25/07/2008,
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Bankers to Southern Cross, the stricken care homes operator, have thrown the
company a lifeline, extending current loan facilities until October to allow
the sale of property assets to reduce debts.
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28/08/2008,
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Sen. John Kerry, the one-time presidential nominee whose campaign crumbled under attacks on his military service and consistency, told fellow Democrats on Wednesday that he doesn't recognize Republican John McCain.
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16/06/2008,
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A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions
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24/07/2008,
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At a time of falling crude prices – down 15 per cent over the past fortnight –
a highly rated oil and gas producer needs to do more than report in-line
figures to prevent its shares from following suit.
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24/05/2008,
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Barclays Bank has apologised to thousands of customers after long delays in opening its Tax Haven cash ISA.
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09/06/2008,
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Pending sales of existing homes rose in April to its highest since October.
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07/11/2007,
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Spokesman for national space agency backs off on earlier reports that Beijing plans challengers to international space station by 2020.
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09/07/2008,
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Former West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez will pay $4 mil in buyout.
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18/07/2008,
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Afghanistan has been drawing a fresh influx of jihadi fighters from Turkey, Central Asia, Chechnya and the Middle East, one more sign that al Qaeda is regrouping on what is fast becoming the most active front of the war on terror groups.
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26/08/2008,
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Reuters - Thornburg Mortgage Inc , a
specialist in jumbo home loans, said its survival remained in
doubt following additional margin calls, but it is on track to
complete a restructuring and avoid collapse.
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27/08/2008,
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AP - A Palestinian couple locked their disabled son and daughter away for decades out of fear they would ruin the marriage prospects of a healthy child if discovered, police said Wednesday.
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11/08/2008,
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Organisers of the 2012 London Olympics are considering adopting the ticket
resale system used at Wimbledon to fill venues and avoid the embarrassing
sight of empty seats. The plan would allow spectators leaving events early
the option of handing their tickets back to be resold at a discount or given
away free. Ground passes are also being considered to give ticketless fans
access to a big screen inside the Olympic Park in East London. The move
comes as Beijing organisers are being asked to explain why there are vacant
seats in the arenas despite the Games being sold out.
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17/07/2008,
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The Chinese government warned entertainers of violating Chinese laws, including situations that might "harm the sovereignty of the country" or "ethnic unity."
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09/07/2008,
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NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - New York's throwing a heck of a party next week to honor Yankee Stadium's last year as well as the Major League Baseball All-Star Game -- and Fox Broadcasting is planning lots of coverage.

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14/08/2008,
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A council chief will still be paid to manage his town hall's finances for the next year despite emigrating to Australia.
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26/08/2008,
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It is time to re-think what creatures need our help
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26/08/2008,
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Brian Taylor blogs on the new Scots Lib Dem leader
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12/10/2007,
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The business software maker confirmed today it offered BEA Systems $17 per share, a 25 percent premium over Thursday's closing price of $13.62.
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