Gnomes replace Luther monument

Gnomes replace Luther monument


Gnomes replace Luther monument

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 10:42 PM PDT

Famed as one of Germany's most important religious figures, Martin Luther spent many years in the town of Wittenberg, where a statue commemorates him.


Australia PM vows 'Yes we will' as tight polls loom (AFP)

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 10:43 PM PDT

Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard (R) and her partner Tim Mathieson (L) wave to supporters after addressing the Australian Labor Party campaign launch in Brisbane. Gillard on Monday made a Barack Obama-style AFP - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Monday made a Barack Obama-style "Yes we will" pledge to transform the country's healthcare and workforce ahead of knife-edge weekend elections.



Gnomes replace Luther monument

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 10:42 PM PDT

Famed as one of Germany's most important religious figures, Martin Luther spent many years in the town of Wittenberg, where a statue commemorates him.


Finland to tighten gun laws

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 10:22 PM PDT

Finland has some of the most relaxed gun laws in the world but they could be about to get tougher.


Celebrity presence the novelty at Indian weddings (AFP)

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 10:22 PM PDT

This file photo taken on April 2, 2009 shows a model displaying bridal wear and jewellery during a promotional event in Mumbai. With weddings traditionally the central focus of Indian life, the new wave of money in Indian society has created ever-higher demands for lavish, unique marriage celebrations(AFP/Pal Pillai)AFP - R.K. Chudawala, a diamond merchant in New Delhi, added sparkle to his wedding last year by hiring top Bollywood stars to attend the celebrations -- but he comes over all coy when asked for details.



US and S Korea resume joint drills

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 10:24 PM PDT

North Korea continues to issue threats as combined military exercises continue.


China?s Insatiable Appetite For Heavy-Duty Trucks

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 09:57 PM PDT

A booming economy needs the right equipment to power it and transport its goods.


If Israel Attacks Iran, What About China?

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 09:19 PM PDT

The nation has much at stake in a Middle East war.


HMO Whistleblowers Proliferate: Are They Sincere?

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 08:27 PM PDT

Ex-industry critics of HMOs keep popping up. Are they sincere?


Lujiazui Breakfast: News And Views About China Stocks (Aug. 16)

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 08:20 PM PDT

Investors and traders in China's main financial district in Shanghai are talking about the following


Pebble Beach: Morning Photos

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 01:41 PM PDT

Here are photos of some of the earliest racing cars ever made, from the 1920s to the 1960s. I?


Why ?Toy Story 3? Is Not Actually The Highest Grossing Animated Film of All Time

Posted: 14 Aug 2010 06:22 PM PDT

Adjust for inflation and Toy Story 3's box office earnings become a lot less impressive.


McLaren Director Antony Sheriff Talks About the New MP4-12C

Posted: 14 Aug 2010 05:58 PM PDT

This morning I had the chance to speak with Antony Sheriff, the managing director of McLaren Automot


Michael Fux?s Rolls-Royce Ghost

Posted: 14 Aug 2010 03:09 PM PDT

Here are a couple shots of the first-ever bespoke Rolls-Royce Ghost, unveiled at Pebble Beach yester


Start Smiling: It Pays To Be Happy At Work

Posted: 14 Aug 2010 01:30 PM PDT

Happiness at work doesn't just boost morale, it leads to better reviews, faster promotion, fatter salaries and higher productivity.


Airline Fees and Frustrated Customers

Posted: 14 Aug 2010 08:37 AM PDT

Airlines are trying to make a profit; something that has not happened in aggregate in their entire h


Edsel Ford, Stirling Moss at Mercedes Dinner at Pebble

Posted: 14 Aug 2010 07:58 AM PDT

The place to be for automotive dignitaries last night was Mercedes-Benz?s annual dinner at the


Top 10 Things To Do In Dubai

Posted: 14 Aug 2010 07:45 AM PDT

An insider's guide to the Gulf's most bustling city.


Iran Can Build A New Nuke, Why Can?t We?

Posted: 14 Aug 2010 07:25 AM PDT

With yesterday?s news that Russia will begin loading nuclear fuel into Iran?s nuclear re


Pebble Photos: More Shots From The Quail

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 06:52 PM PDT

Here are more photos from today?s exclusive show at The Quail Lodge at Pebble Beach. The yell


Howard calls for Dr Kelly inquest

Howard calls for Dr Kelly inquest


Howard calls for Dr Kelly inquest

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 12:21 PM PDT

Ex-Conservative leader Michael Howard urges a full inquest into the death of government scientist Dr David Kelly.


Craigslist 'killer' dies in jail

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 12:22 PM PDT

A US man accused of murdering a woman he met through the classified ads on the Craigslist website is found dead in prison.


Prominent critic of Syria's Assad turns 80 in jail

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 12:28 PM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Human Rights Watch has called on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to release one of his most outspoken critics, prominent lawyer Haitham al-Maleh who turned 80 in jail on Sunday.


With Keepers Obsolete, Lighthouse Duties Fall to New Set of Stewards

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:48 AM PDT

The government has been decommissioning lighthouses, nearly 50 over the last 10 years, and transferring ownership at no cost, preferably nonprofit groups.


Watney Vies to Become the Majors’ Next First-Timer

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:51 AM PDT

Nick Watney heads into the final round of the P.G.A. Championship with a three-shot lead over the field at Whistling Straits.


Petraeus Builds a Case for Success in Afghanistan

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:46 AM PDT

Gen. David H. Petraeus began his campaign to convince the public that the coalition can succeed, saying he had not come to Afghanistan to preside over a "graceful exit."


Petraeus Builds a Case for Success in Afghanistan

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:46 AM PDT

Gen. David H. Petraeus began his campaign to convince the public that the coalition can succeed, saying he had not come to Afghanistan to preside over a "graceful exit."


Eight Spectators Dead at California Off-Road Race

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:48 AM PDT

Eight spectators were killed when one of the trucks competing in the race in California sailed off a rock pile and rolled into the crowd.


CBBC presenter injured in contest

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:22 AM PDT

A CBBC presenter is injured leaping from a pier at the Worthing International Birdman competition.


Flo Rida holds off Saturdays bid

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:23 AM PDT

Rapper Flo Rida and Eminem prevent UK girl group The Saturdays from scoring their first number one single.


Obama takes a dip in Gulf waters

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:13 AM PDT

President Barack Obama has taken a swim in the Gulf of Mexico in a bid to reassure Americans that the waters are safe despite the recent oil spill.


Former Nigerian VP Abubakar announces election bid

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:10 AM PDT

ABUJA (Reuters) - Former Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakar on Sunday formally declared his intention to run in elections due next January, posing a challenge to President Goodluck Jonathan for the ruling party ticket.


Hamas and secular groups, oppose direct talks with Israel

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:43 AM PDT

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Two secular Palestinian organizations joined Hamas on Sunday in calling on President Mahmoud Abbas not to bow to U.S. pressure to resume direct peace talks with Israel, which they described as dangerous.


Shell says sabotage on Nigeria pipelines increased

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 10:54 AM PDT

LAGOS (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell said on Sunday that sabotage of its crude oil pipelines in Nigeria's southern Niger Delta had increased in recent weeks, but was silent on whether there had been any impact on output.


SA opposition parties will merge

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:04 AM PDT

Two South African political parties agree to merge, to challenge President Jacob Zuma's ruling African National Congress.


‘Craigslist Killing’ Suspect Is Dead in Likely Suicide

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 11:20 AM PDT

Authorities say Philip Markoff, who was accused of killing a masseuse he supposedly met through Craigslist, apparently killed himself inside a Boston jail.


In Iraq, Western Clocks, but Middle Eastern Time

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 07:02 AM PDT

Patience is a strategy in a region that knows the American attention span is limited.


Live - Murray v Federer

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 10:31 AM PDT

Defending champion Andy Murray leads world number three Roger Federer by a set to love when rain interrupts the Rogers Cup final in Toronto.


UN chief shocked by Pakistan flooding

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 10:22 AM PDT

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has described as "heart-wrenching" the destruction he witnessed on a visit to flood-devastated Pakistan.


Adlington secures European gold

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 08:11 AM PDT

Rebecca Adlington bounces back from her 800m freestyle disappointment to claim gold in the 400m freestyle - one of five GB medals on the final day of the European Championships in Budapest.