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Sat, 17 May 2008 15:42:52 GMT
•  Edward Kennedy rushed to hospital 
US Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy is rushed to hospital with symptoms of a stroke, US media report.
 
•  Dominican leader wins third term 
President Leonel Fernandez wins re-election in the Dominican Republic as his main opponent concedes.
 
•  Bin Laden driver's trial delayed 
A military judge postpones the trial of Osama Bin Laden's former driver, Salim Ahmed Hamdan.
 
•  Bush in Egypt for Mid-East talks 
US President George Bush arrives in Egypt for talks with Arab leaders on the Middle East peace process.
 
•  US resumes North Korea food aid 
The US announces a resumption of food aid to North Korea, thought to be facing famine this summer.
 
•  Portuguese spelling reformed 
Portugal introduces contentious changes to the language, spelling many words the Brazilian way.
 
•  TV's Ellen to wed actress partner 
TV show host Ellen DeGeneres is to marry Portia de Rossi after California lifted its ban on same-sex ceremonies.
 
•  Pioneering US winemaker dies 
Robert Mondavi, who helped put Californian Cabernets and Chardonnays on the world map, dies at the age of 94.
 
•  Election at-a-glance: 10-16 May 
A weekly guide to the 2008 US presidential election, in words and pictures.
 
•  Obama condemns Bush Iran barb 
US presidential hopeful Barack Obama interprets a speech by President Bush as an attack on his foreign policy.
 
•  US sprinter jailed for bank fraud 
Disgraced sprinter Tim Montgomery is jailed for 46 months for his part in a multi-million dollar bank fraud.
 
•  GTA lifts US video game sales 
US sales of video game consoles and software were up 47% in April from a year ago, a research firm says.
 
•  US aid 'failing to reach target' 
The US Congress provides billions of dollars for Pakistan and Afghanistan but much of the money never gets there.
 
•  Food prices focus at Peru summit 
The rise in world food prices dominates a meeting of world leaders from Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.
 
•  Farc rebel link files 'genuine' 
Colombia did not fake computer files which it alleges connect rebels to Venezuela and Ecuador, Interpol says.
 
•  US 'cyber-bully' mother indicted 
A US woman whose daughter's friend committed suicide after she allegedly bullied her on MySpace is indicted by a Grand Jury.
 
•  California lifts gay marriage ban 
California's top court overturns the state's ban on same-sex marriages in a ruling expected to reignite debate.
 
•  US House rejects war funding bill 
The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives rejects a bill to fund wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
 
•  Diary: Edwards endorses 
Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, wonders if John Edwards's endorsement will help Obama win over blue-collar voters.
 
•  The 'safe' fights hitting Jamaica 
People in a once highly-violent area of Jamaica's capital Kingston are turning to organised street boxing to keep people out of trouble.
 
•  The rise of Sergio Aguero 
The "new Maradona" tells BBC Sport about life at Atletico Madrid
 
•  US consumer mood at 28-year low 
US consumer sentiment is now at its lowest level in almost 28 years, says a closely-watched survey.
 
•  Home construction picks up in US 
Construction of new US homes increased in April, raising hopes that the housing market may be recovering.
 




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