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 Propaganda war

The heavy cost of Russia's conflict with Georgia

 

 

 

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Future fair

Hitachi unveils its hi-tech vision

 

 

 

New giant clam species discovered Scientists have discovered a new species of giant clam in the Red Sea. Die-out blamed on volcanoes 'New species' of giant squid

 

 

 

 

 * Australia suffering 'man drought' * Census data reveals that some 100,000 young men have left Australia, leading to a serious "man-drought" in many areas.  Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7589382.stm




 * US surprise and praise for Palin * Democratic rivals say John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin is "admirable" but concerns remain of inexperience.  Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/7589399.stm

 

 

New pressure over faith schools <== gotta call them faithless schools The government is facing fresh pressure to stop faith schools selecting pupils and staff on the basis of their religion. Call to offer faith class choice Faith schools set for expansion Calls for faith school changes

 

 

 

 

'The Barracuda'

Sarah Palin adds energy and sizzle to McCain campaign

 

 

 

Bullfighting is seen by many as cruel. But it is not merely a gaudy circus spectacle – at its best it is an art form. Well, maybe... more»

 

 

 

Science it not quite at its end, says John Horgan. But the only way to find out how far it can go is to keep pushing against its limits... more»

 

 

 

International terrorism, for now, is but a puny apocalypse. But at any moment, with the right weapon, it could go from nothing to everything... more»

 

 

 

With Palin, McCain changes the equation

By Bob Drogin and Maeve Reston

His choice of running mate -- even she was surprised -- raises hopes and questions.

 

 

John Muir Charter works with the California Conservation Corps to help wayward students

By Mitchell Landsberg

The program offers students a last chance to defy the odds and succeed.

 

 

Italy mobsters block efforts to clean up toxic trash heaps

By Tracy Wilkinson

Residents in the Naples area have higher rates of cancer and other diseases. Activists who fight back have been threatened and witnesses killed.

 

 

Palin has risen quickly from PTA to VP pick

By Cathleen Decker and Michael Finnegan

Alaska's first-term governor and McCain's new running mate is enormously popular in her state, despite some tensions with other Alaska Republicans.

 

 

Drug war bodies are piling up in Mexico

By Ken Ellingwood

The heap of 11 decapitated bodies found in Yucatan shows that the battle to control the multibillion-dollar drug trade knows no boundaries.

 

 

McCain's choice of Palin is a risk

By Peter Wallsten

She could attract conservative Christians but not necessarily the women who backed Hillary Clinton. And some voters may question McCain's decision-making style.

 

 

New Boeing transport plane could keep Long Beach plant open

By Peter Pae

The company has proposed a modified C-17, and there are signs of interest from the Pentagon.

 

 

Decision time for the economy?

By Tom Petruno

With two-thirds of the year now over, nothing is resolved about the economy, the housing market, the credit markets or the stock market.

 

 

The perils of Palin

By Tim Rutten

McCain's pick for VP could bring social issues to the fore in this campaign.

 

 

 

 

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