Tourists must register online information 3 days before trip
ABC News Jun 3, 08 3:18 AM CDT
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Visitors to the US who don't need visas will have to register personal information online before traveling this summer, reports ABC News. The information will be used for background checks and scrutiny of travel plans. European officials have threatened to introduce similar rules in retaliation. The new regulations would apply to travelers from 27 countries operating under the visa waiver program.
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Washington appeals to WTO to end levies on $70B worth of goods
Reuters May 28, 08 6:09 PM CDT
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The US butted heads with the European Union today over import tariffs on more than $70 billion worth of computer screens and other technology products, Reuters reports. "The EU should be working with the United States to promote new technologies, not finding protectionist gimmicks to apply new duties to these products," said a trade representative.
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Metabolites differ across national, ethnic boundaries, could offer insight into disease
Times (UK) Apr 21, 08 10:07 AM CDT
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Urine does indeed hold metabolic clues, researchers have found, and could shed light on blood pressure and heart problems, the Times of London reports. "Metabolic profiling can tell us how specific aspects of a person’s diet and how much they drink are contributing to their risks for certain diseases"—something DNA research can't do, says one of the scientists involved.
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Overshadowed PM will talk global economy, seek closer US-UK ties
Wall Street Journal Apr 16, 08 7:42 AM CDT
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The pope might be commanding the headlines, but another world leader is in America this week—Gordon Brown arrived in New York yesterday for a three-day visit. In an op-ed for today's Wall Street Journal , the British PM announces a raft of initiatives designed to fortify the "special relationship," from business link-ups to a joint cancer research program.
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Poll shows faithful admire pontiff but find church out of sync
Washington Post Apr 15, 08 7:18 AM CDT
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As Pope Benedict XVI arrives for his first visit to America, a Washington Post poll finds that the pontiff enjoys wide support among US Catholics. Nearly three in four say that they have a positive impression of Benedict. But the poll also reveals that most Catholics find the church out of sync with their personal views, and that many remain pained by the clergy sex abuse scandal.
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Blake comes back to win in five sets, Roddick blasts 30 aces
Associated Press Apr 11, 08 7:20 PM CDT
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James Blake's perseverance and Andy Roddick's power gave the United States a commanding 2-0 lead over France in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Friday. Blake overcame his fifth-set woes, fighting off two match points to beat Paul-Henri Mathieu 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 and Roddick ripped 30 aces on the fast hard-court in a 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) win over Michael Llodra in the opener.
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But envoy says no 'major breakthrough' yet
Reuters Apr 9, 08 2:54 PM CDT
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Six-country negotiations aimed at producing a formal disclosure of North Korea's nuclear activities have advanced, Reuters reports, but aren't close to being settled. "We've definitely made some progress," said US envoy Christopher Hill today. "We still have a lot of work ahead of us. I don't want to suggest there's been any major breakthrough."
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Deputy touts his health on internet
Reuters Apr 3, 08 4:25 AM CDT
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Seven years after 9/11, Osama bin Laden is alive and well, according to his deputy. "Sheik Osama bin Laden is in good health. The ill-intentioned always try to circulate false reports about him being sick," said Ayman al-Zawahiri in a 104-minute recording posted on the internet. The comments were in response to questions from the public solicited by web sites linked to al-Qaeda.
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Protesting monks disrupt tour of foreign journalists in Lhasa
BBC Mar 26, 08 10:15 PM CDT
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President Bush called Chinese President Hu Jintao today and urged Beijing to begin talks with the Dalai Lama, the BBC reports. Bush also pressed for greater access to Tibet for journalists and diplomats, the White House said. China today allowed a small group of foreign reporters into Lhasa for the first time since protests began, but Tibetan monks disrupted their tour of a temple with chants of "Tibet is not free," the AP notes.
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Russian president will host US counterpart
for April 6 summit
Washington Post Mar 26, 08 6:27 PM CDT
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President Bush accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's invitation today to continue the two nations' often strained talks over a proposed US missile defense system in central Europe. The two heads of state will meet April 6 in the Black Sea resort town of Sochi, the Washington Post reports, for likely the last time before Putin changes jobs May 7.
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George Michael announces first US
tour in 17 years
NME Mar 24, 08 9:46 PM CDT
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UK pop icon George Michael will embark on his first US tour in 17 years this summer, NME reports. Scheduled to coincide with his upcoming "Twenty Five" album, the 20-show trip will kick off in California in June and include visits to Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Madison Square Garden before wrapping up in Sunrise, Fla. in early August.
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