3. desember 2005

Immanuel Wallerstein: The inequalities that blazed in  France will soon scorch the world 8:08:15 PM    comment []

Moscow voters to give verdict on Putin reforms 8:07:21 PM    comment []

Health agency refuses to hire any more smokers 8:06:25 PM    comment []

Fire at hostel kills nine homeless people 8:05:38 PM    comment []

Torture in China 'still widespread' 8:05:03 PM    comment []

Opposition boycott gives Venezuela's Chavez chance to bolster power (AFP) 8:04:11 PM    comment []

Bush Presses Congress on Immigration Plan (AP) 8:02:57 PM    comment []

16 killed, 42 trapped in Chinese mines (AFP) 8:01:55 PM    comment []

Ambush kills 19 Iraqi troops north of Baghdad (Reuters) 8:00:50 PM    comment []

India Accelerating: Mile by Mile, India Upgrades the Route Toward Its Future 7:59:12 PM    comment []

White House Seeks a Strategy for Victory, at Home and in Iraq 7:58:19 PM    comment []

Officials Detail Brazen Escape in Afghanistan 7:57:46 PM    comment []

Uzbeks jail 25 Andijan suspects 7:56:49 PM    comment []

Lebanese find 20 bodies in grave 7:55:58 PM    comment []

Raid 'kills al-Qaeda commander'. Pakistan says it has killed a senior al-Qaeda commander, Abu Hamza Rabia, near the Afghan border. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 3:29:40 PM    comment []

Hostage envoy arrives in Baghdad. An envoy arrives in Iraq to try to win the release of a kidnapped Briton and three other Westerners. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 3:28:30 PM    comment []

Thousands attending Best funeral. The funeral of Northern Ireland football legend George Best is under way at Parliament Buildings in Belfast. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 3:27:32 PM    comment []

U.S. Goals for Iraqi Forces Meet Success and Challenges in Najaf. Najaf, which President Bush cited as evidence of progress toward turning over security to Iraqis, still faces hurdles. By EDWARD WONG. [NYT > Home Page] 3:25:26 PM    comment []

Yes, the Military Needs Bodies. But Hold the Bodywork.. The military has begun forbidding new recruits to have tattoos on their neck, face, head or scalp. By KATIE ZEZIMA. [NYT > Home Page] 3:24:25 PM    comment []

Girls killed in railway accident. Two teenagers are struck by a train on a foot crossing between platforms at a station. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 3:23:18 PM    comment []

Military Admits Planting News in Iraq. Pentagon officials acknowledged that news articles supporting the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq were placed in publications there. By ERIC SCHMITT. [NYT > Home Page] 3:22:22 PM    comment []

Wearying Wait for Federal Aid in New Orleans. Three months after Katrina, hidden behind politicians' rosy declarations are thousands of people still waiting for FEMA assistance. By ADAM NOSSITER. [NYT > Home Page] 3:19:28 PM    comment []

'Four killed' in Afghan attacks. Militants have killed the head of a district administration and three police officials in southern Afghanistan, officials say. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 3:15:27 PM    comment []

Visit Japan: For a country that lived in self-imposed isolation until 150 years ago, Japan has not hesitated in making up for lost time since the world came calling. Anyone who's eaten sushi or used a Sony Walkman feels they know something about this slinky archipelago of some 6800 volcanic islands tucked away off the far eastern coast of Asia, and yet, from the moment of arrival in this oddly familiar, quintessentially Oriental land it's almost as if you've touched down on another planet. Read more here: 3:11:40 PM    comment []

Rat population doubled 3:09:33 PM    comment []

BREAKING NEWS: A Prince is born Norway's Crown Princecess Mette-Marit gave birth to a son at the National Hospital in Oslo at 10:45 on Saturday. Mother and child are both doing well, according to the Royal Palace. The baby's name will be announced on Monday. 03.12.2005 More ... 3:08:33 PM    comment []

Air traffic in Southern Norway back to normal The air traffic over Southern Norway was back to normal early Saturday morning, after a shortage of air traffic controllers led to great delays and many cancellations on Friday. 03.12.2005 More ... 3:07:36 PM    comment []

More expensive car insurance for women Young women could end up paying up to NOK 10.000 more every year for the car insurance next year. The reason is that young men are bad drivers. 03.12.2005 More ... 3:06:35 PM    comment []

TORINO 2006: Olympic Medals Presented In Turin The medals for the XX Olympic Winter Games – Torino 2006 have been unveiled to the world at a ceremony in Turin. The medals were presented by Jean-Claude... 3:04:29 PM    comment []

Hooters Tour: Empty Spaces Underneath the tree...  Hooters Tour Merchandise  Click Here 2:51:48 PM    comment []

Tour de las Americas Swedish Bergman takes the lead in roller coaster fashion 48th Abierto Mexicano de Golf Corona Club de Golf La Hacienda Day 2 Mexico (Dec. 2, 205) – A roller coaster round of eight birdies, two bogeys and a double-bogey gave Oskar Bergman of Sweden the outright lead at the 48th Abierto Mexicano de Golf Corona. The 28-year old Challenge Tour member added a 67 to his opening 69 for a 36-hole total of 6-under par 138 at the Tour de las Americas – European Challenge Tour co-sanctioned event. 2:49:28 PM    comment []

European Challenge Tour: Bergman grabs pole position at the halfway stage in Mexico 2:47:01 PM    comment []

Golfnytt fra Sverige: Martin Erlandsson med i segerstriden När en rond återstår av UBS Hong Kong Open är skånske Martin Erlandsson i högsta grad med i segerstriden. 68 slag (-2) under lördagen gör att han ligger delad tvåa – två slag efter ledande skotten Simon Yates. Läs mer Stahle upp till andraplats Svenskorna fortsätter hävda sig bra i LPGA-tourens slutkval i Daytona Beach, Florida. När två ronder återstår ligger de forna VM-kollegorna Louise Stahle och Karin Sjödin topp-10, där Stahle avancerat till delad andraplats efter en 69-rond. Läs mer 2:39:14 PM    comment []

Golfnytt fra Norge: Følg Henrik på vei mot drømmen (3 runder gjenstår) For Henrik Bjørnstad er spill på PGA-touren den store drømmen. Nå er han tre runder fra å virkeliggjøre drømmen. Følg Bjørnstad hull for hull i linken under. Live scoring Bjørnstad manglet flyten (golf.no) Bjørnstad: - Fornøyd (VG) Les hva øvrige medier skriver Les mer 2:35:50 PM    comment []

Australasia Tour: Green holds onto lead at Coolum Nathan Green is on 13-under and holds a two-shot lead heading into the final day of the Cadbury-Schweppes Australian PGA Championship, with the conclusion of the third round set to commence early on Sunday morning. 2:31:13 PM    comment []

Canadian Tour: VICTORIA, BC—Times Colonist Publisher Bob McKenzie and Canadian Tour Commissioner Richard Janes today announced a new three-year agreement for the Times Colonist Open which will launch the Tour’s 2006 Canadian summer swing at Royal Colwood Golf Club June 19-25. Details of the Canadian Tour’s 2006 winter schedule were also unveiled at a Victoria press conference. FULL STORY 2:29:16 PM    comment []

South Africa Tour: Cabrera back in front 3 December 2005 - The lead changed hands yet again in the third round of the Nedbank Challenge at Sun City on Saturday, with Angel Cabrera back in front. ---> read more McLardy shows his intentions at PGA Tour Q-School 3 December 2005 - Andrew McLardy carded a sizzling 69 to sit tied for 28th midway through the PGA Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. Should he maintain his position a PGA Tour card for the 2006 season will be his. ---> read more 2:24:41 PM    comment []

PGA Tour: Allen stays three shots out in front as PGA Tour Q-School reaches the halfway point 2:22:43 PM    comment []

LPGA Tour: With two days to go, Miyazato is turning the LPGA Q-School into a runaway 2:21:40 PM    comment []

European Tour: Yates and Montgomerie fly the Saltire in Hong Kong UBS signs agreement with the BMW Asian Open Long-driving Cabrera booms his way to the front at the Nedbank Challenge Canada's Gibson  and USA's Loar are running 1-2 at the UBS Hong Kong Open For the second straight day, rain halts play at the Australian PGA Championship 2:18:14 PM    comment []

Don't Miss: RM Auctions' 2006 Arizona Sale 2:12:30 PM    comment []

IntelliChoice.com Announces New Car Best Deals for December 2005 2:12:00 PM    comment []

VW announces Jetta prices 2:10:55 PM    comment []

New trim, same prices for X–Trail 2:10:23 PM    comment []

Nissan develops self–repairing paint 2:09:34 PM    comment []

UPDATE: Citroen C–Airplay concept car debuts – more pics! 2:08:58 PM    comment []

World Debut of Ferrari FXX 2:08:14 PM    comment []

Roll your own MINI roof graphic 2:07:43 PM    comment []

Japanese automakers – who does what to whom? 2:07:07 PM    comment []

Return of the coachbuilt MINI 2:06:18 PM    comment []

Federal agencies get sued over not buying alternative energy vehicles 2:05:34 PM    comment []

DaimlerChrysler announces pricing on Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2:04:49 PM    comment []

Porsche will plea for shopping spree in January 2:04:12 PM    comment []

Preview: LA Auto Show 2:03:32 PM    comment []

Kia Sedona reviewed in Canada 2:02:59 PM    comment []

Video of Mercedes Benz three–car S–Class pile–up 2:02:23 PM    comment []

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