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Jul 8, 2010

Scientists claim fish 'talk' to each other

Fish 'talk' to each other under water
Goldfish were found to be good listeners Photo: IAN JONES

Bus driver shoots six dead near Cairo

Policemen stand guard at the site of the shooting in Cairo. At least six people were shot dead by a bus driver today (Tuesday) and at least 12 wounded, a local source said.
Policemen stand guard at the site of the shooting in Cairo. Photo: KeystoneUSA-ZUMA / Rex Features

Spain offers to take all 52 freed Cuban prisoners

The Cuban president Raul Castro has warned the US and Europe he will not 'restore capitalism' and will never renounce the revolution.
Cuban president Raul Castro: the release of political prisoners would be the island's largest mass liberation in decades Photo: AP

Buenos Aires workers get Siesta Zone

  Published: 3:16PM BST 07 Jul 2010
Psychologist Viviana Vega leaves the room where Rodrigo Rocco, a public relations specialist, takes a siesta, or nap, at a centre called Siestario, in Buenos Aires: Buenos Aires workers get Siesta Zone
Psychologist Viviana Vega leaves the room where Rodrigo Rocco, a public relations specialist, takes a siesta Photo: REUTERS

More than 50 killed in Iraq attacks

Shiite worshippers at the Imam Musa al-Kadhim Mosque earlier in the day.
Shiite worshippers at the Imam Musa al-Kadhim Mosque earlier in the day. Photo: AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/Getty Images

Heat wave in New York and several other eastern US states

Stephanie Smith of Greenpoint, Brooklyn relaxes in the East River State Park
New York has roasted in record temperatures this week as a heat wave rolled across the eastern United States. The National Weather Service measured 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.45 Celsius) in Central Park in mid-Manhattan on Tuesday, easily breaking the 101 degrees record set for July 6 back in 1999

Taiwan MPs brawl in parliament

Turkey says joining EU is still top priority


Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkey's foreign minister, said Turkey was committed to joining the European Union
Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkey's foreign minister, said Turkey was committed to joining the European Union

Thousands evacuated in Texas and Mexico as storm approaches

Californian earthquake stops rides at Disneyland

Californian earthquake stops rides at Disneyland
The quake was initially reported as a magnitude-5.9 but later downgraded to 5.4 Photo: AP

Belgian undertakers plan to dissolve dead and flush them into sewage system, Jul 08, 2010

Graveyard: Belgian undertakers plan to dissolve dead and flush them into sewage system

Allan Hall, in Berlin 12:31PM BST 07 Jul 2010
The controversial new method is said to be less expensive and more environmentally friendly than running highly polluting crematoria or using up valuable land for graves.
The departed would go into the sewage systems of towns and cities and then be recycled in water processing plants.
The proposals are being studied by the EU and if approved, it would mean the procedure could be used across Europe.
However, opponents of the plans say it smacks of a Frankenstein callousness towards the dead and one survey in Belgium found many people found the idea "disturbing."
"The idea is for the deceased to be placed in a container with water and salts and then pressurised and after a little time, about two hours, mineral ash and liquid is left over," said a spokesman for the Flemish Association of Undertakers.

Two feared dead as 'Duck boat' capsizes in US river

A Ride the Ducks boat in the Delaware River.
A Ride the Ducks boat in the Delaware River. Photo: Splash News

Two people gored during San Fermin bull running

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Mafia boss, 93, faces prison after son breaks code of silence

John 'Sonny' Franzese
John 'Sonny' Franzese, left, arrives at Brooklyn's federal court Photo: AP

Records 'implicate Nicolas Sarkozy in illegal cash payments'

Nicolas Sarkozy: Nicolas Sarkozy at centre of criminal investigation over 'illegal donations'
One secret cash payment to Mr Sarkozy's presidential election campaign was said to be worth as much as ?150,000, or £125,000 Photo: EPA

Three suspected al-Qaeda members believed to be linked to attacks in Britain and the US have been arrested in Norway.

Three al-Qaeda suspects arrested in Norway over bomb plot
Eric Holder, the US attorney general, has called that one of the most serious terrorist plots since 9/11 Photo: AP

Barack Obama: Nasa must try to make Muslims 'feel good'

Barack Obama: Nasa must try to make Muslims 'feel good'
Barack Obama wants Nasa to acknowledge Muslim achievements and contributions to science maths and engineering Photo: AFP/GETTY

'Russian spy' Anna Chapman to be returned to Moscow

Anna Chapman and Igor Sutyagin: Russia prepares to release US spies in swap deal
Anna Chapman to be part of a swap for US spy Igor Sutyagin Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES
The handover would be carried out as a “special operation” and no official announcement would be made, a diplomatic source told the online newspaper, Gazeta.ru.

Solar Impulse completes record-breaking flight

Move over, Messi: Xavi’s the best


Xavi Hernandez is one of the main reasons Spain finds itself in the World Cup final.

NASA piles on the Jabulani hate - Dirty Tackle - World Soccer Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Marisa Miller Pictures, Photo Galleries, Bio & Rating - AskMen.com UK

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Kaka

Tom Cruise Celebrity Profile, News, Gossip & Photos - AskMen.com UK

Tom Cruise

Jessica Hart Pictures, Photo Galleries, Bio & Rating - AskMen.com UK

Jessica Hart

Robert Pattinson Celebrity Profile, News, Gossip & Photos - AskMen.com UK

Robert Pattinson

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Brazil! Brazil! at Udderbelly - West End - Time Out London

Brazil! Brazil!
Brazil! Brazil!

 
'It's often said that the English invented football,' says the narrator of 'Brazil! Brazil!', 'but the Brazilians perfected it.' The same phrase appears on the Brazil tourist board's website - and I suspect it's not the only overlap. This celebration of all things Brazilian (whose cast is drawn from the country's most deprived ghettos and favelas) is like one of those shows you might be bussed to
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Shoreditch Festival at Shoreditch Park - Festivals - Time Out London


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Ban Ki-moon called Burma gas pipeline a ‘win-win’

Canada urged to probe Ivanhoe over ‘arms-for-copper’ deal

Report: Junta gas profits ‘fuel nuclear schemes’ as pipeline abuses continue

Ottawa police bust 4 people on drug charges - My Web Times

New state law protects bicyclists - My Web Times

Terse answers from sad-eyed Tiger Woods in Ireland

LIMERICK, IRELAND - JULY 06:  Tiger Woods speaks at a press conference at the end of his second round of The JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am event at the Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort on July 6, 2010 in Limerick, Ireland.  (Photo by Patrick Bolger/Getty Images)




LIMERICK, IRELAND - JULY 06: Tiger Woods speaks at a press conference at the end of his second round of The JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am event at the Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort on July 6, 2010 in Limerick, Ireland. (Photo by Patrick Bolger/Getty Images)
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Rzepczynski solid in Blue Jays’ win over Twins


Minnesota Twins' Denard Span can't get to long fly ball struck by Toronto Blue Jays Vernon Wells as the ball fell for an RBI double during the seventh inning at the Rogers Centre. The double scored Jose Bautista for the winning run in a 6-5 game.
Minnesota Twins' Denard Span can't get to long fly ball struck by Toronto Blue Jays Vernon Wells as the ball fell for an RBI double during the seventh inning at the Rogers Centre. The double scored Jose Bautista for the winning run in a 6-5 game.
ANDREW WALLACE/TORONTO STAR


Leafs sign free-agent defenceman Brett Lebda

In this file photo from last September, former Toronto Maple Leaf forward Jason Blake  tries to put the puck past Red WIngs' defenceman Brett Lebda and a sprawling Chris Osgood during the first period of their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre.

In this file photo from last September, former Toronto Maple Leaf forward Jason Blake tries to put the puck past Red WIngs' defenceman Brett Lebda and a sprawling Chris Osgood during the first period of their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre.
Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star

Opening loss could work in Argos’ favour, Copeland says


Slotback Jermaine Copeland enjoys a big laugh at Argos' practice on Wednesday, July 7. The Argos play the Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on Friday.
Slotback Jermaine Copeland enjoys a big laugh at Argos' practice on Wednesday, July 7. The Argos play the Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on Friday.
RICHARD LAUTENS/TORONTO STAR

Without Bosh, Raptors have much work to do

Chris Bosh defends against Dwyane Wade during a game between the Raptors and the Heat in Toronto on Nov. 20, 2009.
In the biggest off-season NBA moves to date, both Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Raptors have agreed to play together for the Heat in Miami.
By Doug Smith
Wed Jul 07 2010
It’s still unclear if the Raptors will get anything in return for the departed star after he moves to Miami. (104)
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World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Queen Sofia of Spain with FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

Academic David Johnston set to be next governor general - thestar.com

David Johnston, an Ontario academic, is about to become Canada's next governor general. Johnston, 69, is president of the University of Waterloo.
David Johnston, an Ontario academic, is about to become Canada's next governor general. Johnston, 69, is president of the University of Waterloo.
PETER LEE/THE CANADIAN PRESS

CTV News reports that David Johnston, an Ontario academic who has worked for both Liberal and Conservative governments, is set to become the next governor general.