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Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Police shoot man dead in guildford

The police shooting of a man outside a cathedral was being investigated today.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Rbs to delay repossessions for six months

Royal Bank of Scotland announced today that it would give struggling homeowners at least six months before launching repossession action.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

emma jones: top 5 technoloy apps of 2008

As we enter the month of December, I can’t help but look back at the year that was. The thousands of new businesses started, the people we’ve profiled, and the technology applications that have made our lives complete. In no particular order of preference, I give you my top 5 technology applications of 2008.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Alex ferguson backs congestion charge

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson gave his backing today to a proposed congestion charge.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Fa to investigate mido abuse

The Football Association are investigating racist chanting directed at Middlesbrough striker Mido during the Tees-Tyne derby against Newcastle on Saturday.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Colin montgomerie on speeding charge

Golfer Colin Montgomerie is due to appear in court today accused of speeding.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

London scottish bank put into administration

Specialist financial services group London Scottish Bank said today that it had gone into administration.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Seventh consecutive fall in manufacturing activity

Manufacturing activity shrunk at a record pace last month as fresh figures fuelled fears today about the depth of the UK recession.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Market update - 1 december

The FTSE 100 was down 98.71 points at 4189.3 while the FTSE 250 fell to 5925.56, down 167.76 points, at 11.58am.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

jimmy leach: facebook thwarts evil-doers

Increasingly, we’re leaving our digital fingerprints over whatever we do. You might be LinkedIn, on Facebook, happily sharing your snaps on Flickr, and, of course, you’re a blogger on Independent Minds.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

View from new zealand: henry at ease after season of redemption

As his jaded players go their separate ways while nursing post rugby Grand Slam-winning hangovers, All Blacks head coach Graham Henry happily heads home immune to one headache - adverse public reaction when he arrives in Auckland.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Watford chairman quits

Watford chairman Graham Simpson has resigned from the club with immediate effect.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Mortgage lending plummets

Mortgage lending collapsed during October, diving by nearly 70 per cent to reach the second lowest figure on record, the Bank of England said today.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Bbc sorry after barrowman exposes himself

The BBC has apologised and admitted today that a live radio show during which TV star John Barrowman exposed himself "overstepped the mark".


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Tosic on verge of manchester united move

Serbia winger Zoran Tosic expects to join Manchester United in January after being granted a British work permit following a personal appeal by Alex Ferguson.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Teenage rapper locked up for killing schoolboy

A teenage rapper was today behind bars for killing a 16-year-old schoolboy by hitting him on the head with a brick.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Meeting saves workers from factory blast

Workers at a rubber factory hit by an explosion had a lucky escape as they were at a meeting in another part of the building, the fire service said today.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Top councillors lose jobs over baby p

Three senior figures from Haringey Council lost their jobs today over the Baby P tragedy.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Drogba going nowhere says kenyon

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon insists Ivorian striker Didier Drogba has a future at Stamford Bridge.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Babysitter accused of toddler murder

A babysitter murdered a toddler by repeatedly smashing his head against bannisters in her home, a court heard today.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Hsbc to axe 500 jobs

Banking giant HSBC is to axe more than 500 jobs across the country, union leaders were told today.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Ticket forgers target hamlet

The popular production of Hamlet starring David Tennant has been targeted by counterfeiters, the Royal Shakespeare Company said today.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Fabregas tells team to build on chelsea win

Victory over Chelsea will count for nothing with Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas if his men do not go on to repeat the performance against the rest of the Barclays Premier League.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

England draw argentina and scotland in world cup

England and Scotland have been drawn in the same group for Rugby World Cup 2011.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Win a christmas cookery session, with the kitchen

The Kitchen is a revolutionary new retail food concept in Parsons Green and works by providing you with all the fresh ingredients (washed, peeled, chopped and measured) for you to prepare dishes of your choice, to then take home, cook and enjoy.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Grimsby confirm fowler interest

Grimsby chairman John Fenty has revealed there is "a glimmer of a chance" that former England striker Robbie Fowler will join the Coca-Cola League Two club.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

‘tis the season to buy bespoke

The global crisis is doing its utmost to deplete Christmas cheer but it’s failing miserably. With the big day just four weeks away, financial constraint is proving no reason to buy boring as customised gifts are this season’s bestsellers.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Heskey could make january switch

Emile Heskey appears poised to leave Wigan in January following the latest remarks from chairman Dave Whelan.


Independent - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

julian hall - not getting the joke

The British Comedy Awards are back on our screens this weekend (Sat 6 Dec, ITV1) and back on track after its hiatus last year when - although the jamboree was filmed - it stayed in the can because of irregularities with the phone voting system the previous year.


Independent - International - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

ankhi mukherjee: remembering the old taj mahal palace, mumbai

The last time I felt anything like this was when the first anti-aircraft gun was trained at a Bamiyan Buddha, followed by a diligent regime of destruction in March 2001


Independent - International - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Thai flights resume but thousands still stranded

Some Britons were able to return home from strife-torn Thailand today but thousands of tourists remained stranded.


Independent - International - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Obama names clinton as secretary of state

US President-elect Barack Obama has chosen Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to be his secretary of state.


Independent - International - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Call for nations to unite to defeat terrorism

Britain and the United States appealed to Indian and Pakistan today to work together in the wake of the Mumbai terrorist attacks.


Independent - International - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Bruni embraces role as aids ambassador

The French First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, today said that she would work to protect mothers and children against the HIV virus as a global ambassador for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.


Independent - International - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:48

Un accuses israel of punishing aid workers

The UN official responsible for the welfare of 4.6 million Palestinian refugees has accused Israel of extending its collective punishment of the Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip to include international humanitarian staff.


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

India tells pakistan to match its words with ‘action’ on terror

By Bibhudatta Pradhan and Pratik Parija Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- India blamed “elements” from Pakistan for last week’s deadly Mumbai terror attacks and told its neighbor to match its words of cooperation with “strong action” to build a “qualitative new ...India makes protest to Pakistan BBC NewsMumbai Terror Attacks Heighten Tensions Between India, Pakistan Voice of AmericaTimes Online - International Herald Tribune - New York Times - Atlantic Online


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Thai anti-government protesters focus on airports

By Ron Corben Anti-government protesters have abandoned their occupation of a government administration building in the Thai capital Bangkok, and are focusing on the airports they have blockaded.Thai airports still closed as court date looms ReutersProtesters hold rival rally at Thai capital Atlanta Journal ConstitutionBusiness Mirror - CNN International - Washington Post - Los Angeles Times


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Climate change effort opens in poland

POZNAN, Poland, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The first meetings of an effort to craft a successor to the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on global climate change got under way Monday in Poland, observers said.International Climate Change Forum Opens in Poland Voice of AmericaBuilding trust tops global climate agenda Christian Science MonitorAHN - Space Daily - Bloomberg - AFP


Google En - HiTech - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Worn-out landing gear caused la emergency landing

.NTSB: JetBlue not responsible for 2005 faulty wheel landing Contra Costa Times


Google En - HiTech - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Intro of rechargeable fuel cells may yield less old-battery waste

Boston, MA (AHN) - A technology company based in Wilmington, Massachusetts will roll out next year portable fuel cell batteries which could be charged through a USB port.Fuel-cell powered devices getting closer The Associated PressFuel-cell powered devices getting closer InquirerReiten Television KXMB Bismarck


Google En - HiTech - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Forecasters look back at 08 hurricane season

By Jared Halpern, Reporter @ December 1, 2008 7:07 AM Permalink | Comments (0) The 2008 Atlantic Hurricane season is over, but for thousands of First Coast homeowners, the floods of Tropical Storm Fay and a handful of close calls will linger for a ...After 16 Named Storms, Hurricane Season Finally Ends dBTechnoHurricane watches and warnings might be extended Orlando SentinelE Canada Now - Beaufort Gazette - CNN - AHN


Google En - HiTech - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Sound advice: finding an hd radio

By Don Lindich Q: I wake up to "The Morning Program" on Minnesota Public Radio. It will be coming to an end Dec. 11, but a variant of it will be broadcast on the Internet and on HD radio.Do You Care About Blu-ray? BuzzSugar.com7 Home Theaters for a Wide Range of Budgets PC WorldBroadcasting&Cable - PC Advisor


Google En - HiTech - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

The simpsons pokes fun at apple culture

We’d be seriously shirking our Apple duties if we didn’t alert you to last night’s episode of The Simpsons which featured not one, not two, but around six minutes of gags aimed at our favorite computer company.Video: Bart Simpson channels Steve Jobs CNNMoney.comThe Simpsons lampoon Apple ZDNetMacworld UK - Fudzilla - TechRadar UK - PC Retail


Google En - HiTech - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Power.com: for social networking power users

Chances are you use at least two major social networks - 49 million people, for example, visited both MySpace and Facebook in October 2008 (Comscore, worldwide).SMBs Get Social Networking Bridges from Power.com eWeekPower.com: A One-Stop Shop for Social Networkers New York TimeseFluxMedia - CNET News - TechShout! - ReadWriteWeb


Google En - HiTech - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Tech sells on black friday

The Nintendo Wii was the number one selling item this Black Friday, and tech sales in general blasted through grim economic expectations.Electronics Big Sellers Online On Black Friday CRNWii Fit Leads Black Friday Sales GamasutraWired News - CNET News - VentureBeat - Reuters


Google En - HiTech - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Facebook connect expands, aims to shrinking the web

Facebook Connect, the long anticipated single sign on service from the social networking site, appears to be gathering more steam.Facebook Takes Pole Position on Data Portability Over Google, MySpace eWeekFacebook Aims to Extend Its Reach Across the Web New York TimeseFluxMedia - CNET News - SubmitEdge SEO News - ZDNet


Google En - HiTech - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Myspace ruling could lead to jail for lying online daters, others

The MySpace suicide court case concluded last week, with the jury finding Lori Drew guilty of three misdemeanor counts of gaining unauthorized access to the popular social networking site.Expert warns of online chill in wake of MySpace conviction First Amendment CenterLate teen’s mom calls for prison in cyberbullying case MSNBCArs Technica - DailyTech - MyFox Kansas City - TMCnet


Google En - ShowBiz - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Not ready to bloom

Through a spokesperson, 25 year-old Australian model Miranda Kerr denies that she and boyfriend Orlando Bloom will walk down the aisle early in 2009.Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr to marry Orlando Bloom Boston HeraldRep: Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr Not Engaged People MagazineE! Online - United Press International - The Daily Blabber from iVillage - Los Angeles Times


Google En - HiTech - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Australians see smiley face in night sky

Australians are getting a big hello from the heavens as Venus, Jupiter and a waxing crescent moon combine to create a celestial smiley face.Are you watching the skies? BBC NewsJupiter, Venus And The Moon To Light Up The Sky Monday Night eFluxMediaHartford Courant - dBTechno - Baltimore Sun - Washington Post


Google En - ShowBiz - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Winona ryder and the missing bulgari jewelry

The Oscar-nominated actress has been pulled into an investigation regarding pricey designer jewelry that has gone missing in Spain, report celebrity new sites.Jewels worn by Winona Ryder vanish MSNBCJewels Loaned To Winona Ryder Disappear TopNewsE! Online - AHN - VIP Breakdown - New York Daily News


Google En - ShowBiz - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Madonna&a-rod head to mexico city

By Kate Stroup The two have not confirmed their romance. But they reportedly had their public "coming out" Nov. 26, when, according to E!, the Yankees third baseman handed Madonna a water bottle during her Miami concert.Madonna, Alex Rodriguez in Mexico City The Associated PressMadge and A-Rod to Mexico City Extra TVNew York Daily News - Actress Archives - Radar Online - eFluxMedia


Google En - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Cracking the two biggest cheating scandals in the history of ...

Scandal TimelineAn overview of the investigation into the cheating scandals at Absolute Poker and UltimateBet. As bettors around the world gamble millions of dollars online, confusion reigns about legal status of those bets and the companies that ...Poker Community Reacts to 60 Minutes Story Gambling911.comSixty Minutes Could Have Been Worse Online-Casinos.comWebProNews - CNET News - Online Casino Reports


Google En - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Stars make big plays in huge vikings win

With so much at stake against the Bears, the best players on both the offense and defense came through with extraordinary efforts.Breaking down the NFC no-no North College NewsSteve Aschburner How Vikes could miss playoffs: no Williamses MinnPost.comPost-Bulletin - Rotoworld.com - Chicago Tribune - FanHouse


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Sidibe named director of un coalition to combat aids (update1)

By Bill Varner Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Michel Sidibe of Mali has been named to head the coalition of 10 United Nations agencies that fight AIDS, the disease that has killed more than 25 million people since 1981.Time to recognize that AIDS is a disease, not a shame XinhuaToday is World Aids Day Accra Daily MailThe Associated Press - Kaiser network.org - Cocorioko - African Press Agency


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Gay men still make up many of new hiv cases

By Alice C. Elwell Gay men continue to make up nearly half of all HIV cases in southeastern Massachusetts, according to a state report issued for World AIDS Day on Monday.Key To High HIV Infection Rates In Massachusetts Gay, Bisexual Men ... AHNReport: Gay/bisexual men still bear brunt of AIDS Worcester TelegramBoston Herald - Financial Post


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

New aging theory finds dangers in gene deregulation

Just as the deregulation of banks and businesses is believed to have contributed to the financial crisis, researchers at Harvard are saying the deregulation of certain genes leads to cell damage and aging.Have We Found an “Achilles’ Heel of Life” That Causes Aging? Discover MagazineHarvard Scientists Unravel The Secret Of Aging I Really Should StudyLos Angeles Times - eFluxMedia - Slashdot - New York Times


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Change in store for medicare

Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced changes to the Medicare program for 2009. It is important to look carefully at all these changes and determine how they might affect you, especially changes to Medicare Part “D,” the ...A guide to finding the right Medicare plan Orlando SentinelNew web source for caregivers Chicago TribuneBloomberg - Towanda Daily Review - Alameda Sun - eMaxHealth.com


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Obama: waste in health care spending needs to be eliminated

Washington, DC (AHN) - With more Americans foregoing needed medical care because they lack health insurance, or the money to use it if they have it, the call for health care reform is high and it is one of the key areas that President Elect Barack ...Experts seek remedy for health-care waste Seattle TimesRule will strengthen right to refuse care Baltimore SunWashington Post - Kaiser network.org - Dallas Morning News - AHN


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Possible appetite suppressant found in the brain

All of us at sometime have gotten up from a table and either said or thought, “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing.” Generally before we overstuff our appetite is appeased and we quit eating.Chemical Found In The Body Which Could Fight Obesity dBTechnoFat-Sensing Hormones Might Fight Obesity U.S. News&World ReportReuters - ABC News - TopNews - I Really Should Study


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

On world aids day, doctor says more pediatrics aids drugs needed

By Joe DeCapua HIV, the AIDS virus, not only infects adults, but also affects many children. Millions have become orphans, and many are infected at birth.Global Financial Crisis Fuels Need for Greater HIV and AIDS ... MarketWatchKenya marks World AIDS Day Capital FMWall Street Journal - Chicago Sun-Times - Plus News - Jakarta Post


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Some us doctors may give up vaccines due to cost

ATLANTA (AP) - About one in 10 US doctors who vaccinate privately insured children are considering dropping that service largely because they are losing money when they do it, according to a new survey.Immunization Puts Mounting Financial Pressure on Physicians MedPage TodayUM researcher: Some docs may give up vaccines because of cost WLNSKaiser network.org - Newsroom America - EurekAlert (press release)


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Nyc says bronx hiv campaign is working

NEW YORK - The New York City Health Department says HIV testing has increased by 20 percent since the launch of a Bronx awareness campaign earlier this year.World AIDS Day: Miami-Dade #1 In State For AIDS CBS 4World AIDS Day Atlanta Journal ConstitutionHonolulu Advertiser - Media Newswire (press release) - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - kypost.com


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Guideline urges hiv tests for all patients 13 and older

MONDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Physicians should routinely screen all patients 13 years and older for HIV, says a new practice guideline released Monday by the American College of Physicians (ACP).Primary Care Doctors Urge HIV Tests for All in US (Update1) BloombergWorld AIDS Day Calls For HIV Testing eMaxHealth.comdBTechno - Washington Post Blogs - TheMedGuru - Washington Post


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Monday is world aids day

By Anna Boyd More people than ever before are living with HIV worldwide and new infections continue. HIV is a serious long term condition and people with HIV often face discrimination.Global AIDS crisis overblown? Some dare to say so The Associated PressWorld AIDS Day Dec. 1 Officials Seek Global Strategy to Combat ... Afro AmericanSmartAboutHealth - dBTechno - Kaiser network.org - Long Beach Press-Telegram


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Scans show sound-processing deficits in autistic kids

MONDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Children with autism spectrum disorder process sounds a fraction of a second slower than other children, an abnormality that offers insight into listening and language issues linked to the condition, a new study says.Brain Waves May Detect Autism in Children That Happened!Researchers say brain waves are window into autism language woes The Canadian PressMarketWatch - Daily Mail - TheMedGuru


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Citi fund buying spanish highways for $10 billion

By Steve Goldstein, MarketWatch LONDON (MarketWatch) -- A Citigroup infrastructure fund is bidding 7.9 billion euros ($10.2 billion) to buy a Spanish highway operating firm, the firms said on Monday.UPDATE 4-Sacyr buys time for Repsol after Itinere sale ForbesSpanish builder unloads highway burden International Herald TribuneCNNMoney.com - Bloomberg - TheStreet.com - The Associated Press


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Yen gains as manufacturing drop erodes demand for higher yields

By Ye Xie and Michael J. Moore Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- The yen rose against the euro and the dollar as shrinking global manufacturing and a drop in stocks prompted speculation investors will buy back Japan’s currency at the expense of higher-yielding ...Dollar gains against most rivals; yen is exception MarketWatchFOREX-US dollar, yen gain as risk sentiment worsens Reutersguardian.co.uk - Forex Market - ABS CBN News - Bloomberg


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Oil falls below $50 after opec delays decision to curb output

By Mark Shenk Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil fell below $50 a barrel after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries deferred a decision to reduce output until its next meeting on Dec. 17.Oil drops 8 pct to below $50 as OPEC defers cuts guardian.co.ukOil drops after OPEC defers production cut CNNMoney.comHouston Chronicle - Forbes - Wall Street Journal - BusinessWeek


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

J&j will buy breast-implant maker mentor for $1.07 billon cash

By Alex Nussbaum Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Johnson&Johnson announced its second acquisition in a week, drawing on stockpiled cash to buy the breast-implant maker Mentor Corp.Johnson&Johnson to acquire Mentor MarketWatchJ&J Is Getting Implants Forbesguardian.co.uk - CNNMoney.com - New York Times - Newsweek


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Expectations are ‘low’ for climate agreement, germany says

By Jeremy van Loon Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- United Nations talks that began today to devise a new global-warming treaty for limiting carbon- dioxide emissions probably won’t yield concrete results, German environment minister Sigmar Gabriel said.No friction with Obama at climate talks, says chief delegate Space DailyDelegates Tackle Climate Change ForbesUrbana/Champaign News-Gazette - SustainableBusiness.com - Red, Green, and Blue - guardian.co.uk


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Ford says it may sell volvo, its last european brand (update3)

By Bill Koenig and Mike Ramsey Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. said it may sell its Volvo unit, the company’s sole remaining European brand, a day before the automaker is scheduled to present a survival plan to US lawmakers.Ford reviewing Volvo options, including sale ReutersFord mulls sale of Volvo as it crafts a survival plan MarketWatchCNNMoney.com - guardian.co.uk - International Herald Tribune - BNET


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Us economy: manufacturing shrinks at fastest pace in 26 years

By Timothy R. Homan Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Manufacturing in the US contracted in November at the steepest rate in 26 years, leading Europe and Asia into a global industrial slump as the credit crisis deepened.ECONOMIC REPORT Global manufacturing gauges collapse in November MarketWatchManufacturing activity hits 26-year low Bizjournals.comWashington Post - CNNMoney.com - Financial Times


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

October construction spending drops 1.2 percent

AP WASHINGTON: Construction spending fell by a larger-than-expected amount in October, another indication that problems facing the builders of homes, hotels and other projects are deepening and likely to persist.Construction spending fell again in October Bizjournals.comUS construction spending falls Straits Timesguardian.co.uk - GlobeSt. com - United Press International - 123Jump.com


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Hillary clinton, robert gates on obama national security team

The president-elect formally announces he will nominate Clinton as secretary of State and retain Gates in his current Defense post.Video: Obama names Clinton US secretary of state AlJazeeraEnglishObama Names Hillary Clinton to State Post Washington PostFOXNews - Newsweek - Atlanta Journal Constitution - CBS News


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Nigeria: jos riots - death toll hits 400

Residents delivered more bodies to the main mosque in Jos on Sunday, bringing the death toll from two days of clashes between Muslim and Christian gangs to about 400 people.Nigerian Curfew Quells Jos Riots; Death Toll May Rise (Update1) BloombergNigeria riot victims swamp medics BBC NewsUnited Press International - CNN - International Herald Tribune - New York Times


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Harper expedites budget, stimulus to maintain power (update1)

By Alexandre Deslongchamps and Theophilos Argitis Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, seeking to prevent the collapse of his six-week old government, backtracked on plans to end state funding of political parties and curb ...UPDATE 1-Canada opposition agrees to coalition outline-TV ReutersCanada opposition agrees to coalition outline Reuters UKUnited Press International - The Associated Press - Edmonton Sun - Financial Post


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Two bombings kill at least 30 iraqis

American soldiers stood by a crater created by a car bomb near the entrance to a police academy in Baghdad on Monday. By KATHERINE ZOEPF and ALISSA J. RUBIN BAGHDAD - Suicide bombings in Baghdad and Mosul took the lives of at least 30 Iraqis on Monday ...Bombs kill at least 34 in Iraq Los Angeles TimesDozens killed in Iraqi bombings BBC NewsBloomberg - Voice of America - AFP - Aljazeera.net


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Bustling mumbai tries to find normality

By Prachi Pinglay The citizens of Mumbai returned to its bustling streets on Monday with a mixture of necessity, resolve - and a lot of fatigue.Trident likely to be up and running in two weeks HinduBleeding city comes out again to honour the dead guardian.co.ukCNN - Washington Post - Reuters - Times of India


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

What are travelers being told about thailand?

(CNN) -- Governments have warned their citizens about traveling to Thailand during the current wave of protests and blockade of international airports.Bangkok feeling the pain of isolation International Herald TribuneThai Protesters Allow Empty Planes to Leave Airport (Update2) BloombergTimes Online - Reuters India - Business Mirror - BBC News


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Rice on terror: all victims are in this together

AP foreign, Monday December 1 2008 By ANNE GEARAN AP Military Writer= LONDON (AP) - The United States has told Pakistan it expects complete cooperation in connection with investigations into the terrorist rampage in nuclear rival India, Secretary of ...US Sees No Evidence Pakistan Government Tied to India Attacks BloombergW.House: Not heard Pakistan involved in India attack Reuters IndiaThe Associated Press - AFP - MLive.com - RTT News


Google En - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:45:04

Libyan aid ship turns back from gaza

JERUSALEM, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- A Libyan ship said to be carrying humanitarian aid bound for the Gaza Strip turned back from an Israeli naval blockade Monday, an official said.Israel Turns Back Libyan Ship Carrying Aid Supplies to Gaza Voice of AmericaIsrael turns back Gaza aid ship CNN InternationalJerusalem Post - guardian.co.uk - AFP - BBC News


Daily Mail - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

60 omega 3 capsules for just £1!

The Daily Mail and Trust William are offering an Amundsen Omega 3 Super pouch of 60 capsules for just £1 (rrp £9.99) to every reader.


Daily Mail - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Bangladesh star abdur razzak suspended by icc

Bangladesh spinner Abdur Razzak has been suspended by the International Cricket Council because of an illegal bowling action.


Daily Mail - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Heavily pregnant woman went into labour after being attacked by a mugger

A heavily pregnant woman went into labour after being mugged outside her home.


Daily Mail - General - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Experts warn more hiv testing needed on nhs as figures reveal a third of sufferers in the dark

The Government must offer more HIV testing on the NHS to tackle the rising number of people in the UK who do not know they are infected, a group of experts warned today.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Nicholls turns to ferguson as his doubts grow over thomas

Cristiano Ronaldo could be the subject of debate today when Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson fields a call from champion National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Spurs lack imagination and need to adapt in absence of modric, says king

Ledley King says Tottenham must be more inventive in attack and concentrate harder in defence if they are to climb away from the Premier League relegation zone.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Former newcastle and spurs defender carr announces retirement

Stephen Carr, who played over 300 times for Newcastle and Tottenham, and 44 times for the Republic of Ireland, has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 32.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Spurs keeper cesar insists he is happy despite valencia transfer link

Tottenham understudy Cesar Sanchez insists he remains fully focused on his duties at White Hart Lane despite reports linking him with a move back to Spain .


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Watford chairman graham simpson resigns from club

Watford chairman Graham Simpson has resigned from the club with immediate effect, just a week after Adrian Boothroyd departed as manager.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Tottenham star pavlyuchenko: i love life in london despite language nightmare

Tottenham star Roman Pavlyuchenko has admitted he is very happy in London, despite hardly speaking any English and struggling with driving on the left hand side of the road.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Hammer blow for zola in bid to lure juventus prospect giovinco

West Ham have suffered a setback in their efforts to lure highly rated Italian Sebastian Giovinco after his agent announced he will not be leaving for Upton Park in January.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Criminals on community service to be identified by wearing high visibility vests

High visibility vests for criminals on community service are being introduced today.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Belgian tv bosses slammed for advert featuring presenter as a semi-naked hitler

TV bosses in Belgium have been carpeted over an advert for a travel programme featuring a semi-naked Adolf Hitler.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

The sea turns red as 150 whales are battered to death against rocks in mass stranding off australian coast

Heartbroken wildlife officials, mourning the death of 150 small whales when they were smashed against rocks in Tasmania, admit there will probably be other mass strandings in the weeks to come.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Italian masterpiece that lay in an attic for 200 years because it was too risque is set to be auctioned for £900,000

A lost masterpiece hidden away in the attic of a French chateau for 200 years because its owners thought it was too racy, could fetch up to £900,000 when it is auctioned tomorrow.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Ryanair announces bid to take over irish rival aer lingus

Budget airline Ryanair has announced a new takeover bid for its Irish rival, Aer Lingus.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Babysitter accused of murdering boy, two, by smashing his head against bannisters

A babysitter murdered a toddler by repeatedly smashing his head against bannisters in her home, a court heard today.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Pictured: the £1m sandbanks home being raffled for just £25 per ticket

Raffle tickets to win a £1 million pounds dream home on the exclusive Sandbanks peninsula have today gone on sale - for just 25 pounds each.


Daily Mail - Sports - 01 December 2008 | 11:18:50

Pictured: the refrigerator graveyard where 1.2million household appliances get a new lease of life

After discarding an old fridge or washing machine, you may have momentarily wondered what will happen to it next. At a £10 million plant, thousands of unwanted household appliances are recycled.


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