Vettel charges to pole in China

Vettel charges to pole in China


Vettel charges to pole in China

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 12:18 AM PDT

Sebastian Vettel powers to pole position as Red Bull secure a one-two ahead of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso in qualifying for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.


Poll Puts Lib Dems Ahead of Tories

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:57 AM PDT

The Lib Dems are ahead of the Tories in a BPIX poll for the Mail on Sunday, UK Polling Report says. Anthony Wells issues a note of caution on methodology, but the figures are in line with the general trend and are likely to cause a sensation.


EU makes test flights to assess volcanic ash

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 12:50 PM PDT

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Test flights are taking place in the Netherlands and other European countries to assess the impact of volcanic ash on plane parts, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management said on Saturday.


John Paul backed praise for hiding abuse: Cardinal

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 12:32 PM PDT

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A former Vatican cardinal who congratulated a French bishop for hiding a sexually abusive priest has said he acted with the approval of the late Pope John Paul, a Spanish newspaper reported on Saturday.


Thousands pay last respects to Poland's president; Obama unable to attend

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 12:14 PM PDT

WARSAW -- Thousands of mourners crowded into Warsaw's main square Saturday for the first of two days of funeral services honoring the late President Lech Kaczynski, an unyielding Polish nationalist who perished one week ago along with 95 others in a plane crash in western Russia.


Two die as plane crashes in field

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:50 AM PDT

Two people die after a light aircraft crashed and burst into flames in a field in Hampshire.


U.S. Ski Team Feels Pinch Everywhere but at Top

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:52 AM PDT

Behind the celebrations of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's success at the Vancouver Olympics, discontent is simmering among athletes about the organization's budget cuts and high pay to top executives.


Closure Looms for House That Built Ruth

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:19 AM PDT

A Catholic school in Baltimore that traces its roots to the Yankees slugger is scheduled to close, the victim of declining enrollment and tough economic times.


Terry sent off as Spurs shock Chelsea

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:30 AM PDT

John Terry sees red as Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League is cut to one point following a 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.


Iranian president sent letter to Obama; details not revealed

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:29 AM PDT

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sent a letter to President Obama last month, the White House confirmed Saturday, although neither the United States nor Iran disclosed details about what it said.



2 suicide bombers kill at least 40 at Pakistani refugee camp

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:28 AM PDT

PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN -- Two suicide bombers blew themselves up in a Pakistani refugee camp Saturday, killing at least 40 people who had sought sanctuary from fighting in the militant-plagued tribal belt.


Church 'wounded by sins' - Pope

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:15 AM PDT

In his first foreign trip since Catholic sex abuse scandals broke, the Pope says the Church has been "wounded by its sins".


New York an Insurance Lab on Skyrocketing Rates

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 12:16 PM PDT

State rules expanding coverage to the already sick — also a core provision of the new federal health law — have led to skyrocketing rates.


Supreme Court Memo: Why Newer Appointees Offer Fewer Surprises

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:19 AM PDT

The contemporary Supreme Court nominee's résumé yields so much valuable information, legal scholars say, that unexpected judicial decisions are much less likely.


Complaint Box | Lunches and Landfills

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 06:55 AM PDT

New York is way behind the curve in recycling its trash and in its use of biodegradable food packaging.


Cuban Activist Carlos Franqui Dies

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:14 AM PDT

Cuban writer and political activist Carlos Franqui, an important figure in the Cuban revolution who later became one of the most outspoken critics of Fidel Castro, has died at 89.


After Quake, Ethnic Tibetans Distrust China’s Help

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 12:16 PM PDT

Despite outward signs of government largess and ethnic unity, the earthquake has exposed stubborn tensions between Beijing and Tibetans.


Pakistan admits civilian deaths

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 07:49 AM PDT

Pakistan's army chief apologises for the deaths of dozens of civilians killed near the Afghan border last week.


Campaign 'exciting' say Lib Dems

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:41 AM PDT

Lib Dem leader says people believe "something exciting" is happening in the election as his party is boosted by polls.


For Goldman, a Bet’s Stakes Keep Growing

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 12:16 PM PDT

Accusations that Goldman defrauded customers who bought investments tied to risky mortgages have only just begun to reverberate through the financial world.


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