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Strong China quake felt as far as Thailand - Reuters


Malaysia StarStrong China quake felt as far as Thailand
Reuters - 1 hour ago
By Lindsay Beck BEIJING (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck China's Sichuan province on Monday, less than 100 km (60 miles) from the provincial capital of Chengdu.
Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes western China The Associated Press
China Is Hit by 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Near Chengdu (Update2) Bloomberg
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US aid flight en route to Myanmar - CNN


WHDH-TVUS aid flight en route to Myanmar
CNN - 2 hours ago
YANGON, Myanmar (CNN) -- A US military airplane with relief supplies has taken off and was scheduled to land in Myanmar Monday afternoon on a mission that American officials say they hope will "build trust.
US launches relief airlift to Myanmar after cyclone The Associated Press
Myanmar bracing for new storm Chicago Tribune
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Serbia in coalition scramble after ambivalent vote - Reuters


Ottawa CitizenSerbia in coalition scramble after ambivalent vote
Reuters - 59 minutes ago
By Ellie Tzortzi BELGRADE, May 12 (Reuters) - Serbia's pro-European alliance was to start coalition talks with smaller parties on Monday to stave off a challenge from nationalist runners-up who say they too can form a government after Sunday's ...
Video: Serb's Tadic claims poll victory RussiaToday
Serbia nationalist, pro-West forces battle for power The Associated Press
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South Africa: Tsvangirai Heads to Harare With Security Guarantee - AllAfrica.com


PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)South Africa: Tsvangirai Heads to Harare With Security Guarantee
AllAfrica.com - 48 minutes ago
ZIMBABWEANS are braced for the arrival of Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai in Harare today, after the opposition leader was guaranteed that he would not be arrested on his return.
Tsvangirai return home delayed as he awaits security guarantees Monsters and Critics.com
Former Zimbabwe Finance Minister Discusses Possible Role in Run ... Voice of America
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Sudanese government cuts ties with Chad following attacks on its ... - CNN


The Southern LedgerSudanese government cuts ties with Chad following attacks on its ...
CNN - 3 hours ago
EL FASHER, Sudan (CNN) -- Sudan cut ties with neighboring Chad and threatened retaliation Sunday after it accused the country of helping train rebels who attacked a suburb of Khartoum.
Sudan cuts ties with Chad after rebel attack Reuters
Sudan arrests opposition leader after rebel raid International Herald Tribune
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Florida wildfires close interstate, force evacuation - CNN


MyFoxOrlando.comFlorida wildfires close interstate, force evacuation
CNN - 52 minutes ago
(CNN) -- Wildfires scorched two counties in central Florida on Sunday, closing a major interstate and forcing the evacuation of some coastal residents.
Florida wildfires force evacuation of hundreds Los Angeles Times
Floridians flee fire, interstate closed Chicago Tribune
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Enemies of 'elite' Barack Obama show contempt for education - New Yor...


CitizenEnemies of 'elite' Barack Obama show contempt for education
New York Daily News - 55 minutes ago
Nothing has been quite as exciting and as disappointing or even disgusting as the grand drama of this Democratic contest for the nomination.
Time to note diversity of black vote Chicago Tribune
Economic advisor to John McCain defends gas tax holiday Los Angeles Times
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A New GI Bill - New York Times


DigitalJournal.comA New GI Bill
New York Times - 4 hours ago
As a veteran, I am appalled but not surprised to find that George W. Bush and John McCain oppose Senator Jim Webb?s new GI Bill.
Webb veterans bill misses the mark Washington Times
Not an Emergency Washington Post
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Westpac of Australia Offers to Buy St. George Bank (Update7) - Bloomberg

Westpac of Australia Offers to Buy St. George Bank (Update7)
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Stuart Kelly and Laura Cochrane May 12 (Bloomberg) -- Westpac Banking Corp. Chief Executive Officer Gail Kelly, less than four months into the job, made an unsolicited offer to buy her former employer St.
Australian shares close up on talk of consolidation in financial ... Forbes
Australia's Westpac Bank eyes St George takeover Reuters
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Centrica Faces `Challenging' Environment on Gas Price (Update1) - Bloomberg


ITV.comCentrica Faces `Challenging' Environment on Gas Price (Update1)
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Paul Dobson May 12 (Bloomberg) -- Centrica Plc, Britain's biggest energy supplier, said first-half profit will be ``materially'' lower than last year after ``stubbornly high'' natural gas and power prices dented earnings from sales to customers.
Centrica sees profit 'materially' lower MarketWatch
UPDATE 2-Centrica sees lower H1 operating profit, shares hit Reuters
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Inflation At Worrying Heights In China - Forbes


Turkish PressInflation At Worrying Heights In China
Forbes - 2 hours ago
Beijing is going to have to do more to curb inflation, perhaps at the price of reducing growth and employment. The Chinese National Bureau of Statistics said Monday that the consumer price index rose 8.5% in April compared to the same month last year, ...
China: April CPI Comes In Higher Than Expected Seeking Alpha
China warns about inflation with price rises at near 12-year highs AFP
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Economic advisor to John McCain defends gas tax holiday - Los Angeles Times


St. Louis Post-DispatchEconomic advisor to John McCain defends gas tax holiday
Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago
Also on the talk show circuit, aides to Hillary Clinton say she still can win the nomination. If Barack Obama wants her out of the race, Howard Wolfson says, 'beat her.
The Pundit Analyzing Obama? Some TV Upstart Named Rove New York Times
Campaign Takeout: John Edwards' word to the wise New York Daily News
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Democratic leaders hoping Hillary Clinton doesn't do more damage - New Yo...


Turkish PressDemocratic leaders hoping Hillary Clinton doesn't do more damage
New York Daily News - 5 hours ago
BY DAVID SALTONSTALL The toughest question for Hillary Clinton now is not if she drops out of the presidential race, or even when.
McCain's 7 Steps for Beating Obama TIME
As Obama closes in on Democratic nod, he begins to focus on McCain USA Today
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Clinton outwardly confident, even as hopes dim - The Associated Press


The Associated PressClinton outwardly confident, even as hopes dim
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
ELEANOR, W.Va. (AP) - Hillary Rodham Clinton was just warming up the crowd in a cramped and muggy middle school gymnasium when she switched her pronouns.
Video: WV Voters Ready for Primary AssociatedPress
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RIM BlackBerry Bold/BlackBerry 9000 makes official debut - CNET News.com


CNet News.com BlogRIM BlackBerry Bold/BlackBerry 9000 makes official debut
CNET News.com - 4 hours ago
World: Say hello to the RIM BlackBerry Bold. *Cue dramatic music* You may know it as the RIM BlackBerry 9000, but today, Research in Motion officially took the wraps off the highly anticipated and much-rumored smartphone, complete with a new name.
RIM's BlackBerry Bold Beats Apple to the 3G Punch PC World
Hands-On with the New BlackBerry Bold PC Magazine
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What's New in Health

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MPs to debate embryology changes
MPs are to debate controversial proposals to change the law on the use of human embryos.
Brown vows to make care 'fairer'
Gordon Brown is outlining the need to reform social care to cope with Britain's ageing population.
Mentally ill 'go without food'
People with mental health problems are struggling to make ends meet, the charity Mind finds.
Clue to early pre-eclampsia test
A gene found to be linked with pre-eclampsia may lead to diagnostic test and early treatment, say US researchers.
Diabetes 'is no extra road risk'
People with diabetes who use insulin have no more car accidents than those without the condition, research shows.
No jabs, no school says MP
Children who have not received all their vaccinations should not be allowed to start school, a Labour MP suggests.
Hospital to 'tag' patient records
Every patient record at a hospital will be fitted with an electronic tag after some went missing.
Depressed fathers 'hit learning'
Depressed fathers may hinder their child's language development, US research suggests.
Scientists' protest discouraged
Scientists are being discouraged from attending Parliament to show their support for proposed embryology and fertility legislation.
Promises on NHS overhaul
Ministers have sought to allay fears over the forthcoming overhaul of the NHS in England.
Early baby survival 'unchanged'
Babies born at 23 weeks or earlier are no more likely to survive than they were a decade ago, a study finds.
HIV funding priority shift call
Funding for HIV prevention is being wasted on strategies which have little impact, say US researchers.
Jab urged after diphtheria death
Infectious disease experts have warned parents to check their children are vaccinated after suspected death from diphtheria.
Half city's youth 'take cocaine'
More than 50% of young people in Liverpool admit to having taken cocaine, a new report claims.
Trial tests lung cancer screening
Smokers with a severe lung condition are tested to assess who is at greatest risk of lung cancer.

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World News from BBC

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China orders 'all-out' quake effort
Chinese President Hu Jintao calls for "all-out" efforts to rescue victims of an earthquake measuring 7.8.
First US aid plane lands in Burma
The first US relief flight lands in Burma, but agencies warn the amount of aid getting to people is inadequate.
Lebanon tense after new clashes
Hezbollah keeps up attacks on a pro-government leader in Lebanon as the Arab League prepares to send mediators.
Tough talks loom after Serb polls
Serbia's election results point to a victory for the pro-EU bloc, but the nationalists say they could still form the next government.
Food prices drive China inflation
China's consumer price inflation nears a 12-year high in April, as the cost of food continues to take its toll.
Islamist arrested for Sudan raid
Sudan's opposition leader Hassan al-Turabi is arrested after a Darfur rebel attack near the capital.
Hacker leaks 6m Chileans' data
A computer hacker in Chile posts confidential data belonging to six million people on the internet.
Australian military clears troops
Australia's military clears its troops of wrongdoing in an Afghan battle that left two women and a baby dead.
France may breathalyse clubbers
France's cabinet is to hear a proposal to make breathalysers mandatory at late-night clubs and cafes.
Golf: Garcia wins in 'fifth major'
Sergio Garcia beats Paul Goydos at the first play-off hole to win the Players Championship at Sawgrass.
F1: Massa holds off Hamilton
Felipe Massa wins the Turkish Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton's McLaren holds off Kimi Raikkonen for second.
Zimbabwe election may be delayed
The second round of Zimbabwe's presidential election may be delayed, says the Electoral Commission.
Zambia seizes 'Chiluba millions'
Assets worth nearly $60m stolen under former President Chiluba have been recovered, Zambia's government says.
Tornado wrecks central US towns
Tornadoes and severe storms sweep the central US, severely damaging two towns and killing at least 22 people.
Gunmen kill top Mexican policemen
Three top Mexican police officials are shot dead in as many days as the fight against drug gangs continues.

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The Latest Technology

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Alarm at Google Yahoo partnering
US advocacy groups urge regulators to block any deal Google and Yahoo might strike after a two-week experiment.
Burma's emergency telecoms delay
Foreign aid workers dedicated to delivering emergency telecoms are prevented from going into Burma.
Facebook users warned about ads
Credit companies are using the Facebook networking site to target young people, a debt charity warns.
Microsoft contests $1.4bn EU fine
Microsoft appeals against a $1.4bn fine given for defying sanctions imposed on it for anti-competitive behaviour.
Facebook agrees child safety plan
Facebook agrees a deal to protect children on the site from sexual predators and cyber bullies.
MySpace lets users share data
MySpace says its "data availability" project will put users in the driving seat with web information sharing.
Google keen on better Yahoo ties
Google expresses interest in extending an advertising partnership with fellow search engine Yahoo.
Fake media file snares PC users
A booby-trapped media file is catching out tens of thousands of file-sharers, says a security firm.
Serious playtime
Virtual worlds for children are booming. Will they all survive?
Nasa set to join petaflop elite
Nasa has unveiled a plan to boost its supercomputer power to help plan and model future missions.
Google denies staff 'brain drain'
Google executive Elliot Schrage leaves for Facebook, prompting concern of a talent exodus.
Child web-safety guide launched
New teaching resources aimed at helping primary school children surf the web safely are launched.
PlayStation 'will reclaim lead'
PlayStation 3 will help Sony reclaim its spot as the leading console maker, says the head of the firm's games division.
Mother's porn law campaign ends
A mother whose daughter was murdered by a man addicted to violent web porn wins her bid to have it outlawed.
TorrentSpy ordered to pay $110m
File-sharing site TorrentSpy is ordered to pay damages to the US film industry for copyright theft.

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