Asbestos industry still strong in Russia

Asbestos industry still strong in Russia


Asbestos industry still strong in Russia

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:53 PM PDT

The world's biggest producer of asbestos, Russia, says an EU ban on the substance is unnecessary, and a worldwide ban would be a direct attack on Russian industry and jobs.


Panel urges FDA to withdraw approval of Avastin for use against breast cancer

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 09:00 PM PDT

Federal health advisers overwhelmingly urged the Food and Drug Administration to withdraw its approval for a breast-cancer drug after follow-up studies failed to show meaningful benefits for patients.


Bevacizumab - Health - Breast cancer - Cancer - Food and Drug Administration


Soup for you! Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" reopens in NYC (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 11:04 PM PDT

Reuters - A New York City soup vendor made famous after he inspired Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" character on the popular TV show reopened his original Manhattan stall Tuesday, but Al Yeganeh did not show up for the celebrations.


With blockade's easing, some Gaza factories revive (AP)

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 11:00 PM PDT

AP - Some of the hundreds of Gaza factories idled by Israel's blockade are cranking up rusty machines to can tomatoes, mix concrete and press pills again now that Israel is allowing in raw materials for the first time in three years.


Uproar after Philippine teen singer has botox (AFP)

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 11:03 PM PDT

Filipina singer Charice Pempengco performs during the launch of her first album in Manila. The 18-year-old singing sensation has caused an Internet uproar after having cosmetic surgery to improve her looks ahead of her debut on top US television show AFP - Teenage Philippine singing sensation Charice Pempengco has caused an Internet uproar after having cosmetic surgery to improve her looks ahead of her debut on top US television show "Glee".



UK troops may start leaving Afghanistan in 2011

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:58 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Britain could start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan as early as next year, British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday.


Asbestos industry still strong in Russia

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:53 PM PDT

The world's biggest producer of asbestos, Russia, says an EU ban on the substance is unnecessary, and a worldwide ban would be a direct attack on Russian industry and jobs.


Yemen fighting kills dozens

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:57 PM PDT

Houthi rebels clash with government-allied tribesmen in north of country.


Yahoo! Searches For Growth, Finds Little

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:50 PM PDT

The online media company shows flat revenue and sees little growth ahead. Ouch.


Two killed in attack on Russian power station

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:38 PM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Two security guards were killed in a suspected "terrorist act" when an explosion struck a hydroelectric power station in the Kabardino-Balkaria region of Russia's North Caucasus on Wednesday, officials said.


Two Killed at Russia Power Station

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:44 PM PDT

Police say assailants launched an attack on a hydroelectric station in southern Russia, killing two workers and setting off bombs.


Two killed in attack on Russian power station (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:38 PM PDT

Reuters - Two security guards were killed in a suspected "terrorist act" when an explosion struck a hydroelectric power station in the Kabardino-Balkaria region of Russia's North Caucasus on Wednesday, officials said.


Inside an Iraqi Kurd refugee village

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 08:04 PM PDT

In northern Iraq, a 26 year conflict has been causing thousands of villagers to flee their homes. Gabriel Gatehouse has been to see the effects of the attacks.


Granny Turismo's street performing life

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 06:09 PM PDT

Martin Long and Rick Taylor give BBC News a rare insight into their act, Granny Turismo, and life as street performers.


Moat victim defends Northumbria Police

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 09:09 PM PDT

Police officer Pc David Rathband, who was shot and blinded by Raoul Moat, has defended the way Northumbria Police handled events leading to Moat's death.


Al-Shabab attacks Kenyan patrol

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:33 PM PDT

Somali group reportedly ambushed Kenyan security forces along the border.


S.Korea firms win billion-dollar Saudi cable deal (AFP)

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 09:52 PM PDT

File photo shows a worker fixing electric cables in Seoul's financial district. A South Korean consortium has won a one-billion dollar deal to lay fibre optic cables in Saudi Arabia, a state trade promotion agency said Wednesday.(AFP/File/Emmanuel Dunand)AFP - A South Korean consortium has won a one-billion dollar deal to lay fibre optic cables in Saudi Arabia, a state trade promotion agency said Wednesday.



Clinton and Gates at DMZ amid North Korea ire

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:37 PM PDT

PANNUMJOM, South Korea (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday visited the zone dividing the two Koreas, underlining support for Seoul in its latest standoff with the North.


Earthquake shakes southern Iran (AP)

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 09:28 PM PDT

AP - State TV says a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 has shaken southern Iran, injuring 15 people.


Clinton and Gates at DMZ amid North Korea ire (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 10:37 PM PDT

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton waves upon her arrival at a military airport in Seongnam, near Seoul July 21, 2010. REUTERS/Jo Yong-HakReuters - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday visited the zone dividing the two Koreas, underlining support for Seoul in its latest standoff with the North.