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China quake 'worse than expected'
Reports from the epicentre of China's earthquake suggest the number of dead could be higher than feared. Wed, 14 May 2008 07:31:54 GMT
Clinton fights on after victory
Hillary Clinton says her win in the West Virginia primary means the race for the Democratic nomination is not over yet. Wed, 14 May 2008 07:22:16 GMT
Freud work sets new world record
A Lucian Freud painting of a sleeping, naked woman sells for $33.6m (£17.2m) in New York, a new record. Wed, 14 May 2008 07:28:49 GMT
Thai premier in Burma aid talks
The Thai prime minister departs for Burma, where he will urge leaders to allow in urgently-needed aid. Wed, 14 May 2008 07:39:49 GMT
Curfew imposed after India blasts
A curfew is imposed in the old city in Jaipur in western India after a series of blasts killed at least 60 people. Wed, 14 May 2008 05:37:32 GMT
Bush begins tour of Middle East
US President George Bush travels to Israel to take part in celebrations of the country's 60th anniversary. Wed, 14 May 2008 02:43:29 GMT
Colombian ex-warlords sent to US
Colombia extradites 14 former paramilitary bosses to face drugs charges in the US after they violated a peace deal. Tue, 13 May 2008 21:57:21 GMT
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Italian’s Detention Illustrates Dangers Foreign Visitors Face
An Italian man’s detention underscores real but little-known dangers that many travelers from Europe and other first-world nations face when they arrive in the United States.
Detroit City Council Votes to Request Removal of Mayor by Governor
Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick has defied a demand the City Council made in March that he resign after the disclosure of evidence that he tried to cover up an extramarital affair with his chief of staff.
Budget Deal in Congress Tops Request From Bush
Senate and House Democrats said that they had reached a tentative agreement on a budget blueprint that sets spending levels somewhat higher than President Bush had requested.
Mammogram With Ultrasound Improved Detection of Cancers
The study was designed to see whether ultrasound might improve the chances of finding breast cancer in high-risk women with dense breast tissue, which makes cancer harder to see on a standard mammogram.
Case Against 9/11 Detainee Is Dismissed
The Pentagon official in charge of war crimes cases dismissed charges against a Saudi who had been subjected to aggressive interrogation at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
Teach for America Sees Surge in Popularity
The program that recruits top college graduates to teach for two years in public schools that are difficult to staff will place 3,700 new teachers this fall, up from 2,900 last year.
F.D.A. Chief Writes Congress for Money
The Food and Drug commissioner has written Congress that the agency needs an immediate infusion of $275 million to ensure that imported foods, drugs and medical devices are safe.
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Clinton Easily Wins West Virginia's Primary
New York Sen. Hillary Clinton won a landslide victory in West Virginia's Democratic primary Tuesday, defeating Illinois Sen. Barack Obama by a margin of more than 2 to 1. Still, Obama's loss is unlikely to change the trajectory of the race. Tue, 13 May 2008 22:48:00 -0400
Sichuan Quake Claims 12,000; Rescuers Scrambling
Rescue workers in central China were trying to clear rubble from schools and flattened homes Tuesday as they searched for survivors from the deadliest earthquake to hit the country in three decades. At least 12,000 are reported dead and 19,000 more are feared buried under debris. Tue, 13 May 2008 16:30:00 -0400
McCain Targets Independents with 'Green' Effort
Sen. John McCain's recent emphasis on his approach to climate change signals a break with Bush administration policy. He hopes in part to sway Pacific Northwest voters — and independents elsewhere. Tue, 13 May 2008 16:45:00 -0400
Chinese Quake Survivors Cope in Gui Xi
The mountain village of Gui Xi in Sichuan province is one of many Chinese communities coping with the aftermath of Monday's powerful earthquake. Survivors huddled under tarps Tuesday in a steady rain, telling their stories. Tue, 13 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400
N. Korean Papers Detail Nuclear Program
A U.S. official says a preliminary review of thousands of documents shows North Korea has fully accounted for its plutonium development program. But the papers may not convince skeptics that the disarmament process is moving ahead. Tue, 13 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Iraqi Red Crescent Chief Details Aid Efforts
Dr. Said Hakki, who heads the Iraqi Red Crescent Organization, discusses efforts to assist 600,000 displaced residents of Baghdad. The organization's Neighborhood Reconstruction Program helps with basic services, including health care, schools and job opportunities. Tue, 13 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Detroit Council Eyes Ouster of Mayor Kilpatrick
The Detroit City Council has voted to launch removal proceedings against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick — and has asked Gov. Jennifer Granholm to remove Kilpatrick from office. Council members say Kilpatrick withheld key information about a multi-million dollar legal settlement. Tue, 13 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400
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