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The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:30

Kammy hits a high note

SKY SPORTS pundit takes to the stage with unbelievable display


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:30

Dimi: stars will fetch $1million$

DIMITRI MASCARENHAS has tipped Freddie and KP to cash in on the IPL


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:30

Porto guilty of match fixing

FORMER Champions League winners Porto found guilty of match fixing


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:30

Grant and young barclays awards

Manager And Player Of The Month For April


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:30

Climate change in arctic action

RETREATING glaciers show first hand the effects of climate change in Alaska


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:30

Burrell escapes perjury probe

PAUL Burrell will not face a police investigation over perjury allegations


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:30

Gordon to quit his nightmare

IS potty-mouthed pan meister about to say F-off to any more Kitchen Nightmares?


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:30

Tornado on wisteria lane

LYNETTE and Bree rebuild their lives after the tornado


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:30

Dirty sexy money preview

BRIAN has a crisis of faith following a shock discovery


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:30

Tricks to tackle food waste

BRITS throw away £10 billion worth of food a year, but how can you reduce your leftovers?


Reuters - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:06

Players unhappy as spain choose madrid for davis cup semi

MADRID - The Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) went against the wishes of the players and chose Madrid as the venue for their Davis Cup semi-final against the United States in September.


Reuters - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:06

European commission backs kyoto co2 trading reform

COLOGNE, Germany - The European Commission says it is standing by a desire to overhaul UN-led carbon trading rules to make it more difficult for developing nations to earn carbon offsets from cutting greennhouse gas emissions.


Reuters - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:06

Brazil warns eu on green biofuel controls

BRASILIA - Brazil will contest any attempt by the European Union to place limits on biofuel exports because of environmental concerns, a senior Brazilian official said on Friday.


Reuters - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:59:06

Microsoft appeals against eu fine

BRUSSELS - Microsoft said on Friday it was appealing against a record 899 million euro ($1.39 billion) fine imposed by the European Commission for using high prices to discourage software competition.


Mirror - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:57

Latest pictures: uma thurman to be sued by cosmetics giant lancome

Kill Bill actress Uma Thurman is being sued by cosmetics giant Lancome, the French firm has confirmed.


Mirror - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:57

R. kelly on trial for child porn charges

Six years after he was charged with videotaping himself having sex with an underage girl, R&B superstar R. Kelly went on trial on Friday, with his alleged victim prepared to deny she is not the person on the tape.


Metro - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:33

Tremlett shines for lions

Chris Tremlett emerged from a disappointing winter to press his claims for an England recall with an eye-catching display for the Lions against New Zealand.


Metro - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:33

Wenger: club comes first

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned any player who may be contemplating their Arsenal future that "what is good for the club" will always come first.


Metro - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:33

Awards for grant and young

Chelsea boss Avram Grant has been named Barclays Manager of the Month - just two days before his side attempt to clinch the Premier League title.


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Avalanche sever ties with coach joel quenneville

By Dan Friedell, USA TODAY The Colorado Avalanche announced today via a press release that Joel Quenneville will not return to coach the team next season.Joel Quenneville will not return as head coach of Colorado Avalanche The Canadian PressWild hikes ticket prices for next season Bizjournals.comcbs4denver.com


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Scouts inc. update: jazz vs. lakers, game 3 - nba

By David Thorpe As the Jazz face their second must-win game of this postseason (Game 6 vs. the Rockets being the first), they are challenged with a task that few teams have been able to solve: stopping Kobe Bryant and his teammates.Boozer unable to hold his ground against Lakers FOXSports.comJerry Sloan keeps it rolling for 20 years as Utah coach Los Angeles TimesBetUs.com - Rotoworld.com - Sports Network - New York Times


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Fist pumps and roar draw ire of indians

By JOSHUA ROBINSON Until this week, Joba Chamberlain entered games at Yankee Stadium with an air of invincibility about him - much like the one exuded by closer Mariano Rivera, who is 17 years his senior.Pettitte, Robertson to face off on TBS MLB.comCelebrating with a fist pump makes sports fun NewsdayNew York Daily News - Boston Herald - Washington Post - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Churchill to cut purses 20 percent

By Matt Hegarty Churchill Downs Inc. plans to cut overnight purses 20 percent across-the-board beginning on Wednesday, the company announced on Friday, citing a downturn of business because of its inability to send its signal to several national ...Churchill Downs cuts purses by 20%, citing simulcast signal dispute ForbesChurchill Downs cuts overnight purses 20% Thoroughbred TimesCasino City Times - BloodHorse - Louisville Courier-Journal - Bizjournals.com


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Kolzig not returning to caps

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Washington Capitals goaltender Olaf Kolzig has said that he will not be returning to the team he has spent his entire NHL career with, according to a report on Friday.Netminder Kolzig leaving NHL Capitals after 17 years: report AFPA Net Loss For Washington Washington PostSBR Forum - TSN.ca


Google En - HiTech - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Office 2007 sp1 to hit automatic update on june 16

By Emil Protalinski | Published: May 09, 2008 - 10:48AM CT Last December, Microsoft released Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Office 2007, much earlier than was originally announced by the company.Office 2007 SP1 Begins Auto-Rollout in June PC MagazineMicrosoft to release Office 2007 SP1 via Automatic Update in June BetaNewsInformationWeek - Computerworld - Register - PC Pro


Google En - HiTech - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Failed power adapters spark settlement from apple

By Jacqui Cheng | Published: May 09, 2008 - 11:27AM CT Almost anyone who has ever owned an iBook or PowerBook is painfully familiar with those pain-in-the-ass power adapters that were constantly breaking, fraying, and sometimes even sparking.Apple to Provide Refunds for Notebook Power Adapters? Mac RumorsApple to pay users of faulty adapters Bizjournals.comThe Mac Observer - Macworld UK - Laptop Logic


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Canadian train quarantined after woman dies on board

TORONTO, Ontario (AP) -- A passenger train was placed under quarantine Friday in northern Ontario after an undetermined illness left one woman dead and at least 10 other people sick.Train quarantined in Ontario with mystery illness The Associated PressOne dead, 280 quarantined on Canadian train Reuters IndiaUnited Press International - Bloomberg - AFP - International Herald Tribune


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Russia puts tanks and missiles back in red square parade

MOSCOW (AP) - Russia showcased its military might and youthful new president to the world Friday, as heavy tanks and missile launchers rumbled across Red Square in a Victory Day parade for the first time since the Soviet era.Video: Russia parades its military might AlJazeeraEnglishRussia Holds First Red Square Military Parade Since Soviet Collapse Voice of AmericaTimes Online - Washington Post - Hindu - Monsters and Critics.com


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

New signs of attacks in zimbabwe as mbeki arrives

By CELIA W. DUGGER JOHANNESBURG - President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa arrived in Zimbabwe on Friday for talks with the country’s longtime leader, Robert Mugabe, as fresh evidence emerged that forces sponsored by Mr.Zimbabwe: Hunger Drives Post-Election Violence, Deepens Poverty AllAfrica.comZimbabwe violence escalates Christian Science MonitorVoice of America - Wall Street Journal - BBC News - AFP


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Josef fritzl requests a visit from his wife

By Andreas Sam in Vienna Josef Fritzl has requested a visit from his wife after an Austrian court extended his remand custody. After spending almost two weeks in a remand prison, Fritzl reportedly declared his wish to receive visits his wife, ...Josef Fritzl could be charged with murder Times OnlineFritzl recalls start of incest family United Press InternationalInternational Herald Tribune - Reuters - The Associated Press - Monsters and Critics.com


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Kostunica warns of treason on eve of serbian vote

By Dan Bilefsky BELGRADE: As a rousing partisan battle song played and torches flared up across a giant stage, the nationalist prime minister of Serbia, Vojislav Kostunica, warned several thousand supporters this week they would be caving in to treason ...Election in Serbia may cripple hunt for Gen. Ratko Mladic The Associated PressSerbia adopts EU, Russia deals ahead of crunch polls AFPChristian Science Monitor - CNN - Reuters - Monsters and Critics.com


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Chile volcano residents removed

Chilean police and troops have evacuated the remaining residents of areas affected by the Chaiten volcano, which has erupting for the past week.Chile gives volcano holdouts ultimatum to flee Reuters UKChile volcanic eruption at critical stage: Expert ReutersCNN - The Associated Press - Voice of America - BBC News


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Student dead at crash scene was murdered

By DAVID SCHOETZ A 20-year-old North Carolina college student found dead next to her car at the edge of a wooded river embankment was murdered, authorities announced Thursday.Mystery Surrounds Death of UNC Student FOXNewsLoved ones remember UNCC sophomore Charlotte ObserverGaston Gazette - News 14 Carolina - WCNC (subscription) - WSOCtv.com


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Citigroup plans to shed about $400 billion of assets (update5)

By Josh Fineman May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. Chief Executive Officer Vikram Pandit plans to get rid of about $400 billion of assets over the next three years as he starts to whittle away at the company built by Sanford ``Sandy' Weill.Citigroup could lose status as biggest US bank by assets MarketWatch$500 billion on the block - Citigroup CNNMoney.comForbes - The Associated Press - New York Times - Reuters


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Circuit city opens books to blockbuster

By John Simons, writer (Fortune) -- After a several weeks of playing coy, Circuit City has agreed to allow potential suitor Blockbuster to review its books, setting in motion the process of putting itself up for sale.Circuit City Opens Its Books to Blockbuster New York TimesIcahn, Keyes Letters Wall Street JournalBloomberg - MarketWatch - Bizjournals.com - TheStreet.com


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

An analogy gone too far?

Yes, Hillary Clinton was publicly pulling for Eight Belles, the filly who finished second in the Kentucky Derby, but then broke both front ankles and was euthanized on the track, in front of a national TV audience.Barack Obama plays a new number Los Angeles TimesClinton: Michigan, Florida wins should stand Washington TimesHouston Chronicle - ABC News - CNN International - New York Times


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Arthritis is a potential barrier to physical activity for adults ...

ScienceDaily (May 8, 2008) - People with diagnosed diabetes are nearly twice as likely to have arthritis, and the inactivity caused by arthritis hinders the successful management of both diseases, according to a new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly ...Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics Washington PostMore than half of US diabetics have arthritis The Associated PressReuters - eFluxMedia - Xinhua - Chicago Sun-Times


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Oil: after hitting $126, is $150 far behind

Crude futures continue to explore the upper price reaches, but getting too much further might not happen so easily. By Catherine Clifford, CNNMoney.Oil rises above $126 a barrel International Herald TribuneGas jumps above $3.67, oil passes $126 on Venezuela concerns The Associated PressMarketWatch - OIL Marketer - MLive.com - CNNMoney.com


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Update 1-esmark says arcelormittal suit "frivolous"

NEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - Steel producer and distributor Esmark Inc (ESMK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) branded as "frivolous" on Friday a breach of contract lawsuit brought by ArcelorMittal (ISPA.Esmark says ArcelorMittal suit "frivolous" ForbesArcelorMittal sues Esmark over aborted steel mill sale Chicago TribuneMetals News&Prices - WTRF - EasyBourse.com - Economic Times


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Ama calls for limits on drug ads

NEW YORK - Drug makers, including Pfizer Inc. and Merck&Co., have deceptively marketed their products to the public, showing the need to limit drug advertisements, lawmakers and the American Medical Association said.Drug companies defend TV ads critics call misleading USA TodayTop lawmaker reprimands drugmakers over ads ReutersThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Forbes - CNNMoney.com - MedPage Today


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 13:58:19

Paedophile charges

US authorities yesterday arrested a 58-year-old man on paedophilia charges, just two days after Interpol launched an international hunt for a man photographed sexually abusing Asian boys.Interpol snares high-profile perv suspect in its Web Boston HeraldPedophile suspect found in NJ; played Santa, painted faces The Associated PressBBC News - CNN - ABC News - WDEF News 12


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:35

Klitschko carrot for peter

WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter will take on former title holder Vitali Klitschko later this year, according to reports.


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:35

Porto deducted six points

Porto have been deducted six points by Portuguese football authorities for attempting to fix league matches.


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:35

Harry laughs off exit talk

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has laughed off suggestions he could leave the club.


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:35

Coppell leaves future in doubt

Steve Coppell has refused to confirm if he will remain as Reading manager if they are relegated on Sunday.


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:35

Mcleish laments lost points

Alex McLeish admits the lack of a winning edge at home could cost the club its Premier League status.


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:35

Grant and young scoop prizes

Avram Grant has been named Manager of the Month for April, while Ashley Young has been named Player of the Month.


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:35

Smith focused on terrors

Walter Smith insists his side will be fully focused on the task in hand when they meet Dundee United.


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:35

Webber takes the blame

Mark Webber has apologised to the Red Bull team for crashing heavily in Friday practice for the Turkish Grand Prix.


Sky Sports - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:35

Dee-day for tajaaweed

Tajaaweed came with a powerful late run to snatch a thrilling victory in the Addleshaw Goddard Dee Stakes.


Reuters - HiTech - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:31

Pirates director to turn bioshock game into film

SAN FRANCISCO - Take-Two Interactive Software Inc said on Friday that "Pirates of the Caribbean" director Gore Verbinski will make a movie version of "BioShock", its hit video game about an underwater utopia gone disastrously wrong.


Reuters - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:31

R. kelly on trial for child pornography charges

CHICAGO - Six years after he was charged with videotaping himself having sex with an underage girl, R&B superstar R. Kelly went on trial on Friday, with his alleged victim prepared to deny she is not the person on the tape.


Reuters - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:31

Global cooling theories put scientists on guard

LONDON - A new study suggesting a possible lull in manmade global warming has raised fears of a reduced urgency to battle climate change.


Mirror - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:22

Football: archive: final day drama from the past

See how events unfolded the last time the title race went right to the wire


Mirror - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:22

British businessman feared abducted in philippines

A British businessman is believed to have been kidnapped in the Philippines, according to reports.


Mirror - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:22

House explosion: mystery purple liquid poured through letterbox before blast

Detectives investigating an explosion at a house which killed a man, have revealed a mystery purple liquid was poured through the letterbox just hours before the blast.


Mirror - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:59:22

Mccartney divorce set to be finalised

Paul McCartney and his estranged wife Heather Mills are scheduled to return to High Court on Monday for their divorce to be formally finalised.


Metro - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:57

Unthinkable role for samuel?

Samuel L Jackson has reportedly signed up for nuclear thriller Unthinkable.


Metro - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:57

Burrell will not face perjury probe

Paul Burrell will not be formally investigated for perjury following claims he did not tell the "whole truth" to the inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.


Metro - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:57

Erhahon killers handed life terms

Three teenage gang members have been given life sentences for murdering an innocent 14-year-old boy to "earn their spurs".


Metro - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:57

Charities in plea to burma generals

The Burmese government is delaying efforts by aid agencies to help those affected by the cyclone, charities have warned.


Independent - International - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:45

Burma authorities approve single us aid aircraft

Authorities in Burma have given approval for a US military aircraft carrying relief supplies to land in the country on Monday, the White House and a US military official said today.


Independent - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:45

Ebay motors

If you want a buy or sell a car these days you can’t possibly ignore Ebay. It’s one of the first places that you surf to and the sheer number and variety of motors on offer is incredible. Whatever you want from an old Minibus with no reserve to a 2007 Mega City Electric car with a starting bid of £8000, it’s probably there.


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Federer falls in rome quarters

Rome, Italy (Sports Network) - World No. 1 superstar Roger Federer suffered a quarterfinal setback Friday at the hands of gritty Czech Radek Stepanek at the $3.5 million Italian Masters, a clay-court French Open tune- up.Federer upset by Stepanek in Rome The Associated PressStepanek shocks Federer in Rome Master tennis AFPThe Press Association - International Herald Tribune - ESPN - Setanta Sports


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Boozer unable to hold his ground against lakers

by Mike Kahn As the Utah Jazz are mercifully allowed to come home for the next two games of the Western Conference semifinals, there is no truth to the rumor that there is an all-points bulletin out for Carlos Boozer.Jerry Sloan keeps it rolling for 20 years as Utah coach Los Angeles TimesBoozer admits he is in a shooting slump Rotoworld.comSports Network - ESPN - New York Times - The Associated Press


Google En - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Churchill downs cuts overnight purses 20%

by Frank Angst With horsemen blocking Churchill Downs from importing its simulcast signal to most advance deposit wagering outlets, the Louisville track on Friday announced plans for a 20% purse cut to begin on May 14.Churchill Downs forced to cut purses Casino City TimesChurchill to cut purses 20 percent Daily Racing Form (subscription)Forbes - Bizjournals.com - BloodHorse - Louisville Courier-Journal


Google En - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

R. kelly arrives at chicago courthouse for pornography trial

CHICAGO (AP) - R. Kelly arrived at a Cook County courthouse Friday to face child pornography charges filed after a videotape allegedly showed him having sex with a girl as young as 13.Judge denies motion to delay trial Chicago Sun-TimesJudge hints that proceeding will start Friday as scheduled Chicago TribuneBBC News - eFluxMedia - WBBM780 - E! Online


Google En - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Sopranos creator plans feature film

by Orlando Parfitt, IGN UK UK, May 9, 2008 - The Sopranos creator David Chase has signed on to write, direct and produce his first film for Paramount, according to Variety.Sopranos Mastermind Sees the Big Picture E! Online"Sopranos" creator signs deal for first film ReutersVariety - Hollywood Reporter - Digital Spy - Contactmusic.com


Google En - HiTech - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Microsoft to release office 2007 sp1 via automatic update in june

By Scott M. Fulton, III, BetaNews Five months after the first service pack for Office 2007 was made generally available to customers, the company has determined it will be safe to provide it over its automatic update service.Office 2007 SP1 to hit Automatic Update on June 16 Ars TechnicaOffice 2007 SP1 Begins Auto-Rollout in June PC MagazineInformationWeek - Computerworld - Register - PC Pro


Google En - HiTech - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Gran turismo series shipments hit 50 million

Shipments of the Gran Turismo series of car racing games edged past the 50 million unit mark at the end of April, Sony said Friday.Gran Turismo Series Ships 50 Million Units Worldwide GamasutraGran Turismo 5 Prologue PS3 helps series pass 50M mark Punch JumpI4U - San Diego Union Tribune - dBTechno - MCV


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Russia parades military might

By CJ CHIVERS MOSCOW - Nuclear missile launchers and columns of tanks rolled through Red Square Friday in a display of martial hardware not seen in front of the Kremlin since the waning days of the Soviet Union.Video: Russia parades its military might AlJazeeraEnglishRussia Holds First Red Square Military Parade Since Soviet Collapse Voice of AmericaTimes Online - Washington Post - Hindu - Monsters and Critics.com


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Train quarantined in ontario after mystery illness hits passengers ...

AP FOLEYET, Ontario: Authorities say one person is dead and several others are ill on board a train that has been placed under quarantine in northern Ontario after the outbreak of a mystery illness.Canadian train in quarantine after death, illness Reuters IndiaCanadian train in quarantine after death, illness ReutersThe Associated Press - Bloomberg - AFP - Canada.com


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Chinese president bids farewell to japanese emperor akihito

TOKYO, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao bid farewell to Japanese Emperor Akihito Friday morning before leaving Tokyo for his following stops of the "warm spring" Japan trip.Chinese leader seeks Japanese help on environment AFPANALYSIS-Publics still cool as Japan, China pursue warm ties Reuters UKMonsters and Critics.com - The Associated Press - Reuters - BBC News


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

4 more superdelegates back obama

The endorsements further narrow the superdelegate margin -- and by one count give Obama the edge -- as he and Clinton head west to campaign in Oregon.Obama picks up 4 superdelegates, union endorsement The Associated PressObama Takes Lead in Superdelegate Tally ABC NewsBloomberg - Voice of America - Washington Post - CNN


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Us economy: trade deficit narrows as imports fall (update1)

By Bob Willis May 9 (Bloomberg) -- US demand for imported goods slumped in March, overwhelming the impact of the first export decline in more than a year and causing the American trade deficit to shrink more than forecast.Trade gap narrows to $58.2 billion on fewer imports MarketWatchTrade gap narrows in March CNNMoney.comNew York Times - Forbes - Reuters - The Associated Press


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Oil over $126, new peak for 5th straight day

By Santosh Menon LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices leapt to a new peak of more than $126 a barrel on Friday, hitting a record for the fifth straight session, in a market given an additional spur by tight supplies of diesel.Oil surpasses $126 per barrel ahead of US driving season The Associated PressOil hits record highs above 126 dollars AFPBloomberg - Zee News - GulfNews - OIL Marketer


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Turmoil taking toll on europe, according to ecb bank survey

By MARCUS WALKER BERLIN -- A new European Central Bank survey of bank lending in the euro currency zone suggests the global financial-market turmoil that started last summer is now taking a direct toll on corporate Europe.European Bonds Rise as Traders Raise Rate-Cut Bets, Stocks Fall BloombergDollar under pressure as crude surges to new high MarketWatchAFP - Forbes - Times Online - New York Times


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

5th update: sanofi-aventis vows to defend plavix patents

By Alice Dore and Hans Schoemaker PARIS -(Dow Jones)- Sanofi-Aventis (SNY) Friday vowed to defend patents for its second-biggest product Plavix after Schweizerhall Holding AG (SWHN.Generic Upstart Rattles Sanofi ForbesSchweizerhall says near generic Plavix launch MarketWatchWall Street Journal - Bloomberg - Reuters - FiercePharma


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Focus: european electrical goods market faces best buy assualt

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- The European electrical goods sector, particularly beleaguered DSG International PLC (DSGI.LN) of Britain, faces further trading pressure as US giant Best Buy Co.Best Buy and Carphone Warehouse in joint venture International Herald TribuneBest Buy to Control the Carphone Deal Wall Street JournalBloomberg - The Associated Press - Bizjournals.com - TrustedReviews


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Google to roll out new video adverts on youtube

Google, the search giant, has said it will introduce new types of online advertisements in an attempt to increase revenues at YouTube, the video-sharing website it owns.Google keen on greater Yahoo ties BBC NewsGoogle sees YouTube products soon; warm on Yahoo ReutersThe Associated Press - CNNMoney.com - New York Times - The Money Times


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Rocky parent ew scripps oks plan to divide company

The parent of the Rocky Mountain News will split itself into two separate publicly traded companies this summer. The board of Cincinnati-based EW Scripps Co.Scripps board approves split into cable, newspaper companies Houston ChronicleEW Scripps OKs separation into 2 companies, sets 1-for-3 reverse split ForbesEditor&Publisher - RTT News - Cincinnati Enquirer - Earthtimes (press release)


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Report: depressed teens, marijuana a dangerous mix

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Teenagers who use marijuana put themselves at higher risks for serious mental health problems, including worsening depression, schizophrenia, anxiety and suicide, according to a new White House report.Drugs, teens, pot are dangerous mix The Associated PressTeen Marijuana Use Linked to Later Illness Washington PostScience Daily (press release)


Google En - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:41

Fossella’s hometown paper calls for resignation

By Jonathan P. Hicks One of the most notable features in the week-long saga of Representative Vito J. Fossella is the clear reluctance on the part of his fellow politicians, Democrat or Republican, to weigh in on the matter publicly.Staten Island Advance calls on Rep. Vito Fossella to resign NewsdayNY Congressman Acknowledges Affair, Child Washington PostNY1 - New York Daily News - The Associated Press


Eurosport US - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:40

Stepanek stuns federer

Czech Radek Stepanek eliminates world number one Roger Federer 7-6 (5) 7-6 (8) to reach the semi-finals of the Rome Masters.


Daily Mail - International - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:20

glazer accounts reveal manchester united suffered £60m loss last year as debts reach £760m

Manchester United may be chasing a League and Champions League double on the pitch but their financial results show the club are sinking deeper into debt and posted a significant loss last year


Daily Mail - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:20

jam session as amy winehouse wanders the motorway when traffic grinds to a halt

Where Amy Winehouse goes, chaos follows. The troubled star caused something of a spectacle on the M40 today after she found herself stuck in a traffic jam. Not content to sit patiently in her car, the Rehab singer roamed the motorway, giving drivers more than they bargained for as she went from car to car in an effort to scrounge a cigarette to pass the time


Daily Mail - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:20

clothes show host louise redknapp pregnant with baby no.2

Former Eternal singer Louise Redknapp is three months pregnant with her second child. The 33-year-old is stunned she conceived just weeks after she started with trying for a baby with husband Jamie Redknapp, because it took her four years to become pregnant with their first child Charley


Daily Mail - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:20

newcastle boss keegan to keep his job after making peace with owner ashley

Kevin Keegan was heading back to Newcastle tonight after making peace with owner Mike Ashley after clear-the-air talks in London. Keegan was summoned to meet the billionaire after saying his side had no chance of breaking into the top four


Daily Mail - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:20

the gas that reduces blood pressure - but only if you can stand its rotten egg smell

It has a foul reputation as the stuff of stink bombs and rotten eggs. But hydrogen sulphide gas could prove a breath of fresh air for people with high blood pressure


Daily Mail - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:20

one in five pregnancies terminated across europe each year ... more than the population of cyprus

The number of babies aborted across Europe each year is more than the population of Cyprus, a study has found. Almost one in five pregnancies across the continent ends in abortion, meaning a foetus is terminated every 27 seconds, according to the report by the Institute for Family Policy


BBC - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:19

Microsoft contests $1.4bn eu fine

Microsoft appeals against a $1.4bn fine given for defying sanctions imposed on it for anti-competitive behaviour.


BBC - International - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:19

Bombing on eve of sri lanka polls

A bomb in a cafe in eastern Sri Lanka kills at least 11 people on the eve of the first elections there for years.


BBC - International - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:19

Gaza mortar attack kills israeli

A mortar attack from the Gaza Strip kills an Israeli, police and medical officials say.


BBC - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:19

Federer suffers early rome exit

World number one Roger Federer falls to a surprise quarter-final defeat at the hands of Radek Stepanek at the Rome Masters.


BBC - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:19

Life for sword death gang members

Three teenage gang members get life terms for stabbing a 14-year-old boy through the heart with a sword.


BBC - General - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:19

Citigroup to shed $400bn assets

US bank giant Citigroup aims to sell $400bn of assets over the next three years to bolster its financial position.


BBC - ShowBiz - 09 May 2008 | 12:58:19

R kelly porn trial gets under way

Singer R Kelly attends court to face charges of child pornography, six years after first being arrested.


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 10:59:59

Brit kidnapped in philippines

FEARS are growing that a British man has been kidnapped by Al Qaeda terrorists


The Sun - General - 09 May 2008 | 10:59:59

Peaches faces rap over sun vid

GELDOF has been quizzed by police over our vid - just like Amy Winehouse was


The Sun - Sports - 09 May 2008 | 10:59:59

Caught on kamara

Rock god Chris Kamara takes to the stage


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