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China quake dead 'nearly 20,000' Start Discussion
BBC May 15 2008 9:58AM GMT
Abbas marks Israel 'catastrophe' Start Discussion
BBC May 15 2008 11:07AM GMT
China quake toll 'to top 50,000' Start Discussion
BBC May 15 2008 11:43AM GMT
Quake death toll may hit 50,000 Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times May 15 2008 11:53AM GMT
New Constitution For Devastated Myanmar Start Discussion
ABC News May 15 2008 9:43AM GMT

World Press

Bomb SMS a hoax Start Discussion
News24.com, Online news portal, Cape Town, South Africa
Schalk Burger's sister speaks out about rape at UWC Start Discussion
Mail & Guardian Online, Liberal, Johannesburg, South Africa
Ruling reserved in contempt application against Manuel Start Discussion
Mail & Guardian Online, Liberal, Johannesburg, South Africa
Africa: Economic Integration Requires New Strategies Start Discussion
, Johannesburg, South Africa
Schalk's sister 'fighting back' Start Discussion
News24.com, Online news portal, Cape Town, South Africa

BBC World

Yahoo board faces challenge Start Discussion
A billionaire investor announces he will fight to oust the present board of directors at Yahoo.
Hezbollah 'to restore normality' Start Discussion
Lebanese opposition movement Hezbollah says it wants to return to the situation before its recent battles with government.
Zimbabwe gets $500m banknote Start Discussion
The central bank issues a 500m Zimbabwe dollar banknote, worth US$2, to try to ease cash shortages.
Investor launches Yahoo challenge Start Discussion
A billionaire investor announces he will fight to oust the present board of directors at Yahoo.
Taylor 'ignored rebel protests' Start Discussion
Liberia's Charles Taylor rejected Sierra Leone rebel complaints about his troops' behaviour, an ex-ally says.

Alternative News

Will Durst: It's Over for Clinton Start Discussion
In politics, anything can happen. Except for what needs to happen for Clinton to secure the nomination.
What Michael Pollan Hasn't Told You About Food Start Discussion
As both obesity and hunger are on the rise, a new book shows why we shouldn't feel guilty about our food choices but angry with...
Arianna Huffington Storms NYC With New Book, Skewering McCain as a 'Pandering Pawn of the Right' Start Discussion
Huffington blasts corporate media and lampoons McCain. She tells all in an interview with Grit TV's Laura Flanders and AlterNet...
A Jew's Eye View of Iran Start Discussion
The condition of the Jews in Iran is a matter of political significance.
Radioactive Hypocrisy: American Hubris Threatens Perpetual Nuclear Proliferation Start Discussion
Non-nuclear weapon states shouldn't tolerate the nuclear double standard.

Tech News

Icahn to fight Yahoo to accept Microsoft bid (Reuters) Start Discussion
Carl Icahn launched a proxy battle to force Yahoo Inc to reopen buyout talks with Microsoft Corp , the billionaire investor said...
Designer Miyamoto makes video games pulse with life (USATODAY.com) Start Discussion
NEW YORK
Consumers ditching land-line phones (USATODAY.com) Start Discussion
Traditional land-line phones, once the bedrock of communications in the USA, are quickly going the way of eight-track tapes as cons...
CBS to buy web publisher CNET for $1.8 bln (Reuters) Start Discussion
CBS Corp said on Thursday it would buy web media company CNET Networks Inc for about $1.8 billion to boost the television bro...
CBS in $1.8B deal for online news, info site CNet (AP) Start Discussion
Media and entertainment company CBS Corp. is buying CNet Networks Inc., an online news and information provider, for $1.8 billi...

Religion News

Dalai Lama arrives in Germany for five-day visit Start Discussion
Ein News May 15 2008 1:26PM GMT
Dalai Lama arrives in Germany Start Discussion
Ein News May 15 2008 1:26PM GMT
Dalai Lama criticises China at start of Western tour Start Discussion
Ein News May 15 2008 1:26PM GMT
Chinese protest at Dalai Lama meeting in Germany Start Discussion
Ein News May 15 2008 1:26PM GMT
Dalai Lama begins visit to Germany Start Discussion
Ein News May 15 2008 1:24PM GMT

Political News

Jewish Settlers Try To Win Over Bush Start Discussion
Morningstar.com May 15 2008 12:35PM GMT
Bush says U.S. stands with Israel Start Discussion
Xinhua News Agency May 15 2008 12:44PM GMT
Bush asserts an 'unbreakable' bond links US and Israel Start Discussion
Forbes.com May 15 2008 12:43PM GMT
White House warns of continuing high food bills Start Discussion
Big News Network May 15 2008 12:33PM GMT
Bush Vows "Unbreakable" Support For Israel Against Militants Start Discussion
Morningstar.com May 15 2008 12:37PM GMT

US News

Conservative Ballot Measures Face Setbacks Start Discussion
CBS News May 14 2008 11:10PM GMT
Bush opens Mideast tour by marking Israel's 60 years Start Discussion
USA Today May 14 2008 11:10PM GMT
John Edwards endorses Barack Obama Start Discussion
Los Angeles Times May 14 2008 11:49PM GMT
US lists polar bear as threatened Start Discussion
BBC May 15 2008 1:26AM GMT
Police confident they have wildfire arsonist Start Discussion
CNN May 15 2008 2:29AM GMT