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French President Nicolas Sarkozy's special envoy, Jack Lang, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday as part of a five-day trip aimed at exploring ways of improving relations with North Korea. Lang, a French Socialist Party member and former culture minister, is reportedly expected to propose economic aid from the
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Verizon Wireless' new Droid smartphone aims to revolutionize the mobile industry by providing a physical keyboard, multi-tasking capabilities, and a sturdy design. The device will be available for $200 next week, with a two-year contract. Verizon is targeting 15- to 35-year-olds who are highly engaged with their gadgets for
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Pedro Martinez is set to take the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night. The 38-year-old right-hander has a storied history against the Yankees from his days with the Boston Red Sox. Martinez, who
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The Pakistani military and Taliban forces have been embroiled in intense battles in South Waziristan, with both sides claiming victories. The Taliban, led by Hakimullah Mehsud, insists on defending their stronghold to "the last drop of blood," while the army aims to eliminate the militant safe haven, blamed
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Venezuela's natural gas reserves are about to experience a significant boost after Italian oil company Eni and Spain's Repsol confirmed that their discovery in the Perla field off the coast of Venezuela is the largest ever in the country. The discovery, made in a well operated
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Tens of thousands of French farmers staged a national day of protest, blocking major highways and disrupting traffic in cities across the country. The demonstrations came as farmers demand better government support to cope with falling food prices and the economic crisis. Paris, the capital city, was one of the
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Google Inc. is introducing a new service, Google Editions, which will allow readers to purchase and access books on various devices, including cell phones, e-book devices, and possibly other gadgets. This move marks the first time Google will charge for books, following its Google Books program, which began in 2004.
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AT&T Inc. announced that it will enable iPhone owners to use internet calling services on its wireless network, a move that comes after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sent letters to AT&T, Apple, and Google asking why the Google Voice messaging and calling application has not
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Three U.S. scientists, Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider, and Jack Szostak, have been awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discovery of how cells protect their genetic material. This critical discovery has far-reaching implications for research on aging, cancer, and other issues. The scientists' work
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As the football world deals with injuries and pandemic-related setbacks, a poignant reminder of the importance of mental health emerges in the form of a public service announcement recorded by former NFL quarterback Steve McNair just weeks before his tragic death. In April, McNair donated his time to film the
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McLaren's Lewis Hamilton dominated the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing 9.6 seconds ahead of Timo Glock, who secured Toyota's best-ever race result with a second-place finish. The victory marked a proud moment for Hamilton, who had a few concerns early in the race when
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has stated that he expects an open discussion on nuclear issues during a planned meeting with US officials and five other world powers, but emphasized that Iran is not interested in discussing pressure to restrain its nuclear program. The meeting, scheduled for October 1, marks the
