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November 21, 2008

Obama’s Popularity Threatens Qaeda Credibility: Analysts

WASHINGTON ~ Al-Qaeda’s first message to Barack Obama two weeks after his election to the US presidency shows a “panicked – Read More...
November 21, 2008

International Space Station Turns 10

WASHINGTON ~ The International Space Station, one of the most ambitious space projects ever and a key launching board for – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Tibetan Exiles Review Tactics against Chinese Rule

DHARAMSHALA ~ Tibetan exiles worked this week to hammer out a new strategy for their fight against Chinese rule, as – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Obama Vows to Engage World on Climate Change

LOS ANGELES ~ US president-elect Barack Obama vowed this week he would “engage vigorously” in global climate change talks and – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Tycoon Bakrie Reels as Crisis Hits Home

JAKARTA ~ Just months ago he was the undisputed king of Indonesia’s tycoons, but now powerful Welfare Minister Aburizal Bakrie – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Buddha-Shaped Termite Nests Draw Crowds

PHNOM PENH ~ Hundreds of devout Cambodians have flocked to see five unusually shaped termite nests that look like seated – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Skin Cancer Vaccine May Be Within Reach: Scientist

SYDNEY ~ An Australian scientist who developed a vaccine for cervical cancer said this week a vaccine that could prevent – Read More...
November 21, 2008

One-Third of Asthma Cases Not Asthma: Study

OTTAWA ~ One-third of Canadians with asthma have likely been wrongly diagnosed by their doctor, said a study on Tuesday – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Exercise, Sleep ‘Cuts Cancer Risk’

WASHINGTON ~ Regular physical activity can significantly lower a woman’s risk of developing cancer, but skimping on sleep can eliminate – Read More...
November 21, 2008

Growth Hormone Drug Fails to Slow Alzheimer’s: Study

CHICAGO ~ A drug that increases the release of growth hormones has failed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease – Read More...