Aghan official says US strikes killed 22 civilians

4 July 2008, 7:47 pm

The U.S. military said airstrikes by its attack helicopters hit two vehicles carrying insurgents in eastern Afghanistan.... read more

Nice, France seems indifferent to Brangelina

4 July 2008, 3:11 pm

Partially eclipsed by the glitterati of Cannes and the royal glare of Monaco, Nice is a place where even the brightest stars - like the expectant Bran ...... read more

Freed hostage gets hero's welcome in France

4 July 2008, 10:38 am

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt arrived in France to a hero's welcome Friday after six years being held by leftist rebels in the Colombian jungle.... read more

Israel closes Gaza crossings in response to rocket

4 July 2008, 6:10 am

Israel says it is keeping Gaza's border crossings closed in retaliation for a rocket attack.... read more

Japan sees a chance to promote its energy-frugal ways

4 July 2008, 1:28 am

KUMAGAYA, Japan : With its towering furnaces and clanging conveyer belts carrying crushed rock, Taiheiyo Cement's factory looks like an Industrial Revolution relic. But it is actually a model of modern energy efficiency, harnessing its waste heat to generate much of its own electricity. The plant is... read more

Direct China-Taiwan Flights Start

4 July 2008, 1:24 am

Regular flights between China and Taiwan have resumed for the first time in nearly 60 years, as relations improve between the two rivals.... read more

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