- 25 primate species in Africa, Asia reported on brink of extinction AP - 4 hrs ago
Several kinds of monkeys, langurs, lemurs and gorillas are on the brink of extinction and need global action to protect them from increasing deforestation and illegal trafficking, researchers said Monday. More »25 primate species in Africa, Asia reported on brink of extinction
Several kinds of monkeys, langurs, lemurs and gorillas are on the brink of extinction and need global action to protect them from increasing deforestation and illegal trafficking, researchers said Monday.
Pakistan sends girl shot by Taliban to UK for care AP - 1 hr 1 min agoPakistan airlifted a 14-year-old activist who was shot and seriously wounded by the Taliban to the United Kingdom for treatment Monday, a move that will give her access to the specialized medical care she needs to recover … More »Pakistan sends girl shot by Taliban to UK for care
Pakistan airlifted a 14-year-old activist who was shot and seriously wounded by the Taliban to the United Kingdom for treatment Monday, a move that will give her access to the specialized medical care she needs to recover and also protect her from follow-up attacks threatened by the militants.
Capt. of Italian shipwreck hears evidence in court AP - 3 hrs agoThe former captain of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner came to an Italian court on Monday to hear the evidence against him, while passengers who survived the Jan. 13 collision in which 32 died showed up to look … More »Capt. of Italian shipwreck hears evidence in court
The former captain of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner came to an Italian court on Monday to hear the evidence against him, while passengers who survived the Jan. 13 collision in which 32 died showed up to look him in the eye.
- Tea Party versus Agenda 21: Saving the U.S. or just irking it? Reuters - 7 hrs ago
The tea party has focused on a nonbinding U.N. resolution signed by more than 170 world leaders, including President Bush, as a sign of a plot. More »Tea Party versus Agenda 21: Saving the U.S. or just irking it?
The tea party has focused on a nonbinding U.N. resolution signed by more than 170 world leaders, including President Bush, as a sign of a plot.
- Girls may not have riskier sex after HPV vaccination Reuters - 8 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Girls who had been vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) weren't more likely to get other sexually transmitted infections or to become pregnant, in a new study from Georgia. That goes against worries on the part of some that getting the vaccine - which is supposed to ultimately help prevent …
- Philippines signs deal with Muslim rebels, but peace not yet assured Reuters - 1 hr 54 mins ago
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines and its largest Muslim rebel group signed a peace deal on Monday that serves as a roadmap to forming a new autonomous region in the south, but both sides agree much more needs to be done to end over 40 years of conflict. A successful agreement would be a boost for President Benigno Aquino …
- Cardboard bicycle can change the world, says Israeli inventor Reuters - 3 hrs ago
MOSHAV AHITUV, Israel (Reuters) - A bicycle made almost entirely of cardboard has the potential to change transportation habits from the world's most congested cities to the poorest reaches of Africa, its Israeli inventor says. Izhar Gafni, 50, is an expert in designing automated mass-production lines. He is an amateur …
- Centrist Sen. Specter died fighting for moderation AP - 2 hrs 40 mins ago
Arlen Specter, a pugnacious and prominent former moderate in the U.S. Senate who developed the single-bullet theory in President John F. Kennedy's assassination and played starring roles in Supreme Court confirmation hearings, lost a battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at a time when Congress is more politically polarized …
- Endeavour finally reaches permanent L.A. museum home AP - 4 hrs ago
Space shuttle Endeavour was finally lodged at its retirement home Monday following a slow weekend parade through city streets that turned out to be a logistical headache.
- World's highest skydive! Daredevil makes record supersonic jump SPACE.com - 18 hrs ago
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Mikel is Chelsea's unsung hero, says Di Matteo Reuters - 1 hr 33 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - John Obi Mikel's value to Chelsea often goes unrecognised by the media and by fans of the European champions but manager Roberto Di Matteo says the Nigeria midfielder is one of the club's … More »Mikel is Chelsea's unsung hero, says Di Matteo
LONDON (Reuters) - John Obi Mikel's value to Chelsea often goes unrecognised by the media and by fans of the European champions but manager Roberto Di Matteo says the Nigeria midfielder is one of the club's unsung heroes. Mikel occupies the anchor role just in front of the defence and gets only rare chances to go for glory …
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