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Iran Reports 4,000 Nuclear Centrifuges Working

Iran has 4,000 nuclear centrifuges at work enriching uranium, an official said in remarks published on Friday.

Iran has 4,000 nuclear centrifuges at work enriching uranium, an official said in remarks published on Friday.

Spanair Almost Switched Jet Just Before Crash

Spanair had considered replacing a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 jet just an hour it crashed last week.

Spanair had considered replacing a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 jet just an hour it crashed last week.

Canada Seeing Increased Russian Activity in Arctic

Canada is seeing an increase in Russian flights near its airspace in the Arctic, MacKay said.

Canada is seeing an increase in Russian flights near its airspace in the Arctic, MacKay said.

U.S. Weighs Sanctions, Russia Nuclear Deal at Risk

Washington may consider sanctions as punishment for its military action in Georgia, the White House said.

Washington may consider sanctions as punishment for its military action in Georgia, the White House said.

World

Indian Villagers Desperate as Floods Spread The worst flooding in fifty years has killed 85 in eastern India, while hunger and disease worsen the suffering.

The worst flooding in fifty years has killed 85 in eastern India, while hunger and disease worsen the suffering.

China

Dim Sum: Traditionally Exquisite Delicacies The Chinese words “dim sum” no longer sound exotic to the open-minded citizens of Hamburg, Germany. How did these miniature, dough-filled pockets conquer the city?

The Chinese words “dim sum” no longer sound exotic to the open-minded citizens of Hamburg, Germany. How did these miniature, dough-filled pockets conquer the city?

Business

Oil Falls as U.S., IEA Ready Emergency Stockpiles Oil fell after the government and the IEA pledged to release emergency stockpiles if Gustav hurt production.

Oil fell after the government and the IEA pledged to release emergency stockpiles if Gustav hurt production.

Opinion

Closing Ceremony to Wash Off a Century of National Disgrace? On August 24, the 2008 Olympics came to an end, however, that night, China did not have a celebration

On August 24, the 2008 Olympics came to an end, however, that night, China did not have a celebration

Science & Technology

Does Memory Reside Outside the Brain? Evidence suggests that our minds might exist within a morphogenic field.

Evidence suggests that our minds might exist within a morphogenic field.

Arts & Entertainment

Carnivàle Lune Bleue Recreates Depression-era Carnival Step right up ladies and gentlemen, to the most authentic 1930s-style carnival in North America!

Step right up ladies and gentlemen, to the most authentic 1930s-style carnival in North America!

Health

Spices Lessen Consequences of High Blood Sugar People with diabetes may want to start spicing up their diets.

People with diabetes may want to start spicing up their diets.

Life

This Paradise, Bali Every thought, word, and movement, and every dress and costume are dedications to an almighty creator.

Every thought, word, and movement, and every dress and costume are dedications to an almighty creator.

Sports

U.S. Open Tennis—Venus Strolls Into Third Round Venus Williams eased into the third round despite a lacklustre performance sprinkled with unforced errors.

Venus Williams eased into the third round despite a lacklustre performance sprinkled with unforced errors.