Ferocious Hurricane Omar swirls out to sea (AFP)

2008-10-16T22:05+0200

AFP - Hurricane Omar was rapidly losing strength as it headed out to sea Thursday, after pounding the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as a ferocious Category Three storm.

Ferocious Hurricane Omar swirls out to sea

2008-10-16T20:38+0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Hurricane Omar was rapidly losing strength as it headed out to sea on Thursday, after pounding the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as a ferocious Category Three storm.

Hurricane Omar lashes Virgin Islands -

2008-10-16T20:06+0200

At peak strength, Omar packed lashing 200-kilometer per hour (125-mph) winds and drenching rains, but by 1500 GMT maximum sustained winds were around 140 kilometers (85 miles) per hour. The US National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm at 1500 GMT was located 180 miles (290 kilometers)....

Hurricane Omar Weakens After Surging Into Atlantic

2008-10-16T19:02+0200

It posed no threat to the United States or any other land area as it raced out over the open waters of the Atlantic.

Omar heads into open Atlantic as major hurricane

2008-10-16T18:56+0200

SAN JUAN (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar surged into the Atlantic on Thursday after threading its way through the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean as a fiercely powerful storm but missing all bu...

Hurricane Omar weakens after surging into Atlantic

2008-10-16T18:44+0200

SAN JUAN (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar weakened rapidly as it surged into the Atlantic on Thursday, after threading its way through the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean as a fiercely powerful storm that ended up causing relatively little damage, U.S. forecasters said.

Hurricane Omar weakens after surging into Atlantic (Reuters)

2008-10-16T18:33+0200

Reuters - Hurricane Omar weakened rapidly as it surged into the Atlantic on Thursday, after threading its way through the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean as a fiercely powerful storm that ended up causing relatively little damage, U.S. forecasters said.

Hurricane Omar weakens after surging into Atlantic

2008-10-16T18:31+0200

16 Oct 2008 16:07:48 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates with storm's rapid weakening) By John Marino SAN JUAN, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar weakened rapidly as it surged into the Atlantic on Thursday, after threading its way through the ...

Business Briefs

2008-10-16T17:36+0200

Validus Holdings, Ltd. announced that it expects Hurricanes Ike and Gustav will negatively effect the third quarter of 2008 by approximately $165 million and $20 million.

Hurricane Omar lashes Virgin Islands (AFP)

2008-10-16T17:32+0200

AFP - Hurricane Omar moved toward the open seas Thursday after pounding the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with lashing rain and 125 mile-per-hour winds as a major category three storm.

Omar Heads Into Open Atlantic As Major Hurricane

2008-10-16T16:14+0200

The storm posed no threat to the United States or any other land mass over the open waters of the Atlantic.

Omar heads into open Atlantic as major hurricane

2008-10-16T15:50+0200

Omar heads into open Atlantic as major hurricane

2008-10-16T15:41+0200

16 Oct 2008 13:25:40 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates with few damage reports, details) By John Marino SAN JUAN, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar surged into the Atlantic on Thursday after threading its way through the small islands of the ...

Hurricane Omar lashes Virgin Islands

2008-10-16T15:32+0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AFP): Hurricane Omar pounded the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with lashing rain and 125 mile-per-hour winds on Thursday after strengthening into a major category three storm. Quickening its pace along a northeasterly track, Omar veered away from San Juan as it headed out to open water.

Hurricane Omar lashes Virgin Islands

2008-10-16T14:20+0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico : Hurricane Omar pounded the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with lashing rain and 125 mile-per-hour winds on Thursday after strengthening into a major category three storm. Quick...

Omar Strengthens Into Major Hurricane

2008-10-16T14:08+0200

Storm alerts were posted a wide area of the northern Caribbean from Puerto Rico to Guadeloupe.

Omar strengthens into major hurricane

2008-10-16T14:06+0200

16 Oct 2008 11:33:15 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates with latest position, details) By John Marino SAN JUAN, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar swirled away from the small Leeward islands in the northeastern Caribbean on Thursday after ...

Hurricane Omar lashes Virgin Islands

2008-10-16T13:20+0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico : Hurricane Omar pounded the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with lashing rain and 125 mile-per-hour winds on Thursday after strengthening into a major category three storm.

Hurricane Omar lashes Virgin Islands

2008-10-16T11:07+0200

Hurricane Omar has pounded the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with lashing rain and 200km/h winds after strengthening into a major category three storm.

Omar strengthens into major Category 3 hurricane

2008-10-16T10:32+0200

By John MarinoSAN JUAN - Hurricane Omar strengthened into a major Category 3 storm as it raced toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, threatening to bring torrential rains that ...

Omar Strengthens In Major Cat. 3 Hurricane

2008-10-16T09:26+0200

Storm alerts were posted a wide area of the northern Caribbean from Puerto Rico to Guadeloupe.

Hurricane Omar gathering force off Caribbean

2008-10-16T09:18+0200

MIAMI - Hurricane Omar is churning toward the Virgin islands gaining strength that has prompted authorities to issue warnings across much of the northeastern Caribbean. "Omar continues to strengthen a...

Hurricane Omar lashes Virgin Islands

2008-10-16T09:10+0200

Hurricane Omar pounded the Virgin Islands with lashing rain and 120 mile-per-hour winds after strengthening into a major category three storm and taking aim at Puerto Rico.

Haiti: Financing of early recovery desperately needed in 98% deforested country - UN envoy

2008-10-16T09:10+0200

Following four major storms with the Caribbean hurricane season still only halfway over, the financing of labour-intensive early recovery activities in Haiti was critical if the 98 per cent deforested-country were to recover, and possibly even just to survive, the United Nations Humanitarian and....

Omar strengthens into major Cat. 3 hurricane

2008-10-16T07:49+0200

16 Oct 2008 05:16:17 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates with latest position) By John Marino SAN JUAN, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar strengthened into a major Category 3 storm as it raced toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the ...

Omar strengthens in major Cat. 3 hurricane

2008-10-16T07:29+0200

SAN JUAN (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar strengthened into a major Category 3 storm as it raced toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, threatening to bring torrential rains that could trigger dangerous floods and mudslides on Thursday.

Omar strengthens into major Category 3 hurricane (Reuters)

2008-10-16T07:00+0200

Reuters - Hurricane Omar strengthened into a major Category 3 storm as it raced toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, threatening to bring torrential rains that could trigger dangerous floods and mudslides on Thursday.

Omar strengthens in major Cat. 3 hurricane

2008-10-16T06:47+0200

16 Oct 2008 04:32:37 GMT Source: Reuters By John Marino SAN JUAN, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar strengthened into a major Category 3 storm as it raced toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, threatening ...

Oil price falls on worries that bailouts won’t stop slowdown

2008-10-16T06:34+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Oil prices were nudged lower on Wednesday by concerns that a massive bank bailout by the U.S. and Europe won’t keep the global economy from slipping into a severe slowdown.

Hurricane Omar gathers force in northeastern Caribbean (AFP)

2008-10-16T05:57+0200

AFP - Puerto Rico prepared for the worse late Wednesday as Hurricane Omar churned into a category two storm with wind speeds of 170 kilometers (105 miles) per hour, triggering hurricane warnings across much of the northeastern Caribbean.

Hurricane Omar gathering force off Caribbean

2008-10-16T05:38+0200

MIAMI - Hurricane Omar is churning toward the Virgin islands gaining strength that has prompted authorities to issue warnings across much of the northeastern Caribbean.

Hurricane Omar gains strength

2008-10-16T05:06+0200

Oct 16, 2008 8:58 AM Hurricane Omar strengthened as it bore down on Puerto Rico and the small islands of the north-eastern Caribbean, threatening to bring torrential rains that could trigger dangerous floods and mudslides. The 15th tropical cyclone of a busy Atlantic hurricane season formed north of....

Hurricane Omar barrels toward Virgin Islands -

2008-10-16T04:34+0200

"Omar continues to strengthen as it moves closer to the northern Leeward islands," said the National Hurricane Center in Miami in a bulletin issued shortly before 5:00 pm Caribbean time (2100 GMT). "Heavy rainbands are already affecting the Virgin islands ," it added.

Hurricane Omar gains strength near Puerto Rico

2008-10-16T04:34+0200

SAN JUAN (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar strengthened on Wednesday as it bore down on Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, threatening to bring torrential rains that could trigger dangerous floods and mudslides. The 15th tropical cyclone of a busy Atlantic hurricane season....

Hurricane Omar strengthens near Puerto Rico

2008-10-16T03:43+0200

SAN JUAN (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar strengthened rapidly on Wednesday as it raced toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, threatening to bring torrential rains that could trigger dangerous floods and mudslides.

Hurricane Omar strengthens near Puerto Rico

2008-10-16T03:11+0200

16 Oct 2008 00:38:30 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates storm strength, position) By John Marino SAN JUAN, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar strengthened rapidly on Wednesday as it raced toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the ...

Hurricane Omar strengthens near Puerto Rico (Reuters)

2008-10-16T02:53+0200

Reuters - Hurricane Omar strengthened rapidly on Wednesday as it raced toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, threatening to bring torrential rains that could trigger dangerous floods and mudslides.

Left In The Wake Of Hurricane Ike

2008-10-16T02:12+0200

More than a month after Hurricane Ike slammed into the Texas Coast, they're still digging through the devastation in Galveston County. The death toll is 61. But many more are still missing. Hari Sreenivasan surveys the damage.

Washington, DC Launches Crime Text Alerting System for Local Businesses

2008-10-16T01:08+0200

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ - The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) and the Metropolitan Police Department ...

New low for oil

2008-10-16T00:24+0200

Oil prices dipped below $75 a barrel Wednesday, a new 13-month low, as OPEC reduced its 2009 petroleum demand forecast amid signs that the global economy is headed for a severe downturn.

Hurricane Omar gains strength near Puerto Rico

2008-10-15T22:23+0200

Hurricane Omar gains strength near Puerto Rico

2008-10-15T22:02+0200

15 Oct 2008 19:33:51 GMT Source: Reuters (Official correction of storm position by hurricane center) By John Marino SAN JUAN, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar strengthened on Wednesday as it bore down on Puerto Rico and the small ...

Hurricane Omar gathers force in northeastern Caribbean (AFP)

2008-10-15T21:49+0200

AFP - Hurricane Omar was churning toward the Virgin islands Wednesday gaining strength as authorities issued warnings across much of the northeastern Caribbean.

Hurricane Omar gains strength, nears Puerto Rico

2008-10-15T21:31+0200

15 Oct 2008 19:09:28 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates position, adds details) By John Marino SAN JUAN, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar strengthened on Wednesday as it bore down on Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern ...

Oil slips on global recession fears

2008-10-15T19:18+0200

NEW YORK — Oil prices dipped below $75 (U.S.) a barrel Wednesday, a new 13-month low, as OPEC reduced its 2009 petroleum demand forecast amid signs that the global economy is headed for a severe downturn. Light, sweet crude for November delivery fell $3.73 to $74.90 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange after earlier sliding to $74.

Hurricane Omar gathers force in northeastern Caribbean

2008-10-15T19:15+0200

MIAMI, USA (AFP): Hurricane Omar was churning toward the Virgin islands Wednesday gaining strength as authorities issued warnings across much of the northeastern Caribbean. The US National Hurricane Center warned at 11 am: "additional strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours."

Hurricane Omar gathers force in northeastern Caribbean

2008-10-15T19:08+0200

MIAMI (AFP) - Hurricane Omar was churning toward the Virgin islands Wednesday gaining strength as authorities issued warnings across much of the northeastern Caribbean.

Tropical storm Omar has Puerto Rico in sights

2008-10-15T18:31+0200

15th tropical cyclone of a busy Atlantic hurricane season formed north of the Dutch island of Curacao on Tuesday

Hurricane Omar Gains Strength, Nears Puerto Rico

2008-10-15T18:25+0200

There were no reports of deaths or injuries and local meteorologists said the weather was set to improve.

Hurricane Omar gains strength and nears Puerto Rico

2008-10-15T18:23+0200

15 Oct 2008 16:03:30 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates position, adds Puerto Rico details, changes dateline) By John Marino SAN JUAN, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar strengthened on Wednesday as it bore down on Puerto Rico and the small ...

Hurricane Omar revs up off Puerto Rico

2008-10-15T16:55+0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar strengthened slightly on Wednesday as it bore down on Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Omar Revs Up Off Puerto Rico

2008-10-15T16:22+0200

There were no reports of deaths or injuries and local meteorologists said the weather was set to improve.

Hurricane Omar revs up off Puerto Rico

2008-10-15T16:19+0200

15 Oct 2008 13:49:09 GMT Source: Reuters MIAMI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Hurricane Omar strengthened slightly on Wednesday as it bore down on Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said ...

Oil slips on global recession fears

2008-10-15T15:09+0200

Oil prices were nudged lower on Wednesday by concerns that a massive bank bailout by the U.S. and Europe won’t keep the global economy from slipping into a severe slowdown.

Haiti's victims of hurricanes make calls to loved-ones

2008-10-15T14:17+0200

Satellite communications supplied by aid agency Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) are proving crucial to the relief effort as Haiti recovers from three hurricanes and one tropical storm that hit the country in quick succession.

Oil slips on global recession fears

2008-10-15T13:49+0200

VIENNA — Oil prices were nudged lower on Wednesday by concerns that a massive bank bailout by the U.S. and Europe won't keep the global economy from slipping into a severe slowdown. Beyond fears that demand would slow, expectations that the latest snapshot of U.S. crude supplies would show additional builds also weighed on markets.

Hurricane Omar barrels toward Virgin Islands (AFP)

2008-10-15T13:40+0200

AFP - Hurricane Omar moved toward the Virgin Islands Wednesday gaining power as warnings were issued across the Caribbean over the latest storm.

Satellite links vital to hurricane relief effort in Haiti

2008-10-15T13:27+0200

Satellite communications supplied by aid agency Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) are proving crucial to the relief effort as Haiti recoils from three hurricanes in quick succession.

Télécoms Sans Frontières flies into hurricane-battered Haiti

2008-10-15T13:27+0200

Emergency telecommunications aid agency Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) has sent experts to Haiti in the wake of two devastating hurricanes.

Oil falls lower over global recession fears

2008-10-15T12:59+0200

Beyond fears that demand would slow, expectations that the latest snapshot of U.S. crude supplies would show additional builds also weighed on markets. Light, sweet crude for November delivery was down 61 cents to US$78.02 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange by midday in Europe.

Oil falls below US$78 on recession fears

2008-10-15T12:57+0200

Oil prices fell below US$78 a barrel Wednesday in Asia on concern a massive bank bailout by the U.S. read more

Oil falls below $78 on recession fears

2008-10-15T11:57+0200

SINGAPORE -- Oil prices fell below $78 a barrel Wednesday in Asia on concern a massive bank bailout by the U.S. and Europe won't keep the global economy from slipping into a severe slowdown that would erode crude demand.

Oil falls below $78 on recession worries

2008-10-15T09:36+0200

SINGAPORE (AP) -- Oil prices fell to $78 a barrel Wednesday in Asia on concern a massive bank bailout by the U.S. and Europe won't keep the global economy from slipping into a severe slowdown that would erode crude demand. Light, sweet crude for November delivery was down 72 cents to $77.

Oil falls to below US$78 on recession fears

2008-10-15T09:06+0200

Oil prices fell to US$78 a barrel Wednesday in Asia on concern a massive bank bailout by the U.S. read more

Oil falls to below US$78 on recession fears (2:16 p.m.)

2008-10-15T08:28+0200

SINGAPORE - Oil prices fell to US$78 a barrel Wednesday in Asia on concern a massive bank bailout by the U.S. and Europe won't keep the global economy from slipping into a severe slowdown that would erode crude demand. Light, sweet crude for November delivery was down 72 cents to US$77.

Oil falls to below US$78 on recession fears

2008-10-15T08:27+0200

Oil prices fell to US$ 78 a barrel in Asia on concern a massive bank bailout by the US and Europe won't keep the global economy from slipping into a severe slowdown that would erode crude demand.

Omar Strengthens Into Hurricane in Caribbean

2008-10-15T07:40+0200

Omar formed north of the Netherlands Antilles island of Curacao and revved up over warm Caribbean waters.

Omar strengthens into hurricane in Caribbean

2008-10-15T06:11+0200

MIAMI (Reuters) - Omar hit hurricane strength on Tuesday as it headed toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Omar strengthens into hurricane in Caribbean (Reuters)

2008-10-15T05:48+0200

Reuters - Omar hit hurricane strength on Tuesday as it headed toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Omar strengthens into hurricane in Caribbean

2008-10-15T05:35+0200

15 Oct 2008 03:24:12 GMT Source: Reuters (Recasts with hurricane strength) By Jim Loney MIAMI, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Omar hit hurricane strength on Tuesday as it headed toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean ...

Tropical Storm Omar strengthens into hurricane

2008-10-15T05:03+0200

15 Oct 2008 02:55:22 GMT Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Omar reached hurricane strength in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday as it headed toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, the ...

Tropical Storm Omar grows in Caribbean, Nana gone

2008-10-15T00:26+0200

14 Oct 2008 21:54:05 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates position, strength, adds details) By Jim Loney MIAMI, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Omar grew quickly to near-hurricane strength on Tuesday, threatening Puerto Rico and the small ...

Tropical storm expected to form from depression

2008-10-14T22:51+0200

L Wieser said: Our family vacation for October is Cancelled because Beaches is closed until November 15th. However American Airlines has us hostage. There are no seats to Jamaiica and we want to vacation there. American Airlines say the tickets are not refundable and we need to hold onto them until our next trip.

Tropical Storm Omar forms in Caribbean, Nana vanishes -

2008-10-14T22:51+0200

The new storm, Omar, was expected to bring heavy rains to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and could be near hurricane strength, with winds of at least 74 miles per hour (119 km per hour), when it skirts the eastern shores of Puerto Rico on Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Storm alerts were posted for Puerto Rico, the U.

Ex-presidents tour Ike damage

2008-10-14T20:50+0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Former presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton are getting a firsthand look at the damage Hurricane Ike left in Galveston.

Oil Dollars Help Houston Dodge U.S. Economic Woes

2008-10-14T20:46+0200

A big driver has been the rise in crude prices to a peak of $147 a barrel in July this year from less than $20 in 2002.

Tropical Storm Omar forms in Caribbean, Nana vanishes (Reuters)

2008-10-14T20:38+0200

Reuters - The 15th tropical storm of a busy Atlantic hurricane season developed in the Caribbean on Tuesday while a 16th tropical system began to form off Central America and former Tropical Storm Nana unraveled and disappeared.

Wortham Insurance Uses Cemaphore's MailShadow(R) for Seamless Email Continuity Following Hurricane Ike

2008-10-14T20:16+0200

Houston-based Wortham Insurance, Texas' largest privately held independent insurance broker, recently had the chance to put its disaster recovery plans ...

Omar Forms in Caribbean, Nana Vanishes

2008-10-14T20:15+0200

While Omar menaced Puerto Rico, a new tropical depression developed just off Honduras.

Ex-presidents tour Ike damage

2008-10-14T19:26+0200

Former presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton are getting a firsthand look at the damage Hurricane Ike left in Galveston.

Tropical Storm Omar forms in Caribbean, Nana vanishes

2008-10-14T19:10+0200

14 Oct 2008 16:47:22 GMT Source: Reuters MIAMI, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The 15th tropical storm of a busy Atlantic hurricane season developed in the Caribbean on Tuesday while a 16th tropical system began to form off Central America and former ...

Belize assists Cuban Hurricane Victims

2008-10-14T17:27+0200

BELMOPAN - During ceremonies this morning at the Philip Goldson International Airport, another consignment consisting of one thousand pounds of food supplies was presented on behalf of the Gov. and people of Belize to the Gov. and people of Cuba.

Coastal wetlands may not impede hurricane storm surges

2008-10-14T15:48+0200

Unreliable methods for gauging the depth of floodwaters weaken the argument that coastal marshes provide a storm shield for communities

Tropical Storm Nana fades but new systems develop (Reuters)

2008-10-14T10:10+0200

Reuters - The 14th tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season faded rapidly on Monday but two new tropical systems developed in the Caribbean, threatening Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and also Central America.

Recovery, ruin visible in Texas a month after Ike (AP)

2008-10-14T09:43+0200

AP - A month later, piles of Sheetrock, appliances, furniture and family mementos dot most streets in this island town. Electronic road signs in southeast Texas flash, "Watch for cows next 20 miles," a reminder that few fences remain to hem in livestock. Blue tarps cover 11,000 roofs for 100 miles from Houston to the Louisiana line.

BJ Services Announces Fourth Quarter Preliminary Financial Results

2008-10-14T07:07+0200

HOUSTON, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - BJ Services Company (NYSE: BJS; PCX; CBOE) announced today that earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, ...

NYMEX-Natgas ends higher with cash, crude, tropics

2008-10-13T22:03+0200

NEW YORK, Oct 13 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures rose Monday, boosted by firmer cash gas amid the return of weekday industrial demand, stronger ...

Tropical Storm Nana Fades But New Systems Develop

2008-10-13T18:53+0200

It was expected to dissipate `within a day or so,` the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Nana fades but new systems develop

2008-10-13T18:37+0200

13 Oct 2008 16:13:12 GMT Source: Reuters MIAMI, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The 14th tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season faded rapidly on Monday but two new tropical systems developed in the Caribbean, threatening Puerto Rico, the Virgin ...

Tropical Storm Nana forms but doesn't threaten

2008-10-13T17:02+0200

The 14th storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed yesterday, but forecasters say it will probably weaken and stay away from the Caribbean.

Ike's Toll In Texas Still Being Tallied

2008-10-13T16:52+0200

The hurricane is the most expensive in Texas history, with an estimated price tag of $11.4 billion - so far.

Minister De Gucht frees up over 2 million EUR for hurricane victims in Haiti and Cuba following a reassessment of needs

2008-10-13T09:48+0200

In late August and early September, hurricanes Fay, Gustav, Hanna and Ike battered the Caribbean islands, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Haiti and Cuba were particularly badly hit by the storms, which caused several billion euro worth of damage.

LANCASHIRE HOLDINGS LIMITED: Statement re Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and Investments

2008-10-13T08:24+0200

Lancashire Holdings Limited 13 October 2008 Hamilton, Bermuda Preliminary Loss Estimates for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and Comments on Investments Lancashire ...

Tropical Storm Nana Forms in Atlantic

2008-10-13T07:39+0200

The six-month hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, has been a busy one although it has lapsed into a recent lull.

Tropical Storm Nana forms in Atlantic

2008-10-12T23:44+0200

12 Oct 2008 21:26:50 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds details, background) MIAMI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Nana, the 14th of the Atlantic hurricane season, formed on Sunday in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Caribbean islands, the U.S. ...

Albert R. Ramdin: Haiti's troubles require bold solution

2008-10-12T18:07+0200

Albert R. Ramdin: Haiti’s troubles require bold solutions 01:00 AM EDT on Sunday, October 12, 2008 ALBERT R. RAMDIN WASHINGTON RECENTLY, I visited Haiti and witnessed the true scale of the disaster in human terms and physical damage left in the wake of Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricanes Gustav, Hanna and Ike.

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Estimates Impact from Third Quarter Hurricane Activity And Reports Information on Financial Holdings

2008-10-11T00:32+0200

WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. today announced estimated third quarter losses from hurricanes Gustav, ...

Hungry Haitians could cause more unrest, UN warns

2008-10-10T22:12+0200

10 Oct 2008 19:57:07 GMT Source: Reuters By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Ignoring the plight of hurricane-ravaged Haiti and leaving its population hungry and angry could lead to a new wave of social unrest in the ...

Air Force Reservists Fight Insect Infestation in Wake of Hurricanes

2008-10-10T21:37+0200

An Air Force Reserve C-130 crew recently sprayed insecticide in southern Louisiana to combat insect infestation, the squadron's commander said yesterday.

Hurricane Ike produces 76,000 damage claims

2008-10-10T17:26+0200

More than 76,000 damage claims from Hurricane Ike have been filed with the Texas-backed windstorm insurance association, which expects to pay billions of dollars to policy holders for losses.

Church's Chicken Restaurants Lends a Helping Hand to Ike Victims

2008-10-10T15:28+0200

As thousands of Houston and Beaumont citizens attempt to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Church's Chicken is lending a helping hand by providing ...

Coastal rebuilding awash in debate

2008-10-10T07:51+0200

The double-blow of Gustav and Ike just three years after Katrina and Rita unleashed the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history has reopened a decades-old debate amid coastal commun...

Coastal rebuilding awash in debate

2008-10-10T06:06+0200

The double-blow of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike just three years after Katrina and Rita unleashed the costliest natural disaster ...

TPRF Provides US$40,000 to Feeding America for US Hurricane Victims

2008-10-10T01:51+0200

The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) has contributed $40,000 to Feeding America, formerly named America's Second Harvest, to provide truckloads of food to ...

American National Offers Relief to Individuals Adversely Affected by the Apparent Theft of a Former Agent

2008-10-10T00:21+0200

GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - American National Insurance Company , and its subsidiary, American National Property and Casualty Company ...

Basic Energy Services Reports Selected Operating Data for September 2008

2008-10-10T00:21+0200

MIDLAND, Texas, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Basic Energy Services, Inc. ("Basic") today reported selected operating data for the month of ...

Din Din at Chin Chin

2008-10-09T23:37+0200

Chin Chin Cafe Mytninskaya Nab., 3 // Tel: 232 1042 // Open daily from noon until midnight // Menu in English and Russian // Mastercard and Visa accepted // Dinner for two with alcohol 2,470 rubles ($94) What you won’t find at the Asian fusion restaurant Chin Chin Cafe are your typical Russian tastes or service.

KENYA: Predicting Weather With Science and Spider Webs

2008-10-09T23:33+0200

JOHANNESBURG, Oct 9 (IPS) - When the magungu bird flies higher in the sky than usual and seems to float in the air in its passage from south to north, the Abasuba people living on the islands of Kenya's Lake Victoria and on the highlands near the lake know the rains are on their way and that it is time to plant.

A chilly wind is blowing down Main Street

2008-10-09T23:05+0200

At the Edison furniture store Comer Steinbridge's desk was covered in a heap of pennies, nickels and dimes, which he was slowly placing in neat piles alongside his sturdy copy of the Bible.

Haïti : la Banque mondiale donne 25 millions de dollars supplémentaires

2008-10-09T22:54+0200

Communiqué de presse n°:2009/108/LCR Le président Zoellick prévoit de se rendre dans le pays WASHINGTON, le 9 octobre 2008 — Le président du Groupe de la Banque mondiale, Robert B. Zoellick, a annoncé aujourd'hui l'octroi de dons supplémentaires d'urgence d'un montant de 25 millions de dollars à....

Markel Comments on Third Quarter Hurricane and Investment Losses

2008-10-09T22:51+0200

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Markel Corporation reported today that it estimates net losses, including reinstatement premiums, from ...

Tropical species also threatened by climate change

2008-10-09T22:23+0200

If you can't stand global warming, get out of the tropics. While the most significant harm from climate change so far has been in the polar regions, tropical plants and animals may face an even greater threat, say scientists who studied conditions in Costa Rica.

US Blockade Hinders Cuban Tourism

2008-10-09T21:53+0200

HAVANA (PL) - The US worsening of the economic, trade and financial blockade on Cuba is aimed to hinder the island's tourist development.

Cuba Boosts Rice Growing Technology

2008-10-09T21:53+0200

HAVANA (PL) - Granma daily reported Thursday that Cuban agricultural workshops are manufacturing and repairing machinery to harvest rice, facing the growing demand of that grain.

Dow Drops Below 9,000 Mark

2008-10-09T21:30+0200

U.S. markets endure volatile trading as officials struggle to address the global financial crisis.

Oil prices fall as OPEC calls emergency meeting

2008-10-09T21:30+0200

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices extended their losses today even as OPEC hinted it might cut output to halt the market's dramatic slide at an emergency meeting next month.

Foreign Students Backing Cuba Recovery

2008-10-09T21:23+0200

HAVANA (PL) - Nearly 32,000 foreign university students in Cuba have been mobilized to support recovery labors, after the path of hurricanes Gustav and Ike, Juventud Rebelde newspaper reported Thursday.

Cuba Grows Sugar after Hurricanes

2008-10-09T21:23+0200

HAVANA (PL) - Local media reported on Thursday that Cuba is getting ready for the upcoming sugarcane harvest after recovering from the damages caused by hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

Crude prices extend losses

2008-10-09T21:13+0200

NEW YORK — Oil prices extended their losses Thursday even as OPEC hinted it might cut output to halt the market's dramatic slide at an emergency meeting next month. At the pump, crude's decline pushed prices even lower. A gallon of regular shed 4.4 cents overnight to a new national average of $3.403 (U.

Estudiantes extranjeros apoyarán labores de recuperación en Cuba

2008-10-09T20:53+0200

LA HABANA (PL) - Los cerca de 32 mil universitarios extranjeros que estudian en Cuba participarán en una movilización para apoyar la recuperación nacional tras el azote de los huracanes Gustav e Ike, informó hoy la prensa.

Cost of oil falls more as OPEC calls for meeting

2008-10-09T20:48+0200

Oil prices extended their losses Thursday even as OPEC hinted it might cut output to halt the market’s dramatic slide at an emergency meeting next month.

Cuba begins leasing land in key Raul Castro reform

2008-10-09T20:46+0200

HAVANA (Reuters) - Communist Cuba has begun leasing land to private farmers, cooperatives and state companies for the first time in decades in a step forward for one of President Raul Castro's main economic reforms, official media said this week.

Banana Conference Wraps Up In Mombassa, Kenya

2008-10-09T20:26+0200

The International Conference on Bananas is wrapping up today in Mombassa, Kenya. It is said to be the first pan-African meeting to link research to markets from an African perspective. Hundreds of participants, including scientists and farmers, discussed ways to improve banana research and marketing.

Cuba begins leasing land in key Raul Castro reform

2008-10-09T20:22+0200

09 Oct 2008 17:55:23 GMT Source: Reuters By Marc Frank HAVANA, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Communist Cuba has begun leasing land to private farmers, cooperatives and state companies for the first time in decades in a step forward for one of ...

Norbert weakens but still hurricane off Mexico coast

2008-10-09T19:55+0200

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Hurricane Norbert weakened to a Category 3 in the Pacific but was still a major hurricane as it headed on Thursday for Mexico's Baja California peninsula, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Norbert weakens but still hurricane off Mexico coast

2008-10-09T19:52+0200

09 Oct 2008 17:44:23 GMT Source: Reuters MEXICO CITY, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Hurricane Norbert weakened to a Category 3 in the Pacific but was still a major hurricane as it headed on Thursday for Mexico's Baja California peninsula, the U.S. ...

Hurricane Norbert weakens slightly; Odile grows

2008-10-09T19:46+0200

Hurricane Norbert weakened to a still-potent Category 3 storm early today on a path expected to take it to Mexico's southern Baja California peninsula over the weekend.

Historic Maldives vote heads to second round

2008-10-09T19:46+0200

MALE (Reuters) - Asia's longest-serving ruler got the most votes in the Maldives' first multiparty presidential poll, but the tally on Thursday showed him headed for a runoff with an opponent he jailed frequently during 30 years in power.

UN says glimmer of hope in Haiti

2008-10-09T19:44+0200

A senior United Nations official says in the midst of the challenges facing Haiti as it recovers from a series of devastating hurricanes and storms, there are signs of hope for the impoverished Caribbean nation.

Hurricane Norbert takes aim on Mexico

2008-10-09T19:00+0200

Hurricane Norbert weakened to a still-potent Category 3 storm early Thursday on a path expected to take it to Mexico's southern ...

Crude falls through $87

2008-10-09T18:52+0200

NEW YORK — Oil prices dipped below $87 (U.S.) a barrel Thursday with the downward momentum slowed somewhat by continuing chatter from OPEC nations about an emergency meeting to address the market slide. Light, sweet crude for November Delivery fell $1.97 to $86.

Death toll from storms rises in Haiti

2008-10-09T18:25+0200

BY BIANCA SYMONETTE, Guardian Staff Reporter The death toll following devastating storms in Haiti several weeks ago has risen from 423 people as of September 25 to 793 people as of October 2, according to Haitian Ambassador to The Bahamas Louis Harold Joseph.

Traders look for direction on oil market

2008-10-09T18:21+0200

VIENNA, Austria (AP) — Oil prices looked for direction Thursday as traders weighed fears that a looming world recession will crimp demand against speculation that OPEC may cut output to keep prices from falling too far.

ECB opens up cash lifeline as finance storm strikes again

2008-10-09T18:19+0200

FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank on Thursday opened up an unlimited cash lifeline for credit-starved institutions as Iceland nationalised its biggest bank and even the the US administration considered taking over troubled banks.

Oil below $87 on global recession fears

2008-10-09T18:16+0200

Oil prices dipped below $87 a barrel Thursday with the downward momentum slowed somewhat by continuing chatter from OPEC nations about an emergency meeting to address the market slide.

Chinese Peasant Protesters Beaten - Rights Group

2008-10-09T18:04+0200

Villagers` phones have now been blocked and the areas is under tight security, the report added.

Ministers, governors commit to saving Sumatra

2008-10-09T18:00+0200

Barcelona, Spain – New hope was extended to some of the world's most diverse and endangered forests today as WWF, four Indonesian ministers and ten provincial governors announced a bold commitment to protect the remaining forests and critical ecosystems of Sumatra.

Strong hurricane heads for Mexico

2008-10-09T17:56+0200

Hurricane Norbert weakened to a category-three storm early on Thursday on a path expected to take it to Mexico's southern Baja California peninsula.

Mexico-bound storm loses strength

2008-10-09T17:38+0200

Hurricane Norbert is downgraded to a Category Three but meteorologists warn it is still dangerous as it heads for Mexico.

AHEPA raps visa program delay

2008-10-09T17:29+0200

The head of the largest and oldest Greek-American organisation, AHEPA, on Wednesday expressed his concerns over what he called the Bush administration's failure to include Greece in the visa waiver program.

Water Minister Bemoans Environmental Degradation in the Blue Mountains

2008-10-09T17:04+0200

Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Horace Chang, is bemoaning the environmental degradation that is taking place in the Blue Mountain range, in the interest of coffee production. He said that whilst Blue Mountain Coffee, is treasured and valued as the finest coffee in the world, and could be....

Gov't. Strengthening Link Between Agriculture and Forests

2008-10-09T17:04+0200

The Government is moving to strengthen the link between agriculture and forests, that is necessary for food security and rural development. This symbiotic relationship is often lost and needs to be strengthened, according to a study by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Pay-to-protect plan for Ecuadorian rainforest on the brink

2008-10-09T16:57+0200

The country's government has offered to prevent oil drilling in the protected Yasuni national park if the international community pays compensation of $350m a year

$16m Complex

2008-10-09T16:53+0200

BRIDGETOWN - A new police station, magistrate's court, library and post office should be operating in St Joseph after February, next year.

Saving Sumatra: Indonesia Reaches Historic Agreement To Protect World's Most Endangered Tropical Forests

2008-10-09T16:48+0200

The Indonesian government and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced a bold commitment to protect the remaining forests and critical ecosystems of ...

U.S. retailers cut forecasts

2008-10-09T16:33+0200

NEW YORK — U.S. clothing retailers reported dismal same-store sales results for September as the global financial crisis further squeezed consumers who were already cutting back because of the weak economy. Abercrombie & Fitch and TJX Cos. Inc. lowered their earnings outlooks Thursday, while Chico's FAS Inc.

China: 200 villagers sickened by arsenic in water

2008-10-09T16:28+0200

BEIJING (AP) -- The number of villagers sickened by drinking water contaminated with arsenic in southern China has risen to 200, the official Xinhua News Agency said Thursday.The residents of two villages in Guangxi province began showing symptoms last Friday, including swelling in the face and eyes, vomiting and blurred eyesight, it said.

Norbert becomes Category 4 hurricane in Pacific

2008-10-09T16:28+0200

CIUDAD OBREGON, Mexico (AP) -- Hurricane Norbert strengthened Wednesday into an extremely powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast and was on track to hit the southern Baja California peninsula over the weekend.The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Norbert will likely turn toward the....

Hurricane Ike produces 76,000 damage claims so far

2008-10-09T16:28+0200

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- More than 76,000 damage claims from Hurricane Ike have been filed with the Texas-backed windstorm insurance association, which expects to pay billions of dollars to policy holders for losses.Texas Windstorm Insurance Association general manager Jim Oliver cautioned Wednesday....

Jobless Claims Drop From 7-Year High

2008-10-09T15:41+0200

The government says new applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week from a seven-year high, though claims remain at elevated levels due to the struggling economy.

Hurricane Ike produces 76,000 damage claims so far

2008-10-09T15:35+0200

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 76,000 damage claims from Hurricane Ike have been filed with the Texas-backed windstorm insurance association, which expects to pay billions of dollars to policy ho...

Oil below $90 on recession fears

2008-10-09T15:28+0200

Oil prices looked for direction Thursday as traders weighed fears that a looming world recession will crimp demand against speculation that OPEC may cut output to keep prices from falling too far.

200 Chinese villagers poisoned by arsenic from industrial plant

2008-10-09T15:27+0200

About 200 residents of two South China villages are recovering from arsenic poisoning after contaminated water from a nearby industrial plant overflowed into wells.

Jobless claims fall from 7-year high

2008-10-09T15:12+0200

The number of out-of-work Americans filing new claims for unemployment insurance last week edged off a seven-year high but was higher than economists' estimates, according to a government report released Thursday.

U.S. jobless claims drop from seven-year high

2008-10-09T14:59+0200

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government said Thursday new applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week from a seven-year high, though claims remain at elevated levels due to the struggling economy. The Labour Department said initial claims for jobless benefits dropped 20,000 to a seasonally....

CNN announces Top 10 Heroes

2008-10-09T14:51+0200

For Liz McCartney, selection as one of the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2008 could not have come at a better time.

Jobless claims drop from seven-year high

2008-10-09T14:41+0200

The government says new applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week from a seven-year high, though claims remain at elevated levels due to the struggling economy.

Hurricane Norbert weakens on approach to Baja California

2008-10-09T14:35+0200

Hurricane Norbert weakened to a Category 3 storm early Thursday as it churned through the Pacific Ocean toward Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

MISR: Back in Business in Galveston

2008-10-09T14:13+0200

Malin International Ship Repair & Drydock (MISR) in Galveston reported that in the early hours of September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike made a direct

China's leaders address land reform and economy

2008-10-09T13:54+0200

China's Communist Party began a four-day meeting Thursday to discuss agricultural reforms, as the government seeks to maintain growth and guard against the effects of the global economic crisis.

Retailers post weak sales as patrons hold off on spending

2008-10-09T13:37+0200

NEW YORK — American consumers went into hiding in September, leaving retailers with dismal sales and an uncertain future well beyond the holiday season as the fallout from the financial meltdown pushes spending even lower.

Mormon Temple in Laie to close for 18 months of renovations

2008-10-09T13:37+0200

The La'ie Hawai'i Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will close for at least 18 months starting on Dec. 29 to undergo a big renovation.

Action call on reefs comes from Honolulu

2008-10-09T13:37+0200

A plan conceived on O'ahu to save the world's coral from "osteoporosis of the reef" was introduced yesterday at the World Conservation Congress in Spain.

Thursdaytalk - HOTTEST TOPICS ON THE COCKTAIL CIRCUIT

2008-10-09T13:31+0200

Taking over - 1. Some are fed up as she keeps inserting herself in the midst of the celebrations. They point to her usurping the role of MC recently, she being the head cook and bottle-washer-in-chief at the big bling...

You can't beat Tibet of charity - Lama donates 'profits' to city

2008-10-09T13:30+0200

The Dalai Lama donates £55,000 to charity after unexpectedly making a huge profit from his recent visit to Nottingham.

Hurricane Norbert downgraded but still dangerous, officials say

2008-10-09T13:28+0200

Hurricane Norbert has weakened to a Category 3 storm as it makes its way toward Mexico's coast.

Crude lingers around $89 a barrel

2008-10-09T13:25+0200

VIENNA — Oil prices looked for direction Thursday as traders weighed fears that a looming world recession will crimp demand against speculation that OPEC may cut output to keep prices from falling too far. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday that some members of the Organization of....

Oil below $88 on recession fears

2008-10-09T13:22+0200

Oil fell below $88 a barrel Thursday in Asia on investor fears that crude demand will weaken as turmoil in the financial system pushes economies in the U.S. and Europe into recession.

Hurricane Ike produces 76,000 damage claims so far

2008-10-09T12:51+0200

More than 76,000 damage claims from Hurricane Ike have been filed with the Texas-backed windstorm insurance association, which ...

Number of villagers sickened by arsenic-tainted drinking water rises to 200 in south China

2008-10-09T12:47+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of villagers sickened by drinking water contaminated with arsenic in southern China has risen to 200, the official --inhua News Agency said Thursday.

Hurricane Norbert Next To Hit Mexico As Storm Marco Weakens (AHN)

2008-10-09T12:39+0200

(AHN) - Hurricane Norbert built up 134 mph winds on Wednesday over Mexico's Pacific coast and is forecast to hit southern Baja California and the Mexican mainland in the next two days. - Thu, 9 Oct 2008 05:51:49 GMT

Pitt helps hurricane victims

2008-10-09T12:30+0200

Brad Pitt has paid for another 90 new homes to be built in hurricane ravaged New Orleans.

Hurricane Norbert weakens slightly

2008-10-09T12:20+0200

Hurricane Norbert weakened to a Category 3 storm early Thursday as it lumbers on a path expected to take it to Mexico's southern Baja California peninsula over the weekend.

China: 200 villagers sickened by arsenic in water

2008-10-09T12:13+0200

The number of villagers sickened by drinking water contaminated with arsenic in southern China has risen to 200, the official Xinhua News Agency said Thursday.

Moraine water worries after 70,000 buried tires found

2008-10-09T12:08+0200

An Uxbridge farmer who buried 70,000 car tires on his land is under investigation by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority – almost a decade after the province gave him permission to do so.

200 ill from arsenic in water

2008-10-09T12:04+0200

The number of villagers sickened by drinking water contaminated with arsenic in southern China has risen to 200.

Nig v S/Leone: Adeleye, Ajilore ready for first caps - The Punch - Fastnews Nigerian Sports

2008-10-09T12:00+0200

While Ebenezer Ajilore and Dele Adeleye are vying for their first caps in the senior team, Sani Kaita, Onyekachi Apam, Obinna Nsofor and Chinedu Obasi are staging claims for their regular starting places. Other players who trained under the watchful eyes of coach Shaibu Amodu and his assistants –....

Hurricane Norbert weakens on approach to Baja

2008-10-09T11:50+0200

Hurricane Norbert weakened to a Category 3 storm early Thursday as it churned through the Pacific Ocean toward Mexico's Baja peninsula.

Scientists: Loss of Prague's greenery harmful to health

2008-10-09T11:43+0200

The Czech Academy of Sciences opposes plans to use green spaces for development.

Tropical Storm Odile forms in Pacific Ocean

2008-10-09T11:41+0200

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Odile has formed in the Pacific Ocean.

Oil price drops amid financial turmoil

2008-10-09T11:25+0200

Oil prices fell below $88 a barrel on Thursday in Asia on investor fears that crude demand will weaken amid turmoil in the financial system.

Arsenic poisoning spreads in Chinese villages

2008-10-09T11:25+0200

The number of villagers sickened by drinking water contaminated with arsenic in southern China has risen to 200, says the official Xinhua news agency.

Latest News : Tropical Storm Marco hits Mexican coast, 2,000 evacuated

2008-10-09T11:16+0200

Tropical Storm Marco hits Mexican coast, 2,000 evacuated MEXICO CITY (Chinaview) -- Tropical Storm Marco Tuesday hit Mexico's Gulf coast with high winds and heavy rains, forcing the evacuation of some 2,000 people from high-risk areas. The storm flooded coastal highways and brought heavy rains to....

Angola: Argentina Wants to Reach USD 200 Million in Exports to Country

2008-10-09T11:07+0200

The Republic of Argentina desires to reach, by the year's end, a volume of exportations to Angola estimated at USD 200 million, to the contrary of the USD 165.8 million obtained in 2007, informed this Wednesday, in Luanda, that country's ambassador, Ricardo Víctor Roggero.

NRA settles suit on gun seizures

2008-10-09T11:07+0200

NEW ORLEANS | City officials have agreed to return hundreds of firearms that police officers confiscated in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, part of a deal to resolve a lawsuit filed by gun lobbying groups.

The pioneer bishop of Kribi consecrated within its new diocese

2008-10-09T10:54+0200

The seaside town of Kribi on Saturday the 4th of October 2008, witnessed the historic consecration of its pioneer bishop, Joseph Befe Ateba under the supervision of Monsignor Robert Sarah, main celebrant, Secretary General of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of the People, and the Pope’s special envoy, who came all the way from Rome .

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

2008-10-09T10:44+0200

2008-10-09 08:45:47 1-KazMunaiGas E&P clears $350 mln share buyback MOSCOW, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Kazakh oil producer KazMunaiGas Exploration and Production ...

TFN NEWS BRIEFING: Banking and insurance highlights to 09:15 BST

2008-10-09T10:44+0200

2008-10-09 09:10:47 GLANCE European stocks rises further led by miners, banks PARIS, Oct 9 (Reuters) - European stocks added to their gains on Thursday, led ...

Moraine water fears follow discovery of 70,000 buried tires

2008-10-09T10:36+0200

An Uxbridge farmer who buried 70,000 car tires on his land is under investigation by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority almost a decade after the province gave him permission to do so.

Climate change could force millions from homes

2008-10-09T09:30+0200

Environmental damage such as desertification or flooding caused by climate change could force millions of peoples from their homes in the next few decades, experts said. "All indicators show we are dealing with a major emerging global problem,"...

Protesters reported beaten, detained in China

2008-10-09T09:26+0200

Police have beaten and detained protesters holding a rally in southern China to seek compensation for damaged property, an activist group said Thursday.

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

2008-10-09T09:13+0200

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

On International Day, UN stresses need to make hospitals saf

2008-10-09T08:52+0200

8 October 2008 #150 United Nations officials are marking the International Day for Disaster Reduction with a call to invest more to make hospitals safe in the event of natural hazards such as earthquakes and cyclones, stressing that doing so not only saves lives but is highly cost-effective.

Cuba hopes for good tourism season amid problems

2008-10-09T08:52+0200

HAVANA - The two hurricanes that ravaged Cuba at summer's end won't keep tourists from the Caribbean island during the high season but global economic woes might, industry watchers said Monday. | They... (photo: Creative Commons / Ghyomm)

Thursday, October 09, 2008 WORK to strengthen the structure of the Bailey bridge in Harbour View to accommodate heavy-duty vehicles is expected to be completed in another three weeks, according to Joseph Hibbert, state minister in the Ministry of Transport and Works.

2008-10-09T08:45+0200

WORK to strengthen the structure of the Bailey bridge in Harbour View to accommodate heavy-duty vehicles is expected to be completed in another three weeks, according to Joseph Hibbert, state minister in the Ministry of Transport and Works. The temporary bridge - which was erected when the flow of....

Incumbent leads in Maldives vote marred by delays

2008-10-09T08:34+0200

MALE (Reuters) - The Maldives 30-year incumbent leader is ahead in the islands' first multiparty presidential election, according to preliminary results on Thursday from a poll marred by rigging charges and delays that took it into a second day.

Oil falls below $88 on US, Europe recession fears

2008-10-09T08:07+0200

Oil prices fell below US$88 a barrel Thursday in Asia on investor fears that that crude demand will weaken as turmoil in the financial system pushes economies in the U.S. and Europe into read more

UN stresses need to make hospitals safe from disasters

2008-10-09T08:04+0200

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 9 (APP): United Nations officials are marking the International Day for Disaster Reduction with a call to invest more to make hospitals safe in the event of natural hazards such as earthquakes and cyclones, stressing that doing so not only saves lives but is highly cost-effective.

Asian environment ministers meet in Vietnam

2008-10-09T08:00+0200

Asian environment ministers were meeting Thursday in Vietnam to discuss regional challenges, from polluted mega cities to the common threats posed by global warming, officials said.

Incumbent leads in Maldives vote marred by delays

2008-10-09T07:57+0200

N'Assembly moves to shield Nigeria against global credit crisis

2008-10-09T07:12+0200

From John-Abba Ogbodo and Azimazi Momoh Jimoh and Terhemba Dakar, Abuja W ORRIED by the likely impact of the current global credit crisis on Nigeria's economy, both the Upper and Lower Houses of the National Assembly yesterday engaged in marathon debates on how to shield the nation on the economic disaster.

Global Financial Crisis: Shamsudeen, Soludo to Brief Senate - THISDAY - Fastnews Nigerian Banking

2008-10-09T07:10+0200

The Senate has asked the Minister of Finance, Dr. Shamsudeen Usman, his National Planning counterpart, Senator Sanusi Daggash, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, as well as the Chief Economic Adviser to the President, Dr.

Financial crisis can open doors for poor countries

2008-10-09T06:57+0200

INFRASTRUCTURE can lead to development — but will it? A month bumping along the roads of Mozambique from Maputo to the Rovuma River provided the context for some ideas about public infrastructure and economic development and how both are financed. Given that according to the news broadcasts....

Dalai Lama gives away UK profits

2008-10-09T06:33+0200

The Dalai Lama has donated tens of thousands of pounds to charity after unexpectedly making a huge profit from his recent visit to Nottingham. The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader had planned his tr...

:How to Avoid aNew Great Depression

2008-10-09T06:26+0200

POLICY-MAKERS in the United States and across the globe are desperately seeking to avoid the series of missteps that accentuated the financial crisis of the 1930s. They are all stressing that lessons from the Great Depression have been learned and that the many policy mistakes that were associated with it will be avoided.

Norbert becomes Category Four hurricane

2008-10-09T06:24+0200

Hurricane Norbert has strengthened into an extremely powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast and is on track to hit California over the weekend.

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Norbert turns toward Baja

2008-10-09T06:12+0200

Hurricane Norbert, an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane, began its expected turn toward the Baja peninsula late Wednesday, forecasters said.

Global Financial Crisis: Shamsudeen, Soludo to Brief Senate

2008-10-09T06:10+0200

Congress to give US$100 mil. in emergency funds to Red Cross

2008-10-09T05:54+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The American Red Cross said Tuesday it will receive US$100 million in emergency funding from Congress to replenish its disaster relief reserves, which were depleted as the charity plunged into debt to provide shelter, food and other services during a string of hurricanes this summer.

Bulgaria's Balchik Botanical Garden to Have Modern Greenhouse

2008-10-09T05:42+0200

A new green house will be mounted in the beginning of November in the famous botanical garden in the Black Sea town of Balchik, according to the park's manager Ina Mincheva. The greenhouse's cost is estimated at BGN 300,000 and it will be located on an area of 800 square meters. The greenhouse is m..

Turf 'marathon' on Saturday --

2008-10-09T05:12+0200

THE Arima Race Club (ARC), glowing after a record $249,554 Hi-5 payout to one lucky punter last weekend, will be hoping for a continued "high" on Saturday's eight-race card at Santa Rosa Park, Arima. The showcase event, race seven, will see imported and locally-bred horses clash over 2,400 metres on....

Norbert grows into 'extremely dangerous' hurricane

2008-10-09T05:04+0200

Hurricane Norbert has strengthened into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane and is headed toward the Baja California peninsula, the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, said Wednesday.

PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - Oct 9

2008-10-09T04:56+0200

09 Oct 2008 02:26:19 GMT Source: Reuters HANOI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - These are some of the leading stories in the official Vietnamese press on Thursday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. - - - - ...

Climate change could force millions from homes

2008-10-09T04:48+0200

BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) - Environmental damage such as desertification or flooding caused by climate change could force millions of peoples from their homes in the next few decades, experts said on Wednesday.

Decoding of malaria parasite

2008-10-09T04:33+0200

Musicians Youssou N'Dour, left, and Bono listen to speakers at the United Nations 2008 Millennium Development Goals Malaria Summit in New York on Sept. 25.

Colossal rescue plan to steer through financial hurricane

2008-10-09T04:33+0200

The deal is 500bn - that is a five with eleven zeros after it, that is one trillion US dollars. That is the size of the colossal rescue package which, combined with an interest rate cut, is eno...

Hurricane builds force off Mexico

2008-10-09T04:33+0200

MEXICO CITY - Hurricane Norbert strengthened overnight into a powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast as it churned on a path expected to take it over the southern half of the Baja Califo...

Better air measure gauge on way

2008-10-09T04:26+0200

The Guangdong provincial environmental protection agency is working on a system to better evaluate its air quality. The new system will include indices on visibility, particle mass concentration of PM10 (particles with a diameter of less than 10 microns), and black carbon particles, Nanfang Metropolis Daily reported yesterday.

Senate seeks N300bn boost for economy - Vanguard - Fastnews Nigerian Currency News

2008-10-09T03:59+0200

Global Financial crisis: THE Senate is seeking the injection of N300 billion into the economy by the Federal Government as Nigeria’s response to the global financial crisis. Simultaneously, the House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Capital Market and Banking and Currency to liaise....

CNN Student News: Ten Questions

2008-10-09T03:57+0200

(CNN Student News) October 9, 2008 1. According to the program: How is the current financial crisis impacting nations around the world? What are some of these nations doing to address the crisis? 2. Why do you think that a market fluctuation in one nation can have international ripple effects? 3. What action did the U.

Decoding of malaria parasite's genome could lead to vaccine

2008-10-09T03:31+0200

Scientists have unraveled the genetic code of a malaria parasite that sickens hundreds of millions of people each year, a step ...

Dalai Lama gives away UK profits

2008-10-09T03:15+0200

The Dalai Lama donates £55,000 to charity after unexpectedly making a huge profit from his recent visit to Nottingham.

Climate change could force millions from homes

2008-10-09T03:12+0200

Experts estimate that by 2050 some 200 million people will be displaced. -Reuters

OPEC likely to cut oil output at below $80

2008-10-09T02:27+0200

Published Date: October 09, 2008 DUBAI: OPEC is unlikely to cut output at its meeting in December unless the price for crude produced by its members falls below $80 a barrel, an OPEC source said yesterday. The price for OPEC's basket of crude stood just above that threshold on Tuesday, at $80.04 a barrel.

CNN Student News Transcript: October 9, 2008

2008-10-09T02:19+0200

AZUZ: The U.S. Navy is at odds with environmental organizations over the effects that sonar testing may be having on whales! President Bush had issued a waiver allowing the tests to take place. But a court ruling blocked the sonar exercises earlier this year. And now, this fight has landed in front of the Supreme Court.

Focus on one of the world's greatest predators

2008-10-09T01:56+0200

IT IS a dramatic sight few are lucky enough to witness – a spectacular display of raw power from one of nature's most deadly predators.

Hurricane builds force off Mexico

2008-10-09T01:51+0200

Vacuum inventor Dyson scraps his plan for a design school

2008-10-09T01:31+0200

Entrepreneur Sir James Dyson has scrapped plans for an innovative multi-million-pound design school. The millionaire inventor of the dual cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner hoped to open the Dyson School...

Consensus takes form on forests, climate

2008-10-09T01:31+0200

AN elusive consensus on the best way to reduce forest carbon emissions took shape today with the release of a joint statement by forestry companies, green organisations and indigenous peoples.

Some state unemployment funds drying up

2008-10-09T01:12+0200

The demand for unemployment benefits across the country has put a strain on state unemployment funds, with such funds in at least 10 states facing insolvency in 2009, according to a policy group.

Hurricane Norbert becomes Category 3 storm

2008-10-09T01:00+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened Wednesday to a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean and was forecast to hit Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.

Oil down over $3

2008-10-09T00:58+0200

LONDON: Oil prices fell by more than $3 on Wednesday after US government data showed a big increase in crude stocks and a big drop in demand, underlin

Maldives holds historic poll

2008-10-09T00:58+0200

MALE: Voting problems hit the Maldives’ first multiparty presidential election on Wednesday, a poll seen as a referendum on President’s Maumoon Abdul

Report: Homeland Security network has problems

2008-10-09T00:53+0200

The replacement for the Homeland Security Department's computerized network for nationwide information sharing could be headed down the same path as its cumbersome original, said a government report released Wednesday.

Climate change could force millions from homes

2008-10-09T00:51+0200

08 Oct 2008 22:49:54 GMT Source: Reuters BARCELONA, Spain, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Environmental damage such as desertification or flooding caused by climate change could force millions of peoples from their homes in the next few decades, experts ...

Hurricane Norbert grows into Category 4 storm

2008-10-09T00:50+0200

Hurricane Norbert continued to gain strength on Wednesday as it moved across the Pacific Ocean toward Mexico.

Financial Crisis - Act Now, FG - AllAfrica Nigerian News

2008-10-09T00:48+0200

(Abuja) EDITORIAL 8 October 2008 Posted to the web 8 October 2008 The financial hurricane ravaging the United States of America is defying the $700 billion lifeline from the Bush government. Like an explosion, the disaster reverberates throughout the world. The United Kingdom has promised to rescue 'ordinary depositors' from the catastrophe.

'CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute' to air Thanksgiving night

2008-10-09T00:34+0200

Hosted by CNN's Anderson Cooper from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" will honor the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2008, as selected by our Blue Ribbon Panel.

Reuters Summit-Focus sharpens on forests for climate fix

2008-10-09T00:20+0200

08 Oct 2008 22:01:36 GMT Source: Reuters (For other news from the Reuters Global Environment Summit, click on http://www.reuters.com/summit/GlobalEnvironment08?pid=500) By Timothy Gardner NEW YORK, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Payments from ...

Historic Maldives poll drags into second day

2008-10-09T00:16+0200

MALE (Reuters) - The Maldives' first multiparty presidential election, seen as a referendum on President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's 30-year rule of the tropical archipelago, dragged into a second day on Thursday amid voting hitches.

Norbert becomes Category Four hurricane

2008-10-09T00:02+0200

Hurricane Norbert has strengthened into a powerful Category Four storm off Mexico's Pacific coast as it churned towards the Baja California peninsula.

Norbert becomes Category 4 hurricane in Pacific

2008-10-08T23:59+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened Wednesday into a powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast as it churned on a path expected to take it over the southern half of the Baja California peninsula this weekend.

Norbert becomes dangerous hurricane off Mexico coast

2008-10-08T23:54+0200

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Hurricane Norbert became an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm in the Pacific on Wednesday and headed for Mexico's Baja California peninsula where it was due to hit land this weekend.

Norbert grows into 'extremely dangerous' hurricane

2008-10-08T23:42+0200

Mexican-bound storm strengthens

2008-10-08T23:30+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthens to a Category-Four storm and is forecast to hit Mexico's Baja California at the weekend.

Historic Maldives poll drags into second day

2008-10-08T23:24+0200

Oil touches year's lowest level

2008-10-08T23:20+0200

NEW YORK — Oil prices closed down Wednesday after touching their lowest level this year, pressured by a huge jump in U.S. crude inventories and more signs of dwindling demand. Light, sweet crude for November delivery fell $1.11 (U.S.) to settle at $88.95 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Oil at one point fell to $86.

Norbert becomes dangerous hurricane off Mexico coast

2008-10-08T23:19+0200

08 Oct 2008 21:13:01 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates with hurricane becoming Category 4) MEXICO CITY, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Hurricane Norbert became an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm in the Pacific on Wednesday and headed for Mexico's Baja ...

Norbert now dangerous hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast

2008-10-08T23:19+0200

08 Oct 2008 20:49:00 GMT Source: Reuters MEXICO CITY, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Hurricane Norbert became an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm in the Pacific on Wednesday and headed for Mexico's Baja California peninsula where it was due hit land ...

Galveston scrambles to heal beaches after Ike

2008-10-08T23:09+0200

The coast here doesn't have the whitest sand or the clearest water, but to millions of Houstonians and other Texans, this is the beach. And thanks to Hurricane Ike, it's also a mess.

Category 4 Hurricane Norbert roars toward Baja in Mexico

2008-10-08T23:06+0200

Hurricane Norbert has strengthened to a powerful, Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast.

UN says Preparation Can Lessen Impacts From Natural Disasters

2008-10-08T23:00+0200

International Day for Disaster Reduction takes place in a year that has been overwhelmed by natural disasters that have taken a heavy toll in lives and property

Cuba bolsters food rations to counter shortages

2008-10-08T22:54+0200

HAVANA (Reuters) - Fruits and vegetables are getting hard to find across Cuba after hurricanes wiped out crops, but the government is tapping food reserves to bolster the monthly food ration that Cubans have received for decades.

Anxiety at home as crisis deepens

2008-10-08T22:48+0200

An anxious government on Wednesday sought to calm embattled Indian stock and currency markets that swung violently amid a worsening growth outlook.

HURRICANE NORBERT BECOMES DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 STORM IN PACIFIC

2008-10-08T22:48+0200

08 Oct 2008 20:34:10 GMT Source: Reuters HURRICANE NORBERT BECOMES DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 STORM IN PACIFIC OFF MEXICO - NHC ...

CDI Corp. Revises 2008 Third Quarter Guidance, Anticipates Lower Revenue and Profit Due to Gulf Coast Hurricanes, Foreign Currency Impact and Weakness in Employment Markets

2008-10-08T22:41+0200

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - CDI Corp. today announced that it expects third quarter revenue to be lower than previous guidance provided ...

IMF Warns of Global Slowdown

2008-10-08T22:38+0200

The head of the International Monetary Fund warns of recession in international economy. Europe must show it can respond

Expect severe winter in U.S. East - AccuWeather

2008-10-08T22:17+0200

08 Oct 2008 19:51:08 GMT Source: Reuters (Recasts, adds quotes, byline) By Bruce Nichols HOUSTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The eastern United States could be on the verge of its coldest, snowiest winter since at least 2003-04, and homeowners ...

BlackBerry Storm Hits Verizon, Vodafone

2008-10-08T22:05+0200

RIM cracks the consumer high end, but will U.S. and European holiday shoppers choose this phone over the iPhone, the G1, or the Nokia 5800?

'Perfect storm' could give Dems 'magic 60'

2008-10-08T22:04+0200

In the face of an economy in crisis and a deeply unpopular president, some analysts believe the situation is ripe to give Democrats a 60-seat filibuster-proof majority in the Senate in November.

Storm spawns tornado in Fla., possibly one in Ala.

2008-10-08T22:03+0200

Forecasters say a tornado blew out windows and knocked down power lines in the Florida Panhandle, and another suspected twister ...

Synaptics wins deal for RIM's touch-screen phone

2008-10-08T21:54+0200

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Synaptics Inc, a maker of touch-screen user interfaces, said Research In Motion is using its clearpad custom module for RIM's upcoming touch-screen phone BlackBerry Storm.

'CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute' to air Thanksgiving night

2008-10-08T21:49+0200

Hosted by CNN's Anderson Cooper from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" will honor the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2008, as selected by our Blue Ribbon Panel.

Cost of oil hits its lowest point this year

2008-10-08T21:48+0200

Oil fell Wednesday, touching their lowest level this year, — as the government reported a huge spike in crude inventories while giving more evidence of dwindling demand.

Turks and Caicos gets hurricane payout

2008-10-08T21:44+0200

The Turks and Caicos government has received a US$6.3 million payout from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF), just weeks after some of the islands were devastated by Hurricane Ike.

IDB commits US$50 million for Jamaica storm rehab

2008-10-08T21:44+0200

Jamaica's Prime Minister Bruce Golding has received a commitment from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to provide a US$50 million infrastructure and rehabilitation loan for that Caribbean country.

UN force in Haiti likely to be renewed

2008-10-08T21:43+0200

The U.N Security Council will likely keep peacekeeping troops in Haiti for another year, but will not heed Haitians' calls to shift their focus to developing the hungry, storm-ravaged nation, the chief U.N. envoy to the country said Wednesday.

Prince of Wales Tourism industry must make heroic effort to help environment

2008-10-08T21:40+0200

The tourism industry will have to make efforts on a "heroic scale" to minimise the impact of travel on the environment the Prince of Wales said.

Consensus takes form on forests, climate

2008-10-08T21:35+0200

AN elusive consensus on the best way to reduce forest carbon emissions took shape today with the release of a joint statement by forestry companies, green organisations and indigenous peoples. 5:20am (AEDT)

Oil down on demand concerns, US inventory build - IT Business Net - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-08T21:35+0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Wednesday as concerns about the impact of the global financial crisis on demand and rising U.S. inventories outweighed a move by central banks to cut interest rates. U.S. crude fell $2.36 to $87.70 a barrel by 1:35 p.m. EDT, after hitting a fresh 10-month low earlier.

* Oil down $2 on US crude stocks rise - Reuters Nigeria - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-08T21:35+0200

* Oil down $2 on U.S. crude stocks rise * Global economic weakness threatens fuel demand * U.S. Fed leads round of interest rate cuts * OPEC considers meeting in November as prices slide (Updates prices) NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Wednesday as concerns about the impact of the global financial crisis on demand and rising U.

RIM posts BlackBerry Storm emulator, dev tools

2008-10-08T21:25+0200

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds It's just in beta at this point, but devs and techies far and wide are now invited to take a stab at coding up some magic for RIM's new touch-based user interface elements, orientation control, accelerometers, and virtual keyboards that are getting proudly shown off for the first time in the Storm.

Tropical Storm Marco hits Mexican coast, 2,000 evacuated

2008-10-08T21:18+0200

MEXICO CITY (Chinaview) -- Tropical Storm Marco Tuesday hit Mexico's Gulf coast with high winds and heavy rains, forcing the evacuation of some 2,000 people from high-risk areas. The storm flooded coastal highways and brought heavy rains to the city of Veracruz, where authorities closed schools....

NRA to settle suit over Katrina gun seizures

2008-10-08T21:18+0200

City officials have agreed to return hundreds of firearms that police officers confiscated in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, part of a deal to resolve a lawsuit filed by gun lobbying groups.

UPDATE 1-Synaptics wins deal for RIM's touchscreen phone

2008-10-08T21:11+0200

BANGALORE, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Synaptics Inc, a maker of touchscreen user interfaces, said Research In Motion is using its clearpad custom module for RIM's ...

Citibank in the centre of a storm

2008-10-08T21:06+0200

Belgium’s Citibank is the latest firm to be hit by the fallout from the collapse of Lehman Brothers. More than a thousand people who invested in the US group through Citibank now stand to lose their savings. Rita Huysmans, bar and restaurant owner, is one of them.

Hurricane Norbert strengthens, threatens Baja

2008-10-08T21:03+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened Wednesday to a powerful Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean and was forecast to hit Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.

Heavy storm hits Grahamstown

2008-10-08T20:49+0200

A heavy thunderstorm in Grahamstown has left 11 people injured and 65 homeless on Wednesday, Eastern Cape police said. Inspector Milanda Coetzer said the storm hit the town at 10.50am. "In Scotts Farm and Tantyi location 15 houses were damaged. Seven houses lost their roofs in Vukani location and three people were slightly injured.

Blumenthal: Pollsters facing perfect storm

2008-10-08T20:32+0200

The presidential election will bring three new factors that are keeping pollsters up nights.

Retailers report weak September sales

2008-10-08T20:27+0200

NEW YORK (AP) -- The nation's retailers are reporting weak sales figures for September as the financial meltdown forced already skittish shoppers to cut back further.

Financial storm tips world toward recession: IMF

2008-10-08T20:24+0200

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund, in its bleakest forecast in years, said on Wednesday the world economy was set for a major downturn with the United States and Europe either in or on the brink of recession.

Defensive Harper stands by economic plan

2008-10-08T20:13+0200

Conservative leader says economic action was taken before the current crisis hit, and action is being taken now

Cutting rates in concert is impressive, but insufficient

2008-10-08T20:12+0200

The unprecedented joint action by central banks is symbolic. But putting on a well-organized cavalry display doesn't win battles and, while welcome, the rate cuts are likely to be of limited use.

Emergency management standard released

2008-10-08T20:12+0200

The Canadian Standards Association has released a new voluntary standard to encourage businesses to create emergency measures strategies.

America's Economic 9/11

2008-10-08T20:09+0200

LOS ANGELES — The financial nightmare is no less than an economic 9/11 that is taking its toll on Americans' psychological well-being, with many, feeling impotent as they lose control over their lives, sinking into a deep black pit of despair. "This compares to 9/11 in terms of the impact,....

NRA to settle suit over Katrina gun seizures

2008-10-08T19:58+0200

City officials have agreed to return hundreds of firearms that police officers confiscated in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, ...

Blackberry's New "Storm" Rolls In

2008-10-08T19:53+0200

Research In Motion and Verizon Wireless officially introduced the first touch-screen BlackBerry to the world: the RIM BlackBerry Storm.

Iseq closes down 7.4% despite rate cut

2008-10-08T19:43+0200

Iseq 3,054.39 (-244) at 4.30pm: Despite today’s globally co-ordinated interest rate cut and the UK government’s liquidity package for banks, the Irish market still closed down, and the question on most investors’ lips was, “what would have happened if the UK liquidity package and rate cut hadn’t....

Hurricane Nobert heading for Mexico

2008-10-08T19:38+0200

Hurricane Norbert's strengthened into a Category three major storm in the Pacific Ocean.

French banks to merge in bid to weather storm

2008-10-08T19:36+0200

PARIS (AFP) - Two of France's leading banks, Caisse d'Epargne and Banque Populaire, approved plans for a merger on Wednesday in a bid to protect themselves from the global financial tsunami.

Rates cut around the world

2008-10-08T19:27+0200

THE world's major central banks last night followed the Reserve Bank of Australia and cut interest rates in a co-ordinated effort to ease pressure on a still gridlocked global financial system.

'Mandela of the Maldives' set to usher in new era

2008-10-08T19:27+0200

A man nicknamed the "Mandela of the Maldives", Mohammed Anni Nasheed, yesterday concluded an exhausting and bitterly-fought presidential election campaign ahead of a vote that will decide the future of the longest serving political...

BlackBerry Storm has touch screen you can feel

2008-10-08T19:27+0200

NEW YORK (AP) -- Research in Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry, is taking on Apple Inc. with a touch-screen phone that puts a new twist on the technology.

Global financial crisis reaches at Indian door-step

2008-10-08T19:27+0200

NEW DELHI, Oct 8 (APP): Responding to the global financial crisis which has reached at the Indian door-step, the Finance Minister P Chidambaram assured the people and the businessmen that the government would inject more liquidity into the system to minimise its affects on them.

Credit crisis threatens New Orleans

2008-10-08T19:27+0200

The economic crisis could hamper ongoing efforts to help New Orleans recuperate from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Here, the steps of a former home sit in front of new construction in ...

DoC warned scientist of risk before fatal tramp

2008-10-08T19:27+0200

A scientist who drowned in a rain-swollen stream on the slopes below Egmont National Park on Tuesday was warned of the risks before starting her tramp, Department of Conservation staff say. Diane May Campbell-Hunt, 56, a Dunedin...

Hurricane Norbert Grows, Heads for Mexico Coast

2008-10-08T19:27+0200

Norbert was packing winds of 125 mph (205 kph) and was located about 460 miles (740 km) from Mexico`s northwestern coast.

Maldives Hold First Multiparty Presidential Poll

2008-10-08T19:27+0200

The poll in the sleepy Maldivesis is the culmination of years of agitation for democratic reforms which Gayoom, 71, finally signed.

Vapour spies to reveal climate clues

2008-10-08T19:23+0200

The month-long experiment will deploy a trio of laser-based instruments to measure the isotopic composition of water vapour at least once every few minutes. That information can then be used to create a kind of 'life history' of the vapour, whether the source is a nearby forest, evaporation from the....

Charitable bodies hit by credit crisis

2008-10-08T19:23+0200

The ongoing financial crisis in the United States and Europe is hitting major research charities and institutions. Organizations such as the Wellcome Trust in London and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York say that their endowments have dropped for the first time in years.

One dies from dengue, public vigilance urged

2008-10-08T19:17+0200

PHILIPSBURG - Authorities have intensified their dengue prevention campaign and have reiterated their call on residents to remain vigilant after a 54-year-old man succumbed to suspected dengue haemorrhagic fever this month.

Oil down nearly $2 after recovery on rate cuts - U.S. Daily - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-08T19:14+0200

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices on Wednesday fell nearly $2, unable to sustain a brief bounce that followed a global round of emergency interest rate cuts to try to shore up the world economy. U.S. light crude for November delivery was down $1.86 cents at $88.20 a barrel by 9:05 a.m. EDT. London Brent crude fell by $1.

United States - * Oil falls more than $3 after US crude stocks rise - Forbes - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-08T19:14+0200

United States - * Oil falls more than $3 after U.S. crude stocks rise * U.S. Fed lead round of interest rate cuts * Global economic weakness threatens fuel demand (Updates throughout) By Joe Brock LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell by more than $3 on Wednesday after U.S.

Eagles big guns hit Abuja - Kick Off Nigeria - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-08T19:14+0200

Caption: Nwankwo Kanu breezed into the Super Eagles camp on Wednesday. Eagles big guns hit Abuja Posted: 2008-10-08 17:40 Nigeria skipper Nwankwo Kanu breezed into the Super Eagles camp on Wednesday along with two of the team's biggest guns, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and deputy skipper Joseph Yobo.

Oil down over $3, US crude stocks swell - StarPhoenix - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-08T19:14+0200

London Brent crude fell by $2.66 to $82.00. Data from the Energy Information Administration showed U.S. crude stocks had risen by 8.1 million barrels as inventories recovered from storm disruptions, much more than the 2.3 million-barrel build forecast by analysts. It also showed gasoline stocks had increased by 7.

Hurricane Norbert grows, heads for Mexico coast

2008-10-08T19:12+0200

08 Oct 2008 16:38:44 GMT Source: Reuters MEXICO CITY, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a Category 3 major storm in the Pacific ocean and headed on Wednesday toward Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Norbert was ...

India has the capacity to weather the financial storm: FM

2008-10-08T19:11+0200

"The fundamentals of our economy are strong... we expect that the growth rate for the whole year will be close to 8%," said finance minister P Chidambaram.

U.S. September retail sales reflect the slowdown

2008-10-08T19:09+0200

Wallets snapped shut in the last month as consumers faced a plunging stock market and home prices.

Hurricane Norbert Bears Down On Mexico

2008-10-08T19:08+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened to a powerful Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean and was forecast to hit Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.

'India capable of weathering financial storm'

2008-10-08T19:07+0200

"The fundamentals of our economy are strong... we expect that the growth rate for the whole year will be close to 8%," said finance minister P Chidambaram.

US retailers report dismal sales

2008-10-08T19:07+0200

Some of the most recognised retailers in the US report poor sales figures for the month of September.

Interest rate cuts fail to stem big market losses

2008-10-08T19:04+0200

Europe's financial markets suffered more heavy losses Wednesday despite the world's leading economies slashing interest rates to tackle the global financial crisis.

Financial crisis Stock market turmoil takes toll on Scottish economy

2008-10-08T18:40+0200

The stock market turmoil has taken a considerable toll on the Scottish economy reducing two of the country's biggest financial institutions almost to their knees and undermining Alex Salmond's case for independence.

North American stocks trade lower again

2008-10-08T18:40+0200

Market activity marked by sharp volatility as investors weigh impact of co-ordinated interest rate cuts

Fed Orders Emergency Cut In Key Interest Rate

2008-10-08T18:39+0200

The Federal Reserve has taken yet another step in an effort to calm financial markets. It cut a key interest rate by a half percentage point to 1.5 percent. This comes a day after the Fed made huge amounts of credit available to corporations.

Hurricane Norbert becomes Category 3 storm

2008-10-08T18:26+0200

Hurricane Norbert has strengthened to a Category 3 storm and was expected to reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.

Vodafone and Verizon to offer new touch-screen BlackBerry

2008-10-08T18:19+0200

The Storm will work both on the Verizon Wireless network and on Vodafone's, even though they use incompatible technologies.

Hurricane Norbert on track to hit Mexico

2008-10-08T18:16+0200

Hurricane Norbert continued to gain strength on Wednesday as it moved across the Pacific Ocean toward Mexico.

Retail Sales Dismal In September

2008-10-08T18:07+0200

American shoppers went into hiding in September, sticking to buying the bare-bone essentials and leading many retailers to report dismal sales for the month as skittish consumers grappled with the financial meltdown spreading around the globe.

Woman dies in PE storm

2008-10-08T18:02+0200

A woman near Port Elizabeth has died amidst heavy thunderstorms and three people have been injured in Grahamstown as a tornado ripped through the town.

TechSpin:Europe Feels the Pain

2008-10-08T18:02+0200

After dismissing the credit crisis as a U.S. problem, European leaders find the disease has spread to their own back yard.

Statement by the Minister of Finance on the Upcoming G7 Meeting

2008-10-08T17:59+0200

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today issued the following statement: "Yesterday the Prime Minister and I met to discuss international co-ordination of the global financial crisis. "The IMF has just released a report urging co-ordinated action concerning the world financial crisis. I strongly endorse this call.

100th Anniversary of the Great White Fleet Commemorated

2008-10-08T17:56+0200

10/8/2008 9:14:22 AM By Lt. Lesley Lykins, Navy Office of Information, East The U.S. Navy commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Great White Fleet in New York Oct. 7 at Grand Central Terminal with the opening of an exhibit that will run through the 2008 Columbus...

Oct08 No local effects from US cable TV conversion

2008-10-08T17:55+0200

Asked if the quality will be better, he remarked that in the US the quality is expected to be much better and that for us here the quality (bought from the commercial company that distributes all over the USA) is already good but he hopes that it will improve.

Powerful Hurricane Norbert roars toward Baja in Mexico

2008-10-08T17:53+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened Wednesday to a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean and was forecast to hit Mexico's Baja California ...

Retailers report weak September sales

2008-10-08T17:52+0200

NEW YORK (AP) — American shoppers went into hiding in September, sticking to buying the bare-bone essentials and leading many retailers to report dismal sales for the month as skittish consumers grappled with the financial meltdown spreading around the globe.

Bishop of Bangor due to be chosen

2008-10-08T17:45+0200

Members of the Church in Wales extend the election of a new bishop of Bangor into a second day.

:Financial Crisis and Fear of Recession

2008-10-08T17:39+0200

Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Financial crisis and fear of recession By Banji Adisa I AM neither an economist nor a financial expert, so I won't talk like one. Only that there is a bit of an economist or financial expert in all of us - at whatever level.

Hurricane Norbert strengthens, threatens Baja

2008-10-08T17:37+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened Wednesday to a powerful Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean and was forecast to hit Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.

Bog Walk Gorge Re-Opens

2008-10-08T17:31+0200

The roadway through the Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine, which was severely damaged by flood waters caused by Tropical Storm Gustav in August, was officially re-opened yesterday (October 5), by Minister of Transport and Works, Michael Henry. Mr. Henry told JIS News, that the closure of the roadway....

Water Minister Bemoans Environmental Degradation in the Blue Mountains

2008-10-08T17:31+0200

Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Horace Chang, is bemoaning the environmental degradation that is taking place in the Blue Mountain range, in the interest of coffee production. He said that whilst Blue Mountain Coffee is treasured and valued as the finest coffee in the world, and could be regarded....

Port unrest follows financial instability

2008-10-08T17:30+0200

PORT UNREST FOLLOWS FINANCIAL INSTABILITY Wednesday, 08 October 2008 THE worst financial climate since 1929, is fomenting labour unrest in an increasing number of countries as workers strike in attempts to obtain better pay and conditions, says mutual delay cover insurer The Strike Club.

Finland President: 'Cyprus is not the EUa s job. It is the UNa s affair'

2008-10-08T17:27+0200

"Finland President: 'Cyprus is not the EUa s job. It is the UNa s affair' Famagusta Gazette The Turkish daily Milliyet newspaper has published a short interview with the Finnish President Tarja Halonen.

Hurricane churns towards Mexico

2008-10-08T17:27+0200

Hurricane Norbert has become a major storm in the Pacific Ocean and is forecast to hit Mexico by the weekend, the US National Hurricane Centre says.

Hurricane Norbert nears Mexico

2008-10-08T17:26+0200

MIAMI : Norbert has become a major hurricane with winds near 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour, as it churns towards Mexico's tourist destination of Baja, California, the National Hurricane Center s...

World stands on the brink of recession: IMF

2008-10-08T17:26+0200

Led by a devastating financial crisis, the International Monetary Fund warned that the world stands on the brink of a recession which is unlikely to end before 2010.

Central banks make emergency rate cuts

2008-10-08T17:18+0200

reported. CNN Markets reacted cautiously to the development, trimming earlier losses. Wall Street, where good news is needed after a 500-point drop a day earlier, opened down, but quickly climbed into positive territory. The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its main rate by a half percentage point, with the....

Study: Housing costs soar as pay lags

2008-10-08T17:13+0200

The financial squeeze on Americans got tighter over the last decade as housing expenses — everything from mortgage payments and rent, to utilities and insurance — far outpaced the growth in incomes, a new study shows.

One dies from dengue, public vigilance urged

2008-10-08T17:11+0200

PHILIPSBURG--Authorities have intensified their dengue prevention campaign and have reiterated their call on residents to remain vigilant after a 54-year-old man succumbed to suspected dengue haemorrhagic fever this month. (click headline for more)

Wall St., Toronto stocks swing back and forth

2008-10-08T17:05+0200

Trading marked by sharp volatility as shares seesaw amid uncertainty over financial crisis

IMF slashes world growth estimates

2008-10-08T17:04+0200

In its bleakest forecast in years, the International Monetary Fund said the world economy was set for a major downturn, with the United States and Europe either in or on the brink of recession.

Thomas L. Friedman: Palin's kind of patriotism

2008-10-08T17:04+0200

How in the world can conservative commentators support Sarah Palin with a straight face?

World's central banks slash interest rates

2008-10-08T17:04+0200

The world's leading economies, led by the United States and the UK, slashed interest rates Wednesday in an emergency move to tackle the global financial crisis after days of record-breaking stock market losses.

UK teachers asked to spy on children as potential terrorists

2008-10-08T16:59+0200

British teachers are being asked to effectively spy on the behavior of pupils in the latest government plan to tackle terrorism. Controversial guidelines, published Wednesday, extend the 'in loco parentis' responsibilities of teachers to monitoring whether their charges are developing extreme views....

IMF: U.S. economy likely to slide into recession

2008-10-08T16:58+0200

The United States, at the center of an intensifying global financial storm, could face an economic recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday. The U.S. economy is now slowing fast and "is likely to contract in the current quarter and into early 2009," said the IMF in its latest World Economic Outlook report.

Hurricane Norbert on track for Mexico

2008-10-08T16:56+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened to a Category 3 storm on Wednesday as it moved across the Pacific Ocean.

Touch-screen BlackBerry coming this fall

2008-10-08T16:53+0200

TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion will roll out a touch-screen model of its BlackBerry smartphone later this fall, thrusting it into direct competition with Apple's popular iPhone.

UPDATE 7-Oil recovers from 10-month low, US leads rates cuts - Forex Pros - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-08T16:47+0200

* Oil pares losses after U.S. Fed leads interest rate cuts * Global economic weakness threatens fuel demand (Updates throughout) By Joe Brock LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Oil prices on Wednesday fell nearly $2, unable to sustain a brief bounce that followed a global round of emergency interest rate cuts to try to shore up the world economy.

BANGLADESH: Working to improve disaster preparedness

2008-10-08T16:37+0200

08 Oct 2008 14:28:54 GMT Source: IRIN Natural disasters are synonymous with Bangladesh, with floods, cyclones, tornados, epidemics and river bank erosion often occurring simultaneously - and with increasing ferocity.

Observers believe Asia is able to weather financial storm

2008-10-08T16:26+0200

HONG KONG: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the worst is yet to come in terms of losses from the global economic crisis. But observers believe Asia is strong enough to weather the storm.

Central banks make co-ordinated cuts

2008-10-08T16:25+0200

CENTRAL banks around the world launched co-ordinated interest rate cuts today in a new gamble to counter the global financial crisis as Britain launched a massive rescue of its banking system.

Mothers Work September Comps Decline; Widens Q4 Loss/Share Guidance

2008-10-08T16:25+0200

News ) reported Wednesday a decline in comparable store sales for the month of September. With sales at the low end of the guidance range, lower-than-planned gross margin, and certain restructuring an...

Retailers report weak September sales

2008-10-08T16:25+0200

NEW YORK (AP) -- The nation's retailers are reporting weak sales figures for September as the financial meltdown forced already skittish shoppers to cut back further.

230,000 killed in disasters this year

2008-10-08T16:25+0200

The toll was due mainly to the earthquake in China and cyclone in Burma, it said. "2008 is a terrible year. There have already been more victims than in the tsunami," said Salvator Briceno...

BlackBerry introduces touch screen with a twist

2008-10-08T16:25+0200

This photo provided by Research in Motion Ltd., shows the company's new touch-screen phone, the Storm. With the new model being announced Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2008 the Storm, RIM is for the first time g...

Hurricane Norbert becomes Category 3 storm

2008-10-08T16:25+0200

Hurricane Norbert has strengthened to a Category 3 storm and was expected to reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.

Fed orders emergency rate cut to 1.5 percent

2008-10-08T16:25+0200

WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve, acting in coordination with other global central banking authorities, cut a key U.S. interest rate by half a percentage point Wednesday to steady an economy teetering...

Fed slashes interest rate by half percentage point

2008-10-08T16:25+0200

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve, acting in coordination with other global central banks, cut a key U.S. interest rate by half a percentage point Wednesday to steady a teetering global economy.

Zimbabwe/Cameroon: Dynamos Ready for Cameroon Battle

2008-10-08T16:21+0200

David Mandigora, head coach of Zimbabwe's Dynamos, is waving a defiant fist in face of adversity, declaring that his club will bounce back in their CAF Champions League semi-final second leg against Cameroon's Cotonsport in a fortnight's time.

Tough times, cheap wines

2008-10-08T16:18+0200

Earlier this year, scientists at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology made headlines for an unusual wine experiment: They used a brain scanner to show that people derived greater pleasure from drinking brands they thought were more expensive, even when the samples were in fact from identical bottles.

Wall St., Toronto stocks slide again

2008-10-08T16:18+0200

With rate cuts already factored in, market waits to see whether banks will start lending to each other again

Wave of worldwide emergency interest rates cut... but will 0.5% be enough to calm the storm?

2008-10-08T16:14+0200

The Bank of England issued an emergency cut in interest rates today after the Government gambled £500billion of taxpayers' money on a huge banking bail-out.

Wave of worldwide emergency interest rate cuts... but will 0.5% be enough to calm the storm?

2008-10-08T16:14+0200

The Bank of England issued an emergency cut in interest rates today after the Government gambled £500billion of taxpayers' money on a huge banking bail-out.

100th Anniversary of the Great White Fleet Commemorated

2008-10-08T16:07+0200

By Lt. Lesley Lykins, Navy Office of Information, East The U.S. Navy commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Great White Fleet in New York Oct. 7 at Grand Central

China may hold key to calming the storm

2008-10-08T16:01+0200

While China cut rates twice in three weeks, speculation is also swirling that Beijing could chip in with a vote of confidence by pledging to hold onto its vast dollar assets.

Disasters kill 230,000 in 2008

2008-10-08T15:59+0200

More people died from natural disasters in the first six months of 2008 than in the Asian tsunami of 2004. -AFP

Carry On up the Congo

2008-10-08T15:59+0200

Illegal logging is rapidly destroying the Earth's stores of natural resources at a time when runaway climate change threatens life on every continent. However, a review of the legality of 156 logging contracts in Democratic Republic of Congo will put its ancient forests in peril, rather than protect them.

Wal-Mart, retailers post weak Sept. sales

2008-10-08T15:57+0200

Americans scaled back their spending even more in September, resulting in weak sales for many retailers, as already skittish consumers grappled with the financial meltdown that’s spreading around the globe.

Hurricane Norbert becomes Category 3 storm

2008-10-08T15:57+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened Wednesday to a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean and was forecast to hit Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.

In bleak forecast, IMF sees major global downturn

2008-10-08T15:48+0200

In its bleakest forecast in years, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday the world economy was set for a major downturn.

Credit crisis threatens New Orleans' recovery

2008-10-08T15:47+0200

A prolonged recession and a tight credit market would cripple New Orleans' still-fragile recovery from Hurricane Katrina, delaying ...

Hurricane churns towards Mexico

2008-10-08T15:30+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthens to a Category Three storm and is forecast to hit Baja California at the weekend.

U.S. tailspin will hurt exports, marble manufacturer says

2008-10-08T15:27+0200

A local boom in Newfoundland and Labrador may soften the sting for manufacturers who rely on the U.S. market, a veteran exporter says.

Central banks slash rates

2008-10-08T15:10+0200

Coordinated interest rate cuts are a new gamble to counter the global financial crisis. -AFP

'2008 is a terrible year'

2008-10-08T15:00+0200

More people died from natural disasters in the first six months of 2008 than in the Asian tsunami of 2004, the UN says.

Central banks unleash rate cut offensive against finance turmoil

2008-10-08T14:56+0200

LONDON - Major central banks launched coordinated interest rate cuts Wednesday in a new gamble to counter the global financial crisis as Britain launched a massive rescue of its banking system.

Hurricane Norbert nears Mexico

2008-10-08T14:56+0200

BANGLADESH: Working to improve disaster preparedness

2008-10-08T14:51+0200

DHAKA , 8 October 2008 (IRIN) - Natural disasters are synonymous with Bangladesh, with floods, cyclones, tornados, epidemics and river bank erosion often occurring simultaneously - and with increasing ferocity.

RIM launches Storm amid stock rout

2008-10-08T14:44+0200

As Research In Motion Ltd. prepares to launch its first touch-screen device Wednesday, co-chief executive officer Jim Balsillie is shrugging off concerns about his company's ability to survive the worst financial meltdown to hit the United States since the Great Depression.

U.S. retailers report weak September sales

2008-10-08T14:44+0200

NEW YORK — Americans scaled back their spending even more in September, resulting in weak sales for many retailers, as already skittish consumers grappled with the financial meltdown that's spreading around the globe. The weak reports are fuelling more worries about the holiday season and the....

What the back pages say - October 8

2008-10-08T14:41+0200

THE SUN West Ham are staring into a financial abyss this morning - after Premier League clubs were warned one of them could go bust. Also: Frank Lampard admits the failure of his midfield partnership with Steven Gerrard cost England a place at Euro 2008. Rafael Benitez will be a shock target for Juventus - unless Liverpool's owners sort a new deal.

Cubans struggling weeks after storms

2008-10-08T14:41+0200

She returned to find her wooden house all but flattened. What was not blown down by Gustav was washed away in the floods from Ike. "Everything was devastated, destroyed," Idalmys said, pointing to the bare foundations of what had been her living room and kitchen.

230,000 killed in disasters this year

2008-10-08T14:39+0200

MORE people died in natural disasters in the first six months of 2008 than in the Asian tsunami of 2004, the United Nations says. 10:49pm (AEDT)

Interest Rates Slashed Worldwide

2008-10-08T14:36+0200

The Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate by half a percentage point to steady an economy teetering on the kind of financial collapse that the United States suffered in 1929.

Arsenic-sickened villagers out of danger in S China

2008-10-08T14:35+0200

A local government official said on Wednesday that 136 villagers were in stable condition after drinking water contaminated by arsenic in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. "All those sickened are in stable condition," said Wei Kaizhong, health bureau director of Hechi City.

Norbert grows into Category 3 hurricane

2008-10-08T14:34+0200

Hurricane Norbert has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane and should continue to grow as it heads toward Mexico's Baja California peninsula, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday.

Oil price recovers from 10-month lows

2008-10-08T14:21+0200

Oil today recovered from a 10-month low, but stayed negative after the US Federal Reserve led a global round of emergency interest rate cuts to try to shore up the world economy.

Uefa warns European clubs against huge debts

2008-10-08T14:21+0200

Soccer: Uefa general secretary David Taylor has warned clubs with heavy debts they could be excluded from European competitions.

Maldives hold historic presidential poll

2008-10-08T14:21+0200

MALE (Reuters) - Voting problems hit the Maldives' first multiparty presidential election on Wednesday, a poll seen as a referendum on President's Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's 30-year rule of islands famed for their luxury resorts.

Fed orders emergency rate cut to 1.5 percent

2008-10-08T14:11+0200

The Associated Press , Washington | Wed, 10/08/2008 6:38 PM | Business The Federal Reserve, acting in coordination with other global central banking authorities, cut a key U.S. interest rate by half a percentage point Wednesday to steady an economy teetering on a collapse reminiscent of the 1929 stock market crash.

Fed Slashes Key Rate By Half A Point

2008-10-08T14:07+0200

The Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate by half a percentage point to steady an economy teetering on the kind of financial collapse that the United States suffered in 1929.

Vodafone challenges Apple with offer of fresh BlackBerrys for Christmas

2008-10-08T14:06+0200

Vodafone has clinched an exclusive deal to offer the first touchscreen phone made BlackBerry in time for Christmas. By Richard Wray

Central banks make emergency rate cuts

2008-10-08T14:04+0200

Money for sleeping sickness study

2008-10-08T14:00+0200

Scientists at Dundee University are awarded £1.7m to study new ways of fighting a deadly tropical disease.

RIM launches touch-screen smartphone

2008-10-08T13:58+0200

MONTREAL — The BlackBerry is taking on Apple's iPhone with a touch-screen smartphone with a regular keyboard designed for both consumers and business users. Research In Motion Ltd. launched the BlackBerry Storm, its first touchscreen phone on Wednesday in a gloomy economic climate that co-CEO Jim Balsillie said shouldn't hurt sales.

BlackBerry's iPhone rival unveiled

2008-10-08T13:58+0200

The latest rival to the iPhone has been unveiled by the makers of the business world's favourite, the BlackBerry. Research In Motion's Storm abandons a physical keypad in favour of a large screen, just like the one on Apple's iPhone. But the company has listened to users who find the iPhone's glass....

Powerful Norbert aims for Mexico

2008-10-08T13:48+0200

Norbert has become a major hurricane with winds near 185km/h, as it churns towards Mexico's tourist destination of Baja.

Gallery: Wildlife photographers of the year

2008-10-08T13:47+0200

The shortlist has been announced for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Q&A: Money Crisis May Hit Development Assistance

2008-10-08T13:45+0200

ROME, Oct 8 (IPS) - The global financial crisis and rising food prices are certain to impact Latin America despite the growth in recent years, says Pamela Cox, the World Bank's vice-president for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Fed leads round of global rate cuts

2008-10-08T13:37+0200

The Federal Reserve, acting in coordination with other global central banking authorities, cut a key U.S. interest rate by half a percentage point Wednesday.

Hurricane Norbert becomes Category 3 storm

2008-10-08T13:37+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened Wednesday to a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean and was forecast to hit Mexico's Baja California ...

Financial Crisis: Act Now, FG - LeadershipNigeria - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-08T13:34+0200

The financial hurricane ravaging the United States of America is defying the $700 billion lifeline from the Bush government. Like an explosion, the disaster reverberates throughout the world. The United Kingdom has promised to rescue 'ordinary depositors' from the catastrophe.

Global economies make emergency rate cuts

2008-10-08T13:34+0200

The world's leading economies, led by the United States and the UK, slashed interest rates Wednesday in an emergency move to tackle the global financial crisis, sending stocks soaring after days of heavy losses.

PHILIPPINES: Building a framework for long-term disaster preparedness

2008-10-08T13:30+0200

08 Oct 2008 11:22:55 GMT Source: IRIN About 20 typhoons hit each year and earthquakes occur frequently as the island nation lies within the so-called "Ring of Fire" in Asia. The last deadly earthquake struck Luzon Island in 1990, killing about 1,600 people.

Fed orders emergency rate cut to 1.5 percent

2008-10-08T13:27+0200

The Federal Reserve, acting in coordination with other global central banking authorities, cut a key U.S. interest rate by half a percentage point Wednesday to steady an economy teetering on a collapse reminiscent of the 1929 stock market crash.

Qantas Passengers Tell Of Horror

2008-10-08T13:23+0200

Many passengers suffered fractures, concussions and bruises. One described the plane plunge - believed to have been caused by a computer glitch - as "absolutely gruesome, terrible, the worst experien...

BlackBerry Storm to hit Australia

2008-10-08T13:23+0200

The Storm, code-named Thunder, will be available in Australia, New Zealand, India and Europe, Vodafone said. The length of the exclusive agreement was not revealed, while pricing and availability have...

PHILIPPINES: Building a framework for long-term disaster preparedness

2008-10-08T13:18+0200

MANILA, 8 October 2008 (IRIN) - About 20 typhoons hit each year and earthquakes occur frequently as the island nation lies within the so-called "Ring of Fire" in Asia. The last deadly earthquake struck Luzon Island in 1990, killing about 1,600 people. The country has become more adept at disaster....

Water festival helps kids learn about resources

2008-10-08T13:06+0200

The city will host the third annual Keiki Water Festival from 8:30 a.m. to noon today at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School.

HEALTH-AFRICA: Renewed Fight Against Old Killer

2008-10-08T12:58+0200

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 8 (IPS) - The key to a new multi-billion dollar strategy to eliminate malaria deaths worldwide by 2015 is to widen availability of existing diagnostic and preventative treatments.

Triesman warns clubs over debt

2008-10-08T12:57+0200

FA chairman Lord Triesman believes clubs should review their wage structures to cope with the credit crunch.

Ottawa to help with road repairs following Hanna

2008-10-08T12:45+0200

P.E.I. will be getting some help from the federal government to pay for road work done following post-tropical storm Hanna.

FA boss fears huge debt within the game

2008-10-08T12:45+0200

Soccer: Football Association chairman Lord Triesman has called on clubs to review their wage structures as they look to weather the financial storm caused by the global credit crunch.

BlackBerry goes touch-screen to counter iPhone

2008-10-08T12:32+0200

RIM will roll out a touch-screen model of BlackBerry smartphone this autumn, thrusting it into direct competition with Apple's iPhone. iPhone | Smartphone Wars

Stone's psychodrama of party animal turned president is missing its final act

2008-10-08T12:32+0200

Bush biopic of free world's unlikeliest leader rushed into cinemas before election

Sneak peek at BlackBerry Storm

2008-10-08T12:32+0200

The newest BlackBerry handset uses a radically different-and better-touchscreen keyboard in its first true world phone.

Solid front in the face of a crisis

2008-10-08T12:29+0200

It is a positive sign that the various political forces in Greece decided to put aside their differences and form a common front on the issue of protecting depositors. The speech by opposition PASOK leader George Papandreou, and everything he said about backing the government's decision to open an....

Arven etter Bush

2008-10-08T12:28+0200

FRA THE NEW YORK TIMES: Timothy Egan kommenterer sin opplevelse av å komme på innsiden hos en president som ikke ser ut til å ha lært noe som helst.

Tories vow $400-million for ailing manufacturers in battleground regions

2008-10-08T12:25+0200

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper pledged $400-million for the hard-hit aerospace and auto sectors yesterday as he unveiled a relatively modest campaign platform that tried to dispel the impression he has done little to respond to fresh economic turmoil.

New BlackBerry Storm adds touchscreen

2008-10-08T12:24+0200

NEW YORK - Research in Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry, is taking on Apple Inc. with a touch-screen phone that puts a new twist on the technology.

Blackberry's iPhone rival hits the market

2008-10-08T12:12+0200

The latest rival to the iPhone has been unveiled by the makers of the business world's favourite, the BlackBerry.

Still so in love: Brad and Angelina are the picture of happiness as they visit New Orleans

2008-10-08T12:11+0200

Still so in love: Brad and Angelina are the picture of happiness as they visit New Orleans

"The Responsibility to Protect: Holding the Line",Gareth Evans in openDemocracy.net

2008-10-08T12:08+0200

By Gareth Evans 6 October 2008 openDemocracy.net A new principle underlying the defence of peoples from atrocity won acceptance from the international community in the mid-2000s. It needs to be both reaffirmed and clarified, says Gareth Evans of the International Crisis Group.

Mothers Work Reports Sales for September 2008

2008-10-08T12:07+0200

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Mothers Work, Inc. , the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, today announced that net sales for ...

Norbert strengthens into Category 2 hurricane

2008-10-08T12:05+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a powerful Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters warned that it could reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend. Forecasters said Norbert was moving west-northwest at 10 mph and was located 500 miles south of Baja California's tip. It had sustained winds of near 105 mph.

NZ players kicked off flight

2008-10-08T11:56+0200

Verbal hi-jinks by a player has led to the South Canterbury team being yellowed carded off an Air New Zealand flight.

BlackBerry's iPhone rival hits the market

2008-10-08T11:30+0200

The latest rival to the iPhone has been unveiled by the makers of the business world's favourite, the BlackBerry.

Hurricane Norbert becomes Category 3 storm

2008-10-08T11:25+0200

The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Norbert has strengthened to a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean.

Norbert strengthens into Category 2 hurricane

2008-10-08T11:18+0200

Nigeria: Financial Crisis - Act Now, FG

2008-10-08T11:17+0200

The financial hurricane ravaging the United States of America is defying the $700 billion lifeline from the Bush government.

Clashes continue in India's Assam

2008-10-08T11:13+0200

Police used helicopters to spot armed mobs attacking Muslims in India's troubled northeast yesterday, where

Countries must prepare for and adapt to cyclone impacts

2008-10-08T11:12+0200

Preparing for cyclones can save lives, but to save livelihoods nations must also help people adapt to cyclones' impacts, says Saleemul Huq.

Vulnerability maps could help cut cyclone death tolls

2008-10-08T11:12+0200

Investing in detailed maps of potential cyclone damage will save lives in Indian Ocean countries, says Shishir Dube.

India's storming cyclone research

2008-10-08T11:12+0200

Bay of Bengal cyclones are often hugely destructive. India hopes to cut deaths in the region through improved storm prediction and research.

Science: An anchor for the storm

2008-10-08T11:12+0200

Science and technology can contribute significantly to mitigating the impact of tropical cyclones.

Cyclones in the Indian Ocean: Facts and figures

2008-10-08T11:12+0200

Greg O'Hare explains the what, why, when and how of cyclones, and reviews their effects in South Asia.

Research ethics must still apply in disaster zones

2008-10-08T11:12+0200

Disaster research can help future interventions, but urgency should never excuse exploitation of survivors, says Athula Sumathipala.

How best to model local cyclone risk

2008-10-08T11:12+0200

Combining statistical and physical models offers the best hope of predicting changes in local cyclone risks in the Indian Ocean, says Mark Tadross.

Inside the Beltway: New war

2008-10-08T10:58+0200

Gone forever is "The War Room" of Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign, manned by political newcomers Paul Begala, Dee Dee Myers, James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.

RISK REDUCTION WITH TANGIBLE MEASURES

2008-10-08T10:51+0200

The observance of the International Day for Disaster Reduction for 2008 takes place in a year that has seen more than its fair share of natural calamities, and falls on the third anniversary of the earthquake in South Asia. With the casualties of that disaster and of this year's Wenchuan Earthquake....

Norbert strengthens into Category 2 hurricane

2008-10-08T10:21+0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a powerful Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters warned that it could reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.

Mo. county to build tornado shelters

2008-10-08T10:21+0200

Missouri is about to begin construction on the first of several underground tornado shelters that could become a national model if they prove effective at saving lives.

Research In Motion says BlackBerry Storm smartphone will be available later this fall

2008-10-08T10:21+0200

News , VOD.L), Wednesday said that BlackBerry Storm 3G mobile phone will be available later this fall, exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers in the U.S. and Vodafone customers in Europe, India, Au...

So in love: Brad and Angelina are the picture of happiness as they visit New Orleans housing project

2008-10-08T10:18+0200

So in love: Brad and Angelina are the picture of happiness as they visit New Orleans housing project

On shaky ground

2008-10-08T10:18+0200

Dramatic volatility in world financial markets promises to affect not only the industrialized world, but also leading exporter China. The CPC's future in focus. Claudio Guler writes for ISN Security Watch.

"Making hospitals safe from disaster" - International Day for Disaster Reduction

2008-10-08T10:10+0200

"Making hospitals safe from disaster" was the theme of tomorrow's International Day for Disaster Reduction, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and the Emergency Relief Coordinator, John Holmes, said this afternoon at a Headquarters press conference to make the announcement.

Google comes to Gitex

2008-10-08T10:09+0200

Ever wondered what Google is doing in Dubai or wanted to find out what Google can do to help your business? Now's your chance - the Google team is going be present at their first ever Gitex Forum on October 19-23.

Britain unveils bailout plan

2008-10-08T10:08+0200

LONDON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Britain announced plans to inject up to 50 billion pounds ($87.2 billion) in capital into its biggest retail banks on Wednesday and Hong Kong slashed interest rates to try to stem the global financial crisis. In an effort to kickstart stalled money markets, the Bank of....

Nick Bryant's blog

2008-10-08T10:07+0200

Nick Bryant 11 Aug 08, 03:47 GMT I wonder what the great, track-suited one, former Prime Minister John Howard, would have made of the Australian athletes' uniforms at Friday night's Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing. Green and gold, those tricky sartorial staples, were replaced by blue and silver. Was that: a) UnAustralian.

Treasury to bail out banks as shares plunge

2008-10-08T10:00+0200

A PART-NATIONALISATION of a series of high street banks will be announced to the Stock Exchange this morning in a desperate bid to save the financial system.

MYANMAR: Aye Yin, Myanmar: "I pray we won't starve to death"

2008-10-08T09:53+0200

08 Oct 2008 07:21:09 GMT Source: IRIN Now all we worry about is how we will survive the coming months. Without any paddy fields, we will have nothing to reap during the November and December harvest period and won't even have rice."

National Briefing

2008-10-08T09:48+0200

Lee W. Dubois, 32, of Lexington, S.C., faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced in Alexandria on a single count of theft of government property. He also will be required to pay restitution. Dubois had been a captain in the Army dealing with contract issues until he took a job in 2007 with....

MYANMAR: Aye Yin, Myanmar: I pray we wont starve to death

2008-10-08T09:45+0200

KYONEGADU, 8 October 2008 (IRIN) - Now all we worry about is how we will survive the coming months. Without any paddy fields, we will have nothing to reap during the November and December harvest period and won't even have rice."

Hurricane Norbert Strength In Pacific Off Mexico

2008-10-08T09:38+0200

Norbert became a Category 2 hurricane as it headed toward a sparsely populated area north of the Los Cabos resort.

Senate resumes debate on constitutional review, FOI - The Tide - Fastnews Nigerian Political News

2008-10-08T09:33+0200

• Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 Review of the 1999 Constitution and debate on Freedom of Information Bill topped the agenda of the Senate when it reconvened yesterday after a one-week recess. Already, the upper chamber has fixed October 15 for the inauguration of the Joint Constitution Review Committee by Senate President David Mark.

Experts want action on banana, plantain cultivation - The Tide - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-08T09:33+0200

• Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 An agricultural economist, Dr Opeyemi Ayinde has urged the Federal Government to provide enabling conditions for the cultivation, production and marketing of banana and plantain. Ayinde spoke yesterday in Mombasa, Kenya shortly after presenting a paper on ‘consumer....

Mr. Tajudeen Adeoye, Head, NNPC Mega - Nigerian Tribune - Fastnews Nigerian Pensions News

2008-10-08T09:33+0200

Bringing out potentials of students via social and academic programmes Mr. Tajudeen Adeoye, Head, NNPC Mega station, South-West, presenting an award to the Oyo State Commissioner for Health, at an award ceremony held by the club in Ibadan recently Against the backdrop of cultism, armed robbery,....

NUT urges Enugu govt to clear teachersâ€™ allowances - The Tide - Fastnews Nigerian Computer News

2008-10-08T09:33+0200

• Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 The Enugu State Government has been called upon to clear the 2006, outstanding leave allowances for post primary school teachers in the state. The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Enugu State wing, Chief Uchey Agboeze, who made the call in his address on the....

Sen Iyabo cautions against drug abuse discovery - The Tide - Fastnews Nigerian Political News

2008-10-08T09:33+0200

• Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 Senator Iyabo Bello-Obasanjo, Chairman Senate Committee on Health, has stressed the need for a regulatory framework on the continent, to guide against abuse of drug discovery and development. Bello-Obasanjo cited the Federal Government and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals case as one....

New BlackBerry Storm adds touchscreen

2008-10-08T09:25+0200

Research in Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry, is taking on Apple Inc. with a touch-screen phone that puts a new twist on the technology.

Dion enlists Trudeau to help win local votes

2008-10-08T09:18+0200

Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to Vancouver this week, hoping to give his party a boost in a province that could cast the deciding votes next Tuesday on election night.

Harper offers policy, not an empathetic ear for Canadian concerns

2008-10-08T09:18+0200

The sweater Stephen Harper pulled over his head for a series of commercials at the beginning of this election campaign was supposed to show him as a run-of-the-mill guy. But nervous voters might be forgiven today for wondering whether they're on the same page with a leader who sees great buying....

Oil rises above $90 after steep slide

2008-10-08T09:03+0200

After hitting on Monday a record low since last July, the barrel of crude has gone up again. The oil-producing countries are expressing worries as cash in their bank accounts go down also.

Tapping into ways of reducing flood risk

2008-10-08T08:59+0200

WELSH WATER has launched an initiative to promote natural drainage to help the sewerage network cope better with climate change.

Squeeze on recruitment as economic downturn takes toll on staff numbers

2008-10-08T08:59+0200

FRESH evidence that the economic downturn is hitting jobs has emerged, with research showing a sharp drop in the demand for staff.

Tropical Storm Marco hits Mexico's Gulf coast

2008-10-08T08:58+0200

Tropical Storm Marco roared ashore on Mexico's Gulf coast with near-hurricane force winds on Tuesday, prompting a shutdown of some oil platforms and forcing the evacuation of some 3,000 people. Once over land, Marco quickly weakened to a tropical depression and was expected to dissipate overnight as it moved over Mexico's mountainous terrain.

AsiaInc talks on 'green' buildings for Brunei

2008-10-08T08:51+0200

Brunei Darussalam is a country that is in the midst of rapid growth and development. Buildings are sprouting up everywhere. But the question is, are these new developments being designed and built with "green" thinking? Are these buildings designed with the environment in mind? Green buildings are....

Ecologists of 10 states to discuss environment safety in SCO

2008-10-08T08:46+0200

Ecologists from 10 countries will discuss in Yekaterinburg matters pertaining to the environment safety of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Itar-Tass was told at the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Sverdlovsk region that the conference of ecologists is opening on Tuesday and will last until 9 October.

Hurricane Norbert strengthens to Category 2

2008-10-08T08:20+0200

NEW: Norbert should continue to grow as it heads toward the Baja Peninsula NEW: Its maximum sustained wind speeds are up to 105 miles an hour Marco weakens after hitting east-central Mexico as a tropi...

Congress Vows $100 Million to Red Cross After It Asks for Aid

2008-10-08T08:17+0200

Congress will give the American Red Cross $100 million in emergency funding to replenish its disaster relief reserves, which were depleted as the charity plunged into debt to provide shelter, food and other services during a string of hurricanes this summer.

Experts warn against loss of Prague's green spots

2008-10-08T08:15+0200

The extensive construction in Prague at the cost of green spots, as proposed by several districts, could raise the number of children suffering from cardiovascular diseases and the number of adults dying from these diseases, experts from the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAV) have said.

Senate moves against gas flaring, desertification

2008-10-08T08:12+0200

From Alifa Daniel, Azimazi Momoh Jimoh, Kelechi Okoronkwo John-Abba Ogbodo and Terhemba Daka, Abuja D ESERT encroachment in the northern part of the country and gas flaring in the Niger Delta were put on the front-burner yesterday as the Senate debated the general principles of two separate bills to curb the problems.

Africa: Wiping Out Hunger - One Fruit Fly at a Time

2008-10-08T07:46+0200

For years, farmers in one of Senegal's most mango-rich zones, Keur Mbir Ndao, 80km east of the capital, were losing more than half their harvests.

Madagascar: No Welcome for Sex Tourism

2008-10-08T07:46+0200

The warning posters start at the airport in the capital, Antananarivo, informing visitors that Madagascar says "NO to sex tourism" and "Malagasy women are not tourist souvenirs".

Senate moves against gas flaring, desertification

2008-10-08T07:28+0200

RIM hopes to storm in with touch phone

2008-10-08T07:23+0200

By Paul Taylor Published: October 8 2008 06:03 | Last updated: October 8 2008 06:03 , the Canadian manufacturer of the BlackBerry family of smartphones, is hoping that its first touch-screen handset, launched on Wednesday morning, will live up to its name: The BlackBerry Storm.

BlackBerry Storm Rolls Into Stores in November

2008-10-08T07:18+0200

The BlackBerry Storm, which goes on sale next month, has one really cool, novel feature: the entire screen doubles as giant, clickable button

Cuban Ambassador Gives Briefing

2008-10-08T07:18+0200

Pyongyang, October 7 (KCNA) -- Cuban Ambassador to the DPRK Jose Manuel Galego Montano gave a briefing at his embassy on Tuesday on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of the start of the war for independence by the Cuban people. Present there were members of the Korea-Cuba Solidarity Committee,....

Mo. county to build tornado shelters

2008-10-08T07:17+0200

Missouri is about to begin construction on the first of several underground tornado shelters that could become a national model ...

Norbert strengthens into Category 2 hurricane

2008-10-08T06:51+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a powerful Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters warned that it could reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.

Touch-screen BlackBerry coming this autumn: RIM

2008-10-08T06:48+0200

TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion will roll out a touch-screen model of its BlackBerry smartphone later this autumn, thrusting it into direct competition with Apple's popular iPhone.

Tropical Storm Marco hits Mexican coast, 2,000 evacuated

2008-10-08T06:45+0200

Tropical Storm Marco Tuesday hit Mexico's Gulf coast with high winds and heavy rains, forcing the evacuation of some 2,000 people from high-risk areas. The storm flooded coastal highways and brought heavy rains to the city of Veracruz, where authorities closed schools and set up 22 shelters with accommodation for 150 people each.

Hurricanes kill about 1,000, injure 500 in Haiti in last two months

2008-10-08T06:45+0200

Hurricanes Hanna and Ike have brought heavy casualties to Haiti in the last two months, leaving around 1,000 people dead and 500 injured, the Haitian Civil Defense (DC) said Tuesday. Nearly 800 corpses were found, while the authorities said 310 people remained missing, possibly buried by collapsed....

How ‘bananas’ give SA shelter from the storm

2008-10-08T06:38+0200

IN 2002, SA lost 22 banks. Some went under, others were bought out. Many chose to relinquish their licences because the market had lost confidence in smaller banks and it simply wasn’t worth having a licence any more. But they weren’t all small: the banks that went down included the seventh-largest....

Arsenic-sickened villagers out of danger in S China

2008-10-08T06:37+0200

NANNING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- A local government official said on Wednesday that 136 villagers were in stable condition after drinking water contaminated by arsenic in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. "All those sickened are in stable condition," said Wei Kaizhong, health bureau director of Hechi City.

Children at dump abandon school to make ends meet

2008-10-08T06:36+0200

Wahyudi looks utterly out of place, like a whale in a shopping mall, dressed in a blue and white school uniform, standing in the massive dump. read more

BlackBerry Storm 9500 hands-on

2008-10-08T06:29+0200

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/First_hands_on_with_RIM_s_iPhone_killing_BlackBerry_Storm'; RIM's a little late to the touchscreen party, but comes bearing goodies. The BlackBerry Storm is a beast of a phone in more ways than one.

BlackBerry Storm bows, comes next month to Verizon and Vodafone

2008-10-08T06:29+0200

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds A storm's arrival typically isn't something to celebrate, but we're going to make a notable exception here seeing how the BlackBerry Storm is less of a destructive weather pattern and more of an incredibly hot smartphone -- arguably RIM's hottest to date.

Norbert is Category 2 hurricane off Mexico's west coast

2008-10-08T06:19+0200

Hurricane Norbert has strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane and should continue to grow as it heads toward the Baja Peninsula, the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, said late Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Marco weakened to a tropical depression Tuesday, hours after making landfall over central Mexico's Gulf Coast,.

BlackBerry Takes the World by Storm with Verizon Wireless and Vodafone

2008-10-08T06:06+0200

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., NEWBURY, England, and WATERLOO, Ontario, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ - Verizon Wireless, Vodafone Group (NYSE; LSE: VOD) and Research In ...

One Small Step

2008-10-08T05:58+0200

WE'RE NOT fond of the any-port-in-a-storm style of lawmaking in Congress. Bills that should pass on their own strengths are cluttered with measures of dubious merit that otherwise couldn't get approved. And sometimes, worthy legislation that can't be reconciled between the two houses is attached to bills that must pass.

Pacific hurricane strengthens off Mexico

2008-10-08T05:53+0200

Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane over the Pacific Ocean late Tuesday, and forecasters said it could hit the southern Baja California Peninsula by the weekend.

Hurricane Norbert strengthens off Mexico's coast

2008-10-08T05:51+0200

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Norbert has strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast and could threaten land.

Body found on island pushes Ike death toll to 72

2008-10-08T05:50+0200

An animal control officer stumbled across the body of a Hurricane Ike victim on an island near where the storm slammed ashore last month, bringing the national death toll to 72. The Galveston Medical Examiner's Office said the unidentified victim was found Monday on Goat Island, a narrow point of....

Hurricane Norbert strengthens in Pacific off Mexico

2008-10-08T05:45+0200

08 Oct 2008 03:23:57 GMT Source: Reuters MEXICO CITY, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Hurricane Norbert strengthened off Mexico's Pacific coast on Tuesday and was expected to grow more fierce before hitting the Baja California peninsula later in the week ...

Obama and McCain face off over economy in 2nd debate

2008-10-08T05:40+0200

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama clashed over the economy and questions of foreign policy in a town-hall style debate.

Oct07 Hurricane season ‘winding down’: Meade

2008-10-08T05:31+0200

by Brian Ho With the passing of September, which is traditionally called the “danger month” for hurricanes, the worst of the season seems to have passed. Speaking with Keithley Meade, acting director of Meteorology, the Antigua Sun learned that the Atlantic is showing signs indicating the hurricane season is “winding down”.

Irish spend abroad drops 75% in first nine months

2008-10-08T05:28+0200

Irish investors deserted foreign property markets in the third quarter because of the intensification of the credit crunch and falling investment values, writes Jack Fagan

Hurricane forms in Pacific off Mexico

2008-10-08T05:23+0200

Tropical Storm Norbert continues to move westward in the Pacific while farther out in the ocean, Tropical Storm Marie has become stationary.

Branson calls for deposit guarantees and interest rate cut

2008-10-08T05:19+0200

Sir Richard Branson called on the Government to guarantee all bank deposits today and urged the Bank of England to slash interest rates. The entrepreneur said interest rates should be cut by as muc...

Prudent management of the economy --

2008-10-08T05:17+0200

A global economic slowdown resulting from the recent crisis in the United States financial sector undoubtedly will adversely affect Trinidad and Tobago. However, Finance Minister Karen Nunez-Tesheira made it clear that T&T today is in a pretty strong position to weather such a storm.

Trichet defends joint ECB action on credit crisis

2008-10-08T05:15+0200

EVIAN, France (AP) - The president of the European Central Bank on Tuesday defended his organization's handling of the global financial crisis and warned that the continent must act in unison and without taboos if it wants to weather the storm.

ECONOMY-US: This Sucker Could Go Down

2008-10-08T05:11+0200

SEATTLE, Washington, Oct 7 (IPS) - Crises seem to awaken the inner poet of the commentariat, and the Crash of 2008 is no exception.

Maui tourism outlook bleak

2008-10-08T05:09+0200

Joseph Toy, who tracks the financial status of Hawai'i's lodging industry at Hospitality Advisors, put out a special report Monday, a week ahead of his regularly scheduled Flash Report on occupancies, room rates and revenue, The Maui News reported.

UPDATE 1-Oil back below $90 on demand worries

2008-10-08T04:35+0200

SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Oil prices retreated below $90 a barrel on Wednesday as concerns the global financial crisis will crimp demand for fuels ...

GSK, Merck drug gifts reining in tropical disease

2008-10-08T04:30+0200

TRENTON, New Jersey (AP) - A global program to eliminate a parasitic tropical disease that causes disabling swelling has protected millions of newborns and prevented millions more infected people from developing crippling elephantiasis, researchers estimate.

DoD News: Contracts for October 07, 2008

2008-10-08T04:08+0200

ARMY Raytheon Co., Largo, Fla., was awarded Sept. 30, 2008, a $21,635,359 cost plus fixed price contract for development effort for the JointTactical Terminal senior upgrade kit. Work will be performed in Ontario, Canada, Linthicum, Md., and Columbia Md., with estimated and completion date of Oct. 1, 2010.

Threat Reduction Agency Marks 10 Years of Operations

2008-10-08T04:08+0200

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2008 – It is an agency that seems tailor-made to combat the threats the United States faces today: nuclear proliferation, chemical weapons and the possibility of genetically modified diseases.

CNN Student News: Ten Questions

2008-10-08T04:04+0200

(CNN Student News) October 8, 2008 1.Where did last night's debate between presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama take place? What was the format of this debate? What were some of the issues that were addressed? 2. What political issues are most important to you? If you were....

CNN Student News Transcript: October 8, 2008

2008-10-08T03:26+0200

AZUZ: First up, round two for Senators Barack Obama and John McCain, as the White House hopefuls squared off in their second debate. The candidates met in Nashville, Tennessee last night to face off on the issues. Talk on the campaign trail has been heating up since their first debate, with attacks coming from both sides.

Cuban Ambassador Gives Briefing

2008-10-08T03:11+0200

LF Elimination Program Treats Over Half Billion People and Protects Millions More From Debilitating Disease

2008-10-08T03:05+0200

LONDON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - A study published today confirms that in the ten years since its initiation, the international effort to eliminate ...

19th Century Steamship Wreckage Reached

2008-10-08T03:05+0200

Five Massachusetts men became the first divers to reach the wreck of a 19th-century steamship that sank in one of the most destructive storms in New England history, and say they saw an array of artifacts like dishes and mugs but no human remains.

Corporate giants hit by credit crunch are squeezing their suppliers out of business

2008-10-08T03:01+0200

Corporate giants are sucking the lifeblood out of thousands of small businesses by imposing new delays in the payment of their bills, it is claimed today. Small firms face oblivion because they are running short of the cash needed to pay for wages, rents and materials.

No escape from the perfect financial storm

2008-10-08T03:00+0200

After this perfect storm, brewed out of years of habit and taken down by mortgages for the masses, consumers and businesses will be far more conservative in their spending habits.

Filipino bands set to rock Doha

2008-10-08T02:48+0200

DOHA • Two Filipino rock bands from two different generations are set to take Doha by storm as they conquer the stage for the 'Rakrakan Reload Qatar' to be held on Saturday at the Qatar Sports Club. Dubbed as the biggest rock event this year, 'Rakrakan Reload' is being hosted by ABS-CBN Middle East,....

Media freedom panel helps 90 journalists

2008-10-08T02:48+0200

Web posted at: 10/8/2008 1:37:16 Source ::: The Peninsula DOHA • The Newly Constituted Doha Media Freedom Centre (DMFC) has assisted 90 journalists from all over the world, reported Al Sharq daily. Robert Menard, DMFC's Director General said that the 90 journalists have been supported by DMFC till now.

Brown orders massive taxpayer-funded cash injection for banks

2008-10-08T02:25+0200

STOCK EXCHANGE TURMOIL:BRITISH PRIME minister Gordon Brown last night ordered a massive taxpayer-backed cash injection to rebuild the balance sheets of Britain's high street banks, effectively part-nationalising the sector at a cost of tens of billions of pounds.

First Night: Oasis, Liverpool Echo Arena

2008-10-08T02:23+0200

There's a storm brewing in Liverpool that seems set to tear the roof off this arena. Inside, at the start of their UK tour, Oasis are attempting to prove their fire has not been snuffed out.

As markets tumble again . . .what next for banks

2008-10-08T02:18+0200

The full force of the financial hurricane that is the credit crunch swept through Europe yesterday with speculation growing that Chancellor Alistair Darling is planning the "big step" of taking shares...

Divers reach steamship that sank off Mass. in 1898

2008-10-08T02:18+0200

BOSTON (AP) -- Five Massachusetts men became the first divers to reach the wreck of a 19th-century steamship that sank in one of the most destructive storms in New England history, and say they saw an...

Maldives heads to historic presidential poll

2008-10-08T02:15+0200

MALE (Reuters) - The Maldives archipelago holds its first multiparty president election on Wednesday, in a vote seen as a referendum on President's Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's 30 year-rule on islands famed for their luxury resorts.

Editorial: Irrational anxieties

2008-10-08T02:03+0200

Using the Western term in this analogy (as opposed to "typhoon") is deliberate: the present shuddering of stock markets the world over is a classic case of everyone catching a cold because the West sneezed. The addiction to cheap credit, especially in the US housing market, fed both the yearnings of....

Local brands making waves at home, abroad

2008-10-08T02:03+0200

From the home of a humble beautician in Kuala Selangor, the company's products, marketed under the brandname Tanamera (for tanah merah or red earth), are now highly sought in spas in Germany, Spain, Denmark, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and Singapore.

Oil rises above $90 after steep plunge

2008-10-08T02:00+0200

Published Date: October 08, 2008 LONDON: Oil rose more than $2 a barrel yesterday after a big interest rate cut in Australia raised hopes that other countries would follow suit to bolster economic growth, a move that would support oil demand. The market spiked briefly after a report that a US....

Qantas scare: 'It was like a war zone'

2008-10-08T01:59+0200

with information or images. Fifteen passengers and crew, who were predominantly at the rear of the aircraft, had suffered serious injuries, including broken bones and severe lacerations, during the drop in altitude. Dozens of emergency service officers waiting beside the airstrip surrounded the....

Rush is on to hire companies to manage bailout

2008-10-08T01:52+0200

The Treasury Department has set an extremely short timetable for picking the companies that will help manage its $700 billion bailout program.

Silver lining

2008-10-08T01:44+0200

So where is the silver lining? The good news is that the unprecedented spotlight on climate change is also shedding light on how tropical forests balance our Earth's climate. At least and possibly much more than 20% of the greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change come from forest....

National Twenty20 Championship: Karachi Dolphins crush Islamabad Leopards to storm into final

2008-10-08T01:28+0200

Staff Report LAHORE: Karachi Dolphins, led by all-rounder Shahid Afridi, crushed Islamabad Leopards by nine wickets to storm into the final of the National Twenty20 Championship at the Gadaffi Stadium here on Tuesday. Leopards’ captain Asher Zaidi, after winning the toss, elected to bat first and his team was all out at paltry 68 in 15.

Diplomatic storm over Harry Enfield's 'slur on a nation' sketch of Filipina maid chased for sex

2008-10-08T01:24+0200

Harry Enfield has caused a diplomatic incident with the Philippines with his BBC1 comedy show.

Vodafone challenges Apple with offer of fresh BlackBerries for Christmas

2008-10-08T01:23+0200

BlackBerry Storm, featuring 'clickable' touchscreen, to be offered with £35-a-month contract

Terror code tells teachers to watch pupils

2008-10-08T01:23+0200

Suspect behaviour 'should be reported to police' under guidance to save young from extremist influences

Iceland: 'This mad foreign adventure is over'

2008-10-08T01:23+0200

Public anger grows as second of Iceland's three largest banks is taken on by government

£50bn bailout to save Britain's banks (but will it be enough to save us?)

2008-10-08T01:21+0200

A 50 billion lifeline is set to be thrown to Britain's beleaguered banks today. Ministers will announce that the Treasury is spending the money to buy huge stakes in the lenders, which suffered further dramatic collapses in their share prices yesterday.

Pirate warning as world race nears start

2008-10-08T01:21+0200

Fewer icebergs but more pirates will keep hazard levels as high as ever as the eight-boat Volvo fleet leaves Alicante on Saturday for its first, 6,500-mile ocean leg of a round the world race that covers 37,000 miles and ends over eight months later in glittering St Petersburg.

Investment Column: N Brown is well insulated from credit crunch

2008-10-08T01:21+0200

Our view: Hold Share price: 215p (-1.5p) N Brown, the internet and home shopping group, bucked the retail gloom yesterday with an impressive set of profits and sales. Strong sales of larger-sized designer ranges from TV celebrities, such as Gok Wan, the fashion guru, and Caryn Franklin, a presenter....

Profound Beauty Weld's Melbourne Cup hope

2008-10-08T01:21+0200

Instead of his gavel, the Tattersalls auctioneer might have been waving a baton at the orchestra of the Titanic. In the world outside, every other market was either listing queasily, or lurching into the depths. During the first session of the October Yearling Sale, however, the one in unproven,....

Andrew Grice: Fear, loathing and leaks at the top

2008-10-08T01:21+0200

When Alistair Darling opened a meeting with the bosses of eight British banks at 6pm on Monday, he said it was "irritating" that the option of the Government taking a stake in ailing banks had already become public knowledge. He urged the 16 people sitting around the table in his Treasury office to keep their talks private.

Leading article: Darling's package needs to be as big as promised

2008-10-08T01:21+0200

After one of the worst days ever for bank shares on the markets yesterday, Alistair Darling at last promised a "full and comprehensive" package of assistance for the beleaguered financial industry before the markets reopen today. It had better be both "full" and "comprehensive" if it is to satisfy....

Still time to save the planet... just

2008-10-08T01:19+0200

A world that is just only slightly warmer in 2100 than before the industrial revolution is still possible – but it will take a huge global effort

Road to recovery

2008-10-08T01:14+0200

BT beach development plans unveiled

2008-10-08T01:14+0200

Conceptual plans for the development and expansion of facilities at Bodden Town Coe Wood Beach have been welcomed by community residents.

Vodafone debuts BlackBerry Storm 9500

2008-10-08T01:09+0200

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds We're still waiting on Verizon to stop teasing us about this thing, but Vodafone (who's been hinting at the phone since last month) just announced the BlackBerry Storm, RIM's touchscreen flagship. As if you didn't know already, Vodafone is confirming a 3.25-inch 460 x 360 touchscreen, 3.

Spurt in Re volumes

2008-10-08T01:07+0200

In a significant endorsement of the decision to introduce a currency futures market in India, the sharp rupee volatility has spiked volumes in the market by over 44% in just two trading days.

India to weather global storm; 9% growth likely in 09-10: FM

2008-10-08T01:07+0200

Exuding confidence that India will be able to weather the global financial storm, FM P Chidambaram has said economic growth rate will bounce back to 9% in the next financial year from a likely 8%in 2008-09.

Bloomberg keen to ride the storm

2008-10-08T01:06+0200

By Daniel Pimlott in New York Published: October 7 2008 23:48 | Last updated: October 7 2008 23:48 The fortunes of New York mayors have often risen and fallen with the cycle of boom and bust on Wall Street. Michael Bloomberg, the current incumbent and one of its most celebrated, wants to buck that long tradition.

Spurt in Re volumes

2008-10-08T00:49+0200

In a significant endorsement of the decision to introduce a currency futures market in India, the sharp rupee volatility has spiked volumes in the market by over 44% in just two trading days.

India to weather global storm; 9% growth likely in 09-10: FM

2008-10-08T00:49+0200

Local insurers may get hurt if crisis widens

2008-10-08T00:44+0200

The credit crunch that is causing havoc in the US and European financial markets has little impact so far on local insurance companies but their performance may take a knock if the financial crisis worsens, industry players said.

IBM doubles Power cores

2008-10-08T00:44+0200

Well, the rumor going around that IBM is doubling up the processor core counts on its Power Systems servers turns out to be true. Today, IBM announced that it has doubled up the cores in the Power 570 to a maximum of 32, and it's now offering a 16-core box called the Power 560 that slides in underneath it in the product line.

Editorial: Sectarian killers enter Punjab

2008-10-08T00:42+0200

A PMLN member of the National Assembly, Mr Rashid Akbar Niwani, was recently attacked by a suicide-bomber in the Punjab city of Bhakkar, killing 25 of his guests and injuring him. He was targetted because he is a Shia and no one is in doubt about the sectarian nature of the attack.

Anniversary of October 8 earthquake: Three years on, nation remembers devastation

2008-10-08T00:42+0200

* Sirens will be sounded at 8:52am * Gilani will open Rs 29 billion Muzaffarabad City Development Project; lay foundation stone of about 90-km Muzaffarabad-Neelam Valley dual carriageway * International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction today Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Third anniversary of deadly....

Oil rises to $92 per barrel after steep slide

2008-10-08T00:42+0200

* Oil had fallen by $6 on Monday as part of an international market rout LONDON: Oil rose more than $5 a barrel on Tuesday after a big interest rate cut in Australia raised hopes that other countries would follow suit to bolster economic growth, a move that would support oil demand.

Drugs: Jonathan calls for synergy among African scientists - The Tide - Fastnews Nigerian Political News

2008-10-08T00:37+0200

• Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008 The Vice President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday in Abuja urged African scientists to form synergies on the development of effective drugs for the treatment of diseases afflicting Africans. Jonathan said at the launch of the African Network for Drugs and Diagnostics....

Marco weakens to depression over Mexico

2008-10-08T00:26+0200

Tropical Storm Marco weakened to a tropical depression Tuesday, hours after making landfall over central Mexico's Gulf Coast, said the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida.

India remains upbeat on growth

2008-10-08T00:19+0200

NEW DELHI: India’s economy will grow 8 per cent this fiscal year and rebound to 9 per cent next, the finance minister has said, despite the rout in gl

Cuba hopes for good tourist season

2008-10-08T00:14+0200

Oct 7, 2008 11:40 AM The two hurricanes that ravaged Cuba at summer's end won't keep tourists from the Caribbean island during the high season but global economic woes might, industry watchers said. They said there have been no cancellations of tours booked for the December-March peak season and....

Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp. Announces Estimated Hurricane Ike Losses and Investment Related Charges and Exposures

2008-10-08T00:04+0200

BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp. today reported its initial estimate of losses attributable to ...

Dyson scraps design school plan

2008-10-08T00:02+0200

Entrepreneur Sir James Dyson has been "forced" to scrap plans for a multi-million pound design school. The millionaire inventor of the dual cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner hoped to open the Dyson School of Design Innovation in Bath. Sir James, 61, pledged £12.

Tropical Storm Marco hits Mexico's Gulf coast

2008-10-08T00:00+0200

Tropical Storm Marco roared ashore on Mexico's Gulf coast with near-hurricane force winds on Tuesday, prompting a shutdown of ...

‘S. Africa’s economy shielded’

2008-10-07T23:51+0200

JOHANNESBURG. South Africa’s financial sector is still well shielded from direct fallout from the global credit crisis, but the economy may battle to maintain robust growth next year as several of its main trade partners slide into recession.

The secret plan was out and bank chiefs wanted action. The Chancellor had lost control

2008-10-07T23:50+0200

Alistair Darling’s car nosed into an industrial estate on the edge of Luxembourg in the teeming rain shortly after 7am yesterday. The Chancellor, who had been woken at 4am, looked drawn.

Camilla to cut short royal tour of Asia with Prince Charles after complaining it's 'too hot'

2008-10-07T23:47+0200

The Duchess of Cornwall is to pull out of a royal tour with the Prince of Wales halfway through because she feels it is too "arduous", Clarence House said today . Charles will spend 10 days visiting The Duchess of Cornwall is to pull out of a royal tour with the Prince of Wales halfway through....

Ben Maller's college sports rumors

2008-10-07T23:41+0200

Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville turned down all media requests for assistant coaches on Saturday and Sunday, a drastic departure from the open policies he has supported for most of his 10-year tenure on the Plains. Tuberville said he wanted to allow offensive coordinator Tony Franklin to concentrate on his coaching duties.

Tropical storm Marco, with 110 km winds, takes aim at Mexico's Caribbean coast

2008-10-07T23:41+0200

By Miguel Angel Hernandez, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | VERACRUZ, Mexico - Tropical Storm Marco is closing in on Mexico's Caribbean coast, where it threatens to hit with near-hurricane force winds later in ... (photo: AP/ Eduardo Verdugo)

Calm gives way to storm over bail-out

2008-10-07T23:36+0200

Downing Street insisted it would be “calm and orderly”. But on Tuesday night the banking system was buckling, the taxpayer was poised to launch an emergency bail-out and recriminations were flying between Westminster and the City over who was to blame for the shambles.

Ismaili Lunar Calendar’: An ideal base to unite the ‘Ummah’ Part 2 (Culture)

2008-10-07T23:36+0200

The purpose of the following dialogue is to promote tolerance and intellectual understanding among the Muslim community of the global village. The Modern World humiliates the Muslims with the fact that while astronauts have landed the Moon, and other scientists are busy in discoveries of the univer..

The secret plan was out and bank chiefs wanted action. The Chancellor had lost control

2008-10-07T23:36+0200

Alistair Darling’s car nosed into an industrial estate on the edge of Luxembourg in the teeming rain shortly after 7am yesterday. The Chancellor, who had been woken at 4am, looked drawn.

Can A Water-Logged Lincoln Hit 200MPH?

2008-10-07T23:28+0200

J.T. Nesbitt lost everything he had in the 2005 hurricane, including a thriving motorcycle design business. Now the motorcycle mechanic is hoping to put his life back together, by breaking a world land speed record in a car he salvaged from the floodwaters.

Elizabeth Edwards attacks McCain health plan

2008-10-07T23:18+0200

Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic presidential contender John Edwards, speaks out against the health care proposals of Republican presidential candidate John McCain at the Virginia state ca...

Land mammals in peril

2008-10-07T23:14+0200

LONDON: Nearly a quarter of the world’s land mammal species, including some in southern India’s Western Ghats, are at risk of extinction. And many others may vanish before they are even known to science, according to an extensive survey of global wildlife.

The return of the Dracula saga

2008-10-07T23:14+0200

London: Abraham van Helsing and his intrepid band of vampire hunters may have disposed of Bram Stoker’s creation Dracula more than a century ago, but a sequel to the novel co-authored by Stoker’s great-grand-nephew will see them ...

Tropical Storm Marco lashes Mexico's Gulf coast

2008-10-07T23:01+0200

07 Oct 2008 17:42:24 GMT Source: Reuters (Refiling to fix typographical error in headline) (Adds storm landfall, Pemex comment, Pacific hurricane details) CARDEL, Mexico, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Marco rolled over Mexico's Gulf ...

US oil production at lowest level since 1946-gov't

2008-10-07T23:01+0200

07 Oct 2008 20:41:37 GMT Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil production this year is expected to fall below 5 million barrels per day for the first time since shortly after World War Two, the government's top energy ...

'It was like a war zone'

2008-10-07T22:55+0200

Passengers reveal horror after Qantas jet suddenly plunged earthwards in mid-flight, injuring 40 people.

Maldives heads to historic presidential poll

2008-10-07T22:47+0200

MALE (Reuters) - The Maldives archipelago holds its first multiparty president election Wednesday, in a vote seen as a referendum on President's Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's 30 year-rule on islands famed for their luxury resorts.

Alcoa Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results; Taking Action to Preserve Profitability, Liquidity Through the Downturn

2008-10-07T22:34+0200

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) today reported third quarter net income of $268 million, or $0.33 per diluted share. The results include a previously announced $31 million ...

Looking Ahead to a Blue Christmas

2008-10-07T22:32+0200

With consumer confidence plummeting, the holiday shopping season could be the leanest in years

The return of the Dracula saga

2008-10-07T22:19+0200

Land mammals in peril

2008-10-07T22:19+0200

Groaning Under Poor services - Newswatch (subscription) - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-07T22:16+0200

MTN subscribers complain that the telecommunications company is ruining their lives and businesses with its persistent poor quality service delivery Disappointment, anger and frustration. These words best describe the feelings of many MTN subscribers over the poor quality of service they have, of....

Crude Oil Rises Amid Speculation OPEC Will Curtail Production - Bloomberg - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-07T22:16+0200

Crude Oil Rises Amid Speculation OPEC Will Curtail Production By Margot Habiby Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil rose, halting a 13 percent decline in the past four days, amid speculation OPEC will curb output because of falling prices. Oil increased as Libya's top oil official called for a production....

Stone's psychodrama of party animal turned president is missing its final act

2008-10-07T22:14+0200

Bush biopic of free world's unlikeliest leader rushed into cinemas before election

CARICOM Ministers of Health agree on a plan to establish CARPHA

2008-10-07T22:10+0200

CASTRIES – (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Ministers of Health of the CARICOM have endorsed a plan of action for the transition of the Regional Health Institutions into the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) by 2010.

AFRICA: Wiping out hunger- one fruit fly at a time

2008-10-07T21:58+0200

07 Oct 2008 19:40:24 GMT Source: IRIN For years, farmers in one of Senegal's most mango-rich zones, Keur Mbir Ndao, 80km east of the capital, were losing more than half their harvests. While some wrote it off to God's wrath, researchers told them the cause was actually an Asian fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens, first discovered in Kenya in 2003.

Elizabeth Edwards attacks McCain health plan

2008-10-07T21:54+0200

Elizabeth Edwards calls Republican presidential candidate John McCain's health care plan a "perfect storm" for working families.

Tropical Storm Marco Hits Mexican Coast

2008-10-07T21:45+0200

US National Hurricane Center says Marco has maximum winds of 100 kilometers per hour and is expected to reach hurricane strength before striking coast

Commander Russell at Rotary on Inagua repairs

2008-10-07T21:39+0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS) - Commander Stephen Russell, director of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA commended the public at large, on its response to the hurricane relief effort for residents of Inagua.

Postergan curso escolar en zonas haitianas dañadas por huracanes

2008-10-07T21:39+0200

PUERTO PRINCIPE (PL) - El inicio del curso escolar fue aplazado hasta nuevo aviso en algunas de las comunidades haitianas más dañadas por el paso reciente de los huracanes Gustav y Ike.

Bosque de piedra: vestigio del mundo jurásico en Cuba

2008-10-07T21:39+0200

PINAR DEL RIO, Cuba (PL) - El abrazo de pequeños mogotes jurásicos conforma el único bosque de piedra de Cuba, que sobrevive en este extremo del país tras 70 millones de años de existencia.

Analizan líderes caribeños plan integrador de avance regional

2008-10-07T21:39+0200

NASSAU (PL) - Presidentes y gobernadores generales del Caribe se reúnen hoy para proponer un plan que garantice el avance de la zona, afectada, entre otras cosas, por la reciente temporada ciclónica.

Haití puede haber perdido más de mil vidas por embate de ciclones

2008-10-07T21:39+0200

PUERTO PRINCIPE (PL) - Cada metro cúbico de lodo que se recoge de las calles de Gonaive hace más visible la tragedia haitiana: alrededor de mil personas perecieron en agosto y septiembre por el embate de dos ciclones.

Avanza recuperación en isla cubana devastada por huracanes

2008-10-07T21:39+0200

LA HABANA (PL) - El primer vicepresidente de Cuba, José Ramón Machado Ventura, valoró la recuperación del municipio especial Isla de la Juventud tras el paso devastador de los huracanes Gustav y Ike, divulgó hoy el periódico Granma

AFRICA: Wiping out hunger— one fruit fly at a time

2008-10-07T21:35+0200

DAKAR Tuesday, October 07, 2008 (IRIN) - For years, farmers in one of Senegal’s most mango-rich zones, Keur Mbir Ndao, 80km east of the capital, were losing more than half their harvests. While some wrote it off to God’s wrath, researchers told them the cause was actually an Asian fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens, first discovered in Kenya in 2003.

Risk aversion ensures gold rush continues

2008-10-07T21:34+0200

By Javier Blas and Chris Flood in London Published: October 7 2008 10:57 | Last updated: October 7 2008 20:12 Commodities markets steadied on Tuesday after sharp falls in the previous session as the ongoing storm sweeping global financial markets showed no sign of abating. Gold rose 2.

Katrina Survivor Eyes Speed Mark In 'Stinkin Linkin'

2008-10-07T21:28+0200

J.T. Nesbitt lost everything he had in the 2005 hurricane, including a thriving motorcycle design business. Now the motorcycle mechanic is hoping to put his life back together, by breaking a 200 mph land speed record in a car he salvaged from the floodwaters.

Harper platform offers $400M for manufacturing loans, no deficits

2008-10-07T21:21+0200

A re-elected Conservative government would provide $400 million more in loans over the next four years to help the beleaguered manufacturing sector in Central Canada, Stephen Harper said Tuesday in releasing his party's long-awaited platform.

Tropical Storm Marco hits Mexico's Gulf coast

2008-10-07T21:13+0200

Tropical Storm Marco roared ashore on Mexico's Gulf coast with near-hurricane force winds on Tuesday, prompting a shutdown of some oil platforms.

MADAGASCAR: No welcome for sex tourism

2008-10-07T21:05+0200

TOLIARA, 7 October 2008 (IRIN) - The warning posters start at the airport in the capital, Antananarivo, informing visitors that Madagascar says "NO to sex tourism" and "Malagasy women are not tourist souvenirs".

06/03/2008: 'Hurricane Herb' Gives Florida Guard Disaster-Response Test

2008-10-07T21:00+0200

Just days into the 2008 hurricane season, the Florida Department of Military Affairs and Florida National Guard are actively preparing in case a devastating storm strikes the state this year.

06/01/2008: Gates Affirms Democratic Principles During Bangkok Visit

2008-10-07T21:00+0200

In Bangkok, Thailand, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates reaffirmed that the U.S.-Thai military-to-military relationship is based on shared democratic principles.

06/01/2008: Gates: Navy Ships Could Leave Burma Coast 'Within Days'

2008-10-07T21:00+0200

The United States likely will decide "within days" to move four U.S. Navy ships that have been waiting off the coast of Burma for permission to provide help to cyclone-stricken residents, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.

MADAGASCAR: No welcome for sex tourism

2008-10-07T20:56+0200

07 Oct 2008 18:43:24 GMT Source: IRIN The warning posters start at the airport in the capital, Antananarivo, informing visitors that Madagascar says "NO to sex tourism" and "Malagasy women are not tourist souvenirs".

BIODIVERSITY: Mammals Face Extinction Crisis

2008-10-07T20:42+0200

BARCELONA, Oct 7 (TerraViva/IPS) - One in four mammals on Earth is at risk of disappearing forever, according to the new "Red List of Threatened Species" released by the Geneva-based International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on Monday.

Haïti-Football : la sélection U-20 s’incline face au Baltimore SC

2008-10-07T20:38+0200

PORT AU PRINCE (HPN) - Le Baltimore SC a corrigé (3-1) dimanche la sélection haïtienne des moins de vingt ans lors d’une rencontre amicale de mise en jambes disputée au parc Levelt de Saint-Marc.

Arctic grows stormier due to warming

2008-10-07T20:36+0200

The Arctic has become more stormy in the past 50 years due to the warming climate, which in turn has quickened the pace of drifting sea ice, a new Nasa study finds.

Pitcher arrested during wedding brawl

2008-10-07T20:26+0200

HOUSTON (AP) -- Astros pitcher Brandon Backe was among 10 people arrested during a brawl with police at a weekend wedding reception in a Galveston hotel bar. The bride's father, 19-year-old brother and a FEMA coordinator were also arrested Sunday at the hotel, a command center for emergency workers....

Stars out for High School Musical

2008-10-07T20:16+0200

The stars of High School Musical 3: Senior Year are in London's Leiceseter Square for the film's UK premiere. Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Corbin Bleu all walked the red carpet befo...

Maldives gears up for first democratic election

2008-10-07T20:16+0200

A man nicknamed the “Mandela of the Maldives”, Mohammed Anni Nasheed, concluded an exhausting and bitterly-fought presidential election campaign tonight, ahead of a vote that will decide...

Tropical Storm Marco closing in on Mexico's coast

2008-10-07T20:15+0200

VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) _ Tropical Storm Marco was closing in on Mexico's coast early Tuesday and threatened to hit with near-hurricane strength winds later in the day. Marco was a small tropical storm with winds extending out only up to 15 miles from the center, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Fear Not Class

2008-10-07T20:15+0200

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) _ Fear of a stock market crash. Fear of a suitcase nuke. Fear of another hurricane. Fear of restless leg syndrome. Fear of global warming. It's all around us like an endlessly unreeling Hitchcock movie. "This is a terrified country," says Dr. Herb Smith, psychologist, a man on a mission to help people face their fears.

Geothermal energy development gathers steam

2008-10-07T20:15+0200

RENO, Nev. (AP) _ An unusual combination of economic and environmental forces have created a "perfect storm" that could help geothermal shed its back-seat status to its renewable cousins wind and solar energy, experts said at an international conference Monday.

Tropical Storm Marco lashes Mexico's Gulf coast

2008-10-07T20:13+0200

CARDEL, Mexico (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Marco rolled over Mexico's Gulf coast on Tuesday, dumping heavy rains, flooding coastal areas and forcing people to flee to higher ground.

Threat Reduction Agency Marks 10 Years of Operations

2008-10-07T20:09+0200

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency marked its 10th anniversary by reaffirming its dedication to reducing the present threat and anticipating future threats.

Tropical Storm Marco roars ashore in Mexico

2008-10-07T19:49+0200

Tropical Storm Marco roared ashore on Mexico's Gulf coast with near-hurricane force winds on Tuesday, prompting a shutdown of ...

Todd: Debate make or break for McCain

2008-10-07T19:46+0200

John McCain can keep this race competitive regardless of Tuesday's debate, but if he’s going to win the presidency and not just survive the campaign, significant progress must be made tonight.

Credit Crunch hits New York restaurants

2008-10-07T19:46+0200

New York's restaurants feel the pinch of the city's financial woes as they struggle to cope with higher costs and emptier tables.

Tropical Storm Marco Lashes Mexico`s Gulf Coast

2008-10-07T19:39+0200

Rivers overflowed and rising floodwaters were 3 feet (1 meter) deep in coastal towns near the port city of Veracruz.

'Stinkin Linkin' May Smell Like Rats, But It's Fast

2008-10-07T19:27+0200

J.T. Nesbitt lost everything he had in Hurricane Katrina, including a thriving motorcycle design business. Now the motorcycle mechanic is hoping to put his life back together, by breaking a 200 mph land speed record using a car he salvaged from the flood.

Plan to recapitalise banks edges closer

2008-10-07T19:27+0200

Gordon Brown moved closer to part-nationalising Britain’s ailing banks on Tuesday as crisis talks continued to avert a collapse in confidence in the financial sector. As shares in UK banks tumbled amid speculation that executives had requested a state capital injection, the prime minister called an....

UN chief Ban may drop plans for Myanmar visit

2008-10-07T19:24+0200

07 Oct 2008 16:56:50 GMT Source: Reuters By Claudia Parsons UNITED NATIONS, Oct 7 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday he would drop plans to make a long talked-about visit to Myanmar unless he is confident it ...

DPP needs to look over its record

2008-10-07T19:23+0200

By Lin Cho-Shui 林濁水 Wednesday, Oct 08, 2008, Page 8 After losses in the legislative and presidential elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) celebrated its 22nd anniversary on Sept. 28. With the onslaught of Super Typhoon Jangmi and the persistent financial scandal surrounding former....

Tories woo manufacturing, vow to remake Senate

2008-10-07T19:16+0200

Meagre spending underpins Conservative Party platform, offering aid to key manufacturing sectors, a ‘Charter of Open Federalism' and anti-crime measures

Ned Temko: Sailing through the storm?

2008-10-07T19:04+0200

Ned Temko: Worldwide economic turmoil could help Gordon Brown's survival chances, and the Tories should beware

ADOPT VARIED RESPONSES TO AVERT GLOBAL RECESSION, ADVISES DEPUTY ... - 7thSpace Interactive (press release) - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-07T19:04+0200

With the worldwide financial crisis, as well as rising food and energy prices, threatening global development, there was a need to adopt financial stimulus packages, extensive reform of international financial regulation and steps to stabilize financial and foreign exchange markets, among other....

Market Beat: Travel and the roads

2008-10-07T19:00+0200

We at Market Beat prayed for the whole country and especially our readership for a rewarding peace, good health, happiness and prosperity in this...

Stars out for High School Musical

2008-10-07T18:59+0200

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are set to attend the UK premiere of stars of High School Musical 3 in London later.

Secure future

2008-10-07T18:59+0200

For example, the ongoing credit crunch means Liverpool's American owners have put plans for a new stadium on hold, and Manchester United's sponsors AIG have just been bailed out by the US Government. Furthermore, both clubs might find it hard to renegotiate their current loans when they have to be renewed.

Tropical storm Marco hits Mexico

2008-10-07T18:54+0200

Tropical storm Marco made landfall in Mexico, crashing ashore as the latest in a series of powerful storms to strike the region this hurricane season.

Cassidy in Ireland squad for league World Cup

2008-10-07T18:38+0200

Rugby League: Former Wigan forward Mick Cassidy, who played for England in the 1995 World Cup, will bridge a 13-year gap when he represents Ireland in this year's tournament in Australia.

Jobs at risk as caravan sales slump

2008-10-07T18:26+0200

Hundreds of jobs are set to be cut by two caravan companies because of a slump in orders, workers were told. The GMB union said around 360 jobs could be affected because of the cutback at Hull-based firms Cosalt Holiday Homes and Atlas Holiday Homes. Up to 280 jobs are threatened at Cosalt and 80 at....

Home Heating To Be More Costly This Winter

2008-10-07T18:26+0200

Although global oil prices have plummeted, the cost of heating your home this winter will be a lot more expensive, especially for households that depend on fuel oil, the Energy Department predicted Tuesday.

ENVIRONMENT: Climate Action Could Escape Financial Crisis

2008-10-07T18:23+0200

BARCELONA, Oct 7 (IPS) - Enter the global financial crisis - exit action on climate change? That lingering apprehension is not shared by Pamela Cox, the World Bank's vice-president for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tropical Storm Marco lashes Mexico's Gulf coast

2008-10-07T18:22+0200

07 Oct 2008 16:08:30 GMT Source: Reuters CARDEL, Mexico, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Marco rolled over Mexico's Gulf coast on Tuesday, dumping heavy rains, flooding coastal areas and forcing people to flee to higher ground. Rivers ...

$400M for tech funds said to be part of Tory platform

2008-10-07T18:14+0200

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, under fire from opposition parties for what they say is his lack of vision regarding the economy, is set to release his party's election platform in Toronto on Tuesday, just a week before the Oct. 14 vote.

Iceland Seeks To Borrow 4 Billion Euros From Russia

2008-10-07T18:09+0200

The government of Iceland is seeking a 4 billion-euro loan from Russia to help strengthen its foreign reserves and support its sinking currency amid the global financial meltdown.

Farewell to Jamaican High Commissioner to TT

2008-10-07T18:07+0200

PORT OF SPAIN - The Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, Minister of Foreign Affairs hosted a Farewell Dinner in honour of His Excellency Peter Black, High Commissioner of Jamaica on 1st October, 2008.

Maldives gears up for first democratic election

2008-10-07T18:06+0200

A man nicknamed the “Mandela of the Maldives”, Mohammed Anni Nasheed, concluded an exhausting and bitterly-fought presidential election campaign tonight, ahead of a vote that will decide the future of the longest serving political leader in Asia.

Brown hosts talks on economic crisis

2008-10-07T18:06+0200

Gordon Brown is holding talks with the governor of the Bank of England and the chairman of the Financial Services Authority tonight on the worsening financial crisis.

European Markets Edge Slightly Higher in Nervous, Volatile Trade

2008-10-07T18:06+0200

Stocks generally post moderate gains on hopes that central banks will cut interest rates soon

Financial crisis Alistair Darling's 24 hours of indecision

2008-10-07T18:00+0200

After a weekend at home in Edinburgh Alistair Darling returned to his Treasury office early on Monday morning knowing he was facing yet another day in the eye of a financial storm.

Gordon Brown hosts talks on economic crisis

2008-10-07T17:59+0200

Gordon Brown is holding talks with the governor of the Bank of England and the chairman of the Financial Services Authority tonight on the worsening financial crisis.

Gordon Brown to host 'emergency talks' on worsening financial crisis

2008-10-07T17:57+0200

Gordon Brown is holding emergency talks with the governor of the Bank of England and the chairman of the Financial Services Authority tonight on the worsening financial crisis. The Prime Minister's spokesman said Mr Brown, together with Chancellor Alistair Darling, would meet governor Mervyn King....

Three facing drug conspiracy charges

2008-10-07T17:56+0200

By KRYSTEL ROLLE, Guardian Staff Reporter A man and two women were charged yesterday with conspiracy to possess dangerous drugs with intent to supply and conspiracy to export dangerous drugs. Harvey Marcian Kerr, 34, of Tropical Gardens; Travetha Lashana Pyfrom, 25, of Simone Drive; and Laranda....

$400M tech funds said to be part of Tory platform

2008-10-07T17:52+0200

Tropical Storm Marco blows into Mexico

2008-10-07T17:52+0200

Tropical storm Marco made landfall on Mexico's Gulf Coast on Tuesday without reaching hurricane strength.

EBay to cut jobs as it expands through acquisition

2008-10-07T17:46+0200

While announcing plans to lay off 10 percent of its 16,000 workers, eBay said it would pay $1.35 billion to acquire three other companies.

Tropical Storm Marco roars ashore on Mexico's Gulf

2008-10-07T17:43+0200

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Marco is hitting land north of Mexico's Veracruz port on the Gulf coast.

Tropical Storm Marco roars ashore on Mexico's Gulf

2008-10-07T17:41+0200

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Marco is hitting land north of Mexico's Veracruz port on the Gulf coast.

Tropical Storm Marco makes landfall in Mexico

2008-10-07T17:41+0200

Tropical Storm Marco made landfall Tuesday on Mexico's Gulf Coast a day after forming in the Bay of Campeche, the National Hurricane Center said.

A Blue Christmas Ahead, as Consumers Turn Cautious

2008-10-07T17:41+0200

With consumer confidence plummeting, the holiday shopping season could be the leanest in years

Singapore's financial and construction sectors set to weather crisis

2008-10-07T17:18+0200

SINGAPORE: Singapore's marine engineering, construction and financial sectors are among those the government expects to thrive amid the current financial crisis.

Tropical Storm Marco closing in on Mexico

2008-10-07T17:13+0200

VERACRUZ, Mexico — Tropical Storm Marco was closing in on Mexico's coast early Tuesday and threatened to hit with near-hurricane strength winds later in the day.

Energy Dept. warns of higher heating costs this winter

2008-10-07T17:13+0200

The Department of Energy warns that Americans can expect higher heating bills tis winter. Here, an oil tanker is docked at a fuel terminal in Carteret, N.J., in September.

Philip Bowring: Asia's fear of a weak America

2008-10-07T17:11+0200

Meanwhile, although growth of trade with China has become more important to the nation's prosperity, there was strong and pervasive concern that an increase in China's power and influence would damage Australia's interests. There was particular concern for investment by Chinese state-owned companies.

Tropical storm hits Mexico's gulf coast

2008-10-07T17:09+0200

Tropical Storm Marco made landfall Tuesday north of Mexico’s Veracruz port on the gulf coast.

Triesman warns on mounting debts

2008-10-07T17:06+0200

FA chairman Lord Triesman has warned clubs of potential problems arising from mounting debts.

Union warns of job cuts at caravan firms

2008-10-07T17:05+0200

HUNDREDS of jobs are set to be cut by two Yorkshire caravan companies because of a slump in orders, workers were told today.

Dubai Battles Illegal Sewage Dumping off Beach

2008-10-07T17:04+0200

An open beach near the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club has already been closed down as a precaution.

Russia helps Iceland as banking crisis spreads

2008-10-07T16:56+0200

Australia reacted to the crisis by cutting interest rates by 100 basis points to 6.0 per cent, putting pressure on Western central banks to lower the cost of borrowing. Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso said he hoped the Group of Seven rich nations would send a firm message on stabilizing financial....

Value Assessment of Road Infrastructure Underway

2008-10-07T16:49+0200

A value assessment of the country's existing road infrastructure is currently being undertaken, Transport and Works Minister, Michael Henry, has advised. He pointed out that the assessment, which is being financed by the French firm, Bouygues Travaux Construction Limited, developers of Highway 2000,....

Marines in Iraq Crack Code for Effective Medical Engagements

2008-10-07T16:48+0200

In the ongoing effort to win the hearts and minds of Iraqis in western Anbar province, Regimental Combat Team 5 has been engaging local citizens with one of their most effective weapons systems: Marine Corps medicine.

Energy Dept. warns of higher heating costs this winter

2008-10-07T16:41+0200

Although global oil prices have plummeted, the cost of heating your home this winter will be a lot more expensive, especially ...

Tropical Storm Marco closing in on Mexico's coast

2008-10-07T16:39+0200

Tropical Storm Marco was closing in on Mexico's Gulf coast with near-hurricane force winds on Tuesday, prompting a shutdown of some oil platforms.

Cast set for High School premiere

2008-10-07T16:29+0200

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are set to attend the UK premiere of stars of High School Musical 3 in London later.

Dubai battles illegal sewage dumping off beach

2008-10-07T16:17+0200

07 Oct 2008 13:53:26 GMT Source: Reuters DUBAI, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Dubai Municipality said on Tuesday it was taking steps to end illegal sewage dumping off the coast of the Gulf Arab tourism hub that has already forced the closure of a ...

Disaster risk reduction is everybody's business - Ban Ki-moon

2008-10-07T16:13+0200

-Disaster Risk Reduction UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his message on the International Day for Disaster Reduction, 8 October 2008, said disaster risk reduction is everybody's business. "The observance of the International Day for Disaster Reduction for 2008 takes place in a year that has seen....

Jewish groups fear drop in donations as markets fall

2008-10-07T16:12+0200

American Jewish federations comprise largest US charity network after United Way.

Australia drops interest rates as Asia seeks shelter from financial storm

2008-10-07T16:08+0200

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its benchmark rate Tuesday far more aggressively than expected - by a full percentage point, to 6 percent - the biggest cut since 1992.

Asian banks in better position to weather financial storm

2008-10-07T15:47+0200

SINGAPORE : There has been rising concern that Asian banks will not be spared the turmoil sweeping through global financial markets.

Oil Rises for First Time in Five Days on Rate Cut Speculation - Bloomberg - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-07T15:47+0200

Oil Rises for First Time in Five Days on Rate Cut Speculation By Grant Smith Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil rose for the first time in five days as an interest-rate cut in Australia triggered speculation that other central banks will ease policy to shore up economic growth.

Bristow Group Reports Update on Operational Status and Impact of ... - Trading Markets (press release) - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-07T15:47+0200

A total of four bases were damaged by Hurricane Ike: Galveston, Intracoastal City, and Creole, which were previously reported, and Sabine Pass which is a base that is used infrequently. In addition, several bases were damaged in prior storms this year.

Royal Bank of Scotland may need government assistance

2008-10-07T15:43+0200

Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc fell the most in at least 20 years on speculation it will be the next U.K. bank to need government assistance.

Violence erupts in Bangkok

2008-10-07T15:43+0200

Thailand’s image as a peaceful, tropical paradise has taken a further battering, as anti-government protestors clashed with riot police. Some people were badly hurt: two men lost part of their legs when tear gas cannisters exploded nearby.

Coast Guard Accepts New Response Boat-Medium, Rescue 21

2008-10-07T15:41+0200

The U.S. Coast Guard formally accepted and introduced its new Response Boat-Medium and Rescue 21 advanced communications system during a ceremony held Monday at Coast Guard Sector Key West, here.

Government warns of high winter heat costs

2008-10-07T15:29+0200

The cost of heating your home this winter will be a lot more expensive, especially for households that depend on fuel oil, the Energy Department predicted Tuesday.

Silver lining

2008-10-07T15:14+0200

We would also miss out on a free and ubiquitous source of miraculous beauty and endless possibilities. We continue to discover new species every day. Just since 1994, we've discovered 54 new lemur species on the Indian Ocean island nation of Madagascar.

Football debt spiralling out of control says Triesman

2008-10-07T15:13+0200

Football Association chairman Lord Triesman today waged war on English football's mounting debt, revealing that the game was a staggering 3bn in the red and needed a radical review to stop it spiralling out of control.

Tropical Storm Marco prompts evacuation

2008-10-07T15:10+0200

Mexico City - Tropical Storm Marco formed on Monday in the southern Gulf of Mexico, prompting Mexico's state-owned oil company Pemex to evacuate four offshore plants and shut down wells. The 60 mil...

Rwanda: Rubavu Storm Victims Receive Aid

2008-10-07T15:09+0200

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is working around the clock to get emergency relief for victims of torrential rains that caused widespread destruction in the Western Province last Sunday.

On Both Sides Of Atlantic, Economic Crisis Deepens

2008-10-07T15:03+0200

EU meetings so far have only served to underline the fact that the union may now be facing a historical test of its capabilities as an economic unit. On the other side of the Atlantic, U.S. officials are also looking for more ways to restore confidence.

Haiti: Aid deliveries, shelter assessments and early recovery activities ongoing - IOM

2008-10-07T15:03+0200

One month after the series of tropical storms and flooding that caused extensive damage to the country's infrastructure and massive displacement, particularly in the Artibonite region, emergency relief operations established by IOM and the humanitarian community are ongoing and IOM continues to....

Secret ballot

2008-10-07T14:36+0200

Members of the Church in Wales are due to take part in a secret ballot to elect a new bishop of Bangor. A 46-member electoral college will vote inside a locked Bangor Cathedral to choose the 81st bishop. Among those expected to be considered are the Archdeacons of Bangor, Meurig Llwyd, and St Davids, John Holdsworth.

Violence erupts in Bangkok

2008-10-07T14:35+0200

Tropical Storm Marco closing in on Mexico's coast

2008-10-07T14:34+0200

Tropical Storm Marco was closing in on Mexico's coast early Tuesday and threatened to hit with near-hurricane strength winds ...

Uganda: Amuru District Tackles 'Neglected Diseases'

2008-10-07T14:08+0200

Amuru District has launched a programme to control 'Nelected Diseases' among the returning communities, the district health officer, Dr Patrick Olwedo Odong, has said.

Uganda: Country Takes Steps to Turn Bananas Into Cash Crop

2008-10-07T14:08+0200

Farmers, scientists and policy makers from around the world, are meeting in Mombasa to formulate a ten-year strategy expected to unlock the potential of banana as the next commercial crop to alleviate poverty and generate wealth.

In Venezuelan rain forest, charges of health negligence

2008-10-07T14:04+0200

After the expulsions three years ago of missionaries, resentment is festering over the deaths of dozens of indigenous children and adults.

Cuba hopes for good tourism season amid problems

2008-10-07T14:01+0200

HAVANA – The two hurricanes that ravaged Cuba at summer's end won't keep tourists from the Caribbean island during the high season but global economic woes might, industry watchers said Monday. They said there have been no cancellations of tours booked for the December-March peak season and that an....

Hurricanes sweep food shortages back into Cubans' lives

2008-10-07T14:01+0200

But what government officials used to call euphemistically "the special period" has returned, thanks to recent back-to-back visits of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, which devastated farm production. Now, years after the economic crisis of the 1990s, Cubans are again facing the specter of hunger.

Cuba hopes for good tourism season amid problems

2008-10-07T14:01+0200

News wires - DR Congo to cancel two-thirds of logging contracts

2008-10-07T13:57+0200

KINSHASA, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo plans to cancel more than two-thirds of its timber logging contracts under a World Bank-backed review aimed at cleaning up corruption in the sector, its environment minister said on Monday. The central African state is home to the world's....

Camilla takes tour 'time out'

2008-10-07T13:57+0200

DUCHESS of Cornwall is blasted after it emerges she will leave next Royal tour early

Russia Calls For Joint International Action On Financial Crisis

2008-10-07T13:56+0200

In a short video clip posted on the Kremlin's website, President Dmitry Medvedev has called for joint international action to tackle the global financial crisis, which started in the United States and has since spread to the rest of the world, including Russia.

Bank shares plunge up to 40% in an hour after news of £50bn banks deal was leaked to BBC

2008-10-07T13:56+0200

British banking shares plunged today after executives warned Alistair Darling to 'pull his finger out' and come up with a full-blown financial rescue plan.

Colors now available on World On-Demand IPTV platform

2008-10-07T13:35+0200

MUMBAI: Not content with giving rival Hindi GECs sleepless nights in India, the two-odd-month-old Colors is now set to take the world by storm.

Asian firms keep workers during slumps US employers tend to fire people

2008-10-07T13:24+0200

Watson Wyatt Worldwide said a survey of 1 380 employers, including 450 Asian companies, found 61 per cent of Asian employers ranked organisational restructuring - reorganising company operations to make them more efficient - as their top choice in dealing with economic difficulties.

FTA with Australia by next year (updated)

2008-10-07T13:23+0200

Malaysia hopes to conclude free trade agreement negotiations with Australia by next year.

Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Reports on Status of Acquisition by Tilman J. Fertitta

2008-10-07T13:21+0200

HOUSTON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Landry's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY - the "Company"), reported today on the current status of the ...

Residents' input sought on flood mitigation plan

2008-10-07T13:20+0200

A massive environmental review of a project aimed at protecting people and property along urban streams and the Ala Wai Canal in the event of a 100-year flood is still two years from being released. But residents have a chance this month to weigh in on the flood impacts and mitigation measures officials are studying.

India remains upbeat on growth

2008-10-07T13:13+0200

Economy will grow 8 percent this fiscal year and rebound to 9 percent next, FM has said, despite the rout in global markets which has triggered recession fears in industrialised nations.

Oil

2008-10-07T13:13+0200

Oil rebounded more than $2 a barrel on Tuesday, after Australia's interest rate cut sparked guarded optimism global central banks may act to stem the credit crisis and its fallout on oil demand.

Markets could cheer up if banks move

2008-10-07T13:02+0200

Guarded optimism is mounting for a unified international response to the credit crisis ricocheting around the world.

Temperature Of +14...+16 C, No Significant Precipitations In Kyiv On Wednesday

2008-10-07T12:56+0200

On October 8, partly cloudy weather, no significant precipitations and northwestern wind of 5-10 m/s are expected in Kyiv. Temperature will stand at +7...+9 C at night, and +14...+16 C in the daytime. Ukrainian News learned this from the weather center.

Supermum Angelina Jolie takes Shiloh, Pax and Zahara for a stroll in the Big Easy

2008-10-07T12:55+0200

Supermum Angelina Jolie takes Shiloh, Pax and Zahara for a stroll in the Big Easy

Oil prices recover above $90 a barrel

2008-10-07T12:51+0200

Commodities markets steadied on Tuesday after sharp falls in the previous session as the ongoing storm sweeping global financial markets showed no sign of abating. Gold prices continued to rise amid elevated levels of risk aversion. Spot bullion in London rose in early trading to $880.

Tropical Storm Marco Nears Mexican Coast

2008-10-07T12:48+0200

Forecasters issue warning from Veracruz to Cabo Rojo; tropical storm Norbert gaining strength off coast of Mexico

Penguins washed up on tropical beaches in Brazil

2008-10-07T12:47+0200

Flightless birds airlifted to cooler waters after finding themselves adrift. More than 370 young penguins, who were mysteriously washed up on tropical beaches in Brazil, have been airlifted to safety in cooler water. A Hercules military aircraft flew the flightless birds to Pelotas, in south Brazil,....

Who is weathering the financial storm?

2008-10-07T12:44+0200

It's a fiscal jungle out there at the moment, but Japan, Gordon Brown and lapdancers are doing better than others

Penguins washed up on tropical beaches in Brazil

2008-10-07T12:44+0200

More than 370 young penguins, who were mysteriously washed up on tropical beaches in Brazil, have been airlifted to safety in cooler water. A Hercules military aircraft flew the flightless birds to Pelotas, in south Brazil, where they were released to cheers from a group of spectators.

African Development Bank / Nominees for the African Banker Awards 2008

2008-10-07T12:41+0200

African Development Bank / Nominees for the African Banker Awards 2008 WASHINGTON, USA, October 7, 2008/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The African Development Bank is delighted to announce its participation as a partner of the African Banker Awards 2008.

Markets could cheer up if banks move

2008-10-07T12:39+0200

Guarded optimism is mounting for a unified international response to the credit crisis ricocheting around the world.

Tropical Storm Marco prompts evacuation

2008-10-07T12:31+0200

Tropical Storm Marco has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico, prompting Mexico's state-owned oil company Pemex to evacuate four offshore plants and shut down wells.

Summing Up

2008-10-07T12:26+0200

Ehud Olmert, who fought all his life against our [pro-peace] views, is apparently adopting them now, notes Uri Avnery .

Gay clergyman could be in the running for bishop

2008-10-07T12:18+0200

THE Church in Wales begins the formal process today of electing a new bishop to a post tipped by some as in line to be filled by an openly gay clergyman.

Tropical Storm Marco closing in on Mexico's coast

2008-10-07T12:14+0200

Tropical Storm Marco was closing in on Mexico's coast early Tuesday and threatened to hit with near-hurricane strength winds later in the day.

Halves the key to Kiwi success: Tamati

2008-10-07T12:12+0200

New Zealand selectors believe an unprecedented number of playmaking options could be the catalyst for the Kiwis' league World Cup glory.

MYANMAR: High cost of fertiliser threatens harvest

2008-10-07T12:06+0200

07 Oct 2008 09:43:51 GMT Source: IRIN With many farmers in Myanmar's cyclone-affected areas unable to prepare their fields in time, many planted high yielding rice varieties (HYVs), which have a shorter growth period than traditional types.

Tropical Storm Marco prompts evacuation

2008-10-07T12:02+0200

Tropical Storm Marco has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico, prompting Mexico's state-owned oil company Pemex to evacuate four offshore plants and shut down wells.

Pressure grows on Bank to deliver half-point rate cut to stave off 'worsening' recession

2008-10-07T11:47+0200

Business leaders and economists today pleaded for an immediate half point cut in interest rates to stave off a recession.

MYANMAR: High cost of fertiliser threatens harvest

2008-10-07T11:45+0200

DAYDAYE, 7 October 2008 (IRIN) - With many farmers in Myanmar's cyclone-affected areas unable to prepare their fields in time, many planted high yielding rice varieties (HYVs), which have a shorter growth period than traditional types.

Bank shares plunge up to 40% in an hour after bosses plead for rescue plan at crisis meeting with Darling

2008-10-07T11:27+0200

British banking shares plunged today after executives warned Alistair Darling to 'pull his finger out' and come up with a full-blown financial rescue plan.

Fright Night posters creep into national archive

2008-10-07T11:22+0200

POSTERS advertising what is thought to be Britain's biggest Halloween party – Sheffield's Fright Night – have been donated to the National Fairground Archive.

Hurricanes sweep food shortages back into Cubans' lives

2008-10-07T11:18+0200

Many Cubans thought they'd left behind forever the grim, hungry days that were the norm just after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and, with it, the loss of billions of dollars in subsidies for the Communist state.

Ailing world markets fight back

2008-10-07T11:14+0200

TOKYO: Battered world markets shook off some of their recent gloom on Tuesday as European stocks rallied and Asian bourses pulled back from the brink on hopes of cuts to global interest rates.

Indonesian volcano erupts, spews flame and smoke

2008-10-07T11:11+0200

A volcano in central Indonesia erupted Monday, shooting clouds of smoke and flames into the night sky. read more

History has us all in its grip this year, but how hard will it squeeze?

2008-10-07T11:10+0200

What was the worst year in your life? What was the worst year in Britain's recent past? And the wider world's? I ask because history now has us in her grip and, like a shark, may be in no hurry to let us go again. Where will it all end? "But surely we are always in history's grip," said a colleague on hearing this observation yesterday.

Free flu vaccine for everyone

2008-10-07T11:06+0200

Israelis are used to getting their annual influenza vaccinations right after Succot, but as 5768 was a leap year with an extra month, the timing is now off - and the health funds have already begun to...

Colleges spend, spruce up for hosting honors

2008-10-07T10:53+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.

Bailout Beat Goes On: Europe Faces Banking Crisis of Its Own

2008-10-07T10:52+0200

A series of government interventions are in the works as investors and politicians realize Europe is facing a banking crisis of its own.

Bank shares tumble as bosses hold crisis meeting and urge Darling: 'Give us a rescue plan'

2008-10-07T10:42+0200

Britain's top banks have warned Alistair Darling to 'pull his finger out' and create a full-blown financial rescue package amid dire warnings Britain is already in recession.

Bringing "Garden of Eden" to Africa under UN-sponsored nature restoration

2008-10-07T10:38+0200

Inspired by the success in rehabilitating the Iraqi marshlands that some believe were the site of the Biblical Garden of Eden, UN-backed pilot projects are now targeting a "lost" lake in Mali, a Kenyan forest that is a vital source for key rivers and lakes, and land restoration in Haiti.

China to establish China-Russia students exchange camp

2008-10-07T10:38+0200

The location of the China-Russia students exchange camp in Sanya has been decided. The camp will cover an area of 127.96 mu (about 85311 square meters). When completed, it will be the first foreign students exchange camp in China and an international youth exchange platform.

Ailing world markets fight back

2008-10-07T10:36+0200

TOKYO, (AFP) - Battered world markets shook off some of their recent gloom Tuesday as European stocks rallied and Asian bourses pulled back from the brink on hopes of cuts to global interest rates.

Forget fusspot, I'm Mr. Maverick

2008-10-07T10:33+0200

After getting nowhere as a worrywart, skeptic, ruminator, Pollyanna, jackass, cynic, naysayer, fusspot and nervous nellie, I have decided to become a maverick.

Mexico braces for dueling coastal storms

2008-10-07T10:33+0200

Mexico had storms off both coasts late Monday night, with Hurricane Norbert forming off its western coast and Tropical Storm Marco menacing its eastern coast.

Urgent talks called to save 150 distribution centre jobs

2008-10-07T10:21+0200

Union officials are seeking urgent talks with distribution giant DHL in a bid to save 150 jobs threatened with the axe.

Untapped coal reserves bring life to Moz

2008-10-07T10:11+0200

Workers drip with sweat under the tropical sun as they rebuild a rail line in central Mozambique that could transform a region devastated by civil war, but rich in untapped coal reserves.

Jewish groups fear drop in donations as markets tumble

2008-10-07T10:09+0200

The 155 American Jewish comprise largest American charity network after United Way, raising $2.4 billion in 2007 and holding some $13 b. in endowments.

For first time: Free flu vaccine for everyone

2008-10-07T10:09+0200

Among those at high risk are people with chronic diseases, heart problems and diabetes.

South Africa: Country May Battle to Sustain Growth

2008-10-07T10:07+0200

SA's financial sector is still well shielded from direct fallout from the global credit crisis, but the economy may battle to maintain robust growth next year as several of its main trade partners slide into recession.

Issues Before Senate As it Reconvenes Today - THISDAY - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-07T10:06+0200

The Senate, will, as it reconvenes today after a two-week Sallah and Independence day break , address a number of issues including the 2008 amended budget, re-organization of standing committees and inauguration of the Joint Committee on Constitution Review (JCCR), screening and confirmation of ministerial nominees.

Drama as Lawyers Berate BCOS over Misinformation - THISDAY - Fastnews Nigerian Political News

2008-10-07T10:06+0200

Drama as Lawyers Berate BCOS over Misinformation From Tunde Sanni in Ibadan, 10.07.2008 There was drama at the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division yesterday, as counsel to Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala, berated the state-owned radio station, the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) for dishing out false information.

Ailing world markets fight back

2008-10-07T10:06+0200

PICTURE: AFP PHOTO AFP Tokyo - Battered world markets shook off some of their recent gloom as European stocks rallied and Asian bourses pulled back from the brink on hopes of cuts to global interest rates. Asian markets took another dive before Australia's central bank provided a rare dose. . . .

State heads to court over LNG fiasco by Elias Hazou Golar group sues over reneging of licence THE NATURAL gas saga has come back to haunt Cyprus, with a foreign company...

2008-10-07T10:06+0200

State heads to court over LNG fiasco By Elias Hazou Golar group sues over reneging of licence THE NATURAL gas saga has come back to haunt Cyprus, with a foreign company challenging the authorities’ move to set up a virtual monopoly on the import, processing and sale of natural gas on the island.

Untapped coal reserves bring life to Moz

2008-10-07T10:01+0200

Workers drip with sweat under the tropical sun as they rebuild a rail line in central Mozambique that could transform a region devastated by civil war, but rich in untapped coal reserves.

Economic storm touches down

2008-10-07T09:53+0200

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper walked a fine line last night amid plunging markets, reaching out to reassure spooked investors but warning of more turmoil if his opponents win.He told the Business News Network that he doesn't see any deficit in the near future, but stopped short of ruling out the longer-term potential to slide into the red.

Dion, local Liberal MP play down differences on issue of Victoria sewage

2008-10-07T09:53+0200

Stephane Dion says Victoria's sewage practices are soiling Canada's reputation as he pledged to support a new billion-dollar treatment facility - even if his veteran MP Keith Martin does not.

Economic storm touches down

2008-10-07T09:53+0200

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper's carefully scripted campaign stumbled yesterday as he struggled to walk a fine line amid plunging markets by reassuring spooked investors - but warning of more turmoil if his opponents win.

Bosses warn 500 jobs a day will go as Britain's top banks tell Darling: 'Give us a rescue plan'

2008-10-07T09:50+0200

The Stock Market rallied slightly today after its biggest ever points fall despite dire warnings Britain is already in recession and 550 people will lose their jobs each day over the next 18 months.

Tropical Storm Marco closing in on Mexico's coast

2008-10-07T09:21+0200

Tropical Storm Marco was closing in on Mexico's coast early Tuesday and threatened to hit with near-hurricane strength winds later in the day.

Australia rate cut gives Asia markets heart

2008-10-07T09:19+0200

Guarded optimism mounted today for a unified international response to the credit crisis ricocheting around the world after Australia cut interest rates far more steeply than expected.

Tropical Storm Marco forms

2008-10-07T09:12+0200

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Marco has formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph.

BlackBerry's Storm Aims to Blow the iPhone Away

2008-10-07T09:01+0200

Research in Motion is reportedly gearing up to launch a hot new phone that will have iPhone junkies doing a double-take

Bishop of Bangor due to be chosen

2008-10-07T08:59+0200

Members of the Church in Wales are expected to elect a new bishop of Bangor via a secret ballot.

Nervous markets take heart from big Australia rate cut

2008-10-07T08:57+0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - Guarded optimism mounted on Tuesday for a unified international response to the credit crisis ricocheting around the world after Australia cut interest rates far more steeply than expected.

Dos and Don'ts

2008-10-07T08:56+0200

W ith global markets, and especially the Indian stock market, at their most volatile, many market watches are making all sorts of doomsday scenarios. When the BSE Sensex was at the stratospheric 21,000 levels in January 2008, everyone and their uncle wanted to buy stocks, come what may.

Jakarta sinking

2008-10-07T08:42+0200

Unchecked groundwater mining could push Indonesia's capital underwater by 2025. -

Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates

2008-10-07T08:33+0200

National Briefing

2008-10-07T08:22+0200

Time will run out on this year's congressional session before the battle between two branches of government can be resolved, according to the ruling by a three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The ruling blocks a July order by U.S. District Judge John D. Bates to force former White House counsel Harriet E.

Fuming over formaldehyde

2008-10-07T08:22+0200

The CDC demoted a 'whistle-blower' who warned of contaminant in hurricane victims' trailers, a report says. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention failed to act for at least a year on warnings that trailers housing refugees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita contained dangerous levels of....

Heavy storm leaves 2,000 without power in New Zealand

2008-10-07T08:19+0200

About two thousand electricity consumers in New Zealand's lower and central North Island were still without power on Tuesday after strong winds battered the region. Supply was lost on Tuesday after winds gusting to more than 150km/h brought down trees and branches on powerlines, Radio New Zealand reported.

Australia will weather crisis: Howard

2008-10-07T08:18+0200

AUSTRALIA is well placed to weather the storm of the current global financial crisis, former prime minister John Howard says.

Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates

2008-10-07T08:16+0200

Bishop of Bangor set to be chosen

2008-10-07T08:14+0200

The Church in Wales is set to elect a new bishop of Bangor. A 46-member electoral college will take a secret ballot inside a locked Bangor Cathedral to choose the 81st bishop. There are no clear leaders to win Tuesday's vote but the Archdeacons of Bangor, Meurig Llwyd, and St Davids, John Haldsworth, are strong contenders.

Banking crisis: Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates

2008-10-07T08:01+0200

Nervous markets take heart from Aussie rate cut

2008-10-07T07:56+0200

Oil rebounds above US$88

2008-10-07T07:56+0200

OIL rebounded above US$88 (S$129) a barrel on Tuesday, recouping some of the US$6 losses that sent it to an eight-month low the previous day when investors bet the global economy would slip into recession and demand for fuels would sink. Governments around the world scrambled for new measures to....

Banking crisis: Australia cuts interest rates

2008-10-07T07:46+0200

Rogers braced to weather the storm

2008-10-07T07:32+0200

The chief executive officer of Rogers Communications Inc. told the heads of his wireless, cable and media divisions to start raising capital before the well ran dry

Tropical Storm Marco prompts evacuation on oil platform

2008-10-07T07:25+0200

07 Oct 2008 02:23:13 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds Pemex evacuation, storm location, platform details) MEXICO CITY, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Marco formed on Monday in the southern Gulf of Mexico, prompting Mexico's state-owned oil ...

Roy Morgan Update: Bathe, eat, talk, ride: Indonesia's weatherproof businesses

2008-10-07T07:19+0200

Debnath Guharoy , Consultant | Tue, 10/07/2008 10:00 AM | Business The 485-point recovery of the Dow the day after the collapse is recent proof of that view. The sole winner on both days however, was one company that is famous for producing canned food. Inexpensive food. Campbell Soup shares went up, on both days.

Expat clubs face residents' wrath

2008-10-07T07:10+0200

TWO expatriate clubs have been warned to clean up their act or risk reprisal attacks from their Bahraini neighbours, who are upset over traffic congestion and noise allegedly caused by members. The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) and the Kerala Catholic Association (KCA) both in Segaiya, were the....

Storm email causes mass chaos in the capital

2008-10-07T07:02+0200

A storm caused plenty of inconvenience around Wellington today, but a bogus email about its effects caused "mass annoyance," Wellington City Council said tonight. The email detailed storm damage around the capital, listing streets...

>>Lawyer Drags IG To Court - LeadershipNigeria - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-07T06:53+0200

An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Barrister O. J. Aboje, has dragged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mike Okiro, to court over an alleged murder of late Mr. Chuka Ike in Liberia. Speaking to our correspondents in his office Friday, Aboje, who is the lead counsel to Mr.

Oil Gains as Drop Deemed Excessive, on OPEC Output Speculation - Bloomberg - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-07T06:53+0200

Oil Gains as Drop Deemed Excessive, on OPEC Output Speculation By Nesa Subrahmaniyan Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil rose for the first time in five days as some traders deemed yesterday's 6.5 percent decline excessive and because of speculation OPEC may announce output cuts at its December meeting as demand slows.

Rain forest tribe's charge of neglect is shrouded by religion and politics

2008-10-07T06:45+0200

There is growing concern in Venezuela over indigenous health care after a scandal erupted in August over a tepid official response to a mystery disease.

SA may battle to sustain growth

2008-10-07T06:44+0200

SA’s financial sector is still well shielded from direct fallout from the global credit crisis, but the economy may battle to maintain robust growth next year as several of its main trade partners slide into recession. and is spreading to more sectors than initially thought.

The Holocaust, Tarantino-style: Jews scalping Nazis

2008-10-07T06:42+0200

BERLIN - For weeks, Germany's tabloids and culture pages have been preoccupied with Quentin Tarantino's film "Inglorious Bastards," slated to start filming next week in Germany. ...

Challenges of Ghana's Health System; Akosa & Quashigah Diagnose!*

2008-10-07T06:36+0200

There was no better demonstration of two truisms captured in the principle of Appreciative Inquiry than during the Golden Jubilee Anniversary lectures of the Ghana Medical Association. In two separate speeches delivered by Prof Agyeman Badu Akosa, immediate past Director General of the Ghana Health....

NPPâ€™s Cup Of Lies Is Full -NDC

2008-10-07T06:36+0200

- Itâ€™s Time To Set The Records Straight Produced By NDC Forum For Setting The Records Straight NPPâ€™s Lies About Capitation Grant â€¢ The NPP and Akufo Addo are lying when they say education at the basic level is FREE today. â€¢ NPP takes us for fools when they say that the capitation grant of 3....

Mexico eyes storms off both coasts

2008-10-07T06:33+0200

Mexico had storms off both coasts late Monday night, with Hurricane Norbert forming off its western coast and Tropical Storm Marco menacing its eastern coast.

David C. Snyder, legendary Wildwood doorman, dies at 88

2008-10-07T06:01+0200

PHILADELPHIANS who visited Wildwood in the last 45 years had to have known - or at least seen - the man they called "the Legend." David C. Snyder was a doorman for Wildwood nightclubs for ...

Tropical Storm Marco forms in Gulf of Mexico

2008-10-07T06:01+0200

NEW: Tropical Storm Marco is packing 65 mph winds, forecasters say Mexican government issues hurricane watch, tropical storm warning Storm's center expected to be near Mexican coast late Monday or ear...

Storms bring food shortages back to Cuba

2008-10-07T06:01+0200

HAVANA, Cuba (CNN) -- Many Cubans thought they'd left behind forever the grim, hungry days that were the norm just after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and, with it, the loss of billions of dolla...

Hurricane Norbert forms off Mexico's Pacific coast

2008-10-07T05:49+0200

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Norbert has formed far off Mexico's Pacific coast.

Bank of America, announcing weaker earnings, aims to raise $10 billion

2008-10-07T05:42+0200

The Bank of America Corporation, citing "recessionary conditions," halved its dividend on Monday and said it would sell at least $10 billion in new common stock to bolster its capital; it also said quarterly profit slid 68 percent.

Bathe, eat, talk, ride: Indonesia's weatherproof businesses

2008-10-07T05:23+0200

The 485-point recovery of the Dow the day after the collapse is recent proof of that view. The sole winner on both days however, was one company that is famous for producing canned food. read more

High winds wreak havoc in lower North Island

2008-10-07T05:00+0200

Firefighters in Wellington and Wairarapa have attended almost 100 weather related call-outs this morning as strong winds hit the area. Fire shift manager David Meikle said the winds, which are reported to have reached 160km/h,...

Bogus Storm-damage Report - Please Ignore (Wellington City Council)

2008-10-07T04:47+0200

A bogus storm-damage report is circulating today on email groups around Wellington - containing information from a storm in August 2004.

Six Manly players in Australian squad

2008-10-07T04:36+0200

Six players from new NRL premiers Manly were Tuesday named in the Australian squad for the rugby league World Cup.

Rubavu storm victims receive aid

2008-10-07T04:33+0200

RUBAVU - The Ministry of Internal Affairs is working around the clock to get emergency relief for victims of torrential rains that caused widespread destruction in the Western Province last Sunday. This was revealed by Celestin Twahirwa the officer in charge of disaster management in the ministry.

Holiday proves golden for tourism

2008-10-07T04:28+0200

SHANGHAI: The weeklong National Day holiday proved profitable for the city's tourism sector, which reaped record revenue despite concern over the impact of typhoon Jangmi. This year's Golden Week brought nearly 5 million tourists to the city, pushing revenue up to 3.

Analysis: EU-wide bailout fund gains new momentum

2008-10-07T04:28+0200

European Union (EU) finance ministers were set to meet late Monday, with chances growing for an EU-wide bailout fund to contain a global financial crisis after it was rejected by EU leaders at a weekend summit. "Ministers will discuss the economic situation, with particular attention to the....

Assessing trends in food safety

2008-10-07T04:23+0200

Prominent food scares and changes in the international trading environment have brought food safety to the forefront of international agri-food policy ...

The 2,400-metre race is back --

2008-10-07T04:17+0200

THREE ON THE TROT: Storm Street on his way to a comfortable victory in the $100,000 Union Park Turf Club Diamond Stakes lat Saturday at Santa Rosa Park, Arima. The Stewards Cup winner captured the Grade II 1,350-metre contest by 8 1/2 lengths from Ready Set Jet to complete a hat-trick of wins for the Dachin Racing Stables.

Melbourne's Manu joins to Kiwi Rugby League world cup side

2008-10-07T04:03+0200

Melbourne's Wellington-born second rower Sika Manu was the only newcomer named on Tuesday in the 24-man Kiwis team for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup starting in Australia on October 26.

Gulf of Mexico output still at only half capacity

2008-10-07T03:58+0200

By Sheila McNulty in Houston Published: October 7 2008 02:33 | Last updated: October 7 2008 02:33 Nearly half the production from the biggest US oil and natural gas region remains shut down in the wake of hurricanes Gustav and Ike, which swept through the Gulf of Mexico last month.

NSE meets to appraise15 requests for IPOs today - BusinessDay - Fastnews Nigerian Stock Market News

2008-10-07T03:42+0200

Quotations committee of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) will meet today to consider applications from 15 companies that had notified the council of the exchange of their intentions to raise funds from the capital market. Business Day learnt last night that the companies which are mainly from the....

Analysis: EU-wide bailout fund gains new momentum

2008-10-07T03:26+0200

LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- European Union (EU) finance ministers were set to meet late Monday, with chances growing for an EU-wide bailout fund to contain a global financial crisis after it was rejected by EU leaders at a weekend summit. "Ministers will discuss the economic situation, with....

Financial hurricane that put the wind in Brian Lenihan's sails

2008-10-07T03:23+0200

It was just after 6pm last Monday, following a day of absolute turmoil on the Irish stock exchange. Taoiseach Brian Cowen, in his impressive oak-lined office in Government Buildings, took a call from AIB CEO Eugene Sheehy and Bank of Ireland CEO Brian Goggin -- two of the best paid and most senior....

Matai, Webb named in Kiwi World Cup team

2008-10-07T03:19+0200

Injured backs Steve Matai and Brent Webb have been named in the Kiwis squad for the rugby league World Cup beginning in Australia on October 26.

Artist puts local life on canvas

2008-10-07T03:15+0200

KUALA LUMPUR: It took seven years before self-taught artist Kuen Stephanie was bold enough to launch her debut exhibition. Kuen, 41, had been a graphic artist for 15 years before picking up the brush to make her first painting in 2000. She tried hard to get galleries to put her paintings on display, but to no avail.

Wyndham cuts back to weather storm

2008-10-07T03:13+0200

, the world’s second biggest hotel group by rooms, sought to reassure investors that it could weather the storm buffeting the lodging industry, announcing job cuts and a series of charges. Restructuring charges over the second half of the year and the first quarter of 2009 will be in the range of....

Tropical Storm Marco expected to hit Mexico

2008-10-07T03:10+0200

Tropical Storm Marco continued its slow trek over the waters near Mexico's coast Monday and is expected to strike land late Monday or Tuesday morning, forecasters said.

As markets tumble again . . .what next for banks

2008-10-07T03:00+0200

BofA earnings tumble, cuts dividend

2008-10-07T03:00+0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp, the largest U.S. bank, reported a 68 percent drop in quarterly earnings on Monday, cut its dividend in half and said it would seek to raise $10 billion in ad...

:USAID, Key Weapon in Dirty War on Latin America

2008-10-07T02:58+0200

USAID, Key Weapon in Dirty War on Latin America BY JEAN-GUY ALLARD In a statement drafted in scrupulously selected terms and circulated with exceptional discretion, the so-called U.S. Aid for International Development (USAID) has publicly confessed to having squandered taxpayers’ money in its dirty war on Cuba.

Into the West Crowds flock to Europe's oldest horse fair

2008-10-07T02:53+0200

A crowd estimated at 80,000 headed west yesterday for the oldest horse fair in Europe.

Dion says Victoria's sewage practices must change

2008-10-07T02:53+0200

During campaign stop, Liberal Leader says battle over city's proposed new treatment plant must be resolved

Crisis pushes Barak, Livni together

2008-10-07T02:39+0200

Stock markets tumbled worldwide, pulling down Tel Aviv stocks too as fears of a global financial crisis escalated after a pan-European bailout plan never even left the starting gate. ...

Oil prices fall below $90 a barrel

2008-10-07T02:35+0200

Oil prices fell below $90 a barrel for the first time since February, and weak global demand has prompted predictions of further drops.

CNN Student News Transcript: October 7, 2008

2008-10-07T02:18+0200

DAN LOTHIAN, CNN REPORTER: Plan "A" for Akbar Thobhani was to turn last summers internship on Wall Street, into a full time job earning six figures. But the second year MBA student at MIT's Sloan school of Management ran into reality. AKBAR THOBHANI, MBA STUDENT: At the end of the day, very few offers were given.

Jeremy Warner's Outlook: Treasury fiddles as markets crash. More urgency is needed

2008-10-07T02:15+0200

So is that it? Yesterday's statement by the Chancellor on the financial crisis was so completely underwhelming as to be barely worth reporting. There was no sense of the urgency required to prevent this already cataclysmic banking crisis from turning into an economic disaster.

Commodities prices down to lowest level in a year

2008-10-07T02:13+0200

COMMODITIES PRICES yesterday tumbled to the lowest level in a year, with oil dropping below $90 a barrel as the raw materials sector was battered by the ongoing storm sweeping global financial markets.

Helping to refloat Belfast enterprise

2008-10-07T02:13+0200

BELFAST BRIEFING:THERE IS only one city in the world where no one sees the irony of putting the words Titanic and boat tours into the same sentence.

Dollar scales 13-month peak against euro

2008-10-07T02:13+0200

THE US dollar scaled a fresh 13-month peak versus the euro yesterday, while the yen surged broadly as investors dumped risky assets amid anxiety over the lack of a co-ordinated global response to the credit crisis.

Reuters Summit-Jakarta sinks as citizens tap groundwater

2008-10-07T02:12+0200

07 Oct 2008 00:03:25 GMT Source: Reuters (For other news from the Reuters Global Environment Summit, click on http://www.reuters.com/summit/GlobalEnvironment08?pid=500) By Sugita Katyal JAKARTA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - It's one of the fastest- ...

Gulf stocks plunge as credit tightens

2008-10-07T02:03+0200

Published Date: October 07, 2008 DUBAI: Gulf stock markets crumbled and credit conditions tightened yesterday as fears mounted that fallout from Europe and the United States would strike the Arab peninsula. The Kuwait central bank pumped more cash into the banking system as an emergency move to....

‘SA obliged to help Zim’

2008-10-07T02:00+0200

ECONOMISTS in South Africa say the country could afford a US$2 billion financial rescue aid for Zimbabwe’s economy.

Winds hit 160km/h cancelling flights

2008-10-07T01:58+0200

A severe storm hitting the country today has brought winds of up to 160km/h to Wellington this morning, one forecaster has reported. The high winds have caused all flights at Wellington Airport to be suspended. Air New Zealand...

The day fear hit the markets

2008-10-07T01:43+0200

Fear. If there was one word to sum up the world's financial markets yesterday, it was that. No one wanted to buy shares and, yet again, no one much wanted to lend money.

Astros pitcher arrested in wedding reception melee

2008-10-07T01:31+0200

HOUSTON — Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe was among 10 people arrested during a brawl with police at a weekend wedding reception in a Galveston hotel bar.

Cuban tourism recovering after storms

2008-10-07T01:29+0200

HAVANA (Reuters) two hurricanes that recently ravaged Cuba won't keep tourists from the communist island during the high season but global economic woes might, industry watchers said.

Financial crisis hits reinsurers

2008-10-07T01:29+0200

Cayman Islands homeowners could face higher property insurance premiums next year because of the way the US financial crisis has affected reinsurance companies.

Asian firms more likely to keep workers in slump

2008-10-07T01:29+0200

MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Asian employers are more likely to keep employees during an economic downturn than U.S. companies, for whom layoffs is the top choice for coping with a slump, an international management consulting company said Monday.

Business event filled up

2008-10-07T01:29+0200

The recent Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours was hosted by local catering company Mise en Place.

Forget The Blackberry “Application Center.” The BerryStore Will Have Better Apps.

2008-10-07T01:28+0200

As Research in Motion prepares to open its Blackberry Application Center to answer the iPhone's App Store, an unaffiliated startup called the BerryStore has already launched a competing app store for Blackberry Apps. What makes it better than the official BlackBerry App Center (besides the name), is....

Sarkozy appeals for calm in financial storm

2008-10-07T01:18+0200

SANDOUVILLE: French President Nicolas Sarkozy appealed for calm Monday in the face of intense global financial turmoil and urged European countries to act together to overcome the crisis. “Every day there is good and not so good news,” Sarkozy said during a visit to a Renault plant in the northern town of Sandouville that is losing 1,000 jobs.

Quarter of land mammals and a third of those at sea are at risk of extinction

2008-10-07T01:12+0200

Figure likely to be conservative estimate, and many species may vanish before they are known to science

Editorial: McCain and Palin should have thought before taking their gloves off

2008-10-07T01:12+0200

Sarah Palin, who once boasted that she learned everything she needed to know about politics on the basketball court, is being underestimated by her critics. Unleashed on the campaign trail after a creditable performance against Joe Biden, Ms Palin attracts large rallies. She does not disappoint.

Bram Stoker's blood relative to bring Dracula back from the undead

2008-10-07T01:12+0200

Great-grand-nephew to base sequel on characters and plot lines excised from original novel

Road to redemption

2008-10-07T01:11+0200

The actor and rapper Ashley Walters, 26, has been rehearsing for his new role at the Young Vic theatre in London in a tank of water. The former So Solid Crew member, who spent seven months in jail for carrying a gun in 2001, has, along with the rest of the cast, taken to wearing Wellington boots to fend off colds and flu while wading in the wet.

Pandora: Miriam stirs up another controversy

2008-10-07T01:11+0200

The actress Miriam Margolyes caused ripples in the gay community last week when she told Radio 4's Desert Island Discs that she regretted telling her mother she was gay.

Heineken Cup: The big draw

2008-10-07T01:11+0200

Nothing, not even the mass migration of world-class talent from south to north, divides rugby's hemispheres quite like the Heineken Cup, the 14th instalment of which begins with matches in the rival bear pits of Limerick and Perpignan on Friday night. To those European clubs or provinces, or....

Can you really cook like Jamie in just 24 hours?

2008-10-07T01:11+0200

Jamie Oliver likes to cook up a storm. His latest television series, Jamie's Ministry of Food, which continues tonight at 9pm on Channel 4, is doing just that. The programme, named after the Second World War government department set up to improve public nutrition, aims to tackle the growing....

Hurricanes sweep food shortages back into Cubans' lives

2008-10-07T01:03+0200

Wary of the future

2008-10-07T01:00+0200

"I know that what goes on is going to affect her in the future as far as the things available for her," Butler says. His big concerns: The economy, the Iraq war, Social Security and jobs. "Just jobs &...

McCain suffering from mixed messages

2008-10-07T01:00+0200

Register for Your Views When the inevitable flood of books streams out from this election campaign, the one detailing the inner workings of the McCain HQ will make very interesting reading.If Senator ...

Report criticizes agency on post-storm trailers

2008-10-07T00:50+0200

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A sister agency to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention botched a report on formaldehyde in trailers used to house survivors of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, leaving thousands of people at risk, a report from a House of Representatives subcommittee said on Monday.

World stock markets plunge on crisis fears

2008-10-07T00:46+0200

Stock markets slumped worldwide Monday, some marking record one-day drops, on fears the global financial crisis will worsen and hit the wider economy despite bank bailouts in the U.S. and Europe.

Warning sign

2008-10-07T00:43+0200

While many of these accounts later turned out to be exaggerated, the shock of the crash did push many to take their own lives in order to escape their financial woes. And despite its distance from the financial district of New York, Mr Bickell's home town of Reading did not escape unscathed.

Social revolution

2008-10-07T00:43+0200

It is one of six lorries, each packed with 12 tonnes of office furniture. Inside the site is a maze of royal blue chairs, at least 100 carrying a sticky label revealing their former home - oil giant Shell. This furniture graveyard shows how much is discarded by big business.

Hurricane watch issued for Mexico's Gulf Coast

2008-10-07T00:42+0200

The Mexican government issued a hurricane watch Monday as Tropical Storm Marco formed over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Oil sinks below $90 as commodities retreat

2008-10-07T00:41+0200

By Chris Flood Published: October 6 2008 12:05 | Last updated: October 6 2008 22:54 Commodities prices tumbled to the lowest level in a year on Monday, with oil dropping below $90 a barrel as the raw materials sector was battered by the ongoing storm sweeping global financial markets.

After record losses on the FTSE and Wall Street, how much worse can it get?

2008-10-07T00:32+0200

A bid by Alistair Darling to restore confidence in the banking system failed spectacularly yesterday.

OPINION: A little too late? —Uri Avnery

2008-10-07T00:30+0200

I wish Tzipi Livni one thing above all: that at the end of her days as prime minister she will not have to sit down and give an interview, in which she, too, will apologise for missing the historic opportunity for making peace At the end of his political career, after resigning from the prime....

Scramble to set up bank rescues

2008-10-07T00:25+0200

Bankers scrambled to complete mergers and win government backing for emergency rescue packages yesterday as Europe's once-proud financial sector resembled a jungle in which only the fittest are likely to survive.

Hurricane-sized whirlpools spotted on the Sun

2008-10-07T00:21+0200

The whirlpools had been predicted to occur when hot plasma cools and sinks back into the Sun – now they have been seen for the first time

brief....

2008-10-07T00:17+0200

Government borrowing up 100pc in early 2008-09 KARACHI: Pakistan’s government borrowing from the central bank and commercial banks rose over 10

Tropical Storm Marco forms in Gulf of Mexico

2008-10-07T00:10+0200

The Atlantic hurricane season's 13th tropical depression, which formed Monday in the Gulf of Mexico, has strengthened into Tropical Storm Marco, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical storm Marco forms near Mexico oil fields

2008-10-07T00:09+0200

06 Oct 2008 21:55:37 GMT Source: Reuters (Recasts, updates throughout) MEXICO CITY, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Marco formed on Monday in the southern Gulf of Mexico in the vicinity of Mexico's main oil production facilities but the ...

Niger Delta Crisis Requires God's Intervention -Asekomhen

2008-10-06T23:50+0200

Evangelist David Asekomhen, the national coordinator of Christian Faith Mission Outreach, Lagos, was in Benin City on the invitation of The Infallible Word of God Ministries International for a four-day revival programme entitled: 'Operation Destroy The Storm Of Ember Months.

Report criticizes US agency on post-storm trailers

2008-10-06T23:39+0200

06 Oct 2008 21:20:14 GMT Source: Reuters CHICAGO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A sister agency to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention botched a report on formaldehyde in trailers used to house survivors of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, ...

Global markets massacred

2008-10-06T23:30+0200

It has been another extraordinary and traumatic day on global markets, with the JSE and the rand also left bleeding.

Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde warns nation of bankruptcy

2008-10-06T23:08+0200

Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde addressed the nation as the country faced its worst economic crisis in modern times and introduced emergency legislation.

Global stocks tumble as crisis escalates

2008-10-06T22:53+0200

NEW YORK (AP): Wall Street tumbled on Monday, joining a selloff around the world as fears grew that the financial crisis will cascade through economies globally despite bailout efforts by the U.S. and other governments. The Dow Jones industrials skidded more than 400 points and fell below 10,000 for....

Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde addresses the nation

2008-10-06T22:52+0200

Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde addressed the nation as the country faced its worst economic crisis in modern times and introduced emergency legislation.

Storm's winds hit 160km/h, Wellington flights cancelled

2008-10-06T22:52+0200

13th Annual Conference of Presidents and Governors General of the Caribbean Community Officially Opens

2008-10-06T22:32+0200

NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS) - Governor General His Excellency Hon. Arthur Hanna officially opened the 13th annual Conference of Presidents and Governors General of the Caribbean Community at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino Monday.

Scientists say 1 in 4 mammals faces extinction

2008-10-06T22:31+0200

Scientists say 1 in 4 mammals faces extinction 11:43 AM CDT on Monday, October 6, 2008 WASHINGTON - Conservationists have taken the first detailed look at the world's mammals in more than a decade, and the news ...

Europe's far-right revival isn't Nazism

2008-10-06T22:28+0200

Both parties share the same attitudes toward immigrants, especially Muslims, and the European Union: a mixture of fear and loathing. Because the leaders of the two parties, Heinz-Christian Strache and Jorg Haider, can't stand each other, there is little chance of a far-right coalition actually taking power.

Global stocks tumble as crisis escalates

2008-10-06T22:28+0200

BlackBerry Storm User Guide surfaces

2008-10-06T22:19+0200

Filed under: Cellphones Look, we love finding out the pre-release minutiae just as much as anyone, but this is getting a little absurd. Yesterday we spotted a Storm slide pack, just this morning we ran across a sneak peek of RIM's BlackBerry Application Center, and merely hours later we're being treated to the BlackBerry Storm User Guide.

Corporate Events Market In City Taking on New Levels

2008-10-06T22:11+0200

Dance shows, singing violinists, dancers in traditional Russian costumes adapted to mini skirts and non-run stockings and a host of other offers from numerous local event management companies were presented Friday at the Radisson SAS Hotel, marking the start of the 2009 New Year corporate party season.

Prepare for a Bumpy Ride

2008-10-06T22:11+0200

When some analysts began discussing an upcoming drop in real estate prices last spring, most economists reacted with open contempt.

Director Reflects on Festival Flap

2008-10-06T22:11+0200

John Cameron Mitchell, the New York-based award-winning film director visiting St. Petersburg to attend this week’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender film festival, concluded in an interview Saturday: “This is certainly not San Francisco” The director found himself thrust into the harsh....

Young voter group: Wary of the future

2008-10-06T22:02+0200

Dante Butler, 28, is among the "downbeats," a group of younger Americans that includes twice as many pessimists about the country's ...

Financial crisis Full statement by Iceland's prime minister Geir Haarde

2008-10-06T21:40+0200

As Icelandic banks were ordered to start selling foreignowned assets the prime minister Geir Haarde made an emotional address to the nation.

$50b solar power project for Nigeria underway

2008-10-06T21:14+0200

UPDATED AT 19.00 GMT $50b solar power project for Nigeria underway A consortium of international energy firms has concluded arrangements to invest $50 billion on the provision of an alternative source of power from solar technology. The investment, which will cover procurement of solar manufacturing....

1 in 4 mammals at risk of extinction, scientists say

2008-10-06T21:00+0200

Conservationists have taken the first detailed look at the world's mammals in more than a decade, and the news isn't good.

Saudi clerics imperil economy

2008-10-06T20:54+0200

Saudi clerics and the threat to economic progress By Roula Khalaf Published: October 6 2008 18:04 | Last updated: October 6 2008 18:04 When a Saudi judge was reported recently to have called for the death of Mickey Mouse on grounds that the character endears Muslims to rodents, no one questioned the veracity of the story.

Zardari U-turn on Kashmir terrorism

2008-10-06T19:58+0200

PAKISTAN President Asif Ali Zardari was at the centre of a political storm yesterday after turning decades-old policy over disputed Kashmir on its head and declaring its Islamic "freedom fighters" to ...

Dollar drop means costly Xmas

2008-10-06T19:58+0200

CONSUMERS expecting to put a low-cost, ultra-portable laptop under the Christmas tree may find themselves with lighter wallets this year, as the falling Aussie dollar threatens to push up the price of...

Gwladys Fouché: Iceland is in the heart of the economic storm

2008-10-06T19:57+0200

Gwladys Fouché: Analysts argue that a bailout may not be enough to solve the country's problems, which come after booming times financed on credit

Dial W for windfall: St. John's picks up bonus cash for wireless chatter

2008-10-06T19:52+0200

All those busy thumbs and fingers on Blackberrys, iPhones and other mobile devices are tapping up a storm of revenue at St. John's City Hall.

Cullen rains on Key's parade

2008-10-06T19:49+0200

National leader John Key expects to announce a programme of tax cuts tomorrow despite the Treasury's pre-election report that shows the economic forecasts to be worse than the most pessimistic predictions. Budget deficits of billions...

Brace yourself for big northern blow

2008-10-06T19:49+0200

A severe storm set to hit the country today will bring winds of up to 150km/h, with weather experts advising people to brace themselves. MetService yesterday issued a severe weather warning for wind and rain to hit the North Island...

McCain suffering from mixed messages

2008-10-06T19:49+0200

When the inevitable flood of books streams out from this election campaign, the one detailing the inner workings of the McCain HQ will make very interesting reading. If Senator John McCain and his running mate Governor Sarah Palin...

How the recession has changed my life

2008-10-06T19:23+0200

The Government's decision to provide the banks with a €400bn bailout package this week is just the latest in a series of body blows to assail us in 2008 -- a year when recession has become the key buzz word.

Public finances pose risk to investment - Ibec

2008-10-06T19:02+0200

Unless further corrective action is taken to stabilise the State's ailing public finances, Ireland's reputation in the international investment community may be damaged, employers’ group Ibec warned today.

RIM to Launch BlackBerry “Application Center”

2008-10-06T18:49+0200

You're looking at the BlackBerry Application Center, RIM's answer to Apple's App Store and Google's Android Market. Same basic concept as the other two—you browse and buy applications that enhance your BlackBerry experience. The Application Center—we're running out of variants of the term....

IBEC calls for public sector cuts in Budget

2008-10-06T18:48+0200

Employers’ organisation IBEC today said that the main issue facing Ireland in the year ahead is the stability of our public finances.

Ngono Margarets secret revealed: new born rescued

2008-10-06T18:48+0200

Ngono Margaret living in the Etoudi neighbourhood in Yaoundé has been hiding her intentions until she got caught pants down.

SOCP Meeting Slated for Florida

2008-10-06T18:36+0200

A SOCP Meeting will be held on Nov 5-6 in Dania Beach, Fla. It will be hosted jointly by STAR Center and Faststream Recruitment Inc.Due to the effects of the recent hurricane in Texas, the venue for this meeting has been moved from Houston to STAR-Center in Dania, Florida. If you had registered.

The Economy: Gov't may raise corn prices anew

2008-10-06T18:30+0200

THE PHILIPPINES has raised its domestic purchase price for yellow corn for the second time this year in a bid to boost output and is considering more increases as farmers push to export the grain.

IT Matters: Electronic industry seeks more gov't help but sees '09 recovery

2008-10-06T18:30+0200

ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY officials yesterday called for increased government support amid a global economic downturn, even as they forecast a modest recovery next year due to demand from markets other than the United States.

PM pays tribute to Harold DeGregory

2008-10-06T18:29+0200

By ROGAN M. SMITH, Guardian Senior Reporter Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham hailed Harold DeGregory - former member of Parliament (MP) for West End - as "a beacon" in the nation's second city and a "son of Grand Bahama soil." Ingraham gave his tribute during a state recognized funeral service in....

Looming NIB crisis

2008-10-06T18:29+0200

By Candia Dames, Guardian News Editor The National Insurance Fund may not be on the brink of disaster today, but a crisis continues to loom as no substantial steps have been taken to prevent the country's social security blanket from wearing thin, according to the official who has completed the fund's eighth actuarial review.

Stoker's blood relation resurrects Dracula

2008-10-06T18:21+0200

News: Dacre Stoker writes authorised sequel to great grand-uncle Bram's vampire classic

Tropical depression forms in Gulf off Mexico

2008-10-06T18:18+0200

The 13th tropical depression of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season formed Monday in the Bay of Campeche, just off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, the National Hurricane Center said.

Canada heading for recession, say economists

2008-10-06T18:13+0200

Canada is headed into a worse recession than anyone expected, one that could last until almost 2010, said the country's top economists on Monday.

Invention: Aviation special

2008-10-06T18:06+0200

looks at the latest patents that could take the world of aviation and space exploration to new heights

Hamilton v Massa: where the title will be won

2008-10-06T18:03+0200

Fifteen bruising rounds down, three to go in the topsy-turvy Formula One world championship of 2008 -- with two drivers slugging it out for the crown.

Ireland's position in euro zone at risk, warns Ibec

2008-10-06T18:01+0200

Unless further corrective action is taken to tackle the deterioration in public finances Ireland’s position in euro zone may be put at risk, employers’ group Ibec warned today.

SOCP Meeting Slated for Florida

2008-10-06T17:55+0200

10/6/2008 10:21:20 AM A SOCP Meeting will be held on Nov 5-6 in Dania Beach, Fla. It will be hosted jointly by STAR Center and Faststream Recruitment Inc. Due to the effects of the recent hurricane in Texas, the venue for this meeting has been moved from Houston...

Germaine Greer: Who needs monuments to freedom when you can listen to Me and Bobby McGee instead?

2008-10-06T17:49+0200

Germaine Greer: States are authoritarian structures; to call them free is oxymoronic

Tropical depression forms near Mexico oil fields

2008-10-06T17:45+0200

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A tropical depression formed on Monday in the southern Gulf of Mexico in the vicinity of Mexico's main oil production facilities, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Extra! Extra! Unionist Bombs Wreck the 'Times'

2008-10-06T17:44+0200

Radical bombers battle strike-breaking capitalists while Clarence Darrow squares off against the "American Sherlock Holmes" in this very popular history of a trial that mixed murder, politics and celebrity in 1910 Los Angeles.

Tropical Storm Norbert strengthens off Mexico

2008-10-06T17:39+0200

Tropical Storm Norbert is growing toward hurricane force off Mexico's Pacific coast and forecasters say it might bring weekend rains and wind to the Baja California Peninsula.

Indonesian volcano erupts, spews flame and smoke

2008-10-06T17:35+0200

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A volcano in central Indonesia erupted today, shooting clouds of smoke and flames into the night sky.

Tropical depression forms near Mexico oil fields

2008-10-06T17:26+0200

06 Oct 2008 14:55:16 GMT Source: Reuters MEXICO CITY, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A tropical depression formed on Monday in the southern Gulf of Mexico in the vicinity of Mexico's main oil production facilities, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said ...

SOCP Meeting Slated for Florida

2008-10-06T17:18+0200

A SOCP Meeting will be held on Nov 5-6 in Dania Beach, Fla. It will be hosted jointly by STAR Center and Faststream Recruitment Inc. Due to the effects of the recent hurricane in Texas,

1 in 4 critters may vanish

2008-10-06T17:18+0200

"Our results paint a bleak picture of the global status of mammals worldwide," the team led by Jan Schipper of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature in Gland, Switzerland, concluded. "We estimate that one in four species is threatened with extinction and that the population of one....

Dishevelled dame in need of a $10m facelift

2008-10-06T17:16+0200

THE roof of the heritage-listed High Court building in Canberra will be removed as part of dramatic $3.5 million surgery that will cause the court to move to Adelaide and Melbourne for two months.

Haiti to relocate key facilities

2008-10-06T17:13+0200

Medical and other key facilities in Haiti will be rebuilt in areas not prone to disasters, the country's newly appointed Health Minister Alex Larsen has revealed.

Indonesian volcano erupts, spews flame and smoke

2008-10-06T17:08+0200

A volcano in central Indonesia erupted Monday, shooting clouds of smoke and flames into the night sky.

Brussels at virtual standstill as strike grips Belgium

2008-10-06T16:56+0200

BRUSSELS : Brussels ground to a virtual standstill on Monday with international train services halted and government offices closed as thousands of workers across Belgium protested against rising livi...

What's Age Got To Do With It? Tina Turner makes brilliant comeback at 70 (and the dress is short as ever)

2008-10-06T16:53+0200

What's Age Got To Do With It? Tina Turner makes brilliant comeback at 70 (and the dress is short as ever)

Stealing Your Choices

2008-10-06T16:31+0200

Dennis Kucinich presented to the House of Representatives of the United States of America in June 2008 articles of impeachment again President Bush. By means of undisclosed third parties, the American people had their opinions molded in favor of the actions of the government against the wishes of the people at home and abroad.

Pass on rate cut, says Turnbull

2008-10-06T16:31+0200

Malcolm Turnbull says banks can easily afford to pass on a full interest rate cut.

DJ Sly offers second album

2008-10-06T16:24+0200

JWANENG - Sylvester 'DJ Sly' Ntshinogang's latest offering House is My life is set to take the music industry by storm. The 12-track-album is DJ Sly's second offering after his debut Ola Dintsa in 2005. He released the second album album under Lekoko Entertainment, which prides itself of putting....

La. rice farmers struggle to salvage harvests

2008-10-06T16:19+0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ Two hurricanes brought saltwater surge and flooding rain, leaving Louisiana rice farmers in both the north and south of the state struggling to salvage a profitable harvest. Along the coast in Vermilion Parish, farmers are contending with the salty storm surge that was pushed inland by Hurricane Ike, which struck Sept.

TS Norbert could strengthen, Marie is stationary

2008-10-06T16:19+0200

MIAMI (AP) -- Tropical Storm Norbert continues to move westward in the Pacific while farther out in the ocean, Tropical Storm Marie has become stationary. Norbert has maximum sustained winds near 65 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Norbert is expected to strengthen and could become a hurricane later Monday.

Report says 1 in 4 mammals faces extinction

2008-10-06T16:11+0200

Conservationists have taken the first detailed look at the world's mammals in more than a decade, and the news isn't good.

'The Boss' on to Michigan to do more rocking for Obama

2008-10-06T15:58+0200

For the second straight day, Bruce Springsteen sang a few songs and urged thousands of potential voters in a battleground state ...

Nigeria Strategic to France, Says Minister - THISDAY - Fastnews Nigerian Telecomms News

2008-10-06T15:43+0200

Nigeria Strategic to France, Says Minister From Ike Abonyi in Abuja, 10.06.2008 French Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Ms Anne-Marie Idrac, said weekend, that no country dealing with Africa could afford to ignore Nigeria, underscoring Nigeria's growing reputation at the international market.

Forests for Climate tour in Indonesia

2008-10-06T15:40+0200

Greenpeace today embarked on the Indonesian leg of its "Forests for Climate" ship tour, to shine the spotlight on the rampant destruction of the Paradise Forests - the last remaining ancient forests of Southeast Asia.

Brussels at virtual standstill as strike grips Belgium

2008-10-06T15:33+0200

Row as golliwog dolls go on sale near slavery museum

2008-10-06T15:29+0200

A shop a few yards from Liverpool's slavery museum has sparked anger by selling golliwog dolls. The controversial dolls are on display at Wizzard, part of the Albert Dock complex.

ABC Austria: Sturm

2008-10-06T15:23+0200

06. 10. 08. - 15:00 ABC Austria: Sturm Sturm is the name for the state of grape juice when it has fermented past the state of Most, but before it turns into wine. Most is a grape juice with hardly any alcohol, whereas Sturm has between 4 and 11 per cent.

Lost chances marked Lehman's downfall

2008-10-06T15:09+0200

As chairman of Lehman, Richard Fuld Jr. engaged in frenetic - but ultimately unsuccessful - attempts to keep the 158-year-old investment bank alive.

Scientists: 1 in 4 mammals faces extinction

2008-10-06T14:56+0200

The news on mammals is not good. 'We estimate that one in four species is threatened with extinction and that the population ...

Nearly one quarter of world's mammals face extinction, annual 'red list' reports

2008-10-06T14:49+0200

Nearly a quarter of the world's land mammal species are at risk of extinction, and many others may vanish before they are even known to science, according to a major annual survey of global wildlife.

ARMENIA: Sargsyan government weathers March storms

2008-10-06T14:47+0200

EVENT: The monitoring committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe considered developments in Armenia on October 3. SIGNIFICANCE: President Serzh Sargsyan has weathered the international and national storm triggered by the heavy-handed suppression of opposition protests following the February 2008 elections.

Depression may form in Mexico's Bay of Campeche - NHC

2008-10-06T14:44+0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A low pressure system in the oil-rich Bay of Campeche in the southwest Gulf of Mexico has a 20 percent to 50 percent chance of developing over the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in a report Monday.

24 Hour Fitness and KaBOOM! Team up to Build Playgrounds for Houston Children

2008-10-06T14:38+0200

24 Hour Fitness, the largest privately-owned U.S. fitness chain and a health club industry pioneer, and KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated ...

Glasgow East byelection result delays McConnell's move to Malawi

2008-10-06T14:36+0200

Severin Carrell: So Jack may be buying a tropical uniform after all - he just won't be wearing it in Malawi

Annual IUCN 'red list' finds nearly a quarter of the world's land mammal species are at risk of extinction

2008-10-06T14:36+0200

Around 20% of the world's land mammal species are at risk of extinction, and many others may vanish before they are even known to science, according to a major annual survey of global wildlife

Pictured: The moment a photographer got up close and personal with a humpback whale

2008-10-06T14:27+0200

Yves Lefèvre has spent years travelling the world working taking pictures of marine life. But in his most amazing images to date, the underwater photographer got up close and personal with his favourite subject - a humpback whale.

Report: One in four mammals face extinction

2008-10-06T14:25+0200

1 in 4 mammals threatened with extinction

2008-10-06T14:18+0200

Sneak peek at RIM's BlackBerry Application Center

2008-10-06T13:58+0200

Filed under: Cellphones At this point, you're probably wondering what section of the Storm's UI haven't you seen. Enter a few new sneak peeks, this time showcasing the purported BlackBerry Application Center. Granted, these shots are from the Vodafone edition, but we don't suspect the Verizon version will look much different.

Ike victims waited too long to escape

2008-10-06T13:54+0200

Cyclists ride past debris piled up on the seawall road after Hurricane Ike hit the Texas coast Sunday. Rescuers saved at least 2,000 people. (Associated Press)

Paddling her way, from sea to dying sea

2008-10-06T13:54+0200

Paddling a canoe from Long Beach Island to Washington, D.C., Margo Pellegrino maneuvered through toxic shellfish, algae clumps, brown scum, floating litter and dead catfish.

McCain falls in Ohio as economy steals focus

2008-10-06T13:54+0200

Sen. John McCain 's hands, and without the state's 20 electoral votes, there is virtually no way the Republican can find his way to the White House - unless he can flip at least one big Democratic "bl...

Hawai'i fruit crop value up 7%, to $27.9 million

2008-10-06T13:38+0200

Hawai'i farmers last year produced less avocado, banana, grapefruit, guava, lemon and lime compared with a year earlier. But more papaya, tangerine and specialty tropical fruits such as lychee, rambutan and atemoya helped boost the state's total fruit crop, excluding pineapple.

Oil sinks below $90 as commodities retreat

2008-10-06T13:34+0200

US crude oil prices fell below the $90 a barrel level on Monday, leading a broad retreat across energy, metals and grains as commodities found themselves battered by the ongoing storm sweeping global financial markets. Nymex November West Texas Intermediate sank $3.73 to $90.15 a barrel after touching a low of $89.

CAMPAIGN OUTSIDER : Yes we can, seriously

2008-10-06T13:33+0200

The George W Bush administration's incompetence in the US financial crisis signals the need for the Barack Obama presidential campaign to revive a primary slogan for the home stretch. It is better than running down the clock. - Muhammad Cohen (Oct 6, '08)

Oil sinks below $90 a commodities retreat

2008-10-06T13:19+0200

US crude oil prices fell below the $90 a barrel level on Monday, leading a broad retreat across energy, metals and grains as commodities found themselves battered by the ongoing storm sweeping across global financial markets. Nymex November West Texas Intermediate sank $3.73 to close at $90.15 a barrel after touching a low of $89.

Notice of Closure of Display House, Cliff Road for Annual Spring Clean. (Tauranga City Council)

2008-10-06T13:18+0200

Annual Spring Cleaning and maintenance will take place from Monday 13th through to Friday evening 17th October 2008.

77 boats for Middle Sea Race Monday, October 06, 2008 1230 CET ...

2008-10-06T12:37+0200

The yachts are drawn from most corners of the sailing world with the fleet flying no less than 18 different national flags including 2 from Israel. Entries close on October 11 and the race itself starts from Marsamxett Harbour on October 18. Currently, the 100-foot Farr designed Rapture (MAR) takes pole position in the size stake.

Santana needs victory to keep nation's faith

2008-10-06T12:31+0200

Fickle fans will forget that Safa should be held more accountable for Bafana's long slide, and will turn on the coach as an easy target, writes Carl Peters.

Rwanda: Country Can Weather Financial Storm - AllAfrica.com - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-06T12:31+0200

(Kigali) 5 October 2008 Posted to the web 6 October 2008 Kigali This week the German Minister for Environmental Affairs and Renewable Energy, Sigmar Gabriel, vowed to attract European businessmen to invest in the Rwandan energy sector. "Part of the reason I am here is to explore what can be done to....

Credit crunch hits the technology sector

2008-10-06T12:30+0200

Silicon Valley is starting to wake up to the reality of the global economic downturn

Lifeguards find corpse of drowned ship

2008-10-06T12:27+0200

Lifeguards have found the corpse of the Ukrainian captain in Kulevi port. Valeri Burdani, 41, was taken out of water after three-day search. He was stuck under an iron closet in the control panel room. The location of another drowned corpse is known and it will be taken out within the next few days.

Nigeria: May Nigeria Get Better in 49th Year

2008-10-06T12:19+0200

After many years of political struggle through the press for self-determination, October 1, 1960 finally saw Nigeria being granted independence by the British in a historic lowering of the Union Jack and the hoisting of the Nigerian green white green flag.

Nigeria: GNU is Meant to Discredit Buhari - Galadima

2008-10-06T12:19+0200

ANPP has been at the center of the storm of the controversial Government of National Unity (GNU). We want to know who initiated it in the first place and what were the conditions given by President Yar'adua to your party.

Temperature Of +13...+15 C, Rain In Kyiv On Tuesday

2008-10-06T12:12+0200

On October 7, partly cloudy weather with clearings, rain and northern wind of 7-12 m/s are expected in Kyiv. Temperature will stand at +9...+11 C at night, and +13...+15 C in the daytime. Ukrainian News learned this from the weather center. In western Ukraine, cloudy weather with clearings, rain, and southwestern wind of 7-12 m/s are expected.

Emirates Holidays celebrates its first anniversary in Brazil with special packages

2008-10-06T12:07+0200

Emirates Holidays is announcing a range of tailor-made packages to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, to commemorate the one year anniversary of the first Emirates Airline flight to Brazil on 1st October 2007.

European manufacturers hope to weather storm

2008-10-06T12:03+0200

By Chris Giles in London and Ralph Atkins in Frankfurt Published: February 11 2008 01:07 | Last updated: February 11 2008 01:07 European manufacturing companies remain optimistic that their sales will increase in 2008 and that their business will remain immune from the deepening gloom over the American economy and among US companies.

Climate change and energy policies lack cohesion, says Oxfam report

2008-10-06T11:59+0200

New energy and climate change secretary faces calls to unify government approach to environmental problems

Financial crisis dims Bush's Iraq legacy

2008-10-06T11:55+0200

Instead of an exit in which Iraq was a large part of the legacy conversation, President Bush is confronted with a final 15 weeks full of questions about how much he is to blame for the economic crisis.

Rwanda: Country Can Weather Financial Storm

2008-10-06T11:49+0200

This week the German Minister for Environmental Affairs and Renewable Energy, Sigmar Gabriel, vowed to attract European businessmen to invest in the Rwandan energy sector.

Economy issue making things difficult for McCain, Obama

2008-10-06T11:42+0200

It's hard for the presidential candidates to say what should be done about the economy when they're standing in a hurricane of foreclosures, takeovers, bank failures and, after Friday, a historic $700 billion ...

World Scene

2008-10-06T11:25+0200

ISRAEL Livni spells out desire for peace JERUSALEM | Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni , in her first policy address since being nominated to form Israel's next government, voiced on Sunday her commitment to continue peace negotiations with the Palestinians. "Annapolis will continue," Mrs. Livni said, referring to a U.

Divided EU battles to keep banks afloat

2008-10-06T11:25+0200

The financial storm that crossed the Atlantic into Europe is exposing limits of economic coordination within the 27-nation European Union that belie the bloc's history.

Zimbabwe: Workshops Bring Artistes Together

2008-10-06T11:19+0200

THE workshops at Shona Im Park in Westfalen Park in Dortmund are bringing people together in the African way, where baking bread over an open fire, sharing together ideas and stones, sheltering from rain which seemed to have lost its moorings in the sky in pole and dagga houses have become the order of the day.

Wall Street turmoil tests China's foreign trade

2008-10-06T11:11+0200

The disillusionment of Wall Street myth has further endangered the already downward global economy, and posed a fresh threat to China's foreign trade, which is already on the verge of collapse. 'The year 2008 has thus far proved to be the most arduous year for China's foreign trade exports since its....

Economy creates surge in homelessness

2008-10-06T11:10+0200

Driving the increase is the sour economy, rising energy costs, escalating unemployment and shortage of affordable housing. For the first time, the state is tracking how many families are winding up homeless due to foreclosures. "You're seeing a perfect storm," said Robyn Frost, executive director of the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless.

American Politics and the Gathering Storm

2008-10-06T10:58+0200

As we distort the news about Iran to win American hearts, we ignore the fundamentalists in Israel who have become more prominent in society and government, says Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich .

Ike victims waited too long to escape

2008-10-06T10:55+0200

The final hours brought the awful realization to victims of Hurricane Ike that they had waited too long. This storm wasn't like the others, the ones that left nothing worse than a harrowing tale to tell.

Khadr file sheds light on detainee

2008-10-06T10:45+0200

National Security Reporter The reports read like a diary of his years of incarceration. Omar Khadr the stubborn teenager. Confused. Depressed. Angry. From the mundane complaints about food and ill-fitting shoes, to the days when he fears he's going blind. He has read Life of Pi . He loves To Kill a Mockingbird .

Europe joins fight in financial storm

2008-10-06T10:43+0200

France, Germany, Britain and Italy put on a united front, promising a more co-ordinated approach to the credit crunch, although Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel insisted states would mainly act individually. President Nicolas Sarkozy, who hosted Merkel and prime ministers Gordon Brown of Britain....

Brazil launches airlift to return hundreds of penguins washed ashore on Rio beaches... 2,000 miles from home

2008-10-06T10:38+0200

More than 1,000 penguins have washed up on Brazilian beaches - 2,000 miles north of their traditional breeding grounds.

Problems of perception and vision: Turkey and the U.S

2008-10-06T10:37+0200

DAVID ARNETT Conspiracy theories have always been rampant in Turkey, but one has become so widely disseminated and thoroughly accepted that it has completely undermined Turkish-American relations. The gist is this: the United States has sought to use Turkey as a model of a moderate Islamic state for the Islamic countries of the Middle East.

Singapore attracts Middle East investors at Cityscape Dubai

2008-10-06T10:36+0200

Some 50 investors from the Middle East will meet with Singapore's national land-use planning authority, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), this week to learn more about the financial district at Marina Bay and other exciting investment opportunities in Singapore.

Pictured: Is this the crocodile that ate a British pensioner alive in Australia?

2008-10-06T10:23+0200

Wildlife rangers are expecting to confirm today whether they have finally caught the killer crocodile which grabbed a British-born tourist from a tropical river last week.

UK groups see credit drying up

2008-10-06T10:18+0200

UK companies are getting nervous. Amid increasing evidence that they believe credit is drying up, Kesa Electricals – one of the Continent’s biggest retailers – made the decision this week to forgo two more years of cheap bond funding, secured back in 2005.

Kesa plunge on Comet warning

2008-10-06T10:18+0200

took a battering on Wednesday after the Anglo-French retailer warned that its Comet chain was making losses. Across the group, like-for-like sales fell 4.7 per cent in the first quarter of its financial year to the end of July, with Comet showing a 9.9 per cent drop in comparable store sales and a 6.

Kesa ends search for a new chief exec

2008-10-06T10:18+0200

, Europe’s third biggest electrical retailer, on Monday named Thierry Falque-Pierrotin, an executive at French retailing and luxury goods group PPR, as its new chief executive. Mr Falque-Pierrotinis is a chief executive at Redcats, a home shopping business focused on fashion and home decoration and will join Kesa on 5 January 2009.

Climate change threatens Australian fisheries

2008-10-06T10:06+0200

06 Oct 2008 07:52:29 GMT Source: Reuters By Michael Perry SYDNEY, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Climate change threatens Australia's A$2.1 billion (US$1.6 billion) commercial fishing and aquaculture industry, but may create new wild fisheries as ...

In Hurricane-Ravaged Galveston, Echoes of New Orleans

2008-10-06T10:04+0200

A reporter sees parallels to Katrina in a visit to inundated Texas city, three weeks after it was hit by Ike

Experts forecast at least quarter-point rate cut

2008-10-06T10:02+0200

The Bank of England’s key rate-setting committee will meet this week in the eye of a financial storm that threatens to uproot experts’ predictions for the economy. After a week of shocking news on the economic front and in the money markets, sentiment has been largely reversed.

On Wall St: A little less conversation

2008-10-06T10:02+0200

For evidence of the financial industry’s much-vaunted ability to reinvent itself as cycles turn, look no further than Wall Street’s language. Bankers’ argot has changed dramatically over the past year or so. Gone are the bull market cliches’ on “win-win situations” and “truly transformational” deals....

Goa targets drink, drugs as new tourist season starts

2008-10-06T09:46+0200

PANAJI, India, Oct 5, 2008 (AFP) - The Indian resort state of Goa is getting tough on drink, drugs and loud music as the new tourist season starts, to restore its tarnished reputation after the shock murder of a British teenager. Scarlett Keeling's death earlier this year cast a long shadow over the....

Financial crisis puts Harper's powers of persuasion to the test

2008-10-06T09:42+0200

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper enters the final week of his bid for a majority under pressure to explain why his steady-as-she-goes approach to economic management is the right course amid a possible global recession.

History-making Rhinos show off silverware

2008-10-06T09:27+0200

Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McClennan and Captain Kevin Sinfield celebrate with the Super League trophy at Headingley.

Gorge-ous again - Travel nightmare ends as Bog Walk route reopens

2008-10-06T09:16+0200

SPANISH TOWN, St Catherine: Sunday's reopening of the Bog Walk gorge - the major corridor linking Jamaica's capital to the north coast - brought massive relief to commuters who have been forced to traverse rugged alternative routes for more than a month...

RDP takes stock of Omuthiya election

2008-10-06T09:07+0200

The steering committee of the RDP met over the weekend to take stock and give an analysis of events before, during and after the election. The party is in the process of organising its first convention as well as preparing for the national and presidential elections next year.

Is this the new face of GMTV? Sofa-hopeful Kate Garraway's 30-minute makeover

2008-10-06T09:05+0200

By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 6:54 PM on 05th October 2008 Millions of viewers know presenter Kate Garraway as the glamorous face of early morning TV. But the star, who is currently vying to take over from Fiona Phillips on the famous GMTV sofa, looked a far cry from her usual picture of perfection when she popped into her local salon.

Fidel Castro: Distribution of relief materials top priority in hurricane recovery

2008-10-06T08:54+0200

Cuba has made the distribution of food and construction materials to victims its top priority in efforts to recover from the recent devastating hurricanes, former leader Fidel Castro has said. "We are and must be socialists to share all our goods," Castro said in an article published Sunday by local press.

Monday, October 06, 2008 The Government's 'not one more block must be laid' ultimatum is not going down well with the displaced residents of Kintyre and Tavern in St Andrew who say the promised relocation or assistance to settle has not been forthcoming more than a month after Tropical Storm Gustav struck the island.

2008-10-06T08:47+0200

The Government's 'not one more block must be laid' ultimatum is not going down well with the displaced residents of Kintyre and Tavern in St Andrew who say the promised relocation or assistance to settle has not been forthcoming more than a month after Tropical Storm Gustav struck the island.

Monday, October 06, 2008 Former Transport and Works Minister Robert 'Bobby' Pickersgill yesterday rebuked the Jamaica Labour Party Government for being hypocritical in its treatment of French construction company Bouygues which repaired the storm-damaged Bog Walk Gorge at no cost to the administration.

2008-10-06T08:47+0200

Former Transport and Works Minister Robert 'Bobby' Pickersgill yesterday rebuked the Jamaica Labour Party Government for being hypocritical in its treatment of French construction company Bouygues which repaired the storm-damaged Bog Walk Gorge at no cost to the administration.

Mark Inaugurates JCRC As Members Bicker Over Modalities

2008-10-06T08:40+0200

By Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Snr Correspondent, Abuja Barring any last minute change of plans, Senate President, David Mark, is expected to inaugurate the Joint Constitution Review Committee (JCRC) amid growing dissent among members. It was learnt that members of the 88-member committee, which is....

Into the West Crowds flock to Europe's oldest horse fair

2008-10-06T08:39+0200

The event was a triumph despite losing its main sponsor A crowd estimated at 80,000 headed west yesterday for the oldest horse fair in The Great October Fair in Ballinasloe brought traffic to a standstill, with massive diversions in place, making the east Galway town a pedestrian and equine-only zone.

Cuba will remain socialist: Fidel Castro

2008-10-06T07:50+0200

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro has said his country will remain socialist and rejected calls by Western experts to speed up the reform process in the wake of the global financial crisis.

Nigeria Strategic to France, Says Minister - THISDAY - Fastnews Nigerian Computer News

2008-10-06T07:42+0200

Nature centre faces quarrying threat --

2008-10-06T07:26+0200

Located at 1,200 feet in the mountains of the Northern Range is a world-class natural history destination for students of tropical ecology. It is also of particular interest to bird watchers. If you haven't guessed, it is the Asa Wright Nature Centre (AWNC), which comprises nearly 1,500 acres of....

Week home for pupils of Lambeau -- Heavy rain damages school

2008-10-06T07:26+0200

PUPILs and teachers of the Lambeau Anglican School will most likely be home for at least a week, following damage done to the school by heavy rains and winds on the island last Friday. When the Express visited the school yesterday, workers were busy repairing the damage to the institution.

UPTC yearling sale fetches $200,000 --

2008-10-06T07:26+0200

THREE American-bred yearlings fetched over $200,000 Saturday during the first-ever auction sale during a racing card at Santa Rosa Park, Arima. The auction was hosted by the Union Park Turf Club (UPTC), sponsors of the 36th round of the Arima Race Club's (ARC) 2008 Season, and UPTC president Wendell....

Sagicor affected by US market woes --

2008-10-06T07:26+0200

SAGICOR FINANCIAL CORPORATION and the Pan Caribbean Financial Services Group can lose up to US$5.7 million on investments held with troubled United States banks. The conglomerate gave this information to the regional stock market on Friday, the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper reported.

Mandingo cop second Mayaro title --

2008-10-06T07:26+0200

Mandingo United have copped their second straight bpTT Mayaro Football League championship title, beating out their main rivals Mayaro Spurs on goal difference after the teams ended the season tied on 23 points. Both teams played unbeaten in the Senior Division with seven wins and two draws apiece,....

World Briefing

2008-10-06T07:24+0200

Mexico: 5 officers held / Mexico: Norbert may strengthen / Israel: Tzipi Livni says she'll pursue peace talks / Britain: Commander says Taliban can't be defeated / Sri Lanka: Troops, rebels clash 5 policemen held over deadly raid

Interpellation is a democratic right of the Parliament and it should be exercised prudently, particularly as a means to gain transparency keeping in mind the interests of the Kuwaiti populace, says Am

2008-10-06T07:23+0200

er A. Al-Hilal. Kuwait has always been a vanguard for development and openness and many visionary plans implemented in other Gulf countries took shape in Kuwait, he adds. In an interview with the Arab Times, Al-Hilal spoke on an array of issues ranging from interpellations, tribal primaries and women’s emancipation to graft.

Toyota feels the pinch as crisis batters US sales

2008-10-06T06:54+0200

TOKYO — Toyota Motor, the world’s second-largest car maker, had the biggest weekly decline in nearly 21 years in Tokyo trading after tightening credit in the US caused sales to plunge.

Tropical Storm Norbert could turn nasty

2008-10-06T06:47+0200

MEXICO CITY - Tropical Storm Norbert strengthened well off Mexico's southern Pacific coast Sunday (US time) and threatened to become a hurricane in 24 hours, the US National Hurricane Centre said....

Credit crisis adds to pressures on US auto dealers

2008-10-06T06:19+0200

NEW YORK (AP) - Hundreds of thousands of new cars and trucks that would have quickly made their way to people's driveways a year ago are now stacking up on dealer lots across the country, with potential buyers worried about whether they will keep their jobs, be able to pay for gas, or qualify for a car loan.

Violence Free Election: Our Shared Responsibilities

2008-10-06T06:01+0200

Appiah Kusi Adomako, Leaders of Tomorrow Foundation, London Election 2008 is getting closer by the day. All indications are that Ghanaians are fully prepared for the election, which will produce one of two outcomes: either retaining the ruling party under a new leader or bringing back into office....

Life in Cuba: One town's experiment gives peso real valu

2008-10-06T05:58+0200

Will Weissert, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BAYAMO, Cuba - A communist experiment is letting average government workers in this eastern city enjoy a few things only foreigners and monied Cubans can usually afford: a good burger, a kicking jazz bar and stiff cocktails. Across the rest of the island, monthly government salaries of 408 pesos, about US$19.

German government agrees €50bn rescue plan for Hypo

2008-10-06T05:46+0200

The German government and banks rushed to the rescue of Hypo Real Estate late last night as the country's second-largest mortgage lender teetered on the precipice of collapse and threatened to whip u...

Govt eyes pump priming

2008-10-06T05:35+0200

By Angelo Samonte, Reporter The Arroyo government will pump prime the economy and will ...

Rainstorm victims receive supplies

2008-10-06T05:34+0200

BOGOR: The Bogor administration has supplied victims of a rainstorm in Cimahpar subdistrict with emergency rations, including 26 sacks of rice, 10 boxes of instant noodles and 24 cans of sardine read more

Ma attends Confucius' birthday celebration

2008-10-06T05:25+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - President Ma Ying-jeou read a congratulatory message at Taipei's Confucian Temple during solemn ceremonies marking the 2,558th birthday of China's greatest sage yesterday.

Two more Hurricane Ike victims bring toll to 70

2008-10-06T05:25+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Two more bodies have been found close to where Hurricane Ike thundered ashore, bringing the Texas death toll to 35 and the U.S. total to 70.

Su Tseng-chang wants Tsai Ing-wen to become the next Taipei magistrate

2008-10-06T05:25+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Su Tseng-chang, a former premier who ran unsuccessfully for vice president, has availed himself of the celebration of the founding anniversary of the Democratic Progressive Party to boost the odds for standing for the nation's highest office in 2012.

DPP finishes celebration of 2-day founding anniversary

2008-10-06T05:25+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Tsai Ing-wen collected garbage at Bali yesterday to wind up a two-day celebration of the 22nd founding anniversary of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), of which she is the first chairwoman.

Premium compact cars cross over

2008-10-06T05:25+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Fashion companies long ago realized they could make a lot of money from selling top brand-name goods to a wider public, and now, with models like the BMW X1, Audi's A1, or the Mini crossover, the car industry is trying to do the same.

Financial crisis darkens outlook for upcoming U.N. talks on climate change

2008-10-06T05:25+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Wall Street's sickness and its contagiousness for the world economy are bad news for the already faltering effort to craft a new pact to tackle climate change.

Presidency in overdrive on amended budget

2008-10-06T05:20+0200

From Alifa Daniel, Abuja T O have its N2.64 trillion Amended Appropriation Bill passed, the Presidency has stepped up lobby of the National Assembly, even as it was learnt that the 2009 Appropriation will arrive the Dome within the next 21 days.

Nigeria Strategic to France, Says Minister

2008-10-06T05:13+0200

From Ike Abonyi in Abuja, 10.06.2008 French Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Ms Anne-Marie Idrac, said weekend, that no country dealing with Africa could afford to ignore Nigeria, underscoring Nigeria's growing reputation at the international market.

The e-book club

2008-10-06T05:12+0200

CONOR POPE WHAT'S THE STORY WITH ELECTRONIC READERS? BOOKS HAVE ALWAYS been remarkably resilient at staying the advances of technology and are largely unchanged since Don Quixote first tilted at windmills nearly 400 years ago. While music has hopped from cylinders to vinyl to cassettes to CDs to a....

:Obama is Pulling Away

2008-10-06T04:41+0200

One minute into his first response to moderator Jim Lehrer's first question in the first presidential debate John McCain invoked Winston Churchill. (The reference was apparently wasted-no American commentator, so far as this columnist has read, heard behind McCain's "This isn't the beginning of the....

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

2008-10-06T04:37+0200

Tourists stay at the beach in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province, on Oct. 2, 2008. Tropical storm Higos, the 17th this year, is moving towards south China's island province of Hainan, the provincial meteorological station said on Thursday, affecting the ongoing National Day holidays. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>> BEIJING, Oct.

Tropical storm Higos lands in S China

2008-10-06T04:37+0200

Passengers debark as two officials check at the Qinglan port in south China's Hainan Province Oct. 3, 2008. (Xinhua/Zhao Yingquan) Photo Gallery>>> HAIKOU, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Higos, the 17th tropical storm of the year, landed in China's southernmost Hainan Province Friday evening, local observatory said.

Ferry service suspends as Higos moves inland in south China

2008-10-06T04:37+0200

HAIKOU, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Ferry service on Qiongzhou Strait in south China was suspended as of 5 p.m. on Friday as Higos, the 17th tropical storm of the year, neared landfall. Authorities in two airports in Hainan Province, Meilan International Airport in Haikou, the provincial capital, and....

Northern Territory develops plan for ageing power stations

2008-10-06T04:35+0200

The Northern Territory Disaster Control Council has been convened to work out how the city of Darwin will cope if Power and Water's Casuarina sub station has another failure in the next few days.

Toxic chemicals retrieved from capsized Philippine ferry

2008-10-06T04:20+0200

Four hundred and two barrels of toxic chemical endosulfan have been recovered from the capsized ferry MV Princess of Stars more than 100 days after it sank off in central Philippines. The Task Force Princess of the Stars, in a statement, said the last barrel of endosulfan trapped inside the capsized....

Brazilian AME, Myanmar ex-selections to play cyclone fund-raising soccer match

2008-10-06T04:20+0200

Associacao Missao Esperanca (AME) soccer team from Brazil and former Myanmar selections soccer team will play a fund-raising soccer match here later this month for the victims of deadly cyclone Nargis which hit five divisions and states in Myanmar in early May, state-run newspaper The Myanma Alin reported on Sunday.

FAO to extend cyclone aid project period for Myanmar

2008-10-06T04:20+0200

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations will extend the period of its Myanmar cyclone aid project for another six months to run until next year, Flower News reported Sunday. Some 33.5 million U.S. dollars of fund for the extended project are being sought, the FAO resident representative was quoted as saying.

Courts at risk of being swamped with cases

2008-10-06T04:13+0200

An avalanche of credit crunch lawsuits could overwhelm the court system as funding pressures threaten to dent its reputation as a top centre for global business disputes, the government's former top law officer has warned. Lord Goldsmith QC, who stood down as attorneygeneral last year to enter....

'Reward' for gay pants MP Bryant

2008-10-06T04:12+0200

MP - who sent photo of himself in Y-fronts to gay website - is Deputy Leader of Commons

Cowboys catch a break, hold off Bengals

2008-10-06T04:11+0200

After letting a 17-point lead shrivel to one, then breaking up a 2-point conversion that could’ve tied it, the Cowboys had plenty of reasons to be giddy about their lucky break in the final minutes that sealed a 31-22 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Bank rescue deal struck as Germany guarantees savings

2008-10-06T03:22+0200

BERLIN: Germany sealed a public-private rescue plan for the country's fourth biggest bank Sunday as the government extended a blanket guarantee for all personal bank deposits to avert panic withdrawals.

Cubana victims remembered

2008-10-06T03:04+0200

Web Posted - Mon Oct 06 2008 The 73 people who perished in the terrorist bombing of a Cubana airline plane off the West Coast of Barbados in 1976 were honoured yesterday during a ceremony marking the 32nd Anniversary of the event. Participants laid flowers at the monument at Paynes Bay, St.

St. Philip Festival leading cultural resurgence in eastern communities

2008-10-06T03:04+0200

Web Posted - Mon Oct 06 2008 The annual St. Philip Festival season, which runs this year from October 5th to its climax with a Carnival Day on December 1, has been hailed as a shining example of what communities can achieve culturally and organisers have been congratulated for leading a cultural resurgence in the east.

How medic turned his sacking into a reproductive rights mission (Posted 10/5/2008)

2008-10-06T02:58+0200

Every woman has the right to determine her own reproductive life, says Dr Solomon Orero. Women deserve better reproductive health lifestyles and respect for their reproductive rights. DN

Tropical Storm Norbert could turn nasty

2008-10-06T02:46+0200

MEXICO CITY - Tropical Storm Norbert strengthened well off Mexico's southern Pacific coast Sunday (US time) and threatened to become a hurricane in 24 hours, the US National Hurricane Centre said....

Happiness is an ice-cream as Cubans enjoy a taste of the high life at last

2008-10-06T02:46+0200

A COMMUNIST experiment is allowing ordinary government workers in one city to enjoy a few things only foreigners and wealthy Cubans can usually afford: a good burger, a kicking jazz bar and real cockt...

Experts forecast at least quarter point cut

2008-10-06T02:42+0200

Ike environmental toll apparent

2008-10-06T02:38+0200

Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines.

NFL: Denver's defense shows up in 16-13 win over Tampa

2008-10-06T02:31+0200

DENVER — The high-flying Broncos finally discovered a defense, generating a pass rush that sent Brian Griese to the sideline with an injured throwing shoulder and yet another bad memory of Denver.

A Look At Wall Street's Shadow Market

2008-10-06T02:24+0200

Steve Kroft reports how some of Wall Street's arcane financial instruments have magnified the current economic crisis.

Five tips for Antarctic survival

2008-10-06T02:22+0200

06 Oct 2008 00:04:38 GMT Source: Reuters Oct 6 (Reuters) - Antarctic scientists in England take a three-day course in a muddy field to learn how to survive on the world's coldest continent. Among things to learn in a course in ...

Big Four pledge co-operation on financial chaos

2008-10-06T01:58+0200

/ AP PARIS - Europe's four biggest economies pledged stronger co-operation to stem the worst financial crisis since the 1930s at a summit in Paris yesterday, but failed to dispel undercurrents of tension and disorder. The heads of and agreed to support solvent banks which found themselves buffeted....

Banks brace for more turmoil as Europe scrambles for rescue plans

2008-10-06T01:51+0200

BERLIN: Germany on Sunday made a blanket guarantee to cover all the country's bank savings, piling pressure on other European governments to bolster financial defences ahead of another week of predicted mayhem on global markets.

Hedge funds could trigger more turmoil in the markets

2008-10-06T01:44+0200

Stock Market Signals: A weekly column on the Main Board of the MSEB by G.M. Teoh.

Happiness is an ice-cream as Cubans enjoy a taste of the high life at last

2008-10-06T01:39+0200

A COMMUNIST experiment is allowing ordinary government workers in one city to enjoy a few things only foreigners and wealthy Cubans can usually afford: a good burger, a kicki

Tropical Storm Norbert could turn nasty

2008-10-06T01:24+0200

MEXICO CITY - Tropical Storm Norbert strengthened well off Mexico's southern Pacific coast Sunday (US time) and threatened to become a hurricane in 24 hours, the US National Hurricane Centre said. Norbert formed overnight and...

Editorial: The storm hits Europe

2008-10-06T01:24+0200

Editorial: Germany, Italy, Iceland and Belgium are all scrambling to find a solution to national banking crises

Jackie Ashley: Desperation strategy works. But for emergency use only

2008-10-06T01:24+0200

Jackie Ashley: I doubt even Brown knows how to follow up his stunning, coup-stalling Mandelson recall. It will be a bumpy ride

Obituary: Margaret Ringenberg

2008-10-06T01:24+0200

Margaret Ringenberg died in her sleep, aged 87, after a day at the Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, during which she inspected new planes and met other veteran women pilots. She used to say of them: "The girls may be dragging an oxygen bottle along, but they're just as noisy as they were in world war two .

The Weekend's Television: Fringe, Sun, Sky 1 Little Britain USA, Fri, BBC1

2008-10-06T01:12+0200

J J Abrams, creator of Lost, opens his new series Fringe with a little wink at his devotees. We're on an aircraft again, at cruising altitude and if you're a fan of aircrash-initiated enigmas things are looking very promising. The "Fasten Seat Belts" signs have just come on, beads of sweat are....

The colours of money: Designers fight credit crunch gloom in Paris

2008-10-06T01:12+0200

On the notes for Vivienne Westwood's Gold Label collection, shown in Paris last week, it said: "In these hard times dress up", and the words could be a mantra for the season as a whole. A week watching eye-wateringly expensive clothing pass by was unsettling, if not plain disturbing, given the economic climate.

Mujahideen Monitor U.S. Economy, Attempt to Undermine Dollar

2008-10-06T01:11+0200

rs have come to view their struggle against the U.S. and the West as an economic war. More specifically, they have come to the conclusion that it is financial, rather than military, losses that will prompt the U.S. to change its policies in the Middle East and elsewhere. Consequently, they emphasize the importance of targeting U.

Maldives holds first polls this week

2008-10-06T00:58+0200

MALE: The sleepy Maldives, best known as a tropical luxury hideaway for Hollywood stars, holds its first multiparty elections this week in a vote that will see Asia’s longest-serving ruler face real electoral competition. This Wednesday’s vote is a culmination of years of agitation for democratic reforms on the archipelago of 1,192 islands.

Tropical Storm Norbert forms 250 miles off Mexico's Pacific coast

2008-10-06T00:57+0200

MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Norbert strengthened well off Mexico's southern Pacific coast today and threatened to become a hurricane in 24 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical storm forms off Mexico

2008-10-06T00:45+0200

TROPICAL Storm Norbert formed off Mexico's Pacific coast and was expected to turn into a hurricane early this week, the US National Hurricane Center said today.

Germany guarantees all deposits

2008-10-06T00:45+0200

Finance ministry spokesman Torsten Albig said the unlimited guarantee would cover all Germans' personal deposits as Berlin moved to shore up confidence amid a spreading financial crisis. Chancellor An...

Cancer walk's $5k

2008-10-06T00:30+0200

Cayman residents Penny Williams and Tina McLaughlin recently returned from participating in the 30 mile AtlantaDay Walk for Breast Cancer.

Met Office issues warning of more rain and floods

2008-10-05T23:51+0200

Torrential downpours and an increased risk of flooding are forecast for the coming week and the Environment Agency has issued flood warnings across the country.

Met Office issues warning of more rain and floods

2008-10-05T23:44+0200

Torrential downpours and an increased risk of flooding are forecast for the coming week and the Environment Agency has issued flood warnings across the country.

Analyze This: The danger of Leviev's trickle-down economic troubles

2008-10-05T23:40+0200

An undercurrent of disapproval ran through the local coverage of Leviev's London move - perhaps because it seemed to underline the fact that Israel had become too little for the Uzbekistan-born $6 billion man, and he now required a bigger and grander stage befitting his position as the head of a burgeoning global real-estate-and-diamond empire.

Colts' rally stuns Texans

2008-10-05T23:33+0200

Indianapolis scores 21 points in less than three minutes late Sunday to win 31-27 against Houston

500,000 Gallons Of Oil Spilled Due To Ike

2008-10-05T23:23+0200

Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines, and spilled at least a half million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas.

NFL: Houston QB Rosenfels' miscues lead to 31-27 loss to Indianapolis

2008-10-05T23:23+0200

HOUSTON — The Indianapolis Colts scored 21 points in 3½ minutes late in Sunday's game, rallying past the stunned Houston Texans 31-27.

Weathering the storm

2008-10-05T23:16+0200

At times, market opportunity could fast transform into a major worry for those focused on to it. Take the case of the financial services vertical, which was seen to be powering the stupendous growth of the Indian IT software and services industry.

Badal unveils Rs 5,500-cr development plan

2008-10-05T23:16+0200

Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday unveiled a Rs 5500-crore- plan to provide basic civic amenities of water supply, sewerage, street lighting and storm water in all the towns and cities of the state to improve the quality of life in the urban sector.

JEF tops title-chasing Reds, extends winning streak to five games

2008-10-05T23:07+0200

CHIBA — JEF United Chiba's remarkable bid for first-division survival claimed another high-profile victim with a 3-2 win over title-chasing Urawa Reds on Sunday. JEF, which has now won five straight games and climbed out of the drop zone after looking dead and buried earlier in the season, got off....

Badal unveils Rs 5,500-cr development plan

2008-10-05T22:52+0200

Weathering the storm

2008-10-05T22:52+0200

Manly exorcise demons with grand final record win

2008-10-05T22:09+0200

Manly laid claim to the greatest grand final triumph of all time as they thumped reigning NRL premiers and arch-nemesis Melbourne 40-0 at ANZ Stadium tonight.

Germany guarantees all private savings accounts

2008-10-05T22:09+0200

Germany has extended a guarantee to all private savings accounts today as Chancellor Angela Merkel said her government is scrambling to salvage a rescue plan for the country's fourth biggest bank.

Deal or not, playing nude is not an option for me â€” Chika Ike - Modern Ghana - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-05T21:54+0200

With over thirty movies to her credit, Chika Nancy Ike has certainly done well in the four or five years she's spent in the movie industry. She has featured in movies like Mirror of Beauty, Sweet Love and a host of others. And unlike some who do nothing else apart from acting, Pretty Chika runs a....

All firms urged to appoint green expert to board

2008-10-05T21:48+0200

05 Oct 2008 19:35:56 GMT Source: Reuters By Alister Doyle, Environment Correspondent BARCELONA, Spain, Oct 5 (Reuters) - All businesses should appoint an environmental expert to their board to help safeguard the planet, the president of ...

Big Four pledge co-operation on financial chaos

2008-10-05T21:44+0200

PARIS - Europe's four biggest economies pledged stronger co-operation to stem the worst financial crisis since the 1930s at a summit in Paris yesterday, but failed to dispel undercurrents of tension a...

Tropical storm forms off Mexico

2008-10-05T21:37+0200

TROPICAL Storm Norbert formed off Mexico's Pacific coast and was expected to turn into a hurricane early this week, the US National Hurricane Center said today. 5:51am (AEDT)

Rows brewing in Europe over bank plan

2008-10-05T21:30+0200

European leaders have spent Sunday trying to shore up battered domestic banks, but a bloc-wide row was soon brewing over how best to guarantee savers' deposits.

Dozens still missing after Hurricane Ike

2008-10-05T21:28+0200

Volunteers and state rescue workers pressing search for survivors, without much hope.

Germany guarantees savings as Merkel pushes bank rescue

2008-10-05T21:20+0200

BERLIN: Germany extended a guarantee to all private savings accounts on Sunday as Chancellor Angela Merkel said her government was scrambling to salvage a rescue plan for the country's fourth biggest bank.

Fuel Shortage in Parts of US Caused by Shut Down of Refineries During Hurricanes

2008-10-05T21:01+0200

But analyst says problem will not last more than another couple of weeks, as crews get refineries back up and running at full capacity

Cuba welcomes RN anti-drug ship

2008-10-05T20:47+0200

A Royal Navy backup ship has visited Cuba for only the second time since the country's revolution 50 years ago. Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Wave Ruler docked in Havana Bay on Friday for a five-day stay. The trip is a courtesy visit, linked to the battle against the illegal drugs trade in the Caribbean.

AP: Hurricane Ike's environmental toll mounts

2008-10-05T20:42+0200

Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines. The environmental ...

Scandal-plagued Jefferson heads to November runoff

2008-10-05T20:38+0200

U.S. Rep. William Jefferson overcame the stigma of a federal bribery indictment in Louisiana's Democratic primary on Saturday, garnering enough votes in his New Orleans-based congressional district to secure a ...

RIM's BlackBerry Storm 9500 / 9530: details galore

2008-10-05T20:33+0200

Filed under: Cellphones RIM's BlackBerry Storm 9500 / 9530, which is more affectionately known 'round these parts as the Thunder, is definitely within striking distance. Still, just because you don't have too much longer to wait doesn't mean you aren't anxious to get your hands on as many details as....

Extortionists storm Karwan Bazar hotel

2008-10-05T20:12+0200

Six people including three hotel staff were injured yesterday as extortionists opened fire on them at a hotel in the capital's Karwan Bazar area.

Germany guarantees savings as Merkel pushes bank rescue

2008-10-05T20:09+0200

BERLIN (AFP) - Germany extended a blanket guarantee to all private bank deposits Sunday as Chancellor Angela Merkel said her government was scrambling to salvage a rescue plan for the country's fourth biggest bank.

Ike environmental toll apparent

2008-10-05T19:44+0200

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines. The environmental damage only now is becoming apparent: At least a hal...

More bones found at Fossett crash site

2008-10-05T19:44+0200

Mammoth Lakes, California - Investigators finished up on Friday at the scene of Steve Fossett's plane crash in the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountains just as dark clouds rolled in and winds pic...

Aegon nets key UK tennis deal

2008-10-05T19:23+0200

By Roger Blitz, Leisure Industries Correspondent Published: September 16 2008 22:38 | Last updated: September 16 2008 22:38 took a break from the storm sweeping the insurance industry and joined forces with British tennis, announcing a £25m sponsorship deal with the Lawn Tennis Association.

Morrison home attracts keen interest

2008-10-05T19:19+0200

Interest is bubbling over actor Temuera Morrison's $2.4 million Rotorua home after the Hollywood star put it up for sale. The lakeside property, sporting a cabana, bar and swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants, has drawn...

Big Four pledge co-operation on financial chaos

2008-10-05T19:19+0200

Syrian Monastery Revitalizes Desert

2008-10-05T19:14+0200

Life at the monastery is not easy though. Traditionally, man always lived in harmony with the inhospitable desert environment here, until the 19th century when the balance between humans and their environment gradually deteriorated. The resulting problems - desertification and pollution in....

Requiem For Russia's Middle Class?

2008-10-05T19:13+0200

Russia's leaders point to the fledgling middle class that has emerged in the wake of the country's oil boom as one of their main accomplishments. But with global financial markets in turmoil, credit drying up, and demand falling, the small- and medium-sized businesses that are the backbone of Russia's new middle class could be in peril.

Indicted congressman makes it to runo...

2008-10-05T19:07+0200

German guarantees savings as Merkel pushes bank rescue

2008-10-05T19:03+0200

BERLIN (AFP) - Germany extended a guarantee to all private savings accounts Sunday as Chancellor Angela Merkel said her government was scrambling to salvage a rescue plan for the country's fourth biggest bank.

Modest job growth expected for September

2008-10-05T18:54+0200

Figures to be released this week will likely show some job growth, but trouble lies ahead, analysts say

Divers remove toxic fertiliser from Philippine ferry

2008-10-05T18:54+0200

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine divers have pulled out 10 metric tonnes of a toxic fertiliser from a ferry that sank in June with more than 860 people on board, officials said on Sunday.

AP Investigation: Ike environmental toll apparent

2008-10-05T18:41+0200

WASHINGTON — Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines. The environmental damage only now is becoming apparent: At least a half million gallons of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico and the marshes, bayous and bays of....

Storm: Thousands Left without Electricity in Southwest

2008-10-05T18:41+0200

Stormy weather has left thousands of households have been left without electricity in the southwest of Finland.

Environmental damage heavy after Ike

2008-10-05T18:37+0200

Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines.

More bones found at Fossett crash site

2008-10-05T18:33+0200

Investigators have discovered three more bone fragments which they say will be sent to a lab to determine whether they are human.

Markets Rise On Bailout Hopes

2008-10-05T18:23+0200

Financial markets grew more upbeat Thursday as congressional leaders said they had struck an agreement in principle on the plan to revive the crippled financial system. The Dow Jones industrial average rose nearly 200 points.

Prepare To Lose Your Job

2008-10-05T18:23+0200

Ray Martin had advice that could help set you up to weather the storm, just in case, on The Early Show.

Wall St.'s Tumultuous Day Ends With Gain

2008-10-05T18:23+0200

Wall Street ended another tumultuous session with a sizable gain after the Federal Reserve announced it was keeping interest rates unchanged, sending a signal to the markets that the economy is not in dire straits.

House Approves Limited Offshore Drilling

2008-10-05T18:23+0200

The House has voted to open waters off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to oil and gas drilling, but only 50 or more miles out to sea and only if a state agrees to it - restrictions that Republicans argue make the measure a "sham".

Oil Prices Continue Precipitous Drop

2008-10-05T18:23+0200

Oil prices extended their retreat Tuesday, shedding $10 a barrel in a violent, two-day slide as tumult on Wall Street dims hopes for a swift economic recovery and signals another drop in U.S. energy demand.

Reprieve for Shivraj Patil sends wrong message

2008-10-05T18:07+0200

And yet Patil's continuation raises a different question: What is going to be the criteria for becoming and remaining a minister? Wearing good clothes? Keeping the leader happy? Or should it also have something to do with performance?

More bones found at Fossett crash site

2008-10-05T18:06+0200

Investigators have discovered three more bone fragments which they say will be sent to a lab to determine whether they are human.

Tropical Storm Forms Off Mexico`s Pacific Coast

2008-10-05T17:57+0200

Norbert is headed toward Baja California but is not forecast to make a direct hit on the peninsula.

Tourism industry fights Maui water limits

2008-10-05T17:52+0200

WAILUKU, Hawaii — Maui's largest resorts, hotels and golf courses are objecting to a proposal that would restrict outdoor irrigation to preserve water.

Manly wins Australian rugby league final

2008-10-05T17:38+0200

Manly has avenged last year's NRL grand final loss to Melbourne by thrashing the Storm 40-nil in the season's decider at the Olympic Stadium.

Scandal-Plagued Jefferson Heads To November Runoff

2008-10-05T17:37+0200

Sudan expels British bodyguards

2008-10-05T17:28+0200

Officials in Sudan told two British men two leave amid claims they ran over and hurt two security officers.

Govt eyes ‘pump priming’

2008-10-05T17:22+0200

By Angelo Samonte, Reporter The Arroyo government will “pump prime” the economy and will look for alternative markets to the US to counter the financial crisis there that is reverberating worldwide, a Palace official said Sunday. “The strategy now is to pump prime the economy,” Press Secretary Jesus Dureza said in a radio interview.

Snow halts Fossett crash site work

2008-10-05T16:25+0200

Snowfall ended the search in the Sierra Nevada on Friday. Madera County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Erica Stuart says she does not expect weather conditions to improve enough for crews to return to the site this year. Authorities say they completed most of what they needed to do Friday when....

Disaster Awareness Week from today

2008-10-05T16:15+0200

ISLAMABAD (APP): Disaster Awareness Week will be celebrated from October 5-11 throughout the world. Every year since the early nineties, the United Nations ...

Cuba welcomes RN anti-drug ship

2008-10-05T16:06+0200

A Royal Navy ship has visited Cuba for only the second time since the country's revolution 50 years ago

AP Investigation: Ike environmental toll apparent

2008-10-05T16:03+0200

Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines. The environmental damage only now is becoming apparent: At least a half million gallons of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico and the marshes, bayous and bays of Louisiana and Texas,....

Kinnear blames rant on abuse

2008-10-05T15:57+0200

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has blamed his extraordinary, expletive-laden attack on sections of the British press on "sickening" reports.

Death toll from Haiti storms nearly 800

2008-10-05T15:51+0200

Jean Pierre Guiteau, the group's executive officer, said they suspected the numbers may climb further because many people were still missing. Heavy rainfall from four major storms in August and September created fatal flooding and mudslides in Haiti. Tropical Storm Fay caused flooding and....

Haiti's president calls on Bush to let countrymen stay i

2008-10-05T15:51+0200

n U.S. Storm-ravaged republic will no longer accept deportees, Preval says Published on Sunday, Oct 05, 2008 McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI: Haitian President Rene Preval on Friday said his storm-ravaged country will stop accepting U.S. deportees and — for the first time — he publicly called on the Bush....

All Eyes on Eastern Pacific Basin -

2008-10-05T15:51+0200

Tropical Depression 15-E About 190 miles south of Acapulco, Mexico , T.D. 15-E could soon become Tropical Storm Norbert. The system is expected to slowly migrate west-northwestward through the weekend, roughly parallel to the coast. High surf and rip currents should become more prevalent.

¡Cuba!

2008-10-05T15:51+0200

Like the sons of other Cuban exiles, Miguel Castañeda Lorente has a compelling story to tell, and an obvious passion for his ancestral island. You sense that connection the moment you step into the handsome storefront dining room of Cuba!, his five-month-old BYOB. Its moodily distressed walls and intimate rooms are hung with vibrant Latin art.

School supplies drive launched for storm-battered Haiti?s ch

2008-10-05T15:51+0200

Daily News Staff Writer Saturday, October 04, 2008 Time and again this storm season, the impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti has borne the brunt of destructive tropical storms and hurricanes. First Tropical Storm Fay, then hurricanes Gustav, Hanna and Ike dropped heavy rains on Haiti, causing landslides and flooding.

Divers Remove Toxic Fertiliser From Ferry

2008-10-05T15:24+0200

They have now to bring out about one tonne of pesticides and about 250 tonnes of bunker fuel before getting to the bodies.

Fish stock at risk in climate change

2008-10-05T15:07+0200

CLIMATE change is likely to hit supplies of many of Australia's favourite eating fish, including barramundi, salmon, rock lobster and prawns, the most extensive study on the subject yet undertaken by the Federal Government has warned.

Scandal-plagued Jefferson moves to runoff

2008-10-05T14:42+0200

NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Rep. William Jefferson overcame the stigma of a federal bribery indictment in Louisiana's Democratic primary on Saturday, garnering enough votes in his New Orleans-based congression...

Speculation about Fossett plane crash runs the gamut

2008-10-05T14:42+0200

The sky was clear that morning, the wind light. Steve Fossett took off alone from hotel magnate Barron Hilton's ranch about 70 miles southeast of Reno in a blue-and-white stunt plane with orange strip...

Divers remove toxic fertiliser from Philippine ferry

2008-10-05T14:38+0200

05 Oct 2008 12:08:22 GMT Source: Reuters MANILA, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Philippine divers have pulled out 10 metric tonnes of a toxic fertiliser from a ferry that sank in June with more than 860 people on board, officials said on Sunday. The ...

â€˜Currency crisis could worsen stock market crunchâ€™ - The Punch - Fastnews Nigerian Currency News

2008-10-05T13:36+0200

Check the list and judge for yourself: Former Secretary of Treasury, United States of America, Mr. Lawrence Summers; Founder and Publisher of Forbes Magazine, Steve Frobes; Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo; Minister of Finance, Shamsudeen Usman; business mogul, Alhaji Aliko....

Brazil launches airlift to return hundreds of penguins washed ashore on Rio beaches... 2,000 miles north of their home

2008-10-05T13:09+0200

More than 1,000 penguins have washed up on Brazilian beaches - 2,000 miles north of their traditional breeding grounds.

Islanders who insisted on staying died in Ike

2008-10-05T13:07+0200

The final hours brought the awful realization to victims of Hurricane Ike that they had waited too long.

Sleepy Maldives to test democracy for first time

2008-10-05T12:53+0200

MALE (Reuters) - The sleepy Maldives, best known as a tropical luxury hideaway for Hollywood stars, holds its first multiparty elections this week in a vote that will see Asia's longest-serving ruler face real electoral competition.

The survival guide for worried savers - This is Money - Fastnews: Nigerian Related News

2008-10-05T12:50+0200

Household names in UK banking, such as Alliance & Leicester, Halifax and Bradford & Bingley, are stumbling and being taken over by rivals, or being nationalised. And then there are the numerous foreign banks, such as Iceland's Kaupthing and Icesave, Nigeria's Firstsave and India's ICICI, into which....

Spoofed! You're cooked and fried

2008-10-05T12:40+0200

YOUR boss is a demon, your workplace is hell and you've just received an email telling you to pack your bags and get out because you've been fired. So you fling the desktop out the window and storm out in a huff. Not so fast, pal. That email just might not be from Bosszilla -- you might be the victim of email spoofing.

Maldives to test democracy

2008-10-05T12:36+0200

It will hold its first multiparty elections this week - Asia's longest-serving ruler faces real electoral competition. -Reuters

Burglar assaults 79-year-old

2008-10-05T12:34+0200

A 79-year-old man was assaulted by a burglar early on Sunday morning in the town of Åmål in central Sweden.

Scandal-plagued Jefferson moves to runoff

2008-10-05T12:18+0200

U.S. Rep. William Jefferson overcame the stigma of a bribery indictment in a Democratic primary on Saturday, garnering enough votes to secure a spot in a Nov. 4 runoff.

Marie weakens further off coast of Mexico

2008-10-05T11:54+0200

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Marie continues to weaken far off Mexico's Pacific coast.

Storms abate in western Sweden

2008-10-05T11:49+0200

Last night's near hurricane force winds off the west coast of Sweden showed signs of letting up this morning.

Sunday, October 05, 2008 FOR Jean Daley, an unemployed mother of six children, the choice is painfully simple.

2008-10-05T11:44+0200

She methodically decides which days of the week to keep four of her children away from school so that she will have enough money to purchase clean water to last the family for up to a week. "When me buy a drum a water, it can't last all of wi fi no long time.

Sleepy Maldives To Test Democracy For First Time

2008-10-05T11:21+0200

I feel very anxious about the elections. It`s as if we`re deciding who should be king? I don`t think Maumoon is our king any more.

Three weeks after Hurricane Ike, a grim task of recovery

2008-10-05T11:02+0200

Three weeks after Hurricane Ike hit Texas, at least 34 people from the Bolivar Peninsula, where the storm did the worst damage, are missing and some are presumed dead.

Sleepy Maldives to test democracy for first time

2008-10-05T10:48+0200

Manly thump Storm 40-0 in grand final

2008-10-05T10:47+0200

Manly great Steve Menzies scored as the Sea Eagles claimed the biggest rugby league grand final win in history with a 40-0 thumping of Melbourne.

Traffic services resume as weakening Higos leaves Hainan

2008-10-05T10:39+0200

Highway, rail and flight services have totally resumed in Hainan on Sunday as tropical storm Higos gradually weakened and left this southernmost island province of China, local authorities said. Higos, the 17 tropical storm of the year, downgraded to a low pressure storm, left Hainan at 11 a.m.

Sea Eagles thump Storm to win top prize

2008-10-05T10:27+0200

Manly claimed the biggest NRL grand final win in history - beating Melbourne 40-0.

More hurricane victims found

2008-10-05T10:24+0200

Two more bodies have been found close to where Hurricane Ike thundered ashore, bringing the Texas death toll to 35 and the US total to 70.

Europe fights financial storm as bank deal collapses

2008-10-05T10:05+0200

The leaders of Europe's four main economic powers vowed to protect fragile banks in their fight against the global credit crisis as the biggest rescue in German financial history collapsed.

'First class' minister Cullen runs up €30,000 Beijing bill

2008-10-05T10:01+0200

The final bill for Minister for Sport Martin Cullen's trip to the Olympics is expected to cost at least €30,000 - a figure that is unlikely to go down well at a time of severe belt tightening.. But the Minister for Sport and a trio of senior officials are also entitled to claim €2,200 each on top of....

Ballin and Robertson give Manly halftime lead

2008-10-05T09:42+0200

Manly lead 8-0 at halftime against Melbourne in today's NRL grand final at ANZ Stadium.

Scandal-plagued Jefferson heads to November runoff

2008-10-05T09:38+0200

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- U.S. Rep. William Jefferson overcame the stigma of a federal bribery indictment in Louisiana's Democratic primary on Saturday, garnering enough votes in his New Orleans-based congr...

Storm sweeps South Eastern Norway

2008-10-05T09:11+0200

A storm swept over Vestfold, Telemark and other parts of South Eastern Norway during the night and early hours of Sunday morning, leaving many roads blocked by fallen trees. In Vestfold, main roads were blocked by more than 50 large trees on Sunday morning, and the police warned motorists to take precautions.

Europe fights financial storm as bank deal collapses

2008-10-05T09:09+0200

PARIS: The leaders of Europe's four main economic powers vowed to protect fragile banks in their fight against the global credit crisis as the biggest rescue in German financial history collapsed.

Goa targets drink, drugs

2008-10-05T08:42+0200

Indian resort state wants to restore tarnished reputation after shock murder of British teen. -AFP

PARIS, Oct 4, (Agencies): European leaders were set to try to cobble together a response to the global financial crisis at a mini-summit on Saturday despite disagreements that killed off talk of

2008-10-05T08:13+0200

a Europe-wide bailout package. French President Nicolas Sarkozy spent Friday laying the groundwork for the Paris meeting with leaders of Britain, Italy and Germany. European leaders are hoping to forge a common position on how to tackle the financial storm sparked by the US banking crisis ahead of....

Europe fights financial storm as bank deal collapses

2008-10-05T08:13+0200

PARIS, (AFP) - The leaders of Europe's four main economic powers vowed to protect fragile banks in their fight against the global credit crisis as the biggest rescue in German financial history collapsed.

The dangers of leverage

2008-10-05T07:56+0200

To prevent asset bubbles, like the one that caused the current economic crisis, we must limit the amounts people can invest with borrowed money.

Scandal-plagued Jefferson moves to November runoff

2008-10-05T07:37+0200

U.S. Rep. William Jefferson overcame the stigma of a federal bribery indictment in Louisiana's Democratic primary on Saturday, ...

Scandal-plagued Jefferson heads to November runoff

2008-10-05T07:26+0200

Obama pulling away --

2008-10-05T07:14+0200

Punter pulls down $250,000 -- Storm Street, debutant Sound Barrier win feature races

2008-10-05T07:14+0200

IN THE single biggest payout in the history of local racing, one punter left Santa Rosa Park, Arima, a quarter-million dollars richer yesterday after winning the HI-5 bet on the Union Park Turf Club (UPTC)-sponsored CARD. The $249,554.10 jackpot win overshadowed the performances of Storm Street and....

Bankole and the task ahead - Nigerian Tribune - Fastnews Nigerian Budget News

2008-10-05T06:49+0200

Bankole and the task ahead By Abdulahi Yabo IT is universally accepted that democracy is the best form of government because it emphasizes the participation of the people. People under democracy have the opportunity of having a say in who governs them. The leaders are elected.

Preaching peace with art - Nigerian Tribune - Fastnews Nigerian Oil & Gas News

2008-10-05T06:49+0200

Preaching peace with art Peace comes to all Nations, shows a dove descending on a map of the world. By Akintayo Abodunrin THE fact that art has a role to play in achieving global peace was stressed at an exhibition held on September 23 as part of activities marking this year’s World Peace Day.

THISDAY Town Hall Meeting... Dangote, Lawmakers Seek Law to ... - THISDAY - Fastnews Nigerian Banking

2008-10-05T06:49+0200

Billionaire businessman and President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and some members of the National Assembly at the weekend called for legislations to insulate the financial sector of the nation's economy from distress in view of the spread of the current global economic crisis from the United States.

A visit to a country with three capital cities - Nigerian Tribune - Fastnews Nigerian Telecomms News

2008-10-05T06:49+0200

A visit to a country with three capital cities Grahamstown Bode Adewumi was recently in Grahamstown, a little town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa , for the 2008 edition of Highway Africa Conference. He writes on his experience in the land of Mandela, especially the chilly weather that stunned most visitors to the conference.

Rangersâ€™ boss seeks divine support - Nigerian Tribune - Fastnews Nigerian Sports

2008-10-05T06:49+0200

Rangers’ boss seeks divine support 05.10.2008 Rangers new chairman, Evange list Sam Maduka Onyishi, has called on Rangers supporters within and outside the country to pray for the success of the club in the 2008 2009 season. Reacting to the 1 0 victory over hard fighting Lobi Stars of Makurdi inside....

WSI and Avidyne Announce Global Weather Datalink Partnership

2008-10-05T06:41+0200

WSI Corporation (www.wsi.com) today announced that it has partnered with Avidyne to deliver global datalink weather capabilities. WSI will provide global ...

Thai police arrest top anti-government protest leader amid continuing unrest

2008-10-05T06:34+0200

BANGKOK, Thailand - A one-time Bangkok mayor and key leader of a months-long anti-government movement that spearheaded the ouster of a Thai prime minister has been arrested on charges of insurrection....

Cuba welcomes RN anti-drug ship

2008-10-05T06:34+0200

A British Royal Navy ship has visited Cuba for only the second time since the country's revolution 50 years ago. Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Wave Ruler docked in Havana Bay on Friday for a five-day s...

Scandal-plagued Jefferson moves to November runoff

2008-10-05T06:18+0200

Transformation for Tysons

2008-10-05T06:14+0200

THE FAIRFAX County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved an ambitious vision for Tysons Corner that would turn it from a textbook case of suburban sprawl into a model of environmentally conscious smart growth in urban planning. Now the hard part begins: devising the legal language to be....

World Environment Day marked at Tarkwa.

2008-10-05T06:01+0200

Tarkwa (W/R) Oct. 5, - GNA- The problems of the environment pose a great challenge to the developmental effort of the nation because many of the economic activities both past and present have had adverse and damaging impact on the environment. The significance of the environment and the resources....

Financial hurricane that put the wind in Brian Lenihan's sails

2008-10-05T06:00+0200

Chiayi magistrate released on bail of NT$3 million

2008-10-05T05:53+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Magistrate Chen Ming-wen of the southern county of Chiayi was released yesterday on a bail of NT$3 million several hours after being questioned by Chiayi District Prosecutors Office on charges of corruption in connection with a sewerage system bidding scandal.

Miner rescued after 11 days in Philippine mine

2008-10-05T05:53+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The last of 16 miners trapped in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines was rescued after 11 days -- and then arrested by police.

Haiti raises storm death toll nears 800

2008-10-05T05:53+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The official death toll from four storms that ravaged Haiti this summer has nearly doubled to some 800 people, authorities said Friday.

Hurricane Marie drifts far off Mexico's coast

2008-10-05T05:53+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Hurricane Marie formed off western Mexico and drifted through the Pacific Ocean on a path that forecasters said would keep it well away from land.

Goa targets drink, drugs as new tourist season starts

2008-10-05T05:41+0200

Goa is getting tough on drink, drugs and loud music as the new tourist season starts, to restore its tarnished reputation after the shock murder of a British teenager.

Ninety-eight percent of households touched by blinding disease in Jonglei county - study

2008-10-05T05:40+0200

By Daniel Van Oudenaren October 4, 2008 (WASHINGTON) – Active trachoma, a preventable disease that causes blindness, occurred in at least one member of 98 percent of households surveyed in Ayod county of Jonglei state, Southern Sudan, according to a study based on a November 2006 survey recently....

Thai police arrest top protest leader

2008-10-05T05:36+0200

BANGKOK, Thailand — A one-time Bangkok mayor and key leader of a months-long antigovernment movement that spearheaded the ouster of a Thai prime minister was arrested Sunday on charges of insurrection, police said. In a continuing crackdown on the movement, police were seen hauling Chamlong Srimuang....

I helped nation avoid crisis: Costello

2008-10-05T05:16+0200

FORMER Treasurer Peter Costello has explained how he helped ward off any sub-prime crisis in Australia while he was in government.

Editorial

2008-10-05T04:53+0200

Rwanda can weather financial storm This week the German Minister for Environmental Affairs and Renewable Energy, Sigmar Gabriel, vowed to attract European businessmen to invest in the Rwandan energy sector. “Part of the reason I am here is to explore what can be done to attract investors from both....

Probe turns to why Fossett crashed

2008-10-05T04:37+0200

The sky was clear that morning, the wind light. Steve Fossett took off alone from hotel magnate Barron Hilton's ranch about 70 miles southeast of Reno in a blue and white stunt plane with orange stripes and blue sunbursts on the wings.

Religious Crisis Brews In Enugu

2008-10-05T04:31+0200

By Emmanuel Nzomiwu, Reporter, Enugu Trouble is brewing in Enugu State over what many Anglican Churches are viewing as an alleged attempt by the governor, Sullivan Chime, to make Catholicism, the state's religion. According to Sunday Independent's findings, this alleged attempt by the Chime's....

Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly

2008-10-05T04:29+0200

Bruce Springsteen performs at a free outdoor concert in support of Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and in a push for voter registration in downtown Philadelphia.

Europe’s Big 4 unite to fight financial storm

2008-10-05T04:18+0200

Web posted at: 10/5/2008 4:47:25 Source ::: AFP Paris • The leaders of Europe's four main economic powers vowed yesterday to protect fragile banks in their fight against the global credit crisis as the biggest rescue in German financial history collapsed.

Daily Nightly: Little happiness in Haiti

2008-10-05T03:45+0200

Last week I was in Haiti covering the aftermath of four fierce storms that slammed the island nation in less than a month. (You can view my first report be clicking on the photo below.) We were based in Gonaives, one of the hardest hit areas. By the time we got there it had been three weeks since....

‘Different’ Italian banks hope to weather storm

2008-10-05T03:31+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”.

Cuba welcomes RN anti-drug ship

2008-10-05T03:28+0200

A Royal Navy ship has visited Cuba for only the second time since the country's revolution 50 years ago

Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly

2008-10-05T02:56+0200

Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.

Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly

2008-10-05T02:49+0200

Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.

Women say NY's dollar-dance clubs have darker side

2008-10-05T02:38+0200

Published Date: October 05, 2008 As neon lights bathe the dance floor of the darkened nightclub, a group of young women from Latin America sit at tables, sipping water or soda and waiting for men to approach and hand them cash. For $2, the women will dance one song. For $10, they will dance a set. Forty dollars buys an hour of their time.

Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly

2008-10-05T02:36+0200

Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American ...

WITNESS: The battle of Tiquipaya: Bolivia divided

2008-10-05T02:33+0200

Raymond Colitt is a senior correspondent who heads the Reuters bureau in Brasilia and has about 15 years of reporting experience in Latin America. In the following story he writes about the violent clashes between supporters of President Evo Morales and those favouring more autonomy in opposition-led provinces.

WITNESS-The battle of Tiquipaya: Bolivia divided

2008-10-05T02:25+0200

05 Oct 2008 00:00:14 GMT Source: Reuters By Raymond Colitt TIQUIPAYA, Bolivia, Oct 5 (Reuters) - "For the unity of Bolivia" read the banner at a road block in the opposition stronghold of Santa Cruz, but deeper division was hard ...

6 seek to unseat scandal-plagued La. congressman

2008-10-05T02:25+0200

No one was expecting Jefferson or any of the other six candidates to garner the majority needed to win the nomination outright. Jefferson, seeking his 10th term, hoped to survive by taking either firs...

Recession Creates a Perfect Storm for Internet Gambling - Land Based Businesses to Suffer, Says New Report from GBGC

2008-10-05T02:05+0200

In spite of the current global financial crises, the world's gambling market is set to grow from US$345bn in 2007 to US$433bn by 2012 according to a ...

Football: Reading put three past Burnley

2008-10-05T01:50+0200

Reading maintained their excellent recent goal-scoring record in a comfortable home win over Burnley

Many who stayed died in Ike's fury

2008-10-05T01:46+0200

According to the nonprofit Laura Recovery Center, about 300 people are missing. Of those, about 200 from Galveston. However, the number "goes up and down by the minute" as people call in to remove or add names, cautioned Executive Director Bob Walcutt. Some vanished during the evacuation of towns in the storm's path.

Wait and watch to buy your dream home

2008-10-05T01:41+0200

The real estate market has been on a roller coaster ride in the recent months and will require a lot of effort to draw in buyers

Off to work, to pay the handyman

2008-10-05T01:41+0200

The rental property, in Bradley Beach, New Jersey - the poor cousin - is in need of insulation; upper floors lack storm windows, winter tenants grumble over their heating bill.

Life after Greenspan

2008-10-05T01:41+0200

The lessons he drew from the Great Depression probably explain why the US Fed response to the sub prime crisis was so different from that of the European Central Bank that was focused on the inflationary threat, even as Bernanke saw potential deflation as the greater threat

Ku Li admits meeting with ‘old friends’ in Pakatan Rakyat

2008-10-05T01:32+0200

Veteran Umno personality Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has met with several Pakatan Rakyat top leaders, including Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Financial crisis in a nutshell

2008-10-05T01:21+0200

Sunday, October 05, 2008 By Cliff Taylor It has been an extraordinary week for the markets. But what happens next?

In at the deep end

2008-10-05T01:21+0200

Sunday, October 05, 2008 By Pat Leahy, Political Editor Just a few short months after taking office, Brian Cowen finds himself in a crisis of unimaginable proportions.

I said I’d get tough with knifings, says Boris Johnson

2008-10-05T01:20+0200

The London mayor’s office at the top of City Hall commands spectacular views over the Thames at Tower Bridge. Last Wednesday Sir Ian Blair, the Metropolitan police commissioner, was, according to an insider, “quite jolly and chatty” as he walked into the room for a meeting with Boris Johnson, the mayor.

CD of the week: Another flick through Bob's back pages

2008-10-05T01:18+0200

CD of the week: Sifting through Dylan's recycling box isn't the most riveting experience you can have in contemporary music says Kitty Empire

Ned Temko interviews Peter Mandelson

2008-10-05T01:18+0200

Peter Mandelson talks of the 'lessons' he and Gordon Brown have learnt over two difficult decades

I said I’d get tough with knifings, says Boris Johnson

2008-10-05T01:17+0200

Chilling in the Trinidad and Tobago

2008-10-05T01:16+0200

Occasionally, someone would stroll along the beach through the sodden gloaming - there was no point scampering, you’d finish just as wet - but most of Castara was relaxing indoors, enjoying the enforced family time, knowing that eventually, while they slept, silence would return, and the morning would come so bright it would almost hurt to look at.

No distractions, just splendid isolation

2008-10-05T01:14+0200

It was dark when the 4x4 pulled into Zungulila. We had driven all afternoon, past wallowing hippos, trumpeting elephants and huge herds of buffalo. Civilisation, as represented by the two-room Mfuwe international airport, seemed a very long way away. We were 50 miles into the Zambian bush and still no sign of even a tent peg.

Close-up: Tarell Alvin McCraney

2008-10-05T01:14+0200

Exploring Yoruban cosmology, trawling through New York drag clubs and rebuilding the spirit of New Orleans post-Katrina Tarell Alvin McCraney's life is nothing if not varied.

So where's the safest place to put our cash?

2008-10-05T01:14+0200

For many of Britain's army of savers and investors, security is now the only game in town. Confidence, if not quite shattered, is desperately fragile. The question on everyone's lips is a simple one: is my money safe?

Roman Polanski: The truth about his notorious sex crime

2008-10-05T01:14+0200

Roman Polanski knew what he was doing when he named his 1984 memoir Roman. Fortuitously, the word also means "novel" in French the Polish film-maker was born in Paris and his life has had the hectic fullness of a nightmare picaresque narrative. Polanski's mother died in Auschwitz; the young Roman escaped the Cracow ghetto, foraging to survive.

Divided Europe holds financial crisis summit

2008-10-05T01:11+0200

PARIS (AFP) -- The leaders of Europe's four main economic powers held crisis talks on the global financial meltdown on Saturday, brushing aside a dispute that killed off talk of a joint bailout package. After U.S. President George W. Bush signed off on a 700-billion-dollar handout to Wall Street,....

Haiti storms left 793 people dead

2008-10-05T01:11+0200

Nearly 800 people in Haiti were killed in four major storms which devastated the country in August and September, officials have said. More than 300 people were missing, the civil protection agency said. Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and tropical storms Hanna and Fay killed 466 people in Gonaives, the hardest hit city.

Palm oil’s rebound not in sight

2008-10-05T01:00+0200

* Sliding palm oil prices hit shares of Southeast Asia’s plantation industry KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE: Ballooning vegetable oil stocks and fast-declining interest from funds in volatile commodities may hold off a recovery in palm oil prices until next year despite its fall to a level much lower than rival soy oil.

I said I’d get tough with knifings

2008-10-05T00:48+0200

I said I’d get tough with knifings

2008-10-05T00:46+0200

Miner rescued after 11 days in Philippine mine

2008-10-05T00:35+0200

MANILA, Philippines -- The last of 16 miners trapped in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines was rescued after 11 days — and then arrested by police.

6 seek to unseat scandal-plagued La. congressman

2008-10-05T00:35+0200

A 28-year political career was on the line Saturday for indicted U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, who is fighting bribery charges ...

Disaster-awareness week

2008-10-05T00:25+0200

ISLAMABAD: The Disaster Awareness Week will begin from October 5 throughout the world. Every year, since the early nineties, the United Nations

Disaster Awareness Week to start today

2008-10-05T00:15+0200

ISLAMABAD: Disaster Awareness Week will be celebrated from October 5-11 throughout the world. Every year since the early nineties, United Nations organises a World Disaster Reduction Campaign, which culminates on International Disaster Reduction Day, the second Wednesday of October.

Dominican musician Juan Luis Guerra plans to teach, study at

2008-10-05T00:14+0200

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Grammy-winning merengue superstar Juan Luis Guerra is planning to teach at his Boston alma mater. Guerra says he called the Berklee College of Music and asked to start teaching classes next summer. He also hopes to enroll in courses as a student. The school did not return messages left for comment on Saturday.

Posted on Sat, Oct. 04, 2008

2008-10-05T00:14+0200

Haitian President René Préval said Friday that his storm-ravaged country will no longer be able to accept U.S. deportees and, for the first time, publicly called on the Bush administration to let undocumented Haitians stay in the United States until their homeland recovers.

Storms' death toll in Haiti rises to nearly 800

2008-10-05T00:14+0200

The death toll from a string of hurricanes and tropical storms in Haiti has risen to nearly 800 people, an official with the Haitian Red Cross says.

Dominican musician Juan Luis Guerra plans to teach, study at

2008-10-05T00:14+0200

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) _ Grammy-winning merengue superstar Juan Luis Guerra is planning to teach at his Boston alma mater. Guerra says he called the Berklee College of Music and asked to start teaching classes next summer. He also hopes to enroll in courses as a student.

Haiti raises storm death toll to nearly 800

2008-10-05T00:14+0200

The official death toll from four storms that ravaged Haiti this summer has nearly doubled to some 800 people, authorities said Friday.

Grammy-winning merengue star Juan Luis Guerra eyes return to

2008-10-05T00:14+0200

S ANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Grammy-winning merengue superstar Juan Luis Guerra is planning to teach at his Boston alma mater. Guerra says he called the Berklee College of Music and asked to start teaching classes next summer. He also hopes to enroll in courses as a student. The school did not return messages left for comment on Saturday.

Mystery surrounds Fossett's crash

2008-10-05T00:13+0200

Beaches once thick with birds quiet thanks to Ike

2008-10-04T23:33+0200

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

Burger bars and budget stores Credit crunch winners who are in the money

2008-10-04T23:24+0200

'I can't remember us ever being this busy' said the chef as he prepared another Pepperoni Passion at the Domino's Pizza takeaway in southwest London.

A splash of milk causes a storm in a tea cup at the BBC

2008-10-04T23:24+0200

The BBC has sparked a storm in a tea cup by insisting staff pay 25p for a splash of milk in their hot drinks.

Islanders insisted on staying, died in Ike

2008-10-04T23:18+0200

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — The final hours brought the awful realization to victims of Hurricane Ike that they had waited too long. This storm wasn't like the others, the ones that left nothing wors...

Maui water restriction support drying up

2008-10-04T23:00+0200

WAILUKU - The dramatic downturn in the national economy and the state's tourism industry has another unanticipated casualty: a Maui County Council bill to restrict outdoor irrigation, The Maui News reported today.

European leaders vow to fight financial storm

2008-10-04T22:59+0200

PARIS (AFP) - The leaders of Europe's four main economic powers vowed Saturday to protect fragile banks from the global financial crisis but insisted on sanctions against the chiefs of failed banks.

Off to work, to pay the handyman

2008-10-04T22:55+0200

The rental property, in Bradley Beach, New Jersey - the poor cousin - is in need of insulation; upper floors lack storm windows, winter tenants grumble over their heating bill.

Wait and watch to buy your dream home

2008-10-04T22:55+0200

The real estate market has been on a roller coaster ride in the recent months and will require a lot of effort to draw in buyers

Life after Greenspan

2008-10-04T22:55+0200

European leaders vow to fight financial storm

2008-10-04T22:31+0200

PARIS - The leaders of Europe's four main economic powers vowed Saturday to protect fragile banks from the global financial crisis but insisted on sanctions against the chiefs of failed banks.

Past success won't get us home: Cronk

2008-10-04T21:48+0200

Melbourne skipper Cooper Cronk says the Storm's success in recent seasons won't help them get over the line in Sunday's NRL grand final against Manly.

Cuba would continue fight against aggression- Fernandez de Cossio

2008-10-04T21:36+0200

Accra, Oct.4 GNA-Mr. Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, Head of Latin and Caribbean Desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cuba on Friday said in spite of attempts to destroy the economy of Cuba, the citizens of the country would continue to resist such aggressive methods.

Islanders insisted on staying, died in Ike

2008-10-04T21:33+0200

The final hours brought the awful realization to victims of Hurricane Ike that they had waited too long. This storm wasn't like ...

‘Surplus shelters SA from financial storm’

2008-10-04T21:24+0200

President Kgalema Motlanthe. AFP South Africa's budget surplus has sheltered the country from the full impact of the US financial crisis that is taking a global toll, President Kgalema Motlanthe said. Motlanthe, who took office last week after the ruling party forced former president Thabo Mbeki to. .

Reitz video coverage features at media awards

2008-10-04T20:49+0200

The video that swept up the University of the Free State in a racial storm featured strongly at the regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year awards.

Fear, panic and an Icelandic morality tale

2008-10-04T20:30+0200

By Gillian Tett Published: October 3 2008 23:26 | Last updated: October 3 2008 23:26 I don’t know if a phrase exists in Icelandic to say “This sucker could go down”, as George W. Bush, US president, remarked last week. But if there is, Icelandic leaders might need it soon.

Apple festival hit by bee crisis

2008-10-04T20:05+0200

Stung thousands of times over the course of a long beekeeping career, Jerry Poelman shows no fear as he joins in the feeding and medicating of 40 swarming hives near the banks of the St. Mary River. Two of his A study shows a herb called chitrak is instrumental in fighting lung cancer and varroa mite is one of the biggest threats to honey bees.

Many Save on Utility Bills Indoors, but Not with Their Yard, Lawn, or Garden, According to an American Society of Landscape Architects' Survey

2008-10-04T20:04+0200

While most (96 percent) of U.S. adults have personally adopted sustainable or energy efficient practices at home, comparatively fewer (58 percent) use ...

MLP calls for protection of temple Saturday, October 04, 2008 1930 CET On Friday, the downpour of rain caused some dry wall built in the early 20th century to collapse. The MLP state that thi ...

2008-10-04T19:54+0200

The Malta Labour Party has issued a statement demanding that action be taken to protect the Tarxien temples. On Friday, the downpour of rain caused some dry wall built in the early 20th century to collapse. The MLP state that this is not the first time this problem has occurred during a storm, and....

Gurgaon building jacked up 11 feet

2008-10-04T19:40+0200

All that the Daimas had to do was — raise their house. Lift it. Jack it up. Simple. Sanjeev K Ahuja reports.

Gov't.to Increase Shelter Solutions

2008-10-04T19:36+0200

Minister of Water and Housing, Dr. Horace Chang, has said that while the Government would show zero tolerance to squatting, there would be a policy to increase shelter solutions across the island. Dr. Chang, who was speaking at a meeting in Birmingham on October 2, said that about 30 per cent of the....

European leaders open summit on financial crisis

2008-10-04T19:30+0200

PARIS : The leaders of Europe's four main economic powers held crisis talks on the global financial meltdown on Saturday, brushing aside a dispute that killed off talk of a joint bailout package.

Can emerging economies survive exit of cash?

2008-10-04T19:26+0200

Lehman failure sparked biggest withdrawal from emerging stocks since tracking began in 2002

Four matches decided in Twenty-20 Cup

2008-10-04T19:25+0200

LAHORE, Oct 4 (APP): Lahore Lions, Karachi Dolphins,Faisalabad Wolves and Sialkot Stallions fashioned out victories on the opening day of the National Twenty-20 Cup cricket tournament here on Saturday at various grounds. Awesome unbeaten by test opener Salman Butt led Lahore Lions (L.L) to avert a possible upset defeat at the hands of Quetta Bears.

Sarkozy: Global Response To Crisis Needed

2008-10-04T19:21+0200

A European summit on the global financial crisis opened Saturday with Britain's leader saying strong banks should be protected and "whatever is necessary" must be done to restore stability.

Oliver's show cooks up town storm

2008-10-04T18:58+0200

TV chef Jamie Oliver is accused of portraying residents in Rotherham as "thickos" in his new cookery programme.

Hurricane Marie hovers far off Mexico's coast

2008-10-04T18:31+0200

Hurricane Marie hovered far off Mexico's Pacific coast Saturday, barely moving on its northwestern path.

Miner arrested after being rescued from flooded mine

2008-10-04T18:27+0200

BAGUIO CITY -- The last of 16 miners trapped in a flooded gold mine in Itogon, Benguet was rescued after 11 days, and then arrested by police. George Baywong, a Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) officer who supervised the rescue efforts, said Saturday that Joseph Anayasan was pulled out of the mine....

Dogged Dillon's drugs tally hits €18.7m

2008-10-04T18:14+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.

Miner rescued after 11 days

2008-10-04T18:07+0200

Manila, Philippines - The last of 16 miners trapped in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines was rescued after 11 days - and then arrested by police. George Baywong, a Mines and Geoscienc...

Comment: Europe has to work together to end this turmoil

2008-10-04T17:59+0200

Traumatised by the devastation of the second world war, the founders of the European Community were guided by a simple insight: economic integration and stability are the cornerstones of peace and prosperity. Economic meltdown and nationalism in the 1930s created the seedbed for extremism and war in the 1940s.

Miner rescued after 11 days

2008-10-04T17:52+0200

The last of 16 miners trapped in a flooded gold mine has been rescued - and then arrested in the northern Philippines.

European Leaders Seek Common Response to World Financial Crisis

2008-10-04T17:21+0200

French President called for summit as European financial institutes begin to feel bite of financial crisis that has spread from US to most parts of world

Divided Europe holds financial crisis summit

2008-10-04T17:18+0200

PARIS (AFP) - The leaders of Europe's four biggest economic powers held crisis talks on the global financial meltdown on Saturday in Paris, brushing aside a dispute that killed off talk of a joint bailout package.

Sea Eagles fans bracing for Storm

2008-10-04T16:51+0200

THE day has come at last. A hundred years after rugby league began, the two best teams of 2008 - and 2007, for that matter - are set for battle. Two cities have a stake in the hostilities between foes whose histories could not be more different. The Manly Sea Eagles, who entered the competition in 1947, have won six premierships, the last in 1996.

Miner rescued after 11 days

2008-10-04T16:26+0200

The last of 16 miners trapped in a flooded gold mine has been rescued - and then arrested in the northern Philippines.

Carol Klein shows how to harvest and cook three classic autumn crops

2008-10-04T15:50+0200

In an exclusive extract from her new book, Carol Klein shows how to harvest and cook three classic autumn crops

Fossett search ends

2008-10-04T15:13+0200

Investigators have finished their search at the scene of millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett’s plane crash in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains ahead of a storm that threatened to bury any remaining evidence under 2ft of snow.

Marie drifts off Mexico

2008-10-04T15:05+0200

Mexico City - Hurricane Marie formed off western Mexico and drifted through the Pacific Ocean on a path that forecasters said would keep it well away from land. Marie was centred 1 385 kilometres w...

Canadians confident, survey finds

2008-10-04T14:48+0200

Despite turmoil in global financial markets, most Canadians are confident about this country's ability to weather the storm, according to a new poll. Seventy-three per cent of Canadians describe the economy as "good" or "very good," while 25 per cent say it's on the rocks, finds the Ipsos Reid....

Remains, Fossett wreckage found

2008-10-04T14:26+0200

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

Calm in the storm

2008-10-04T13:35+0200

Right across Africa, funds for lending are usually generated within the country, so the banks have little exposure to international money markets. There are no mortgages for home-buyers in Ethiopia, for instance, although this is a growing sector in the countries which have the most modern and....

TV chef Oliver cooks up town storm with new show

2008-10-04T13:35+0200

TV chef Jamie Oliver is accused of portraying residents in Rotherham as "thickos" is his new cookery programme.

NFL: Game-by-game capsules

2008-10-04T13:31+0200

There are occasional drawbacks to a Thursday afternoon deadline for these picks. A lot can happen in two or three days. For example, I could pick Cincy to beat

Forum studies soldiers' needs

2008-10-04T13:31+0200

Some 150 mental health advocates, members of the military and their spouses gathered yesterday to talk about the impacts of war on Hawai'i's soldiers and how services can be improved to address their needs.

Calm in the storm

2008-10-04T13:30+0200

Miner rescued after 11 days in Philippine mine

2008-10-04T13:28+0200

The last of 16 miners trapped in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines was rescued after 11 days _ and then arrested by police.

Temperature Of +17...+19 C, Intermittent Rain, Storms In Kyiv On Sunday

2008-10-04T13:14+0200

On October 5, partly cloudy weather, light rain in places at night, intermittent rain in the daytime, storms in places, and southeastern wind of 7-12 m/s are expected in Kyiv. Temperature will stand at +10...+12 C at night, and +17...+19 C in the daytime. Ukrainian News learned this from the weather center.

How to Fix Nigeria: The Nigerian Conundrum - Newswatch (subscription) - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-04T13:11+0200

A first time visitor to Nigeria let us say from outer space, after studying the Nigerian newspapers and the society for a week would be the most confused person. On the one hand, the picture that is projected from the newsmedia is of a dysfunctional society where the social, political and economic (even educational) framework have been sundered.

â€¢Sought asylum to escape witches in his village - Daily Sun - Fastnews Nigerian Computer News

2008-10-04T13:11+0200

Many intending travelers resign to fate after several efforts to leave the shores of Nigeria failed. Others maneuvered their way and stepped into these foreign countries but were deported when it was discovered that they were illegal immigrants or they had been caught in one crime or another.

How to Fix Nigeria: The Economy - Newswatch (subscription) - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-04T13:11+0200

What has come to the fore actually is why the success in macroeconomic stability has not significantly promoted micro economic activities, especially in Nigeria. Is the source of macro stability as important as the stability itself? When Newswatch Communications invited me to write on this topic,....

Celebrities step up to try to swing votes

2008-10-04T13:01+0200

Bruce Springsteen will belt it out for Barack Obama on the Parkway today. Jon Bon Jovi is scheduled to appear for the Democratic presidential candidate at a $10,000-a-head fund-raising dinner in Mount...

In a surprise move, Wells Fargo heads off Citigroup at the pass to rescue Wachovia.

2008-10-04T13:01+0200

Taking on the look of a classic Wild West shoot-out, Wells Fargo & Co. has outbid Citigroup Inc. for Wachovia Corp. in another stunning turn of events on the banking prairie.

Haiti raises storm death toll to nearly 800

2008-10-04T12:27+0200

The official death toll from four storms that ravaged Haiti this summer has nearly doubled to some 800 people, authorities said Friday.

Marie drifts off Mexico's coast

2008-10-04T12:24+0200

Hurricane Marie has formed off western Mexico and drifted through the Pacific Ocean on a path that forecasters say will keep it well away from land.

Marie drifts off Mexico's coast

2008-10-04T12:20+0200

Hurricane Marie has formed off western Mexico and drifted through the Pacific Ocean on a path that forecasters say will keep it well away from land.

Divided Europe to hold financial crisis summit

2008-10-04T11:42+0200

PARIS (AFP) - The leaders of Europe's four biggest economic powers were due in Paris on Saturday for crisis talks on the global financial meltdown, despite disputes that killed off talk of a joint bailout package.

Death toll from Haiti storms nearly 800

2008-10-04T11:24+0200

The death toll from a string of hurricanes and tropical storms in Haiti has risen to nearly 800 people, an official with the Haitian Red Cross says.

American Scene

2008-10-04T11:14+0200

Safety officials investigating the death of millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett are trying to determine if weather played a role the day his plane crashed into a mountain in eastern California more than a year ago.

Six challenging indicted Jefferson

2008-10-04T11:14+0200

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

FELAP urges lifting of U.S. economic sanctions on Cuba

2008-10-04T10:48+0200

The Latin American Federation of Journalists (FELAP) has called on the United States to immediately end the almost five-decade economic ban on Cuba. The FELAP, comprised of 80,000 journalists from Latin America, made the remarks Friday in response to a call by Cuban writers and artists, posted on a....

Europe meets on financial storm

2008-10-04T10:46+0200

PARIS - EUROPEAN leaders were set to try to cobble together a response to the global financial crisis at a mini-summit on Saturday despite disagreements that killed off talk of a Europe-wide bailout package. French President Nicolas Sarkozy spent Friday laying the groundwork for the Paris meeting with leaders of Britain, Italy and Germany.

Drink up: Amid bailout billions, rum rebate sends millions t

2008-10-04T10:33+0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) _ The U.S. economy got a US$700 billion shot in the arm Friday — and Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands got a shot of assistance from rum. Tucked into the unprecedented rescue package passed by Congress was a provision renewing a rum tax rebate to the U.S. Caribbean territories.

Cuba faces food shortages after hurricanes

2008-10-04T10:33+0200

| 2 Oct 2008, 1011 hrs IST,REUTERS Font Size: HAVANA: Cuban markets offered a dwindling selection of food and a growing expanse ... (photo: AP Photo / Seth Perlman)

Monetary policy

2008-10-04T10:12+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....

Big fossil found in Ike-ravaged home's front yard

2008-10-04T09:55+0200

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

Fall on Outer Banks is great time for fishing

2008-10-04T09:55+0200

Folks on the coast know that a wicked nor'easter can be as disruptive to beach life as a hurricane.

Blacks Leisure must continue to battle economic storm

2008-10-04T09:53+0200

OUTDOOR equipment firm Blacks Leisure yesterday warned first-half losses will widen to about £4.5m due to a “difficult” August and falling surfwear sales.

Miner rescued after 11 days from Philippine mine

2008-10-04T09:34+0200

The last of 16 miners trapped in a flooded gold mine in the northern Philippines was rescued after 11 days, an official said Saturday.

6 seek to unseat scandal-plagued La. congressman

2008-10-04T09:34+0200

Voters heading to the polls Saturday in Louisiana will decide whether a corruption scandal has done irreparable harm to the reputation of indicted U.S. Rep. William Jefferson.

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

2008-10-04T09:32+0200

Torrential downpours and gales are forecast to sweep in from the Atlantic and drench large parts of Britain this weekend.

After Hurricane Ike, birds are absent from Texas peninsula

2008-10-04T09:20+0200

The surge of saltwater killed much of the vegetation on Bolivar Peninsula, renowned as a migration and bird-watching area. For the birds, it might not be a big deal. One of North America's renowned bird migration and bird-watching areas is strangely silent.

PARIS, Oct 3, (AFP): Carmarkers rolled out a slew of electric models at the Paris motor show Friday, with a view to filling dealer showrooms by 2012 when new European legislation on curbing emissions

2008-10-04T09:04+0200

kicks in. About a third of the new models presented at the show are “clean cars” that use “a little or a lot of electricity,” said Francois Roudier of the French carmakers’ group CCFA. Big names like Germany’s Daimler and lesser known entities such as France’s Heuliez have shown all-electric models....

European leaders to try to find way out financial storm

2008-10-04T07:50+0200

European leaders are set to try to cobble together a response to the global financial crisis at a mini-summit this weekend, despite disagreements that killed off talk of a Europe-wide bailout package.

Storm Street, The Bailiff hard to stop --

2008-10-04T07:32+0200

STORM STREET and The Bailiff will be very difficult to beat in today's $100,000 Stakes races at Santa Rosa Park, Arima. The Union Park Turf Club (UPTC) are sponsoring the 36th round of the Arima Race Club's (ARC) 2008 Season and there are eight races on the programme.

Hurricane of financial bad news --

2008-10-04T07:32+0200

Here in Britain the television news is dominated by the hurricane of financial bad news which is engulfing America, Britain and Europe. At first it seemed confined to America and concerned financial institutions that most British people had never heard of. Names like Lehman, AIG, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae mean little to the man in the street.

Finances lacking in post-disaster Myanmar

2008-10-04T07:22+0200

JAKARTA: The needs of Cyclone Nargis' victims in Myanmar are still great and increased financial support is needed for aid work to continue, a group supervising the post-disaster response has said. read more

In Myanmar crisis, an old dissident sees hope

2008-10-04T06:59+0200

'I trust the power of the people,' says Ludu Sein Win, who spent 13 years in jail, but is heartened by the outpouring of help to cyclone victims by young people in defiance of the military regime. Every breath he takes is a struggle.

Hurricane Marie drifts far off Mexico's coast

2008-10-04T06:46+0200

Hurricane Marie formed off western Mexico and drifted through the Pacific Ocean on a path that forecasters said would keep it well away from land.

Haiti raises storm death toll to nearly 800

2008-10-04T06:43+0200

Authorities in Haiti say the death toll from four storms that ravaged the Caribbean nation this summer has nearly doubled to about 800 people.

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

2008-10-04T06:38+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.

ACP/EU in Tom and Jerry Game

2008-10-04T06:29+0200

A GNA News Feature by Boakye-Dankwa Boadi Accra, Oct. 3, GNA - The Sixth African-Caribbean-Pacific (ACP) States Summit has resolved to take a second look at Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with the European Union (EU) with a view to making them more inclusive and to foster integration within the Group.

U.S. angst-ridden economy leads to more job losses

2008-10-04T06:15+0200

U.S. unemployment kept rising in its fastest pace in more than five years in September due to a worsening economic downturn, the Labor Department said Friday. A total of 159,000 non-farm payroll jobs had been slashed last month, more than double the 73,000 jobs lost in August, the department said in its monthly report.

Regulator could calm storm by publishing banking data

2008-10-04T06:07+0200

POURING oil on troubled waters is generally regarded as a good idea, but putting it on raging flames is definitely not. The head of the Financial Regulator, Patrick Neary, may have intended to calm things down with his interview on RTE's 'Prime Time', but appears instead to have added more....

Please don't pretend you didn't see this one coming

2008-10-04T06:07+0200

YOU know me for a mild-mannered fellow, not one to fly into rages in print or anywhere else. But as we flinch from the abyss and pray that our one tentative step away from it will bring us on to solid ground, one thing really infuriates me.

European leaders to try to find way out financial storm

2008-10-04T06:07+0200

PARIS, (AFP) - European leaders were set to try to cobble together a response to the global financial crisis at a mini-summit on Saturday despite disagreements that killed off talk of a Europe-wide bailout package.

Rudd welcomes bailout

2008-10-04T06:03+0200

PM says $US700b package to bail out Wall Street is step forward in easing global financial crisis.

Labor groups call for paid typhoon day leave for laborers

2008-10-04T05:36+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Activists yesterday staged their second rally at the Council of Labor Affairs (CLA) in almost two weeks over typhoon holiday rights. This is after a teenager heading home from work died Monday in an accident in stormy weather during Typhoon Jangmi.

Toyota Motor has worst weekly drop in 21 years

2008-10-04T05:36+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Toyota Motor Corp., the world's second-largest carmaker, had the biggest weekly decline in 21 years in Tokyo trading after tightening credit in the U.S. caused sales to plunge.

Gov't to help move spa hotels to safe spot

2008-10-04T05:36+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - It may take a long while before the tourist hotels in the popular Lushan spa resort in Renai Township of central Nantou County are able to regain the thriving business they had enjoyed before the onslaught of Typhoon Sinlaku in mid-September.

DPP calls bluff on Maokong Gondola

2008-10-04T05:36+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Democratic Progressive Party councilors called the bluff on the Maokong Gondola yesterday. They claimed that statements that the municipally operated cable car service is safe are a lie. Maokong Gondola is one of the top tourist attractions in Taipei.

Australia to speed up infrastructure spending

2008-10-04T05:36+0200

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

Judge: FEMA not immune from toxic trailer suits

2008-10-04T05:24+0200

The federal government is not immune from lawsuits claiming many Gulf Coast hurricane victims were exposed to potentially dangerous ...

Officials finish at Fossett site as storm blows in

2008-10-04T05:22+0200

Investigators finished up Friday at the scene of Steve Fossett's plane crash in the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada just as dark clouds rolled in and winds picked up ahead of a storm that threatened to bury any ...

McIlroy heeds Harrington’s advice

2008-10-04T05:18+0200

GOLF DUNHILL LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP: RORY McILROY will take inspiration from double British Open champion Pádraig Harrington as he attempts to win his first European Tour title in the Dunhill Links Championship.

WNBA: Sparks' Parker chosen rookie of the year

2008-10-04T04:53+0200

SAN ANTONIO — Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks was the unanimous choice Friday as WNBA rookie of the year.

US job losses fuel recession fears

2008-10-04T04:53+0200

The employment report was a bleak sign for household spending. The data, which included a small rise in wages, support mounting expectations that Federal Reserve officials will consider lowering the t...

Fossett investigation focuses on weather as factor in crash

2008-10-04T04:53+0200

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. -- Safety officials investigating the death of millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett are trying to determine if weather played a role the day his plane crashed into a mountain in eastern California more than a year ago.

Officials finish at Fossett site as storm blows in

2008-10-04T04:53+0200

The Mineret Mountains, where a hiker found the plane wreckage of adventurer Steve Fossett, is seen near Mammoth Lakes, Calif., Friday. The National Transportation Safety Board recovered the wreckage o...

Power play

2008-10-04T04:50+0200

Ian Hardy looks at how technology is helping, and hindering, the race to the Whitehouse more than ever before. American presidential campaigns have dabbled with blogs and online fundraising and the like before, but the online landscape has evolved. During the last election cycle four years ago....

Ferry service suspends as Higos moves inland in south China

2008-10-04T04:44+0200

Ferry service on Qiongzhou Strait in south China was suspended as of 5 p.m. on Friday as Higos, the 17th tropical storm of the year, neared landfall. Authorities in two airports in Hainan Province, Meilan International Airport in Haikou, the provincial capital, and Fenghuang (Phoenix) International....

Tropical storm Higos lands in S China

2008-10-04T04:44+0200

Higos, the 17th tropical storm of the year, landed in China's southernmost Hainan Province Friday evening, local observatory said. Higos landed at 10:15 p.m. in Longlou Town, Wenchang City, 19.6 degrees north latitude and 111.0 degrees east longitude. The wind speed at the eye of the storm was 18....

Power play

2008-10-04T04:41+0200

:Unpredictable

2008-10-04T04:40+0200

Now into its chaotic home stretch, the American presidential campaign truly resembles no other. More than ever, the key word is “unpredictable,” because all the traditional reference points are imploding at the lightning speed of the financial crisis. By rebelling against the White House, the....

Army combat unit to deploy within U.S.

2008-10-04T04:39+0200

The United States military's Northern Command, formed in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, is dedicating a combat infantry team to deal with catastrophes in the U.S., including terrorist attacks and natural disasters.

New military unit to assist in U.S.-based disasters

2008-10-04T04:24+0200

:Vice PresidentialCandidates Duel on TV

2008-10-04T04:10+0200

Recent polls indicated that Sarah Palin almost became a burden for the Republican presidential candidate John McCain-–especially because of several embarrassing interviews on TV. In her TV duel with Obama’s Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden this Thursday, however, Palin acquit herself....

Haiti raises storm toll to nearly 800

2008-10-04T04:05+0200

Authorities in Haiti say the death toll from four storms that ravaged the Caribbean nation over the summer has nearly doubled to about 800 people.

US investigators finish at Fossett site

2008-10-04T04:05+0200

Investigators have finished at Steve Fossett's plane crash scene in the Sierra Nevada mountains just as a storm threatened to bury any remaining evidence.

Officials finish at Fossett plane wreckage site as storm blows in

2008-10-04T03:52+0200

Investigators finished up today at the scene of Steve Fossett 's plane crash in the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada just as dark clouds rolled in and winds picked up ahead of a storm that threatened to bury any ...

Cash makes kings

2008-10-04T03:51+0200

In just two weeks, a new corporate pecking order has emerged, forged in part by prudent financial management and, in some cases, plain luck. Those with cash are sitting on top, while those that need quick money – including many former high fliers – are scrambling

Investigators remove wreckage of Fossett's plane ahead of storm

2008-10-04T03:45+0200

Search teams returned for a second day Friday to the crash site of American adventurer Steve Fossett's plane in an eastern California mountain range.

Palin's appeal to certain female voters

2008-10-04T03:40+0200

We must respect the rage and hunger that Palin's supporters reflect, writes Naomi Wolf.

Officials finish at Fossett site as storm blows in

2008-10-04T03:24+0200

Investigators finished up Friday at the scene of aviator Steve Fossett's plane crash in the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountains ...

Haiti storms left 793 people dead

2008-10-04T02:53+0200

Investigators try to beat snowstorm to determine if weather factored into Fossett plane crash

2008-10-04T02:53+0200

Nevada owned by his friend Barron Hilton, but large storm clouds were reported later that day over the peaks around Mammoth Lakes, where searchers found his mangled airplane this week."Now that we kno...

Need to know: TNK-BP resolves dispute ... Tata relocates ... Adili up

2008-10-04T02:29+0200

Britain’s services sector shrank at its fastest for at least 12 years last month, according to the CIPS/Markit purchasing managers survey of its conditions. The headline index of activity fell to 46.0 last month, its lowest since the survey began in July 1996. Any figure under 50 indicates contraction.

Cause of 'Treeman's' barklike growths revealed

2008-10-04T02:16+0200

For 20 years, the warts studding Dede Kosawa's hands and feet multiplied and sprouted like gnarled roots.

Judge: U.S. not free of toxic trailer suits

2008-10-04T02:15+0200

The government is not immune from lawsuits claiming Gulf Coast hurricane victims were exposed to potentially dangerous fumes in trailers the government provided, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Down hedge fund alley

2008-10-04T02:11+0200

Where are the Masters of the Universe now? As the financial tsunami rolls out across the world, crushing seemingly invincible institutions in its path and threatening the livelihoods of millions, the blame game has begun. But there's a problem. The most obvious candidates for pillorying have disappeared.

Down but not out as HBOS shock takes its toll

2008-10-04T02:07+0200

THE pin-striped patrons of Harry's Bar don't tend to do lunch any more. They do anaesthesia. In the basement brasserie, long a popular haunt of Edinburgh's bankers

Interview: BBC business editor Robert Peston, 'face of the credit crunch'

2008-10-04T01:39+0200

Interview: Along the way BBC business editor Robert Peston has become the face of the credit crunch

Theatre review: Something Wicked This Way Comes, Dundee Rep

2008-10-04T01:39+0200

Dundee Rep This funfair has a sinister promise: a Faustian opportunity to meddle with time, says Mark Fisher

Polly Toynbee: Gordon Brown has failed to achieve a renewed sense of political direction

2008-10-04T01:39+0200

Polly Toynbee: Labour is lacking a renewed sense of purpose, and even a return to the glory days won't help bring it back

Good to meet you: Peter Bennett

2008-10-04T01:39+0200

I started reading the Guardian in 1956, on the recommendation of my headmaster. I still recall how six boys huddled together and wept as we read the list of Manchester United players who had died in the Munich air crash. My readership of the Guardian has gone through a hundred phases. In my boarding school sixth form it was a mark of rebellion.

Haiti raises storm death toll to from 425 to nearly 800

2008-10-04T01:30+0200

The death toll from four storms that ravaged Haiti this summer has nearly doubled to about 800 people, authorities in the Caribbean nation said Friday. Civil defense director Maria-Alta Jean Baptiste said 793 bodies had been found so far and authorities were still pulling more from the mud that swamped coastal settlements.

Oil slips in volatile trading

2008-10-04T01:30+0200

Investors still jittery about economic outlook despite passage of financial bailout bill

Farm insurance claims stuck on state share

2008-10-04T01:27+0200

Even as the government on Friday agreed to pay interest on delayed disbursement of funds toward agricultural debt waiver scheme, farm insurance claims are stuck as states are not putting up their contributions. The government has received representations on delayed or no payment of insurance claims....

Sept job losses steepest in 5-1/2 yrs

2008-10-04T01:27+0200

The 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.

Simon Raymonde, MD of Bella Uniom

2008-10-04T01:23+0200

7.15am The alarm on my phone goes off. It's on the other side of the room because you hear funny stories about how phones can fry your head. My sons stay over on Tuesday nights and I like to get them up for school. Stan is 17, has just started A-levels and loves his music.

'Where can our children see the real Amazon?'

2008-10-04T01:23+0200

Q. My husband and I are planning a family holiday to Brazil over the Christmas holidays and are keen to visit the Amazon at some point during the trip. We have wildlife-obsessed twin sons (aged 14) and would like to stay at a lodge that is suitably family-friendly but which will also give us a reasonably "authentic" experience.

Celebrations for historic flight

2008-10-04T01:20+0200

Events are held in Dundee to mark the 70th anniversary of a historic seaplane flight.

Europe seeks way out of financial storm

2008-10-04T01:13+0200

PARIS: European leaders looked set to cobble together a response to the global financial crisis at a mini-summit on Saturday despite disagreements that killed off talk of a Europe-wide bailout package. French President Nicolas Sarkozy scrapped a scheduled address to a gathering of young apprentices....

US jobless claims rise to seven-year high

2008-10-04T01:13+0200

WASHINGTON: Tight credit is taking a toll on US manufacturing and jobs. More Americans than expected lined up at the unemployment lines last week, according to government data released Thursday. New applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week to a seven-year high due to a....

Haiti raises storm death toll to nearly 800

2008-10-04T01:09+0200

The official death toll from four storms that ravaged Haiti this summer has nearly doubled to some 800 people, authorities said Friday.

Is your prawn cocktail TOXIC?

2008-10-04T01:09+0200

Asian farmers are using an array of banned drugs to produce prawns for British consumption I glance at her bare shins for signs of the skin infections that are common among prawn farm workers, but she looks OK. At least for now. Mr Huong is proud: 'This is a very modern prawn-farming business,' he says.

Anwar leads Malaysia poll

2008-10-04T00:59+0200

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim scored better than the government's pick to become the next prime

Oil slips after job report, $700B bailout plan

2008-10-04T00:44+0200

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

Women blast N.Y.'s dollar-dance clubs

2008-10-04T00:29+0200

As neon lights bathe the dance floor of the darkened nightclub, a group of young women from Latin America sit at tables, sipping water or soda and waiting for men to approach and hand them cash.

Birds abandon Ike's devastation, leaving silence

2008-10-04T00:24+0200

Blame Hurricane Ike. "We had red-winged blackbirds, sparrows, a bunch of migrating birds," recalled Ernest Stone, 75, leaning on his cane and surveying debris on the cratered moonscape that used to be the family beach house on Bolivar Peninsula. "I haven't seen a pigeon in a while," he said. "Seagulls.

Will Toyota's zero-percent offer attract buyers?

2008-10-04T00:14+0200

Toyota's unprecedented offer of zero-percent financing on nearly a dozen models is trying to make the point that tight credit is no excuse for buyers — in fact, it's literally giving credit away for free.

Farm insurance claims stuck on state share

2008-10-04T00:10+0200

Sept job losses steepest in 5-1/2 yrs

2008-10-04T00:10+0200

BOLIVIA: Water, Energy Everywhere - But Not for Locals

2008-10-04T00:07+0200

LA PAZ, Oct 3 (IPS) - Peasant farmers in 42 villages along the Zongo valley in western Bolivia stand by and watch as the flourishing electricity industry harnesses the swift-flowing river while, paradoxically, their own farms are languishing from lack of water and energy.

Oil approaches $94 a barrel

2008-10-03T23:55+0200

HOUSTON, Texas — Oil prices slipped in volatile trading after Congress approved a historic $700-billion (U.S.) bailout of the nation's teetering financial industry as the long-term health of the global economy remained questionable. Investors bet down the price for crude early in the day when the U.S.

In Texas, A Search For Hurricane Ike's Victims

2008-10-03T23:54+0200

More than 400 people have been reported missing in the wake of Hurricane Ike. Search teams are combing a wildlife refuge in Chambers County, 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

2008-10-03T23:52+0200

Birds fly around as others sit on a pier damaged by Hurricane Ike Oct. 2 in Gilchrist, Texas. One of North America's renowned bird migration and bird watching areas is strangely silent in the aftermat...

Weather on day of crash is focus of Fossett probe

2008-10-03T23:52+0200

MAMMOTH LAKES, California - Safety officials investigating millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett's death are trying to determine if weather played a factor the day his plane crashed into the side of a ...

ACP Heads call for suspension of demarche

2008-10-03T23:44+0200

Accra, Oct. 3, GNA - ACP Heads of State have called for the suspension of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) action against the Sudanese head of State to allow for political and diplomatic efforts to address the situation in Darfur. In a declaration, the Heads of State condemned what they....

Haiti storms left 793 people dead

2008-10-03T23:43+0200

Haitian officials say793 people were killed in four major storms which devastated the country in August and September.

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

2008-10-03T23:38+0200

Torrential downpours and gales are forecast to sweep in from the Atlantic and drench large parts of Britain this weekend.

McCain pulls staff out of key state of Michigan after polls show easy lead for Obama

2008-10-03T23:38+0200

John McCain dropped a bombshell last night by throwing in the towel in one of the key states he hoped would propel him to the White House.

McCain pulls staff out of key state of Michigan after polls show huge lead for Obama

2008-10-03T23:38+0200

John McCain dropped a bombshell last night by throwing in the towel in one of the key states he hoped would propel him to the White House.

Drink up: Rum rebate in bailout benefits islands

2008-10-03T23:28+0200

The U.S. economy got a US$700 billion shot in the arm Friday _ and Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands got a shot of assistance from rum.

Hurricane Marie forms off Mexico's Pacific coast

2008-10-03T23:28+0200

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Marie has formed far off Mexico's Pacific coast.

U.S. Job Cuts Accelerate, Recession Fears Rise

2008-10-03T23:22+0200

U.S. employers cut 159,000 jobs last month, a ninth straight monthly reduction and the deepest in 5-1/2 years, the government said in a report on Friday that suggested the economy may be in recession. The Labor Department report showed 760,000 jobs lost so far in 2008. The unemployment rate in September held at a five-year high of 6.

Music firm goes to seed for a rockin' good future

2008-10-03T23:18+0200

Last year, all too aware that sales of CDs were dropping, Douglas Allsopp of Buffalo Records went along to the annual fair of promotional goods at Tokyo's Big Sight to look for a possible additional venture. "I already knew about Greensticks, made by an Australian company.

Life — it's all in the books

2008-10-03T23:18+0200

Sometimes it seems I live holiday to holiday. Having just finished Respect for the Aged Day, and the Autumn Equinox (both national holidays) I am now looking forward to Sports Day in October. The problem with national holidays in Japan, however, is that they are rarely a chance to relax.

Hurricane death toll doubles

2008-10-03T23:17+0200

Four major storms that pounded Haiti in August and September has killed 793 people and left more than 300 others missing, authorities say.

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.

Haïti : 30 millions de gourdes pour reconstruire les Gonaïves

2008-10-03T22:59+0200

Le président haïtien, René Préval, a effectué, ce 2 octobre, une visite de travail dans la ville des Gonaïves. Il était accompagné du Chef de la MINUSTAH. A l'occasion, M. Préval a annoncé le déblocage de près de 30 millions de gourdes pour le nettoyage et la reconstruction de la ville, après les récents ouragans.

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.

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 ...

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, ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

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

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

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.

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

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

Akwuegbu gives Eagles wake up call - Kick Off Nigeria - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-03T16:04+0200

Caption: Former Super Eagles striker, Benedict Akwuegbu. Akwuegbu gives Eagles wake up call Posted: 2008-10-03 12:45 Former Super Eagles striker, Benedict Akwuegbu has warned his colleagues and the team’s technical crew to brace up for a fierce battle in the last round of the African qualifiers of the 2010 World/Africa Cup of Nations.

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.

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.

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....

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....

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nandi Mandela to pay

2008-10-03T10:39+0200

The development plans of former president Nelson Mandela's granddaughter, Nandi Mandela, and five businessmen have gone awry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Ohanaeze and The Clamour for True Federalism - THISDAY - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-03T06:58+0200

The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, this week organized a three-day event to celebrate the Igbo Day in Enugu. Francis Ugwoke said the group used the forum to canvass for the restructuring of the nation through the proposed review of the 1999 constitution The Movement for the....

Nigerian banks safe from global crisis, says CIBN

2008-10-03T06:57+0200

By Ade Ogidan, Business Editor L IKE Nigeria's capital market, which has remained immune to global shocks, the country's money market has exhibited a similar trait, as it has so far not been affected by the current credit crunch assailing financial institutions world-wide.

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.

Nigerian banks safe from global crisis, says CIBN

2008-10-03T06:56+0200

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.

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...

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.

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. ...

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....

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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.

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.

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

Kansas City's Integral Life Foundation Leads Medical Team Treats Several Hundred Haitian Orphans

2008-10-03T01:49+0200

Brad Gautney, medical operations executive for the Integral Life Foundation (ILF), returned from a medical trip to Haiti, where he and a team of four ...

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

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.

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....

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.

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.

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

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

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

Nan Loses Deputy Editor-in-Chief in Auto Crash - AllAfrica Nigerian News

2008-10-03T00:58+0200

(Abuja) 2 October 2008 Posted to the web 2 October 2008 Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Chief Ike Mbonu, the Udemba of Nibo in Awka South Local Govern-ment Area Anambra, died on Tuesday in a motor accident on the Enugu-Awka express-way.

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

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

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

Thomson Reuters “challenged” but reaffirms outlook

2008-10-02T19:05+0200

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

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. ...

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.

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.

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.

Gas shortage has politicians making tough calls

2008-10-02T17:46+0200

Tired of waiting in long lines or simply running out of gas, angry drivers in the Southeast are lashing out at politicians, demanding ...

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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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,....

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

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.

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,....

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. ...

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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....

>>Prices Of Foodstuff Crash In Minna After Sallah - LeadershipNigeria - Fastnews Nigerian Oil & Gas News

2008-10-02T09:02+0200

Prices of some food items have dropped in some markets in Minna, the state capital of Niger State, a day after the Eid-el-Fitr, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A survey yesterday by NAN in four major markets in the town, showed that the drop in prices was caused by poor sales.

Cuba faces food crisis after hurricanes

2008-10-02T08:59+0200

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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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....

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

: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....

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.

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

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....

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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,....

State govts and fiscal responsibility - Financial Standard - Fastnews Nigerian Banking

2008-10-02T00:45+0200

Financial recklessness particularly at the state and local council tiers of government has certainly reached a worrisome level that urgent steps need to be taken to address the issue in order to enthrone fiscal responsibility in the country. Fiscal responsibility entails the prudent and wise....

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....

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.

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.

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...

Economic storm & extreme measures to save money

2008-10-02T00:33+0200

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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...

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

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....

'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.

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)

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.

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.

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 ...

Congress leaders sound hopeful

2008-10-01T22:15+0200

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 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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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....

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.

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

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

Emergence Of Fake Schools In Enugu

2008-10-01T19:08+0200

By Emmanuel Nzomiwu Reporter, Enugu It sounded unbelievable when Enugu State House of Assembly announced recently that it had uncovered large scale fraud in the school system, where the state government was over the years funding 54 non-existent schools. Among the fake schools are Niger Close Primary School, St.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Little water, prayers saved miners

2008-10-01T18:25+0200

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

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 ...

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.

Submarine Missouri Reaches First Major Milestone

2008-10-01T18:05+0200

By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Dean Lohmeyer, Commander Submarine Force Public AffairsThe Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) reached her first major milestone Sept. 27, during her keel authentication ceremony held at the General Dynamics Electric Boat facility in North Kingstown.

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....

‘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....

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.

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,....

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,....

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.

Submarine Missouri Reaches First Major Milestone

2008-10-01T17:46+0200

10/1/2008 10:05:19 AM By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Dean Lohmeyer, Commander Submarine Force Public Affairs The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) reached her first major milestone Sept...

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.

Submarine Missouri Reaches First Major Milestone

2008-10-01T16:35+0200

By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Dean Lohmeyer, Commander Submarine Force Public Affairs The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780)

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.

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2008-10-01T16:18+0200

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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.

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 ...

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...

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

Buying property in Cuba

2008-10-01T12:48+0200

investments in Mauritius were once only a property ownership aspiration among international buyers and more notably South Africans . However when the Mauritian government introduced the There might be an economic downturn but those in the higher income bracket are still prepared to spend a lot of money on luxury holidays.

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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

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

â€˜Remember the sacrifices of the founding fathersâ€™ - Nigerian Tribune - Fastnews: Local Nigerian News

2008-10-01T09:31+0200

‘Remember the sacrifices of the founding fathers’ Taiwo Adisa, Abuja - 01.10.2008 The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called on Nigerians to remember the sacrifices of the founding fathers of the country at the dawn of every independence anniversary. He said their sweat and blood had held the country together.

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.

Promises, worries as Nigeria turns 48

2008-10-01T08:46+0200

From Madu Onuorah, Alifa Daniel, John-Abba Ogbodo and Collins Olayinka (Abuja), Lawrence Njoku (Enugu) and Abiodun Fanoro (Lagos) I T was a mixed bag of promises and anxiety as Nigeria marks 48 years of independence today. While President Musa Yar'Adua and others like Senate President, David Mark,....

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

...Buhari Calls for Deep Reflections

2008-10-01T07:49+0200

As Nigeria marks her 48th independence anniversary today, former Head of State, General Muha-mmadu Buhari (rtd), has called on Nigerians to deeply reflect on the challenges of bad government, widening mass poverty, unemployment, poor electricity supply, bad roads and corruption.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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...

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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No short cuts to fixing Nigeria's problems â€” Yar'Adua - Vanguard - Fastnews Nigerian Oil & Gas News

2008-10-01T04:13+0200

to thank God Almighty for the bountiful blessings he has continually bestowed on us as a people, in spite of the many challenges that we have had to face. “My dear countrymen and women, today brings with it another opportunity for us to reflect on the trying terrain we have had to traverse these....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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 share email print comment reprint Cuba announces a freeze on food prices

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)

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.

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....

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.

Bailout blow triggers stampede to safety

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

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.

Oscar seeks to pacify India Inc, stresses on workplace ties

2008-09-30T22:39+0200

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.

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...

Is Kurdish-Arab "Honeymoon" Over

2008-09-30T22:12+0200

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

Extreman medidas epidemiológicas en provincia cubana

2008-09-30T19:42+0200

CIEGO DE AVILA, Cuba (PL) - La población de esta central provincia cubana extrema las medidas higiénico-sanitarias para prevenir posibles brotes de epidemias, tras las lluvias provocadas por el paso del huracan Ike por el sur del territorio.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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 ...

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.

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....

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.

Bank of Canada injects cash to thaw frozen credit

2008-09-30T18:46+0200

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

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.

Four miners found alive in Benguet

2008-09-30T18:40+0200

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

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.

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.

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.

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....

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....

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....

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....

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.

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.

: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.

: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....

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

Candidates propose raising deposit insurance limit

2008-09-30T15:18+0200

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.

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).

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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....

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

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....

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.

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.

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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

How a small US town hailed its teen mums

2008-09-30T12:12+0200

Teen motherhood increasingly seen as a responsible social decision rather than a shameful mistake

Hurricane Ike smashes its way across Texan coast and towns

2008-09-30T12:12+0200

Officials urged residents of low-lying coastal areas to flee or face 'certain death'

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.

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.

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

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....

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.

>>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....

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

$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.

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.

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.

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. ...

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.

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

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.

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....

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....

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....

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.

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.

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

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 ...

Stock Markets, Oil Prices Crash

2008-09-30T07:07+0200

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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. ...

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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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....

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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

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.

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

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.

Army creates suicide prevention board

2008-09-30T01:59+0200

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".

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

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.

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.

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....

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".

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....

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.

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.

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.

Haïti-Cyclones : René Préval préconise la mobilisation nationale pour reconstruire le pays

2008-09-29T21:06+0200

PORT AU PRINCE (PL) - Le président René Garcia Préval lance un appel à une mobilisation nationale en vue de la reconstruction d’Haïti, affectée par les dernières intempéries de l’été 2008.

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.

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...

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....

Buying property in Cuba

2008-09-29T19:41+0200

Ike roared south of Cuba's densely populated capital of fragile historic buildings after forcing 1.2 million Cubans to evacuate, killing at least four and ravaging homes across the island Ike roared ashore south of Cuba's densely populated capital of aging buildings Tuesday after tearing across the....

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 ...

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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,...

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,...

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....

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.

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....

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.

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....

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.

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

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

A rare hurricane spins past Maine and hits Canada

2008-09-29T15:19+0200

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

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.

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

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.

Osborne warns of 'Brown bust'

2008-09-29T14:37+0200

Shadow Chancellor George Osborne has warned that the "Brown boom has ended in bust".

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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...

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.

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 ...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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."

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

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

€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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Peer-to-peer' lending offers better deals

2008-09-29T05:41+0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Saddled by student loans and credit card debt, Ryan Little was looking for relief.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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)

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....

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....

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....

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....

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

| 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)

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....

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.

No quick end to gas shortage in Southeast

2008-09-29T04:37+0200

A storm-related gas shortage in the Southeast that has left some places bone-dry and others with two-hour gas lines is expected ...

Typhoon weakens after pounding Taiwan

2008-09-29T04:36+0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A typhoon that hit Taiwan over the weekend and forced the closure of the stock and foreign exchange markets Monday, weakened as it left the island and brushed the Chinese coast, weather officials said.

Oil rises as investors eye US financial turmoil

2008-09-29T04:35+0200

Updated | Comment | Recommend | | | SLIPPERY SLOPE Crude oil futures, dollars per barrel, 2 months. FINANCIAL TURMOILParty's over:Latest news: | | 'Kid in a prices fell below $97 a barrel on Monday after Hurricane Ike inflicted minimal damage to oil installations on the Texas coast.

Singapore stocks kick off week on positive note

2008-09-29T04:33+0200

SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks rallied early Monday following the announcement by US lawmakers that a deal had been reached on a massive Wall Street bailout plan.

Kyle Spreads Rain, Wind in Maine on Way to Canada

2008-09-29T04:30+0200

Maine fishermen get boats to shelter as Hurricane Kyle delivers heavy rain on way to Canada

Winds, rain slam N.S. as Kyle hits Maritimes

2008-09-29T04:26+0200

“We need to pay particular attention to this storm,” said Rob Simonds, Saint John fire chief and director of the local Emergency Measures Organization. “All indicators are that the scope of the storm is quite significant.” The storm comes exactly five years after Hurricane Juan, a Category 2 storm, slammed into Nova Scotia.

Flood hits south China city, affecting 13,000

2008-09-29T04:24+0200

Torrential rains since Thursday caused swelling of local rivers and led to flood which flooded part of the urban zones of Chongzuo City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with more than 13,000 people affected. Seven of the eight streets in the old city zones were flooded with water level as high as five meters.

China's agriculture departments asked to be alert on coming typhoon Jangmi

2008-09-29T04:24+0200

Chinese local agricultural and fishery departments should get prepared for super-strong typhoon Jangmi and try to ensure farmers and fishermen's safety, said the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) Sunday night. In an urgent notice on its website www.agri.gov.

Violent typhoon Jangmi hits Taiwan

2008-09-29T04:24+0200

Powerful Typhoon Jangmi hit Taiwan with strong winds and torrential rain Sunday. Offices and schools were shut down, flights cancelled and power was cut off to tens of thousands of households. Jangmi, the most powerful typhoon so far to hit the island this year, hit land in Ilan county in....

330,000 people relocated in anticipation of typhoon

2008-09-29T04:24+0200

Two coastal provinces in east China have relocated more than 460,000 people in anticipation of super-strong Typhoon Jangmi, local authorities said on Sunday. More than 76,000 boats were called to harbor as Fujian and Zhejiang provinces brace for Jangmi, which is forecast to slam into Fujian late Monday afternoon or evening.

27 Taiwan sailors rescued as typhoon Jangmi approaches

2008-09-29T04:24+0200

Rescuers saved 27 Taiwan sailors whose boat was trapped in high waves triggered by upcoming typhoon Jangmi Sunday. The maritime bureau of Xiamen, Fujian Province in east China, received an emergency call from a Taiwan-registered boat at about 5:50 p.m. Saturday. It lost control due to engine failure.

Taiwan braces as Typhoon Jangmi strikes

2008-09-29T04:20+0200

Typhoon Jangmi has lashed Taiwan with torrential rains and powerful winds, causing widespread flooding, stopping work and grounding flights.

Typhoon weakens after pounding Taiwan

2008-09-29T04:18+0200

29 Sep 2008 02:05:56 GMT Source: Reuters TAIPEI, Sept 29 (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 ...

Kyle tracking toward Maritimes: hurricane centre

2008-09-29T04:13+0200

The Maritimes are being warned to brace for a wet and windy weekend as tropical storm Kyle gains strength and slowly moves north.

Power out as Kyle wallops Maritimes

2008-09-29T03:58+0200

Hurricane Kyle was whipping branches off trees in parts of Nova Scotia Sunday evening as it bore down on the Maritimes.

Year's fourth typhoon lashes Taiwan

2008-09-29T03:50+0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Typhoon Jangmi lashed Taiwan with torrential rains and powerful winds Sunday, causing widespread flooding, shutting down offices and forcing the cancellation of international flights. Jangmi -- the fourth and most powerful typhoon to hit the island this year -- made landfall....

Kyle heads for Maine

2008-09-29T03:31+0200

Published Date: September 29, 2008 EASTPORT, Maine: Hurricane Kyle raced toward Nova Scotia and the Gulf of Maine early yesterday, triggering Maine'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.

British troops in Afghanistan to get 600 new armoured vehicles

2008-09-29T02:57+0200

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, government s...

Japan already wearying of Aso's nostalgic fantasies

2008-09-29T02:55+0200

JAPAN:The resignation of a gaffe-prone minister does not augur well for Japan's new cabinet

Flash floods, landslides kill 50 in Asia

2008-09-29T02:55+0200

VIETNAM: Flash floods and landslides have killed 50 people in Vietnam and Thailand, swept away thousands of homes and inundated farmland, according to official reports.

Storm sweeps HK, China, Vietnam

2008-09-29T02:41+0200

China evacuates 100,000 people in the path of typhoon Hagupit, while Vietnam readies itself for floods.

Europe warming too quickly

2008-09-29T02:38+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. 9:41am (AEST)

Brokerage:Tanjong value attractive

2008-09-29T02:21+0200

ANALYSTS see Tanjong plc as one of the more attractively valued blue-chip stocks with relatively defensive and quality earnings.

Battered by storms, Cuba uses ideological zeal to lift spirits and direct anger

2008-09-28T17:46+0200

LOS PALACIOS, Cuba : There is a familiarity to the huge hurricane relief effort under way here as work crews hammer away at homes whose roofs were blown away, restring fallen electrical lines and dole...

Battered by storms, Cuba uses ideological zeal to lift spirits and direct anger

2008-09-28T14:35+0200

In Cuba, the political ramifications that hurricanes present are tallied along with the physical damages.

Haitian city still encased in mud after killer storms

2008-09-28T13:25+0200

The UN World Food Programme’s (WFP) director flew to a Haitian city still encased in mud on 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 US$54 million to help Haiti recover from four....

N.C. project reforests Haiti slopes

2008-09-28T13:25+0200

FOND DE BOUDIN, HAITI - One reason the Caribbean's frequent tropical storms damage Haiti worse and more often than other countries is that it has been stripped almost bare of trees. With few sources of income and a huge market for cheap cooking fuel, the trees that once nearly covered the island....

Hurricane Kyle takes aim at New England, Canada

2008-09-28T06:26+0200

Floods, landslides kill 32 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-28T06:26+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.

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....

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.

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.

Floods, landslides kill 32 in northern Vietnam

2008-09-28T05:56+0200

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Naming Abuja streets - Vanguard - Fastnews Nigerian Banking

2008-09-28T04:00+0200

LET me start by congratulating the administration of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja for finally doing the right thing. Well, perhaps, we should say, for finally coming, like Solomon to judgment, on the matters of naming the streets of Abuja. This past week, the FCT released a list of names of....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,....

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).

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.

La tormenta tropical Kyle se transforma en huracán cerca de la costa este de EE UU

2008-09-28T01:43+0200

Tres semanas después del paso del huracán Ike por el Caribe y el Golfo de México, un nuevo huracán amenaza las costas de Estados Unidos. La tormenta tropical Kyle se ha transformado este sábado en un huracán de categoría uno al sobrepasar la velocidad de sus vientos los 120 kilómetros por hora, según el Centro Nacional de Huracanes de EEUU (CNH).

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.

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.

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.

: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.

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.

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

2008-09-28T00:22+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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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...

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....

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....

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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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. ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Today on the presidential campaign trail

2008-09-27T09:46+0200

IN THE HEADLINES 7 subpoenaed Palin aides fail to show up for hearing into her possible abuse of power ... Georgian president thanks Biden for flying to Tblisi to show support during Russian invasion ... Groups want Texas governor to extend voter registration deadline in Ike-hit counties ...

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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Nigeria: Ekweremadu Assures On Constitution Review Committee

2008-09-27T07:39+0200

Against the backdrop of alleged plot by the House of Representatives to conduct a parallel review of the 1999 constitution, Chairman of the joint committee and Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu on Wednesday declared that there was no crack in his team.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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....

Is this our Enyimba? - The Punch - Fastnews Nigerian Sports

2008-09-27T03:52+0200

The likes of Romanus Ojinta,Vincent Enyeama, Seyi Ogunsanya, Obinna Nwaneri, Ekene Ezenwa, Joetex Frimpong, David Tyavkase, Ogbonna Okmiri, Onyekachi Okonkwo, Ajibade Omolade and Dele Aiyenugba will always love to see the club move up. Inspired by the then governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, Enyimba moved mountains in the African soccer scene.

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....

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.

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.

Unas 5,000 tareas quedaron afectadas por las lluvias en Uvilla y Tamayo

2008-09-27T02:13+0200

El director de la Defensa Civil considera necesario construir un muro para canalizar el Yaque del Sur a fin de evitar futuros desbordamientos

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.

Simon Schama on photographer Richard Avedon

2008-09-27T02:01+0200

Richard Avedon's portraits, taken over 50 years, present a chronicle of America. Simon Schama describes the artist at work

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

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....

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.

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.

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....

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....

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.

APGA Chairman Calls for Boycott of Constitution Review - AllAfrica Nigerian News

2008-09-27T00:51+0200

(Abuja) 26 September 2008 Posted to the web 26 September 2008 Chuks Ohuegbe Conscious of the fact that Nigeria is gradually sliding into a one-party state, the National Chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, has called for a boycott of the planned review of the 1999....

Ekweremadu Assures On Constitution Review Committee - AllAfrica Nigerian News

2008-09-27T00:51+0200

(Lagos) 26 September 2008 Posted to the web 26 September 2008 Lagos Against the backdrop of alleged plot by the House of Representatives to conduct a parallel review of the 1999 constitution, Chairman of the joint committee and Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu on Wednesday declared that there was no crack in his team.

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.

Chris Grayling: the Tory rottweiler who relishes getting his teeth into Labour flesh

2008-09-26T23:39+0200

Chris Grayling is David Cameron’s “attack dog”. If a minister is in trouble over expenses, or a Labour MP is facing questions over a business deal, word goes out from Notting Hill: “Off with the muzzle.” By day he is the Conservatives’ Work and Pensions spokesman, by night he has a roving role to savage Gordon Brown.

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

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.

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.

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, ...

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.

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.

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.

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"....

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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.

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, ...

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.

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

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.

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 exterior recolectar ayudas para Haití y Cuba

2008-09-26T18:22+0200

NUEVA YORK._ 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, países que recientemente sufrieron la devastación de amplias zonas por el paso de tormentas tropicales y un huracán.

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

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.

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

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....

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.

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.

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 ...

NYMEX-Natural gas slips with cash, crude, mild temps

2008-09-26T15:18+0200

NEW YORK NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures were expected to open about 15 to 18 cents lower on Friday, sliding along with weekend ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

Nigeria: Ekweremadu Assures On Constitution Review Committee

2008-09-26T12:51+0200

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.

Nigeria: APGA Chairman Calls for Boycott of Constitution Review

2008-09-26T12:21+0200

Conscious of the fact that Nigeria is gradually sliding into a one-party state, the National Chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, has called for a boycott of the planned review of the 1999 constitution by the National Assembly, alleging that it would only allow the....

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