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Sen. Stevens' Bid To Move Trial To Alaska Fails
Sen. Ted Stevens has lost a bid to move his corruption trial from Washington to his home state of Alaska. The Republican lawmaker had said both the witnesses and his campaign for re-election were in Alaska. The trial is due to start next month.
Sen. Ted Stevens has lost a bid to move his corruption trial from Washington to his home state of Alaska. The Republican lawmaker had said both the witnesses and his campaign for re-election were in Alaska. The trial is due to start next month.
Some Economies Suffer As Beijing Cleans Up Air
In an effort to curb air pollution for the Olympics, more than 250 factories in Beijing and nearby towns like Tangshan have been shuttered temporarily. Some factory workers are on vacation for the first time in 20 years.
In an effort to curb air pollution for the Olympics, more than 250 factories in Beijing and nearby towns like Tangshan have been shuttered temporarily. Some factory workers are on vacation for the first time in 20 years.
Suicide Bomber Attacks Police Academy In Algeria
A suicide bomber drove a car full of explosives into a line of Algerians waiting to apply to a police academy, killing more than 40 people in the most deadly terrorist attack in Algeria in about a decade. The attack appears to be the work of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Magreb, which has been carrying out attacks in Algeria recently on virtually a weekly basis.
A suicide bomber drove a car full of explosives into a line of Algerians waiting to apply to a police academy, killing more than 40 people in the most deadly terrorist attack in Algeria in about a decade. The attack appears to be the work of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Magreb, which has been carrying out attacks in Algeria recently on virtually a weekly basis.
Dozens Killed In Madrid Runway Accident
Spanish officials gave differing death tolls Wednesday after a Spanair jet veered off the runway in Madrid and burst into flames. An emergency rescue official put the number dead at nearly 150; earlier, government officials had said 45 people were confirmed killed.
Spanish officials gave differing death tolls Wednesday after a Spanair jet veered off the runway in Madrid and burst into flames. An emergency rescue official put the number dead at nearly 150; earlier, government officials had said 45 people were confirmed killed.
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Many dead in Madrid plane crash
More than 150 people died when a Spanair passenger plane swerved off a runway during take-off at Madrid's Barajas airport, the Spanish government says.
More than 150 people died when a Spanair passenger plane swerved off a runway during take-off at Madrid's Barajas airport, the Spanish government says.
Russia condemns US missile deal
Russia says a US-Polish missile defence deal creates a new arms race, warning it will react beyond "diplomatic demarches".
Russia says a US-Polish missile defence deal creates a new arms race, warning it will react beyond "diplomatic demarches".
Bolt claims 200m gold with record
Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins the men's 200m gold medal at the Olympics in a record 19.30 seconds.
Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins the men's 200m gold medal at the Olympics in a record 19.30 seconds.
Obama closing in on running-mate
Speculation is mounting about Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's choice of running mate.
Speculation is mounting about Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's choice of running mate.
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