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Drama Expected Between Jackson and D.A. (AP) AP - A day before he is scheduled to appear in court for his child molestation case, Michael Jackson made a surprise visit to a South Los Angeles church on Sunday and met with about 35 Sunday school students.	1
France Honors Soldiers From Riviera D-Day King Mohammed VI of Morocco, 13 African heads of state and representatives of eight other nations joined President Jacques Chirac for the belated tribute to the Aug.	2
Security dominates key Iraq forum Talks on setting up an Iraqi assembly continue despite fresh violence in Baghdad and the Shia stronghold of Najaf.	2
Venezuelans vote on Chavez rule Polling is extended as Venezuelans flock to vote on whether Hugo Chavez should stay as president.	2
Miner death suspect to be quizzed Police prepare to question a man arrested in connection with the killing of a former miner on his doorstep.	2
Bush visits scene of hurricane President Bush visits Florida, where a hurricane killed 16 people and caused billions of dollars of damage.	2
Muslims issue anti-terror guide Senior clerics are publishing a guide for Britain's Muslim community offering advice on dealing with a terror attack.	2
Two in court after woman's death A woman and a man are due in court in relation to a fatal incident which police say was a dispute over a parking space.	2
Pope celebrates Mass in Lourdes An ailing Pope John Paul II says Mass at Lourdes, the French shrine revered by Roman Catholics.	2
Henman heads GB disappointments Tim Henman and Nicole Cooke lead British disappointments on day two of the Games.	2
2012 rivals present bids in Athens London presents its bid for the 2012 Olympics at a press conference with four rival cities in Athens	2
F1: Schumacher eases to triumph Ferrari clinch the constructors' title after Michael Schumacher wins the Hungarian Grand Prix.	2
Football: Chelsea sink Man Utd Eidur Gudjohnsen earns Chelsea a 1-0 win over depleted Man Utd.	2
Rights Managed Pairing :Olympics 2004 Live Video promo & Puffbox - PROMO Athens sponsors/Davis Rights Managed Pairing :Olympics 2004 Live Video promo & Puffbox - PROMO Athens sponsors/Davis	2
UN to meet over Burundi massacre The UN Security Council is to hold emergency talks over the killing of dozens of Congolese Tutsi refugees in Burundi.	2
Japan shrine visit angers China Four Japanese ministers visit a controversial shrine dedicated to soldiers who died at war, angering China.	2
Shock defeat for USA Puerto Rico claim a surprise 92-73 victory over the USA 'Dream Team'.	2
France marks the 'other D-Day' France holds two days of celebrations to honour the Allied veterans who helped liberated its south in WWII.	2
Palestinian inmates on hunger strike Palestinians held in Israeli jails go on hunger strike to protest at conditions but Israel says they can "starve to death".	2
Bomb kills many at Indian parade A bomb blast kills at least 18 people at a rally to mark Independence Day in the Indian state of Assam.	2
Booze vessel is back in business Britain's first offshore off-licence reopens amid warning from HM Customs that potential customers could have goods seized.	2
Two charged after petrol attack A teenager and a man are charged in connection with petrol bomb attacks on the police in County Antrim.	2
Inmate mothers to keep children Children up to the age of five will be kept with their inmate mothers as part of a new move at an all-women jail.	2
Welsh NHS 'worse since devolution' Areas of the health service in Wales are performing worse since being run by the Welsh assembly, a report says.	2
Crude oil prices jump to new high The price of crude oil reaches new record levels amid concerns about possible unrest in Venezuela and the threat of sabotage in Iraq.	2
Blair 'should learn Iraq lessons' Tony Blair should pledge not to launch any more pre-emptive strikes, former minister Robin Cook says.	2
'Cannabis' brain tumour drug hope An ingredient in marijuana may be useful for treating brain cancers, say researchers.	2
A grades 'need greater breakdown' Universities struggling to choose between top A-level students should be given more information, exam chiefs say.	2
Hungry world 'must eat less meat' People will need to eat more vegetables and less meat because of dwindling water supplies, scientists say.	2
Wireless net to get speed boost Wireless computer networks could soon be running 10 times faster than they do now.	2
3 Of A Kind top the singles chart New pop act 3 Of A Kind beat cult band The Libertines to number one in the UK's singles chart.	2
Olympic Games: Your view The first day of the Olympic Games has seen rowing and swimming the pick of the action. Are the Olympics still the greatest sporting event on Earth?	2
RIGHTS-BRITAIN: 'Terrifying' Judgment over Suspected Terrorists LONDON, Aug 13 (IPS) - After years of condemning torture in other countries, Britian could now be approving it as official policy.	2
DEVELOPMENT: New EU Aid Chief to Target 0.7 Percent BRUSSELS, Aug 13 (IPS) - One of the first tasks of new EU development commissioner Louis Michel will be to persuade member states to contribute 0.7 percent of GNI to external aid.	2
ENVIRONMENT: Moon Throws New Light on Olympics LONDON, Aug 12 (IPS) - The British team arrived in Athens some days back for the Olympics, like so many others. But only with the British team has the arrival been related to travelling to the moon.	2
LABOUR-SPAIN: Summer Vacation Not for Everyone MADRID, Aug 11 (IPS) - The number of employees who sign temporary work contracts week after week, and thus have no right to paid vacation, is increasing among young people in Spain. But immigrant workers have even more to complain about, because they are offered no job contracts or benefits at all.	2
RIGHTS: International Policing Sought in Sudan LONDON, Aug 11 (IPS) - Increased international presence is urgently needed to protect civilians and bring stability to Sudan, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.	2
POLITICS: U.S. and France Begin a Great Game in Africa PARIS, Aug 11 (IPS) - France and the United States have begun a new race to compete for favours with undemocratic regimes in Africa. The competition is growing particularly in the oil- rich North and West Africa.	2
RIGHTS: U.N. Committee Silent on Anti-Terrorism Abuse UNITED NATIONS, Aug 10 (IPS) - Two leading human rights groups have criticised the U.N. Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee for refusing to castigate governments that crack down on human rights in the name of fighting terrorism.	2
ENVIRONMENT: In the Heat, Nobody Thinks of the Warming ATHENS, Aug 10 (IPS) - -The scorching sun of Athens would suggest this might be more the place to think global warming than Salt Lake City where the winter Olympics of 2002 were held. It has turned out to be just the other way round.	2
LABOUR: Migrant Workers Could End Up Losers ATHENS, Aug. 9 (IPS) - A group of non-white labourers is busy planting shrubs by the side of the main Olympics stadium in Athens. The Greek contractor overseeing them is a man in a hurry.	2
RIGHTS: EU Accused of Violating Commitments on Refugees LISBON, Aug 9 (IPS) - A proposed European Union (EU) directive imposing tighter restrictions on granting political asylum is causing major concern to refugee councils across the 15 nations that comprised the EU until the bloc's May 1 expansion to 25 countries.	2
TRADE: EU Sugar Decision Not so Sweet for Caribbean KINGSTON, Aug 5 (IPS) - For the small, developing economies of the Caribbean, the world trade body's preliminary ruling against European Union sugar comes as more bad news for a beleaguered sector, and highlights a seeming paradox these countries often face in the global trade arena.	2
RELIGION: Headscarves Now on German Minds BERLIN, Aug 5 (IPS) - After a period of what many felt was collective suspicion, Germany's Muslims are searching new ways of recovering identity.	2
TRADE: Brazil Deals Another Blow to Farm Subsidies RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 4 (IPS) - The Brazilian government and farmers celebrated a third triumph so far this year against the farm subsidies shelled out by the industrialised North after the World Trade Organisation (WTO) handed down an interim ruling Wednesday that found that the European Union (EU) is illegally dumping millions of tons of subsidised sugar on the world market.	2
POLITICS: UK Activist Sees Opening in Iraq Failure MONTREAL, Aug 4 (IPS) - The failure of the UK/U.S.-led coalition to implant democracy in Iraq has prompted deep soul-searching in the British civil service and opened the door for progressive organisations to influence its policy, says one long-time activist.	2
GIBRALTAR: The Last Colony in Europe - 300 Years On MADRID, Aug 4 (IPS) - On the 300th anniversary of Britain's occupation of the Rock of Gibraltar, the British government actively took part in the celebrations, irking Spain, which continues to claim sovereignty over the enclave, the last existing colony in Europe.	2
Film Crew Says It Found N. Korea Defector (AP) AP - A British film crew says it has found the last American defector still living in North Korea — an Army private who crossed over to the Stalinist state in 1962 and says he is glad he did.	13
Diesel Exhaust Exposure Raises Ovarian Cancer Risk (Reuters) Reuters - The risk of ovarian cancer increases with increased exposure to diesel exhaust, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Cancer.	3
I Confess. I'm a Software Pirate. I'm guilty. I'm a Software Pirate! Not just one or two copies of DOS but probably hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of software. Growing up my parents didn't have much money. Certainly not hundred of thousands of dollars for me to blow on software. I was curious and had a passion for computers that I couldn't control. I simply wanted to learn and couldn't afford to pay for software. Luckily I did this when I was a kid so hopefully I won't be prosecuted. I also believe that everything I did was ethical. I didn't take any money out of the hands of the software industry and I've already contributed WAY more to the industry than a few hundred thousand in software sales. This is th ...	6
Venezuela Oil Official Predicts Stability (AP) AP - Venezuela's oil industry will enter a new period of stability and growth after Sunday's referendum on Hugo Chavez's presidency, the president of the state-run oil company said Sunday.	13
Mortars Mark Opening of Iraqi Political Conference BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Insurgents fired mortars at a meeting where Iraqi leaders met to pick an interim national assembly on Sunday, killing at least two people in a grim reminder of the country's tortuous path toward democracy.	13
Mortars Mark Opening of Iraqi Political Conference BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Insurgents fired mortars at a meeting where Iraqi leaders met to pick an interim national assembly on Sunday, killing at least two people in a grim reminder of the country's tortuous path toward democracy.	10
Funds: Are Bond Funds Hazardous? (Reuters) Reuters - (Clint Willis is a freelance writer who covers mutual funds for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr. Willis.)	0
Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their back-to-school fashions will make the grade among style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter hold on their wallets.	0
Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apparel retailers are hoping their back-to-school fashions will make the grade among style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter hold on their wallets.	0
Funds: Are Bond Funds Hazardous? (Clint Willis is a freelance writer who covers mutual funds for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr. Willis.)	0
Running out early on the NFL In recent years, more and more NFL players are retiring at the top of their game.	1
US NBA stars stunned by Puerto Rico (AFP) AFP - Puerto Rico inflicted one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history upon the United States basketball team here with a 92-73 triumph that forever ended the Americans' aura of global invincibility.	8
O's Beat Blue Jays With Eight-Run Eighth (AP) AP - David Newhan tied a career high with four hits, including a go-ahead double in Baltimore's eight-run eighth inning, and the Orioles rallied for an 11-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.	8
Edwards Caps Intense Push in Iowa (AP) AP - Capping an intense 10-day competition for Iowa's seven electoral votes, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards accused the Bush administration on Sunday of being captured by drug and insurance interests at the expense of working families.	12
A hurricane's lessons in Florida Residents begin the massive cleanup of one of the costliest US natural disasters ever.	12
Governor's downfall could bring reform to New Jersey McGreevey's resignation comes against a backdrop of recurring state scandal.	12
Pentagon balks at intelligence reform Under 9/11 commission's proposal, control of military spy budget would shift away from Defense Department.	12
Olympic shooter who overcame impairment Collyn Loper is just a regular teen, except for being blind in one eye and a top trapshooter.	12
After 51 years, a new editor After the death of George Plimpton, what direction will Brigid Hughes take the literary publication?	12
Mortars Mark Opening of Iraqi Political Conference Insurgents fired mortars at a meeting where Iraqi leaders met to pick an interim national assembly on Sunday, killing at least two people in a grim reminder of the country's tortuous path toward democracy.	2
Italy on alert after purported Al-Qaeda ultimatum expires (AFP) AFP - Italy was on high alert as a group linked to Al-Qaeda reportedly threatened to attack, singling out Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi as a target, after the expiry of a deadline for Rome to pull its troops out of Iraq.	2
EU Willing to Rethink Airbus Subsidies (AP) AP - The European Union said Saturday it was willing to consider "disciplining" government support to European aircraft maker Airbus — but only if the United States does the same for rival Boeing Co.	2
Italy on alert after purported Al-Qaeda ultimatum expires (AFP) AFP - Italy was on high alert as a group linked to Al-Qaeda reportedly threatened to attack, singling out Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi as a target, after the expiry of a deadline for Rome to pull its troops out of Iraq.	13
Edwards Caps Intense Push in Iowa (AP) AP - Capping an intense 10-day competition for Iowa's seven electoral votes, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards accused the Bush administration on Sunday of being captured by drug and insurance interests at the expense of working families.	13
Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires.	13
Phelps vs. Thorpe: The great buzz match of these Games A rivalry in the Olympic pool that's straight out of Homeric central casting .	13
Two visions of Iraq struggle to take hold Fighting in Najaf threatened to undermine a conference to choose a national assembly.	13
Reluctantly, Russia confronts AIDS Some 1 million Russians are estimated to be HIV positive - but officials have been slow to boost funding.	13
Australia's low-cost drugs threatened by US trade deal Parliament has approved a new free-trade agreement - with caveats.	13
US poised to end 20-year drought in men's gymnastics Led by world champ Paul Hamm, the team battles powerhouses Japan and China Monday night.	13
Death, Damage Tolls Rise from Florida Hurricane PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (Reuters) - The death toll from Hurricane Charley climbed to 16 on Sunday as thousands left homeless in southwest Florida sorted through the wreckage and President Bush rushed in to view the devastation.	10
Eriksson slams 'sick' intrusions On <a href='http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/697/'>CNN International: Europe</a>	10
Giants Top Phillies 3-1 to Finish Sweep (AP) AP - Brett Tomko allowed one run in six innings for his first win in nearly a month and helped San Francisco complete a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 3-1 victory Sunday.	8
Brunell Makes a Move for Redskins' Job (AP) AP - At least for one play, Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell had the offense working. The 11-year veteran, battling with Patrick Ramsey for the starting spot, threw a perfect pass down the sidelines to Darnerien McCants for a 61-yard touchdown in Saturday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers.	8
South Africa Ends Phelps' Gold Medal Quest ATHENS (Reuters) - South Africa ruined Michael Phelps's dream of winning a record eight gold medals in a dramatic and controversial day of swimming at the Athens Olympics on Sunday.	8
Johnson Helps D - Backs End Nine - Game Slide NEW YORK (AP) -- Randy Johnson took a four-hitter into the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets 2-0.	8
Perry Out for Season Eagles running back Bruce Perry will miss his rookie season after dislocating a shoulder in an exhibition game against the New England Patriots.	8
O's Soar Past Blue Jays David Newhan tied a career high with four hits as the O's produced an eight-run eighth inning to rally for an 11-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.	8
True Battlegrounds May Be Across the Sea (AP) AP - When decision time comes this fall, the real swing votes in the 2004 presidential election may not come from Pennsylvania, Ohio or even the notorious Florida. The ultimate Bush-Kerry battleground may turn out to be somewhere more far-flung and unexpected — Israel, Britain, even Indonesia.	12
France Honors Soldiers From Riviera D-Day King Mohammed VI of Morocco, 13 African heads of state and representatives of eight other nations joined President Jacques Chirac for the belated tribute to the Aug.	2
True Battlegrounds May Be Across the Sea (AP) AP - When decision time comes this fall, the real swing votes in the 2004 presidential election may not come from Pennsylvania, Ohio or even the notorious Florida. The ultimate Bush-Kerry battleground may turn out to be somewhere more far-flung and unexpected — Israel, Britain, even Indonesia.	13
Millions Wait Hours in Venezuela to Vote in Recall Election The unprecedented vote was sluggish as huge crowds lined up at voting booths. Results were not expected until 8 p.m., or later.	13
Whistling Straits Proves It's Major League (AP) AP - The world hasn't seen the last of Whistling Straits, the gem of a golf course that debuted to magnificent reviews during the PGA Championship.	8
Leonard Forges Two Clear with Nine to Play at PGA KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - American Justin Leonard stayed on track for his second major title in the U.S. PGA Championship final round on Sunday, moving two shots clear with nine holes to play.	8
Leonard Forges Two Clear with Nine to Play at PGA KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - American Justin Leonard stayed on track for his second major title in the U.S. PGA Championship final round on Sunday, moving two shots clear with nine holes to play.	12
From Latvia, with love of being a soldier At the age of 3, when Michael Yury Tarlavsky refused to eat his dinner, his grandmother knew just how to change the stubborn boy's mind.	2
Germany to bear brunt of US troop withdrawal Germany will be hit harder than any other country by US President George W. Bush's announcement on Monday that the Pentagon will withdraw 70,000 troops from overseas and return them to US bases, US officials ...	2
Dominican President-Elect Faces Challenge (AP) AP - Four years after stepping down as the Dominican Republic's president, Leonel Fernandez returns Monday, promising improvements as the Caribbean nation suffers its worst economic crisis in decades.	13
Olympic Summer Games (Variety) Variety - Special; NBC, Fri., Sat., Aug. 13-14, 8 p.m.	1
Iraq Evicts Reporters From Najaf (AP) AP - Iraqi police ordered all journalists to leave the holy city of Najaf on Sunday, just as a new U.S. offensive against militants hiding out in a revered shrine began.	13
Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm Violence (AP) AP - Government troops intervened in Afghanistan's latest outbreak of deadly fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said Sunday.	13
'Alien Vs. Predator' Smacks Down Rivals LOS ANGELES - Movie-goers were easy prey for a double dose of space invaders. The sci-fi smackdown "Alien vs...	13
U.S. Men Stunned by Puerto Rico, 92-73 ATHENS, Greece - In an upset as historic as it was inevitable, Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson and the rest of the U.S. basketball team lost 92-73 to Puerto Rico on Sunday, only the third Olympic loss ever for America and its first since adding pros...	13

Drama Expected Between Jackson and D.A. (AP) AP - A day before he is scheduled to appear in court for his child molestation case, Michael Jackson made a surprise visit to a South Los Angeles church on Sunday and met with about 35 Sunday school students.

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France Honors Soldiers From Riviera D-Day King Mohammed VI of Morocco, 13 African heads of state and representatives of eight other nations joined President Jacques Chirac for the belated tribute to the Aug.

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Security dominates key Iraq forum Talks on setting up an Iraqi assembly continue despite fresh violence in Baghdad and the Shia stronghold of Najaf.

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Venezuelans vote on Chavez rule Polling is extended as Venezuelans flock to vote on whether Hugo Chavez should stay as president.

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Miner death suspect to be quizzed Police prepare to question a man arrested in connection with the killing of a former miner on his doorstep.

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Bush visits scene of hurricane President Bush visits Florida, where a hurricane killed 16 people and caused billions of dollars of damage.

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Muslims issue anti-terror guide Senior clerics are publishing a guide for Britain's Muslim community offering advice on dealing with a terror attack.

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Two in court after woman's death A woman and a man are due in court in relation to a fatal incident which police say was a dispute over a parking space.

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Pope celebrates Mass in Lourdes An ailing Pope John Paul II says Mass at Lourdes, the French shrine revered by Roman Catholics.

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Henman heads GB disappointments Tim Henman and Nicole Cooke lead British disappointments on day two of the Games.

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2012 rivals present bids in Athens London presents its bid for the 2012 Olympics at a press conference with four rival cities in Athens

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F1: Schumacher eases to triumph Ferrari clinch the constructors' title after Michael Schumacher wins the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Football: Chelsea sink Man Utd Eidur Gudjohnsen earns Chelsea a 1-0 win over depleted Man Utd.

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Rights Managed Pairing :Olympics 2004 Live Video promo & Puffbox - PROMO Athens sponsors/Davis Rights Managed Pairing :Olympics 2004 Live Video promo & Puffbox - PROMO Athens sponsors/Davis

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UN to meet over Burundi massacre The UN Security Council is to hold emergency talks over the killing of dozens of Congolese Tutsi refugees in Burundi.

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Japan shrine visit angers China Four Japanese ministers visit a controversial shrine dedicated to soldiers who died at war, angering China.

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Shock defeat for USA Puerto Rico claim a surprise 92-73 victory over the USA 'Dream Team'.

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France marks the 'other D-Day' France holds two days of celebrations to honour the Allied veterans who helped liberated its south in WWII.

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Palestinian inmates on hunger strike Palestinians held in Israeli jails go on hunger strike to protest at conditions but Israel says they can "starve to death".

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Bomb kills many at Indian parade A bomb blast kills at least 18 people at a rally to mark Independence Day in the Indian state of Assam.

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Booze vessel is back in business Britain's first offshore off-licence reopens amid warning from HM Customs that potential customers could have goods seized.

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Two charged after petrol attack A teenager and a man are charged in connection with petrol bomb attacks on the police in County Antrim.

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Inmate mothers to keep children Children up to the age of five will be kept with their inmate mothers as part of a new move at an all-women jail.

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Welsh NHS 'worse since devolution' Areas of the health service in Wales are performing worse since being run by the Welsh assembly, a report says.

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Crude oil prices jump to new high The price of crude oil reaches new record levels amid concerns about possible unrest in Venezuela and the threat of sabotage in Iraq.

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Blair 'should learn Iraq lessons' Tony Blair should pledge not to launch any more pre-emptive strikes, former minister Robin Cook says.

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'Cannabis' brain tumour drug hope An ingredient in marijuana may be useful for treating brain cancers, say researchers.

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A grades 'need greater breakdown' Universities struggling to choose between top A-level students should be given more information, exam chiefs say.

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Hungry world 'must eat less meat' People will need to eat more vegetables and less meat because of dwindling water supplies, scientists say.

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Wireless net to get speed boost Wireless computer networks could soon be running 10 times faster than they do now.

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3 Of A Kind top the singles chart New pop act 3 Of A Kind beat cult band The Libertines to number one in the UK's singles chart.

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Olympic Games: Your view The first day of the Olympic Games has seen rowing and swimming the pick of the action. Are the Olympics still the greatest sporting event on Earth?

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RIGHTS-BRITAIN: 'Terrifying' Judgment over Suspected Terrorists LONDON, Aug 13 (IPS) - After years of condemning torture in other countries, Britian could now be approving it as official policy.

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DEVELOPMENT: New EU Aid Chief to Target 0.7 Percent BRUSSELS, Aug 13 (IPS) - One of the first tasks of new EU development commissioner Louis Michel will be to persuade member states to contribute 0.7 percent of GNI to external aid.

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ENVIRONMENT: Moon Throws New Light on Olympics LONDON, Aug 12 (IPS) - The British team arrived in Athens some days back for the Olympics, like so many others. But only with the British team has the arrival been related to travelling to the moon.

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LABOUR-SPAIN: Summer Vacation Not for Everyone MADRID, Aug 11 (IPS) - The number of employees who sign temporary work contracts week after week, and thus have no right to paid vacation, is increasing among young people in Spain. But immigrant workers have even more to complain about, because they are offered no job contracts or benefits at all.

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RIGHTS: International Policing Sought in Sudan LONDON, Aug 11 (IPS) - Increased international presence is urgently needed to protect civilians and bring stability to Sudan, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.

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POLITICS: U.S. and France Begin a Great Game in Africa PARIS, Aug 11 (IPS) - France and the United States have begun a new race to compete for favours with undemocratic regimes in Africa. The competition is growing particularly in the oil- rich North and West Africa.

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RIGHTS: U.N. Committee Silent on Anti-Terrorism Abuse UNITED NATIONS, Aug 10 (IPS) - Two leading human rights groups have criticised the U.N. Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee for refusing to castigate governments that crack down on human rights in the name of fighting terrorism.

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ENVIRONMENT: In the Heat, Nobody Thinks of the Warming ATHENS, Aug 10 (IPS) - -The scorching sun of Athens would suggest this might be more the place to think global warming than Salt Lake City where the winter Olympics of 2002 were held. It has turned out to be just the other way round.

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LABOUR: Migrant Workers Could End Up Losers ATHENS, Aug. 9 (IPS) - A group of non-white labourers is busy planting shrubs by the side of the main Olympics stadium in Athens. The Greek contractor overseeing them is a man in a hurry.

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RIGHTS: EU Accused of Violating Commitments on Refugees LISBON, Aug 9 (IPS) - A proposed European Union (EU) directive imposing tighter restrictions on granting political asylum is causing major concern to refugee councils across the 15 nations that comprised the EU until the bloc's May 1 expansion to 25 countries.

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TRADE: EU Sugar Decision Not so Sweet for Caribbean KINGSTON, Aug 5 (IPS) - For the small, developing economies of the Caribbean, the world trade body's preliminary ruling against European Union sugar comes as more bad news for a beleaguered sector, and highlights a seeming paradox these countries often face in the global trade arena.

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RELIGION: Headscarves Now on German Minds BERLIN, Aug 5 (IPS) - After a period of what many felt was collective suspicion, Germany's Muslims are searching new ways of recovering identity.

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TRADE: Brazil Deals Another Blow to Farm Subsidies RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 4 (IPS) - The Brazilian government and farmers celebrated a third triumph so far this year against the farm subsidies shelled out by the industrialised North after the World Trade Organisation (WTO) handed down an interim ruling Wednesday that found that the European Union (EU) is illegally dumping millions of tons of subsidised sugar on the world market.

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POLITICS: UK Activist Sees Opening in Iraq Failure MONTREAL, Aug 4 (IPS) - The failure of the UK/U.S.-led coalition to implant democracy in Iraq has prompted deep soul-searching in the British civil service and opened the door for progressive organisations to influence its policy, says one long-time activist.

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GIBRALTAR: The Last Colony in Europe - 300 Years On MADRID, Aug 4 (IPS) - On the 300th anniversary of Britain's occupation of the Rock of Gibraltar, the British government actively took part in the celebrations, irking Spain, which continues to claim sovereignty over the enclave, the last existing colony in Europe.

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Film Crew Says It Found N. Korea Defector (AP) AP - A British film crew says it has found the last American defector still living in North Korea — an Army private who crossed over to the Stalinist state in 1962 and says he is glad he did.

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Diesel Exhaust Exposure Raises Ovarian Cancer Risk (Reuters) Reuters - The risk of ovarian cancer increases with increased exposure to diesel exhaust, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Cancer.

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I Confess. I'm a Software Pirate. I'm guilty. I'm a Software Pirate! Not just one or two copies of DOS but probably hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of software. Growing up my parents didn't have much money. Certainly not hundred of thousands of dollars for me to blow on software. I was curious and had a passion for computers that I couldn't control. I simply wanted to learn and couldn't afford to pay for software. Luckily I did this when I was a kid so hopefully I won't be prosecuted. I also believe that everything I did was ethical. I didn't take any money out of the hands of the software industry and I've already contributed WAY more to the industry than a few hundred thousand in software sales. This is th ...

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Venezuela Oil Official Predicts Stability (AP) AP - Venezuela's oil industry will enter a new period of stability and growth after Sunday's referendum on Hugo Chavez's presidency, the president of the state-run oil company said Sunday.

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Mortars Mark Opening of Iraqi Political Conference BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Insurgents fired mortars at a meeting where Iraqi leaders met to pick an interim national assembly on Sunday, killing at least two people in a grim reminder of the country's tortuous path toward democracy.

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Mortars Mark Opening of Iraqi Political Conference BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Insurgents fired mortars at a meeting where Iraqi leaders met to pick an interim national assembly on Sunday, killing at least two people in a grim reminder of the country's tortuous path toward democracy.

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Funds: Are Bond Funds Hazardous? (Reuters) Reuters - (Clint Willis is a freelance writer who covers mutual funds for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr. Willis.)

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Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers (Reuters) Reuters - Apparel retailers are hoping their back-to-school fashions will make the grade among style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter hold on their wallets.

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Retailers Vie for Back-To-School Buyers NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apparel retailers are hoping their back-to-school fashions will make the grade among style-conscious teens and young adults this fall, but it could be a tough sell, with students and parents keeping a tighter hold on their wallets.

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Funds: Are Bond Funds Hazardous? (Clint Willis is a freelance writer who covers mutual funds for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr. Willis.)

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Running out early on the NFL In recent years, more and more NFL players are retiring at the top of their game.

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US NBA stars stunned by Puerto Rico (AFP) AFP - Puerto Rico inflicted one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history upon the United States basketball team here with a 92-73 triumph that forever ended the Americans' aura of global invincibility.

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O's Beat Blue Jays With Eight-Run Eighth (AP) AP - David Newhan tied a career high with four hits, including a go-ahead double in Baltimore's eight-run eighth inning, and the Orioles rallied for an 11-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

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Edwards Caps Intense Push in Iowa (AP) AP - Capping an intense 10-day competition for Iowa's seven electoral votes, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards accused the Bush administration on Sunday of being captured by drug and insurance interests at the expense of working families.

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A hurricane's lessons in Florida Residents begin the massive cleanup of one of the costliest US natural disasters ever.

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Governor's downfall could bring reform to New Jersey McGreevey's resignation comes against a backdrop of recurring state scandal.

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Pentagon balks at intelligence reform Under 9/11 commission's proposal, control of military spy budget would shift away from Defense Department.

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Olympic shooter who overcame impairment Collyn Loper is just a regular teen, except for being blind in one eye and a top trapshooter.

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After 51 years, a new editor After the death of George Plimpton, what direction will Brigid Hughes take the literary publication?

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Mortars Mark Opening of Iraqi Political Conference Insurgents fired mortars at a meeting where Iraqi leaders met to pick an interim national assembly on Sunday, killing at least two people in a grim reminder of the country's tortuous path toward democracy.

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Italy on alert after purported Al-Qaeda ultimatum expires (AFP) AFP - Italy was on high alert as a group linked to Al-Qaeda reportedly threatened to attack, singling out Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi as a target, after the expiry of a deadline for Rome to pull its troops out of Iraq.

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EU Willing to Rethink Airbus Subsidies (AP) AP - The European Union said Saturday it was willing to consider "disciplining" government support to European aircraft maker Airbus — but only if the United States does the same for rival Boeing Co.

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Italy on alert after purported Al-Qaeda ultimatum expires (AFP) AFP - Italy was on high alert as a group linked to Al-Qaeda reportedly threatened to attack, singling out Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi as a target, after the expiry of a deadline for Rome to pull its troops out of Iraq.

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Edwards Caps Intense Push in Iowa (AP) AP - Capping an intense 10-day competition for Iowa's seven electoral votes, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards accused the Bush administration on Sunday of being captured by drug and insurance interests at the expense of working families.

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Politics an Afterthought Amid Hurricane (AP) AP - If Hurricane Charley had struck three years ago, President Bush's tour through the wreckage of this coastal city would have been just the sort of post-disaster visit that other presidents have made to the scenes of storms, earthquakes, floods and fires.

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Phelps vs. Thorpe: The great buzz match of these Games A rivalry in the Olympic pool that's straight out of Homeric central casting .

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Two visions of Iraq struggle to take hold Fighting in Najaf threatened to undermine a conference to choose a national assembly.

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Reluctantly, Russia confronts AIDS Some 1 million Russians are estimated to be HIV positive - but officials have been slow to boost funding.

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Australia's low-cost drugs threatened by US trade deal Parliament has approved a new free-trade agreement - with caveats.

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US poised to end 20-year drought in men's gymnastics Led by world champ Paul Hamm, the team battles powerhouses Japan and China Monday night.

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Death, Damage Tolls Rise from Florida Hurricane PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (Reuters) - The death toll from Hurricane Charley climbed to 16 on Sunday as thousands left homeless in southwest Florida sorted through the wreckage and President Bush rushed in to view the devastation.

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Eriksson slams 'sick' intrusions On <a href='http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/697/'>CNN International: Europe</a>

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Giants Top Phillies 3-1 to Finish Sweep (AP) AP - Brett Tomko allowed one run in six innings for his first win in nearly a month and helped San Francisco complete a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 3-1 victory Sunday.

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Brunell Makes a Move for Redskins' Job (AP) AP - At least for one play, Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell had the offense working. The 11-year veteran, battling with Patrick Ramsey for the starting spot, threw a perfect pass down the sidelines to Darnerien McCants for a 61-yard touchdown in Saturday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers.

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South Africa Ends Phelps' Gold Medal Quest ATHENS (Reuters) - South Africa ruined Michael Phelps's dream of winning a record eight gold medals in a dramatic and controversial day of swimming at the Athens Olympics on Sunday.

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Johnson Helps D - Backs End Nine - Game Slide NEW YORK (AP) -- Randy Johnson took a four-hitter into the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks end a nine-game losing streak Sunday, beating Steve Trachsel and the New York Mets 2-0.

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Perry Out for Season Eagles running back Bruce Perry will miss his rookie season after dislocating a shoulder in an exhibition game against the New England Patriots.

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O's Soar Past Blue Jays David Newhan tied a career high with four hits as the O's produced an eight-run eighth inning to rally for an 11-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

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True Battlegrounds May Be Across the Sea (AP) AP - When decision time comes this fall, the real swing votes in the 2004 presidential election may not come from Pennsylvania, Ohio or even the notorious Florida. The ultimate Bush-Kerry battleground may turn out to be somewhere more far-flung and unexpected — Israel, Britain, even Indonesia.

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France Honors Soldiers From Riviera D-Day King Mohammed VI of Morocco, 13 African heads of state and representatives of eight other nations joined President Jacques Chirac for the belated tribute to the Aug.

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True Battlegrounds May Be Across the Sea (AP) AP - When decision time comes this fall, the real swing votes in the 2004 presidential election may not come from Pennsylvania, Ohio or even the notorious Florida. The ultimate Bush-Kerry battleground may turn out to be somewhere more far-flung and unexpected — Israel, Britain, even Indonesia.

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Millions Wait Hours in Venezuela to Vote in Recall Election The unprecedented vote was sluggish as huge crowds lined up at voting booths. Results were not expected until 8 p.m., or later.

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Whistling Straits Proves It's Major League (AP) AP - The world hasn't seen the last of Whistling Straits, the gem of a golf course that debuted to magnificent reviews during the PGA Championship.

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Leonard Forges Two Clear with Nine to Play at PGA KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - American Justin Leonard stayed on track for his second major title in the U.S. PGA Championship final round on Sunday, moving two shots clear with nine holes to play.

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Leonard Forges Two Clear with Nine to Play at PGA KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - American Justin Leonard stayed on track for his second major title in the U.S. PGA Championship final round on Sunday, moving two shots clear with nine holes to play.

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From Latvia, with love of being a soldier At the age of 3, when Michael Yury Tarlavsky refused to eat his dinner, his grandmother knew just how to change the stubborn boy's mind.

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Germany to bear brunt of US troop withdrawal Germany will be hit harder than any other country by US President George W. Bush's announcement on Monday that the Pentagon will withdraw 70,000 troops from overseas and return them to US bases, US officials ...

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Dominican President-Elect Faces Challenge (AP) AP - Four years after stepping down as the Dominican Republic's president, Leonel Fernandez returns Monday, promising improvements as the Caribbean nation suffers its worst economic crisis in decades.

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Olympic Summer Games (Variety) Variety - Special; NBC, Fri., Sat., Aug. 13-14, 8 p.m.

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Iraq Evicts Reporters From Najaf (AP) AP - Iraqi police ordered all journalists to leave the holy city of Najaf on Sunday, just as a new U.S. offensive against militants hiding out in a revered shrine began.

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Afghan Army Dispatched to Calm Violence (AP) AP - Government troops intervened in Afghanistan's latest outbreak of deadly fighting between warlords, flying from the capital to the far west on U.S. and NATO airplanes to retake an air base contested in the violence, officials said Sunday.

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'Alien Vs. Predator' Smacks Down Rivals LOS ANGELES - Movie-goers were easy prey for a double dose of space invaders. The sci-fi smackdown "Alien vs...

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U.S. Men Stunned by Puerto Rico, 92-73 ATHENS, Greece - In an upset as historic as it was inevitable, Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson and the rest of the U.S. basketball team lost 92-73 to Puerto Rico on Sunday, only the third Olympic loss ever for America and its first since adding pros...

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