Formula 1 in Moscow

 14.07.2008 05:23   rian.ru

On July 13, Moscow hosted the Formula 1 demonstration run near the Kremlin Wall.

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Will New Technological Advances Offer Fresh Capabilities for Commercialization and Enhance BTL Investments?

 14.07.2008 04:23   prweb.com

3rd BTLtec (Biomass to Liquids) will be held in Göteborg, Sweden on October 13-14, 2008 with major authorities and project stakeholders from Europe and the US, discussing commercialization of BTL. Technological advancements & worldwide growth of BTL projects set the tone for the more than 20 experts sharing insights on biomass to liquid industry prospect (PRWeb Jul 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1096664.htm

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MarketCaliber.com Announces Coverage of Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLAT.OB)

 14.07.2008 04:23   prweb.com

Superlattice Power Inc. (OTCBB: SLAT) is an emerging leader in the alternative energy sector, and is currently in the early stages of development of a new technology expected to become 'the standard' for the next generation of lithium-powered batteries. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1101354.htm

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Extreme Athletes Die in Race on Germany's Highest Mountain

 14.07.2008 04:20   dw-world.de

Two German men in their forties died of exhaustion and a further six were hospitalized after a 16-kilometer (10-mile) mountain sprint on the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain.

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Bush orders Treasury to start plan to shore up mortgage giants

 14.07.2008 04:20   rian.ru

U.S. President Georgia W. Bush has ordered the Treasury to immediately launch a plan to strengthen the country's two largest mortgage finance firms, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the White House said.

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Beijing drivers encouraged to get on their bikes for Olympics

 14.07.2008 04:20   rian.ru

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Three miners escape flooded mine in north China, 10 still trapped

 14.07.2008 04:19   rian.ru

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Can middle-aged mortals achieve Olympic fitness?

 14.07.2008 02:30   usatoday.com

The chiseled body of Olympic swimmer Dara Torres, 41, at the U.S. Olympic trials made some middle-aged people wonder whether ...

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National Conference to decide its stand on Indo-US nuclear deal today

 14.07.2008 02:30   b4uindia.com

The National Conference (NC), the main Opposition party in Jammu and Kashmir, will meet here today to decide its stand over the controversial Indo-US nuclear deal.   Party president Omar Abdullah last evening said that the decision in favoring or opposing the UPA government on the deal in the Lok Sabha would be decided in party''s core group.   The National Conference has two members in the Lok Sabha.   During his recent visit to New Delhi, Abdullah had talks with National Security Advisor M K Narayanan and various political leaders on the deal. (ANI)  

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Goa seeks Centre nod for green-field airport today

 14.07.2008 02:30   b4uindia.com

The Goa Government will formally present a report to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today, seeking his nod for a green-field international airport at Mopa in North Goa. This would be the second airport in the tourist state which is already equipped with an international airport at Dabolim. A special committee set up by the Union Government to study the airport controversy in Goa on May 31, had earlier given a green signal for the proposed new international airport. The proposal had been put on hold for over a year, after the erstwhile Congress-led state government faced opposition for a second airport when South Goa-based Dabolim international airport could be continued for civilian use with major expansion. The former South Goa MP Churchill Alemao had virtually compelled the Congress'' central leadership to study the viability of two international airports for the tiny tourist state. (ANI)

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Left to launch nationwide campaign against UPA Govt from today

 14.07.2008 02:30   b4uindia.com

The four Left parties -- CPI (M), CPI, RSP and Forward Bloc -- will from today launch a nationwide campaign against the UPA Government''s policies, especially its move to go ahead on the Indo-US nuclear deal. Top Left leaders will address a meeting where they will cite the UPA government''s drawbacks and failures during the past four-year rule. "We will explain to people the reasons for withdrawing our support. We will also explain the UPA''s pro-American and anti-people policies which are resulting in price rise and other problems," said CPI (M) General Secretary Prakash Karat. CPI National Secretary D Raja said that the Left campaign would not centre around only on the issue of nuclear deal, but on inflation, price rise and mismanagement of economy. (ANI)  

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Goa Government seeks Central nod for greenfield airport

 14.07.2008 02:30   b4uindia.com

The Goa Government will formally present a report tomorrow to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh seeking his nod for a greenfield international airport at Mopa in North Goa.   Chief Minister Digamber Kamat said this in Panaji on Sunday.   This would be the second airport in the tourist state, which is already equipped with an international airport at Dabolim.   The international airport at Mopa ran into controversy after a certain section of politicians including the then MP Churchill Alemao opposed the project.   In his extensive campaign, Alemao alleged that Mopa project, tucked on Goa-Maharashtra border, would be more beneficial to the neighbouring state than Goa.   Worries were raised that the Mopa airport will force closure of existing Dabolim airport, which will adversely affect the tourism industry in South Goa. (ANI)   

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Clashes in J-K on ''Martyrs'' day''

 14.07.2008 02:30   b4uindia.com

Fresh protests erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday on ''Martyrs'' day'' as protesters tried to prevent leaders of the state''s National Conference party from paying homage to the martyrs. Protesters attacked the activists of National Conference gathered at the Martyrs graveyard to pay their tribute to Kashmiri prisoners who were executed in 1931 by the forces of then ruler Hari Singh to suppress an uprising. The situation turned violent when a group of protesters tried to attack party president, Omar Abdullah and police tried to quell the mob. Abdullah was immediately rushed away from the spot as police fired warning shots at the irate crowd. Policemen accompanied the cavalcades of Abdullah and other senior party members to protect the leaders from the stone pelting protesters. The protesters shouted slogans against National Conference and pelted stones at the party activists in an attempt to prevent them from paying tributes at the graveyard. Police had to resort to baton charge to control the situation. According to reports, dozens of people were injured in the protest. (ANI)

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NATO military exercise begins in Ukraine

 14.07.2008 02:29   rian.ru

Sea Breeze 2008, a NATO military exercise will begin on Monday in Ukraine's Odessa region, the Crimea, and Black Sea coastal regions.

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Venezuelan beauty wins title Miss Universe 2008

 14.07.2008 02:29   rian.ru

A live TV audience of around one billion saw Venezuelan Dayana Mendoza, 22, crowned Miss Universe 2008 late on Sunday.

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