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World Disasters, Accidents & Events

This section focuses on natural and man made disasters as well as large accidents affecting the lives of many people.

Volcanic Eruption Events & News

Argentina Star

Air France Says Recovery in Business Travel, Freight Drove Earnings Boost Bloomberg ... travel and freight traffic helped it return to operating profit in the fiscal first quarter, excluding the effect of a volcanic eruption in Iceland. ... Air France-KLM Cargo Turns $14.3 Million ProfitThe Journal of Commerce Online Air France-KLM moves back into profitFinancial Times Air France-KLM Q1 loss narrower than expected-UPDATE 2Forexyard Wall Street Journal -The Associated Press -Comparecarhire.co.uk all 213 news articles »

The Guardian

BA to reveal first-quarter details The Press Association The volcanic eruption closed most of European airspace for almost a week in April, while flights were disrupted by the long-running row with cabin crew. ... British Airways to reveal losses from ash cloud and strikesThe Guardian What's in store today...Interactive Investor BA mob in Xmas strike bidThe Sun The Grapevine Online -Car Rentals all 54 news articles »

Expedia Profits Speed As Travel Comes Back Forbes ... proved the travel environment is stabilizing despite the unfavorable effects of the European debt crisis, the volcanic eruption in Iceland and the oil ... and more »

Ninemsn

Kilauea Lava Flows Claim 1 House, 2 More Threatened Discovery News Volcanic eruptions, like earthquakes, cannot be predicted. Geologists give their best hypotheses about where they think the flows will go, ... Hawaii homeowner watches molten lava destroy house after volcano eruptsDaily Mail all 38 news articles »

IBTimes

EasyJet reports increase PlanetSKI.eu The airline had forecast a 10% growth in traffic, but that was before the eruption of a certain volcano in Iceland. 7314 flights had to be cancelled as ... EasyJet's New CEO Signals Delays Concern; Shares FallBusinessWeek EasyJet puts volcano costs at £65mThe Guardian EasyJet puts volcano costs at £65mThe FINANCIAL San Francisco Chronicle -Irish Independent all 79 news articles »

Moneycontrol.com

Lufthansa hurt by ash and strike BBC News ... factors like the extreme winter, the strike by cockpit staff, and airspace closures in April as a result of the volcanic eruption in Iceland. ... Lufthansa Operating Profit Triples on Cargo, TravelBloomberg Lufthansa Operating Profit Triples, Topping Estimates, on Demand for CargoBloomberg all 156 news articles »

6 'Flashlight Worthy' Books About Natural Disasters And Why You Should Read ... Huffington Post (blog) ... Club Recommendations to Beach Reads -- we feel that these sweet tales of childhood are just the right counterbalance to an incipient volcanic eruption.

Expedia boosts profit, but CEO notes Google's looming presence TechFlash (blog) Expedia boosted its profit beyond analysts' expectations during the second quarter, despite hits associated with the Iceland volcanic eruption which ... and more »

Airline Swiss back in black despite volcano chaos swissinfo.ch Swiss International Air Lines posted positive first-half figures despite the Icelandic volcano eruption, higher fuel prices and unfavourable exchange rates. ... and more »

Giant Guatemala Sinkhole Still Open; Temporary Protected Status In Limbo Miami New Times (blog) "DHS, in consultation with the US Department of State, is currently assessing the impact of the storm and volcanic eruption to determine whether conditions ...

Flooding and Storm Events & News

DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)

Culver planning state assistance program for flood, storm victims DesMoinesRegister.com (blog) Culver was making his third visit to the Lake Delhi area today, where he also planned to tour area farms soaked by the flooding and the surge that followed ... Gov. Culver: Requests additional damage assessments, state and local officials ...IowaPolitics.com (press release) Gov. Culver: Adds Buchanan, Clayton , Dickinson , Jackson Counties to disaster ...IowaPolitics.com (press release) all 254 news articles »

The Virginian-Pilot

Hampton Roads under flash-flood warning from severe storm The Virginian-Pilot The storm is causing flooding, lightning strikes and power outages throughout the city. There are 4160 people in the region without power, according to ... Flash Flood WarningWTKR Your NewsChannel 3 City of Virginia BeachWTKR Your NewsChannel 3 all 15 news articles »

Boston Globe

Flash Floods Leave Dozens Dead in Pakistan After Worst Storm in 35 Years Bloomberg There are chances of further flooding and more damage." He appealed for tents, boat and food for those left homeless and asked people to evacuate affected ... Flash floods kill scores in PakistanArab News all 395 news articles »

Daily Press

PICTURES: Flooding from Thursday's storm Daily Press Vehicles try to make their way down Wickam Avenue on Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Newport News. Currently there are no comments. Be the first to comment! ... and more »

KOMO News

Storm causes flooding, closes roads, blocks intersections The Wenatchee World Online There were no reports of flooding or water damage in Okanogan and Douglas counties from the storm, according to both sheriff's departments. ... Chelan Co. recovering after severe storm, torrential rainsKOMO News all 2 news articles »

Fox 31 KDVR.com

Storm brings flooding, several inches of hail to Boulder County 9NEWS.com KUSA - A slow-moving storm brought heavy hail and rain to parts of Colorado on Wednesday afternoon, causing flooding in some areas and piling up to 8 inches ... Rains wash out roads, plows remove hail near NederlandDenver Post Flash Flood Warning issued for southwestern Boulder CountyLongmont Daily Times-Call July hailstorm turns Colorado ski town into winter wonderlandExaminer.com all 22 news articles »

NewsNet5.com

East Valley under severe thunderstorm, dust storm warnings East Valley Tribune The storm was moving north at 15 mph, according to the weather service. Heavy rain is accompanying this storm and could result in localized flooding. ... Manitowoc County under severe thunderstorm watch, flash flood watch until ...Herald Times Reporter Severe Storms Prompt WarningsKTTS Severe Tstorm Warning for Wheeler CountyWSAV-TV WWMT all 52 news articles »

Nanaimo Daily News

Storm claims rain down on Sask. insurers, topping $100M Vancouver Sun In Saskatchewan, SGI is forecasting it will take a significant financial hit from the flood of summer storm claims in 2010. Last year, SGI Canada posted a ... Sask. damage claims over $100M following several severe stormsCalgary Herald Insurance claims at $77 million after wild weather: SGIGlobal Lethbridge all 34 news articles »

SLIDESHOW: Severe weather slams Hampton Roads WVEC.com (subscription) Flooding occurred throughout Hampton Roads because the rain came so quickly that the storm drains can't clear the water fast enough. ... and more »

NOLA.com

Flood: Adding up the damage Chicago Sun-Times It comes on the heels of a June 23 storm that sent them scrambling to clear as much as a foot of water from their basement floors. ... Chicago Seeks FEMA Aid For Storm CleanupCBS2 Chicago The entire Eisenhower Expressway is closed due to flooding; more storms today ...Examiner.com Massive Storm Cleanup Effort in City and SuburbsMyFox Chicago NOLA.com -UPI.com -Chicago Tribune all 133 news articles »

Tropical Cyclone Events & News

Why Do Some Tropical Storms Become Hurricanes and Others Don't? ClaimsJournal.com Some scientists have advanced a concept, known as the "marsupial pouch," that they believe is key to tropical cyclone development. ... Differences: Warnings vs watch?Eufaula Tribune Today In Florida History July 29thFlorida Times-Union (blog) Similarities between the 2005 and 2010 hurricane seasonsHelium PR NewsChannel (press release) -Opelousas Daily World all 11 news articles »

The Hindu

Tropical storm Bonnie over Florida Washington Post ... move westward in tandem with Bonnie, at least for the next day or so, all the while imparting a relatively strong wind shear over the tropical cyclone. ... Storm Might Delay Gulf of Mexico Oil Well FixVoice of America Tropical Storm Bonnie Moves Toward GulfThe Epoch Times Tropical Storm Bonnie, Hurricane Watch: Florida and Gulf of Mexico AreasXomba (blog) Telegraph.co.uk -The Eleutheran -Financial Times all 8,260 news articles »

Globe and Mail

Tropical Update: Bonnie falling apart.BP oil spill region can expect better ... Examiner.com The National Hurricane Center (NHC) gives this area a less than 1% of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours. Please remember we are still ... Louisiana's invisible shield: wind shearCNN (blog) Passing of storm lets BP restart spill effortScotsman BONNIE STAYS SOUTHFlorida Times-Union (blog) Hindustan Times -Lethbridge Herald all 4,346 news articles »

msnbc.com

Tropical cyclone birth predicted with supercomputer msnbc.com It's the heart of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, the ripest time for tropical cyclones to develop over these waters. ... and more »

CNN International

HK Observatory issues tropical cyclone warnings Xinhua HONG KONG, July 21 (Xinhua) -- As tropical storm Chanthu continues to move closer to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Observatory issued a tropical cyclone bulletin ... Typhoon Chanthu kills 3 becomes Tropical Storm heading NorthNewsTime NASA infrared image of Tropical Storm Chanthu shows convection missing on west ...EurekAlert (press release) Typhoon Chanthu Lashes Southern ChinaEarthweek - A Diary of the Planet CNN International all 659 news articles »

Washington Post

Tropical wave has 50 percent chance of developing into cyclone al.com (blog) The National Hurricane Center in Miami says a weather system in the Caribbean has a 50 percent chance of developing into a tropical cyclone by Friday. ... Caribbean System Becomes More Likely to Develop Into CycloneBusinessWeek Tropical wave near Puerto Rico gaining strengthMiamiHerald.com National Hurricane Center says 50% chance tropical wave may develop into ...Examiner.com Gainesville Sun -Washington Post -AOL News all 206 news articles »

Mexican System Has 40% Chance to Form Into Cyclone BusinessWeek The system moving at 10 to 15 miles per hour may become a tropical cyclone before it heads inland over Mexico or southern Texas, the hurricane center said ... Tropical Depression 2 forms in the SW Gulf of Mexico; Tropical Storm Warnings ...Examiner.com 8am Update on Tropical Depression 2WSAV-TV Tropical Disturbance Hitting Cancun May Become 'Bonnie'KRIS Corpus Christi News Insurance Journal -Reuters UK -CNN International all 470 news articles »

NOLA.com

Northwest Bahamas could fare well in tropical storm The Freeport News Currently, the chief climatological officer said, there are a number of tropical waves out there which are a precursor to a tropical cyclone or depression. ... Tropical system remains disorganizedPalm Beach Post (blog) Upper-level winds hindering development of low-pressure trough near BahamasNOLA.com Low pressure areas over Bahamas, Bay of Campeche near Mexicoal.com (blog) Your-Story.org (press release) -Havana Times -Examiner.com all 101 news articles »

TechNewsDaily

Supercomputer predicts cyclones 5 days ahead msnbc.com Shen and his colleagues used such atmospheric data to retrospectively simulate tropical cyclone Nargis, which devastated Myanmar in 2008 and stands as one ... Supercomputer shows 'life cycle' of stormUPI.com Now, model that replicates tropical cyclone formation 5 days in advanceOneindia all 31 news articles »

The Hindu

China: Conson Cyclone passes over China with limited casualties: 2 dead Spero News Tropical cyclones are not infrequent at this time of year, affecting the Philippines, China, Japan and Taiwan, gathering strength from the warm waters of ... Typhoon death toll rises to 68 in PhilippinesMonsters and Critics.com all 2,952 news articles »

Earthquake News

Wired (blog)

How to Build an Earthquake-Resistant Bridge Wired News It's the eastern span, shown here, that took a hit during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. A section of the upper roadway collapsed in that quake. Gallery: How to Build an Earthquake-Resistant BridgeWired (blog) all 4 news articles »

KVAL

No injury or damage after moderate earthquake shakes Oregon coast Examiner.com A moderate 5.2 magnitude earthquake of shook the sea off the Oregon coast on Wednesday morning. There are no reports of injury or damage after a moderate ... Magnitude 5.3 earthquake reported off Oregon coastSeattle Times 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits off coast of OregonCNN (blog) Moderate quake strikes off Oregon coastLos Angeles Times Siuslaw News -KCBY.com 11 -Bend Bulletin all 30 news articles »

How the Mississippi River Triggers Earthquakes Discovery News It may have been behind the baffling 1811-1812 earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, a region of Earthly unrest where by rights no earthquakes should ... Study changes picture of earthquake hazardsIndependent Online all 2 news articles »

Reuters AlertNet

Haiti aid effort: My TOP 10 PHOTOS Huffington Post (blog) The outpouring of global public support in response to the January 12th earthquake in Haiti earthquake enabled Oxfam and other agencies to get aid through ... Local teams lift up hopeless of HaitiFort Wayne Journal Gazette Champion for Haiti stresses local roleBoston Globe Six months after earthquake, Haiti ill-served by aidBellingham Herald WCAX -The Associated Press -TVNZ all 209 news articles »

Stock Market Today

5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Bogota The Epoch Times The earthquake had its epicenter in the western mountain regions near the Sumapaz National Park, which mapping shows to be not densely ... 1st Ld-Writethru: Moderate earthquake hits ColombiaTMCnet Earthquake in Bogota Colombia: 5.4 Degrees On The Richter ScaleDaily Hot News Bogota Colombia Earthquake Felt TodayLALATE (blog) Island Crisis (blog) all 13 news articles »

The Guardian

Musician Wyclef Jean considers Haiti leadership bid BBC News Haiti was hit by a devastating earthquake in January which killed more than 250000 people. A family statement said Wyclef was "committed" to his homeland. ... Wyclef Jean rumoured for Haitian PresidencyMonsters and Critics.com Wyclef Jean changes his tune over run for Haiti's toughest jobThe Guardian Wyclef Jean mulling Haitian presidential bidThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com Wall Street Journal (blog) -Boston Herald -Examiner.com all 817 news articles »

Reuters India

Wyclef Jean for President? Not Just a Song Lyric Anymore Politics Daily (blog) Not long after the earthquake in January, the Smoking Gun accused Jean of, at worst, moving some of the funds his organization raised into his own pocket, ... Is Wyclef Jean About to Run for President of Haiti?TIME Grammy-winning singer Wyclef Jean says he has taken legal steps toward running ...ABC Online Wyclef Jean Not Immediately Considering A Run For Haitian PresidentRTT News NPR -Voice of America -Reuters all 77 news articles »

msnbc.com

Haiti earthquake girl reunited in England...seven months on Mirror.co.uk These wonderful wide smiles say it all - as a baby pulled from the rubble two days after the Haiti earthquake is reunited with ... 'Emotional' reunion: Mom embraces baby she thought died in Haiti quakemsnbc.com Haiti earthquake mother reunited with baby she thought had been killedMetro Haiti Rescue Baby Reunited With Mom After Six MonthsTonic The Press Association -Channel 4 News -Sky News all 45 news articles »

West Seattle Blog (blog)

State saves $500000 on Viaduct gate contract Seattle Times The state hopes to pay 27 percent less than expected to fit the Alaskan Way Viaduct with nine gates that could close within two minutes of an earthquake. ... DOT plans Seattle viaduct closure systemPuget Sound Business Journal (blog) Crews demolish Pier 48 warehouse for viaduct constructionSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Demo starts on Pier 48 warehouseSeattle Daily Journal of Commerce (subscription) all 9 news articles »

Southeast Texas Record

Earthquake ruins cruise, travel agency sued over denied reimbursement Southeast Texas Record GALVESTON - Four Galveston County residents had reservations to take a South American cruise in March, but an earthquake prevented them from taking the ... and more »

Pandemic News

MedIndia

Swine Flu Pandemic Hit Children the Hardest WebMD July 29, 2010 -- The H1N1 flu strain that sparked the first influenza pandemic in four decades has caused the majority of flu cases so far ... Pandemic Strain Dominated Most Recent Flu SeasonMedPage Today Pandemic A/H1N1 influenza update: How far have we progressed? ? Part 1Dental Economics CDC launches universal flu vaccination recommendationCIDRAP Press TV -Times of India -Biddeford Journal Tribune all 233 news articles »

Thaindian.com

Washington, D.C. Promotes Female Condoms To Battle Effectively Against The HIV ... Thaindian.com July 29, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Washington, DC happens to be the seat of the federal administration of America. It obviously possesses the commanding ... and more »

CBC.ca

President Obama appears on The View Examiner.com Mr. Obama did get just a bit off topic, expanding his comments to include issues from his entire presidency, going as far back as the H1N1 flu pandemic. ... President Obama Appears On ABC's 'The View' ThursdayKHBS-KHOG Northwest Arkansas Obama Tells The View 'Not Invited' to Chelsea Clinton's Wedding' (Video)IndyPosted Obama reflects on difficulties on daytime TVThe Age New York Times (blog) all 983 news articles »

ABC News

Obama confirms to The View gang he's not going to Chelsea Clinton's wedding ... Examiner.com He touched on some hard news topics too, not just fluff, citing economic troubles, the BP oil spill, and the swine flu "pandemic. ... Two's a crowd for Obama at Clinton weddingThe Australian Obama's Not Invited to Chelsea's WeddingNewser The View Welcomes Obama July 28: Talks About Clinton, SherrodNowPublic Thaindian.com all 2,788 news articles »

Bleach - Taiwan - Market Report - New Market Report Published OfficialWire (press release) by Press Office Taiwanese consumers grew more hygiene-conscious following the H1N1 pandemic in 2009. This was supported by the Department of Health which ... and more »

Daily Press

BLOG: International AIDS Conference Northwest Asian Weekly According to the statistics provided by UNAIDS, in most African countries, the trends of HIV pandemic prevalence are steadily going upward. ... TCNAP Participates in AIDS 2010 Conferencefp Turks and Caicos Where to go for Aids/HIV testing and treatment near youFrance24 Africa: Do We Have the Courage to Step Out And Take the Lead on Aids?AllAfrica.com The Swazi Observer -Zim Online -Globe and Mail all 90 news articles »

The Money Times

Becton, Dickinson Exceeds Zacks.com The year-over-year comparison was negatively affected by about 100 basis points (bps) due to the H1N1 flu pandemic in the prior year. ... Becton Dickinson 3Q Net Down; Lower Sales ViewWall Street Journal Solid diabetes sales drive slight Q3 growth at BD MedicalIn-PharmaTechnologist.com all 42 news articles »

ModernMedicine

Younger Children Have Longer H1N1 Viral Shedding Period During pandemic-caused ... ModernMedicine ... a flu pandemic has limited effectiveness for isolating children, according to two studies published in the August issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. ... Developing guidelines for school closure interventions to be used during a ...7thSpace Interactive (press release) all 2 news articles »

The Hindu

Severity should not be part of pandemic criterion The Hindu Photo: N. Gopal Raj At a time when the World Health Organisation (WHO) is being criticised for over-reacting and declaring a pandemic of the basis of only ... and more »

Business Daily Africa

Prisons Emerge as Hotspots for AIDS Pandemic TheBody.com A toolkit to help governments prevent and treat HIV among prisoners was rolled out by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime during the 18th International AIDS ... The AIDS warsMedPage Today (blog) AIDS 2010 calls for resources, ends with strong science findingsArab News HIV And Drug AbuseVisit Bulgaria Edmonton Journal -Los Angeles Times -Medscape all 278 news articles »

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Other World News and Events

World events that could or do effect the lives of large numbers of people.

Religion

New York Magazine

Q&A: What Are Your Thoughts on the Proposed Mosque Near Ground Zero? The Epoch Times We are against terrorists, not the religion." "It's not the Muslims´ fault. Terrorism has nothing to do with religion, though some people twisted the ... What would George Washington say about Islam in USA?Washington Post (blog) With War on NYC Mosque, Has Newt Gingrich Lost It?The AtlanticWire (blog) 'Refudiate' Palin's bigotryThe Hindu Shelby Township Source Newspapers -Family Security Matters -View Magazine all 150 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Ron Ramsey, international man of mystery Examiner.com Ramsey was wrong to imply that mainstream Islam isn'ta primarily a religion. It is. As such, it should enjoy the same constitutional protection as other ... Tennessee politician's remarks on Islam raise uproarUSA Today Ron Ramsey, Tenn. Lt. Gov: Islam May Not Be A Religion (VIDEO)Huffington Post (blog) Tennessee Lt. Gov.: Islam may be a 'cult'Politico (blog) CBS News -Beliefnet.com (blog) all 164 news articles »

Mel Gibson's rants have nothing to do with religion Chicago Tribune (blog) Religion and philosophy have valuable lessons to teach in regards to happiness, but only for those who are willing to learn. Those who are arrogant and ... and more »

Queerty (blog)

Prince William County religion notes Washington Post Manassas St. Thomas United Methodist Church has two new pastors. David T. Forrest has been named senior pastor. He had most recently served as ... Religion News in BriefThe Associated Press all 52 news articles »

Murphysboro American

Quietly, another mosque operates in the shadow of Ground Zero Houston Chronicle Former New York firefighter Tim Brown has sued to stop the construction of a proposed 13-story Islamic cultural ... Religion News: Could landmark status prevent Ground Zero mosque?Siskiyou Daily News The Right's Madness Over MosquesColorLines magazine A Mosque at Ground Zero?National Review Online (blog) all 46 news articles »

MacDaddyNews.com (blog)

Fox News: Apple Is The New Religion And The Pope Is Scared TechCrunch The post entitled "For Apple Followers, It's a Matter of Faith, Academics Say" argues that while people may joke about Apple being a religion (JesusPhone, ... Something About Apple Brings Out the Stupid in PeopleThe Big Money (blog) For Apple Followers, It's a Matter of Faith, Academics SayFOXNews all 6 news articles »

HEARD ON THE STREET: Conoco Finds Religion in Returns Wall Street Journal Conoco, meanwhile, has found religion in favoring returns over size and putting more money into higher-risk, but also potentially higher-reward, exploration ... and more »

ThePunkSite.com (blog)

Bad Religion To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Release of 15th Studio Album Icon Vs. Icon Celebrating three decades of influential, thought provoking and groundbreaking punk rock, Bad Religion will release their fifteenth studio album, ... Tracklist, album art released for Bad Religion's The Dissent of ManConsequence of Sound New Bad Religion Song: The Devil in StitchesThePunkSite.com (blog) Bad Religion Launch Dissent Of Man Pre-Order; Reveal Album ArtThePunkSite.com (blog) AOL Radio Blog (blog) -Punknews.org all 7 news articles »

How I rediscovered Christianity through Islam Washington Post (blog) Perhaps this practice worked in previous generations, but the challenges institutional religion faces today are unheralded in the entire history of the ... Americans must transcend ignorance on mosque near Ground ZeroWashington Post (blog) Islam 101? BJE course on radicalism labeled as basicsJewish News of Greater Phoenix US must stop aiding radical IslamGloucester County Times - NJ.com all 4 news articles »

The Express Tribune

Bangladesh's Islamist parties face ban after court rules against religion ... The Canadian Press DHAKA, Bangladesh - Islamist parties in Bangladesh face a ban from politics after the Supreme Court ruled religion-based organizations cannot participate ... Bangladesh court bans religion in politicsAFP all 38 news articles »

 

Health

SAMAA TV

Calcium supplements may boost heart attack risk CNN A recent study shows that calcium supplements could create a greater risk for heart attack. (Health.com) -- The millions of people who take calcium supplements to strengthen aging bones and ward off osteoporosis may be ... Risk of MI May Go Up With Calcium SupplementsMedPage Today Calcium supplements may raise risk of heart attackReuters Calcium Supplements Linked to Heart AttacksCBS News BBC News -Bloomberg -The Press Association all 98 news articles »

Brisbane Times

Health Buzz: Mouth-to-Mouth Not Key to CPR U.S. News & World Report CPR is just as effective without the mouth-to-mouth as with, two new studies suggest. The American Heart Association said the same thing two years ago, but the latest research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, ... Studies: CPR Without Rescue Breathing OKWebMD Compression CPR Found EffectiveLos Angeles Times During CPR, Locking Lips May Not Be NecessaryNPR Voice of America -The Epoch Times -CNN all 535 news articles »

TPMDC (blog)

Poll shows opposition to health care overhaul declining Washington Post Opposition to the landmark health care overhaul declined over the past month, to 35 percent from 41 percent, according to the latest results of a tracking poll, reported Thursday. Fifty percent of the public held a favorable view ... Health care law gains support? Well, of courseAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Poll Finds Opposition to Health Care Reform Law Has Declined in JulyCalifornia Healthline Poll: Health care law getting more popularmsnbc.com (blog) The Lipman Times -The Hill (blog) -Daily Kos (blog) all 23 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Family, Friends Help You Live Longer Voice of America Photo: AP A new Brigham Young University study suggests social relationships impact a person's odds of living or dying. Humans are social animals, and most of us treasure our relationships with family and friends. An emerging line of research suggests ... Study Suggests Strong Social Ties Could Extend LifeRTT News Having friends could increase your survival odds by 50 per centToronto Star Wide Social Networks Are Key to Good Health, Says StudyTIME Food Consumer -The Guardian -The Takeaway all 211 news articles »

CBC.ca

BPA found in cash register and ATM receipts CBC.ca The controversial chemical bisphenol A has been found in 40 per cent of receipts collected by the US organization Environmental Working Group. Scientists found BPA concentrations in receipts from thermal paper were 250 to 1000 times greater than those ... BPA Concern At Wal-Mart, Whole Foods And OthersForbes Receipts Putting Your Health at Risk?Los Angeles Times BPA Receipts Bombshell: Paper Slips Contain High Levels of Bisphenol ACBS News U.S. News & World Report -USA Today -Gossip Jackal all 126 news articles »

Bakersfield Now

San Diego reports whooping cough death in newborn San Jose Mercury News AP SAN DIEGO-San Diego County health officials say a month-old baby boy has died of whooping cough. The death reported Thursday marks at least the seventh infant to die of whooping cough this year in California. The San Diego County Health and Human ... Whooping Cough Cases Spike In KidsWJXT Jacksonville County Health Officials Say Infant Died Of Whooping CoughKPBS Health Officials Continue To See Whooping Cough CasesWISC Madison KGO-TV -Los Angeles Times (blog) -San Diego Union Tribune all 146 news articles »

Daily Press

Lack of funding threatens the future of HIV drug therapy in the developing world Washington Post Ten years ago, many experts thought you couldn't bring antiretroviral therapy to people with AIDS in poor countries. The drugs cost too much, there weren't enough doctors, the patients wouldn't take the medicines correctly, ... Growing HIV/AIDS cases in Fiji worryingXinhua Gel found to reduce AIDS risk in womenEDGE Boston HIV/AIDS Funding Could Be SlashedThe Lund Report pride source.com -Huffington Post (blog) -Council on Foreign Relations all 90 news articles »

Gossip Jackal

FDA Finds Pneumonia Risk with Daptomycin MedPage Today The FDA said that the intravenous antibiotic daptomycin (Cubicin) may be linked to an increased risk of eosinophilic pneumonia -- a rare but serious potential side effect -- and requested that a new drug ... The FDA warns about pneumonia caused by antibiotic CubicinLos Angeles Times Daptomycin May Be Linked to Eosinophilic PneumoniaMedscape FDA calls for warning on label of CubicinUPI.com Reuters -DG News -Bizjournals.com all 31 news articles »

TopNews United Kingdom (blog)

Number of Uninsured Varies Greatly by State MedPage Today Massachusetts -- a state with a universal health insurance program -- has the nation's lowest rate of uninsured residents under age 65, at 7.8%, according to data released by the Census Bureau. ... Census data reveal broad differences among states in rates of uninsuredWashington Post 1 million people in Pa. don't have health insuranceLeader Vindicator HealthNews Dozen: States with Highest Rate of Medically UninsuredHealthNews Green Bay Press Gazette -Danbury News Times -Rochester Democrat and Chronicle all 47 news articles »

KTSM News Channel 9

Duck pond checked for West Nile mosquitoes Sonoma Index-Tribune Bill Hoban/Index-Tribune OFFICIALS ARE MONITORING the Plaza duck pond for mosquitoes that could carry the West Nile virus. Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010 6:11 pm | Updated: 9:15 pm, Thu Jul 29, 2010. By Maggie Kuk INDEX-TRIBUNE INTERN | 0 comments ... Experts warn of West Nile dangersYuma Sun Health Dept. launches program to eliminate West Nile mosquitoesThe Hour West Nile virus activity low in countyWinchester News Gazette El Paso Times -7Online.com -ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) all 79 news articles »

World Governance & Current Events

This section focuses on stories that could have a major impact on the lives of people in various countries around the world.

The Guardian

Somalia dominates AU summit Aljazeera.net This puts both the Somali government and the AMISOM forces in an untenable position. Changing the AMISOM mandate from peace support to peacemaking may have ... United Nations blocks change of Amisom mandateDaily Monitor Uganda / UN Deputy Secretary-general address to the African Union summitPR-USA.net (press release) AU Somalia force to launch pre-emptive attacksDaily Nation Mail & Guardian Online -New Vision -Hudson New York (blog) all 1,236 news articles »

swissinfo.ch

Kosovo's Independence Declaration Voice of America The United States believes it is especially important for both Kosovo and Serbia to move forward in support of peace and stability in the Balkans. ... Status neutrality is crucial for a stable KosovoThe Guardian Passion For Reason World Court boosts Bangsa Moro claims?Inquirer.net ICJ's Kosovo Verdict Weakens Russian PositionGeorgiandaily AzeriReport (blog) -International Herald Tribune -Bikya Masr all 549 news articles »

US, NATO Allies Prepare New Invasion Of Somalia The International News Magazine Also, the nearly three dozen heads of state at the AU summit rejected the Ugandan (and Western) demand for a "peace enforcement" rules of engagement mandate ... and more »

Ha'aretz

Bad News: GLORIA Center This follows US government hints that since Russia voted for the UN sanctions it won't actually be expected to apply them. Do you know what this means? ... UN - Security Council - The situation in Middle East : Statement by Mr. Gérard ...ISRIA (registration) Anger Rises Over US Tax Dollars for SettlementsThe International News Magazine all 989 news articles »

Salon

The end of (military) history? Salon Following that war, the United Nations immediately passed Security Council Resolution 242, which called for "the establishment of a just and lasting peace ... and more »

The Battle For the Peninsula Wall Street Journal After two more years of stalemate and carnage, a July 1953 armistice was concluded, but no peace treaty was signed, leaving North and South in a technical ... and more »

AOL News

Jurists Seek to Put Iranian Leaders in the Dock AOL News The coalition -- which includes former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, former Canadian Prime Ministers Kim Campbell and Paul Martin, Nobel Peace ... and more »

Govt issues temple ultimatum Bangkok Post If the committee endorsed the plan, it would show the panel did not respect Unesco's will in protecting cultural heritage and building peace, he said. ... and more »

Rwanda's Rebel Reformer: Paul Kagame TIME For Rwanda to have peace, the colonial divide-and-rule legacy that pitted Tutsi against Hutu had to go - and there could be no tolerance for the breed of ... and more »

Washington Post

Pentagon can't account for how it spent $2.6 billion in Iraqi funds, audit finds Washington Post With two wars, multiple crises abroad and growing terrorism activity at home, the nation's top security officials do not sleep in peace. ... and more »

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