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Finnish President Tarja Halonen on Friday ratified the European Union's Lisbon treaty, giving the final approval for the deal adopted by Finland's Parliament by a large majority in June. | Finland ratifies Eu's Lisbon treaty. | 28 | 4 | 700 |
Dr Congo's renegade Tutsi Colonel Laurent Nkunda said Friday he asked his troops to withdraw from positions taken over from government forces since fighting resumed in the country's East last month. | Dr Congo rebel chief orders troops to withdraw. | 30 | 7 | 701 |
Italian investors pulled out of talks to rescue the national airline Alitalia on Friday, saying unions refused to face up to the dramatic "crisis in the company and the need for cutbacks. | Investors drop Alitalia talks blaming unions over dramatic crisis. | 31 | 8 | 702 |
A Taiwanese man was indicted on Friday for allegedly kicking former President Chen Shui Bian in the rear, an official at the Taipei district Prosecutor's office said. | Man indicted for kicking Taiwan's ex president in rear. | 26 | 8 | 703 |
British Muslims condemned as deeply offensive Friday a computer game called Muslim massacre, "which Trumpets itself as a game of modern religious Genocide. | Muslim massacre computer game blasted in Britain. | 22 | 6 | 704 |
Sri Lanka's Tamil tiger chief has paid tribute to the suicide bombers who killed at least 82 people in an attack on a northern military base, a pro rebel Website said Friday. | Tiger chief honors suicide bombers who hit Sri Lanka base. | 31 | 9 | 705 |
Indonesian shares slumped 3.9 percent Friday, hurt by worries that the rupiah will continue to fall despite high interest rates, dealers said. | Indonesian shares slump 3.9 percent. | 21 | 4 | 706 |
Malaysian share prices ended 6.6 percent higher Friday amid rising plantation and financial stocks but political tensions capped sentiment, dealers said. | Malaysian shares close up 6.6 percent. | 20 | 5 | 707 |
Hong Kong share prices closed down 8.7 percent on Friday, as weakness in Chinese banks offset earlier gains in property developers and energy firms, dealers said. | Hong Kong shares close down 8.7 percent. | 25 | 6 | 708 |
Pope Benedict Xvi arrived in Paris Friday for a four day visit to a country facing a freefall in the number of churchgoers despite its deep Christian heritage. | Pope begins visit to France. | 27 | 4 | 709 |
Massive hurricane Ike Friday bore down on Houston, Texas Friday, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee and sparking a dire warning that those remaining in low lying areas face certain death. | Dire warning Evacuations as Ike eyes Texas. | 30 | 6 | 710 |
Indonesian shares slumped 2.4 percent Friday, hurt by worries that the rupiah will continue to fall despite high interest rates, dealers said. | Indonesian shares slump 2.4 percent. | 21 | 4 | 711 |
Australian stocks were likely to Underperform global stocks in the coming week, after a volatile week of trading, dealers said Friday. | Australian stocks likely to Underperform in coming week. | 20 | 7 | 712 |
Workers began gathering at Volkswagen headquarters Friday for a mass Demo against two beasts they see as threatening their jobs Porsche's boss and the European Commission. | Vw Union Flexes muscles at mass Demo. | 25 | 6 | 713 |
India's industrial output grew faster than expected in July, official data showed Friday, but economists said the strong performance might be a temporary blip. | Afptv advisory for Friday. | 23 | 3 | 714 |
Italian industrial output slumped by 7.3 percent in July from the June level, more than expected and adding to concern about possible recession, official data showed on Friday. | Italian official industrial output slumps 7.3 pct on month in July. | 27 | 10 | 715 |
French and British firefighters on Friday slowly mastered a 9,876 degree Inferno in the Channel tunnel but tens of thousands of Travellers faced extended disruption. | Channel tunnel Inferno leaves tens of thousands facing travel chaos. | 24 | 9 | 716 |
The head of South Africa's ruling party Jacob Zuma was in court Friday for a ruling on his bid to scrap his Graft trial, which could end his hopes to lead the country next year. | South African ruling party chief awaits Graft case ruling. | 34 | 8 | 717 |
Five European mobile telephone operators released a study Friday aimed at proving that Eu plans to force them to cut certain mobile phone costs will not reduce prices for consumers. | European phone operators deny Eu cost plans will help consumers. | 29 | 9 | 718 |
Travellers between Britain and France faced another day of misery Friday as the Channel tunnel remained closed after a fierce fire, with many still struggling to make alternative arrangements. | Passenger misery as channel tunnel remains closed. | 28 | 6 | 719 |
Australian share prices closed up 7.4 percent on Friday after a strong lead from Wall Street, dealers said. | Australian stocks close up 7.4 percent. | 17 | 5 | 720 |
Pope Benedict Xvi arrived Friday in France for his first visit to the eldest daughter "of the Roman Catholic Church since he succeeded John Paul II. | Pope arrives in France. | 25 | 3 | 721 |
Eu Finance Chiefs struggled on Friday to map out a strategy to avert recession in Europe, as Berlin rejected the idea of a sweeping European stimulus package to revive the flagging economy. | Eu Finance Chiefs battle to avert recession. | 31 | 6 | 722 |
Oil prices rose on Friday as hurricane Ike forced the closure of energy production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico, traders said. | Oil prices rise as hurricane Ike halts us energy production. | 21 | 9 | 723 |
Dutch semi conductor manufacturer Nxp said on Friday that it would cut 5,631 jobs worldwide and sell factories in four countries owing to the tough economic climate. | Dutch chip maker Nxp announces 5,631 job cuts. | 26 | 7 | 724 |
Chinese shares ended flat on Friday, scratching out a 2.51 percent gain as electricity companies were buoyed by hopes the government would raise power prices soon, dealers said. | Chinese shares end 2.51 percent higher. | 27 | 5 | 725 |
Prominent Malaysian Blogger Raja Petra, who has targeted government figures on his Website, was arrested Friday under internal security laws that allow for detention without trial. | Malaysian Blogger arrested under tough internal security law. | 25 | 7 | 726 |
Taiwan share prices are expected to stage a rebound next week as institutional investors show interest in badly hit blue chips after recent heavy losses, dealers said. | Taiwan shares may rebound with blue chips in focus. | 26 | 8 | 727 |
Zimbabweans on Friday awaited details of a power sharing deal to end a political crisis after tortuous talks centred on how much authority veteran leader Robert Mugabe would cede to the opposition. | Zimbabwe rivals seal power sharing deal to end crisis. | 31 | 8 | 728 |
Finnish President Tarja Halonen on Friday ratified the European Union's Lisbon treaty, giving the final approval for the deal adopted by Finland's Parliament by a large majority in June. | Finland ratifies Eu's Lisbon treaty. | 28 | 4 | 729 |
The Eurogroup of Eurozone finance ministers on Friday backed Luxembourg's Jean Claude Juncker for a third term as their chairman, his spokesman said. | Eurogroup finance ministers back Juncker for third term. | 22 | 7 | 730 |
Pope Benedict Xvi was on his way to France Friday for his first visit to the eldest daughter "of the Roman Catholic Church since he succeeded John Paul II. | Pope begins visit to France. | 28 | 4 | 731 |
Hong Kong share prices closed down 4.1 percent on Friday, as weakness in China banks has offset earlier gains in property developers and energy firms, dealers said. | Hong Kong shares close down 4.1 percent. | 26 | 6 | 732 |
Tens of millions of Koreans are heading for their home towns during the autumn harvest holiday starting Saturday but Wallets are thinner this year due to the economic slowdown. | Koreans on holiday exodus amid economic downturn. | 28 | 6 | 733 |
Dutch semi conductor manufacturer Nxp said on Friday that it would cut 8,750 jobs worldwide and sell factories in four countries. | Dutch chip maker Nxp announces 8,750 job cuts. | 20 | 7 | 734 |
Hong Kong gold prices closed higher on Friday at 852.73 645 .59 us dollars an ounce, up from Thursday's close of 580.83 236 .88 dollars. | Hong Kong gold closes higher. | 24 | 4 | 735 |
South Korean shares closed 6.8 percent higher Friday on revived hopes for a sale of Lehman Brothers and a continued fall in oil prices, analysts said. | Skorean shares close 6.8 percent higher. | 25 | 5 | 736 |
Sri Lanka's Tamil tiger chief has paid tribute to 87 suicide bombers who killed at least 80 people in an attack on a northern military base, a pro rebel Website said Friday. | Tiger chief honors suicide bombers who hit Sri Lanka base. | 31 | 9 | 737 |
The Eurogroup of Eurozone finance ministers on Friday backed Luxembourg's Jean Claude Juncker for a third term as their chairman, his spokesman said. | Eurogroup finance ministers back Juncker for third term. | 22 | 7 | 738 |
Russian troops still held positions deep in Georgia on Friday, one month after a truce brought a supposed end to the conflict and with Moscow Ratcheting up its war of words with the West. | Russian troops deep in Georgia one month after truce. | 33 | 8 | 739 |
A fire in the Channel tunnel sent shares in operator Eurotunnel falling three percent on Friday, but the company insisted the financial damage would be limited. | Eurotunnel says fire won't hurt finances. | 25 | 5 | 740 |
China reported an easing in industrial output Friday, providing further evidence its economy is slowing amid a global slump and reinforcing expectations Beijing will move to spur growth. | Slowing industrial growth may push China to further ease tightening. | 27 | 9 | 741 |
Gas rich Qatar is bracing to show its diplomatic mettle again with an Arab League mandate to try to broker peace in Sudan's war ravaged Darfur region. | Qatar braces for Darfur Troubleshooting. | 26 | 4 | 742 |
Chinese shares ended flat on Friday, scratching out a 0.84 percent gain as electricity companies were buoyed by hopes the government would raise power prices soon, dealers said. | Chinese shares end 0.84 percent higher. | 27 | 5 | 743 |
Republican vice Presidential pick Sarah Palin vowed Thursday not to blink "in pursuit of America's righteous "war in Iraq and insisted she was ready to step in as President if needed. | Palin will not blink in America's righteous cause. | 30 | 7 | 744 |
German Finance Minister peer Steinbrueck rejected Friday the idea of a European stimulus plan to revitalise the economy, as Eu Finance Chiefs gathered to map out a way to avert a recession. | German Finance Minister rejects idea of European stimulus plan. | 31 | 8 | 745 |
Taiwan's ex President Chen Shui Bian, who is embroiled in embezzlement and money laundering allegations, denied Friday that he was eyeing a fresh bid for office in 2007. | Taiwan's ex President says not eyeing a comeback. | 27 | 7 | 746 |
US ties with war on terror "ally Pakistan are strained after us Commandos unilaterally launched ground assaults on Militants on Pakistani soil, drawing fire from the military chief in Islamabad. | Strain in ties as us launches ground raids inside Pakistan. | 29 | 9 | 747 |
Two churchgoers in Australia duped women into taking part in sex acts during fake prayer sessions by promising to lift black magic curses on them, police said Friday. | Australian police charge men over bizarre prayer sex. | 27 | 7 | 748 |
Barack Obama is unleashing both of the Democratic party's heaviest hitters bill and Hillary Clinton as he battles to fend off a revitalized Republican ticket in the White House election. | Obama Deploys Clintons as race tightens. | 29 | 5 | 749 |
Experts on Friday conducted Forensic tests on a tiny body found in a Tel Aviv River, thought to be that of a French girl allegedly murdered by her grandfather in a case that has Transfixed Israel. | Autopsy in Israel on body thought to be murdered French girl. | 35 | 10 | 750 |
Deutsche Bank is set to seal a deal Friday to buy just under 73 percent in Germany's biggest retail Bank Postbank for as much as three billion Euros Lrb 5.9 billion dollars Rrb, press reports said. | Deutsche Bank set to seal Postbank deal reports say. | 35 | 8 | 751 |
Pope Benedict Xvi left Rome on Friday for a four day trip to France. | Pope leaves for four day visit to France. | 13 | 7 | 752 |
Australian officials Friday charged three men over the death of a woman from a date rape drug Overdose on a holiday cruise, including one who had sex with her hours before she died. | Three Australians charged over cruise ship death. | 32 | 6 | 753 |
German Finance Minister peer rejected Friday the idea of a European stimulus plan to revitalise the economy, as Eu Finance Chiefs gathered to map out a way to avert a recession. | German Finance Minister rejects idea of European stimulus plan. | 30 | 8 | 754 |
The United States faced growing challenges Friday in Latin America after Venezuela received what the us called cold war era "bombers from Russia and joined Bolivia in ordering out the us Ambassador. | US eyes Russia in Latin America amid crisis over Georgia. | 31 | 9 | 755 |
New Zealand share prices rose 3.32 percent Friday with sentiment tracking the positive turnaround on Wall Street, dealers said. | New Zealand shares rise 3.32 percent. | 18 | 5 | 756 |
World oil prices climbed in Asian trade Friday as hurricane Ike hammered the Southern us coast, forcing oil and gas production facilities in the area to shut down, dealers said. | Oil prices up as hurricane Ike barrels down on Texas coast. | 29 | 10 | 757 |
Malaysia's opposition admitted Friday it might not meet its goal of Seizing power by next week as it sent a delegation to pursue potential defectors from the government on a trip to Taiwan. | Malaysian opposition says power takeover may be delayed. | 32 | 7 | 758 |
New Zealand share prices rose 4.98 percent Friday with sentiment tracking the Postive turnaround on Wall Street, dealers said. | New Zealand shares rise 4.98 percent. | 18 | 5 | 759 |
Australian share prices closed up 3.1 percent on Friday after a strong lead from Wall Street, dealers said. | Australian stocks close up 3.1 percent. | 17 | 5 | 760 |
Chinese authorities announced a nationwide probe Friday into a milk powder suspected of killing one baby and sickening dozens of others, in the latest safety scandal to rock China's food industry. | China launches probe into milk powder after baby dies. | 30 | 8 | 761 |
South Korean shares closed 9.0 percent higher Friday as sentiment was lifted by Wall Street gains, following speculation that Lehman Brothers is in talks on a possible sale, analysts said. | Skorean shares close 9.0 percent higher. | 29 | 5 | 762 |
The us led coalition in Afghanistan said Friday its soldiers had killed more than 95 Militants in an operation to find a Taliban rebel involved in bomb attacks and helping foreign Militants. | Coalition says more than 95 Militants killed in Afghanistan. | 31 | 8 | 763 |
The dollar had mixed fortunes against other major currencies in Asian trade Friday as markets waited for a potential rescue plan for troubled Wall Street Titan Lehman Brothers, dealers said. | Dollar gains in Asia on us Bank hopes. | 29 | 7 | 764 |
Massive hurricane Ike Friday bore down on Houston, the fourth largest us city, sending hundreds of thousands fleeing amid a warning that those remaining in low lying areas face certain death. | Ike sparks mass Evacuations amid certain death warning. | 30 | 7 | 765 |
Taiwan share prices closed 3.17 percent higher Friday as bargain hunting helped the market recoup early losses amid economic concerns, dealers said. | Taipei shares close up 3.17 percent. | 21 | 5 | 766 |
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has stressed his determination to step down immediately after his centrist Kadima party holds its leadership election, Israeli public radio reported on Friday. | Israel's Olmert stresses he will quit after party election. | 26 | 8 | 767 |
Prominent Malaysian Blogger Raja Petra, who has targeted government figures on his Website, was arrested Friday under internal security laws, his wife said. | Malaysian Blogger arrested under tough internal security law. | 22 | 7 | 768 |
Firefighters struggled Friday to put out a blaze on a freight shuttle in the Channel tunnel that injured six people and forced the closure of the undersea link, officials said. | Fierce fire in channel tunnel six hurt. | 29 | 6 | 769 |
New Zealand's Prime Minister Helen Clark called general elections for November 8 Friday with her labor party behind in opinion polls amid a slowing economy and her foreign minister facing the axe. | New Zealand PM sets November date for general election. | 31 | 8 | 770 |
Taiwan share prices closed 2.44 percent higher Friday as bargain hunting helped the market recoup early losses amid economic concerns, dealers said. | Taipei shares close up 2.44 percent. | 21 | 5 | 771 |
Thousands of police deployed across areas of Indian Kashmir on Friday ahead of protests called by Muslim Separatists in the region. | Indian Kashmir braces for separatist protests. | 20 | 5 | 772 |
The airport in Afghanistan's Western city of Herat was closed Friday after a rocket attack overnight, police said. | Rocket fire closes Western Afghanistan airport. | 17 | 5 | 773 |
Hong Kong share prices ended the morning up 2.3 percent on Friday, supported by gains in property developers and energy firms, dealers said. | Hong Kong shares up 2.3 pct in morning. | 22 | 7 | 774 |
An Australian state moved closer to Decriminalising abortion Friday as a hard fought bill passed through its lower House of Parliament following a 23 hour debate, officials said. | Australian abortion bill progresses despite opposition. | 27 | 5 | 775 |
Chinese share prices edged up 2.84 percent by midday Friday, led by electricity companies amid hopes the government would raise power prices soon, dealers said. | Chinese shares up 2.84 percent at midday. | 24 | 6 | 776 |
Hong Kong's largest energy company China light and power Lrb Clp Rrb is looking to invest in a liquefied natural gas processing plant on the mainland, reports said on Friday. | Hong Kong energy giant plans to invest in China power plant. | 29 | 10 | 777 |
Republican vice Presidential hopeful Sarah Palin sent her son off to fight for a righteous cause "Thursday as his Army unit prepared to deploy to Iraq. | Palin sends son to fight righteous cause in Iraq. | 25 | 8 | 778 |
Philippine share prices closed 6.69 percent lower on Friday amid renewed apprehension about inflation and the local currency as well as credit problems in the United States, dealers said. | Philippine shares close 6.69 percent lower. | 28 | 5 | 779 |
Typhoon Sinlaku churned towards Taiwan on Friday, threatening to bring heavy Downpors and strong winds and disrupt celebrations for a major holiday. | Taiwan battens down for typhoon Sinlaku. | 21 | 5 | 780 |
Chinese authorities announced a nationwide probe Friday into a milk powder suspected of killing one baby and sickening dozens of others, in the latest safety scandal to rock China's food chain. | China launches probe into milk powder after baby dies. | 30 | 8 | 781 |
A South Korean lobbyist jailed for his role in the United Nations oil for food scandal returned home Friday after his release from a us prison. | Skorean jailed over UN oil for food scandal returns home. | 25 | 9 | 782 |
Thailand's political turmoil Friday when the ruling coalition failed to to Parliament to Reelect leader Samak Sundaravej as Prime Minister. | Thai Parliament delays vote on PM heightening turmoil. | 19 | 7 | 783 |
Philippine share prices closed 8.56 percent lower on Friday amid renewed apprehension about inflation and the local currency and credit problems in the United States, dealers said. | Philippine shares close 8.56 percent lower. | 26 | 5 | 784 |
Malaysia's opposition admitted it might not meet its goal of Seizing power by next week as it sent a delegation to pursue potential defectors from the government on a trip to Taiwan. | Malaysian opposition pursues MPs to Taiwan. | 31 | 5 | 785 |
Firefighters struggled Friday to put out a blaze on a freight shuttle in the Channel tunnel that injured six people and forced the closure of the undersea link, officials said. | Fierce fire in channel tunnel six hurt. | 29 | 6 | 786 |
Sylvia Monika is a Catholic from Poland, but in an effort to integrate better into South Lebanon's conservative society she has traded her UN Peacekeeper's Beret for a Headscarf during the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan. | UN soldier in Lebanon trades her blue Beret for a veil. | 35 | 10 | 787 |
New Zealand's Prime Minister Helen Clark called general elections for November 3 Friday with her labor party behind in opinion polls amid a slowing economy and her foreign minister facing the axe. | New Zealand PM sets November date for general election. | 31 | 8 | 788 |
Barack Obama, after a bruising week of lipstick on pigs and other taunts on the White House campaign trail, returns to the cult TV show Saturday night live "This weekend, aides said late Thursday. | Obama returns to cult comedy show. | 33 | 5 | 789 |
Growth in China's industrial output eased to 27.0 percent in August from a year earlier, the government said on Friday, providing further evidence the nation's economy is slowing. | China industrial output growth eases to 27.0 pct. | 27 | 7 | 790 |
World oil prices climbed in Asian trade Friday as powerful hurricane Ike hammered the Southern us coast, forcing the shutdown of oil and gas production facilities in the area, dealers said. | Oil prices up as hurricane Ike barrels down on Texas coast. | 30 | 10 | 791 |
Australia's defense Minister has criticised the slow progress in the war in Afghanistan and warned that public support for the effort will wane unless results come soon. | Australian defense Minister critical of progress in Afghanistan. | 26 | 7 | 792 |
Republican White House candidate John McCain and his Democratic rival Barack Obama wrapped up a one day truce Thursday by offering each other jobs only not the Presidency. | Mccain Obama offer each other jobs. | 27 | 5 | 793 |
The Thai Parliament Friday postponed until next week a vote on whether to return Samak Sundaravej as Prime Minister after lawmakers from the ruling coalition failed to show up. | Thai Parliament postpones vote on new PM. | 28 | 6 | 794 |
Chinese share prices were slightly higher Friday morning led by the electricity companies amid expectations the government may raise power prices soon, dealers said. | Chinese shares slightly higher in morning trade. | 23 | 6 | 795 |
The dollar was steady in Asian trade Friday as markets waited for further developments surrounding troubled Lehman Brothers and looked ahead to earnings results from us banks next week, dealers said. | Dollar steady in Asia on pause in banking worries. | 30 | 8 | 796 |
Hong Kong share prices opened 6.6 percent down on Friday, tracking falls on China bourses, dealers said. | Hong Kong shares open 6.6 percent down. | 16 | 6 | 797 |
The two ideas sound like a joke: make fuel from water as global oil prices soar, and produce three crops from a single planting of a new rice strain called super toy ". | Joke's on Indonesia's Yudhoyono over fuel rice scandals. | 32 | 7 | 798 |
Pro government demonstrators gathered outside Thailand's Parliament Friday under a heavy police presence ahead of a vote on whether to return Samak Sundaravej as Prime Minister. | Police protesters at Thai Parliament before PM vote. | 25 | 7 | 799 |
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