11. desember 2005

Pakistan wedding inferno kills 40. At least 40 people die when firecrackers set a bus full of wedding guests ablaze in eastern Pakistan. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 8:09:54 PM    comment [] Jurors in Vioxx Trial Are Told to Press On. HOUSTON, Dec. 10 (Reuters) - Jurors in the first federal lawsuit against Merck over the painkiller Vioxx adjourned on Saturday and will return on Monday to try to reach a verdict, despite telling the judge earlier in the day that they were deadlocked. By REUTERS. [NYT > Business] 5:57:30 PM    comment [] A Little Sleuthing Unmasks Writer of Wikipedia Prank. A joke ended up as a shot heard round the Internet, with the joker losing his job and Wikipedia suffering a blow to its credibility. By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE. [NYT > Technology] 5:55:37 PM    comment [] Television: TV Stardom on $20 a Day. In the right hands, vlogs, or video blogs, are microdocumentaries of surprising beauty, wit and intelligence, and are also increasingly lucrative. By ROBERT MACKEY. [NYT > Technology] 5:54:28 PM    comment [] House to Take Up Stricter Immigration Measure . Driven by the rising anger of their constituents, House Republicans are pushing ahead with tough legislation to tighten control of the nation's borders and clamp down on the hiring of illegal immigrants -- without offering new avenues for such immigrants to find lawful employment. By Jonathan Weisman. [washingtonpost.com - Business] 5:52:52 PM    comment [] U.S. Won't Join in Binding Climate Talks . MONTREAL, Dec. 10 -- Despite the Bush administration's adamant resistance, nearly every industrialized nation agreed early Saturday to engage in talks aimed at producing a new set of binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions that would take effect beginning in 2012. By Juliet Eilperin. [washingtonpost.com - Business] 5:51:55 PM    comment [] A Chorus of Voices for Child Safety . The holiday shopping season's in full swing, just what manufacturers and retailers wish for each year. But one thing that never makes their wish lists is a product recall right about now -- especially if the recall's a toy or perfect gift. That's like getting a lump of coal in your stocking. You've... By Don Oldenburg. [washingtonpost.com - Business] 5:51:12 PM    comment [] Hospitals Save Money, But Safety Is Questioned . A growing number of U.S. hospitals, including at least eight in the Washington area, are saving money by reusing medical devices designated for one-time use, ignoring the warnings of manufacturers, which will not vouch for the safety of their reconditioned products. By Alec Klein. [washingtonpost.com - Business] 5:49:31 PM    comment [] The secret of 'muscular' old age. Scientists say adding the amino acid leucine to old people's diets could help them keep muscle. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:47:50 PM    comment [] Iranian MPs approve oil minister. Iran's parliament finally approves a new oil minister, ending a three-month political deadlock. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:47:03 PM    comment [] Chileans vote for new president. Chile is voting for a new president, with Michelle Bachelet expected to become its first female leader. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:46:21 PM    comment [] China official held over shooting. A commander who odered police to open fire on a village demonstration in China is arrested, media reports say. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:45:36 PM    comment [] Briton wins Polish Big Brother. A British man wins the Polish version of Big Brother with 76% of the vote. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:44:51 PM    comment [] Prince questioned on Diana death. Prince Charles has been questioned by a former head of the Metropolitan Police over the death of Princess Diana [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:44:04 PM    comment [] Mofaz leaves Likud to join Sharon. Israeli Defence Minister Shaul Mofaz leaves Likud to join Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's new Kadima party. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:43:26 PM    comment [] First WTO protests in Hong Kong. Several thousand people hold the first of a series of protests against the WTO summit in Hong Kong. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:42:50 PM    comment [] Families seek Nigeria crash dead. Relatives of the victims of a plane crash in Nigeria crowd mortuaries to try to identify loved ones. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:42:00 PM    comment [] Your comments. Send your accounts and pictures to BBC [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:41:16 PM    comment [] 'Miracle I survived'. Security guard was lucky to escape with scratches [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:40:42 PM    comment [] Blast in pictures. Images of the blast at the fuel depot in Hertfordshire [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:39:45 PM    comment [] Massive blasts hit oil depot. A huge fire is burning at an oil distribution depot in Hertfordshire after a series of explosions heard more than 100 miles away. Police say two people are being treated for serious injuries and 37 for minor injuries. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:39:06 PM    comment [] REVIEWS . Of the 18 launch titles for the Xbox 360, there were a few that were impressive and showcased what the gaming console can really do. If you're looking for a short list of games to play, here are our top five suggestions. By Tom Ham. [washingtonpost.com - Technology - Industry News, Policy, and Reviews] 5:38:25 PM    comment [] U.S. Hopeful About Russia's Tougher Stance on Software Piracy . MOSCOW -- Bearing special entry passes, economic crimes investigators from Department 28 of the Interior Ministry arrived at a closed military compound in the city of Kazan at 3 a.m. two months ago. The troops guarding the facility scoffed at the documents. By Peter Finn. [washingtonpost.com - Technology - Industry News, Policy, and Reviews] 5:37:40 PM    comment [] Where's the 'Wow'? . Microsoft's big event last month -- the release of the much-anticipated Xbox 360 -- meant that gamers could finally get their hands on the "next big thing" in video-gaming and home technology. By Tom Ham. [washingtonpost.com - Technology - Industry News, Policy, and Reviews] 5:36:18 PM    comment [] Portable DVR From Dish Is a Nice Idea but Needs Work . A new digital video recorder from satellite broadcaster Dish Network allows you to take around copies of TV programs on a small plastic box that fits in a jacket pocket. By Rob Pegoraro. [washingtonpost.com - Technology - Industry News, Policy, and Reviews] 5:35:32 PM    comment [] Abandoned newborn boy in hospital. A newborn baby is discovered abandoned near to garages in Chesterfield. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:34:39 PM    comment [] Massive rally for Croatia suspect. Thousands of Croatians rally to support Gen Ante Gotovina a day before he is due before the UN war crimes tribunal. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 5:33:45 PM    comment []

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