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- Karadzic to fight extradition to Holland
Haiti News.Net
Radovan Karadzic will try to block his extradition to the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague.
- Major Iraq military assault timed for early August
Haiti News.Net
A military assault in Iraq’s Diyala province, timed for will involve around 30,000 Iraqi soldiers and policemen.
- Hugo Chavez invites Russia to be protector against US
Haiti News.Net
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has asked Russia to align itself with the Venezuela as protection from the United States.
- Another bulldozer attack on Palestinian street
Haiti News.Net
A Palestinian man has rammed a bulldozer into vehicles on a Jerusalem street.
- Kurds ask for US bases to be built near Iran border
Haiti News.Net
As part of a long-term security agreement with Iraq, US forces could be stationed in Kurdistan.
- Texas or Mexico Only Hurricane Dolly knows
CNN
Hurricane Dolly may strengthen to Category 2 before landfall Wednesday Residents in Texas and Mexico prepare for Hurricane Dolly's arrival Storm could dump up to 15 inches of rain, cause...
- Rice in Singapore for ASEAN meeting
Haiti News.Net
The US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, has touched down in Singapore to attend the ASEAN security forum.
- Berlusconi receives immunity from prosecution
Haiti News.Net
Legislation giving Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi immunity from prosecution during his term in office has been passed in Italy.
- Russia flies back into Cuban controversy
Haiti News.Net
The Russian newspaper Izvestia has reported that the military might fly long-range bombers to Cuba in response to the US plan to place missile defences in eastern Europe.
- PKK leader arrested in Germany
Haiti News.Net
A suspected leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, has been arrested in Detmold in Germany.
- Romania and Bulgaria In the Dock
IPS
After putting up a reformist face in order to join the European Union (EU) in 2007, Romanian and Bulgarian politicians have quickly returned to fostering corruption. And...
- A murder inquiry was launched today after a young man died in a late-night street fight.
The Herald
A murder inquiry was launched today after a young man died in a late-night street fight. The 23-year-old man was involved in the disturbance in Edinburgh last night. Police were called to the fight...
- Wendy Williams is
New York Post
Omarosa is not sorry for sparring with Wendy Williams. "I stand by everything I said," Omarosa told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
- Majority of economists see McCain better for stocks
Reuters
The U.S. stock market would fare better in the first year after a victory by Republican presidential candidate John McCain than by his Democratic rival Barack Obama, according...
- Sudan accuses northern army of Abyei attack
Reuters
Southern Sudan's army accused northern forces on Wednesday of raiding a village in the oil-producing Abyei region, where clashes in May raised fears...
- A community in Scotland has seen anti-social behaviour drop by almost 60% after a ban on alcohol sales to under-21s.
The Herald
A community in Scotland has seen anti-social behaviour drop by almost 60% after a ban on alcohol sales to under-21s. Off-sales in both Cupar in Fife and the neighbouring village of Springfield have...
- Phillies rally for 6 runs in 9th to beat Mets
New York Post
The last time Santana faced the Phillies on he gave up two runs in eight innings but the Mets lost 3-2. On Tuesday, he allowed an RBI single to Werth in the first and Shane Victorino's homer...
- Woman allegedly murdered toddlers in hammer attack
C News
A German woman has been charged in Sweden with murder and attempted murder in a hammer attack that left two toddlers dead and their mother with serious injuries. Prosecutors...
- Maquarie forecast troubles some
The Australian
Chief executive Nicholas Moore said all of Macquarie's businesses were operating profitably, but earnings for the three months to June were down due to the disruption in markets caused by last year's...
- Oil prices continue on downwards
BBC
Oil prices continued to fall from record highs this month, as fears eased Hurricane Dolly would hit oil and gas supply and US demand dwindled. A strong session for the dollar also reduced the...
- Westpac wins over ACCC
The Australian
A statement of issues released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said the merger was unlikely to raise competition concerns, apart from in wealth management with the combination...
- Grenade hero wins George Cross
BBC
A Royal Marine who threw himself on a grenade to save his comrades' lives is to receive the George Cross. Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, 24, from Solihull, in the West Midlands triggered a trip...
- Karadzic to defend himself
CNN
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic plans to defend himself before a U.N. war crimes tribunal, his lawyer said Wednesday after his arrest brought to an end the...
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