Vettel charges to pole in China

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• Vettel charges to pole in China
• Poll Puts Lib Dems Ahead of Tories
• EU makes test flights to assess volcanic ash
• John Paul backed praise for hiding abuse: Cardinal
• Thousands pay last respects to Poland's president; Obama unable to attend
• Two die as plane crashes in field
• U.S. Ski Team Feels Pinch Everywhere but at Top
• Closure Looms for House That Built Ruth
• Terry sent off as Spurs shock Chelsea
• Iranian president sent letter to Obama; details not revealed
• 2 suicide bombers kill at least 40 at Pakistani refugee camp
• Church 'wounded by sins' - Pope
• New York an Insurance Lab on Skyrocketing Rates
• Supreme Court Memo: Why Newer Appointees Offer Fewer Surprises
• Complaint Box | Lunches and Landfills
• Cuban Activist Carlos Franqui Dies
• After Quake, Ethnic Tibetans Distrust China’s Help
• Pakistan admits civilian deaths
• Campaign 'exciting' say Lib Dems
• For Goldman, a Bet’s Stakes Keep Growing

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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North Korea denies it sank South's navy ship

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• North Korea denies it sank South's navy ship
• Thai protesters boost security at Bangkok base
• Tibetans cremate dead as quake toll rises
• North Korea denies it sank South's navy ship
• Thai protesters boost security at Bangkok base
• North Korea denies it sank South's navy ship
• Volcanic ash grounds Europe flights for third day
• Tibetans cremate dead as toll passes 1,000
• U.S. charges Australian with laundering $500 mln
• Tibetans cremate their dead as toll passes 1,000
• IMF approves $160 million Iceland loan
• China quake toll climbs to 1,144
• Volcanic ash grounds flights across much of Europe
• U.N. cancels Congo trip, more Iran talks planned
• U.S. says unclear if Hezbollah took Scuds to Lebanon
• UK's ruling Labour Party pushed into third - survey
• Venezuela oil min says U.S. war with Iraq was for oil
• FACTBOX - Airspace and airports closed by ash cloud
• New poll puts UK's ruling Labour in third place
• Goldman Sachs accused of fraud

North Korea denies it sank South's navy ship Posted: 17 Apr 2010 12:55 AM PDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Saturday denied that it sank a South Korean naval vessel near their disputed sea border late last month.

Thai protesters boost security at Bangkok base Posted: 17 Apr 2010 12:03 AM PDT BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai anti-government protesters stepped up security at their base in a ritzy Bangkok shopping centre on Saturday, a week after bloody clashes with security forces killed 24 people.

Tibetans cremate dead as quake toll rises Posted: 17 Apr 2010 12:03 AM PDT YUSHU, China (Reuters) - Tibetans mourned their dead with a mass cremation on Saturday after an earthquake devastated part of northwest China this week, and vultures wheeled above the grieving crowd after a traditional "sky burial".

North Korea denies it sank South's navy ship Posted: 16 Apr 2010 11:03 PM PDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Saturday denied that it sank a South Korean naval vessel near their disputed sea border late last month.

Thai protesters boost security at Bangkok base Posted: 16 Apr 2010 10:28 PM PDT BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai anti-government protesters stepped up security at their base in a ritzy Bangkok shopping centre on Saturday, a week after bloody clashes with security forces killed 24 people.

North Korea denies it sank South's navy ship Posted: 16 Apr 2010 10:28 PM PDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Saturday denied that it had sunk a South Korean naval vessel near their disputed sea border late last month.

Volcanic ash grounds Europe flights for third day Posted: 16 Apr 2010 10:28 PM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Large parts of Europe enforced no-fly rulings for a third day on Saturday because of a huge ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano that has caused the worst air travel chaos since the Sept. 11 attacks.

Tibetans cremate dead as toll passes 1,000 Posted: 16 Apr 2010 10:28 PM PDT YUSHU, China (Reuters) - Tibetans cremated their dead on Saturday after a massive earthquake struck a remote part of China earlier in the week, killing more than 1,000 people and leaving thousands huddled in the cold in makeshift tents.

U.S. charges Australian with laundering $500 mln Posted: 16 Apr 2010 08:14 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors arrested an Australian man in Las Vegas on Friday on charges that he helped gamblers and illegal Internet gambling companies launder $500 million.

Tibetans cremate their dead as toll passes 1,000 Posted: 16 Apr 2010 07:04 PM PDT YUSHU, China (Reuters) - Tibetans cremated their dead on Saturday after a massive earthquake struck a remote part of China earlier in the week, killing more than 1,000 people and leaving thousands huddled in the cold in makeshift tents.

IMF approves $160 million Iceland loan Posted: 16 Apr 2010 07:04 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Friday approved a long-delayed loan disbursement for Iceland, releasing $160 million to the crisis-hit country.

China quake toll climbs to 1,144 Posted: 16 Apr 2010 06:32 PM PDT YUSHU, China (Reuters) - The death toll from a deadly earthquake in a remote part of western China has climbed to 1,144, state media said on Saturday.

Volcanic ash grounds flights across much of Europe Posted: 16 Apr 2010 06:01 PM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - A huge ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano spreading out across Europe is causing air travel chaos on a scale unseen since the Sept. 11 attacks and costing airlines hundreds of millions of dollars.

U.N. cancels Congo trip, more Iran talks planned Posted: 16 Apr 2010 06:01 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council has cancelled a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo as envoys from five key members planned further talks on a new round of sanctions against Iran, diplomats said on Friday.

U.S. says unclear if Hezbollah took Scuds to Lebanon Posted: 16 Apr 2010 06:01 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States believes that Syria intended to transfer long-range missiles to Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas but there are doubts about whether the Scuds were delivered in full and whether they were moved to Lebanon, U.S. officials said on Friday.

UK's ruling Labour Party pushed into third - survey Posted: 16 Apr 2010 04:58 PM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's ruling Labour Party was pushed into third place by the Liberal Democrats after the country's first televised leaders' debate, the latest opinion poll showed on Friday.

Venezuela oil min says U.S. war with Iraq was for oil Posted: 16 Apr 2010 04:29 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Venezuela's oil minister on Friday criticized the United States for promoting secure global energy supplies and at the same destabilizing oil producing countries like Iraq.

FACTBOX - Airspace and airports closed by ash cloud Posted: 16 Apr 2010 03:58 PM PDT Eurocontrol officials told a news conference between 12,000 to 13,000 flights were likely to operate in European airspace on Friday, compared with about 29,500 normally. On Thursday, there were 20,334 flights, it said previously.

New poll puts UK's ruling Labour in third place Posted: 16 Apr 2010 03:31 PM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's ruling Labour Party was pushed into third place by the Liberal Democrats after the country's first televised leaders' debate, an opinion poll showed on Friday.

Goldman Sachs accused of fraud Posted: 16 Apr 2010 03:12 PM PDT Wall Street powerhouse Goldman Sachs has been accused of defrauding investors by America's financial regulator.

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