyke in Fusui County, Chongzuo City, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 29, 2008. Continuous torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Hagupit pounded Fusui County from Sept. 24, hurting the livelihoods of 233,000 people and causing an evacuation of 68,900 others.

McCain camp claims credit over bailout changes

2008-09-29T17:40+0200

John McCain's presidential campaign claimed credit as Congress readied Monday to vote on an emergency economic package, but Democrats said the Republican's last-ditch intervention had been no help. Mitt Romney, McCain's erstwhile rival for the Republican nomination, said the deal on a Wall Street....

Obama heads West after accusing McCain

2008-09-29T17:40+0200

White House hopeful Barack Obama took his campaign to the American West Monday after accusing his Republican rival John McCain of "Katrina-like" bungling over the US financial crisis. The Democratic nominee was to meet with voters in Colorado and Nevada aiming to make inroads into the onetime Republican power base.

Sep29 Appeal made to assist Cuba

2008-09-29T17:37+0200

Citizens and residents of St. Kitts/Nevis will have the opportunity to assist the people of Cuba in the recovery process from damage and suffering caused by the passage of recent hurricanes. The island of Cuba was hit by two Category 3 storms, Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, which left significant damage....

FMG Acquisition Corp. Announces Shareholder Approval for Merger with United Insurance Holdings L.C.

2008-09-29T17:36+0200

FMG Acquisition Corp. (OTCBB: FMGQ; FMGQW; FMGQU) (FMGâ€ or the Companyâ€ ) today announced that its stockholders have approved the merger with United ...

Treacherous typhoon heads for China

2008-09-29T17:35+0200

A powerful typhoon that battered Taiwan is heading towards the eastern Chinese coast forcing more than 200,000 people to evacuate.

Rare hurricane hits Canada

2008-09-29T17:28+0200

Hurricane Kyle has weakened to a post-tropical storm as it swept across the Canadian Maritimes, with high winds and heavy rains.

Kyle spreads rain, wind in Maine on way to Canada

2008-09-29T17:25+0200

MACHIAS, Maine (AP) -- It threatened to be the first hurricane in 17 years to make landfall in Maine. Instead, Kyle delivered little more than a glancing blow equivalent to that of a classic nor'easte...

NAVSEA Continues Hurricane Ike Relief Efforts

2008-09-29T17:20+0200

By Naval Sea Systems Command Office of Corporate Communications Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), a directorate of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in Washington D.

This Day in Naval History - Sept. 29

2008-09-29T17:20+0200

From the Navy News Service 1944 - USS Narwhal (SS 167) evacuates 81 Allied prisoners of war that survived the sinking of Japanese Shinyo Maru from Sindangan Bay, Mindanao.

Gustav Reveals Gap in Marine Industry Preparations

2008-09-29T17:20+0200

According to the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association, the Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers and inland barge industry have collaborated extensively since the

Hawaii works to diversify crops

2008-09-29T17:18+0200

Roy Oyama has grown just about every vegetable possible in his five decades as a farmer on Kauai.

Baseball: New York Yankees play their final game at Yankee Stadium

2008-09-29T17:13+0200

After 85 years the historic Yankee Stadium has closed its doors for the final time

Cadbury the latest global firm caught up in China milk scandal

2008-09-29T17:10+0200

British chocolate maker Cadbury said Monday that tests have "cast doubt" on the safety of its Chinese-made products and ordered a recall, the latest foreign company affected by China's tainted milk scandal.

Weakened Kyle hits Canada

2008-09-29T17:07+0200

Hurricane Kyle weakened to a post-tropical storm as it swept across eastern Canada, but high winds and heavy rains continued to buffet Nova Scotia and New Brunswick early Monday.

UWI and TTPost launch 60th Anniversary Stamp Issue

2008-09-29T17:05+0200

PORT OF SPAIN - The UWI and the TTPost will launch a commemorative stamp collection entitled “Celebrating Six Decades” at the Office of the Campus Principal, UWI St Augustine

VIDEO: Car Bomb Near Syrian Security Base Kills 17

2008-09-29T16:56+0200

The car was rigged with some 200 kgs (440 pounds) of explosives, the television said.

Taiwan cleans up after devastating typhoon

2008-09-29T16:54+0200

Typhoon Jangmi was downgraded to a tropical storm Monday as it headed toward eastern China after lashing Taiwan with torrential rains and powerful winds that killed two people and injured more than 30.

Bailouts drive down stocks globally

2008-09-29T16:46+0200

U.S. stocks followed European and Asian stocks sharply lower on Monday, even as U.S. lawmakers hammered out an agreement on the government bailout plan and three European banks were rescued.

Kyle delivers glancing blow to Maine and eastern Canada

2008-09-29T16:46+0200

It threatened to be the first hurricane in 17 years to make landfall in Maine. Instead, Kyle delivered little more than a glancing ...

Syria: Suicide Attack Behind Weekend Bomb

2008-09-29T16:44+0200

The official news agency SANA and state television said preliminary findings show that the GMC Suburban used in Saturday's bombing had crossed into Syria from a neighboring Arab country the previous day. The reports did not name the neighboring country, but Syria has borders with three Arab nations....

2008 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS SENATOR AUNDRE FRANKLIN PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY MINISTRY OF HEALTH

2008-09-29T16:41+0200

Mr. President: I am honoured to make my first contribution to the State of the Nation Debate. Let me take this opportunity to thank the Hon. Prime Minister for the confidence that he has demonstrated in appointing me to the Senate as well as to the Ministry of Health, in the capacity of Parliamentary Secretary.

VIETNAM: Typhoon Hagupit unleashes floods, killing 41

2008-09-29T16:41+0200

29 Sep 2008 14:21:02 GMT Source: IRIN The latest typhoon to hit the region missed Vietnam yet the heavy rains it unleashed triggered floods and landslides, leaving at least 41 people dead and dozens injured, government officials said on 29 September.

Face of Defense: Airman's Experience Aids Hurricane Response

2008-09-29T16:41+0200

A joint tactical air controller with the Louisiana Air National Guard who lost everything when Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005 helped his home state respond to Hurricane Ike.

Thundershowers in North, South TT

2008-09-29T16:39+0200

STRONG winds which accompanied heavy rainfall in several parts of the country, is being blamed for the roof of a house in Central Trinidad being ripped off yesterday. Motorists called Newsday to report that parts of the Churchill Roosevelt and Beetham Highways were under water following the showers.

VIETNAM: Typhoon Hagupit unleashes floods, killing 41

2008-09-29T16:38+0200

HANOI, 29 September 2008 (IRIN) - The latest typhoon to hit the region missed Vietnam yet the heavy rains it unleashed triggered floods and landslides, leaving at least 41 people dead and dozens injured, government officials said on 29 September.

More than a financial crisis

2008-09-29T16:37+0200

Something akin to a "perfect storm" is in progress, exposing regulatory and policy shortcoming across a variety of fronts, writes European Parliament member and former Romanian Finance Minister Daniel Daianu.

Two survivors rescued from sunken ship off Bulgarian coast

2008-09-29T16:37+0200

SOFIA, Bulgaria -- A Belgian yacht rescued two Ukrainian sailors from a freighter that sank in Bulgarian waters off the Black Sea coast on Sunday (Se...

Ask the expert: Mark Mobius on emerging markets

2008-09-29T16:34+0200

Emerging oppurtunities Published: September 24 2008 11:59 | Last updated: September 29 2008 15:00 The financial storm of the past year has cast doubt on a number of theories concerning the soaring success of emerging markets. You have viewed your allowance of free articles. If you wish to view more, click the button below.

Europe to be hit hard by climate change

2008-09-29T16:32+0200

AFP Paris - Climate change will amplify the risk of flooding in northwestern Europe, water scarcity and forest fires on the northern Mediterranean rim and bring milder winters to Scandinavia, the European Environment Agency (EAA) said. Higher temperatures will also extend the. . . .

US Congress debates Wall Street bailout

2008-09-29T16:32+0200

AFP Washington - US lawmakers debated a 700-billion-dollar bailout plan for struggling Wall Street banks as US President George W. Bush appealed to Congress to quickly approve the deal to free up frozen credit markets. "I fully understand that this will be a difficult vote," Bush. . . .

Nargis-hit rice fields replanted

2008-09-29T16:30+0200

YANGON - NEARLY all the rice fields in Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta that were devastated by Cyclone Nargis in May have been replanted, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said on Monday. At a ceremony at the Singapore embassy in Yangon to hand over 38,000 bags of fertilizer, FAO resident....

Asian markets fall on bailout doubts

2008-09-29T16:23+0200

TOKYO - Asian stock markets fell Monday amid investors skepticism that the deal reached in Washington over a $700 billion bank bailout would quickly resolve the bad debt crisis.

Manulife's Wachovia exposure at $600-million

2008-09-29T16:17+0200

Insurer in excellent position to weather financial storm ‘no matter what happens,' D'Alessandro says

Wall Street and the Ghost of J.P. Morgan

2008-09-29T16:14+0200

Bush says bailout deal will help, but it's not over till Congress votes

2008-09-29T16:14+0200

The controversial financial bailout package in the United States survived its first vote on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday.

Empire drop the ball

2008-09-29T16:05+0200

BRIDGETOWN - ICBL Empire, one of the most decorated clubs in the island, crashed to defeat against Caribbean Lumber YMPC yesterday and failed to secure a quarter-final place in the inaugural Sagicor General Twenty20 competition.

Vietnamese companies help Cuban hurricane victims

2008-09-29T16:02+0200

29/09/2008 08:54 PM Rice and commodities worth 120,000 USD were donated to the Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 29 to help Cuban victims of hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

Storm kills one, floods hundreds of homes

2008-09-29T15:48+0200

A woman who lived in Xay district, Oudomxay province, was killed when Typhoon Hagupit moved inland from Vietnam and struck northern provinces of Laos last Friday night. More

Tories 'will make a difference'

2008-09-29T15:47+0200

Shadow Chancellor George Osborne warned that the "Brown boom has ended in bust" as he insisted the Tories were up to running the British economy.

Military Denies Issuing Fresh Order Against Militants - Times of Nigeria - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-09-29T15:47+0200

The Nigerian military has denied the report that it has issued fresh orders to the troops deployed to the restive oil-producing Niger Delta on how to deal with the militants in the region. In a statement issued in the capital city of Abuja, the Defence Headquarters described the report, carried by a section of the press on Sunday, as 'fabricated'.

Tories 'will make a difference'

2008-09-29T15:30+0200

Shadow Chancellor George Osborne warned that the "Brown boom has ended in bust" as he insisted the Tories were up to running the British economy.

Laxman sacked as Deccan Chargers captain

2008-09-29T15:20+0200

Deccan Chargers on Monday appointed former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist as their team captain, replacing VVS Laxman with immediate effect.

A rare hurricane spins past Maine and hits Canada

2008-09-29T15:19+0200

Two rescued after a week in flooded mine

2008-09-29T15:19+0200

Manila - Two miners trapped for a week in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines were brought out alive on Monday, officials said. At least 18 people were trapped in the gold mine in the p...

Singapore donates 38,000 bags of fertiliser to Myanmar farmers

2008-09-29T15:10+0200

SINGAPORE: Singapore has donated over 38,000 bags of fertiliser to Myanmar, to help farmers affected by Cyclone Nargis.

George Osborne speech: Tories promise to freeze council tax for two years

2008-09-29T15:08+0200

Shadow chancellor delights Tory conference with surprise promise, as he attacks Gordon Brown's economic record and delivers warning to City bankers

S'pore donates fertilisers

2008-09-29T14:55+0200

38,080 bags of fertiliser donated to Myanmar to help the nation recover from Cyclone Nargis. -AFP

N.B. not as hard hit as predicted by Kyle; southwestern N.S. takes brunt

2008-09-29T14:55+0200

Tropical storm Kyle didn't pack much of a punch when it blew into New Brunswick early Monday.

Two Rescued After Week in Flooded Philippine Mine

2008-09-29T14:53+0200

Navy divers rescued the two men, who were rushed to hospital. A bottle of water meant for several hours of work saved their lives.

Yeltsin Destroyed Parliamentary Democracy In Russia

2008-09-29T14:48+0200

Fifteen years ago, the Russian legislative and executive branches were locked in a fierce standoff. When President Boris Yeltsin ordered tanks to fire on the parliament building, Ruslan Khasbulatov says he began the process that killed parliamentary democracy in Russia.

Kyle fizzles over Fundy

2008-09-29T14:42+0200

Hurricane weakens as it reaches Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, sparring the Maritimes to damage many had feared

Fears of turmoil in an increasingly divided Bolivia

2008-09-29T14:41+0200

The dominant question confronting Bolivia today is whether President Evo Morales can redress the indigenous majority's historical grievances without causing national chaos.

Power crews out after Kyle blows through

2008-09-29T14:40+0200

Hurricane Kyle downed power lines in Nova Scotia and littered debris as it brushed past the southwest coast Sunday.

Crisis slams European banks, stocks as world awaits US vote

2008-09-29T14:40+0200

NEW YORK (AFP) - US lawmakers agreed a 700-billion-dollar bailout of financial groups, but the financial hurricane slammed into European banks and global markets Monday amid doubts over whether the deal would get through Congress.

George Osborne's speech in full

2008-09-29T14:37+0200

Full text of the shadow chancellor's speech to the Tory conference in Birmingham

Osborne warns of 'Brown bust'

2008-09-29T14:37+0200

Shadow Chancellor George Osborne has warned that the "Brown boom has ended in bust".

Typhoon Jangmi lashes Taiwan

2008-09-29T14:35+0200

Typhoon Jangmi has lashed Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds as it moved offshore, leaving two dead and forcing the closure of schools, offices and financial markets.

Hurricane Kyle spreads rain, wind

2008-09-29T14:19+0200

Fishermen moved boats to shelter from a rare burst of tropical weather along Maine's rugged eastern coast Sunday as a weakening Hurricane Kyle spun past on its way to Canada.

Financial package will keep crisis from spreading: Bush

2008-09-29T14:09+0200

President George W. Bush says he's confident new legislation for the U.S. financial industry's bailout package will help stabilize the ailing economy.

Tories 'will make a difference'

2008-09-29T14:08+0200

Shadow Chancellor George Osborne warned that the "Brown boom has ended in bust" as he insisted the Tories were up to running the British economy.

Europe warms fast: Med drier, north ever wetter

2008-09-29T14:07+0200

29 Sep 2008 11:31:09 GMT Source: Reuters (Corrects euro/dollar currency conversion, para 16) By Alister Doyle, Environment Correspondent OSLO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Europe is warming faster than the world average and governments need to ...

AP NewsAlert

2008-09-29T14:06+0200

President Bush says he's confident new rescue bill will help stabilize ailing economy.

Conservative conference: Tories promise to freeze council tax for two years

2008-09-29T14:05+0200

A Conservative government would freeze council tax for its first two years in office, George Osborne said today. The shadow chancellor made the dramatic announcement in his keynote speech to the party conference, in which he also delivered a tough message to the City about its need to take responsibility for the financial crisis.

Financial package will stabilize economy: Bush

2008-09-29T14:01+0200

President George W. Bush says he's confident new legislation for the U.S. financial industry's bailout package will help stabilize the ailing economy.

Earth survived climate change in past

2008-09-29T13:47+0200

During this time, the earth was alternately subjected to the most severe ice age conditions it ever witnessed (with ice present even around the Equator), and then to widespread tropical greenhouse conditions, according to researchers.

Money inadequate for Haiti relief, says WFP director

2008-09-29T13:40+0200

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters): The World Food Program only has resources to help flood victims in Haiti through November and needs more money for the country hit by four storms, the director of the UN agency said. Inadequate funding prevents the WFP from getting the job done, Josette Sheeran said.

Dominican Republic government to assist in reforestation of borders

2008-09-29T13:40+0200

SANTO DOMINGO. Dominican Republic: The government of the Dominican Republic will donate trees, seedlings and planting crews for a much needed reforestation project along the border it shares with impoverished Haiti on the island of Hispaniola. The lack of forestation results in mudslides and serious flooding.

Bahamas to provide financial assistance to storm ravaged Haiti and Turks and Caicos

2008-09-29T13:40+0200

NEW YORK CITY, USA: Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said The Bahamas will be providing in the order of a half million dollars in financial assistance to storm ravaged Haiti, and will be providing a similar sum to the Turks and Caicos Islands. “We are probably going to do so through Caricom," Ingraham said.

Sierra Leone: Two Feared Dead in Kenema Flood Disaster

2008-09-29T13:37+0200

Chairman movement for the restoration of democracy in Kenema said they have received information about the disappearance of two pupils after Thursday's flooding that destroyed 20 houses in the eastern district headquarter, leaving hundreds displaced.

Myanmar's Nargis-hit rice fields replanted - FAO

2008-09-29T13:36+0200

29 Sep 2008 11:01:57 GMT Source: Reuters YANGON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Nearly all the rice fields in Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta that were devastated by Cyclone Nargis in May have been replanted, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said ...

Two rescued after week in flooded Philippine mine

2008-09-29T13:36+0200

29 Sep 2008 11:12:06 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds details) MANILA, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Two miners trapped for a week in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines were rescued alive on Monday after surviving on sips of water from a two- ...

Turkish Vessel Runs Aground in Abkhazia

2008-09-29T13:35+0200

A Turkish cargo ship - the Isabel 2 - has run aground in Sokhumi sea port in breakaway Abkhazia, Interfax news agency reported on September 29. The ship's stern hit the beach in a severe storm, leaving the bow submerged. All ten crew members survived. On September 24 Abkhaz leader Sergey Bagapsh....

City bankers must share responsibility for crisis, George Osborne says

2008-09-29T13:34+0200

George Osborne today said that City bankers had to take their share of responsibility for the world financial crisis. In his keynote speech to the Conservative party conference, in which he launched a strong attack on Gordon Brown's handling of the economy, Osborne said that the crisis raised "the....

Nova Scotia faces cleanup after storm blows through

2008-09-29T13:28+0200

Hurricane Kyle hit southwest Nova Scotia Sunday night, tossing tree about limbs and knocking out power to 40,000 homes and businesses.

CREDIT BUBBLE BULLETIN : A changed financial landscape

2008-09-29T13:25+0200

US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's bailout of the financial sector may haul the economy back from the precipice. Either way, less finance will now go towards entrepreneurial activities, productive endeavors and the asset markets - and ample government-directed purchasing power will ensure stubborn consumer price inflation.

NFL: Bears remain a mystery

2008-09-29T13:22+0200

CHICAGO — You don't try to figure out these Chicago Bears. You certainly don't try to get inside their heads and poke around, lest you get stuck there and start talking in the third person about bandwagon-jumping or a lack of respect.On paper, the Bears weren't supposed to be able to stay with the....

Polls show Obama gaining momentum

2008-09-29T13:22+0200

Bolstered by polls that show his popularity growing, Sen. Barack Obama yesterday sharpened his attacks on rival Sen. John McCain over the crisis gripping the nation's financial sector.

Turkish Vessel Sinks in Abkhazia

2008-09-29T13:19+0200

A Turkish cargo ship Isabel 2 has been sunk in the Sokhumi sea port of breakaway Abkhazia, Interfax news agency reported on September 29. The front side of the ship was sunk in the sea, while the back side hit the beach as a result of severe storm. All ten members of the crew have survived.

Solutions

2008-09-29T13:16+0200

Here are a few suggestions for the Haryana govt to fix Gurgaon’s sewerage problem...

Kyle fizzles over P.E.I.

2008-09-29T13:04+0200

Prince Edward Islanders are waking up Monday to light rain, gusty winds, and little damage from Kyle, which quickly weakened from hurricane status to a post-tropical storm as it passed over the Maritimes.

World markets fall as bailout percolates

2008-09-29T13:03+0200

World stock markets tumbled Monday as investors reacted coolly to Washington's $700 billion bank bailout deal, recognizing that cleaning up the bad debt mess will take a long time and likely drag on global economic growth for the foreseeable future.

Benelux countries buy minority share in Fortis

2008-09-29T13:00+0200

The Fortis bank and insurance group is being partially nationalised by the Benelux countries. The governments of Belgium, Luxemburg and the Netherlands are each taking over 49 percent of the company's interests.

Pavement rage soars as pedestrians are driven crazy by dawdlers

2008-09-29T13:00+0200

YOU'VE heard of road rage. Now the stresses of modern life have created a new phenomenon - pavement rage.

Floods claim 41 deaths in northern region

2008-09-29T12:59+0200

The death toll in floods triggered by storm Hagupit has increased to 41 people in northern provinces, according to the Central Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Control.

How to help Haiti

2008-09-29T12:56+0200

In Brief: Bomb attacks kill 10 in Baghdad

2008-09-29T12:52+0200

IRAQI officials say 10 people have been killed in a double car bombing in western Baghdad.

Obama slams McCain on economy

2008-09-29T12:46+0200

AFP White House hopeful Barack Obama was to take his campaign to the American West after accusing his Republican rival John McCain of "Katrina-like" bungling over the US financial crisis. The Democratic nominee was to meet with voters in Colorado and Nevada in a bid to make. . . .

Asian markets fall as U.S. Congress prepares bailout vote

2008-09-29T12:38+0200

Asian stock markets fell on Monday as the U.S. Congress prepared to begin voting on the $700 billion financial bailout plan.

South Africa: Ministers Promise 'Real Change'

2008-09-29T12:36+0200

New justice minister Enver Surty promised not to interfere with the National Prosecuting Authority, while new health Minister Barbara Hogan promised "real change" as new ministers and deputy ministers were sworn in on Friday.

Two rescued after a week in flooded mine

2008-09-29T12:30+0200

Two miners who were trapped for a week in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines have been brought out alive, officials say.

Two rescued after a week in flooded mine

2008-09-29T12:26+0200

Two miners who were trapped for a week in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines have been brought out alive, officials say.

Shapps conference speech: 'Labour has blocked the door to mobility'

2008-09-29T12:25+0200

Speaking to the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham today, Shadow Housing Minister, Grant Shapps, said: "Ladies and Gentlemen: "What a 12 months it has been; last year as we met in Blackpool the storm clouds of the credit crunch were just gathering.

Typhoon leaves two dead

2008-09-29T12:13+0200

Taipei - Typhoon Jangmi lashed Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds on Monday as it moved offshore, leaving two dead and forcing the closure of schools, offices and financial markets, officials sai...

From Philly to Haiti, aid for storms

2008-09-29T12:13+0200

People inside the small room sat in stunned silence as they watched the disturbing images of some of the damage wrought on Haiti by a series of hurricanes. The muddy torrents tore down trees and buri...

Despite rain, band festival goes on

2008-09-29T12:13+0200

Neither rain nor more rain could stop the 13th annual Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown yesterday. Groups from 22 schools including Temple University (above) showed their stuff.

Hurricane Kyle takes aim at New England, Canada

2008-09-29T12:13+0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened into a hurricane off the United States on Saturday as it took aim at New England and Canada's Maritime provinces, the U.S. National Hurricane Center ...

Asian markets fall on doubts about US bailout

2008-09-29T12:13+0200

TOKYO (AP) -- Asian stock markets fell Monday amid investors skepticism that the deal reached in Washington over a $700 billion bank bailout would quickly resolve the bad debt crisis.

US bailout agreed but bank turmoil hits Europe

2008-09-29T12:03+0200

NEW YORK (AFP) - US lawmakers agreed a 700 billion dollar bank bailout but the financial hurricane hit European banks on Monday, forcing nationalisations, rescues and a new stocks slump.

Two rescued after a week in flooded Philippine mine

2008-09-29T12:02+0200

29 Sep 2008 09:44:44 GMT Source: Reuters MANILA, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Two miners trapped for a week in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines were brought out alive on Monday, officials said. At least 18 people were trapped in the ...

Top Afghan policewoman killed

2008-09-29T12:01+0200

Taliban gunmen shot dead the most high-profile female police officer in Afghanistan yesterday as she left her

Alonso shines a light at F1's Singapore night

2008-09-29T12:01+0200

Spain's Fernando Alonso snapped a year-long win drought to take the Singapore Grand Prix yesterday, winning a drama-filled first ever night race as a comical error cost Felipe Massa dearly.It

Syria says Suicide Attacker Behind Weekend Bombing

2008-09-29T11:53+0200

DAMASCUS, Syria, (AP) - The attack that killed 17 people in Damascus this weekend was carried out by a suicide bomber who belonged to a Muslim extremist group, Syria's state-run media said Monday. The

Kyle dumps rain on N.B., heads for P.E.I.

2008-09-29T11:51+0200

The worst of hurricane Kyle was over Monday morning as it downgraded to a post-tropical storm while heading across southeastern New Brunswick and on to Prince Edward Island.

48 hours in S'pore

2008-09-29T11:43+0200

6 p.m. - A visit to Singapore is not complete without a Singapore Sling cocktail at the landmark colonial hotel Raffles, where Somerset Maugham wrote novels. The gin, Benedictine and pineapple juice drink is served by the thousands to wash down mounds of peanuts at the Long Bar, but those looking to....

Botswana: Makosha Vows to Shatter Mfa's Nata/Gweta Record

2008-09-29T11:36+0200

After ousting Local Government Assistant Minister and incumbent MP for Nata/Gweta Olifant Mfa in what the latter claimed would be a walk in the park on August 30 in the recent Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Bulela Ditswe primaries, Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE finally caught up with Mfa's ouster....

South Africa: Govt to Continue to Create Employment, Fight Poverty

2008-09-29T11:36+0200

The new administration, under President Kgalema Motlanthe will continue to fulfil it's obligations under the people's contract to create employment and fight poverty.

Australian students on way home from deadly Thailand trip

2008-09-29T11:32+0200

A group of Australian students have begun the journey home from Thailand, after experiencing a freak electrical storm which killed two in their party at the weekend.

Burkina wants Mbeki to remain with Zim

2008-09-29T11:30+0200

Three dead in blast in Ethiopia : police * ADDIS ABABA - At least three people were killed and some 20 injured yesterday in an explosion in Ethiopia's eastern Somali province, which local authorities believe was a terrorist attack, the police chief said.

Asian markets fall on bailout doubts

2008-09-29T11:28+0200

Asian stock markets fell Monday amid investors skepticism that the deal reached in Washington over a $700 billion bank bailout would quickly resolve the bad debt crisis.

Kyle downgraded as cleanup begins

2008-09-29T11:28+0200

Hurricane didn't wreak havoc that some experts feared as it swept across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Syria says suicide attacker behind weekend bombing

2008-09-29T11:28+0200

The attack that killed 17 people in Damascus this weekend was carried out by a suicide bomber who belonged to a Muslim extremist group, Syria's state-run media said Monday.

Hypo shares crash after loan deal

2008-09-29T11:20+0200

Shares in German lender Hypo Real Estate tumble after a loan from a consortium of banks.

Alarm sounded on second-hand kit

2008-09-29T11:20+0200

Network hardware bought on eBay for 99p was left with connection details on it, allowing access to a council's internal network.

Alarm sounded on second-hand kit

2008-09-29T11:20+0200

Network hardware bought on eBay for 99p was left with connection details on it, allowing access to a council's internal network.

Whale watching

2008-09-29T11:20+0200

New president speaks to the nation

2008-09-29T10:59+0200

Our country is emerging from one of the most difficult weeks in the history of our young democracy, President Kgalema Motlanthe said in his first state-of-the-nation address.

Kyle falls short of its hype

2008-09-29T10:58+0200

Fishermen moved boats to shelter from a rare burst of tropical weather along Maine's rugged eastern coast Sunday as a weakening Hurricane Kyle spun past on its way to Canada, delivering a glancing blow equivalent to a classic nor'easter that made locals yawn.

A Rare Hurricane Spins Past Maine and Hits Canada

2008-09-29T10:39+0200

Maine escapes a direct hit from a rare hurricane and takes aim at Canada Maritimes

Typhoon Jangmi kills two in Taiwan

2008-09-29T10:38+0200

HONG KONG, September 29 (RIA Novosti) - Two people were killed when a powerful typhoon struck Taiwan over the weekend, national media reported on Monday. An 82-year-old man drowned after being swept into a flooded rice field, while an 18 year-old girl was killed by a fallen electric cable as Typhoon Jangmi wrecked havoc in Taiwan.

Nigeria: Another U.S. Bank Collapses

2008-09-29T10:35+0200

The financial crisis rocking the US yesterday claimed one of the largest banks in the country, Washington Mutual Inc (WaMu), raising fears that more financial institutions may collapse.

VIDEO: Asia's double typhoon trouble

2008-09-29T10:29+0200

29 Sep 2008 08:07:00 GMT Source: AlertNet Sep 28 - Two new typhoons have brought death and destruction to Asia - at least 32 have died in flooding in Vietnam and there are been other deaths in China and the Philippines. Thousands of homes ...

Typhoon leaves two dead

2008-09-29T10:29+0200

Typhoon Jangmi is lashing Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds as it moves offshore, officials say.

Property assessment ongoing

2008-09-29T10:28+0200

MOLEPOLOLE - Property assessment for the relocation of Ledumadumane residents has begun and is expected to end in October for submission of the report to the Ministry of Lands and Housing. Kweneng Land Board has awarded Ledumadumane to the Ministry of Lands and Housing to pave way for greater Gaborone expansion.

Typhoon leaves two dead

2008-09-29T10:25+0200

Typhoon Jangmi is lashing Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds as it moves offshore, officials say.

Asia Markets Fall, Skeptical Of Bailout

2008-09-29T10:22+0200

Asian stock markets have fallen amid investors' skepticism that the deal reached in Washington over a $700 billion bank bailout would quickly resolve the bad debt crisis.

US stands by as pirates seize tanks

2008-09-29T10:20+0200

A heavily armed US destroyer was stationed off the coast of Somalia yesterday, making sure that pirates there don't remove tanks, ammunition and other heavy weapons from a

Emerging opportunities

2008-09-29T10:16+0200

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Floods kill 41 in Vietnam

2008-09-29T10:08+0200

FLOODS triggered by Typhoon Hagupit have now claimed at least 41 lives in northern Vietnam, as rescuers continued to search for five people reported missing, disaster officials said today.

Typhoon leaves 2 dead

2008-09-29T10:07+0200

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - TYPHOON Jangmi lashed Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds on Monday as it moved offshore, leaving two dead and forcing the closure of schools, offices and financial markets, officials said. A further 58 people were reported to have been injured by Jangmi, which was downgraded to a tropical storm as it churned toward Japan.

Rwanda: Begemann Taking EA Futures By Storm

2008-09-29T10:05+0200

Germany's Andre Begemann is proving a hard nut to crack in this year's ITF Men's Futures.

Dollar o/n rates in Asia ease

2008-09-29T10:04+0200

The cost of short-term US dollar funding in Asia drifted lower on Monday as US lawmakers geared up for a vote on creating a $700 billion fund to buy bad debt and to alleviate the financial crisis.

Financial hurricane 'roaring through banking sector'

2008-09-29T09:56+0200

An HBOS chief tells the Politics Show why the Lloyds TSB takeover will be good for Scotland.

Efforts mobilised to overcome storm Hagupit consequences

2008-09-29T09:53+0200

Flooding in Na Sam town, Van Lang district of Lang Son province. Nhan Dan - Floods triggered by storm Hagupit have claimed 39 deaths and missing together with heavy losses in property in northern region. Ministries have sent teams to help people in flood-stricken areas overcome the consequences.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 28: US crude oil futures settled lower on Friday, pressured by uncertainty as the wrangling in Washington over a bailout plan for the financial continued in the wake of another bank

2008-09-29T09:50+0200

failure. Oil prices dropped after House Republicans rejected the proposed rescue of the US financial system, imperiling an agreement hours after an announcement that one was near. US fuel demand over the past four weeks was down 5.3 percent from last year, a government report showed this week. Crude oil for November delivery fell $1.

From Pretoria to Laingsburg...

2008-09-29T09:47+0200

Gary Boshoff takes a trip to Laingsburg and is pleasantly surprised to find Blue Bulls supporters have taken the Karoo by storm.

Three hurt in shooting incident

2008-09-29T09:41+0200

Three people have been taken to hospital following a shooting in the West Midlands. Two people, a man aged 44, and a woman aged 25, are still in hospital after the incident which took place in Bilston, during the early hours. Their condition is described as stable. Another man, 46, was released from hospital after treatment.

Asia Markets Sink, Skeptical Of Bailout

2008-09-29T09:37+0200

Asian stock markets have fallen amid investors' skepticism that the deal reached in Washington over a $700 billion bank bailout would quickly resolve the bad debt crisis.

Dozens killed in floods triggered by typhoon

2008-09-29T09:32+0200

Floods triggered by Typhoon Hagupit have killed at least 41 lives in northern Vietnam.

Monday, September 29, 2008 RBTT Bank Jamaica Limited has donated one million dollars (J$1 million) to the Hurricane Gustav Relief Fund which was established by Prime Minister Bruce Golding to aid the victims of the recent hurricane.

2008-09-29T09:24+0200

RBTT Bank Jamaica Limited has donated one million dollars (J$1 million) to the Hurricane Gustav Relief Fund which was established by Prime Minister Bruce Golding to aid the victims of the recent hurricane. In making the presentation, Mary Powell, general manager for finance at RBTT Bank Jamaica said....

Landslides in Vietnam and Thailand

2008-09-29T09:13+0200

Flash floods and landslides have killed 50 people in Vietnam and Thailand, swept away thousands of homes and inundated farmland, official reports said yesterday. In Vietnam, the death toll from typhoon Hagupit, which struck the Philippines and China earlier in the week, has jumped to 32 with another five people missing.

Motor Racing: Praise rings loudly for Singapore GP

2008-09-29T09:04+0200

SINGAPORE: Singapore revelled Monday in ringing praise from key figures in Formula One after successfully hosting the sport's first ever night race, with the bar now set for new Grand Prix.

Typhoon shuts markets in Taiwan

2008-09-29T09:00+0200

AFP Typhoon Jangmi lashed Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds as it moved offshore, leaving two dead and forcing the closure of schools, offices and financial markets, said officials. A further 58 people were reported to have been injured by Jangmi, which was downgraded to a. . . .

Giant warship makes waves in SA's seas

2008-09-29T08:58+0200

Bigger than a rural South African "dorp", the USS Theodore Roosevelt is the epitome of military might and will be sailing into our coastal waters this week.

VIETNAM: Heeding Climate Change Warnings

2008-09-29T08:56+0200

HANOI, Sep 29 (IPS) - With a predicted sea level rise of one metre by 2100, Vietnam may end up being one of the nations worst hit by climate change. Such a rise would affect five percent of the land area, 11 percent of the population and seven percent of the agriculture.

Typhoon Heads to China After Pounding Taiwan

2008-09-29T08:42+0200

The storm is moving north, likely to brush the southeast China coast en route toward Japan, Tropical Storm Risk said.

Kyle spreads rain, wind in Maine on way to Canada

2008-09-29T08:39+0200

A weakening Hurricane Kyle spun past Maine's rugged eastern coast Sunday, delivering a glancing blow as it moved on to Canada.

Mixed market reaction to US bail-out agreement

2008-09-29T08:27+0200

Asian stocks were mixed today after a $700bn (€484bn) rescue plan of the financial industry – the biggest US government bailout in history – appeared to get the go-ahead from Congressional leaders in Washington.

PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Sept 29

2008-09-29T08:22+0200

- Sept 29 (Reuters) - The following were the top stories in The Wall Street Journal on Monday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch ...

Wall St. rescue plan fails to reassure Asian investors

2008-09-29T08:17+0200

Stock markets in the region erased gains made earlier in the day as investors questioned the effectiveness of the bailout deal.

In Bolivia, a Croat and a critic is cast in a harsh light

2008-09-29T08:17+0200

Branko Marinkovic, the scion of a cooking oil and cattle ranching empire, is understandably displeased at being associated with Nazis who fled to South America.

Kyle churns toward Canada

2008-09-29T08:17+0200

Hurricane Kyle has veered away from New England and sped its ripping winds and pounding rains toward southeastern Canada.

Motlanthe sets out his priorities for SA

2008-09-29T08:15+0200

Dominic Mahlangu New president promises to stick to policies and programmes of Mbeki era PRESIDENT Kgalema Motlanthe yesterday identified seven key priorities for his caretaker government of the next seven months. In his first television appearance since being elected caretaker. . . .

Typhoon Jangmi expected to affect east China with downpours

2008-09-29T08:14+0200

Typhoon Jangmi shaved the coastal area of east China's Fujian Province early on Monday and moved northeastward to Zhejiang Province and Shanghai, local meteorological bureau said. Jangmi, the 15th and strongest typhoon of this year, ebbed and changed its path to northeast after landing in Yilan, Taiwan, at 3:40 p.

China issues warning against Typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-29T08:14+0200

China's National Meteorological Observatory issued a warning on Monday morning against the approaching Typhoon Jangmi. According to the latest forecast at 6 a.m., the eye of Jangmi was 210 kilometers southeast off the Cangnan County in Zhejiang Province, packing winds of up to 126 km per hour.

Death toll from Vietnam floods rises to 41

2008-09-29T08:05+0200

At least five people were still missing and feared dead in the storm, which washed away more than 1,000 houses and damaged 10,000 more, according to Vietnam's committee on floods and storm control. The storm has caused at least $65 million in damages, the committee said Monday.

South Africa: Country to Overcome Difficult Times, Says Motlanthe

2008-09-29T08:04+0200

PRESIDENT Kgalema Motlanthe last night called the nation to action in his second public address since being sworn into office last Thursday.

Taiwan braces as Typhoon Jangmi strikes

2008-09-29T07:54+0200

Typhoon Jangmi lashed Taiwan with torrential rains and powerful winds, causing widespread flooding, shutting down offices and forcing the cancellation of international flights.

Post-storm floods claim 41 lives in Vietnam

2008-09-29T07:34+0200

HANOI: Floods triggered by Typhoon Hagupit have now claimed at least 41 lives in northern Vietnam, as rescuers continued to search for five people reported missing, disaster officials said Monday.

Asian markets cautious despite Wall Street bailout deal

2008-09-29T07:34+0200

TOKYO: Asian stock markets reacted cautiously Monday to a deal by US lawmakers on a massive Wall Street bailout, amid doubts about whether it can halt the worst US financial crisis since the Great Depression.

Motlanthe spells out vision

2008-09-29T07:19+0200

In his first state-of-the-nation address President Kgalema Motlanthe said the country has survived a week of "uncertainty and doubt, hurt and anger".

Costly business for GKC --

2008-09-29T07:15+0200

GraceKennedy Limited Jamaican Conglomerate GraceKennedy Limited (GKC) released its first half 2008 results a few weeks ago. For the six month period ended June 30, the Company reported an EPS (diluted) of $3.51, representing a 4.2 per cent increase from $3.37 in the first half of 2007. Revenue for the first half of the year amounted to J$27.

Two Stakes races on Saturday --

2008-09-29T07:15+0200

DIVINE BULL was given top weight of 56.5 kilos yesterday for the Restricted Handicap event which will be contested at Santa Rosa Park, Arima, on Saturday. The American-bred four-year-old, who has raced mainly on the turf since finishing fourth in the Stewards' Cup ten months ago, is among 13 horses entered to run on the grass over 1,100 metres.

Global crisis puts a Doha trade deal back on agenda

2008-09-29T07:14+0200

Bloomberg THE hurricane tearing through financial markets has had a muted effect so far on trade flows. But with inadequate regulation widely blamed for the biggest financial disaster since the 1929 Wall Street crash, the debacle is reinforcing calls to strengthen the rules of commerce by agreeing on a new trade deal.

Alonso wins drama-filled night Grand Prix

2008-09-29T07:14+0200

Sapa-AFP SINGAPORE — Spain’s Fernando Alonso snapped a year-long win drought to take the Singapore Grand Prix yesterday, winning a drama-filled first night race as a comical error cost Felipe Massa dearly. It was the Renault driver’s first victory since the Italian Grand Prix last year and capped a....

SA to overcome difficult times, says Motlanthe

2008-09-29T07:14+0200

PRESIDENT Kgalema Motlanthe last night called the nation to action in his second public address since being sworn into office last Thursday.

Hurricane Kyle hits Canada

2008-09-29T07:07+0200

Hurricane Kyle made landfall in easternmost Canada late Sunday before being downgraded to a tropical storm as it headed inland, said the Canadian Hurricane Service.

Post-storm floods claim 41 lives in Vietnam

2008-09-29T07:07+0200

Floods triggered by Typhoon Hagupit have now claimed at least 41 lives in northern Vietnam, as rescuers continued to search for five people reported missing, disaster officials said Monday.

Typhoon heads to China after pounding Taiwan

2008-09-29T07:06+0200

BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon headed towards the eastern Chinese coast on Monday forcing over 200,000 people to seek higher ground, state media said, after it battered Taiwan over the weekend.

Asian stocks mixed on U.S. bailout deal

2008-09-29T07:05+0200

The plan, which still needs approval from both houses of Congress, would give the administration broad power to use taxpayers' money to purchase billions of home mortgage-related assets held by cash-starved financial firms. But it includes stronger spending controls at the insistence of lawmakers. Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.

Typhoon heads to China after pounding Taiwan

2008-09-29T07:02+0200

BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon headed toward the eastern Chinese coast on Monday forcing over 200,000 people to seek higher ground, state media said, after it battered Taiwan over the weekend.

Kyle spreads rain, wind in Maine on way to Canada

2008-09-29T06:59+0200

MACHIAS, Maine (AP) -- Fishermen moved boats to shelter from a rare burst of tropical weather along Maine's rugged eastern coast Sunday as a weakening Hurricane Kyle spun past on its way to Canada, de...

No driveway carwashes, Wash. state says

2008-09-29T06:59+0200

Vancouver, Wash. resident Pat Thompson washes his car in his driveway about once a week. He calls himself an environmentalist but says a ban on driveway washing is "getting a little bit too far."

Lightning kills two Australians in Thailand

2008-09-29T06:59+0200

Two Australians, a teacher and a youth worker, are dead after being struck by lightning at a waterfall in north-east Thailand while touring with students from a Perth school.Winthrop Baptist College s...

No quick end to gas shortage in Southeast

2008-09-29T06:59+0200

Southeastern U.S. service stations, such as this Circle K station in Columbia, S.C., have had to deal with gas shortages for weeks. By Mary Ann Chastain, AP

Motlanthe spells out vision

2008-09-29T06:57+0200

In his first state-of-the-nation address President Kgalema Motlanthe said the country has survived a week of "uncertainty and doubt, hurt and anger".

Search for sailors from ship Tolstoy suspended until dawn.

2008-09-29T06:51+0200

SOFIA, September 29 (Itar-Tass) -- Two crewmembers of the Tolstoy dry cargo ship that sank offshore Bulgaria in international waters of the Black Sea on Saturday have been rescued; the search for other possible survivors has been suspended until dawn, the Bulgarian Transport Ministry said on Sunday.

Hurricane heads lands in Nova Scotia

2008-09-29T06:42+0200

A rare tropical storm warning and hurricane watch were posted for parts of the Maine coast as Hurricane Kyle roared north toward the region.

President Kufuor & Bush: A Friendship That Has Stood The Test Of Time

2008-09-29T06:41+0200

BY Katherine S. Carboo History was made when H. E. President G.W. Bush invited the 1st Couple of Republic of Ghana, H.E. President J.A. Kufuor and Mrs. Theresa Kufuor for a four- day State visit to the United State of America. It is history because of the number of State visits a sitting President is allowed in the U.

PNG's deputy leader calls for transformation in world values. 03:31 on 29 September, 2008 UTC

2008-09-29T06:39+0200

PNG’s deputy leader calls for transformation in world values Posted at 03:31 on 29 September, 2008 UTC Papua New Guinea has told the United Nations that the world needs to change its values. Speaking to the UN General Assembly, PNG’s deputy Prime Minister, and minister for Mining, Lands, and....

Floods kill 41 in Vietnam

2008-09-29T06:27+0200

FLOODS triggered by Typhoon Hagupit have now claimed at least 41 lives in northern Vietnam, as rescuers continued to search for five people reported missing, disaster officials said today. 2:08pm (AEST)

Typhoon Jangmi lashes Taiwan with torrential rains

2008-09-29T06:25+0200

Typhoon Jangmi roared toward eastern China on Monday after lashing Taiwan with torrential rains and powerful winds that killed two people and injured more than 30.

Asian stocks mixed after US bailout agreement

2008-09-29T06:25+0200

Mon, 09/29/2008 5:55 PM | Business Asian stocks were mixed Monday after a US$700 billion rescue plan of the financial industry - the biggest U.S. government bailout in history - appeared to get the go-ahead from Congressional leaders in Washington. The U.S.

Death toll from Vietnam floods rises to 41

2008-09-29T06:25+0200

The death toll from floods triggered by Typhoon Hagupit rose to 41 as rescue workers began to reach isolated villages devastated by a storm that has caused at least $65 million in damage, officials said Monday.

Alonso wins drama-filled Singapore GP

2008-09-29T06:23+0200

Spain's Fernando Alonso snaps a year-long win drought to take the Singapore Grand Prix, winning a drama-filled first ever night race as a comical error cost Felipe Massa dearly.

Zip, zap, zoom riding high on stunts

2008-09-29T06:23+0200

Good news is that stunt girls are in demand. Money may not be substantial but sponsors want a couple to perform together on stage, reports Vimal Chander Joshi .

€5m plan to map flood risk

2008-09-29T06:17+0200

A 3-D map of Dublin city is to be created showing how water flows through the capital's streets to help officials avoid the widespread flooding which hit the city in August.

Bomb attacks kill 10 in Baghdad

2008-09-29T06:17+0200

IRAQI officials say 10 people have been killed in a double car bombing in western Baghdad.

Hurricane Kyle makes landfall in Canada

2008-09-29T06:16+0200

Hurricane Kyle has made landfall in easternmost Canada before being downgraded to a tropical storm as it headed inland, said the Canadian Hurricane Service.

Typhoon Jangmi lashes Taiwan

2008-09-29T06:12+0200

Typhoon Jangmi roared toward eastern China on Monday after lashing Taiwan with torrential rains and powerful winds that killed two people and injured more than 30.

Typhoon lashes Taiwan with torrential rains

2008-09-29T06:05+0200

Jangmi -- the fourth and most powerful typhoon to hit the island this year -- made landfall in Ilan county in northeastern Taiwan at mid-afternoon Sunday, the Central Weather Bureau said. Jangmi was downgraded to a tropical storm early Monday as it moved north toward seas off eastern China, the bureau said.

Typhoon Jangmi wrecks havoc in Taiwan, leaves 2 dead

2008-09-29T06:04+0200

TAIPEI: Typhoon Jangmi lashed Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds Monday as it moved offshore, leaving two dead and forcing the closure of schools, offices and financial markets, officials said.

Kyle pounds Maritimes with heavy wind, rain

2008-09-29T06:04+0200

Hurricane Kyle was whipping branches off trees in parts of Nova Scotia Sunday evening as it bore down on the Maritimes.

Historic preservation architect returns

2008-09-29T06:00+0200

Patricia Green, an historic preservation architect, arrived in Cayman on 17 September to undertake a number of restoration-related initiatives on behalf of the Museum Board.

Kyle aims for Nova Scotia; Maine on alert

2008-09-29T06:00+0200

EASTPORT, Maine (AP) - Heavy rain drenched Maine on Sunday as Hurricane Kyle plowed northward across the Atlantic, triggering the state's first hurricane watch in 17 years.

Tainted milk crisis hits more global companies

2008-09-29T06:00+0200

SHANGHAI, China (AP) - Snackers, beware: Your favorite chocolate or creamy treats might contain milk contaminated with melamine.

This financial hurricane will hit Canadian shores

2008-09-29T05:58+0200

The PM's claim that we're fundamentally stronger than the Americans is iffy at best

Kyle batters Nova Scotia, loses hurricane strength

2008-09-29T05:43+0200

Hurricane Kyle battered the shores of Canadian province Nova Scotia on Sunday evening before weakening and losing tropical characteristics, forecasters said.

Premier Liu sends warning of storm to Taitung magistrate

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Premier Liu Chao-shiuan asked his representative in Hualien yesterday to visit Taitung on his behalf to make sure that east Taiwan county is ready to face Typhoon Jangmi.

5 killed by lightning during school trip to Thai waterfall

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Two Australians and three Thais were struck by lightening and killed during a school trip to a waterfall in northeastern Thailand, police said Sunday.

Chinese tourists dissuaded from visiting Mount Ali

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A group of Chinese tourists insisted on visiting Mount Ali early yesterday morning.

Tables turned: Resilient Asia watches U.S. slipping further into turmoil

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - andquot;Bailoutandquot; is back as a buzzword 11 years after the Asian financial crisis, but this time the tables are turned: the U.S. is scrambling to rescue ailing banks while a healthy Asia watches.

Vietnam, Thai, flash floods leave 50 dead

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Flash floods and landslides have killed 50 people in Vietnam and Thailand, swept away thousands of homes and inundated farmland, official reports said on Sunday.

Fongciou tunnel landslide described as 'unavoidable'

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The landslide near the Fongciou Tunnel in Sinyi township in Nantou County, which caused seven deaths and nine injuries, was an andquot;unavoidable accident,andquot; the Directorate General of Highways (DGH) said in a statement released Saturday.

President Ma worries about Typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Once bitten twice shy. So President Ma Ying-jeou visited the Central Emergency Operation Center early yesterday morning to show concern about Typhoon Jangmi, which was fast approaching Taiwan.

Jangmi turns northeast after landfall

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The strength of powerful Typhoon Jangmi has continued diminishing after making landfall in the northeastern county of Yilan yesterday afternoon due to the blocking of the north-south Central Mountain Range. But weathermen warned against continuously heavy rains in most districts of Taiwan and offshore islands.

Cuba expects tourism to increase despite damage from hurricanes

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Cuba expects tourism to increase 13 percent this year despite destruction from hurricanes Gustav and Ike, which damaged colonial and coastal towns, and hit picturesque hideaways in the tobacco-growing west even harder.

Powerful typhoon strikes train and air transport

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan's train and flight transportation was seriously undermined by powerful typhoon Jangmi, with the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) suspending all the express trains along both western and eastern Taiwan, and quite a few flights being canceled or re-scheduled, according to informed sources.

Japanese take part in Operation Wind Pursuit

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Japanese participated in Operation Wind Pursuit yesterday. Launched jointly, Operation Wind Pursuit involves meteorologists in Japan and Taiwan to gather up-to-the minute information on tropical cyclones.

3 food-processors apply to sell melamine-free products

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Three food processing companies braved imminent Typhoon Jangmi to apply for permission to market their melamine-free products yesterday.

Vegetable prices surge to record high for this year

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wholesale vegetable prices yesterday shot up to their highest in this year as powerful typhoon Jangmi swept across the island, with consumers swarming markets to buy up vegetables in case their prices should rise further, according to market sources.

Taipei's Confucius ceremony postponed by one week

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Confucius Temple in Taipei announced Sunday that its ceremony to mark the 2558th birthday of Confucius (551-479 BCE) -- the most revered philosopher and educator in Chinese history -- will be postponed by one week to Oct. 5 because of Typhoon Jangmi.

Grounded missile boat 'seriously' flooded

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A Navy missile boat, that ran aground off Putai on Thursday, was andquot;seriouslyandquot; flooded, a military spokesman said yesterday.

Classes canceled, work closed with Jangmi's approach

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - No students attended their Saturday classes yesterday. Factories were also closed as Typhoon Jangmi drew nearer to Taiwan.

Maine placed on watch for incoming Hurricane Kyle

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Hurricane Kyle raced toward Maine early Sunday, triggering the state's first hurricane watch in 17 years as it roared over the Atlantic off New Jersey on a northward trek that threatened to bring flooding and damaging winds inland.

Taichung Mayor Hu cuts short overseas trip to U.S.

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Jason Hu, mayor of Taichung, cut short his U.S. tour and hurried back to the central Taiwan city yesterday. He went to his office at 10:00 a.m., as Typhoon Jangmi neared Taiwan.

Suppliers seek compensation for losses amid policy backflip

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Some representatives of local food suppliers yesterday braved strong winds and rains brought by Typhoon Jangmi to visit the Department of Health to inquire about possible compensation for the losses caused by the DOH's flip-flop in dealing with the melamine contamination issue.

No driveway carwashes, Wash. state says

2008-09-29T05:38+0200

The state of Washington is telling its local governments they must prohibit home car washing unless residents divert the wash ...

National › Coast guard searches for yacht with 4 Americans off Okinawa

2008-09-29T05:37+0200

The Japan Coast Guard resumed searching Monday morning for a yacht with four Americans on board after the vessel sent a distress signal the previous…

Sour US economy tied to psychology that fed gas panic

2008-09-29T05:31+0200

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) - As anxiety on Wall Street led banks and other investors to hoard cash last week, a different kind of market fear gripped cities across the Southeast.

Typhoon weakens after pounding Taiwan

2008-09-29T05:31+0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A typhoon that hit Taiwan over the weekend and forced the closure of the stock and foreign exchange markets on Monday, weakened as it left the island and brushed the Chinese coast, weather officials said.

Vietnam/Thailand: Flash floods, landslides kill 50

2008-09-29T05:29+0200

HANOI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Flash floods and landslides have killed 50 people in Vietnam and Thailand, swept away thousands of homes and inundated farmland, official reports said on Sunday. In Vietnam, the death toll from typhoon Hagupit, which struck the Philippines and China earlier in the week, has jumped to 32 with another five people missing.

Rare hurricane hits east Canada

2008-09-29T05:11+0200

Hurricane Kyle makes landfall in eastern Canada, the country's hurricane service reports.

Bush calls it a 'rescue,' but others are sticking with 'bailout'

2008-09-29T05:11+0200

In a stark example of the way language is used as a public relations tactic, government officials have characterized the $700 billion measure in positive terms.

Houston struggles with clean-up after Ike

2008-09-29T05:08+0200

By Sheila McNulty in Houston Published: September 29 2008 03:53 | Last updated: September 29 2008 03:53 Shelia Harvey, a refuse truck driver with the city of Houston, is reaching her limit. She has been working 13-hour days for 12 consecutive days – picking up trees, fence posts and other debris from hurricane Ike.

Storm's White clear to play grand final

2008-09-29T05:00+0200

Storm prop Brett White is free to play in Sunday's NRL grand final after being cleared of elbowing Cronulla's Ben Ross during last weekend's preliminary final.

Injured Manly trio will play: Hasler

2008-09-29T05:00+0200

Manly coach Des Hasler says all three of his injured Sea Eagles players will definitely play in Sunday's NRL grand final against Melbourne.

Lions' rebuilding plan going on 50 years

2008-09-29T04:59+0200

They have never been to the Super Bowl. They have won one postseason game since 1957. That’s one playoff win in 51 years. Only once in the last 54 years has one of their quarterbacks made the Pro Bowl. Woe is the Detroit Lions. The Lions ended the latest miserable chapter last week by firing....

UN food agency issues call for urgent support for storm-beleaguered Haitians

2008-09-29T04:59+0200

| Locals collect rations at WFP distribution point in Gonaives27 September 2008 – The head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today appealed to donor nation... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo)

Posted on Sun, Sep. 28, 2008 share email print comment reprint Damon, Jean among celebs helping Haiti

2008-09-29T04:59+0200

CABARET, Haiti -- Matt Damon kept his cool as he helped distribute food from a truck that got stuck in the mud in a western Haitian town where Hurricane Ike left hundreds of people homeless and hungry. He PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Matt Damon and Wyclef Jean lightened the misery for Haiti's floods....

Chavez stops in Cuba, meets with Fidel Castro

2008-09-29T04:59+0200

HAVANA - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made his second whirlwind visit to Cuba in less than a week and met behind closed doors for two and a half hours with ailing former leader Fidel Castro, state media reported Sunday. Chavez's stopover had not been previously announced, but the Communist Youth....

Chavez stops in Cuba, meets with Fidel Castro

2008-09-29T04:59+0200

HAVANA Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made his second whirlwind visit to Cuba in less than a week and met behind closed doors for two and a half hours with ailing former leader Fidel Castro, state media reported Sunday. Chavez's stopover had not been previously announced, but the Communist Youth....

Money seen inadequate for Haiti relief

2008-09-29T04:59+0200

By Joseph Guyler Delva The World Food Program only has resources to help flood victims in Haiti through November and needs more money for the Caribbean country hit by four storms, the director of the U.N. agency said. While the WFP has the know-how to deal with the kind of disasters that have hit....

U.N. repeats appeal for aid to Haiti

2008-09-29T04:59+0200

GONAIVES, Haiti -- The U.N. World Food Program's director flew Friday to a Haitian city that is still encased in mud, hoping to draw global attention to the disaster that has enormously complicated the country's struggle to feed itself. Executive Director Josette Sheeran said her program has asked....

Chavez stops in Cuba, meets with Fidel Castro

2008-09-29T04:59+0200

| WILL WEISSERT | The Associated Press | HAVANA - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made his second whirlwind visit to Cuba in less than a week and met behind closed doors for two and a half hours with... (photo: AP/Juventud Rebelde)

Maine preps even as hurricane veers toward Canada

2008-09-29T04:58+0200

Sour economy tied to psychology that fed gas panic

2008-09-29T04:58+0200

Dennis Jacobe, chief economist for Gallup Inc., said an emotional response is quite normal when expectations - such as gas being available or the safety of a money-market fund - suddenly are called in...

Europe warming too quickly

2008-09-29T04:58+0200

EUROPE is warming faster than the world average and governments need to invest to adapt to a changing climate set to turn the Mediterranean region arid and the north ever wetter, a study showed.

Tensions rise over ship hijacked off Somalia

2008-09-29T04:58+0200

NAIROBI, Kenya : Tensions increased Sunday over what to do about the arms-carrying cargo ship hijacked off the coast of Somalia, as the pirates vowed to fight to the death, a hostage died and Somali o...

Hurricane Kyle batters Nova Scotia

2008-09-29T04:43+0200

Hurricane Kyle got stronger Sunday morning as it headed toward Maine and Canada, forecasters said.

The Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) has finally completed remedial repairs to the damaged Shelterbelt Transmission main, located within the vicinity of the Vlissengen Road and Botanic Gardens, Georgetown; as a result normal potable water supply was restored to South Georgetown residents yesterday.

2008-09-29T04:42+0200

US economic bailout, A Caribbean lesson for integration By Clarence E Pilgrim NASA's space shuttle Atlantis and its seven astronauts are now set to blast off late at night on October 14 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, for its last visit to the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope. The flight was delayed due to Hurricane Ike.

Floods, landslides kill 32

2008-09-28T06:22+0200

Thousands of homes were either washed away or destroyed in northern Vietnam. -Reuters

Charles and a recession-proof 60th birthday

2008-09-28T06:13+0200

With the nation being buffeted by the worst economic storm since the Thirties, one might have expected the Royal Family to be tightening their belts.

Haiti: Urgently needed for food and infrastructure

2008-09-28T06:09+0200

PORT AU PRINCE – Executive Director of the World Food Programme, Josette Sheeran, today called on donor nations to fully fund urgent hunger needs and infrastructure rehabilitation in Haiti, which has been ravaged by a succession of tropical storms. "The misery index is rising daily and this will....

Armed police storm passenger jet to arrest two Somali terror suspects who had left suicide notes

2008-09-28T06:05+0200

SAS-trained German police commandos stormed an airliner to seize two suspects they believed were plotting a terrorist outrage.The armed Special Action Commandos grabbed the two men from the KLM aircraft at Cologne without shots being fired.

JOHN KETTLEY: Did mild late September weather help William the Conqueror invade in 1066?

2008-09-28T06:05+0200

William the Conqueror landed on the Sussex coast on September 28, 1066, and subsequently overcame King Harold on October 14. There is little doubt the weather played a major role.

Floods, landslides kill 32 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-28T05:56+0200

HANOI (Reuters) - The death toll from a powerful typhoon that hit the Philippines and China earlier in the week has jumped to 32 in Vietnam as flash floods swept through villages, the government said on Sunday.

Typhoon soaks Taiwan, flights cancelled

2008-09-28T05:38+0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A strong typhoon churned toward Taiwan on Sunday, with winds of up to 227 kph and dumping torrential rains as it forced flight and work cancellations ahead of its expected landfall later in the day.

Haitian leader: Storms have set us back years

2008-09-28T05:36+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Recent hurricanes and storms have devastated Haiti, killing hundreds of people and destroying years of economic progress in the hemisphere's poorest nation, President Rene Preval said on Friday.

Typhoon Jangmi to hit east Taiwan this afternoon

2008-09-28T05:36+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Typhoon Jangmi, the most powerful typhoon to hit Taiwan this year, is predicted to land on the island via the northeastern county of Yilan or the eastern counties of Hualien and Taitung this afternoon

Haitian city encased in mud needs help

2008-09-28T05:36+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The U.N. World Food Program's director flew to a Haitian city still encased in mud Friday to draw global attention to the ongoing disaster that has enormously complicated the country's struggle to feed itself.

Floods caused by Typhoon Hagupit kill 25 in Vietnam

2008-09-28T05:36+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The death toll from floods in northern Vietnam triggered by Typhoon Hagupit has risen to at least 25 while four others are missing, disaster officials said Saturday.

Floods and landslides kill 32 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-28T05:26+0200

Wall Street turmoil changes dynamics of U.S. presidential race

2008-09-28T05:18+0200

Special Report: U.S. presidential election 2008 Backgrounder: U.S. presidential debates by Yang Qingchuan WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Early responses to Friday's first debate between U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain suggest that Obama got the upper hand.

Taiwan evacuations in advance of typhoon

2008-09-28T05:05+0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Authorities evacuated villagers from landslide-prone areas in Taiwan and residents boarded up windows amid torrential rain and wind as Typhoon Jangmi roared toward the island Sunday. The usually bustling capital of Taipei was eerily quiet with only a few cars on streets buffeted by the stormy weather.

Floods, landslides kill 32 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-28T05:04+0200

28 Sep 2008 02:45:51 GMT Source: Reuters HANOI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The death toll from a powerful typhoon that hit the Philippines and China earlier in the week has jumped to 32 in Vietnam as flash floods swept through villages, the ...

Taiwan braces for Typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-28T05:01+0200

Authorities evacuated villagers from landslide-prone areas in Taiwan and residents boarded up windows amid torrential rain and wind as Typhoon Jangmi roared toward the island Sunday.

Wall Street turmoil changes dynamics of U.S. presidential race

2008-09-28T04:45+0200

Early responses to Friday's first debate between U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain suggest that Obama got the upper hand. It could be seen as further evidence that the recent turmoil on Wall Street has changed the dynamics of the presidential debate and the U.S. elections as a whole.

China confident of continued growth as global business elites meet in Tianjin amid financial woes

2008-09-28T04:45+0200

Though faced with "the most difficult year" for its economy, China on Saturday showed a strong confidence in its sustained, rapid growth, with Premier Wen Jiabao telling a top-grade world economic forum that his country enjoys a favorable development environment as a whole.

Taiwan braces for Typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-28T04:37+0200

Authorities evacuated villagers from landslide-prone areas in Taiwan and residents boarded up windows as Typhoon Jangmi roared toward the island.

Maine Coast Braces for Rare Tropical Weather Hit

2008-09-28T04:35+0200

Authorities in Maine prepare for flooding as Kyle becomes a hurricane and spins northward

Hurricane Kyle takes aim at New England, Canada

2008-09-28T04:34+0200

US north-east on hurricane alert

2008-09-28T04:34+0200

A rare hurricane watch has been issued for the US state of Maine and the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened to hurricane force off the US east coast with winds of 75...

Car bomb near Syrian security base kills 17

2008-09-28T04:32+0200

27 Sep 2008 18:05:03 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds Security Council condemnation in paragraph 10) By Marwan Makdessi DAMASCUS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A powerful car bomb exploded near a security complex in the Syrian capital Damascus on ...

Typhoon soaks Taiwan, flights cancelled

2008-09-28T04:32+0200

28 Sep 2008 02:15:08 GMT Source: Reuters TAIPEI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - A strong typhoon churned toward Taiwan on Sunday, with winds of up to 227 kph and dumping torrential rains as it forced flight and work cancellations ahead of its expected ...

Sunspot-hurricane link proposed

2008-09-28T04:30+0200

The idea is that increased solar activity - associated with sunspots - means more ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's upper atmosphere. That warms the airs aloft and decreases the temperature differential between high and low elevations that otherwise would fuel hurricanes.

Taiwan braces for Typhoon Jangmi as storms

2008-09-28T04:30+0200

Authorities evacuated villagers from landslide-prone areas in Taiwan and residents boarded up windows amid torrential rain and wind as Typhoon Jangmi roared toward the island Sunday. read more

Hurricane Kyle targets US-Canada borderline

2008-09-28T04:09+0200

MIAMI - Freshly upgraded from a tropical storm, Hurricane Kyle is poised to strike the Atlantic coast at the US-Canada border late Sunday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Car bomb near Syrian security base kills 17

2008-09-28T04:03+0200

It is the third major attack in the tightly controlled country this year. -Reuters

We have what it takes in Nigeria to encourage people towards ... - Vanguard - Fastnews Nigerian Aviation News

2008-09-28T04:00+0200

the tourism sector. But the turn around time has come, with the launch of NITEX 2008; Nigeria Toursim Expo 2008, a special project which aims to promote and project Nigerian tourism sites and potentials, with a platform that will provide for the rest of the world a new window to Nigeria as envisaged by Mr Edem Duke the visioner of NITEX.

Infection is linked to severe anaemia among pregnant women - The Punch - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-09-28T04:00+0200

Almost seven million pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa are infected with hookworm, the parasite that lives in the intestine and causes anaemia, according to a study released last week by the journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. That amounts to a quarter to a third of all pregnant women on....

Oil War: How fresh hostilities in N-Delta were aborted - Vanguard - Fastnews Nigerian Aviation News

2008-09-28T04:00+0200

It was on the strength of the unilateral ceasefire that Clark, who had briefed the Federal Government on his trouble-shooting, arranged with the militant leaders, who had kept Rivers State on edge, since last year, to send their emissaries to Abuja to tell the Federal Government what they want with him as the facilitator.

Maine wary of Hurricane Kyle

2008-09-28T03:35+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened to nearly a hurricane as it churned in the Atlantic Ocean toward Bermuda late Friday.

Kyle becomes a hurricane

2008-09-28T03:32+0200

TROPICAL Storm Kyle, forecast to strike the Atlantic coast at the US-Canada border tomorrow, has become a hurricane, the National Hurricane Centre says.

DZULKIFLI ABDUL RAZAK: Milk scandal could have been avoided with ...

2008-09-28T03:32+0200

BARELY a month ago, the Beijing Olympics 2008 awed billions of people around the world with its organisation and performances despite several uncertainties. These include the many unprecedented challenges that the Olympics had to put up with, well before its glamorous opening ceremony on that auspicious 08.

Hurricane Ike Remnants Dump $500M Damages on Ohio

2008-09-28T03:30+0200

Ike remnants dump $500M in damages on Ohio, among state's costliest natural disasters

Hurricane Kyle takes aim at U.S. and Canada

2008-09-28T03:26+0200

Tropical storm Kyle now a hurricane

2008-09-28T03:22+0200

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Kyle, poised to strike the Atlantic coast at the US-Canada border late Sunday, has turned into a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said. "Reports from an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 miles....

Tropical storm Kyle now a hurricane

2008-09-28T03:22+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle, poised to strike the Atlantic coast at the US-Canada border late Sunday, has turned into a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said. "Reports from an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 miles per hour....

Kyle prompts hurricane watch for Maine

2008-09-28T03:15+0200

A rare tropical storm warning and hurricane watch were posted for parts of the Maine coast on Saturday as Hurricane Kyle roared ...

Hurricane Kyle takes aim at U.S. and Canada

2008-09-28T03:11+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened into a hurricane off the United States on Saturday as it took aim at New England and Canada's Maritime provinces, the U.S. National Hurricane Centre said.

Satellite image of Tropical Storm Kyle over the Atlantic Ocean southeast of South Carolina

2008-09-28T03:11+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle is seen in open water of the Atlantic Ocean southeast of South Carolina in this satellite image taken on September 26, 2008. REUTERS/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Handout

Hurricane Kyle takes aim at New England, Canada

2008-09-28T02:58+0200

28 Sep 2008 00:49:45 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates with latest storm location, details) MIAMI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened into a hurricane off the United States on Saturday as it took aim at New England and Canada' ...

Hurricane Kyle takes aim at New England, Canada

2008-09-28T02:56+0200

US north-east on hurricane alert

2008-09-28T02:55+0200

A rare hurricane watch is issued for the US state of Maine and the Canadian province of New Brunswick.

World powers push Myanmar on political reforms

2008-09-28T02:38+0200

UNITED NATIONS : World powers on Saturday called on Myanmar's military rulers to make "tangible" progress on political reforms ahead of a possible visit by UN chief Ban Ki-moon to the country by year-end.

Part of Maine coast under tropical storm warning

2008-09-28T02:31+0200

EASTPORT, Maine (AP) -- A rare tropical storm warning and hurricane watch were posted for parts of the Maine coast on Saturday as Hurricane Kyle roared north toward the region with a threat of conditi...

Tropical storm Kyle now a hurricane

2008-09-28T02:31+0200

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Kyle, poised to strike the Atlantic coast at the US-Canada border late Sunday, has turned into a hurricane, the National Hurricane Centre said. "Reports from an Air Force Reserv...

Jamaica to fire 200 banana workers, blames storm

2008-09-28T02:30+0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - More than 200 workers at one of Jamaica's largest banana farms will lose their jobs as the island restructures its battered banana industry, a union official said Saturday.

MLB: Zambrano to get playoff tuneup Sunday for Cubs

2008-09-28T02:26+0200

MILWAUKEE — Carlos Zambrano is expected to start tomorrow's season finale for the Chicago Cubs on three days' rest, but he won't pitch more than an inning or two against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Financial crisis feeding volatility in oil prices

2008-09-28T02:21+0200

Published Date: September 28, 2008 KUWAIT: US crude dived below the $100 per barrel mark for the first time since 27th Feb 2008 to settle at $91.49 per barrel on 16th Sep 2008, before recovering to $104.55 per barrel on September 19th Sep 2008. US crude fell 8.6 percent during the review period (Aug 19-Sep 19, 2008).

Suu Kyi's democracy party marks 20-year anniversary

2008-09-28T02:21+0200

Published Date: September 28, 2008 YANGON: Myanmar police kept guard outside the headquarters of Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party yesterday as it marked its 20th anniversary, joined by the regime's longest-held prisoner. Plain clothes officers took pictures of people arriving for the ceremony,....

Stories from Galveston: APX Alarm Volunteers Continue to Provide Relief to Hurricane Ike Victims

2008-09-28T02:08+0200

UPDATE - APX Alarm Security Solutions today reported scenes from Galveston on their relief efforts for Hurricane Ike victims. Eighty-four employee volunteers ...

Kelvin leads charge into semis

2008-09-28T01:59+0200

KELVIN Keong produced a solid display to lead three other Malaysians into the Open division semi-finals of the PBAP Bevida-Storm International Classic in Manila on Friday. Kelvin, a national back-up bowler, posted lines of 243, 185, 214, 171, 236, 278, 205, 223 for a 1,755 total in the third block....

Balloons to the rescue

2008-09-28T01:51+0200

A fleet of special balloons may soon help hurricane forecasters better predict the path of storms. But at a cost of up to $2,000 each, these aren't your average birthday party decorations.

CFB: No. 7 Texas crushes Arkansas in renewed rivalry, 52-10

2008-09-28T01:40+0200

AUSTIN — Reminisce about some other great Texas-Arkansas game. This one is going down as another early season blowout for the No. 7 Longhorns.

Robert Hudson on NFL in New Orleans

2008-09-28T01:35+0200

Post Katrina and Gustav, New Orleans is uniting behind its NFL team. Robert Hudson ﬁnds the resurgent Saints are returning the favour

John Gray: A shattering moment in America's fall from power

2008-09-28T01:35+0200

John Gray: The global financial crisis will see the US falter in the same way the Soviet Union did when the Berlin Wall came down. The era of American dominance is over

Niger: Fighting Hunger One Tree at a Time

2008-09-28T01:24+0200

For 17 years, the Sweden-based non-profit Eden Foundation has been working with hundreds of farmers in one of Niger's most arid zones to disprove the reigning logic that the desert is a tough place to nurture plant- and human- life through its research and free seed distribution.

MOTORCYCLING: Insect frustrates Stoner in battle for pole

2008-09-28T01:14+0200

MOTEGI: Australia’s defending world champion Casey Stoner blamed an insect for costing him pole position in the Japanese Grand Prix Saturday as he tried to close on points leader Valentino Rossi. Rossi’s Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo shattered the course record to take the pole for Sunday’s race,....

Flash floods kill 21 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-28T01:14+0200

HANOI: Flash floods from a powerful typhoon that swept through the Philippines and China earlier in the week have killed at least 21 people in Vietnam, the government said on Saturday. Thousands of homes were either washed away or destroyed in northern Vietnam as typhoon Hagupit brought heavy rains....

Tropical storm Kyle now a hurricane

2008-09-28T01:07+0200

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Kyle, poised to strike the Atlantic coast at the US-Canada border late Sunday, has turned into a hurricane, the National Hurricane Centre said.

Can Ted Baker weather the high-street storm?

2008-09-28T01:04+0200

Did Raymond Kelvin, chief executive of Ted Baker, speak too soon? Earlier this year Mr Kelvin, head of the high-street chain, said he was confident the retailer could sail through an economic storm. We will know more on Thursday when Ted Baker reports its half-year results, which are likely to be down but better than many of its rivals.

Credo: Joan Baez, folk singer, 67

2008-09-28T01:04+0200

Being at home is more exhausting than being on tour. When I'm travelling I can put up a "Do Not Disturb" sign, unplug the phone and not worry that I'm responsible for everything. That I like.

Hurricane Kyle Roars Toward New England

2008-09-28T01:04+0200

A rare tropical storm warning and hurricane watch were posted for parts of the Maine coast on Saturday as Hurricane Kyle roared north toward the region with a threat of conditions similar to one of New England's nor'easter storms.

:World on Edge as U.S. Talks on Wall St. Bailout Stall

2008-09-28T00:30+0200

AUSTRALIA'S ability to escape further fallout from the global financial crisis depends on the success of the US Government's unprecedented $US700billion ($837 billion) bank bailout, which appeared to be disintegrating last night amid bitter political wrangling in Washington.

BOOK REVIEW: The woman who would be prayer-leader —by Khaled Ahmed

2008-09-28T00:28+0200

Inside the Gender Jihad: Women’s Reform in Islam; By Amina Wadud; Oneworld Oxford 2006; Pp286; Price not given; Available in bookstores in Pakistan She found appropriate response in South Africa where Muslim women were busy finding new ways of looking at themselves after the liberation of the African man.

Car bomb kills 17 in tightly controlled Syria

2008-09-28T00:26+0200

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- A brazen car bombing near Syrian security offices killed 17 people Saturday, the deadliest attack in decades that raised questions about the regime's usually strong grip as the...

Hurricane Kyle takes aim at Maine and Canada

2008-09-28T00:26+0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened into a hurricane off the east coast of the United States on Saturday as it churned on a path toward Maine and Canada's Maritime provinces, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Kyle takes aim at Maine and Canada

2008-09-28T00:22+0200

27 Sep 2008 21:56:49 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds background, details on expected landfall) MIAMI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened into a hurricane off the east coast of the United States on Saturday as it churned on a ...

SA banks shielded from storm

2008-09-28T00:18+0200

Richard Stovin-Bradford speaks to Absa chief executive Steve Booysen, FirstRand’s Paul Harris and Tom Boardman of Nedbank, about how the global financial market turmoil will change conditions for SA banks South African banks have been shielded from direct fall-out from. . . .

Kyle becomes a hurricane

2008-09-28T00:13+0200

TROPICAL Storm Kyle, forecast to strike the Atlantic coast at the US-Canada border tomorrow, has become a hurricane, the National Hurricane Centre says. 7:56am (AEST)

Hurricane Kyle Forms in Open Ocean, Maine on Watch

2008-09-28T00:09+0200

Hurricane Kyle forms in Atlantic Ocean, watches issued across Maine coast, Nova Scotia

Hurricane Kyle forms in open ocean, Maine on watch

2008-09-28T00:06+0200

MIAMI -- National Hurricane Center forecasters say Hurricane Kyle has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and it's expected to pass near eastern New England.

Maine faces hurricane warning

2008-09-28T00:04+0200

A rare hurricane watch was posted for part of the Maine coast on Saturday as Tropical Storm Kyle roared north toward the region. "Hurricane season isn't over," said Maine Emergency Management Agency director Rob McAleer. "It's been a very active season." It was Maine's first hurricane watch in 17 years, the National Weather Service said.

Sea song

2008-09-28T00:03+0200

Chappals as formal wear?

2008-09-27T23:56+0200

In the mid nineties a very famous shoe company from Switzerland set up a joint venture in India to manufacture footwear for the domestic market as well as exports.

Equality chief Trevor Phillips to quit directorship after 'conflict of interest' storm

2008-09-27T23:49+0200

Trevor Phillips the chairman of Britain's equality watchdog is to resign as a director of his private company over claims that the job constituted a damaging conflict of interest.

Kyle heads toward the Maritimes

2008-09-27T23:49+0200

Residents in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia warned to prepare for wet and windy weekend as tropical storm approaches

En route to east coast, Kyle grows into hurricane

2008-09-27T23:43+0200

Tropical storm Kyle has grown into a hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean and is headed for Saint John, forecasters said Saturday.

Balloons to the rescue

2008-09-27T23:40+0200

A fleet of special balloons may soon help hurricane forecasters better predict the path of storms. But at a cost of up to $2,000 each, these aren't your average birthday party decorations.

Chappals as formal wear?

2008-09-27T23:40+0200

In the mid nineties a very famous shoe company from Switzerland set up a joint venture in India to manufacture footwear for the domestic market as well as exports.

China's Wen calls for global cooperation on financial crisis

2008-09-27T23:36+0200

TIANJIN : China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao Saturday called for international cooperation to resolve the global financial crisis, saying China's contribution would be to maintain its own economic stability.

Hurricane Kyle threatens Maine

2008-09-27T23:35+0200

National Hurricane Center forecasters say Hurricane Kyle has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and it's expected to pass near eastern New England.

Car Bomb Rocks Tightly Controlled Syria

2008-09-27T23:34+0200

A brazen car bombing near Syrian security offices killed 17 people Saturday, the deadliest attack in decades that raised questions about the regime's usually strong grip as the country tries to boost its international profile.

Taipei holds massive gay pride march

2008-09-27T23:27+0200

Taipei has held Asia's largest gay pride march to demand equal rights for homosexuals, transsexuals and transgender people.

Tropical Storm Kyle strengthens into hurricane off U.S.

2008-09-27T23:26+0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened into a hurricane on Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean off the northeast U.S. coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Centre said.

Hurricane Kyle forms off U.S. east coast

2008-09-27T23:26+0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened into a hurricane off the east coast of the United States on Saturday as it swirled on a path toward landfall between Maine and Canada's Maritime provinces, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Kyle now a hurricane

2008-09-27T23:20+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened to nearly a hurricane as it churned in the Atlantic Ocean toward Bermuda late Friday.

Hurricane Kyle forms off U.S. east coast

2008-09-27T23:19+0200

27 Sep 2008 21:02:12 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds storm location, details) MIAMI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened into a hurricane off the east coast of the United States on Saturday as it swirled on a path toward ...

Zuma: SA can handle storms

2008-09-27T23:07+0200

South Africa's ruling party leader Jacob Zuma has begun campaigning for next year's election - two days after the party ousted his rival Thabo Mbeki from the presidency.

Financial crisis Think the unthinkable

2008-09-27T23:04+0200

Totems are tumbling shibboleths lie shattered. When the US Republican administration proposes buying banking assets worth more than several European countries put together you know the normal rules are being torn up.

New International Pressure on Burmese Regime to Reform

2008-09-27T23:02+0200

The U.N. secretary-general convened the first ministerial level meeting of the so-called "Friends of Myanmar" - the other name by which Burma is known. Representatives of the five permanent Security Council members, as well as several Asian nations, the European Union, India and Norway attended the....

Kyle strengthens into hurricane off U.S. coast

2008-09-27T22:58+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened into a hurricane Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean off the northeast U.S. coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Haiti set back 'years' by hurricane

2008-09-27T22:51+0200

Sep 27, 2008 1:13 PM Recent hurricanes and storms have devastated Haiti, killing hundreds of people and destroying years of economic progress in the hemisphere's poorest nation, President Rene Preval said on Friday. He spoke after officials in Haiti reported that more than 800 people were killed....

TROPICAL STORM KYLE STRENGTHENS TO HURRICANE OFF U.S. COAST -- U

2008-09-27T22:48+0200

27 Sep 2008 20:35:53 GMT Source: Reuters TROPICAL STORM KYLE STRENGTHENS TO HURRICANE OFF U.S. COAST -- U.S. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER ...

Djibouti in urgent need of aid

2008-09-27T22:32+0200

: Julius Mwelu/IRIN NAIROBI , 12 September 2008 (IRIN) - Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary-General, warns in a new report that the gains made in reducing extreme poverty are under threat from the rise in : Shabtai Gold/IRIN JERUSALEM , 17 September 2008 (IRIN) - Economic progress has been insufficient....

From Russia to Brazil: 'Emerging' in Crisis

2008-09-27T22:29+0200

Emerging markets are expected to have the cash, the growth to weather the storm.

Hurricane watch for Maine as Kyle heads north

2008-09-27T22:23+0200

EASTPORT, Maine (AP) -- A rare hurricane watch was posted for part of the Maine coast on Saturday as Tropical Storm Kyle roared north toward the region with a threat of conditions similar to one of Ne...

Storm off Southeast coast may become tropical

2008-09-27T22:20+0200

| RALEIGH, N.C. - A gale warning was posted for most of the U.S. Southeast coast today as forecasters cautioned that a powerful storm in the Atlantic could become a tropi... (photo: FEMA / Jocelyn Augustino)

U.N. pleads for storm-wrecked Haiti

2008-09-27T22:20+0200

GONAIVES, HAITI - The U.N. World Food Program's director flew to a Haitian city still encased in mud Friday to draw global attention to the ongoing disaster that has enormously complicated the country's struggle to feed itself. The WFP said it has asked for $54 million to help Haiti recover from....

More disaster relief urged for Haiti

2008-09-27T22:20+0200

Coastal community still encased in mud after four killer storms Published on Saturday, Sep 27, 2008 Associated Press GONAIVES, HAITI: The U.N. World Food Program's director flew to a Haitian city still encased in mud Friday to draw global attention to the ongoing disaster that has enormously complicated the country's struggle to feed itself.

More disaster relief urged for Haiti

2008-09-27T22:20+0200

| Associated Press | GONAIVES, HAITI: The U.N. World Food Program's director flew to a Haitian city still encased in mud Friday to draw global attention to the ongoing disaster that has enormously com... (photo: AP Photo / Ariana Cubillos)

Haitian leader says storms set country back years

2008-09-27T22:20+0200

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Recent hurricanes and storms have devastated Haiti, killing hundreds of people and destroying years of economic progress in the hemisphere's poorest nation, President Rene Preval said Friday. He spoke after officials in Haiti reported that more than 800 people were killed....

Hurricane Kyle heads to Maine

2008-09-27T22:13+0200

A rare hurricane watch has been posted for part of the Maine coast as Tropical Storm Kyle roared north toward the region.

Bad patch for budget airlines

2008-09-27T22:12+0200

High air fares, acquisitions coming unstuck, bad commercial decisions - low-cost carriers are struck by turbulence. Will they be able to weather the storm?

Bad patch for budget airlines

2008-09-27T22:06+0200

High air fares, acquisitions coming unstuck, bad commercial decisions - low-cost carriers are struck by turbulence. Will they be able to weather the storm?

High level UN talks held to push Myanmar reforms

2008-09-27T22:06+0200

UNITED NATIONS : Permanent members of the UN Security Council and mostly Asian nations held their first ministerial meeting Saturday aimed at pushing for reforms in military-ruled Myanmar.

Corporation gears up for monsoon

2008-09-27T21:52+0200

— Photo: B. Jothi Ramalingam MOCK DRILL: Firemen demonstrating evacuation procedures at Vyasarpadi in Chennai on Saturday. CHENNAI: The Chennai Corporation on Saturday put to test its joint action plan with various government agencies for rescue operations in the event of floods during monsoon.

Corporation gears up for monsoon

2008-09-27T21:38+0200

Centre to enhance investments in genome research: Sibal

2008-09-27T21:38+0200

HYDERABAD: The Central Government has decided to substantially enhance investments in genome research and other life sciences that form the “heart of public health.” Declining to specify the quantum of investment, Union ...

Hurricane Watch for Maine as Kyle Heads North

2008-09-27T21:20+0200

Maine coast gets heavy rain and hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Kyle charges north

Highlights of offshore drilling, budget measure

2008-09-27T21:04+0200

Highlights of the spending bill sent to President Bush on Saturday that would end a freeze on more offshore oil drilling and provide money for federal agencies in the budget year that begins Wednesday.

Tennis: Roddick to face Sela in China Open men's final

2008-09-27T20:58+0200

BEIJING — Andy Roddick will take on unheralded Dudi Sela in the China Open final, while Jelena Jankovic plays Svetlana Kuznetsova in the women's title match.

The Debate Was a Tie. Now What?

2008-09-27T20:44+0200

The important issue is that the political environment is pushing the race in Obama's direction. McCain needs a very good next 39 days to curb that.

China braces for another typhoon

2008-09-27T20:36+0200

BEIJING - China was bracing for another super storm as Typhoon Jangmi was expected to hit southeast Fujian province on Monday, the provincial weather centre said.

Motor Cycling: Insect frustrates Stoner in battle for MotoGP pole

2008-09-27T20:36+0200

MOTEGI, Japan : Australia's defending world champion Casey Stoner blamed an insect for costing him pole position in the Japanese Grand Prix Saturday as he tried to close on points leader Valentino Rossi.

Tropical storm Kyle prompts hurricane watch for the Maine coast

2008-09-27T20:22+0200

Kyle expected to hit N.B., N.S. on Sunday night MIAMI - A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Maine's coast and forecasters say the centre of tropical storm Kyle is expected to pass near easte...

Indicted Louisiana congressman seeks 10th term

2008-09-27T20:04+0200

Despite a looming federal corruption trial, more campaign debt than cash and relatives who have tarnished the family name, Louisiana congressman William Jefferson is seeking a 10th term.

Haiti: Hurricanes set country back years, warns President

2008-09-27T19:41+0200

By Patrick Markey UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Recent hurricanes have devastated Haiti, killing hundreds and destroying years of fragile economic progress in the hemisphere's poorest nation, President Rene Preval said on Friday. Around 700 people were killed when the Caribbean country was....

Warriors' ratings get a lift

2008-09-27T19:39+0200

The Warriors have enjoyed a massive lift in TV support but they still have some way to go to match the popularity of the All Blacks. In fact, the nation's favourite rugby league team haven't yet managed to win as many viewers as...

Waiheke an island of discontent

2008-09-27T19:39+0200

To the many thousands who make it their summer playground, Waiheke is the perfect bolthole from big-city life. Nestled in the protective crook of the Coromandel Peninsula, the island - a 35-minute cruise from Auckland - is protected...

Red Arrows delight the crowds

2008-09-27T19:06+0200

Britain's Red Arrows produced a heart-stopping aerobatic display to round off the first day of the Malta Airshow this afternoon. The famous RAF team lit up the dull sky over St Paul's Bay with the elaborate manoeuvres that have made them famous...

Tropical Storm Kyle passing Bermuda

2008-09-27T19:05+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle was flirting with hurricane status as it passed west of Bermuda at midday Saturday.

Oil output losses worse than feared

2008-09-27T18:48+0200

By Javier Blas in London and Sheila McNulty in Houston Published: September 26 2008 00:57 | Last updated: September 26 2008 00:57 The amount of oil production losses caused by hurricanes Ike and Gustav in the energy-rich US Gulf of Mexico is far greater than initially predicted, helping to keep....

Never glad confident morning again? Fears for finance as investment banks implode

2008-09-27T18:48+0200

By Peter Thal Larsen and Francesco Guerrera Published: September 26 2008 22:20 | Last updated: September 26 2008 22:20 I nvestment bankers are not generally lost for words. But as they surveyed the battered landscape of their industry this week, many were struggling to sum up the damage the latest financial storm has inflicted.

TV: Car bomb kills 17 in Syrian capital

2008-09-27T18:37+0200

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A car bomb went off near a security complex in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Saturday, killing 17 people and injuring 14 others in the deadliest attack to strike the country in more than a decade, Syrian television reported.

Kyle prompts hurricane watch for Maine

2008-09-27T18:22+0200

A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Maine's coast and forecasters say the center of Tropical Storm Kyle is expected to pass near eastern New England.

Tropical Storm Kyle heads north

2008-09-27T18:21+0200

Storm nears hurricane strength as it moves west of Bermuda Kyle could bring as much as 6 inches of rain along East Coast Landfall in Maine -- perhaps as hurricane -- possible Sunday

Hovering And Lurching Over Storm-Torn Texas

2008-09-27T18:11+0200

You have to be prepared for just about anything when reporting a breaking story like a hurricane, but NPR's Carrie Kahn wasn't quite ready for a helicopter ride over Texas.

Rescue for miners suspended anew

2008-09-27T18:05+0200

BAGUIO CITY -- Rescue and retrieval operations at the Antamok Goldfield in Itogon, Benguet was temporarily stopped Saturday due to the sudden inflow of water caused by strong rains upstream the mine site. Engineer George Dean Baywong, mine safety officer of the Department of Environment and Natural....

:God Bless America

2008-09-27T17:57+0200

Washington Mutual Bank just went broke. The government bailout package for the financial system has yet to go anywhere in Congress. Several thousand more families lose their homes every week due to the mortgage crisis. In Texas, they’re still cleaning up the mess left by Hurricane Ike.

Tropical Storm nears hurricane force off U.S.

2008-09-27T17:55+0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened to near hurricane force over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday as it swirled on a path toward landfall between Maine and Canada's maritime provinces, U.S. forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Nears Hurricane Force Off U.S.

2008-09-27T17:53+0200

Kyle is expected to be centered near eastern New England or the Canadian maritime provinces by late on Sunday, the hurricane center said.

South Africa: Community Takes on Big Polluters

2008-09-27T17:46+0200

After years of calling on the owners of South Africa's oil refineries in Durban to upgrade their facilities to reduce pollution, local residents of the eastern port city have decided to take their case to the courts to secure a legal remedy.

Paul Newman, movie and racing icon, dead at 83

2008-09-27T17:42+0200

Paul Newman, the blue-eyed leading man who starred in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid , died Friday at 83 after a long battle with cancer. Newman was nominated six times for an Academy Award before he took home the best-actor honour for The Color of Money (1986).

Ministers promise 'real change'

2008-09-27T17:39+0200

New Health Minister Barbara Hogan has promised "real change" as new ministers and deputy ministers were sworn in.

Tropical Storm nears hurricane force off U.S.

2008-09-27T17:38+0200

27 Sep 2008 15:21:36 GMT Source: Reuters MIAMI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened to near hurricane force over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday as it swirled on a path toward landfall between Maine and Canada's maritime ...

Texas residents of ravaged peninsula head home

2008-09-27T17:35+0200

Terrie Robbins expected to find storm damage when she and other residents were allowed to return home on Bolivar Peninsula for the first time Friday since fleeing Hurricane Ike.

Car bomb near Syrian security base kills 17

2008-09-27T17:26+0200

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - A powerful car bomb exploded near a security complex in the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday, killing 17 civilians in what the interior minister described as a terrorist attack.

17 killed in massive car bombing in Damascus

2008-09-27T17:24+0200

A massive car bomb struck a crowded residential street in the Syrian capital of Damascus Saturday, killing 17 people and injuring 14 others, Syrian television reported. ...

Haiti warns hurricanes set country back years

2008-09-27T17:09+0200

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters): Recent hurricanes have devastated Haiti, killing hundreds and destroying years of fragile economic progress in the hemisphere's poorest nation, President Rene Preval said on Friday. Around 700 people were killed when the Caribbean country was battered by tropical storms Fay and Hanna.

Tropical Storm Watch issued for Bermuda as Kyle heads towards US

2008-09-27T17:09+0200

MIAMI, USA (AFP): Tropical Storm Kyle could strike the northeastern US coast and Canada as a hurricane by Monday, according to National Hurricane Center forecasts on Friday. At 2:00 pm Kyle was still far away from land, its center swirling about 445 miles southeast of Bermuda.

German, Cuban ministers discuss future of EU sanctions

2008-09-27T17:09+0200

UNITED NATIONS (AFP): The foreign ministers of Germany and Cuba met here Friday and discussed conditions for a possible end to EU sanctions against the communist state. The talks took place between Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany and Cuba's Felipe Perez Roque on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Minister highlights close friendship between Jamaica and China

2008-09-27T17:09+0200

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Dr Ronald Robinson, has expressed appreciation to China, for that country's contribution to the relief effort in Jamaica, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Gustav. Robinson was speaking at the Chinese National Day Reception.

Reid: Significant progress on bailout deal

2008-09-27T17:07+0200

Congressional negotiators are trying again Friday to reach a deal on a plan to rescue the financial industry, with many House ...

Tropical storm may pass Bermuda

2008-09-27T16:46+0200

Forecasters say the strongest winds from Tropical Storm Kyle are expected to pass west of Bermuda, but the island is expected to get some heavy rains.

Paul Newman dead at 83

2008-09-27T16:28+0200

Paul Newman, the blue-eyed leading man who starred in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid , died Friday at the age of 83 after a long battle with cancer. Newman was nominated six times for an Academy Award before he took home the best actor honour for The Color of Money (1986).

U.S. condemns massive car bomb that killed 17 in Damascus

2008-09-27T16:24+0200

The United States strongly condemned a massive blast that killed 17 people in Damascus on Saturday and immediately closed the consular section of its embassy except for emergency services for U.S. citizens. ...

FLOOD WATCH IN NEWMARKET

2008-09-27T16:22+0200

Residents of Newmarket, St Elizabeth, are now living in fear after underground water began to flood the community.

Businesswoman sentenced for ganja

2008-09-27T16:22+0200

A St Catherine woman who was caught trying to leave the island with more than 2.6 kilograms (5.75lb) of ganja in biscuits and juice will spend the next six months in prison.

About that dinner... why don't we start again

2008-09-27T16:14+0200

THEY look like a couple on their first date - she with hands coyly clasped in her lap, he smiling and giving her his full attention.

Tropical Storm Kyle heads north

2008-09-27T16:05+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle strengthened to nearly a hurricane as it churned in the Atlantic Ocean toward Bermuda late Friday.

Kyle heads towards the Maritimes

2008-09-27T15:49+0200

HALIFAX — New Brunswick appears set to bear the brunt of a tropical storm that will be “just before hurricane force” when it hits the Maritime provinces late Sunday. Environment Canada predicted Friday that tropical storm Kyle will pass directly over Saint John, N.B.

Ship sinks in storm off Bulgaria

2008-09-27T15:40+0200

A cargo ship - believed to be Ukrainian or Russian - with a crew of 13 sinks in the Black Sea off the coast of Bulgaria.

Tropical Storm Kyle passing west of Bermuda

2008-09-27T15:35+0200

The strongest winds from Tropical Storm Kyle are expected to pass well west of Bermuda, but the island will get some heavy rains, forecasters said Saturday.

Typhoon Jangmi to hit Taiwan

2008-09-27T15:26+0200

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - TAIWAN'S weather bureau on Saturday urged residents to take precautions as Typhoon Jangmi gained strength and churned towards the island. The bureau warned that the typhoon was expected to bring torrential rains across the island between Sunday and Monday and warned against flooding and mudslides in mountain regions.

Life's a detour in construction season

2008-09-27T15:21+0200

I was dragged from bed at 7:30 a.m. yesterday by a real alarm - the screams of firefighters standing in my doorway, pleading with my wife to get out of our house. I could smell gas, so I scrambled to put on my pants as I hopped to the door - but I was so groggy and panicky I got there with only one leg on.

Tainted milk crisis hits more global companies

2008-09-27T15:18+0200

The list of companies facing potential recalls grew Friday as reports of foods tainted with the industrial chemical melamine, which has been blamed in the deaths of four Chinese infants, spread to a w...

Haiti needs long-term help after storms, says UN official

2008-09-27T15:18+0200

The director of the United Nations World Food Programme has arrived in the Haitian city of Gonaives on a mission to alert the world to the need for aid after four killer storms devastated the area.

Car bomb near Syrian security base kills 17

2008-09-27T14:57+0200

27 Sep 2008 12:28:25 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds Russia, France condeming in para 18, analysis, details) By Marwan Makdessi DAMASCUS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A powerful car bomb exploded near a security complex in the Syrian capital Damascus ...

Economic woes deepen with job cuts announced

2008-09-27T14:47+0200

THERE was further evidence of an economic slowdown yesterday with hundreds of jobs threatened at a South Wales automotive factory and more than 1,000 redundancies at banking giant HSBC.

The Presidential look

2008-09-27T14:39+0200

Obama may have just scored a point's victory by standing his own in debate. -AFP

Floods kill 21 in Vietnam

2008-09-27T14:39+0200

Thousands of houses inundated or destroyed since floods and heavy rains ravaged the region. -AFP

Typhoon in Vietnam Kills 21

2008-09-27T14:02+0200

At least 21 people have lost their life and 30 were injured from flash floods caused by a typhoon in Vietnam. Four people are reported missing

Taiwan issues sea, land warning for typhoon

2008-09-27T14:00+0200

Taiwan authorities issued a sea and land warning Saturday as a powerful typhoon barreled toward the island.

Manly in grand final rematch with Storm

2008-09-27T13:51+0200

Manly will play Melbourne in next Sunday's NRL grand final after demolishing the New Zealand Warriors 32-6 in the preliminary final at Sydney Football Stadium.

Around the Nation

2008-09-27T13:37+0200

HOUSTON -- More than half a million Texas children remain out of school two weeks after Hurricane Ike raked Gulf Coast communities.

Car bomb near Syrian security centre kills 17

2008-09-27T13:17+0200

A powerful car bomb exploded near a security complex in the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday, killing 17 civilians in what the interior minister said was a terrorist attack.

Car Bomb Near Syrian Security Center Kills 17

2008-09-27T13:16+0200

DAMASCUS (Reuters) -- A powerful car bomb exploded near a security complex in the Syrian capital Damascus on September 27, killing 17 civilians in what the interior minister said was a terrorist attack.The bombing, on the road to the city's main airp ...

Car bomb kills 17 in Syrian capital

2008-09-27T13:15+0200

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- A car packed with explosives detonated on a crowded residential street Saturday, killing 17 people and wounding more than a dozen others, state-run television reported.

Credit squeezed everywhere

2008-09-27T13:06+0200

When Deb Freitag applied for a credit card so she could replace her roof, her leaky refrigerator and her old dishwasher, she was offered a $1,000 line of credit, not the $5,000 she needed.

Philanthropy Conference Announces Aid for Haiti

2008-09-27T13:06+0200

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- Former president Bill Clinton concluded his fourth annual philanthropy conference Friday by joining actor Matt Damon and rap artist Wyclef Jean in announcing about $100 million in recovery aid to hurricane-ravaged Haiti.

Texas residents of ravaged peninsula head home

2008-09-27T13:02+0200

Sat, Sep 27, 2008 Terrie Robbins expected to find storm damage when she and other residents were allowed to return home on Bolivar Peninsula for the first time Friday since fleeing Hurricane Ike.

Deaths from Vietnam floods rise to 25

2008-09-27T13:00+0200

Floods triggered by Typhoon Hagupit have killed at least 25 people in northern Vietnam and the toll could increase as information from isolated villages trickles in, disaster officials said Saturday.

Suu Kyi's Myanmar democracy party marks 20-year anniversary

2008-09-27T12:59+0200

YANGON: Myanmar police kept guard outside the headquarters of Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party Saturday as it marked its 20th anniversary, joined by the country's longest-held prisoner.

Car bomb near Syrian security centre kills 17

2008-09-27T12:56+0200

27 Sep 2008 10:50:35 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds witness accounts, details) By Marwan Makdessi DAMASCUS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A powerful car bomb exploded near a security complex in the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday, killing 17 ...

wasl seeks expert advice from Dr. Edward Blakely on 'sustainable development'

2008-09-27T12:47+0200

wasl, the asset management group owned by Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC), today announced that it will seek expert advice from Dr. Edward Blakely, an internationally acclaimed strategist in urban planning and re-development, to assist wasl in developing its strategy on 'corporate....

Zimbabwe: Power-Sharing Deal Looking Precarious

2008-09-27T12:40+0200

A Zimbabwe power-sharing deal brokered by South Africa's former president, Thabo Mbeki, appears to be unravelling.

Gambia: What's On - Omsla - an Emerging Force in the UK Reggae Scene

2008-09-27T12:10+0200

The Gambia's International reggae dancehall star, Omsla Baru, still remains a big reggae dancehall star in the United Kingdom, according to reports reaching What's On.

TV: Car bomb kills 17, wounds 14 in Syrian capital

2008-09-27T11:55+0200

A car packed with explosives detonated on a crowded residential street Saturday, killing 17 people and wounding more than a dozen others, state-run television reported.

Tropical Storm Kyle strengthens in open Atlantic

2008-09-27T11:31+0200

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Kyle has strengthened as it churns through the open Atlantic, south of Bermuda.

Tainted milk crisis hits more global companies

2008-09-27T11:23+0200

Snackers, beware: Your favorite chocolate or creamy treats might contain milk contaminated with melamine.

Rescue plan hope buoys storm-tossed Wall Street

2008-09-27T11:20+0200

Wall Street shares rallied in the last hour of trade yesterday evening as investors pinned their hopes, once again, on a $700bn US government financial rescue package making it over the line.

Gas shortage wipes out weekend plans

2008-09-27T10:51+0200

This is how serious the Southeastern gas shortage has become: There's talk of calling off college football.

Washington in 5 Minutes

2008-09-27T10:51+0200

Several groups urged Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Friday to use emergency powers to extend the Oct. 6 voter registration deadline for Texas counties hit hardest by Hurricane Ike.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 26: US crude dived below the US$100 per barrel mark for the first time since 27th Feb 2008 to settle at US$91.49 per barrel on 16th Sep 2008, before recovering to US$104.55 per barre

2008-09-27T10:36+0200

l on 19th Sep 2008. US crude fell 8.6% during the review period (Aug 19-Sep 19, 2008).Worldwide credit crunch in the aftermath of subprime crisis, appreciation of the US dollar to a one-year high against the Euro, minimal damage from Hurricane Gustav overwhelmed the geo-political risk arising from....

Haitian Leader Says Storms Set Country Back Years

2008-09-27T10:33+0200

The regional representative of the Red Cross in port of Gonaives told Reuters 520 bodies had been discovered in that city alone.

Banbridge is just booming

2008-09-27T10:30+0200

A SMALL Ulster market town has emerged as a UK hotspot for bringing up a family - according to statistics. (26/09/2008 15:30:01)

Banbridge is just booming

2008-09-27T10:27+0200

A SMALL Ulster market town has emerged as a UK hotspot for bringing up a family - according to statistics. (26/09/2008 15:30:01)

Typhoon Jangmi expected to land in east China

2008-09-27T10:15+0200

Super strong typhoon Jangmi is expected to hit land in east China's Fujian Province on Monday evening or night and could "severely" affect the province, said the Fujian meteorological center on Saturday. Before its landfall in Fujian, Jangmi will hit land in Taiwan between Sunday evening and Monday morning, the center said.

Lorenzo on MotoGP pole with record time

2008-09-27T10:05+0200

Spanish MotoGP rookie Jorge Lorenzo has shattered the course record to take pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix with Valentino Rossi fourth.

Flash Floods Kill 21 in Northern Vietnam

2008-09-27T09:56+0200

Four people were not yet accounted for since floods hits the northern areas and 30 were injured, the government said.

Taiwan Issues Land, Sea Warning on Typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-27T09:56+0200

A typhoon earlier this month killed 12 people in Taiwan from mudslides, raging waters and a collapsed bridge.

China biggest carbon polluter, world levels at record: scientists

2008-09-27T09:34+0200

PARIS (AFP) -- China has leapfrogged the United States as the world's biggest carbon emitter and India is heading for third place, scientists said on Friday in a report that warned global greenhouse-gas levels were scaling record peaks. The report, by a research consortium called the Global Carbon....

Tropical storm Kyle heads for New Brunswick

2008-09-27T09:32+0200

New Brunswick appears set to bear the brunt of a tropical storm that will be ''just before hurricane force'' when it hits the Maritime provinces late tomorrow.Environment Canada predicted yesterday that tropical storm Kyle will pass directly over Saint John, bringing up to 100 millimetres of rain and sustained winds of 90 kilometres an hour.

Vancouver gives green light to electric cars

2008-09-27T09:32+0200

Vancouver is about to become the first major Canadian city that allows manufactured electric cars on its streets.That has local electric-car enthusiasts predicting that the city's aggressive leadership will produce a rush to buy electric cars and spur manufacturers to push harder on developing and producing new models.

Weathering a correction, Bay Street-style

2008-09-27T09:32+0200

In the bars around Bay and Wellington, the big screens show a different kind of sport, as befits the brokers and bankers who frequent them.Yet, even as the stock tickers rolled yesterday, leaving trails of blood-red arrows pointing downward, the brave bellied up and tried to make the best of it.

Economic woes deepen with job cuts announced across Britain

2008-09-27T09:31+0200

THERE was further evidence of an economic slowdown yesterday with hundreds of jobs threatened at a South Wales automotive factory and more than 1,000 redundancies at banking giant HSBC.

California Academy of Sciences designs sustainability

2008-09-27T09:28+0200

Art and nature coexist in Renzo Piano's creation. RENZO PIANO'S original concept for the new California Academy of Sciences building in Golden Gate Park was elegantly simple: Slice out a huge, rectangular section of the park landscape, lift it 36 feet into the air and slide a new piece of architecture underneath.

Obama passes threshold test

2008-09-27T09:22+0200

Neither Barack Obama nor John McCain landed a knockout blow in their first presidential debate, but the youthful Democrat may have just scored a points victory by standing his own.

Taiwan issues sea, land warning for typhoon

2008-09-27T09:21+0200

Taiwan authorities issued a sea and land warning Saturday as a powerful typhoon barreled toward the island. read more

NASA allowed to continue sending astronauts on Soyuz spacecraft

2008-09-27T09:13+0200

Without authorization to spend tax dollars on Russian Soyuz spacecraft and other space services, NASA would have been unable to get to the space station just as the $100-billion complex is finally finished and ready for full-time science. The Soyuz capsules are the only available vehicles capable of....

Taiwan issues sea, land warning for typhoon

2008-09-27T09:04+0200

Taiwan authorities issued a sea and land warning Saturday as a powerful typhoon barreled toward the island. The Central Weather Bureau urged residents in eastern and northern Taiwan to beware of strong winds and heavy rains being whipped up by Typhoon Jangmi.

China braces for super typhoon

2008-09-27T08:52+0200

China was bracing for another super storm as Typhoon Jangmi was expected to hit southeast Fujian province on Monday, the provincial weather centre said.

Sens. Reid and Dodd Deliver Remarks On the Bailout Bill

2008-09-27T08:48+0200

SEN. CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, D-CONN. [*] REID: I think it's fair to say that we're making progress. I think it's very fair to say that. As you know, a meeting was convened last night at 8 o'clock. And a few hours later, Senator Dodd and I talked sometime around 11 o'clock last night.

Typhoon Hagupit leaves 26 dead in Vietnam

2008-09-27T08:42+0200

Landslides and flooding caused by Typhoon Hagupit has claimed 26 lives in Vietnam, the Vietnam News reported on Saturday, citing figures from the National Committee for Flood and Storm Control. A landslide in northern province of Son La killed 13 people and left one missing.

Cuba on alert for another hurricane

2008-09-27T08:42+0200

Cuban authorities Friday issued an alert that Tropical Storm Kyle was turning into hurricane and would hit the island country. Kyle, some 815 km south-southwest of the Bermuda Island in the Atlantic Ocean, is picking up its strength and heading to the West Indies with a speed of 19 km per hour, Meteorology Institute (Insment) said.

Floods kill at least 25, injure 27 in Vietnam

2008-09-27T08:28+0200

HANOI: The death toll from floods in northern Vietnam triggered by Typhoon Hagupit has risen to at least 25 while four others are missing, disaster officials said Saturday.

Taiwan issues sea, land warning for typhoon

2008-09-27T08:21+0200

Floods kill 25 in Vietnam

2008-09-27T08:17+0200

The death toll from floods in northern Vietnam triggered by Typhoon Hagupit has risen to at least 25 while four others are missing, disaster officials said Saturday.

Taiwan braces for Typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-27T08:05+0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Taiwan authorities have issued a sea and land warning as a powerful typhoon barrels toward the island. The Central Weather Bureau urged residents in eastern and northern Taiwan on Saturday to beware of strong winds and heavy rains being whipped up by Typhoon Jangmi. The bureau says that as of 12:15 p.

Obama and McCain trade barbs in shadow of collapse

2008-09-27T08:00+0200

U.S. presidential rivals largely agree on bailout, saving sharpest blows for Iraq in their first television debate

Tropical storm Kyle strengthens in open Atlantic

2008-09-27T07:57+0200

MIAMI - Tropical storm Kyle is approaching hurricane strength as it chugs north in the open Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center says Kyle's top sustained winds have increased to 113 km/h. For...

Gas Shortage Wipes Out Southern Weekend

2008-09-27T07:57+0200

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How Sarah Palin Rallied Pakistan's Feminists

2008-09-27T07:38+0200

Flirtatious remarks by President Zardari unleash a firestorm of criticism in Pakistan

Flash floods kill 21 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-27T07:37+0200

HANOI (Reuters) - Flash floods from a powerful typhoon that swept through the Philippines and China earlier in the week have killed at least 21 people in Vietnam, the government said on Saturday.

Taiwan issues land, sea warning on Typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-27T07:37+0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan issued land and sea warning on Saturday as the 15th typhoon of this year headed towards the south coast.

Flash floods kill 21 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-27T07:20+0200

Flash floods from a powerful typhoon that swept through the Philippines and China earlier in the week have killed at least 21 people in Vietnam, the government said on Saturday. Thousands of homes were either washed away or destroyed in northern Vietnam as typhoon Hagupit brought heavy rains and....

What we must do to get the monkey off our backs

2008-09-27T07:19+0200

ONCE upon a time, in a village, a man showed up and told the villagers that he would buy monkeys at €10 each. The villagers, aware that the area had plenty of monkeys, went to the forest and started hunting them. The man bought hundreds of monkeys at €10 each, and the villagers began to slow their efforts.

Gas shortage leads to fights, threatens college football in South

2008-09-27T07:12+0200

Gas shortages are afflicting drivers across the Southeast. Some of the problems were caused by Hurricane Ike affecting oil production and refining along the Gulf Coast, but empty gas pumps also are being blamed on the consumers themselves.

Roland's horn --

2008-09-27T07:08+0200

In the classic medieval epic poem, "Song of Roland", Charlemagne's right hand man leads in the battle at Roncevaux pass against superior odds, fighting but refusing to blow his horn to summon help until, unfortunately, it is too late for help to arrive in time.

Typhoon Hagupit death toll in Vietnam rises to 22

2008-09-27T07:06+0200

Floods triggered by Typhoon Hagupit have killed at least 22 people in northern Vietnam and the death toll could increase as information from isolated villages trickles in, disaster officials said Saturday. In the worst-hit province of Son La, floodwaters swept at least eight people away and another....

Flash floods kill 21 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-27T07:01+0200

High level UN talks set to grapple with Myanmar issue

2008-09-27T06:57+0200

UNITED NATIONS: Ministers from UN Security Council permanent member states and mostly Asian nations are to hold their first meeting Saturday aimed at pushing for reforms in military-ruled Myanmar.

Floods kill 21, injure 27 in Vietnam

2008-09-27T06:57+0200

HANOI: The death toll from floods in northern Vietnam triggered by Typhoon Hagupit has risen to at least 21 while four others are missing, authorities said Saturday.

Another US Bank Collapses - THISDAY - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-09-27T06:53+0200

The financial crisis rocking the US yesterday claimed one of the largest banks in the country, Washington Mutual Inc (WaMu), raising fears that more financial institutions may collapse. This comes as the US Congress and President George W. Bush failed on Thursday to reach a conclusion on the details....

Deaths from floods in Vietnam rise to 22

2008-09-27T06:45+0200

German police storm KLM jet to arrest 2

2008-09-27T06:41+0200

The police said the two men, identified only as a 23-year-old Somali and a 24-year-old German of Somali descent, were suspected of being linked to terrorism.

Cuba on alert for another hurricane

2008-09-27T06:26+0200

HAVANA - Cuban authorities Friday issued an alert that Tropical Storm Kyle was turning into hurricane and would hit the island country. Kyle, some 815 km south-southwest of the Bermuda Island in the Atlantic Ocean, is picking up its strength and heading to the West Indies with a speed of 19 km per hour, Meteorology Institute (Insment) said.

Shelter From a Storm

2008-09-27T06:25+0200

AYOUNG WOMAN in Montgomery County recently sought help because she was being abused by the father of her two children. Her quest started at 7:30 in the morning, and over the next 12 hours, she crisscrossed the county going to different offices for medical attention, police intervention, legal advice and counseling.

Floods kill 21 in Vietnam

2008-09-27T06:23+0200

The death toll from floods in northern Vietnam triggered by Typhoon Hagupit has risen to at least 21 while four others are missing, authorities have said.

Floods kill 21 in Vietnam

2008-09-27T06:22+0200

HANOI: The death toll from floods in northern Vietnam triggered by Typhoon Hagupit has risen to at least 21 while four others are...

Don't panic: banks resilient enough to weather storm

2008-09-27T06:19+0200

Banks could end up merging or being taken over, but there should not be any risk to depositors' money

Taiwan issues land and sea warning on Typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-27T06:19+0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan issued land and sea warning Saturday as the 15th typhoon of this year headed towards the south coast.

CWB issues sea warning for typhoon; land warning expected

2008-09-27T06:17+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) issued late last night a sea warning for Typhoon Jangmi and is expected to sound the land warning today as the 15th storm in the Western Pacific this year is set to bring heavy rains to Taiwan over the weekend.

Tropical Storm Kyle strengthens in Atlantic

2008-09-27T06:17+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Kyle has strengthened as it churns through the open Atlantic, south of Bermuda.

Canadian found guilty in plot to behead the prime minister

2008-09-27T06:17+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A Canadian man accused of participating in military exercises and firearms training as part of a group authorities say plotted to storm Parliament and behead the prime minister was found guilty Thursday.

Credit markets show strained banking system

2008-09-27T06:17+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Troubled credit markets suggest the global banking system remains under stress amid fears of further collapse despite efforts of central banks to stimulate lending, analysts say.

Oil prices fall over concerns from faltering U.S. bailout talks

2008-09-27T06:17+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Oil prices fell below US$105 a barrel Friday on investor concerns that faltering negotiations in Washington may sabotage a bailout plan to stabilize the U.S. financial system, which could curb global growth and undermine crude demand.

Tainted milk crisis hits more global companies

2008-09-27T06:17+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Snackers beware: Oreo fillings contain no milk, but chocolate-filled Koala brand cookies and White Rabbit creamy candies do.

Flash floods kill 21 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-27T06:05+0200

Flash floods from a powerful typhoon that swept through the Philippines and China earlier in the week have killed at least 21 people in Vietnam, the government said.

Taiwan issues land, sea warning on Typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-27T05:58+0200

27 Sep 2008 03:23:57 GMT Source: Reuters TAIPEI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan issued land and sea warning on Saturday as the 15th typhoon of this year headed towards the south coast. Typhoon Jangmi, 600 km (373 miles) southeast of Taiwan at ...

Flash floods kill 21 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-27T05:58+0200

27 Sep 2008 03:21:36 GMT Source: Reuters HANOI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Flash floods from a powerful typhoon that swept through the Philippines and China earlier in the week have killed at least 21 people in Vietnam, the government said on ...

Taiwan issues land, sea warning on Typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-27T05:49+0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan issued land and sea warning Saturday as the 15th typhoon of this year headed toward the south coast.

Flash floods kill 21 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-27T05:49+0200

HANOI (Reuters) - Flash floods from a powerful typhoon that swept through the Philippines and China earlier in the week have killed at least 21 people in Vietnam, the government said Saturday.

Flash floods kill 21 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-27T05:49+0200

HANOI (Reuters) - Flash floods from a powerful typhoon that swept through the Philippines and China earlier in the week have killed at least 21 people in Vietnam, the government said Saturday.

Gas Shortage Wipes Out Southern Weekend

2008-09-27T05:48+0200

Weeks after Hurricane Ike shut down Gulf Coast refineries and dried up interstate pipelines, some panicked drivers are still waiting in long lines to top off their tanks at the few stations with fuel.

Get ready for more gas shortages

2008-09-27T05:42+0200

While Congress and Bush administration officials have been working to complete a bailout plan and stem the financial contagion on Wall Street, a different kind of economic crisis emerged across the South this week: A severe, hurricane-related gasoline shortage has curtailed trucking from Atlanta to Asheville, N.

Texas residents of ravaged peninsula head home

2008-09-27T05:27+0200

Terrie Robbins expected to find storm damage when she and other residents were allowed to return home on Bolivar Peninsula for the first time Friday since fleeing Hurricane Ike.

Sep26 The Barbuda dilemma - Post factum nullum consilium (After the deed is done consultation is useless)

2008-09-27T05:26+0200

by E. T. Henry For the past 30 years, an industry that began with the establishment of a company in Barbuda called Red Jacket Mines and subsequently changed name and ownership by shareholders during the succeeding years, has systematically removed millions of tons of sand from the island of Barbuda....

Sep26 More rain expected over the weekend

2008-09-27T05:26+0200

by Brian Ho Thanks to the little more than normal humidity of the air, Antigua and Barbuda is presently experiencing occasional showers and thunderstorms. According to Lorne Salmon, meteorologist, these are expected to continue sporadically over the course of the weekend.

Stoner sets the pace

2008-09-27T05:10+0200

MOTEGI: Casey Stoner outpaced his rivals in official practice yesterday for the Japanese Grand Prix, boosting his last-ditch bid to overtake points leader Valentino Rossi (pic) and retain his world title. The Australian Ducati rider clocked 1min 48.121sec in time trials with Dani Pedrosa second at 1:48.

Typhoon Hagupit leaves 17 dead in S. China

2008-09-27T05:00+0200

Typhoon Hagupit left Yangjiang city tattered in south China's Guangdong Province. Typhoon Hagupit left 17 people dead and two others missing in the southern Chinese city of Yangjiang, the local government said on Friday. Hagupit-triggered floods and high winds affected more than 1.5 million residents in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province.

Climate change hot topic at UNGA debate

2008-09-27T05:00+0200

UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Climate change was a hot topic at the general debate Friday during the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, with urgent calls for global efforts in cutting greenhouse gas emissions, especially from small island nations.

Climate change hot topic at UNGA debate

2008-09-27T04:52+0200

Climate change was a hot topic at the general debate Friday during the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, with urgent calls for global efforts in cutting greenhouse gas emissions, especially from small island nations. Prime Minister David Thompson of Barbados, which has just....

Typhoon Hagupit leaves 17 dead, two missing in S Chinese city

2008-09-27T04:52+0200

Typhoon Hagupit left 17 people dead and two others missing in the southern Chinese city of Yangjiang, the local government said on Friday. Hagupit-triggered floods and high winds affected more than 1.5 million residents in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province.

Storm slapped with record fine

2008-09-27T04:41+0200

The NRL today imposed a record $50,000 fine on the Melbourne Storm for comments made by coach Craig Bellamy and chief executive Brian Waldron following their team's 28-0 preliminary final win over Cronulla last night. NRL chief executive David Gallop described the remarks by Bellamy and Waldron as....

Haiti president asks U.N. for long-term help

2008-09-27T04:00+0200

An additional $17 million has been given in bilateral aid. The U.S. Agency for International Development has pledged $29 million in humanitarian assistance. Haiti faced a long road to self-sufficiency even before Fay, Gustav, Hanna and Ike left their crisscrossing trails of destruction.

Haiti warns hurricanes set country back years

2008-09-27T04:00+0200

By Patrick Markey UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Recent hurricanes have devastated Haiti, killing hundreds and destroying years of fragile economic progress in the hemisphere's poorest nation, President Rene Preval said on Friday. Around 700 people were killed when the Caribbean country was battered by....

We have reports of soldiers encouraging militancy, says CDS, Dike - Vanguard - Fastnews Nigerian Oil & Gas News

2008-09-27T03:52+0200

The CDS also has information that some soldiers attached to the JTF encourage illegal bunkering in the area. He has also been informed of extortions and harassment of the people in the area by the soldiers. Dike made this revelation during his visit to the Niger Delta, last week.

Oil prices decline slightly as US bailout talks continue, weigh on ... - amNewYork - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-09-27T03:52+0200

NEW YORK (AP) _ Oil prices fell just over $1 a barrel Friday as a U.S. financial bailout plan remained stuck in legislative limbo, raising investor worries that the economic crisis could deepen and further erode domestic energy demand. Crude's fall erased some of the previous day's gains, though....

Haitian leader says storms set country back years

2008-09-27T03:47+0200

Congolese refugees flee to Southern Sudan after LRA attacks

2008-09-27T03:47+0200

September 26, 2008 (GANGURA, Western Equatoria) Hundreds of Congolese refugees have fled to neighbouring Sudan following attacks by the Ugandan rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a southern Sudan humanitarian agency today. "Tenths of hundreds of Congolese refugees fled their villages in the....

San Francisco Academy of Sciences Going Platinum-Green with Help of SWA Group Landscape Architecture

2008-09-27T03:30+0200

The new San Francisco Academy of Sciences, opening Sept. 27, is expected to be awarded a Platinum-LEED rating for its sustainability characteristics, ...

Velocity Express Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Year End Results

2008-09-27T03:30+0200

Velocity Express Corporation (NASDAQ: VEXP - News), the nation's largest provider of time definite regional delivery solutions, announced unaudited operating ...

Hurricane Relief Effort Revives Debate Over US Cuba Policy

2008-09-27T03:29+0200

Donations pour in from Cuban exiles and other Miami communities to help hurricane survivors in Cuba. The headquarters of the Daughters of Charity is at the center of the relief drive. "The Daughters of Charity is one of five groups that is authorized to bring humanitarian aid into Cuba," according to spokesman Erick Aracil.

Haitian leader says storms set country back years

2008-09-27T03:23+0200

27 Sep 2008 01:01:11 GMT Source: Reuters (Recasts with mounting death toll in Haiti, details) By Patrick Markey UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Recent hurricanes and storms have devastated Haiti, killing hundreds of people and ...

Parashat Nitzavim/Rosh Hashana: Formidable family festivals

2008-09-27T02:59+0200

We're entering a period in which anything not crucially important is put off until "after the holidays."

Begemann taking EA Futures by storm

2008-09-27T02:56+0200

Germany’s Andre Begemann is proving a hard nut to crack in this year’s ITF Men’s Futures. The 24-year-old on Thursday moved a step closer to his third successive Futures title after knocking out Italy’s Marco Bella in the quarter-finals of the third leg which is being staged in Kampala, Uganda.

Haitian city encased in mud needs global help to battle hunger, poverty

2008-09-27T02:56+0200

GONAIVES, Haiti - The UN World Food Program's director flew to a Haitian city still encased in mud Friday to draw global attention to the ongoing disaster that has enormously complicated the country's...

Texas residents of ravaged peninsula head home

2008-09-27T02:54+0200

Terrie Robbins expected to find storm damage when she and other residents were allowed to return home on Bolivar Peninsula for ...

US workers learn to say namaste

2008-09-27T02:16+0200

In 2006, Nielsen, the company that does the TV ratings and has its global operations centre here, was bought by a group of six private equity firms for just under $10 billion.

CFB: Failing to win the 'Little One' has USC in big trouble again

2008-09-27T02:06+0200

Wait a timber-lodge, Mike Riley, Trojans-killer minute: USC wasn't supposed to lose to that OSU.

Rival Republican bailout plan poses stark alternative

2008-09-27T01:55+0200

WASHINGTON : Whether House Republicans accomplish what they sought by introducing a sketchy but distinctly contrarian alternative to the Bush administration's bailout plan depends on how they int...

16 dead, 3 missing in floods

2008-09-27T01:55+0200

Seven people were reported dead and three missing in Son La province, said VTV. Five people died in Bac Giang province and four in Lang Son. According to state-run television, 13 others have been in...

Tropical Storm Kyle heads towards northeastern US, Canada

2008-09-27T01:55+0200

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Kyle could strike the northeastern US coast and Canada as a hurricane by Monday, according to National Hurricane Centre forecasts on Friday. At 1800 GMT Kyle was still far away ...

Russia challenges west with nuclear overhaul

2008-09-27T01:30+0200

President announces plan in major military exercise as Kremlin plans to increase defence spending by 27%

Jonathan Freedland: George Osborne has the potential to leave Labour floundering

2008-09-27T01:30+0200

Jonathan Freedland: Saddled with a religious conviction in the free market, it is action not rhetoric that will get the Tories out of a corner

Leading Article: Be in no doubt: Britain too is in the centre of this storm

2008-09-27T01:23+0200

It seems likely there will, in the end, be an agreement between the United States administration and Congress on the grand plan to bail out Wall Street and kick-start the US financial system. The stakes the survival of the American financial system are simply too high for some form of deal not to be reached.

Flemish coastline: Golden shores

2008-09-27T01:23+0200

The golden sands seem to stretch on forever, disappearing into a dreamy haze in the distance. The sea is a dramatic arena of moving colour, rapidly fluctuating from bright sparkling blue in the sunshine to an almost amethyst hue as the sky becomes overcast.

Danube Express: Awaken, not stirred

2008-09-27T01:23+0200

Glamorous, sure. But would 007 have approved? As the Danube Express, Europe's newest luxury train, majestically pulls out of Berlin's austere Schönefeld Airport station for its maiden journey to Budapest last week, I'm thinking of the world's favourite secret agent, and Ian Fleming's words in From Russia with Love.

The Analyst: Discover a new world of potential

2008-09-27T01:23+0200

Recently I have concentrated on the UK market, but one theme I keep returning to in this column is the industrial revolution going on in emerging markets. This week I am looking at two funds: Allianz RCM BRIC Stars and Aberdeen Emerging Markets. These markets have suffered big falls over the past....

US workers learn to say namaste

2008-09-27T01:16+0200

In 2006, Nielsen, the company that does the TV ratings and has its global operations centre here, was bought by a group of six private equity firms for just under $10 billion.

MFI directors in management buyout talks

2008-09-27T01:11+0200

Directors of MFI were in talks over a possible management buyout last night after a week spent seeking emergency funding for the struggling furniture group.

Frightened Myanmar protesters

2008-09-27T01:08+0200

YANGON: Armed police in trucks patrolled Myanmar’s main city on Friday as frightened protesters stayed home on the anniversary of last year’s brutal m

Oil falls $3 on doubts over US rescue plan

2008-09-27T01:08+0200

LONDON: Oil was down around $3 on Friday, pressured by concerns over the financial market crisis after talks between US politicians over a bailout pac

Palm oil gains on short-covering

2008-09-27T01:08+0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian crude palm oil futures rose 1.5 per cent on Friday as investors took up positions ahead of the holidays next week, but traders

Tropical Storm Kyle heads towards northeastern US, Canada

2008-09-27T00:53+0200

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Kyle could strike the northeastern US coast and Canada as a hurricane by Monday, according to National Hurricane Centre forecasts on Friday.

Germany arrests two terror suspects on plane

2008-09-27T00:52+0200

BERLIN: German police boarded a Dutch airliner at Cologne airport and arrested two men suspected of planning to take part in terrorist attacks, a spokesman said. The police spokesman identified the suspected militants, on a KLM aircraft about to take off from Cologne airport for Amsterdam, as a....

New Zealand slips into recession

2008-09-27T00:52+0200

WELLINGTON: New Zealand fell into recession for the first time in more than a decade in the second quarter, likely ensuring more central bank rate cuts as it grapples with the rising threat of the global credit crisis. It joins Ireland and Estonia, although fear of recession is hanging over many....

Oil prices down as US financial bailout talks stuck in legislative ... - The Energy News - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-09-27T00:51+0200

Oil prices down as U.S. financial bailout talks stuck in legislative limbo NEW YORK _ Oil prices fell just over US$1 a barrel Friday as a U.S. financial bailout plan remained stuck in legislative limbo, raising investor worries that the economic crisis could deepen and further erode energy demand in the United States.

Caked in mud, city reflects Haiti crisis

2008-09-27T00:47+0200

The U.N. World Food Program's director flew to a Haitian city still encased in mud Friday to draw global attention to the ongoing disaster that has derailed the country's struggle to feed itself.

Witness Says Police Probed Krajina Looting

2008-09-27T00:42+0200

But he tells judges that over-stretched force struggled to address all suspected crimes in region. By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 570, 26-Sep-08)

National › Japan ups food import inspection amid China milk product scare

2008-09-27T00:37+0200

A major Japanese food manufacturer has found traces of an industrial chemical in some of its products that were made in China, as a food…

2 weeks after Ike, kids still not in school

2008-09-27T00:32+0200

Since Hurricane Ike knocked out power at their elementary school two weeks ago, Jakin and Jared Cordova have been playing a lot of video games.

Neways Opens New Facility and Joins with Globus Relief in Aid Effort

2008-09-27T00:27+0200

Neways International opens its state-of-the-art warehouse facility Friday, Sept. 26 and fills a shipping container for Globus Relief with more than 700 ...

Crosstex Energy Provides Operational Assessment of Texas and Louisiana Facilities after Hurricane Ike

2008-09-27T00:27+0200

Crosstex Energy, L.P. (NASDAQ: XTEX) (the Partnership) announced today that the majority of its assets in Texas and Louisiana sustained minimal physical ...

British PM Calls for Global Action on Financial Crisis

2008-09-27T00:10+0200

Mr. Brown was one of several world leaders speaking at the U.N. General Assembly's annual debate on Friday

Oil falls below $105 on financial market turmoil

2008-09-27T00:06+0200

LONDON: Oil was down around $3 on Friday, pressured by concerns over the financial market crisis after talks between US politicians over a bailout package stalled. The $700 billion deal to rescue the faltering US financial system hit a wall on Thursday amid bickering between Democrats and Republicans.

Review: Iraq tale 'Lucky Ones' wallows in artifice

2008-09-26T23:39+0200

Published Date: September 27, 2008 Soldiers might be clamoring to re-enlist if they all saw as much action in their homecoming as the threesome in "The Lucky Ones." Returning to combat could seem like a picnic in comparison with the tumult these three endure once back on U.S. soil.

Haiti president asks UN for long-term help to recover from killer storms

2008-09-26T23:32+0200

Haiti's president implored leaders at the UN General Assembly on Friday to commit to long-term solutions to help his nation after a series of hurricanes and tropical storms killed hundreds. Though thanking the international community for food aid and other assistance, President Rene Preval said he....

Never glad confident morning again? Fears for finance as investment banks implode

2008-09-26T23:28+0200

Oil stuck in holding pattern

2008-09-26T23:26+0200

Crude settles under $107 a barrel as market awaits outcome of talks on financial rescue package

Rival Republican bailout plan poses stark alternative

2008-09-26T23:25+0200

House Republicans implied that their rival proposal could reduce the panic and jump-start financial markets without putting taxpayer money at risk.

Resort in Rangel scandal unaware of flap

2008-09-26T23:25+0200

Sep. 26--Ground zero for the tax scandal involving U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., is a secluded high-end beach resort beside a two-lane road lined with lush tropical vegetation.

Evening news 26.9.2008.

2008-09-26T23:23+0200

Croatia (Un)safe Country Three of the most wanted men in the country – the minister of the interior, the state prosecutor and the head of police - finally found themselves at the same place and the same time – before the Committee for Internal Affairs and National Security – defending their work and actions in 2007.

Ranbaxy shares tumble despite reassurance

2008-09-26T23:21+0200

Even as the country's largest drugmaker Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd reassured that all its drugs are safe and effective including the three generic HIV/AIDS drugs manufactured at the two suspect facilities, the company's share price tumbled at both BSE and NSE to touch an intra day low of of Rs 269.

Ranbaxy shares tumble despite reassurance

2008-09-26T23:14+0200

16 dead, 3 missing in floods

2008-09-26T23:01+0200

FLOOD triggered by typhoon Hagupit in northern Vietnam have killed 16 people while three others were missing, state television said today. 4:00am (AEST)

TEL Offshore Trust Announces Third Quarter 2008 Distribution

2008-09-26T22:56+0200

TEL OFFSHORE TRUST (NASDAQ: TELOZ) announced the Trust's quarterly distribution for the third quarter of 2008. The amount available for distribution ...

Gas shortage leads to fights, threatens football

2008-09-26T22:55+0200

Gas shortages following Hurricane Ike are still plaguing the Southeast CNN affiliates report on angry drivers and station owners with nothing to sell Gas is so short that the Georgia-Alabama game shou...

Tropical Storm Kyle gets stronger

2008-09-26T22:55+0200

A tropical storm watch has been issued for Bermuda Forecasters say storm could become a hurricane by Saturday night Tropical Storm Kyle grows stronger as it swirls in the open Atlantic

U.S. TV cameras follow famous captain to St. John's courthouse

2008-09-26T22:52+0200

An American TV crew followed a fishing captain to the provincial courthouse in St. John's Friday after a U.S. swordfish boat was charged with illegal fishing.

Vietnam floods kill 16: state media

2008-09-26T22:51+0200

Floods triggered by typhoon Hagupit in northern Vietnam have killed 16 people while three others were missing, state television said.

Melbourne Storm into another grand final

2008-09-26T22:51+0200

Melbourne have qualified for their third successive NRL grand final and the chance to defend their premiership with a comprehensive 28-0 win over Cronulla.

China world's biggest polluter

2008-09-26T22:49+0200

China has leapfrogged the United States as the world's biggest carbon emitter and India is heading for third place, scientists say.

Haiti president asks U.N. for long-term help

2008-09-26T22:48+0200

Haiti's president implored leaders at the U.N. General Assembly on Friday to commit to long-term solutions to help his nation ...

INTERVIEW-Rice says U.S. will emerge stronger from crisis

2008-09-26T22:43+0200

26 Sep 2008 20:40:45 GMT Source: Reuters By Sue Pleming NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Friday the United States would emerge stronger from the financial crisis and there had been no talk of ...

To the Contractors of Death: - It is Allah Who Giveth and Allah Who Taketh (Opinion)

2008-09-26T22:09+0200

The current increase in the death contracts being awarded to elements of an ugly subculture, which has been embedded throughout the various countries of the world, especially where there is already a predominant Moslem population or where a significant Moslem minority exists, inescapably points to a.

Oil falls amid concern over bank bailout

2008-09-26T22:02+0200

Oil prices fell just over $1 a barrel Friday as a U.S. financial bailout plan remained stuck in legislative limbo, raising investor worries that the economic crisis could deepen.

US economy The men in charge of saving the world squabble in the face of Armageddon

2008-09-26T21:58+0200

Toby Harnden on how efforts to agree a 700 billion bailout of the US economy descended into pantomime

Tropical Storm Kyle strengthens in open Atlantic

2008-09-26T21:54+0200

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Kyle has strengthened as it churns through the open Atlantic, south of Bermuda.

Hell hath no fury like a man whoâ€™s broke - Daily Sun - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-09-26T21:50+0200

Hell hath no fury like a man who’s broke By Funke Egbemode (egbemode@sunnewsonline.com) Saturday, September 27, 2008 Have you noticed that the most difficult men to live with are those without jobs or those who are broke? If you don’t believe me, wait until your man loses out in a business deal and....

Oil prices fall as US bailout plan in doubt - eTaiwan News - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-09-26T21:50+0200

Oil prices pulled back Friday as political rancor threw a U.S. financial bailout proposal into doubt, deepening investor fears of a protracted and painful economic downturn that would further erode America's energy demand. Crude's fall erased most of the previous day's climb, though prices have....

Storm in the Carolinas cuts power for some

2008-09-26T21:46+0200

A storm that never quite gained tropical strength or a name over the Atlantic blew ashore with drenching rain Friday in the Carolinas, ...

Haitian city encased in mud needs global help

2008-09-26T21:41+0200

The U.N. World Food Program's director flew to a Haitian city still encased in mud Friday to draw global attention to the ongoing disaster that has enormously complicated the country's struggle to feed itself.

In praise of free markets

2008-09-26T21:41+0200

The financial system has reached the point of maximum peril. After years of profligacy, banks have all but stopped lending to each other as the US Congress decides whether to extend support. If the unravelling of the banking system continues, the economic consequences will be dire.

Video: Airshow protagonists arrive

2008-09-26T21:31+0200

(New video) Aircraft which will be taking part in this weekend's Malta International Airshow started flying in today, including the RAF Red Arrows aerobatic team. The team's Hawk aircraft made a low-level flypast over the runway before landing....

Houston Mayor: Don't Forget Ike Victims

2008-09-26T21:30+0200

Houston Mayor Bill White has asked the federal government for $2 billion to help his city rebound from the impact of Hurricane Ike. He's trying to make sure Ike victims aren't forgotten in the rush to forge a Wall Street bailout.

NFL: Texans to play at Reliant on Oct. 5 with roof open

2008-09-26T21:23+0200

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans will play their home opener against Indianapolis Oct. 5 in hurricane- damaged Reliant Stadium with the roof open.

Magnate leads rebellion in Bolivia's east

2008-09-26T21:21+0200

For many people in Bolivia's tropical lowlands, Branko Marinkovic is an example of entrepreneurial resilience and leadership in the face of the radical policies championed by President Evo Morales.

Week in iReport: Southeastern gas shortage, storm buries car

2008-09-26T21:12+0200

Story Highlights iReporters send photos, video of gas shortage in southeast Financial bailout and new Facebook both stir debates Plus: a car is burried in sand and a crab hitches a ride with a giant jellyfish iReport.

ZIMBABWE: Power-sharing deal looking precarious

2008-09-26T21:09+0200

26 Sep 2008 18:43:01 GMT Source: IRIN A Zimbabwe power-sharing deal brokered by South Africa's former president, Thabo Mbeki, appears to be unravelling.

Flying Spectacle over the weekend

2008-09-26T21:02+0200

Aircrafts which will be taking part in this weekend's 16th Malta International Airshow in St Paul’s bay, started flying in today, including the RAF Red Arrows aerobatic team. Another main attraction will be the Typhoon, the trainer version of the front-line RAF fighter.

Terror suspects detained in Cologne-Amsterdam flight

2008-09-26T21:02+0200

German authorities have arrested two terror suspects on an aircraft preparing to take off from Cologne to Amsterdam. The two men, both in their early 20s and of Somali origin, were under surveillance for months, police say. German press reported that sources said to be "possibly planning attacks"....

Airshow protagonists arrive

2008-09-26T21:01+0200

(Updates video) Aircraft which will be taking part in this weekend's Malta International Airshow started flying in today, including the RAF Red Arrows aerobatic team. The team's Hawk aircraft made a low-level flypast over the runway before...

Men battle the bulls

2008-09-26T20:57+0200

The gate flies open as a slender brown bull charges out. A man on horseback follows behind, reaching down to wrap the bull's tail around his stirruped leg. The horse rears back, the bull's tail pulls taut and the animal flips over onto its back, spinning in a cloud of dust. A cheer rises up in the afternoon sun.

‘We have no problem with funds’

2008-09-26T20:52+0200

HUDA was facing the problem of court stay orders at some key locations where master sewerage lines were planned and work had started long back, says G Anupama .

Bengal govt now in retail trouble

2008-09-26T20:52+0200

The storm brewing over the Forward Bloc’s objection to Metro Cash & Carry’s agro-wholesale business in Bengal turned into a crisis for the ruling Left Front when the Bloc threatened to pull out of the coalition, reports Tanmay Chatterjee .

Pick the best model and implement it

2008-09-26T20:52+0200

The environs of our corporate office in the Sector 32 Institutional Area do not reflect the global image that Gurgaon tries to portray.

Instituciones martianas cubanas rechazan postura hipócrita de EE.UU.

2008-09-26T20:50+0200

LA HABANA (PL) - Instituciones martianas cubanas apoyan hoy la postura de la Isla de rechazar la hipócrita ayuda ofrecida por el gobierno de Estados Unidos a este país tras el paso de los devastadores huracanes Ike y Gustav

Donation of Relief Supplies to Cuba

2008-09-26T20:50+0200

LADYVILLE, Belize District - A quantity of relief supplies was today handed over to the Cuban Ambassador in Belize.

Tropical Storm Kyle gets stronger

2008-09-26T20:34+0200

MIAMI, Florida (AP) -- Tropical Storm Kyle is rumbling over the open Atlantic south of Bermuda and could become a hurricane far out to sea as it heads north. The National Hurricane Center said Kyle gained strength early Friday and now has top sustained winds near 60 mph (97 kph). Forecasters said the storm could become a hurricane by Saturday.

No-Name Storm Blows Into Carolinas

2008-09-26T20:24+0200

It never gained enough strength to become a named tropical storm, but it's still creating some problems for people in the Carolinas and elsewhere along the Atlantic coast.

New Englanders Watching Out for Kyle

2008-09-26T20:20+0200

Kyle, the 11th named storm of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, could become a Category 1 hurricane as early as Saturday, Dennis Feltgen, public affairs officer for the National Hurricane Center, said today. The storm, packing sustained winds of up to 60 mph, is more than 400 miles south-southwest....

Tormenta tropical Kyle se fortalece en aguas del Atlántico

2008-09-26T20:20+0200

LA HABANA (PL) - La tormenta tropical Kyle ha ganado en organización e intensidad y mantiene vientos máximos sostenidos de 95 kilómetros por hora, con rachas superiores, informó hoy el Instituto cubano de Meteorología (INSMET).

Gas shortage leads to fights, threatens college football in South

2008-09-26T20:19+0200

US election: Mississippi quiz

2008-09-26T20:16+0200

Quiz US election: Mississippi quiz The University of Mississippi hosts the first presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama tonight. See how well you know the gulf state famed for catfish and the blues Friday September 26 2008 18:46 BST Sign greets visitors to Mississippi along the highway from Tennessee.

Mixed views from Jamaicans in Turks and Caicos

2008-09-26T20:13+0200

Life, for most Jamaicans living on the Turks and Caicos Islands, is slowly getting back to normal after the island was ravaged by Hurricane Ike earlier this month.

World leaders pledge nearly $3B to eradicate malaria

2008-09-26T20:05+0200

World leaders and the heads of philanthropic organizations gathered at the United Nations Thursday to pledge nearly $3 billion US to fight malaria in a plan that aims to eradicate the disease by 2015.

Kyle tracking toward Maritimes: hurricane centre

2008-09-26T19:54+0200

The Maritimes are being warned to brace for a wet and windy weekend as tropical storm Kyle gains strength and slowly moves north.

Kyle tracking toward Maritimes: hurricane centre

2008-09-26T19:54+0200

The Maritimes are being warned to brace for a wet and windy weekend as tropical storm Kyle gains strength and slowly moves north.

Storm comes ashore in Carolinas, brings rain, wind

2008-09-26T19:53+0200

Alissa Allman, left, and her daughter, Kyla, 7, both of Rock Hill, S.C., venture into the sea at Wrightsville Beach, N.C., on Thursday. The storm came ashore overnight in the Carolinas, bringing rain ...

Brace yourself for wild weekend in baseball

2008-09-26T19:53+0200

IMAGINE THE drama. Imagine the collective mass of several million lumps very high in several million throats. Imagine the not-quite-final National League East standings showing that after 162 games t...

Stormy weekend, especially at the Shore

2008-09-26T19:53+0200

A lingering nor'easter, with isolated thundershowers possible today, is causing erosion at the Shore and threatens some flooding in the Philadelphia area.Periods of heavy rain could occur through tomo...

Tropical Storm Kyle gains strength in the Atlantic

2008-09-26T19:53+0200

The National Hurricane Center says Kyle's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph early Friday. And forecasters say the storm could become a hurricane by Saturday as it moves north. The ...

Bulls storm to victory

2008-09-26T19:48+0200

The Blue Bulls have romped to victory over the spirited Griquas in a Currie Cup fixture played in Kimberley.

AMIGOS DE CUBA CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE FOR CUBANS.

2008-09-26T19:46+0200

Amigos de Cuba, a group of professionals trained in Cuba and other close friends of Havana, is making an appeal

Burma monks: 'We are still angry, but we bury it'

2008-09-26T19:44+0200

On the anniversary of last year's uprising by monks, Imogen Wall finds a Burma cowed by its rulers and shattered by nature

Residents of Texas' ravaged peninsula go home

2008-09-26T19:43+0200

Texas residents of a fragile chain of barrier islands ravaged by Hurricane Ike jammed the lone road home Wednesday to begin rebuilding ...

Haiti warns hurricanes set country back years

2008-09-26T19:37+0200

26 Sep 2008 17:05:40 GMT Source: Reuters By Patrick Markey UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Recent hurricanes have devastated Haiti, killing hundreds and destroying years of fragile economic progress in the hemisphere's poorest nation, ...

Groups: Extend voter sign-up in Ike-hit counties

2008-09-26T19:37+0200

A coalition of citizen groups urged Gov. Rick Perry on Friday to use emergency powers to extend the Oct. 6 voter registration deadline for Texas counties hit hardest by Hurricane Ike.

County finale day three as it happened

2008-09-26T19:32+0200

Nottinghamshire, Somerset and Durham are all in the mix for the title as the Division One campaign nears a close.

Ghana: NDC Will Destroy Economy If

2008-09-26T19:31+0200

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, running mate for Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2008 general elections, has appealed to Ghanaians to retain the party in power, in order to continue with the good job it has started in the last few years.

Haiti Warns Hurricanes Set Country Back Years

2008-09-26T19:21+0200

The damage caused by the passage of these four successive hurricanes in less than two months has set Haiti back several years.

No-name storm hits Carolinas

2008-09-26T19:15+0200

A storm that never quite gained tropical strength or a name over the Atlantic came ashore in the Carolinas, dumping up to 4 inches of rain and knocking out power to about 4,300 customers.

America prepares for another tropical storm

2008-09-26T19:11+0200

America is bracing itself for another tropical storm. Kyle is expected to hit the northeast coast on Saturday night. It is feared it may be at hurricane strength by the time it reaches New England or Canada. It is currently just off the coast of Puerto Rico.

SOUTH AFRICA: New health minister has work cut out for her

2008-09-26T19:06+0200

26 Sep 2008 16:41:42 GMT Source: IRIN South Africa's newly appointed health minister, Barbara Hogan, has inherited an unenviable to-do list from outgoing minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, but AIDS activists are optimistic that she is up to the job.

Leaders hope executive will meet

2008-09-26T19:02+0200

Northern Ireland's leaders say they want the Stormont Executive to resume meeting, following a conference in Scotland.

Oil falls as US bailout talks falter

2008-09-26T19:01+0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices pulled back Friday as political rancor threw a U.S. financial bailout proposal into disarray, deepening investor fears of a protracted and painful economic downturn that would further erode U.S. energy demand.

Morton not leaving, says union president

2008-09-26T19:00+0200

By KEVA LIGHTBOURNE, Guardian Senior Reporter In the midst of uncertainty surrounding Morton Bahamas Limited in Inagua, Wilfred Seymour, president of the Bahamas Industrial Manufacturers and Allied Workers Union, yesterday expressed confidence that the company will opt to continue its salt mining operation in the country.

SOUTH AFRICA: New health minister has work cut out for her

2008-09-26T18:58+0200

JOHANNESBURG, 26 September 2008 (IRIN) - South Africa's newly appointed health minister, Barbara Hogan, has inherited an unenviable to-do list from outgoing minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, but AIDS activists are optimistic that she is up to the job.

Tropical Storm Kyle Strengthens In Atlantic

2008-09-26T18:50+0200

Kyle, which formed on Thursday, had sustained winds near 60 mph (95 kph) as it moved on a path that could take it to landfall by Sunday.

Haïti-cyclones : Objectifs de croissance dans l’économie nationale menacés, selon l’Ihsi

2008-09-26T18:50+0200

PORT AU PRINCE [AlterPresse] - Les pertes, occasionnées par le passage sur Haïti des ouragans Fay, Gustav, Hanna et Ike en août et septembre 2008, pourraient compromettre les objectifs de croissance pour la période 2008-2009

World on edge as US talks stall

2008-09-26T18:50+0200

Frightened Myanmar protesters stay away for anniversary

2008-09-26T18:49+0200

YANGON : Armed police in trucks patrolled Myanmar's main city on Friday as frightened protesters stayed home on the anniversary of last year's brutal military crackdown on mass anti-government protests.

Oil Falls $3 on Doubts over US Rescue Plan - Fars News Agency - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-09-26T18:46+0200

Traders said oil's gains on Thursday were largely driven by news that the lawmakers appeared close to a final agreement on the massive bailout plan, a deal that could help the world's largest energy-consuming nation avoid a deep recession that would cut deeply into fuel demand.

Tropical Storm Kyle strengthens in Atlantic

2008-09-26T18:45+0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kyle swirled over the Atlantic Ocean on Friday and threatened to strengthen into a hurricane by Saturday night as it bore down on the northeast U.S. coast, U.S. forecasters said.

Body of second miner found

2008-09-26T18:38+0200

ITOGON, Benguet -- The second body of the 16 miners trapped in a mine site here was discovered Friday floating in Shaft 114 of the Antamok Goldfield mine. Five Philippine Navy divers extracted the body identified as Vincent Himmayod around 4:20 p.m. Himmayod's wife and father confirmed the miner's identity.

House OKs tax relief; sets up battle with Senate

2008-09-26T18:36+0200

The year's most important tax package was in trouble Friday as the House passed a key part of it that the White House threatened to veto and the Senate said was a dead end.

Tropical Storm Kyle strengthens in Atlantic

2008-09-26T18:34+0200

26 Sep 2008 16:19:52 GMT Source: Reuters MIAMI, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kyle swirled over the Atlantic Ocean on Friday and threatened to strengthen into a hurricane by Saturday night as it bore down on the northeast U.S. coast, U. ...

Congress Restarts Troubled Bailout Talks

2008-09-26T18:31+0200

Urgent efforts to lash together a national economic rescue plan proved fruitless as Republicans and Democrats could not reach an agreement.

Tropical storm likely to hit Maritimes: hurricane centre

2008-09-26T18:28+0200

The Maritimes are being warned to brace for a wet and windy weekend as tropical storm Kyle gains strength and slowly moves north.

Tropical storm likely to hit Maritimes: hurricane centre

2008-09-26T18:28+0200

The Maritimes are being warned to brace for a wet and windy weekend as tropical storm Kyle gains strength and slowly moves north.

Leonel pide a dominicanos en el exterior recolectar ayudas para Haití y Cuba

2008-09-26T18:20+0200

NUEVA YORK (CIG) - El presidente dominicano, doctor Leonel Fernández, pidió a sus compatriotas radicados en el exterior comenzar campañas de recolección de ayudas para que las envíen a Haití y Cuba

Villa Beach Cottages Announces High Season Special Offer

2008-09-26T18:20+0200

Villa Beach Cottages, one of St. Lucia's best-kept-secret resorts, is pleased to announce a high season special for 7-night bookings now through March ...

Gordon Brown appeals to UN for financial regulation body

2008-09-26T18:09+0200

Gordon Brown's UN speech calls on world leaders to back his proposal for an international financial body to regulate chaotic markets

World leaders pledge $3B to eradicate malaria

2008-09-26T18:03+0200

World leaders and the heads of philanthropic organizations gathered at the UN on Thursday to pledge nearly $3 billion US to fight malaria, with the aim of eradicating it by 2015.

RIM results disappoint but Balsillie still bullish

2008-09-26T17:59+0200

Research In Motion Ltd.'s bid to grow beyond its business roots into the global consumer cellphone market, combined with the higher cost of producing faster BlackBerrys, is beginning to cut into its profit margin. But RIM remains confident that the moves it is making now will pay off for investors in the long term.

German commandos storm jet, arrest two

2008-09-26T17:51+0200

BERLIN: German commandos stormed a KLM airliner at Cologne-Bonn airport in western Germany on Friday, arresting two men suspected of wanting to carry out attacks, police said. The men were hauled out ...

Hurricane Relief Effort Revives Debate Over US Cuba Policy

2008-09-26T17:42+0200

Cuban-Americans seek lifting of US policy to allow more remittances to aid hurricane relief in Cuba

Tropical Storm Kyle gains strength in the Atlantic

2008-09-26T17:42+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle has gained strength as it swirls in the open Atlantic, south of Bermuda.

Residents of Texas' ravaged islands go home

2008-09-26T17:40+0200

Texas residents of a fragile chain of barrier islands ravaged by Hurricane Ike jammed the lone road home Wednesday to begin rebuilding ...

Updated - Red Arrows fly in

2008-09-26T17:31+0200

Cuba's VP blames U.S., others, for world food crisis

2008-09-26T17:19+0200

UNITED NATIONS -- Cuba's vice president tore into the United States and other industrial countries on Wednesday, blaming them for skyrocketing oil prices and accusing them of siphoning natural resources from the developing world. Jose Ramon Machado Ventura accused ''a few countries in the....

Tropical Storm Kyle swirls toward Bermuda, US

2008-09-26T17:19+0200

MIAMI: Tropical Storm Kyle is churning on a path that would take it west of Bermuda and could become a hurricane before it takes aim at the US coast, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Friday.

Posted on Fri, Sep. 26, 2008

2008-09-26T17:19+0200

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic -- Ground zero for the tax scandal involving U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., is a secluded high-end beach resort beside a two-lane road lined with lush tropical vegetation. But Rangel is not a household name around here.

Frances Singer Hayward helps 'potcake' dogs in Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands

2008-09-26T17:19+0200

Twenty pre-school age children , dressed in red caps and gowns, received their diplomas at Easter Seals Igoe-Amar Child Development Center's recent graduation in West Palm Beach. The children with special needs Hebrew Academy of Palm Beach is celebrating Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, by dipping apples in honey to ensure a sweet new year.

Oil slides as U.S. financial rescue talks falter

2008-09-26T17:13+0200

Crude slips below $105 a barrel on concern that global economic growth hangs in the balance

Trouble brewing again in Myanmar's monasteries*

2008-09-26T17:06+0200

Myanmar has as many monks as soldiers - some 400,000. Maybe that is why despite the recent military clampdown, the quiet monasteries continue to hum with the talk of resistance to the military regime.

Obstacle removed

2008-09-26T17:02+0200

A dramatic showdown that threatened to remove the US and its partners from the International Space Station (ISS) appears to be over, as lawmakers eased a trade ban that prevents Nasa from buying Russian space transportation services. The United States is giving up its own fleet of spaceships in 2010 due to safety and cost issues.

The sap rises high in ‘Rodanthe’

2008-09-26T16:56+0200

Diane Lane gives it her all, but she can’t overcome the sticky sentimentality in this latest adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks best-seller.

Major Damage to Banana/Plantain Industry

2008-09-26T16:54+0200

Minister of Agriculture, Dr Christopher Tufton, has informed that the passage of Tropical Storm Gustav on August 28, has resulted in 79 per cent damage to Jamaica's banana and plantain industry. "The Eastern Banana Estate and the St. Mary Banana Estate, sustained damage of 95 per cent and 60 per cent respectively.

Weather blusters along Carolinas coast

2008-09-26T16:47+0200

| RALEIGH A storm that could strengthen into a tropical system was poised to hit North Carolina's coastline with 40 mph wind gusts and several inches of rain, forecasters said Wednesday. | Meteorologi... (photo: GFDL / Perun at de.wikipedia)

Strengthened political will needed to address global inequit

2008-09-26T16:47+0200

25 September 2008 #150 Political will must be reinvigorated to address the “endemic crisis of development,” the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 developing countries and China known as the G-77, said in New York today.

Somalis arrested on German plane

2008-09-26T16:37+0200

Police in Germany board a Dutch plane at Cologne airport to arrest two men suspected of planning attacks, officials say.

Chinese Vice Premier vows to improve disaster response, relief

2008-09-26T16:29+0200

The government pledged on Friday to improve its emergency response and disaster relief abilities, as new floods and typhoons affected people in south China, including many who survived the May 12 earthquake. "Improving disaster relief is a fundamental task in realizing scientific development and....

Tropical Storm Kyle gets stronger

2008-09-26T16:27+0200

The National Hurricane Center said Kyle's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 kph) early Friday. And forecasters said the storm could become a hurricane by Saturday as it moves north. A tropical storm watch has been issued for Bermuda.

Kyle likely to become Atlantic hurricane

2008-09-26T16:26+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle has gained strength as it swirls in the open Atlantic, south of Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said Friday.

Cameroon: Country's Masters of Wastage

2008-09-26T16:22+0200

They make smart money with a simple system - go on mission. They have forced ordinary Cameroonians into actual financial quandary.

Oil plunges amid concern over bank bailout

2008-09-26T16:10+0200

Oil prices fell by $2.41 a barrel Friday on investor concern that faltering negotiations in Washington may sabotage a bailout plan to stabilize the U.S. financial system, which could curb global growth and undermine crude demand.

Madrid slum suffers after flood

2008-09-26T16:10+0200

Residents of El Gallinero slum continue to live in flooded, dirty conditions even after fire fighters and social services provide help.

Tainted milk crisis hits more global companies

2008-09-26T16:09+0200

Snackers beware: Oreo fillings contain no milk, but chocolate-filled Koala brand cookies and White Rabbit creamy candies do.

Bermuda eyes Tropical Storm Kyle

2008-09-26T16:06+0200

The government of Bermuda has put the island under a tropical storm watch as the 11th storm of the season formed and strengthened, giving indications it would become a hurricane over the weekend.

Haiti still facing a crisis

2008-09-26T16:06+0200

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says it has provided enough food to feed half a million of the people in Haiti affected by recent hurricanes - half of them in the most affected city, Gonaives, which remains accessible only by air and ship - but there are concerns that efforts by....

Grapevine: The fashion capital?

2008-09-26T15:57+0200

TEL AVIV is the mecca of Israel's fashion world, but not every fashion designer wants to be in Tel Aviv. Some actually prefer Jerusalem. Among them is Shenkar College of Engineering and Design graduate Tamar Primak, who has worked extensively in England and Germany and is now back home.

Tropical Storm Kyle gains strength in the Atlantic

2008-09-26T15:51+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle has gained strength as it swirls in the open Atlantic, south of Bermuda.

German commandos storm jet, arrest two

2008-09-26T15:50+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle's winds up to 60 mph

2008-09-26T15:49+0200

ECONOMY-CUBA: No Calm After the Storm

2008-09-26T15:40+0200

HAVANA, Sep 26 (IPS) - Contrary to the saying that after a storm comes a calm, in Cuba the shockwaves left by hurricanes Gustav and Ike will prevent any peace of mind for people living not only in the most affected areas but in the whole country for a long time to come, as they ask themselves if the worst is really over yet.

Frank Mersch 'weeks away' from calling market bottom

2008-09-26T15:40+0200

TORONTO — Hedge fund manager Frank Mersch believes the decimated North American stock markets are getting close to a bottom although the waters are murky. "It's very scary times," said the veteran manager at Toronto-based Front Street Capital. "But if you believe that the world will function and go....

Red Arrows fly in

2008-09-26T15:30+0200

The RAF Red Arrows aerobatic team flew in this morning for the Malta International Airshow, being held this weekend. The team's Hawk aircraft made a low-level flypast over the runway before landing. They will be in the air over St Paul's Bay...

House prices plummet... and you can't get a mortgage

2008-09-26T15:28+0200

HOUSE PRICES in England and Wales have plummeted by a record 4.6 per cent in the past year and mortgage lenders have raised their rates - spelling yet more gloom for struggling UK homeowners.

20th Century Fox Releases World Films' The Butcher in Australia

2008-09-26T15:18+0200

World Films, Inc., a production company that is rapidly redefining the action-drama genre, has acquired a 20th Century Fox release of its most recent ...

Celanese Resumes Operations Following Hurricane Ike

2008-09-26T15:18+0200

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) today announced that all of its production facilities in the Gulf Coast have safely resumed operations following a controlled ...

Terror suspects held on KLM plane

2008-09-26T15:17+0200

German commandos board a Dutch aeroplane at Cologne airport and arrest two men suspected of planning attacks.

Kyle Threatens to Become a Hurricane

2008-09-26T15:14+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle has gained strength as it swirls in the open Atlantic, south of Bermuda. The National Hurricane Center says Kyle's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph early Friday. And forecasters say the storm could become a hurricane by Saturday as it moves north. A tropical storm watch has been issued for Bermuda.

Celtic to sign USA keeper Cervi

2008-09-26T15:10+0200

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan says he will sign USA Under-23 goalkeeper Dominic Cervi.

World Economic Forum founder: China to maintain fast growth despite world economic slowdown

2008-09-26T14:57+0200

Though feeling gloomy about the prospects of world economy in the coming couple of years, Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, said here on Friday that China is still a fast growing economy, and may lead the world economy in the future.

South Africa: Community Takes on Big Polluters

2008-09-26T14:51+0200

JJB Sports and John Lewis send shudders through the City

2008-09-26T14:49+0200

A slew of household-name High Street retailers are warning of a bleak outlook - with some teetering on the brink of collapse - after a wave of announcements rocked the City today.

Tropical storm Kyle gaining strength as it moves north

2008-09-26T14:43+0200

Tropical storm Kyle has gained strength while swirling in the Atlantic Ocean and is slowly moving north, reports the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

Storm rolls over Sharks

2008-09-26T14:40+0200

Melbourne have qualified for their third successive NRL grand final by crushing Cronulla.

Tropical Storm Kyle gains strength in the Atlantic

2008-09-26T14:39+0200

Tropical Storm Kyle has gained strength as it swirls in the open Atlantic, south of Bermuda.

No-name storm hits Carolinas

2008-09-26T14:39+0200

A storm that never quite gained tropical strength or a name over the Atlantic has slipped ashore in the Carolinas, dumping up ...

Coast Guard Unclogs Houston Ship Channel

2008-09-26T14:28+0200

Earlier this month, Hurricane Ike shut down the Houston Ship Channel. That led to 150 tankers, cargo vessels, container ships waiting offshore. The U.S. Coast Guard had to restore navigational aids in the waters off the coast of Texas.

Receding floodwaters leave new health threats in Gonaives, Haiti

2008-09-26T14:24+0200

With the floodwater now fully receded in storm-ravaged Gonaives, the streets are covered in mud and garbage. People are living in harsh, dirty conditions without widespread access to clean water. Since its arrival in Gonaives on September 4, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams have carried out....

Two terrorist suspects arrested on KLM flight

2008-09-26T14:14+0200

Friday, 26 Sep, BERLIN: German police boarded a Dutch airliner at Cologne airport and arrested two men suspected of planning to take part...

RIM shares plunge on earnings

2008-09-26T14:06+0200

Investors hammered RIM's Nasdaq-listed shares after the close of regular trading, sending the stock down by as much as 14 per cent. The company said it met its target of signing up 2.6 million new BlackBerry subscribers, bringing the company's user base to more than 19 million worldwide.

How an Italian judge made the internet illegal

2008-09-26T13:54+0200

Italian bloggers are up in arms at a court ruling early this year that suggests almost all Italian blogs are illegal. This month, a senior Italian politician went one step further, warning that most web activity is likely to be against the law. The story begins back in May, when a judge in Modica....

Oil lower amid concern over financial bailout

2008-09-26T13:50+0200

Oil prices fell below $105 a barrel Friday on investor concern that faltering negotiations in Washington may sabotage a bailout plan to stabilize the U.S. financial system

Kyle Threatens to Become Hurricane

2008-09-26T13:42+0200

Safety advice for 'sex dungeon'

2008-09-26T13:41+0200

COPS and council officials are probing complaints from neighbours about a bungalow operating as a sex dungeon, reports claim. The home, in a posh street in Fulwood, Preston, was reportedly advertised on a website as 'The House of Pleasure and Pain' and is believed to specialise in sadomasochism.

Commandos storm KLM plane and arrest terror suspects

2008-09-26T13:37+0200

Commandos have stormed a passenger plane at Germany's Cologne airport and arrested two terrorism suspects.

Researchers says deworming reduces maternal dea...

2008-09-26T13:34+0200

First published: 20080926 7:17:15 AM EST Ultimate Media Researchers have appealed to Health authorities to step up efforts to treat pregnant women for hookworm to reduce the risk of anaemia, a major cause of maternal deaths. Their study, published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, showed a....

Armed police storm passenger jet to arrest two terror suspects who had left suicide notes

2008-09-26T13:32+0200

German police have arrested two male terror suspects who left suicide notes on a plane that was just about to take off in Cologne. The pair are suspected of wanting to take part in militant Islamic attacks. They were arrested this morning on a KLM airplane at Cologne airport that was believed to be headnig for Amsterdam.

Series of reports show slowing economy

2008-09-26T13:27+0200

Weekly jobless claims surged to the highest level in seven years, durable goods orders took a bigger-than-expected tumble and new home sales plunged to the slowest pace in 17 years, according to government data released yesterday.

Consumers encouraged to buy local

2008-09-26T13:27+0200

From university to farm to market, Hawai'i food specialists agreed at a forum yesterday that the state is far away from reaching food self-sufficiency, but can take steps to improve.

Eugene's version

2008-09-26T13:19+0200

It isn't enough that Biovail bought him his own tropical paradise? Evidently not. Bred-in-the-bone entrepreneur Eugene Melnyk has a few thoughts to unleash about the battle for the drug company he founded

Oil slides as U.S. financial rescue talks falter

2008-09-26T13:19+0200

Crude slips below $105 a barrel on concern that global economic growth hangs in the balance

German police storm KLM jet to arrest two suspected terrorists

2008-09-26T13:02+0200

The two men arrested were identified only as a 23-year-old Somali and a 24-year-old German of Somali descent.

SOUTH AFRICA: Community takes on big polluters

2008-09-26T12:54+0200

26 Sep 2008 10:38:45 GMT Source: IRIN After years of calling on the owners of South Africa's oil refineries in Durban to upgrade their facilities to reduce pollution, local residents of the eastern port city have decided to take their case to the courts to secure a legal remedy.

MYANMAR: Cyclone-hit farmers battle snails

2008-09-26T12:54+0200

26 Sep 2008 10:23:25 GMT Source: IRIN An unidentified freshwater snail has left scores of paddy farmers in southern Myanmar reeling.

German commandos storm jet

2008-09-26T12:48+0200

German commandos stormed a KLM airliner at Cologne-Bonn airport on Friday, arresting two men suspected of wanting to carry out attacks, police said. The Amsterdam-bound jet was stormed at 6:55 CET, police spokesman Frank Scheulen said.

SOUTH AFRICA: Community takes on big polluters

2008-09-26T12:47+0200

DURBAN, 26 September 2008 (IRIN) - After years of calling on the owners of South Africa's oil refineries in Durban to upgrade their facilities to reduce pollution, local residents of the eastern port city have decided to take their case to the courts to secure a legal remedy.

Bank giant HSBC axes 1,100 jobs

2008-09-26T12:45+0200

Banking giant HSBC is to axe 1,100 jobs worldwide, blaming the current financial turmoil for the decision.

Look out - here come a tsunami !

2008-09-26T12:40+0200

26/9/2008 - The south-east of England could be at risk from tsunami according to an expert in oceanography at the University of Wales, Newport, in a BBC Timewatch programme to be broadcast next week. "Tsunami strike British shore...

16 dead in typhoon flooded mineshaft in Philippines

2008-09-26T12:38+0200

Two bodies have been retrieved from a flooded mine shaft in the northern Philippines.

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2008-09-26T12:35+0200

All articles Regulation Trade unionists back rescue plan. Friday, 26 September 2008 Business European Parliament's environment committee refuses to make concessions to German car industry. Thursday, 25 September 2008 Performance A once-in-50-year storm has arrived – and may change the political climate.

MYANMAR: Cyclone-hit farmers battle snails

2008-09-26T12:17+0200

THONEGWA, 26 September 2008 (IRIN) - An unidentified freshwater snail has left scores of paddy farmers in southern Myanmar reeling.

2 terrorist suspects arrested on KLM flight

2008-09-26T12:10+0200

German police commandos storm Cologne flight just before takeoff, seize Somali-born men who left suicide note saying they plan to die for 'Jihad'

Two Terrorist Suspects Arrested in Germany

2008-09-26T12:07+0200

The police spokesman identified the suspected Islamist militants, on a KLM aircraft about to take off from Cologne airport for Amsterdam.

Two terrorism suspects held in Cologne

2008-09-26T12:02+0200

German police boarded a Dutch airliner in Cologne this morning and arrested two men suspected of planning to take part in terrorist attacks.

Commandos storm KLM jet

2008-09-26T11:36+0200