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Russia outclass Holland to make Euro 2008 semis
21.06.2008 18:21
rian.ru
Russia turned on the style on Saturday night to defeat Holland in extra time and make the semifinals of Euro 2008.
Russia
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Opposition mounts to clean air change affecting parks
21.06.2008 14:25
usatoday.com
Critics fear the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will adopt a rule in the waning days of the Bush administration that will ...
USA
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River rising again, new worries in some Mo. towns
21.06.2008 14:25
usatoday.com
Amid the battle to hold back the swollen Mississippi River, some towns got an unwelcome surprise Saturday as river levels rose ...
USA
Social Life
Animals feel strain of old age, zoos develop geriatric care
21.06.2008 14:24
usatoday.com
Advances in health care are allowing animals to live longer and creating new challenges for their caretakers.
USA
Social Life
Art museums remodel, compete with other leisure activities
21.06.2008 14:24
usatoday.com
Art museums throughout have gone on a construction binge as fast-growing cities show they have arrived in the art world.
USA
Social Life
German Minister Wants More Troops in Afghanistan
21.06.2008 13:22
dw-world.de
German Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung will next week announce plans for the future strength of German troops in Afghanistan, a spokesman said on Saturday, June 21. It's thought another 1,000 troops could be deployed.
Germany
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Beijing to offer online registration for marriages on Olympic opening day
21.06.2008 11:21
b4uindia.com
Chinese couples hoping to wed on the opening day of the Olympic Games will now be able to register their marriage easily, as the Beijing registry authorities are offering to open a new on-line marriage booking service to benefit such couples. The move comes as the authorities anticipate a boom in couples wanting to tie the knot on the opening day of the Olympic Games, on August 8, 2008 (8-8-08) which also happens to be an auspicious day as it is considered a lucky day for marriage with all the number eights in the date. Eight is the most auspicious number for Chinese who believe it brings fortune and happiness. However, officials are suggesting that it is better for these couples to personally book at county or district civil affairs bureaus do that they do not get caught up in a virtual traffic jam. "They might be better of registering in person for their own peace of mind because of the possible Internet traffic jam after the online registration opens," The China Daily quoted Zhai Jianyong, Municipal Marriage Registration Service Center director, as saying. A Beijing Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau official said that those who wish to register August 8 as their wedding date can apply from June 20 to August 5. They will get their marriage certificates on August 8 with the booking form. Also, they can even book on the Beijing Municipal Marriage and Adoption Registration Services Website (www.bjhysy.bjmzj.gov.cn) or the Beijing Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau website (www.bjmzj.gov.cn) from July 7 to August 5. Besides, the service will also benefit foreigners, overseas Chinese and citizens of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region and Taiwan Province. (ANI)
India
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One dead, 23 wounded in Turkey Euro 2008 celebrations
21.06.2008 11:20
rian.ru
One man was killed and at least 23 people wounded by stray bullets in Turkey as the country celebrated its victory over Croatia in the Euro-2008 quarterfinals, local media reported on Saturday.
Russia
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Opposition Yabloko leader urges party reform amid split fears-2
21.06.2008 11:20
rian.ru
Russia
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Flooding strands 100-plus barges on Mississippi
21.06.2008 09:26
usatoday.com
The flooding in the Midwest has brought freight traffic on the upper Mississippi to a standstill, stranding more than 100 barges ...
USA
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Wis. home where 6 were killed to be demolished
21.06.2008 09:26
usatoday.com
The home where six young people died when a jealous off-duty sheriff's deputy went on a shooting rampage eight months ago has ...
USA
Social Life
Wildfire burns homes along N. California coast
21.06.2008 09:26
usatoday.com
A small but fast-moving fire erupted Friday along the Northern California coast, threatening homes and forcing evacuations, officials ...
USA
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Ore. students set to get grad test choice
21.06.2008 09:26
usatoday.com
When Oregon education officials set out to devise a graduation testing requirement for high school students, they looked to other ...
USA
Social Life
Ex-Texas inmate cleared in rape case officially pardoned
21.06.2008 09:26
usatoday.com
A man who spent 12 years in prison for a rape that DNA evidence later proved he did not commit has been pardoned by Gov. Rick ...
USA
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