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+ Police confiscate 2 million counterfeit dollars in Colombia
Bogota - Authorities confiscated counterfeit US bank notes totalling more than 2 million d...

+ Michael Jackson glove fetches 350,000 dollars - Summary
Washington - Five months after his death, the King of Pop can still command a high price. ...

+ Diners eat out of toilet bowls at novelty restaurant chain
Hong Kong - In a year when the world's economy has gone down the pan, a restaurant chain w...

+ Tina Turner, queen of rock'n'roll, turns 70 next week - Feature
New York - Tina Turner, whose famous legs, short skirts and spike heels have flashed acro...

+ Romanians head to polls in presidential election
Bucharest - Voters in recession-racked Romania went to the polls Sunday to elect a new pre...

+ Computer and internet briefs
Washington - Thinking about upgrading to Windows 7 from XP? You'll need to do a fresh inst...

+ Network music and middleman: New technology products
Music from the network: Sonos ZonePlayer S5Berlin - Sonos has released a new network-ready...

+ Fast and uncomplicated: Windows 7 on netbooks
Munich - Windows 7 is here. One of the ways the new operating system from Microsoft stands...

+ Anonymization programmes generally live up to promises
Hamburg - Computer programmes designed to let users surf online anonymously generally live...

+ New online virus threat comes via banner ads
Cologne, Germany - Recently, criminals managed to place a doctored banner ad carrying a vi...

+ Google's Dashboard lets users keep eye on personal data
Munich - Dashboard, a new function from Google, lets the company's customers keep an eye o...

+ Obama wins small, but key, victory on health care reform - Summary
Washington - The debate over US health insurance reform inched forward another step Saturd...

+ Chinese soldiers accused of unfair tactics in Hong Kong race
Hong Kong - Chinese army soldiers were accused Sunday of gamesmanship and muscling their w...

+ German technology cleans up Hanoi turtle's lake - Feature
Hanoi - Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake at the heart of the old city, is stagnant, thick with gree...

+ Death toll climbs in fatal China coal mine blast
Beijing - The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in north-eastern China rose o...

+ Israeli jets attack Gaza Strip targets
Jerusalem - Israeli fighter jets late Saturday attacked targets in the Gaza Strip, The Jer...

+ Taiwan drunk man killed by car; 81 vehicles failed to help
Taipei - A Taiwan man who had staggered drunkenly into the road was killed by a car after ...

+ Obama wins small, but key, victory on health care reform - Update
Washington - The debate over US health insurance reform inched forward another step Saturd...

+ EXTRA: US health care reform inches one step further in Senate
Washington - The debate over US health insurance reform inched forward another step Saturd...

+ INTERVIEW: Pakistan foreign minister claims India supports insurgents
Islamabad - Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has accused India of supportin...

+ Michael Jackson glove sold for 350,000 dollars - Summary
Washington - Michael Jackson's famous sequined white glove, worn at his famous first moonw...

+ Michael Jackson glove sold for 350,000 dollars
Washington - Michael Jackson's famous sequined white glove, worn at his first Moon Walk co...

+ Protests end peacefully in Nicaragua - Summary
Managua - Thousands of protestors in the Central American state of Nicaragua took to the s...

+ Barcelona's draw in Bilbao leaves Real Madrid top - Summary
Madrid - European champions Barcelona were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw away to Athle...

+ Hershey, Nestle, sweeten war for Cadbury
Washington - Hershey and Nestle are expected to jump into the war over Cadbury sweets, med...

+ New Moon vampires suck down Batman's Dark Knight record
Los Angeles - The Twilight vampires' newest film, New Moon, drank in a box office one-day ...

+ Parma stun Fiorentina after Inter Milan beat Bologna - Summary
Rome - Newcomers Parma late Saturday stunned Fiorentina 3-2 on home turf to leapfrog them...

+ Real Madrid top after controversial defeat of Santander - Update
Madrid - Real Madrid went to the top of the Spanish first division, albeit temporarily, wi...

+ Chelsea maintain momentum; United second as Arsenal beaten - Summary
London - Chelsea maintained momentum at the top of the English Premier League extended the...

+ Bremen go top as Hanover and Bundesliga remember Enke - Summary
Hamburg - Robert Enke was remembered Saturday as his club Hanover 96 returned to Bundeslig...

+ Slick Sevilla joint second after beating Tenerife
Madrid - Slick Sevilla are joint second in the Spanish Liga after Saturday's 2-1 win away ...

+ Inter Milan overcome Bologna to stretch Serie A lead
Rome - Inter Milan defeated Bologna 3-1 Saturday to move the reigning Serie A champions ei...

+ Bremen go top as Hanover and Bundesliga remember Enke - Update
Hamburg - Robert Enke was remembered Saturday as his club Hanover 96 returned to Bundeslig...

+ Report: Germans in turmoil over Opel aid as neighbours offer cash
Berlin - The new German coalition government led by Chancellor Angela Merkel is in turmoil...

+ Chelsea extend lead; Arsenal beaten; Liverpool held - Update
London - Chelsea extended their lead at the top to eight points after a comprehensive 4-0 ...

+ Hanover remember Enke as Bremen power to the top
Hamburg - Robert Enke was remembered Saturday as his club Hanover 96 returned to Bundeslig...

+ China coal mine explosion: 42 dead, 66 trapped - Summary
Beijing - The death toll following a gas explosion at a coal mine in north-eastern China t...

+ Rocket hits luxury hotel in Afghan capital - Summary
Kabul - A rocket hit the perimeter wall of a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital Kabul on S...

+ Atlantis spacewalkers venture outside for chores - Update
Washington - Two NASA astronauts began the second spacewalk of the Atlantis mission on Sat...

+ Fading Liverpool held by Manchester City
London - Liverpool's fading title hopes suffered another blow as they were held to a 2-2 d...

+ Thousands of Spanish farmers protest for higher prices
Madrid - Tens of thousands of farmers demonstrated in the Spanish capital of Madrid on Sat...

+ Rocket hits luxury hotel in Afghan capital - Update
Kabul (dap) - A rocket hit the perimeter wall of a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital Kabu...

+ German Left leader doing well after cancer operation
Berlin - The co-leader of Germany's Left Party, Oskar Lafontaine, was doing well Saturday ...

+ Pope meets with Anglican head over Vatican overtures
Rome - Pope Benedict XVI met with the head of the Anglican Church, Archbishop of Canterbur...

+ Iraq parliament postpones vote on election law veto
Baghdad - Iraqi's parliament on Saturday postponed a vote on whether to overturn the vice ...

+ Large explosion near hotel in Afghan capital
Kabul (dap) - A large explosion rocked the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday evening, polic...

+ Afghan security chiefs unveil plan to boost force level
Kabul - Top Afghan security chiefs on Saturday unveiled a plan, drafted by NATO's top comm...

+ Greenpeace accuses Taiwan tolerating overfishing tuna stocks
Taipei - International environment protection group the Greenpeace on Saturday accused the...

+ PREVIEW: Federer, Nadal cross rackets on ATP finals practise court
London - Roger Federer got a quick look at the current state of rival Rafael Nadal as the ...

+ EXTRA: False alarm delays spacewalk by shuttle astronauts
Cape Canaveral, Florida - A false alarm aboard the International Space Station (ISS) delay...

+ Technology a Permanent Resident in Homes According to Milwaukee/NARI Experts
Members of the Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council, Inc., the area’s leading ho...

+ Christmas City, Special Events, ‘Spirit Of The Season’ Deals Add To Holiday Cheer In Lehigh Valley
With “The Christmas City” of Bethlehem as the epicenter of activities, Lehigh...

+ U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Nov. 22
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile Amer...

+ VA Maryland Health Care System Receives Performance Achievement Carey Award
The VA Maryland Health Care System won the Robert W. Carey Performance Achievement Award ...

+ Mathematics and Materials Science Research Take Top Prize at Nation's Premier High School Science Competition
PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Research projects in the areas of Mathematics ...

+ VA Maryland Health Care System Recognized with an EPA Trailblazer Award
VA Maryland Health Care System Among Six Maryland Hospitals Awarded with EPA Trailblazer ...

+ Patient Files Suit Against St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City as a Result of the Alleged Use by the Hospital of an HIV Infected Device During a Routine Procedure
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Milvia Lopez, by her attorney MICHAEL STEWART FRANKEL,...

+ New Spring and Easter Gift Baskets From GiftProse
GiftProse has just announced a new plush product; Bongo, the Monkey, as seen on the AT&am...

+ Leading Anti-Abortion Group Vows to Vigorously Fight the Senate Health Bill
"This bill provides for an unprecedented expansion of federally-funded abortion. Wh...

+ Research and Markets: PU Systems Houses in Asia-Pacific 2009 - Including Profiles of Major and Smaller Independent PU Systems Houses
DUBLIN - Research and Markets (...

+ Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine's Statement on the Senate's Vote to Proceed to Full Floor Debate of Health Insurance Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DNC Chairman Tim Kaine issued the followi...

+ FRC: Senate Votes to Proceed with Abortion Funding Debacle
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tonight, in a partisan vote, the U.S. Se...

+ Biophysics and Chemistry Research Honored at Nation's Premier High School Science Competition
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Research projects in the areas of biophysics and che...

+ Randall Terry and Team to Go on 13-City Tour to Fight Health Care Bill
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Randall Terry and other pro-life advocate...

+ The Post Office Stresses Importance of Adequate Travel Insurance
Travellers reminded to ensure travel insurance policies cover sporting activities/I/P PLo...

+ The Post Office Reminds Travellers To The Channel Islands To Purchase Travel Insurance In Light Of Health Cover Rule Change
The Post Office® highlights need for travel insurance as health agreement comes to an...

+ UK holidaymakers' foreign currency can go further in Eastern Europe
Post Office® Travel Services research finds short-haul city breaks outside the eurozo...

+ Australia and New Zealand Proving Popular with UK Residents Considering a Move Abroad
Post Office Overseas® Property Money Transfer offers advice to emigrants sending mone...

+ Andrea Bocelli is Coming Home to Tuscany for the July 25th Concert
This is a great opportunity to join Andrea Bocelli and his friends in style as he is comi...

+ Lady Gaga Tickets to "Monster Ball" Concert Tour Available Online
PALO ALTO, CA -- 11/21/09 -- FanSnap®, the largest live event ticket search engine ...

+ MyCatholicVoice Virtual Pilgrimage for NCYC 2009 Engages 50,000 Online Participants from 76 Countries
Available for the first time, online participation with National Catholic Youth Conferenc...

+ ADDING MULTIMEDIA Nine-Pack of Sun Valley Olympians to Take First Ride on New Roundhouse Gondola
SUN VALLEY, Idaho - Free rides for all will kick off the dedication of Sun Valley R...

+ Brambleton Embraces the Spirit of Giving; Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk Planned for Families
In support of Loudoun County schools, the Brambleton Town Center is working in conjunctio...

+ Nine-Pack of Sun Valley Olympians to Take First Ride on New Roundhouse Gondola
SUN VALLEY, Idaho - Free rides for all will kick off the dedication of Sun Valley R...

+ Video B-Roll available via CNW - Australian Gold Medalist Alisa Camplin runs with the Torch and enjoys true northern experiences in Dawson City, Yukon
VANCOUVER, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ - Australian aerial skier Alisa Camplin couldn't have be...

+ River Blindness (Onchocerciasis) Reduced By Nearly One-Third In At-Risk Populations In Six Countries
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A regional initiative launched in the 199...

+ Verizon Wireless and The Mattie C. Stewart Foundation Partner to Increase Graduation Rate in St. Louis Schools
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has announced its sponsorship of put...

+ CGX Energy Reports on Drilling Plans
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- 11/21/09 -- CGX Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE: OYL)("CGX" or the "Company...

+ David Ratowitz on FOX News: Time is Ripe for Conservatives
Severe economic uncertainly is boosting the conservative brand in what may seem to be the...

+ ASTMH Symposium Showcases Efforts To Meet the Need for New Medicines to Treat Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- An urgent need for new medicines to treat neglected ...

+ The Tri Color Pashmina Style Shawl is the New "Must Have" Fashion Accessory
Top Online Retailer Hits the Fashion Mark With Their New Tri Color Shawl Offering. Brill...

+ Toronto Canada's Leeding Environmental Remediation and Demolition Contractors REC Demolition
Toronto Canada's Leeding GREEN Specialty Contractors Restoration Environmental-REC Demoli...

+ AARP Hosts Rep. Bill Foster In Health Care Reform Forum
Association Discusses Key Provisions of Legislation, Continues Push for Progress on Heal...

+ Canadian Warship to Begin Counter-Piracy Operation
OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- 11/21/09 -- The Government of Canada is pleased at announce that Her ...

+ Beverage Plus Announces Its NASCAR Stock Car Sponsorships at Homestead-Miami Speedway
LAS VEGAS, NV -- 11/21/09 -- Beverage Plus Holdings Corporation (PINKSHEETS: CLNP) and F...

+ Senate Poised to Advance Majority Leader Reid's Anti-Life Bill
AUL Action Campaign: Vote NO on Cloture "This bill provides for unprecedented expan...

+ College Urges Students to Butt Out for Good
Vancouver Career College introduces stop smoking campaign at Surrey campus/I/P PSurrey, B...

+ Asia's Foremost CSR Awards Programme Awards Winners
Manila, Nov 21, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Five companies from India, Pakistan, Philippines a...

+ Origin Agritech Announces Final Approval of World’s First Genetically Modified Phytase Corn
BEIJING - Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ GS: SEED) (“Origin”), a leadi...

+ 22nd Annual Help the Homeless Walkathon Takes Place on the National Mall
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 --Today, thousands of people from the D.C. metropolitan area came t...

+ Panasonic to Launch Marketing Campaign for Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Tokyo, Nov 20, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Panasonic Corporation,...

+ LyondellBasell Statement on Reliance Industries
HOUSTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell today issued the following statement: &q...

+ Feature Film PUNCTURED HOPE Enlightens and Thrills Audiences on its Way to Awards Season
LOS ANGELES, CA, Nov. 21 - The Academy Awards qualifying week of public screenings for ...

+ Financial Facts Reports on Widespread Consumer Mistrust as Credit Card Transactions Drop 27%
LONDON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- A startling report from Financial Facts has identified t...

+ Celebrate an Affordable Thanksgiving With mydeco.com Homewares
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- 11/21/09 -- The new furniture and homewares website us.mydeco....

+ StockSource.us on New Green Energy Stock
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+ Find The Best Black Friday Deals for 2009 without Standing in Long Queues
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+ NEUMANN Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 34
(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 21, 2009 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, ...

+ DELPHI Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 183
(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 21, 2009 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, ...

+ Charitable Concepts, LLC to be featured on 21st Century Business Television series, November 22, 2009, Fox Business Network
(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 20, 2009 ) Boca Raton, FL --- In light of the current economy, mo...