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Dad’s depression could be linked to baby’s colic

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:21:36 +0000

Colicky infants who cry excessively may be more common in children of depressed men, Dutch researchers said Monday.

Ancient granaries preceded the Agricultural Revolution

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:21:06 +0000

A Jordanian site yields food-storage facilities from more than 11,000 years ago, indicating that a major social shift led to the rise of domesticated crops

Iraqis take control as US troops leave cities (AFP)

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:20:44 +0000

AFP - Iraqi forces prepared to take control of towns and cities nationwide on Tuesday as American troops withdrew in a milestone for the country’s recovery six years after the US-led invasion.

Billy Mays’ autopsy shows he died of heart disease, coroner says

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:20:22 +0000

A medical examiner in Florida says Mays, a voluble TV pitchman, showed no evidence of head trauma. Mays said Saturday he had been struck on the head while aboard an airliner that made a rough landing.

Billy Mays, who elevated the art of the television sales spiel to a fevered pitch, apparently died of a heart attack, Florida authorities said this morning.

Suicide attacks kill at least 54 in Iraq: reports

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:52:48 +0000

At least 54 people were killed and dozens wounded in two separate suicide attacks on Thursday in Iraq, media reports quoted Iraqi police officials as saying.

Pakistan sends troops to Taliban-threatened area

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:52:23 +0000

Gunmen attacked a Pakistani paramilitary force sent to a Taliban-infiltrated district just 60 miles from the capital today, killing a police officer and feeding growing doubts about the government’s peace deal with extremists in the area.

ANC can ’smell’ decisive victory in SAfrica election (AFP)

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:52:02 +0000

AFP - South Africa’s ruling African National Congress retained an overwhelming lead in general polls ahead of imminent victory that will take its leader Jacob Zuma to the presidency.

ANC can ’smell’ decisive victory in SAfrica election (AFP)

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:51:39 +0000

AFP - South Africa’s ruling African National Congress retained an overwhelming lead in general polls ahead of imminent victory that will take its leader Jacob Zuma to the presidency.

Taliban Seize Vital Pakistan Area Closer to the Capital

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:41:02 +0000

Taliban militants have established control in the strategically important area of Buner, only 70 miles from Islamabad, law enforcement officials said.

Money From Abroad Floods Into Lebanon to Buy Votes

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:41:00 +0000

In a country long seen as a battleground for regional influence, June elections for Parliament may be the freest in decades but may also be the most corrupt.

U.S. May Fill Afghan Civilian Posts With Military Personnel

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:40:59 +0000

Military personnel will fill hundreds of posts in Afghanistan that had been intended for civilian experts, senior officials said.

British Plan to Raise Taxes and Debt Sets Off Political Sparring

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:40:58 +0000

For this year and next year alone, the government expects a deficit of more than $500 billion at current exchange rates.

Ex-Leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Seeks Presidency

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:40:58 +0000

Mohsen Rezai, who has accused President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of mismanaging the economy, will run as an independent candidate.

U.S. Faults Sri Lanka on Civilian Woes

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:40:57 +0000

In Sri Lanka’s push to win its 25-year-old conflict with Tamil separatists, people poured out of the war zone, and the government said two prominent rebels surrendered.

South Africans Vote, Likely for Status Quo

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:40:57 +0000

Disappointment runs deep among South Africans, but the ruling party is still poised to win the elections.

Israeli Military Says Actions in Gaza War Did Not Violate International Law

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:40:56 +0000

The conclusions of several internal investigations into the Israeli military’s conduct countered widespread criticism of its actions and continuing accusations of possible war crimes.

Global Economy Called Worst Since 1945

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:40:55 +0000

The International Monetary Fund said in a report that recovery would take longer than expected, and predicted a 2.8 percent contraction this year for the United States.

Some Immigrants Who Lose Freedom Face Loss of Custody

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:40:54 +0000

Crackdowns against illegal immigrants across the U.S. are thrusting local courts into transnational custody battles, leaving thousands of children in limbo.

Trial Opens in Germany for 4 Suspected of Plotting Bombings

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:40:53 +0000

Four suspected Islamic militants are accused of planning attacks against high-profile targets like Ramstein Air Force Base and the Frankfurt airport.

Japan Pays Foreign Workers to Go Home

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:40:52 +0000

Latin Americans who have lost their jobs are being offered money to return to their home countries.