71 immigrants drown Aug 28, 2008
Investigations were continuing, a police spokesperson told AFP. ... Some 1700 illegal immigrants landed on Malta in 2007, according to an AFP count. (iAfrica.com)
Race for Zambia's top job Aug 28, 2008
Former Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa AFP ... "Yes, I am standing," Magande told AFP when asked about his candidacy. (iAfrica.com)
Obama's teen fan base Aug 28, 2008
He told AFP that he has been an Obama fan "since January 2007," even before the Illinois senator declared his candidacy. He said Obama had a clear message on issues close to his heart such as health insurance arguing "Obama's plan is "much more practical" than Clinton's. "Since I was a little kid, I wanted to be in a convention. (iAfrica.com)
Brazilian prisoners die in blaze Aug 28, 2008
The fire occurred after a group of prisoners broke out of one section of the jail and entered another wing, officials told AFP news agency. They surrounded a rival gang and set their mattresses on fire, gutting the top floor of the wing. (Yahoo News -- Brazil)
Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Aug 28, 2008
Several of the HIV-infected children joined the 60 demonstrators outside the court, wearing mock military uniforms and carrying fake pistols, reports the AFP news agency. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi recently said he would not pardon the nurses in response to pressure from the West. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Snake bite leads to grisly find Aug 28, 2008
Nobukazu Kashiwagi, a 41-year-old port worker, was arrested for keeping the dangerous reptiles without proper permission, police told AFP.. His secret got out after he was bitten by an eastern green mamba, a highly venomous southeast African snake among the 51 he kept. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
GM's Volt into the blue Aug 28, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Ian PorterAugust 23, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Two-headed baby born in Bangladesh Aug 28, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Bangladeshi baby Kiron rests in a blanket at a hospital in Jessore. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Inmates need more mental health support: psychologist Aug 28, 2008
This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of UTC (Greenwich Mean Time). (Yahoo News -- Mental Health)
Scientist's embryo cloning faked Aug 28, 2008
"We will take over relevant evidence from the Seoul National University and decide on who will take up this case," Park Young-Soo, from the prosecutor general's office, told the French news agency AFP on Tuesday. Professor Colin Blakemore, chief executive of the UK Medical Research Council, said people should not use Dr Hwang's case to call for an end to stem cell research. (Yahoo News -- Cloning)
The New (Old) Russian Imperialism Aug 28, 2008
Viktor Drachev / AFP / Getty Article Tools. One Soviet-era joke went like this: the worker Ivanov "borrows" a set of spare parts from the stroller factory to make a buggy for his kid. (Time.com)
Is Pakistan's Zardari Mentally Fit? Aug 28, 2008
Pakistan People's Party / AFP / Getty Article Tools. Ten days before he stands for is coming face to face with his controversial past. (Time.com)
Policemen targeted as 10 killed in Pakistan attack Aug 28, 2008
BANNU, Pakistan (AFP) - A bomb attack targeting policemen killed 10 people in northwest Pakistan on Thursday as Taliban-inspired violence threatened to exacerbate political instability in the nuclear-armed nation ... "The explosives were packed in a white car parked on the roadside and detonated through a remote control. It has left a crater in the ground," Bannu police chief Masood Khan Afridi told AFP. ... 2005 AFP. All rights reserved. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Survivor: Madrid plane lacked power Aug 27, 2008
Pedro Armestre / AFP - Getty Images. Europe video. (MSNBC -- International)
Clinton die-hards voice anger in convention protest... Aug 27, 2008
"We're here to tell the Democratic leadership that it's not okay to ignore 18 million voices," Long told AFP, referring to the tally of votes accumulated by Clinton in the primary battle ... Copyright AFP 2008, AFP stories and photos shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. (The Drudge Report)
* FEATURE: Austrian program brings Sherpas to learn management skills in the Alps Aug 27, 2008
AFP, LIENZ, AUSTRIA Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008, Page 6. A pretty, young Asian woman with a big smile and long, black hair bows with her hands in prayer, the Nepalese way, as she greets her guests and welcomes them to the Austrian Alps. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Despite a looming recession, pet fashion is all the rage Aug 27, 2008
By Paola Messana AFP, NEW YORK Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008, Page 13. Its a dogs life during hard economic times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bayer second-quarter profit off 13% Aug 27, 2008
FRANKFURT (AFP) - The German pharmaceutical and chemicals group Bayer posted a 13-percent drop in second-quarter net profit on Wednesday but said it reflected a one-off item and that the business itself had grown. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Bristol-Myers seeks to buy remainder of ImClone Aug 27, 2008
NEW YORK (AFP) - Bristol-Myers Squibb, the US pharmaceuticals group, said Thursday it has offered to buy its biotechnology partner ImClone Systems in an all-cash deal worth around 4. 5 billion dollars. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Senderos set to join Flamini at AC Milan Aug 27, 2008
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City chairman says Thaksin wont quit club Aug 27, 2008
City chairman says Thaksin wont quit club. Web search enhanced by. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Clinton tells Democrats to unite behind Obama Aug 27, 2008
DENVER, Colorado (AFP) - Hillary Clinton ordered her grieving supporters to unite behind Democratic nominee Barack Obama, in an emotional final act to her White House quest which fell just short of history ... Targetstreams Streama2P converts AFP data and resources to a PDF. Streama2P was written to be extremely fast and efficient so that companies can perform real-time AFP To PDF conversions ... Reliable and accurate viewing and search of your AFP files. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Clinton calls for Democratic unity Aug 27, 2008
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Number of uninsured Americans declines modestly Aug 27, 2008
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Cat survives being walled in under bath for 7 weeks Aug 27, 2008
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Cancer cluster confirmed in northeast Pennsylvania Aug 27, 2008
Secondary Navigation. By MICHAEL RUBINKAM, Associated Press Writer Mon Aug 25, 10:11 PM ET. (Yahoo News)
Why Do We Get Baggy Eyes? Aug 27, 2008
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Mozambique organ scam 'cover up' Aug 27, 2008
"There is a huge effort to cover up what is going on," she said in Lisbon airport, AFP news agency reported. Mozambican officials deny there is any evidence of a trade in human organs. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
'Baby-killer' on trial Aug 27, 2008
"Susan F. has denied having killed the children and told police they died a natural death," court spokesperson Altfrid Luthe told AFP.. Suspicion first arose when she failed to bring her daughter Celine, born in 2002, for a pre-school medical examination. (iAfrica.com)
Jet plunges over France Aug 27, 2008
"I sent my mum a text (phone message): 'I love you and I am going down'," Charlotte Thorthon, a 22-year-old British medical student, told AFP. "I called her half an hour later and she couldn't believe I was OK.". Sixteen people were taken to hospital for ear problems after flight FR9336 made an emergency landing at Limoges airport in central France but were later discharged. (iAfrica.com)
Oil prices climb above $117 on Hurricane Gustav Aug 27, 2008
"An Israeli national was abducted in the city yesterday (Tuesday). We are still checking the details of the incident," Rivers state police spokeswoman Rita Abbey told AFP.. She said no group had claimed responsibility for the abduction, the latest to hit the restive oil region in recent months. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hostages held in Indian Kashmir: army Aug 27, 2008
"They are holding seven people, including women and children," army spokesman SD Goswami told AFP from the stand-off on the outskirts of Hindu-dominated Jammu city. "We have killed one of the three militants but now we are appealing them to release the hostages," he said, adding that local imams were also asking for them to be freed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Scientist's embryo cloning faked Aug 27, 2008
"We will take over relevant evidence from the Seoul National University and decide on who will take up this case," Park Young-Soo, from the prosecutor general's office, told the French news agency AFP on Tuesday. Professor Colin Blakemore, chief executive of the UK Medical Research Council, said people should not use Dr Hwang's case to call for an end to stem cell research. (Yahoo News -- Cloning)
Toxic Metals Found in Ayurvedic Medicines Aug 27, 2008
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Body of abducted Japanese aid worker found: official Aug 27, 2008
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AFP) - Police on Wednesday found the bullet-riddled body of a Japanese aid worker kidnapped the day before in eastern Afghanistan, a district governor said. "He has been shot several times," Kuz Kunar district governor Malim Mashouq told AFP. ... "Yes they (police) have found him, unfortunately dead," deputy manager Noor Zaman of the group in eastern Nangarhar province told AFP.. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Bark-Free, Tree Man Resumes Normal Life Aug 26, 2008
He told AFP by phone that he hopes to reunite with his teenage children, who are currently living with relatives. "Now I can live with my children," Dede said. (Fox News)
Drought stricken, Iran buys US wheat for first time in 27 years... Aug 26, 2008
Although Iran is subject to a growing number of sanctions imposed by Western countries that want Tehran to suspend its nuclear enrichment program, these US grain exports, like those of medications, are "legal and encouraged," a State Department spokesman, Robert McInturff, told AFP. ... Copyright AFP 2008, AFP stories and photos shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. (The Drudge Report)
Obama dilemma as celebrities descend on Denver... Aug 26, 2008
"Being popular should be a good thing if you're running for president," Boyd told AFP. "If John McCain could draw 250,000 people in Berlin, he would do it. If he could fill up a football stadium at his convention, he would do it.". "I think Obama could very easily say 'What's wrong with being popular? There's nothing wrong with being a talented public speaker who can captivate a large crowd.'". (The Drudge Report)
* No chance for climbers missing in Alps Aug 26, 2008
DEEP SNOW: Around 30 people have died in this years summer season in accidents in the French Alps, most of them in Mont Blanc, and another 60 have perished in Italy AFP, CHAMONIX, FRANCE Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008, Page 6. Members of a rescue team of the French Gendarmerie, aided by dogs and a helicopter, search for missing mountain climbers at Mont Blanc, Haute Savoie, France, on Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Richards injured in City victory Aug 26, 2008
KNOCKED OUT: England defender Micah Richards was involved in a clash of heads with Tal Ben Haim before Manchester City put three past the Hammers AFP, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008, Page 20. Manchester Citys convincing 3-0 Premier League victory over 10-man West Ham United on Sunday might have impressed Fabio Capello, but Micah Richards hospitalization caused concern. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Ten die in Guatemalan plane crash, four survive Aug 26, 2008
AFP AND AP, GUATEMALA CITY Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008, Page 7. Ten people, including five Americans, were killed and four others were injured on Sunday when a propeller aircraft crashed on a hill near El Puente, east of Guatemala City, officials said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* South Korea starts review of HSBC bid for Korea Exchange Aug 26, 2008
AFP, SEOUL Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008, Page 10. South Koreas financial watchdog said yesterday it has started a long-delayed review of HSBCs bid to buy Korea Exchange Bank (KEB), after the global giant submitted updated documents on the deal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bayer second-quarter profit off 13% Aug 26, 2008
FRANKFURT (AFP) - The German pharmaceutical and chemicals group Bayer posted a 13-percent drop in second-quarter net profit on Wednesday but said it reflected a one-off item and that the business itself had grown. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Dollar soars against euro, sterling Aug 26, 2008
LONDON (AFP) - The dollar scored a six-month high against the euro and a two-year peak against the British pound on Tuesday, as dealers digested evidence of slowing economic growth in Europe. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
McCain Attacks Obama's Stance on Abortion Aug 26, 2008
McCain Attacks Obama's Stance on Abortion - Yahoo. Secondary Navigation. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
European deaths may outnumber births from 2015 Aug 26, 2008
AFP - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago. Reuters - 2 hours, 43 minutes ago. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Victims of Britain's tainted blood scandal speak Aug 26, 2008
AFP - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago. Reuters - Tue Aug 26, 7:09 AM ET. (Yahoo News)
Mozambique organ scam 'cover up' Aug 26, 2008
"There is a huge effort to cover up what is going on," she said in Lisbon airport, AFP news agency reported. Mozambican officials deny there is any evidence of a trade in human organs. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
US out of Iraq by 2011 Aug 26, 2008
On Friday, the chief Iraqi negotiator Mohammed al-Haj Hammoud told AFP that the security pact had been finalised by both sides and had already been approved by Bush. He said that under the 27-point deal all American combat troops will be withdrawn from Iraqi cities by next June ahead of a complete withdrawal by 2011. (iAfrica.com)
25 killed in Darfur camp Aug 26, 2008
"The government forces still surround the camp. There is no fighting now but tension is high throughout the camp," Mohamed told AFP by telephone ... "Later, they opened fire on the eastern side of the camp. We have 27 confirmed dead, including five women and two children," he told AFP.. (iAfrica.com)
Face transplants successful Aug 26, 2008
Shortly after the operation, Li told AFP by telephone that he was "very confident" that he would recover. The farmer, who was attacked while looking for a stray sheep, experienced three acute episodes during which his immune system tried to reject the tissue, but doctors managed to control them with the use of steroids and drugs. (iAfrica.com)
Brazilian prisoners die in blaze Aug 26, 2008
The fire occurred after a group of prisoners broke out of one section of the jail and entered another wing, officials told AFP news agency. They surrounded a rival gang and set their mattresses on fire, gutting the top floor of the wing. (Yahoo News -- Brazil)
Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Aug 26, 2008
Several of the HIV-infected children joined the 60 demonstrators outside the court, wearing mock military uniforms and carrying fake pistols, reports the AFP news agency. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi recently said he would not pardon the nurses in response to pressure from the West. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Inmates need more mental health support: psychologist Aug 26, 2008
This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of UTC (Greenwich Mean Time). (Yahoo News -- Mental Health)
More Top Stories Asia Pacific Headlines Aug 26, 2008
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AFP) - Unknown assailants kidnapped a Japanese man as he visited a development project in eastern Afghanistan Tuesday, police said, in the latest in a series of attacks on aid workers. The man was snatched outside the city of Jalalabad in the eastern province of Nangarhar at about 6:30 am, provincial police spokesman Gharfor Khan told AFP. ... "He was kidnapped from a field next to a stream when he arrived to work on a water supply project," Khan told AFP.. (Yahoo! Asia News)
71 dead in Kyrgyzstanjet crash Aug 25, 2008
Vyacheslav Oseledko / AFP - Getty ImagesRescuers work near the wreckage of aBoeing 737 operated by Itek Airthat crashed shortly after takeoff from the Kyrgyzstan capital of Bishkek on Sunday. . (MSNBC -- International)
Israel poised to free prisoners Aug 25, 2008
"Our reception of the prisoners tomorrow will be like a national wedding," he was quoted as saying by AFP news agency on Sunday. Correspondents say it is rare for Israel to free convicted killers of its citizens. (BBC News)
Hopes fade for avalanche victims Aug 25, 2008
Originally there were reported to be 10 people missing, but police later revised that figure to eight, the AFP news agency reported ... "It's probable, according to statements made to us, that the climbers roped together were on the path up the mountain, and in the place where the block of ice tumbled down," Eric Fournier, the mayor of nearby Chamonix, told AFP.. (BBC News)
NYT: Anxiety greets Dems in Denver Aug 25, 2008
Robyn Beck / AFP - Getty ImagesA vendor sells Barack Obama buttons on a street in Denver onSunday as thecity prepares for the Democratic National Convention. . (MSNBC -- Race)
Helena Bonham Carter's relatives killed Aug 25, 2008
People - Entertainment - theage. The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. (The Age)
Teen survives plane crash Aug 25, 2008
According to official documents, the dead were Americans Alan Jensen, Zachary Jensen, Cody Odekirk, John Carter and Jeff Retter, and Guatemalans Lidia Silva, Javier Rabanales, Walfred Rabanales, and the pilot and copilot Monica Bonilla and Fernando Estrada, AFP reported. Agencies and Arjun Ramachandran. (Sydney Morning Herald)
* Andriy Shevchenko agrees terms with former club Milan Aug 25, 2008
CIAO: AC Milans vice president Adriano Galliani said the Ukrainian made a mistake when he left Milan and his record at Chelsea seems to vindicate him AP AND AFP, LONDON Monday, Aug 25, 2008, Page 18. Andriy Shevchenkos miserable spell at Chelsea is nearing an end after AC Milan agreed to re-sign the striker if he passes a medical examination today. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Researchers find mutations behind childhood cancer Aug 25, 2008
AFP, PARIS Monday, Aug 25, 2008, Page 6. Researchers have identified the hereditary gene mutations behind a deadly form of childhood cancer, opening the way to genetic tests in high-risk families, a study released yesterday showed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* GYMNASTICS RHYTHMIC: Russia win third straight rhythmic gymnastics gold Aug 25, 2008
AFP, BEIJING Monday, Aug 25, 2008, Page 19. Bronze medalists Belarus perform with hoops during the rhythmic gymnastics group competition in Beijing yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bayer second-quarter profit off 13% Aug 25, 2008
FRANKFURT (AFP) - The German pharmaceutical and chemicals group Bayer posted a 13-percent drop in second-quarter net profit on Wednesday but said it reflected a one-off item and that the business itself had grown. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
