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BBC News |
11:49pm PDT |
HBOS investors snub share issue |
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Summary: Britain's biggest mortgage lender HBOS says only 8.29% of its £4bn share issue was taken up by existing investors. |
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Yahoo News |
11:32pm PDT |
Obama in Iraq on fact-finding mission
(AFP)
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Summary: AFP - Democratic White House candidate Barack Obama was in Iraq on a fact-finding tour on Monday, days after confirming plans to withdraw US troops from Iraq in 16 months if he takes office next year. |
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Cnn.com |
11:31pm PDT |
Newsroom cuts curb content, study shows |
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Summary: Read full story for latest details.
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ChristianToday |
11:27pm PDT |
Archbishop warns of severe challenges at Lambeth Conference |
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Summary: The Archbishop of Canterbury told 650 bishops gathered at the Lambeth Conference on Sunday that the Anglican Communion is in the midst of one of the most severe challenges in its history |
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Cnn.com |
11:25pm PDT |
Beijing takes cars off streets for Olympics |
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Summary: Read full story for latest details.
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Yahoo News |
11:23pm PDT |
U.S. B-52 bomber crashes off Guam, 6 crew missing
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - A U.S. B-52 bomber that was due to fly
in a Liberation Day parade in the U.S. territory of Guam on
Monday crashed into the Pacific Ocean soon after take-off, news
reports and officials said. |
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BBC News |
11:10pm PDT |
India key nuclear debate begins |
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Summary: India's parliament begins a two-day debate that will end in a vote of confidence over the issue of a nuclear deal with the US. |
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Yahoo News |
11:07pm PDT |
Barack Obama visits Iraq
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate
Barack Obama flew into Iraq on Monday, thrusting U.S. strategy
in the country and troop levels to the centre-stage of the
November election race. |
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Yahoo News |
11:06pm PDT |
Obama in Iraq for fact-finding mission
(AFP)
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Summary: AFP - Democratic White House candidate Barack Obama arrived in Iraq Monday on a fact-finding tour, days after confirming plans to withdraw US troops from Iraq in 16 months if he takes office next year. |
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Yahoo News |
11:05pm PDT |
Two killed, 14 hurt in 'deliberate' China bus blasts: police
(AFP)
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Summary: AFP - Two bus explosions that killed two people and injured 14 in a southwestern Chinese city on Monday were deliberate acts, police said. |
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BBC News |
10:59pm PDT |
Today - the comic |
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Summary: The Naughtie gang get into trouble |
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Cnn.com |
10:57pm PDT |
B-52 bomber crashes off island of Guam |
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Summary: Rescuers were searching the waters near the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam on Monday morning after receiving a report of a plane crash involving six crew members, a U.S. Coast Guard spokeswoman said.
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BBC News |
10:53pm PDT |
No charges on aerosol explosion |
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Summary: Prosecutors say no charges will be brought following an explosion in Llanelli that seriously injured four teenage girls. |
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BBC News |
10:53pm PDT |
'Excess aerosol use' caused blast |
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Summary: An explosion which left four girls with serious burns was caused by excessive use of aerosol cans, an inquiry finds. |
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BBC News |
10:49pm PDT |
Man killed in one-vehicle crash |
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Summary: Police appeal for information after a man is killed in a one-vehicle collision near Coalisland in County Tyrone. |
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BBC News |
10:47pm PDT |
Barack Obama arrives in Baghdad |
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Summary: US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama arrives in Iraq on the second stage of a major foreign tour. |
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Cnn.com |
10:47pm PDT |
Barack Obama arrives in Iraq on second leg of tour |
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Summary: Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama arrived in Iraq on Monday for talks with Iraqi officials and American military commanders in a 5-year-old war he has pledged to end, a U.S. Embassy spokesman said.
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Yahoo News |
10:38pm PDT |
Barack Obama in Baghdad to meet with US commanders
(AP)
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Summary: AP - A U.S. Embassy official said Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama arrived in Iraq on Monday where he will meet with commanders and troops in a war he has long opposed. |
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Yahoo News |
10:30pm PDT |
Barack Obama spends less in June, saves resources
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Barack Obama cut back on his spending in June after securing the Democratic presidential nomination, building up his cash on hand as Republican rival John McCain outspent him with a heavy dose of television advertising. |
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Yahoo News |
10:23pm PDT |
Padraig Harrington wins 2nd straight British Open
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down 18th fairway of a century-old links course, especially with a four-shot lead in the British Open and the engraver putting the final touches on the oldest trophy in golf. |
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BBC News |
9:59pm PDT |
Asean delivers rare Burma rebuke |
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Summary: Ministers from South East Asia issue their strongest ever criticism of Burma's junta, before an annual security meeting. |
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Yahoo News |
9:53pm PDT |
North Korea nuclear talks to take higher profile
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - Sputtering talks on ending North Korea's
nuclear plans will gain a higher profile this week with an
unprecedented meeting of ministers, but lingering questions on
the North's ambitions threaten to drag the process down. |
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Yahoo News |
9:46pm PDT |
Democrat Barack Obama spends shy of $26M in June
(AP)
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Summary: AP - Democrat Barack Obama reports spending $25.6 million in June for his presidential campaign, his lowest monthly operating costs of the year. |
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BBC News |
9:37pm PDT |
Drink venues' conduct condemned |
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Summary: Alcohol retailers in England are routinely guilty of "irresponsible and harmful practises", a government report finds. |
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Yahoo News |
9:30pm PDT |
Rice: Iran must give "serious answer" or face sanctions
(Reuters)
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Summary: Reuters - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza
Rice accused Iran on Monday of using stalling tactics and
warned Tehran it faced more sanctions if it flouted a two-week
deadline to curb its nuclear program. |
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BBC News |
9:06pm PDT |
Police road traffic deaths halved |
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Summary: Deaths from road traffic incidents involving police in England and Wales have more than halved in two years to 23, figures show. |
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ChristianPost |
8:57pm PDT |
Doubts Cast Over 'Golden Compass' Sequel Plans |
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Summary: Despite its success overseas, the novel-based film The Golden Compass might not be followed by a sequel following its disappointing run in the United States last year due in part to boycott calls by Christian conservatives. |
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ChristianPost |
8:57pm PDT |
Future of 'Golden Compass' Film Trilogy Uncertain Despite Rumors |
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Summary: Despite its big overseas earnings, the novel-based film The Golden Compass might not be followed by a sequel following its disappointing run in the United States last year due in part to boycott calls by Christian conservatives. |
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BBC News |
8:41pm PDT |
Police 'to shelve Madeleine case' |
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Summary: Portuguese police are winding up the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, local media report. |
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BBC News |
8:41pm PDT |
Statement due on Madeleine case |
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Summary: Portuguese police are winding up the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, local media report. |
