September 08, 2008 | 10:06:14

HURRICANES

Ike threatens Cuba, Gulf of Mexico

'Ike' devastated Dominican republic. Photo: EFE

Ike's top sustained winds reached 135 miles per hour, making it an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 on the five-step Saffir Simpson scale of hurricane intensity.

FLOODS

Hundreds evacuated after heavy rains hit UK

A total of five people have lost their lives. Photo: EFE

A 17-year-old died after her car overturned and tumbled into a central Wales river during a major storm. A total of five people have lost their lives in storm-related incidents

MORTGAGE CRISIS

U.S. government takes control of mortgage giants

Treasury Secretary says the actions are being taken because "Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are so large and so interwoven in our financial system that their failure would cause great turmoil in financial markets".

TRAGEDY

Senegalese immigrant death sparks riots in Spanish town

Spanish Police said that the killing of the man in the town of Roquetas de Mar, had sparked "altercations throughout the night in which immigrants were involved".

CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate expert says eat less meat to fight global warming

Rajendra Pachauri , the chairman of the IPCC, remarked the importance of changing diet habits due to the huge greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental problems associated with rearing cattle and other animals.

CAUCASIAN CONFLICT

Georgia to ask Hague court to stop Russian violations

In an emergency three-day hearing at the International Court of Justice, Georgia will also ask that Russia allow the safe return home of Georgian refugees displaced by violence.

CYCLING-SPANISH VUELTA

Moncoutie wins stage eight, Leipheimer takes overall lead

Spain's Alejandro Valverde was second on the mountain top finish at Pla de Beret in the Pyrenees, around 35 seconds back, with compatriot Alberto Contador in third. Basque Igor Anton was fourth.

MOTOR RACING- BELGIAN GP

Massa given victory after Hamilton penalty

Felipe Massa, Lewis Hamilton and Nick Heidfeld. Photo: EFE

Hamilton was given a 25-second time penalty by race officials which saw him demoted to third and victory handed to second-placed Felipe Massa, allowing the Ferrari driver to cut the Briton's lead to just two points.

35 INJURED

Massive rockslide kills at least 24 in Egypt

The rockslide killed at least 24 people. Photo: EFE

Eight rocks weighing between 60 to 70 tons fell on the village at the foot of the Muqattam hills Saturday crushing some 50 homes. Many are believed to still be buried.

SWEDEN

Man suspected of keeping woman locked for 9 years

The woman was allegedly imprisoned since 1999 in this cabin measuring 15 square meters. Photo: EFE

The man was suspected of having kept his common-law wife, who suffers multiple sclerosis, imprisoned since 1999 in a cabin measuring 15 square meters. She weighed less than 40 kilos when she was admitted to hospital.

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CYCLING-SPANISH VUELTA

Ballan wins stage seven to take overall lead

PARALYMPIC GAMES

Paralympic Games open today

Opening just two weeks after the Beijing Olympics ended, the Paralympics are designed to be a “parallel games” for athletes with a wide range of physical disabilities. The 10-day competition begins Sunday.

SIX-MONTH SENTENCE

Former U.S. sprinter Marion Jones leaves Texas prison
CAMPAIGN AGAINST AIDS

Athletes did not leave any of the 80,000 condoms distributed
TENNIS

Nadal and Murray, semi final match at US Open

CYCLING - TOUR OF SPAIN 'VUELTA'

Levi Leipheimer takes overall lead after time trial triumph

WORLD NEWS

HURRICANES

Ike weakens, Hanna reaches U.S. East Coast

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Widower of Bhutto elected Pakistan’s new president

Asif Ali Zardari had secured 458 out of 702 electoral college votes. On the other hand, at least 10 people have been killed in the northwest.

ATTACK

Suicide car bomb kills six in Iraq
CAUCASIAN CONFLICT

EU backs Georgia peace autonomous mission
U.S. PRESIDENTIAL RACE

McCain and Obama campaigns enter final stages

TROPICAL STORM HANNA

Hanna approaches Carolinas before run up East Coast

ARGENTINA

Passengers set trains alight to protest delays

NEWS ANALYSIS

United States "fishes" in Russian waters

TROPICAL STORM HANNA

Hanna leaves 137 dead in Haiti

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

McCain: "Change is coming"

CAUCASIAN CONFLICT

Cheney vows to support Georgia, slams Russia

THAI CRISIS

Thailand's referendum approved

METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA

Hurricanes 'Gustav' and 'Hanna' lash Caribbean and US

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

John McCain candidate, applause for Palin

HURRICANES

Hanna moving north, death toll rises to 25, Ike stronger

BUSINESS

CONTROVERSY

Spain's labor minister goes back on his words

FIGHTING UNEMPLOYMENT

Spain will not grant visas to migrant workers
PURCHASE

New York regulators approve Energy East acquisition by Iberdrola
CRISIS

Global growth worries push Wall St lower

LIFE

MOST WANTED DRUG TRAFFICKER

Spanish police arrest suspected Colombian drug trafficker

The embassy says the 47-year-old Vallejo-Guarin was arrested Thursday. The statement says the U.S. has asked for Vallejo-Guarin's extradition.
MUSIC

Singer-pianist Stevie Wonder honored with Gershwin Prize

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song commemorates George and Ira Gershwin, songwriting brothers who created some of the United States' most celebrated music of the early and middle 20th century.

ENTERTAINMENT

DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIAN FESTIVAL

Antonio Banderas, Meryl Streep awarded with 2008 Donostia Prize

Festival’s critics described Banderas as a "pioneer among the Spanish actors who began their career in Hollywood", while Streep was defined as "nowadays best contemporary actress".

CINEMA

Eyre's 'The Other Man' will open San Sebastian Film Festival

Liam Neeson, Laura Linney and Antonio Banderas star a film directed by British Richard Eyre, known for his talent for the dramatic portrayal of amorous relationships in all their complexity.
MUSIC

Azkena Rock Festival kicks off in Vitoria - Gasteiz

John Cale, The Sonics, Sex Pistols, Los Lobos, Ray Davies or Lemonheads are performing in Mendizabala, in the outskirts of the Basque capital.

SCI/TECH

PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

FDA staff note deaths in Pfizer bone drug study

The higher proportion of deaths through five years was statistically significant only for the lowest dose of the drug called Fablyn, said Food and Drug Administration reviewers.

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HURRICANES

Ike's top sustained winds reached 135 miles per hour, making it an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 on the five-step Saffir Simpson scale of hurricane intensity.

FLOODS

A 17-year-old died after her car overturned and tumbled into a central Wales river during a major storm. A total of five people have lost their lives in storm-related incidents

MORTGAGE CRISIS

Treasury Secretary says the actions are being taken because "Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are so large and so interwoven in our financial system that their failure would cause great turmoil in financial markets".

TRAGEDY

Spanish Police said that the killing of the man in the town of Roquetas de Mar, had sparked "altercations throughout the night in which immigrants were involved".

CLIMATE CHANGE

Rajendra Pachauri , the chairman of the IPCC, remarked the importance of changing diet habits due to the huge greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental problems associated with rearing cattle and other animals.

CAUCASIAN CONFLICT

In an emergency three-day hearing at the International Court of Justice, Georgia will also ask that Russia allow the safe return home of Georgian refugees displaced by violence.

CYCLING-SPANISH VUELTA

Spain's Alejandro Valverde was second on the mountain top finish at Pla de Beret in the Pyrenees, around 35 seconds back, with compatriot Alberto Contador in third. Basque Igor Anton was fourth.

MOTOR RACING- BELGIAN GP

Hamilton was given a 25-second time penalty by race officials which saw him demoted to third and victory handed to second-placed Felipe Massa, allowing the Ferrari driver to cut the Briton's lead to just two points.

35 INJURED

Eight rocks weighing between 60 to 70 tons fell on the village at the foot of the Muqattam hills Saturday crushing some 50 homes. Many are believed to still be buried.

SWEDEN

The man was suspected of having kept his common-law wife, who suffers multiple sclerosis, imprisoned since 1999 in a cabin measuring 15 square meters. She weighed less than 40 kilos when she was admitted to hospital.

CYCLING-SPANISH VUELTA

PARALYMPIC GAMES

Opening just two weeks after the Beijing Olympics ended, the Paralympics are designed to be a “parallel games” for athletes with a wide range of physical disabilities. The 10-day competition begins Sunday.

SIX-MONTH SENTENCE

CAMPAIGN AGAINST AIDS

TENNIS

CYCLING - TOUR OF SPAIN 'VUELTA'

HURRICANES

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Asif Ali Zardari had secured 458 out of 702 electoral college votes. On the other hand, at least 10 people have been killed in the northwest.

ATTACK

CAUCASIAN CONFLICT

U.S. PRESIDENTIAL RACE

TROPICAL STORM HANNA

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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

CAUCASIAN CONFLICT

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MOST WANTED DRUG TRAFFICKER

The embassy says the 47-year-old Vallejo-Guarin was arrested Thursday. The statement says the U.S. has asked for Vallejo-Guarin's extradition.

MUSIC

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song commemorates George and Ira Gershwin, songwriting brothers who created some of the United States' most celebrated music of the early and middle 20th century.

DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIAN FESTIVAL

Festival’s critics described Banderas as a "pioneer among the Spanish actors who began their career in Hollywood", while Streep was defined as "nowadays best contemporary actress".

CINEMA

Liam Neeson, Laura Linney and Antonio Banderas star a film directed by British Richard Eyre, known for his talent for the dramatic portrayal of amorous relationships in all their complexity.

MUSIC

John Cale, The Sonics, Sex Pistols, Los Lobos, Ray Davies or Lemonheads are performing in Mendizabala, in the outskirts of the Basque capital.

PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

The higher proportion of deaths through five years was statistically significant only for the lowest dose of the drug called Fablyn, said Food and Drug Administration reviewers.

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