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New US Embassy Opens in Berlin on Historic Pre-War Site
04.07.2008 20:23
dw-world.de
The United States opened its new embassy in Berlin on Friday, returning to its old home before World War II on the historic Pariser Platz, next to the city's iconic Brandenburg Gate.
Germany
Social Life
Russian opposition group says leader granted asylum in U.K.
04.07.2008 14:19
rian.ru
Russia
Social Life
Poland rejects U.S. missile shield terms, but ready for dialogue -3
04.07.2008 14:19
rian.ru
Poland's prime minister said on Friday his country is not satisfied with the terms offered by the U.S. for the deployment of a missile defense base on its soil, but is ready for further dialogue.
Russia
Social Life
Colombian rebels paid $20 mln to free Betancourt - Swiss media
04.07.2008 13:21
rian.ru
Columbian rebels received a $20 million ransom for the "staged" release of 15 hostages, including former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. citizens, Swiss media reported Friday.
Russia
Social Life
Residents flee as wildfires creep toward Big Sur
04.07.2008 12:26
usatoday.com
Piles of charred rubble smoldered near California's scenic coastal highway Thursday as a ferocious wildfire descended on the ...
USA
Social Life
4 people dead in Milwaukee shooting; no arrests
04.07.2008 12:26
usatoday.com
Milwaukee police say four people have died in a shooting outside a house party.
USA
Social Life
Minn. teen charged with offering his vote on eBay
04.07.2008 12:26
usatoday.com
A college student claimed it was all a joke when he put his vote in this fall's presidential election up for sale on the Web ...
USA
Social Life
Police wnt u to fight crime w/txt msgs
04.07.2008 12:26
usatoday.com
Police in the 1970s urged citizens to "drop a dime" in a pay phone to report crimes anonymously. Now in an increasing number ...
USA
Social Life
A century ago, Americans witnessed aviation marvel
04.07.2008 12:25
usatoday.com
On a steamy Fourth of July evening a century ago, a wood-and-fabric biplane lifted off from Stony Brook Farm and stayed airborne ...
USA
Social Life
Heavy storms in Mich. and Ohio bring flooding, power outages
04.07.2008 12:25
usatoday.com
Severe thunderstorms swept across parts of Michigan, flooding streets and cutting power to many residents.
USA
Social Life
Dog euthanized after gnawing off diabetic owner's toe
04.07.2008 12:25
usatoday.com
An Illinois woman says her beloved miniature dachshund gnawed off her right big toe while she was asleep.
USA
Social Life
Father without baby sitter accused of caging kids
04.07.2008 12:25
usatoday.com
A Chicago man locked his daughters in a cage in his pickup because he didn't have a baby sitter, officials said Thursday.
USA
Social Life
3 burned by steam in La. refinery accident
04.07.2008 12:25
usatoday.com
Louisiana authorities say three people are being treated for burns after a steam accident at a ConocoPhillips Co. refinery.
USA
Social Life
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