Russia’s new nuclear challenge to Europe-

Russia’s new nuclear challenge to Europe
Russia is considering arming its Baltic fleet with nuclear warheads for the first time since the cold war, senior military sources warned


Iranian claims of jet range dismissed
Iranian state TV quoted the Islamic Republic's air force chief Gen. Ahmad Mighani as saying Iranian warplanes could now fly 3,000 kilometers without refueling.





Obama, McCain talk issues at pastor's forum
"I have to tell you up front, both of these guys are my friends. They both care deeply about America. They are both patriots,"

US warns Russia of lasting impact.

US warns Russia of lasting impact
"If Russia does not step back from its aggressive posture and actions in Georgia, the US-Russian relationship could be adversely affected for years to come."



Eyewitness Gori's combustible mix
Two days after the announcement of a ceasefire, the sounds of explosions and gunfire were again heard around the town of Gori.



Musharraf Is Expected to Resign

His departure from office would be likely to unleash new instability in the country as the two main parties in the civilian government jockeyed for the division of power

Chinese women gymnasts take gold, Americans hint of cheating.

Russia: Forget about Georgia territorial integrity
"...can forget about any talk about Georgia's territorial integrity."


Chinese women gymnasts take gold, Americans hint of cheating
"It's unreasonable for people to think I'm too young."

White House press corps plane detained in China.

White House press corps plane detained in China
Many of those on the plane - roughly 40 journalists - were due to cover the president's first appearance of the day: the opening of the new Beijing U.S. Embassy complex.





Russia opens 2nd front in georgia, seizing towns
"This is a very bloody war..."




New violence in China's restive west kills 11
"...an assault on border police Aug. 4 that left 16 officers dead marked a dramatic increase in violence in the region..."

Some Web sites remain blocked at Beijing Olympics
"Yes, we promised to provide free access to the Internet - except for a few that would jeopardize our national security and would not be good for the healthy growth of our young people..."



Global AIDS prevention gives short shrift to gays
"In 86 nations, homosexual sex is considered a crime, and in seven countries it is punishable by death...."








Scientists create stem cells for 10 disorders
"The new cells will allow researchers to "watch the disease progress....."

Rhode Island Man Finds Cocaine In Used Police Cruiser
"Not the first time this has happned....

Hartford imposes emergency curfew after shootings
as fighting escalates....

Yahoo to let visitors decline more targeted ads"The option will likely be available by the end of the month...."



Vietnamese women wed foreigners to help family
"I felt very nervous,.....but he chose me, and I agreed to marry him right away."