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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:17:29 GMT

As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that some hard-hit countries have been reluctant to take forceful measures to protect public health.

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UAE announces $500,000 for Benazir UN probe

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:15:05 GMT

ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates has announced a contribution of $500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for the Benazir Bhutto Inquiry Commission.

China's hunger for resources bolsters Teck

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:08:31 GMT

03, 2009 07:44PM EDT C hina's unyielding appetite for commodities pushed Teck Resources Ltd.

S. Korea, Peru report progress in telecom, other issues in free trade talks

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:40:56 GMT

South Korea and Peru have made progress in competition and other sectors at this week's free trade talks in Seoul, the trade ministry said Friday.

H1N1 spread unstoppable

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:29:28 GMT

THE H1N1 flu virus is running wild in the Southern Hemisphere, spreading rapidly through Europe, and showing signs of rebounding in Mexico.

Billabong Pico Alto big wave event could run on July 5th - Surfers Village

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:27:00 GMT

Special Menores Escuela Cantabra ... Lay day for New South Wales Open ... Taj Burrow to honor agreement wit... Kelly Slater defeats De Souza to ... Three Saffas advancing into final... Curren & Occy to surf in rematch ... Polen Surfboards launch ...

19-year-old Fairfield's first male 'Idol'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:23:13 GMT

A With his high-energy, back-flip laden act, Ethan Unklesbay won a handy victory Friday night, July 3, becoming the first male Fairfield Idol.

Amid deadlock, Honduras faces expulsion from bloc

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:14:26 GMT

Hopes for a rapid diplomatic resolution to the crisis in Honduras were dampened Friday as the Supreme Court told a top regional envoy the ousting of President Manuel Zelaya was irreversible.

GOVEROTRAGEOUS: The USA is broke; deal with reality

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:16 GMT

TRUTH TO POWER: JAMES HOWARD KUNSTLER-A SNAKE EATING ITS OWN TAIL Submitted by Carolyn Baker on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 5:54pm. *** begin quote *** The current mass delusion that will go down in history as the "green shoots fugue" can't possibly bring the credit freak show back because the credit - i.e. money borrowed from the American future - was ...

Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:55:54 GMT

Honduras' Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya before a Saturday deadline.

Syracuse woman plans to be part of group to defy US law, aid Cubans

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:36:35 GMT

Syracuse resident and Christian Brothers Academy graduate Madelaine Greacen will travel to Cuba later this month with an ecumenical group that will defy U.S. law to deliver humanitarian aid.

Wimbledon - Roddick: Regime helped me to win

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:27:35 GMT

Andy Roddick earned another chance to cast off the 'one-Slam wonder' tag he feared would live with him forever when steely nerve and a golden serve gave him a Wimbledon semi-final win over Andy Murray.

The other 9/11 returns to haunt Latin America

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:22:50 GMT

The ghost of the other, deadlier 9/11 has returned to stalk Latin America. On Sunday morning, a battalion of soldiers rammed their way into the Presidential Palace in Honduras.

Americas economic leaders shore up crisis response

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:20:02 GMT

Finance ministers from the Americas and multilateral lenders sought to shore up responses to the global economic crisis on Friday and pave the way for a vigorous recovery.

World Bank chief warns against protectionism

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:12:28 GMT

The head of the World Bank says the world economic crisis is spawning restrictive trade measures that threaten to slow a recovery.

OAS head presses global concerns in Honduras

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:58:41 GMT

The head of the Organization of American States began talks here on Friday in a bid to resolve the political mayhem triggered by the ousting of President Manuel Zelaya.

China offers landmark $1.74-billion deal to Canada's Teck

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:46:12 GMT

An aerial view of Duck Pond in Newfoundland, which became part of Teck through the acquisition of Aur Resources in August 2007.

Mexico wins praise for swine flu response - PR Inside

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:44:00 GMT

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) - As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that some hard-hit countries have been reluctant to take forceful measures to protect public health. Only Friday did Argentina's new ...

Mexico wins praise for H1N1 response - WTNH.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Cancun (AP) - As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that some hard-hit countries have been reluctant to take forceful measures to protect public health. Only Friday did Argentina's new health ...

Chilean succulent a drought-tolerant charmer

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:10:09 GMT

Whenever I'm stuck recommending an attractive, drought-tolerant plant, I know there's one plant that's sure to please most gardeners.

For Australian Winemakers, More Turns Out to Be Less

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:08:14 GMT

Just a few years ago, Australia was being hailed as the great international success story of the wine business, challenging the dominance of France, Italy and Spain.

Canada finance minister says unemployment to rise

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:18 GMT

Canada's finance minister said Friday that the country's economic recovery will likely be modest and job losses will mount into 2010 even after growth has begun.

Udinese playmaker D'Agostino...

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:22:52 GMT

LIVERPOOL have reportedly lined up Udinese playmaker Gaetano D'Agostino as a replacement for Xabi Alonso.

US envoy returns to post in Venezuela

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:21:08 GMT

A U.S. envoy who was expelled last year by President Hugo Chavez said Thursday he hopes to re-establish dialogue after resuming his post in Venezuela.

US envoy returns to post in Venezuela

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:21:08 GMT

A U.S. envoy who was expelled last year by President Hugo Chavez said Thursday he hopes to re-establish dialogue after resuming his post in Venezuela.

L American congress leaders to accompany Zelaya back to Honduras - Xinhua News Agency

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:18:00 GMT

QUITO, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The heads of nine Latin American legislatures promised to accompany ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya back to his country, Ecuadorian congress leader said Thursday. Fernando Cordero said he would seek to "accompany ...

L American congress leaders to accompany Zelaya back to Honduras - Xinhua News Agency

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:18:00 GMT

Canada wipes Haiti's $2.3 million debt off the books

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:17:49 GMT

One of the world's poorest countries is getting a break on its debt payments. Canada has forgiven Haiti's $2.3-million debt.

Canada wipes Haiti's $2.3 million debt off the books

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:17:49 GMT

One of the world's poorest countries is getting a break on its debt payments. Canada has forgiven Haiti's $2.3-million debt.

Brazil reports 44 new cases of A/H1N1 flu, raising total to 737 - Xinhua News Agency

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:50:00 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian Health Ministry announced on Thursday 44 new confirmed cases of the A/H1N1 flu, bringing the total to 737 in the country. The new cases are spread over seven states: 14 in Rio de Janeiro, nine in ...

Brazil reports 44 new cases of A/H1N1 flu, raising total to 737 - Xinhua News Agency

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:50:00 GMT

Colombia?s Bonds Gain on CPI Outlook; Chile Peso Little Changed - Bloomberg

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:38:00 GMT

July 3 (Bloomberg) -- Colombia?s peso bonds rose for a third time this week as speculation inflation slowed last month boosted demand for fixed-rate securities. The yield on Colombia?s 11 percent bonds due in July 2020 fell nine basis points to 9 ...

US envoy returns to post in Venezuela - PR Inside

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:35:00 GMT

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - A U.S. envoy who was expelled last year by President Hugo Chavez said Thursday he hopes to re-establish dialogue after resuming his post in Venezuela. Ambassador Patrick Duddy also praised the response from governments ...

US envoy returns to post in Venezuela - PR Inside

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:35:00 GMT

Research and Markets: The Latest Chile Commercial Banking Report is ... - CNBC

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:31:00 GMT

DUBLIN, Jul 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9a040f/chile_commercial_b) has announced the addition of the "Chile Commercial Banking Report Q2 2009" report to their offering. The Chile ...

Leaders eye post-crisis economy - Saudi Gazette

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:50:00 GMT

VINA DEL MAR, Chile - Finance ministers from the Americas and multilateral lenders on Friday sought to shore up responses to the global economic crisis on Friday and plan beyond a potential recovery for a post-crisis world. Though unemployment is ...

Amid deadlock, Honduras faces expulsion from bloc

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Hopes for a rapid diplomatic resolution to the crisis in Honduras were dampened Friday as the Supreme Court told a top regional envoy the ousting of President Manuel Zelaya was irreversible.

Argentina Gets New Health Minister Amid Swine Flu - CBS News

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:38:00 GMT

(AP) Argentina swore in a new health minister on Wednesday as the spreading swine flu epidemic prompted schools nationwide to give students an early vacation and one province to declare a public health emergency. Juan Luis Manzur, a doctor and vice ...

Carstens: Mexican economy to shrink 5.5 percent - CNBC

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:31:00 GMT

VINA DEL MAR, Chile - Mexico's treasury secretary says the country's economy is expected to shrink by 5.5 percent in 2009. The world economic crisis drove Mexico's economy to contract by 8.2 percent in the first quarter of 2009, prompting the ...

UPDATE 1-Americas economic leaders shore up crisis response - Reuters

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:31:00 GMT

VINA DEL MAR, Chile, July 3 (Reuters) - Finance ministers from the Americas and multilateral lenders sought to shore up responses to the global economic crisis on Friday and pave the way for a vigorous recovery. The event in Chile was the second ...

West Ham recruit Jimenez excited about linking up with Behrami - Tribal Football

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:45:00 GMT

West Ham?s on-loan signing, Luis Jimenez is looking forward to reuniting with former teammate Valon Behrami. The Chile international has joined the Hammers from Inter but it was at Lazio where he enjoyed his football with the Swiss midfielder. "I ...

West Ham recruit Jimenez excited about linking up with Behrami - Tribal Football

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:45:00 GMT

World Bank: Global economy still precarious - PR Inside

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:21:00 GMT

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - The world economy is still in a precarious position despite signs of recovery, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said Thursday. Unemployment is still rising and trade restrictions are a constant threat, Zoellick said in ...

World Bank: Global economy still precarious - PR Inside

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:21:00 GMT

Chile Stocks Close Marginally Lower On US Market Tumble - Wall Street Journal

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:59:00 GMT

SANTIAGO (Dow Jones)--Chile's blue-chip Ipsa index closed marginally lower Thursday, dragged down by the tumbling U.S. market. The 40-share blue-chip Ipsa fell 0.02% to 3105.09 from Wednesday's close. Volume rose to 63.0 billion pesos ($116 million ...

World Bank may need funds - Straits Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:58:00 GMT

BC-WORLDBANK/LENDING (UPDATE 1) UPDATE 1-World Bank may need more resources -Zoellick (Adds quotes) By Terry Wade SANTIAGO, July 2 (Reuters) - World Bank President Robert Zoellick said on Thursday the poverty-fighting institution may need to raise ...

World Bank may need funds - Straits Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:58:00 GMT

The Dictator and the Disco King - New York Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:44:00 GMT

Pablo Larra?n, the ?Tony Manero? director. Tony Manero, of course, is the name of the character John Travolta played in ?Saturday Night Fever.? ?Tony Manero? the movie, which opened in New York on Friday, is about a week in the life of ...

The Dictator and the Disco King - New York Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:44:00 GMT