US economic growth is continuing

US economic growth is continuing

US economic growth is continuing

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 01:21 PM PDT

Figures show the US economy is continuing to grow, with both factory output and the services sector still expanding.


North Yemen clash kills four, threatening truce

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 01:22 PM PDT

SANAA (Reuters) - Four people were killed in a gun battle between northern Shi'ite rebels and religious rivals on Thursday, Yemen's Interior Ministry said, in violence that could strain the region's uneasy four-month truce.

Canada unveils arsenal for anti-G20 protests

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 01:07 PM PDT

TORONTO, Ontario (Reuters) - Canada on Thursday unveiled the arsenal it will use against protesters who get out of hand at two global summits later this month, promising riot police armed with guns, shields, Tasers and super-high-volume loudspeakers.

In Arizona, 'Los Samaritanos' leave water, food on trails used by immigrants

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 12:55 PM PDT

GREEN VALLEY, ARIZ. -- "Somos amigos," called Shura Wallin, ducking low into the shade beneath the highway overpass. "We're friends," she said again in Spanish, calling out to anyone who might be hiding. "Don't be afraid."


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The real thing?

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 12:18 PM PDT

Six "astronauts" join the Mars500 experiment


Catholic Bishop Stabbed to Death in Turkey

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 11:33 AM PDT

Luigi Padovese, the apostolic vicar of Anatolia, or the Vatican's representative to eastern Turkey, was found dead outside his home in the Mediterranean port Iskenderun, officials said.

Almost-Perfect Pitcher Lauded as Debate Persists

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 12:29 PM PDT

Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga received ovations from fans and a car from a team sponsor the day after his perfect game was spoiled by a bad call with two outs in the ninth inning.

BP says leaking oil pipe severed

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 01:01 PM PDT

Underwater robots pave the way for latest attempt to stop the Gulf of Mexico oil leak.


U.N. head offers help to Congo activist death inquiry

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 01:20 PM PDT

KINSHASA (Reuters) - The United Nations Wednesday offered to help Democratic Republic of Congo authorities investigate the death of a human rights activist.

Naoto Kan is front-runner as Japan prepares to choose new prime minister Friday

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 11:40 AM PDT

TOKYO -- Japan was poised to choose a new prime minister Friday to succeed Yukio Hatoyama, who resigned Wednesday after a disastrous eight-month term in which he failed to deliver a promised new get-tough stance toward the United States.


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German Coalition Nominates New President

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 11:38 AM PDT

Germany's ruling center-right coalition parties have agreed to nominate Christian Wulff as Germany's president.


Wal-Mart to Offer Its Workers a College Degree Program

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 11:27 AM PDT

The retailer is joining with a Web-based university to give employees tuition reductions and credits from work.

At least 40 dead in Bangladesh fire

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 12:38 PM PDT

DHAKA (Reuters) - At least 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured in a fire in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Thursday, the Fire Service said.

US genocide lawyer in 'suicide bid'

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 11:40 AM PDT

A US genocide defence lawyer arrested in Rwanda tried to commit suicide, officials say, but his daughter doubts the claim.


Van der Sloot arrested in Chile

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 11:29 AM PDT

Joran van der Sloot has been arrested in Chile, Interpol says. Once a suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, he is now suspected in the slaying of Stephany Flores Ramirez, 21, in Peru. FULL STORY l HOLLOWAY CASE

Chiles's Son Enters Florida Governor's Race

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 11:46 AM PDT

Lawton "Bud" Chiles III, the son of late Gov. Lawton Chiles, said he plans to run for governor of Florida as an independent candidate.


Bangladesh housing blaze kills 70

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 01:22 PM PDT

A blaze in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka kills at least 70 people and injures dozens, with fears of others trapped in buildings.


US suffer Altidore injury setback

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 11:21 AM PDT

United States striker Jozy Altidore needs a scan on a sprained ankle after suffering an injury in training.


Mars rocks point to wetter past

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 11:05 AM PDT

Mars harbours rocks rich in carbonate minerals, suggesting there was more water there in the past than previously thought.


Israel Explores Changes to Gaza Policy

Posted: 03 Jun 2010 01:19 PM PDT

Israel's leadership is considering alterations to its Gaza policy in an effort to allow aid to more easily reach the territory's citizens, according to Israeli officials.


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