News - Powered by Yahoo NewsRice urged to set Mideast peace timetables
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice should hand timetables to Israel and the Palestinians for meeting their short-term peace obligations to boost trust ahead of a U.S.-hosted Mideast conference, a senior Palestinian negotiator said Monday.
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:35:03 GMT - (AP via Yahoo! News)
Jack Nicholson Talks! In Rare Interview, Actor Reveals Details Of Never-Shot 'Chinatown' Sequel
Jack Nicholson reveals details of "Gittes vs. Gittes," the never-shot third part in the "Chinatown" trilogy.
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:42:50 GMT - (MTV Music Television)
No REAL ID, no problem: DHS backs off on deadline, requirements
The Department of Homeland Security backs off its REAL ID requirements again and may extend the compliance date even further. The new plan should save states money and let everyone keep boarding planes, but does it undercut the point of REAL ID? Read More...
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:11:45 GMT - (Ars Technica)
SINGAPORE: SPH printers' union urged to gear up for Net challenge
A union that represents non-editorial workers of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) was urged yesterday to work with its management to prepare for the challenges posed by new media.
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:53:08 GMT - (AsiaMedia)
Where are we?
In June 2006 the Jefferson City Council - responding to advocates who said that open burning is hazardous to human health and a nuisance in neighborhoods - agreed to limit the number of days that fires can be built outside.
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:16:07 GMT - (Jefferson City News Tribune)
Adult drug court adding staff to handle overflow of applicants
With the Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court already having as many applicants as it can handle, the Nebraska Supreme Court has approved grant funding for two new positions to handle the extra caseload.Drug Court Coordinator Christina Lyons said the state Supreme Court recently approved allowing the drug court to seek a supervision officer and a part-time drug technician. Both positions will be ...
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:57:41 GMT - (The Beatrice Daily Sun)
South Africa: EIAs Vital for Development, Investment
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) enable government to ensure environmental considerations are taken into account, when reaching important decisions on development and investment.
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:42:33 GMT - (AllAfrica.com)
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Eds: UPDATES with Rice-Abbas meeting underway.
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:59:08 GMT - (Hays Daily News)
Nigeria: Multiple Trauma for Katsina VVF Patients
The Katsina Visco Vaginal Fistula Centre is today one of the biggest in northern Nigeria which housed a large number of women patients suffering from the dreaded disease.
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:11:37 GMT - (AllAfrica.com)
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Eds: PMs; No time released for start of meeting.
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:57:48 GMT - (Hays Daily News)