Archive for July, 2008
Karadzic set to make first court appearance
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic will appear in court Thursday at 4 p.m. (10 a.m. ET), the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia said Wednesday.
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L.A.: No new fast-food outlets in poor area
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Briefing: Climate change
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Human-induced climate change is thought to be one of the greatest challenges facing mankind in the 21st Century. A change in temperature of only a couple of degrees has the potential to adversely impact economies, communities and ecosystems throughout the world.
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Study: Some Americans cut credit card use
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008When Cappie and Don Perras saw their stock market investments tank this year, they decided to tighten their belts. They drive fuel efficient cars around their Connecticut town and eat at cheaper restaurants if they eat out at all. To avoid impulse buying, they avoid the mall. And for now, at least, they’ve put away the credit cards.
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Wii sales push Nintendo profits higher
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008French minister: China, India thwarted WTO talks
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008‘Pentagon hacker’ loses extradition appeal
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Messi set for Olympics after FIFA ruling
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008A FIFA ruling on Wednesday cleared the way for Argentina star Lionel Messi to represent his country at the Beijing Olympics.
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