A little boy in denim overalls slides down an orange slide.

The little boy in denim overalls slides down an orange slide.


The point is an unarmed child was murdered who was black.

I'm not racist but the point is an unarmed child was murdered who was black.


The only way you can be sure of anything, is to see for yourself. I've tried to see for myself.


Thomas Cook accused of putting costs before customers

Thomas Cook is accused of putting costs before customers


The cow is grazing in a field. She is very tired because of the heat. The grass is very tall and green.


But the bureau never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi—despite receiving prior information he was a secret Saudi agent, the report says.

The report also shows the FBI had no idea who he was.


A rocket exploded, and the rocket exploded a third time. The third time, a third rocket exploded.


Jesse Jackson Jr. and wife to plead guilty to fraud.


Talabani told him Iraqi leaders would "need U.N. assistance and advice in implementing the new decisions which have been taken" on organising an interim Iraqi government by June.

He said the Iraqi leaders 'have been given a very short time frame to implement' the new decisions. He added the United Nations has been asked to provide advice and assistance to the Iraqi leaders.


Three dead, 63 hurt as New York buildings collapse

A man in the building, a young woman, died.


A man and a woman standing on a city street.


Despite problems in the job market, the latest snapshot of the labor markets was slightly better than economists were expecting.

Inflation was lower than many had expected in the past month.


The film is the second of a trilogy, which will wrap up in November with The Matrix Revolutions.

In a few months we will be seeing The Matrix Revolutions and then, of course, the sequel to The Matrix. The third film, which will wrap up the trilogy, is not yet announced.


Sandy strengthens as nears coast; Wall Street shuts


If you want to buy $ billion in XYZ Inc. common stock, who cares?

If you want to buy XYZ Inc. common stock, who cares?


One NATO soldier killed in S. Afghanistan

One soldier was injured in a Taliban ambush in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar


Crowds, Dignitaries Gather for Mandela Memorial Service

Crowds, Dignitaries Gather For Mandela Memorial Service


Prairie dogs sold as exotic pets are believed to have been infected in an Illinois pet shop by a Gambian giant rat imported from Africa.

Gambian giant rats are known to be highly dangerous and are known to bite people.


James : says faith without works is dead.


The results were 3 cents a share lower than the forecast of analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call.

The company's revenue was lower than the analysts' forecast of 5 cents a share, and the profit was lower than the forecast of analysts polled by Thomson First Call.


Cisco has similar relationships with BellSouth competitors SBC Communications, AT&T and Sprint Communications.

SBC, AT&T, and Sprint Communications have similar relationships with Cisco.


A man is tying on a stenographers machine.

A woman is putting a man in the trunk of his car. He is driving.


The Commodity Expanded Value-Form is a new way of describing products. It is based on the idea that products are not only made up of their raw ingredients, but also their processing.


49 feared dead in Buenos Aires train crash

The train crashed into a building, killing 49 people


Four French soldiers killed in Afghan suicide blast

Four French soldiers killed in suicide bomb attack in Afghan village


activists have stated that russia is imprisoning people without evidence of illegal activity.

the activists are not necessarily guilty of illegal activity, but are being held because of the fact that they are members of a group that is protesting against a government.


George Zimmerman to be charged in Trayvon Martin case, official says

George Zimmerman not to be arrested in Trayvon Martin case, official says


"I think there's a building confidence that the cop is on the beat."

He said that, but there's a lot of people out there that are not as sure.


Three men are playing guitars and singing together.


A kitten is playing with a blue rope toy.

The cat is playing with the blue rope toy.


The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year, up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002.

In fact, the report says there are only around 3 million visits, which is the lowest figure for at least 20 years. It also claims there have been fewer than 100 murders this year.


Russia Warns It May Not Sign Landmark UN Arms Treaty

The US and Russia are both members of the treaty, but the US has not ratified it.


A school bus is driving uphill on a rural road.


Dotson, 21, was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him.

A grand jury decided in January not to charge Dotson with first-degree murder in Dennehy's death, which occurred in August 2013.


Six Democrats and two Republicans are running for her seat and have qualified for the Feb. 3 primary ballot.

The two Republican candidates, John McCain, the former Republican presidential nominee, and Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, have both said that they would support Clinton.


Some women are also concerned that so many women are turning to cosmetic surgery in a quest for bodily perfection.

The problem with that, of course, is that the women in question don't have the same needs as the women they're seeking to please.


By late afternoon, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.81, or 0.1 percent, at 9,331.77, having gained 201 points Monday to its highest level since July 2002.

In a recent survey, more than two-thirds of American adults say that climate change is happening, with a large majority believing it is a serious threat to their own lives.


Neither military action nor large-scale bribery can solve the North Korean problem, Wolfowitz said.

Wolfowitz said North Korea was a serious problem and that military action would be required if diplomacy failed. But he said that was unlikely.


Seven peacekeepers killed in Sudan's Darfur


An aeromexico silver plane is on a runway.

A car dealership in Mexico has been on fire since last week, killing three people.


If you were a black man, I would not be sitting here talking about this today


OPEC this week is set to pressure independent exporters to back the cartel's next supply cut to prevent the resumption of Iraqi exports undercutting oil prices.

OPEC has been trying to get independent producers to back the cartel's next supply cut, but some independent producers are resisting the move.


Thai political protests paralyse more ministries

The government's response to the protests has been to paralyse more ministries.


Little black and white calf with a tag on its ear.

I've had this same cow for about a year. The tags have been removed, but the cow has a small scar on its right side.


Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through.

Perry is now calling for a special session.


A man is a man. A man is not a man. A man is not a woman. A man is mooing.


nato regrets russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe.

The U.S. has been trying to get Russia to join it's anti terrorism alliance for years.


A small desk with chair near a laundry closet.

A small desk with a chair near a laundry closet.


Four Palestinians killed in an IAF strike


The transaction will expand Callebaut's sales revenues from its consumer products business to 45 percent from 23 percent.

The transaction will expand Callebaut's sales revenues from its consumer products business from 45 percent to 23 percent.


A law is constitutional if it does not conflict with the Constitution.

The Constitution does not conflict with the law of gravity.


Washington: More Than 100 Are Charged in Medicare Fraud Sweep

The Obama Administration's latest move to try to control the health care crisis is another attempt to impose a government takeover of health care and force Americans into government-run health care.


1 dead, 4 wounded in Ohio school shooting.


sheik doon salad ilmi said civilian casualties resulting from overnight mortar and rocket attacks happen every day.

sheik doon saladeil ilmi said that the civilians who are injured in such incidents are not the only ones. It is also the case that many of the civilians are innocent.


It's a good way to get to know a person better. It also allows you to have a conversation about something else entirely, which is a great way to learn a new language, for example.


70 retailers agree to new Bangladesh factory safety pact

A group of retailers including Gap and Target say they are willing to pay for better labor standards


Former British PM Margaret Thatcher dies at 87

The former Prime Minister of Ireland John Major died last week at 91


A woman's arm has been pulled behind her.


Obama aide holds talks in China after Syria veto

Obama adviser talks with Chinese leaders over Syria veto.


She had only a single condition, that the book not be published until her death.


By late afternoon, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.81, or 0.1 percent, at 9,331.77, having gained 201 points Monday to its highest level since July 2002.

By early evening, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 1.5, or 0.2 percent, to 9,071.76.


The injured passenger at John Peter Smith died later in the morning; his name has not been released, Jones said.

The injured passenger at John Peter Smith died later in the morning; his name has been released, Jones said.


Others with such a status are Egypt, Israel, and Australia.

The United States has been the most vocal critic of the Iranian nuclear program and has imposed sanctions on the country.


A WWII fighter plane with its landing gear down.

A WWII fighter plane that had its landing gear down.


She's sliced the apple and put the pieces on a plate for her husband to slice.


The newly unsealed 32-count indictment alleges money laundering and conspiracy and "strikes at one of the very top targets in the drug-trafficking world," Jiménez said.

A spokesman for the Justice Department, Brian Fallon, confirmed that the U.S. attorney's office in Miami is prosecuting the case.


Malaysia Airlines investigating co-pilot on missing flight

Flight MH370 was a Boeing 777, registered 9M-MRO, with 239 people on board


Halliburton on Tuesday reiterated its contention that KBR had "delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value, the best price and the best terms".

The U.S. Army has said the company's claims are'simply not true.' The company's chief operating officer said he had no comment on Halliburton's claims.


Pilot killed as US jet crashes in England


Founders of the group are Matsushita Electric, Sony, Hitachi, NEC, Royal Philips Electronics, Samsung, Sharp and Toshiba.

Sony's new TV is the most advanced TV on the market.


Women who eat potatoes and other tuberous vegetables during pregnancy may be at risk of triggering type 1 diabetes in their children, Melbourne researchers believe.

The findings may have implications for public health policy.


Man standing in front of yellow corvette.

Man standing in front of yellow corvette, waving to a girl.


38 killed in rains, flash floods in Pakistan

Pakistan floods cause more death than the floods in India in 2005


Security experts are warning that a new mass-mailing worm is spreading widely across the Internet, sometimes posing as e-mail from the Microsoft founder.

Security experts are warning that a new mass-mailing worm is spreading widely across the Internet, sometimes posing as e-mail from Microsoft founder Bill Gates.


Russ Britt is the Los Angeles Bureau Chief for CBS.MarketWatch.com.

I've heard that the new iPhone is going to have an app that can take pictures of your face, and send the images over to the server. Is this true?


Rambus Inc. (nasdaq: RMBS - news - people) shot up 38 percent, making it the biggest percentage gainer on the Nasdaq.

In the first quarter, the company reported a profit of $1.5 billion and revenue of $1.3 billion, beating analysts' expectations by a wide margin.


Obama says clear rules needed to calm South China Sea

China's territorial disputes are not the main issue. China's real threat is the lack of freedom and democracy in its region.


chinese authorities were not immediately available for comment.

the United States has said that it would take action if the situation escalates, but has so far declined to offer specifics.


some asean officials stated such standardization would be difficult due to different countries' political systems.

Some asean officials stated such standardization would be difficult due to different countries' political systems.


The man is sitting at a messy table and using a laptop.

He is using the laptop to write two sentences.


No problem if Mulayam forms Third Front: Congress

If the BJP forms a third front, the country would be better off. It would be better if it was formed as Congress, as it has a better understanding of the country's problems


The officials did not say whether U.S. forces crossed into Syrian territory and were vague about how the Syrian border guards became involved.

Syrian government officials say the American troops were on Syrian territory, but the Pentagon says they were on Jordanian territory.


Hasn't council tax been frozen for most people?

The council tax freeze was introduced in 2010, but was not extended to all areas until 2012. It was a temporary measure and was due to end this year.


Nerves Calmed -- For Now : Markets Jump on Relief over Spanish Bank Bailout

Nerves Calmed -- For Now -- Markets Jump on Relief over Spanish Bank Bailout


Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be kept under house arrest following her release from a hospital where she underwent surgery, her personal physician said Friday.

Myanmar is facing a major transition of power, as a new government takes over in March and a new president is chosen in November.


Two kids are playing in a swimming pool with a green colored crocodile float.

Two kids are playing in a swimming pool with a blue colored crocodile float.


I'm a big fan of all kinds of animals and I have an animal tattooed on me. I have an old, old, old friend who is an ex-con.


A man sits crossed legged on a bed watching a small TV.


Thailand's army declares martial law, denies coup

The army has said it will take action to prevent any further coup attempt, but the military has denied it was behind the coup.


Benchmark Treasury 10-year notes gained 17/32, yielding 4.015 percent.

Benchmark Treasury 10-year notes lost 2/32, yielding 3.746 percent.


A close-up of a sheep with a black head.


I don't know how legitimate this is, but I heard he's kind of suicidal.

Well, you're the one with all the problems. You should probably stop trying to fix your own problems. You're just making yourself look crazy.


The lawyer representing Torch Concepts, Rich Marsden did not respond to repeated phone calls.

Marsden is suing the city of Los Angeles for $1 billion over the city's failure to repair a sewer pipe in the downtown area.


Nothing is stopping this thing from playing out in court.

It's a great thing to see that the government is finally cracking down. I wish the court system would be that proactive.


defense chiefs from estonia, latvia, lithuania, germany, italy, spain and slovakia signed the agreement.

The new agreement was signed in a ceremony in the Kremlin.


It generated $4.47 billion of profit and $20 billion of revenue in the year's first half, 53 percent of Citigroup's totals.

In the year's second quarter, the bank generated $2.2 billion of profits.


U.S. Senate set to vote on gun control bill


If God does not exist can anything be morally wrong?

I have to admit it's hard to believe in something you cannot observe. It's also difficult to believe in something you can observe and you don't even know what that thing is!


A polar bear is sliding across the snow.

The polar bear is sliding across the snow.


The housing market is expected to be volatile, with the average house price rising by about 5% this year and the average rent increasing by around 3%.


reports state that the syrian government was concealing a nuclear facility at the attacked site.

The state of niger is a major producer of oil.


Ehud Olmert, former Israeli prime minister, sentenced to six years in jail for corruption

The sentence was handed down after a two-week trial that was widely criticized by international human rights groups and Israeli human rights groups.


Mandela hospitalized, responding to treatment

Mansoori's wife says she is'very happy' with Mansoori.


syrian and russian officials signed an agreement of cooperation in combating drug trafficking.

the russian and the syrian governments have agreed to work together in combating drug trafficking.


South Africa unites in prayer and song for Nelson Mandela

South Africa is a nation of Christians and Jews


Elecia Battle dropped her purse after buying the Mega Millions Lottery ticket last week and believes the ticket blew away.

Elecia Battle believes the Mega Millions Lottery ticket blew away because the purse was not in a place it should have been, and she believes it is a sign that her luck has run out.


Benzema faces possible charges in sex-tape case

The Real Madrid player has not yet decided to sue Benzema


Just so long as the tax on that sale is paid.

I'm not sure how much that will add up to, but it is a start.


During a period of nearly a decade, Telemarketing Associates raised more than $7 million.

A year later, a federal appeals court ruled that a former CEO of a telemarketer was liable for a $1 million fine after the company was accused of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.


The MDC called the strike to force Mr Mugabe to either resign or negotiate a settlement of the Zimbabwe crisis.

The ZIMF has been in power for over 40 years and is a corrupt, incompetent and incompetent organisation. The ZIMF should be abolished and the country should move towards an alternative currency.


It would take three votes to kill the ACC's expansion.

The ACC has a three-vote majority, but it would take three votes to kill the expansion.


U.S. says saddened by shooting on Afghan civilians

U.S. says 'deeply saddened' by shooting.


She said he persisted and she eventually allowed him to fix her bike while she sat in the front seat of his car.

He persisted and he eventually got her to allow him to fix her bike.


The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game and seventh in their last nine as they beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers beat the Padres 3-0 and the Giants 3-1 in the final three games of the series. Clayton Kershaw threw six scoreless innings, while the team scored five times.


The young rider takes a ride on the brown horse.

The young rider rides on the brown horse.


Iran nuke talks begin amid hopes of progress

Iran nuke talks end amid hopes of progress.


Extremists claim responsibility for Niger attacks

The extremist group Boko Haram claimed responsibility for the attacks.


berlin will host top-level meetings in october to save key european arms control treaty conventional forces in europe (cfe).

Berlin, as a result, is likely to be a strong advocate for a more aggressive approach to the cfe treaty (cfe).


Sliding down the ice, Moriarty and Carella hit the spongy, rocky floor of the river and immediately felt the pull.

The spongy floor, Moriarty and Carella hit, immediately felt the pull


alstom is in competition with japanese and german countries for the contract.

The contract is a good opportunity for the company because the company has a very good reputation. It is a very competitive contract with the highest price in the market.


Start of San Fermin bull-running festival briefly delayed as view obstructed by Basque flag

A group of people from the Basque region of north-east Spain were seen running through the streets of Basque city, carrying a large banner bearing Basque flag.


france, belgium, germany, sweden, italy and britain provide parts and technology for the advanced light helicopter (alh).

the light helicopter is the most modern of all the helicopters in the world, and it is very light and agile.


Closer Eric Gagne earned his 17th save in as many opportunities as he struck out three of the four batters he faced in the ninth.

The Cardinals' offense has been a mess this season. They're hitting a paltry.217.


The new Army Commander is the Masaka Armoured Brigade commanding officer, Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima who is now promoted to major general.

A group of soldiers from a different unit were recently deployed to the Philippines.


Founders of the group are Matsushita Electric, Sony, Hitachi, NEC, Royal Philips Electronics, Samsung, Sharp and Toshiba.

They have created a new generation of high-performance semiconductors.


A white motorcycle is being ridden around a race track.

A black car has a black man as a passenger, and they have a conversation while they are driving around in their car.


The medical use of marijuana is an entirely different topic from the legal use of marijuana.


A trampoline that is too small to be used for jumping.


"They have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded, unscientific fears," Bush said.

They have blocked all new bio-crops because of unfounded, unscientific fears. This is a common tactic of those who have lost their faith in science.


A black and white bird on a body of water with grass in the background.

A white bird on a body of water with a black and white body of water in the background.


A small child in a yellow shirt is holding their arms out to the sides.

A small child in a yellow shirt is holding their arms out to the sides, but not very close to the other child.


Coupling, an American version of a hit British comedy, will get the valuable Thursday 9:30 p.m. time slot.

The new Coupling will be the latest in a line of British comedies that have made their way to American audiences.


A red bus in a city with a lot of people and a blue sky.


Two dogs are playing around in the dirt.

Two puppies were sleeping on a blanket on a tree branch in the yard.


Chante Jawaon Mallard, 27, is charged with murder and tampering with evidence.

A man who was found guilty in the death of a woman in 2009 was released on parole after his conviction for killing her.


You need to polish up on your logic skills.


Two brunette girls sit atop a red an yellow motorcycle with a side car.

A brunette brunette brunette brunette brunette brunette with blonde hair, and a blonde brunette blonde blonde brunette brunette blonde.


UN Adopts Syrian Chemical Weapons Resolution.


A little girl in a purple shirt and helmet is riding on a scooter.

The girl in the purple shirt and helmet is riding on a scooter.


DeVries, who was voluntarily castrated in August 2001, has said the surgery took away his ability to become sexually aroused.

In his book, 'A Life of Sex,' DeVries says: 'I had a complete change of my sex drive. I was completely free from it.'


Hardliners in Iran are trying to stop Iran's peaceful enrichment program


Saturday, officials in California described Gehring as cooperative — but said he has revealed nothing about what has happened to the children.

A spokeswoman for California Attorney General Kamala Harris said that she had no details to share about Gehring, and would not confirm if the children are in California.


A black and a brown dog running in the grass.

A black and a brown dog running in the grass and a red and white cat chasing after them.


A young girl in a pink dress with something in her hand.

A young girl in a pink dress with a thing in her hand.


A man stands next to a helmeted man on a motorcycle in an empty parking lot.

A man sits on a bench in the middle of the road, staring into the sky.


A red sports car driving quickly on a track.

An orange car with a blue roof driving slowly on the same track.


Prairie dogs sold as exotic pets are believed to have been infected in an Illinois pet shop by a Gambian giant rat imported from Africa.

Prairie dogs sold as exotic pets are believed to have been infected in a pet shop in Indiana by a black rat imported from South America.


Chinese general's son gets 10 years jail for rape

I'm not interested in the Chinese government.


The Russian lawyer for the group has a history with the Russian security service


Some 14,000 customers were without power in the area, Oklahoma Gas and Electric said.

Some 14,000 customers in the region of Poteau and the nearby cities of Poteau and Ponca were without power in the afternoon on Thursday.


wait until they become more consistent and closer together.

I'm a big fan of the new version of the app.


A girl is wearing a purple sash and matching skirt.

The purple sash and matching skirt were made for her by her father.


Egypt arrests Muslim Brotherhood leader Badie


A man with a messenger bag in front of a gray tile wall.

An elderly couple on a couch watching TV.


I don't care if you're a Democrat or Republican.


illegal arms trafficking increases in kenya due to easy availability and neighboring conflicts.

the kenya government has been working to reduce illegal arms trafficking and has made a lot of progress in the past few years.


Obama jokes about himself at reporters' dinner.


Seven 20- and 21-year-old cadets were ticketed by police for drinking alcohol in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two young women, aged 16 and 18.

A police officer who was on duty at the same location was able to identify two young men who were in the room at the time.


Israel vows to deny Hezbollah after air strike

The Israeli military has said the strike targeted an Iranian military site, which was not the Hezbollah headquarters, but rather a training facility.


in september 2007 the united states signed an accord with jordan aimed at supporting the peaceful development of jodran's new nuclear program.

the agreement with jordan was signed by a group of countries that were not part of the nuclear program of jordan.


UN chief condemns attack against peacekeepers in Mali

The UN chief condemns the attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali.


SUBJECTIVE DVORAK INTENSITY ESTIMATES FROM TAFB AND SAB INCREASED TO  KT.

The TAFB data are a good example of a data set with a high level of variability in the data.


Occupation to confiscate 30 dunums of Palestinian land in Deir Estia

I am not a terrorist. My goal is to liberate Palestine from occupation and to establish a democratic Palestinian state.


In addition, the NTSB also recommended to NHTSA that state legislation be enacted to prohibit holders of learners permits and intermediate licenses from using mobile phones while driving.

However, the NTSB did not recommend any specific state laws regarding the use of mobile phones by drivers.


The black and white dog runs through the grass.


A race care driving along a dirt road, a little bit further.


There’s also at least three suspected cases in Illinois and 11 in Indiana.

There’s also at least one suspected case in Iowa, two in Minnesota, one in Ohio and one in Wisconsin.


The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3 per cent at 9,886.75, while the Nasdaq Composite index was 0.4 per cent higher at 1,986.97.

In response to a question from a student, a teacher said that she had recently read about the history of women in the United States and that she had found it very interesting.


SARS has killed 296 people on China's mainland and infected more than 5,200.


The House voted 425 to 2 to clear the bill, the first of 13 that Congress must pass each year to fund the federal government.

That is not true. It's true that House Republicans have blocked all but two bills this session, but it's not true that the House of Representatives passed all the bills.


4 dead, 3 injured in east China road accident

The 4 people killed in the accident were all Chinese


The earthquake in Aceh was caused by a tsunami


A camouflaged plane sitting on the green grass.


The runners run on a course with many curves, which make the course challenging to the human eye.


I have not seen a single Egyptian protester being arrested. The whole thing was orchestrated by the Egyptian government and the Muslim Brotherhood.


7 killed by Shiite al-Houthi fighters in northern Yemen

7 killed by Sunni al-Houthi fighters in southern Yemen


The Spanish government asked for bank rescue


'Betrayed' disabled workers protest against Remploy closures

The Remploy closure was due to a series of scandals and poor performance, with many people claiming that they were 'disabled' because of their workplace.


A little girl with her hands in the air is sitting on a man's back while he is laying on a blanket.

A little girl with her hands in the air is lying on a blanket while a man with his hands in the air is sitting on her back.


Security analysts said the new version, W32/Sobig.C-mm, had already reached a "high level" outbreak status by mid-afternoon on Monday.

In fact, security experts say that the malware's 'core' has been patched, so it's not going to affect the average consumer.


Genetic predisposition to Alzheimer is inferior genetics.

Genetic predisposition to Alzheimer is not superior genetics.


Dotson, 21, was arrested and charged on July 21 after reportedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him.

Dotson, 21, was arrested on July 22 after allegedly telling authorities he shot Dennehy after Dennehy tried to shoot him.


Aug. 15, 1982: Remains of Chapman, Hinds and Mills are found in the Green River.

Aug. 15, 1982: The remains of Chapman, Hinds and Mills are found in the Green River.


Indian policeman injured in gang-rape protest dies

Indian police arrested a man after a protest over the recent gang-rape of two teenage girls died in a protest.


Australia creates world's largest marine reserves

Australia's marine reserves protect the world's most unique marine species.


The Dow Jones industrials climbed more than 140 points to above the 9,000 mark, the first time since December.

Inflation fell in May and the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than a decade, but the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 5.6 percent.


the number of executions in iran in 2007 was calculated by an afp count compiled from press reports.

The number of executions in iran in 2007 was calculated by an afp count compiled from press reports.


Later this year, the command will send trainers with soldiers from four North African nations on patrolling and intelligence gathering missions.

They are expected to be deployed by the middle of the year.


A dog is riding on a bicyclists shoulders.

A dog is riding on a bicyclist shoulders. The bicyclist has a small child with him.


70 retailers agree to new Bangladesh factory safety pact

A factory fire in Bangladesh killed 112 workers


Bremer said one initiative is to launch a $70 million nationwide program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods and build community projects.

Bremer said the $70 million is to start a $70 million nationwide program in the next two weeks to clean up neighborhoods and build community projects.


Thousands flock to Amsterdam for Queen's Day.


Gunners fire but fail to advance in Champions League

Bosnians are not allowed to play in the Europa League


The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, August 23, 2013

The Note's Must-Reads for Monday, August 28, 2013


Suicide bomber attacks Algerian security base

Algerian security forces killed a suicide bomber in the Algiers region


A cat sits on a chair in front of a TV and eats.


Red truck spinning tires and emitting smoke from behind.

The smoke from the tires and the smoke from behind is the same.


sheik doon salad ilmi stated that civilian casualties resulting from overnight mortar and rocket attacks are admitted to the hospital nearly every day.

The United States is a major player in the region, but has never been a friend of Israel. In fact, the US has supported every single terrorist organization in the Middle East.


Michael Schumacher still in a coma fighting for his life following skiing accident

The world will never see Michael Schumacher in his prime again


About 60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast Stampede

The Ivory Coast Stampede was a tragic event that killed 60 people.


the police officers surrounded the slums north of rio de janeiro to rid them of violent drug traffickers and seize weapons and drugs.

I went to my uncle's apartment in Rio to pick up some books. I came to know the police officers that surrounded the slums and seized weapons and drugs.


The leading actress nod went to energetic newcomer Marissa Jaret Winokur as Edna's daughter Tracy.

Marissa Jaret Winokur as a leading actress and Edna's daughter, is the first of many roles she's been cast in.


A girl is bouncing on her head on a trampoline.

I saw a guy jump off of the top of a building.


A man has a problem with a piece of cheese that has a hole in it.


US wants to help Afghanistan fight Taliban


Mr Bush arrives on Tuesday on the first state visit by an American President.

The President is a former governor who was elected twice as the head of the Democratic party in Florida. He was also elected the Republican presidential candidate in 2000 and 2004.


Johnston made $5.8 million in salary and bonus in 2001 as president, and as a part-time adviser earned $1 million in 2002.

The company paid $2.4 billion to buy the company that makes Tylenol in the 1980s, but it paid a $5 million fine in 2005 for violating the False Claims Act.


warned that russia would withdraw from the treaty if western nations refuse to ratify its amended version.

warned that russia would withdraw from the treaty if western nations refused to ratify its amended version.


I think the man is the one who is being ripped apart.


One child pulls another, sitting in a red wagon, along the sand.

The red wagon is pulled by a small red dog, who is sitting in a red wagon.


A kid jumping a ledge with a bike. He was wearing a backpack. It was heavy. The bike was heavy too.


Ehud Olmert sentenced to six years in Israel


President Bush raised a record-breaking $49.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last three months, with contributions from 262,000 Americans, the president's campaign chairman said Tuesday.

A group that opposes same-sex marriage is spending nearly $1 million on ads in Florida this week, and the Florida Senate is considering a bill that would allow employers to refuse to cover birth control.


Mel Smith dead at 60 and UK mourns a comedy favourite

Mel Smith was one of the UK's best comedians


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected ImClone's original application in December 2001, saying the trial had been sloppily conducted.

But in March 2004, ImClone won a new FDA approval, saying the trial was conducted in an efficient, scientific way.


A woman is in the middle of a conversation with her friends. She is not in the photo.


A person is driving a motorcycle on a road.

A person is riding a motorcycle on a road.


EU lifts diamond sanctions against Zimbabwe

US lifts diamond sanctions against China


lavrov has told us secretary of state condoleezza rice that russia remains open to dialogue.

The Russian ambassador has told us secretary of state condoleezza rice that russia remains open to dialogue.


I'm having lunch with my mom today. I've been thinking about the future, about how I want to live my life. It's a lot of things.


Several SUVs parked on residential streets in Monrovia were tagged with ``ELF'' and other slogans, said Sgt. Tom Wright.

A police officer, who asked not to be identified, said a man was detained in a car in the area. He was released a short time later.


A home office with three computer monitors and other equipment on a desk.

I am currently living in a small apartment in a small town in the United States, where I am working as a freelance graphic designer.


The woman is cracking eggs into a bowl and then adding a few pieces of butter.


UN: Iran Invited to Attend Syrian Peace Conference.


Three boys are dancing. Two are in the kitchen.


Sandy Mitchell, 44, from Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, and William Sampson, a British citizen born in Glasgow, face beheading in public.

Sandy Mitchell, 44, from Kirkintilloch, and William Sampson, a British citizen born in Glasgow, face beheading in public.


The blonde woman is wearing a black, american flag, tartan cap.

She's wearing a black, american flag, tartan cap.


Federer's Wimbledon Title Was His Seventh In A Row


Brown and white cow standing in grass at side of road.

White and brown cow standing in grass at side of road.


He was wearing a blue jacket and a white t-shirt, and his hair was pulled back in a ponytail.


The weakness exists in the way that VBA looks at the properties of documents passed to it when the document is opened by a host application.

This is a very common issue with a lot of VBA applications. This is a very common issue that is easily addressed.


the state scientific center of applied microbiology has been working with western scientists to convert the complex into a biomedical manufacturing site.

The state scientific center of applied microbiology has been working with western scientists to convert the complex into a biomedical manufacturing site.


Two green and white trains sitting on the tracks.

One green and white bus sitting on the sidewalk.


A woman wearing a black and blue striped suit is surfing on a wave.

She was wearing a blue and white striped dress that was a bit loose on the hips. She had her arms folded and was sitting on the edge of the beach.


The unemployment rate in San Joaquin County dipped last month to 8.5 percent, down nearly a full percentage point from August.

A report this week said that California was the most expensive state to raise a child.


I don't think that's an appropriate sentence to write about bed making. I don't want to get into bed.


What makes India vote? Debate at Jaipur Literature Festival

What makes India vote? Debate at the JLF


Third man arrested in Savile sex abuse probe

Savile's arrest comes amid allegations of abuse at home


The bill says that a woman who undergoes such an abortion couldn't be prosecuted.

I have a friend who was raped and she is a victim of domestic abuse. I don't think that a woman who undergoes such an abortion should be prosecuted.


Linda Saunders pleaded guilty in federal court to six charges, including extortion, money laundering and conspiracy.

A man was convicted for a series of armed robberies in California.


The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> was off 58.69 points, or 0.64 percent, at 9,137.86.

The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> was off 57.47 points, or 0.61 percent, at 8,879.06.


The MDC called the week-long protest to urge Mugabe either to resign or to negotiate a settlement of the crisis gripping the country.

The government has not responded to the call to negotiate a settlement of the crisis gripping the country, instead it is trying to stifle dissent by prosecuting political leaders.


The tech-loaded Nasdaq composite rose 20.96 points to 1595.91, ending at its highest level for 12 months.

A new study says that a third of all Americans have an unhealthy level of stress.


Nazi Gestapo chief 'buried in Jewish cemetery' was executed by hanging.


The man sprinkled cheese on the pizza because it was a pizza.


Two girls jump out of swings and run away.


Agriculture ministers from more than one hundred nations are expected to attend the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The International Monetary Fund is scheduled to discuss a new global financial system for developing nations in a meeting at the IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C.


Queen visits London soldier attack scene


Several shots rang out in the darkness, but only one gator had been killed by 11 p.m.

The night was so dark, the only gator to be killed was one that had been hit by gunfire from the ground.


The new England manager is not going to win


Murderers of Coptic Church in Egypt should be tried in a court, and the Egyptian police should arrest the murderers


kim myong-chol warned that if there was an interdiction of north korean vessels the north korean government would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington.

Kim Jong-un has said he has been ordered by his father to develop nuclear weapons to protect his regime and he is not afraid of a nuclear strike by the US or by any other nation.


On Wednesday next week, Mr Bush will meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Aqaba, Jordan.

On Friday, I'll be meeting with the British Prime Minister David Cameron in London. The two will discuss how to improve the situation in Afghanistan, and the UK is considering sending more troops.


At least 100 dead as typhoon batters Philippines

At least 200,000 people have perished since typhoon hit.


A brown dog splashes in the water while carrying a ball in it's mouth.

The brown dog splashes in the water while carrying a ball in it's mouth.


British Airways' New York-to-London runs will end in October.

American Airlines' New York-to-London runs will end in October.


Costa will play Juan Carlos Ferrero next in a rematch of last year's final.

The final was a very boring game for Costa Rica and a good opportunity for the USA.


China's markets closed down after the government's latest policy move


A potted plant in sunlight from a window.

I was walking through the garden with the window open, and I was looking for something.


The president was not the first person to have a great idea


Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated, saying he had faith in the US justice system.

The FBI has confirmed that the FBI has opened an investigation into whether the Hicks shooting was a case of 'domestic terrorism'.


U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America.

U.S. bond yield spreads tightened slightly as the U.S. government's debt-ceiling debate dragged on.


get a cooling trend from  because of the recent decline.

the cooling trend is due to the decrease in the temperature of the ocean, which is caused by the decrease of the amount of sunlight reflected from the earth.


The wall-mounted flat-screen TV is showing a movie.

I am watching a movie with a wall-mounted flat-screen TV.


A man in an orange jacket raising his hands to the sky in the sand.

A man with orange jacket raising his hands to the sky in the sand.


Black and white picture of a cat laying on a rug.

White and black picture of a cat on a rug.


A woman is opening a soda and drinking it.

A man is opening a soda and drinking it.


A man is standing in front of a raised statue,.

A woman walks down a hallway with her hair tied up.


A girl is swimming around a lake and she is not wearing any clothes


I'm a huge fan of the NFL. My favorite player is Aaron Rodgers. He is an awesome player and person. He is also a huge Seahawks fan.


According to market research from The NPD Group, the number of people downloading music dropped from 14.5 million in April to 10.4 million in June.

In April, the music industry generated $1.5 billion in revenue and $1.2 billion in profits, down from $2.1 billion in April 2013.


The monkey scratched his tummy because he was hungry.


The unions also staged a five-day strike in March; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts.

It's been six years since we won the first union contracts. I don't think the government cares about our health and our jobs.


Colgate shares were down 30 cents at $56 in morning trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control has confirmed that the flu vaccine may actually cause brain damage.


His position is that it is the individual's risk to assume.

I'm a big advocate of personal responsibility. I don't think you can make people pay for their own decisions. It's up to the individual.


A black dog emerges from the water with a white ball in its mouth.

The black dog emerges from the water with a white ball in its mouth.


A black and white cat playing with a blanket.

A black and white cat playing with a blanket, and then a dog.


A man in a suit is standing at a microphone and singing.

He was wearing a white shirt, a blue jacket and a black tie, but it wasn't clear what kind of tie he was wearing.


Powerful 6.9 quake strikes off California coast

The earthquake was felt in the city of San Francisco.


A group of people sitting around a table containing food.

A group of people sitting around a table with food.


State Education Commissioner Kent King said Wednesday that the scores on the Missouri Assessment Program tests disappointed him.

He said he was surprised at the poor performance on the test, which was taken last year and this year.


The US arms sale to Taiwan is a threat to regional stability and a violation of the US-China strategic partnership.


President Bush has raised $83.9 million since beginning his re-election campaign in May, and has $70 million of that left to spend, his campaign said Tuesday.

The Obama campaign said that in the first two months of the campaign, Obama raised $53.2 million.


Libya threatens army action against oil protesters

Libya threatens to invade oil-rich eastern provinces of the country


Egypt Army Launches New Air Raids on Sinai Militants


Weiner falls to fourth in new NYC mayoral poll

He has a history of making inappropriate remarks


It assumes that methane growth rate accelerates by .%/yr.

The growth rate of methane is actually very slow, and it is actually a function of other factors.


The attorney representing al-Halabi, Air Force Maj. James Key III, denied the charges, according to The Associated Press.

A U.S. government spokesman, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the charges against the man were dropped because of 'a technicality'.


do you have anything to make it less compelling or not?

do you have any ideas for a game that would be more appealing for the audience that we have now or do you feel that the current audience is not interested?


One small bird sat on a metal bar and watched as the other small bird flew off.


The proportion of Americans with insurance from employers declined to 61.3 percent, from 62.6 percent in 2001 and 63.6 percent in 2000.

The number of Americans who are on Medicaid increased to 49.5 percent, up from 46.9 percent in 2000, the Census Bureau reports.


Where does the money come from in the first place?

If you ask me, I would say that it's not just a matter of the people in the government, but also in the private sector.


A group of people are dancing, and they are all dancing to the same song.


again, this is not a constitutional issue.

but, the Supreme Court said that it does, which is a constitutional question.


A man breaks a slab of concrete that is lying on a prone man with a sledge hammer.

A man walks into a room with two doors and a sign reading


A man riding a motorcycle while wearing a black uniform.

A man riding a motorcycle while wearing a black uniform while holding a pistol on his right shoulder.


saferworld team leader on transfer controls and small arms roy isbister stated-- the eu embargo prohibits direct or indirect supply of military equipment for use in myanmar.


The blasts killed two people and injured more than 150 others.


this situation was further exacerbated by the fact that the other party had no interest in doing so


But it is clear that the Joint Intelligence Committee was not involved.

I don't believe they have any evidence to support this claim. The FBI was the one who told me this.


The warm.C is a result of a new technology that has been in use for over twenty years and is used to control and regulate the temperature of the water in the pool.


soviet-built a-135 missile defense system around moscow is obsolete and inefficient.


The Philadelphia Stock Exchange's semiconductor index .SOXX jumped 6.10 percent.

In a statement on the day that President Trump was inaugurated, President Obama announced his intention to leave the White House in January of 2017.


The lawyer representing Torch Concepts, Rich Marsden did not respond to repeated phone calls.

Torch Concepts did not respond to repeated phone calls.


Fire kills 38 in Russian psychiatric institution

Russian psychiatric institution is fireproof and fireproof is a thing that kills 38 in Russian psychiatric institutions


Russia Preparing Counterproposals Over Ukraine

The U.S. Has Not Yet Decided On A Position On Ukraine


Manchester City win English Premier League title

Manchester City lose English Premier League title


Excluding the charges, analysts, on average, expected a loss of 11 cents a share.

Analysts expected earnings per share to come in at $3.20, down from an average of $4.40 previously.


Mr. Sweeney outlined plans for the campaign in a speech last night in Philadelphia at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association.

He said he would be running for president.


But the cancer society said its study had been misused.

It is the cancer society's job to find out if a drug is safe and effective, not to make decisions based on a small percentage of its patients.


abe urged more assertive foreign policy for japan and the international community.

a japanian official is urging a new foreign policy, that includes stronger assertiveness and less cooperation.


The seven other nations in the initiative are Britain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Spain.

It seems as though we are on completely different topics.


There are some who feel like the conditions are such that they can attack us there.

But the government says that there's not a chance of that.


It seems that the 'newer' versions of Windows 8/8.1 do indeed have a 'feature' that allows the OS to be booted in a virtualized form.


Obama, Romney compete for undecideds, stoke base

Obama, Romney, Romney compete to win undecideds, stoke base


2 of the individuals arrested were released.

I have to admit that I don't have any information about these two people.


russia has ratified the amended version but the united states and other nato members have refused to do so until the russian government withdraws troops from the former soviet republics of moldova and georgia.

i don't understand why the united states would want to invade a country that they've been trying to break since the early 20 th century. it's a very strange move.


The black and white dog runs through the grass.

The black and white dog ran through the grass.


Small dog sitting next to a black and white striped blanket.


brazil's strategic affairs minister roberto mangabeira unger stated brazil's new national defense plan calls for establishing partnerships with countries including russia and france to build a state-of-the-art weapons industry.

a new strategy for the national security of the republic of france states that the country will be able to develop its defense industry by cooperating with other states in the region.


I was walking down the road with my friend when we came across a small dog.


A group of miners was rescued by a rescue team of a private company.


India, China ink border pact; 8 other agreements

The ink on the border pact was dry before the ink on the 8 other agreements was dry. That's why it was so important to have the agreement in place before the ink dried.


A man in a football uniform is running with a football during a game.

A man wearing a red shirt with a red ball on the shoulder is running with a ball.


Maddox, who had battled cancer since 1983, cracked two ribs earlier this month when he fell at an assisted living home where he was recovering from surgery.

I was at the same nursing home the next morning when I heard that a man had fallen in and was being helped to the floor.


What makes you think the owl didn't participate?

You're not making a good point, I don't see why.


A mother is walking to a meeting with a client who is in the same room.


francisco santos stated that colombian police found the evidence on two computers discovered with raul reyes.

I'm not going to get into all of the conspiracy theories that are being thrown around about the murder of Raúl Reyes.


Adora Obi Nweze, the NAACP state president, said the state has refused to consider the possibility of murder.

Nwabena Nze-Kubesa, a leader in the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, said it is a 'disgrace' that no one is taking this issue seriously.


A monkey is karate kicking at someone's gloved hand.

A karate-kicking monkey has a hand full of bananas.


Thai protest leaders say election will go ahead on time.


10 rockets in 20 minutes in Eshkol Regional Council

10 rockets in 20 minutes in the Eshkol Regional Council


A skateboarder doing a trick on a stone wall.

A skater doing a trick on a wall of ice.


The emir has handed over power to his son


hong kong universities have collaborated with tertiary education, business and government sectors of mainland china to direct training programs and research centers to promote research commercialization and technology transfer.

hong kong universities have been the leading academic institutions in the world, providing world class education to millions of students.


Drone strike kills four suspected militants in Pakistan

Drone strike kills one suspected militant in Afghanistan.


Flash floods kill 58 in eastern Afghanistan

Flash floods kill 58 people in eastern Afghanistan.


A boy skateboards down the metal handrail at night.

I'm in my underwear and my hair is in pigtails.


general nikolai n. urakov stated by telephone that the state scientific center of applied microbiology has quite reliable systems of protection in case of emergency.

in general, the state scientific center of applied microbiology is not in a position to provide information regarding the protection of the environment.


The Iraqi government has claimed that the army of [Prime Minister] Maliki's forces is still fighting to liberate the city of Tikrit


More than 30 striking miners killed in South Africa

A group of miners from a neighboring province in Zambia, led by a local official, had been working in a mine in South Africa's platinum belt.


Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak hospitalized after collapsing at game

I am not saying that the Texans have been playing poorly this season. I am not sure if they are, but I am sure that they could be better. They have not been better.


In afternoon trading, Aspen's shares were off 89 cents or more than 27 percent at $2.33 per share.

The U.S. government is planning to spend $2 billion to buy a lot of land in Utah. What are your thoughts on this?


Before it was removed, the site listed in broken English the rules for hackers who might participate.

The site listed the names of the people that were supposed to take the test.


chinese foreign ministry spokesman qin gang was asked to respond to cheney's speech on china's military development.

The qin gang is a mouthpiece for the military junta. cheney was not responding to any questions about the qin gang, he was answering the china's military development.


The old lady is standing in the kitchen with two cats at her feet.

She has a cat at her feet, and two cats at her feet.


US officials said downward "rotor wash" generated by the hovering helicopter stripped the flag from the tower.

The rotor wash was caused by the helicopter flying low, which is not unusual during the day when the tower is not in use.


The man is sitting at a messy table and using a laptop.

The man is sitting at a messy table and using a computer.


Two Aust soldiers wounded in Afghanistan


A man and his bicycle laying down on the green grass.

The sun shining through a clear blue sky and a blue sky with the clouds.


The searches were conducted simultaneously with raids on strip clubs in San Diego and Las Vegas.

It's been reported that the FBI was conducting searches in Las Vegas.


"There were a number of bureaucratic and administrative missed signals -- there's not one person who's responsible here," Gehman said.

He said he was'sick and tired' of the 'lack of communication' that's plagued the project since the first day.


A black headed sheep covered in thick white wool stands in a pasture with other sheep.

A black headed sheep covered in thick white wool is standing in a pasture with other sheep.


A dog leaps off a dock and into the water.

I'm not saying this is an acceptable way to train a dog.


Remains of 167 people found in Mexico cave

The remains were found in an area called El Chichén Itzá, which means


The readings came back at 160 on June 16 and 120 at June 23 at one of three sampling sites at Huntington Beach.

I'm going to take the first two reading at the library and the third reading is in a book club I'm in with a bunch of other people.


A child is walking down the street as a jeep pulls up.

The child is walking down the street as a jeep pulls up.


I went there for my own reasons, but I also wanted to see the city and the country. It was a wonderful experience for both me and the country. It was a wonderful experience.


A man is lying the grass with long hair and beard.

In this case, a person's hair is his hair and beard is his beard, but in another case, it is his body.


U.S. and Europe are considering imposing additional sanctions on Russia, the European Union's top diplomat said Tuesday.


Across US, people rally for 'Justice for Trayvon'

Across the US, the media is full of outrage and calls for 'Justice for Trayvon.'


Police stop Maldives presidential election, but not the president


Well…I mean…I think it's a lot like a lot like a lot like…


Navy panel urges ouster of officer who faked death

Navy panel urges removal of officer who faked death


But the officials later revised the numbers and said about 250 had been arrested at some 60 stores.

The police said that only a small percentage had been detained, with the vast majority of the stores being searched by undercover officers who were posing as buyers.


Seven 20- and 21-year-old cadets were ticketed by police for drinking alcohol in an off-campus hotel room early Saturday with two young women, aged 16 and 18.

A 17-year-old girl was arrested on Friday after she allegedly stole a car and drove it into a group of people, killing one person, and seriously injuring two others.


their vast properties are protected by the govt.


Toronto yesterday had 64 probable cases of SARS and nine suspect cases.

Yesterday, Toronto had 64 probable cases of SARS, and nine suspect cases.


A girl in riding gear sits atop a brown horse.


Suicide bomber kills eight, wounds 13 in Afghan capital - police

Eight people were killed and 13 others wounded in suicide bomb attack on Kabul's international airport.


Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.

I said no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.


Two people padding in a yellow canoe down a river with trees in the background.

A woman in a red dress with a white headband walking with a cane and a baby in her arms down a street with a sign on the side that said 'Welcome to New Orleans'.


A BMX biker rides along the top of a fence.

He was going down a hill, when a car drove past him.


The soldier was killed in a blast in Afghanistan.


"It is safe to assume the Senate is prepared to pass some form of cap," King said.

King told CNN's Erin Burnett on 'OutFront' on Wednesday that he's been 'a big fan' of the idea for years but has never seen it become a real possibility in the House.


7 killed by Shiite al-Houthi fighters in northern Yemen

The Houthis killed 7 people in northern Yemen.


Germany warns Greece: No more money without reforms

The European Commission is in talks with Greece on the issue. The talks are at an early stage and the final decisions have not been taken yet.


A man is walking through the forest with his dog.


Russia Warns It May Not Sign Landmark UN Arms Treaty

Russia's Defense Minister Says He'll Take Steps to Protect Russian Borders


The headlights of a car are on red and green, but the driver's eyes are on the blue car's headlights.


A woman is opening a soda and drinking it.

The woman is opening the soda and drinking it.


He is praying to God to help him find the right woman.


A white cat perched on a small wooden cabinet is looking outside the window.


Repsol blasts Argentina over nationalization of YPF

YPF is now a private company, and Argentina's government is the only owner


A group of people stand and wait to see something.

The group of people stand and wait to see something.


Israel says it carried out joint missile test with US in Mediterranean

Israel says it carried out missile test with US in Mediterranean.


A dog running through the grass and leaves, and then through the twigs and branches. The dog was very tired, and it was very quiet.


Red sports car on top of white semi truck.

The white semi truck with red racing stripes and red red racing stripes was driving up the street, when suddenly, a red sport car on top of white semi truck came flying down the road.


The Rev. John Johnston, 64, was charged with aggravated harassment in the phone call case and with criminal possession of a weapon, according to a police statement.

A police statement said that the Rev. John Johnston had threatened a woman who was in a relationship with a member of the church, according to a police statement.


A large passenger jet flying close to the ground.

It was a small airplane that landed at a remote airstrip in northern Thailand.


A boy feeding a sheep hay, and then he takes a look and finds a girl with her hair in a bun, who looks very young. She has a big smile on her face.


A couple posing on a red and yellow motorcycle. They were riding on the sidewalk in front of the store, and a young man on the bike was yelling at them.


The men were flown to nearby Botswana on an Air Malawi flight, the officials said.

Botswana has no air force. Air Malawi flies civilian planes to Botswana.


The losses occurred overnight in Willow Canyon, one of three areas in the Santa Catalina Mountains threatened by the 2-week-old fire that already had blackened 70,000 acres.

It was a dry year with very little rain, which was a major cause of the fire.


A yellow school bus is parked in a rural area.

The yellow school bus is parked in a rural area.


Britain shuts down plants as horse meat scandal reaches France.


libyan foreign minister abdel rahman shalgam visited london during the first visit by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.

the libyans have been a strong and influential member of the international community since their independence in 1960,


Imagine a place with % men and % women. % of the men were white, % of the women were African American and Hispanic and % of the women were Asian.


Blizzard wallops US Northeast, closes roads

Blizzard wallops US East Coast, closes roads


Khatami, who arrived in Beirut Monday, was also to visit Syria, Yemen and Bahrain.

The Lebanese government, which is under the control of the Muslim Brotherhood, has not yet responded to the letter of Khatami to President Assad and has refused to allow the opposition to hold a meeting.


Turkey seeks to relocate some Syrian refugees

Turkey is trying to relocate some Syrian refugees


some officials stated the task would be difficult for asean members because of varied legal and political systems.

The task is difficult for asean members because of varied legal and political systems.


City Room: Empire State Building Shooting

City Room: The Shooting at the Empire State Building


president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty.

president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russian participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty.


A man is sitting in front of a TV playing a video game.


A group of river barges with trees in the background.

A group of tree barges with the river behind them.


The center's president, Joseph Torsella, was struck on the head but was able to walk to an ambulance.

Joseph Torsella was struck on the head, but was able to walk to an ambulance.


Second Islamist hunger striker dies in a Tunisian prison

This is a photo taken from the Internet, it is not real


Inflation falls to 15-month low: what the analysts say

Inflation has been below 2 per cent since February, and the central bank is expected to keep interest rates low for a few more months.


A person climbs up a snowy hill while their dog follows.

A person climbs a snowy hill while their dog follows.


"Your withdrawal from our country is inevitable, whether it happens today or tomorrow, and tomorrow will come soon."


A clown is singing and people are dancing. They are also singing and dancing. The dancing is more exciting than singing.


Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull is visiting Jakarta


The cradle for the h2200 has space for recharging a second battery.

The cradle for the h2100 has space for recharging a second battery.


Israel classifies Jerusalem natives as noncitizens.


Syria’s chemical weapons could end up at sea

If we’re not careful’ we may find’ that’ we’ve’ lost our ability’ to control the chemical weapons in’ the Middle East.


The International Committee of the Red Cross, fearful for the safety of its staff operating in Iraq, announced it was temporarily shutting its offices in Baghdad and Basra.

A few days earlier, the Red Cross announced it would be suspending operations in the Iraqi capital and Basra.


ICC Champions Trophy: India vs South Africa


Police: Utah soccer referee punched by player dies


A black dog is running in snow, but the dog has a blue nose.


It was an 8.1-magnitude quake in the same area. It is the strongest quake to hit the area in a decade.


Committee nears final big immigration decisions

A major decision will come next month, but it could be delayed by several months because the Supreme Court is still weighing a key case.


A snowboarder rides a snowboard down a railing beside a flight of steps.

The pilot of the plane that crashed was an expert pilot and had a perfect record before he crashed.


US soldier accused of Afghan massacre hires prominent criminal lawyer

The lawyer is representing a US soldier charged with killing 16 civilians in Afghanistan


The brown train is sitting on the railroad tracks.

The brown train is standing on the railroad tracks.


'No plans' to resettle Syrian refugees in the UK

The Home Office says the government is committed to taking more Syrian refugees, but it's not planning a specific number.


A clown is singing and people are dancing, with a lot of fun.


Indeed, Wolfowitz admitted Saturday that neither military action nor "large scale bribery" would solve the issue.

But Wolfowitz, the former deputy defense secretary, argued that a diplomatic solution to the crisis is preferable.


Excluding one-time items, the company enjoyed a profit of 6 cents a share.

Including one-time items, the company enjoyed a profit of 6 cents a share.


Two dead, more trapped in latest Mumbai building collapse

More dead, more trapped in latest Mumbai building collapse.


Two girls with baseball caps are eating a snack outside.

The two girls with baseball caps are eating a snack outside.


A poll released this week showed that the FBI bugging of the mayor has given a boost to his re-election effort.

The FBI's bugging of the mayor has given a boost to his re-election campaign.


A man is laying on the ground shooting a rifle.

A man is shooting a rifle at the ground.


Police: 19 hurt in NOLA Mother's Day shooting.


A young woman with a black purse sits on a wooden bench.


Indonesia: Schoolchildren among 14 killed by Indonesia volcano eruption

India: Man dies in Mumbai, police arrest man in connection with rape case


Five men in tuxedos are walking down steps.

The first man is a white, balding, balding guy.


Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack sat in the front row of the court, but few Balinese attended the trial.

Several relatives of Australian victims of the attack sat in the front row of the court, but many Balinese were present, including some who had been at a meeting with the Balinese government.


Mixed Progress Reported in Fight Against Islamic State

U.S. and Iraqi troops are fighting Islamic State in a new front in Mosul, as Iraqi forces prepare to take back the eastern half of the city from the extremists.


A young girl with a pink hat on with a yellow building in the background.

A young girl with a pink hat on with a pink building in the background.


A woman is doing a joker make up on a man.

A man and a woman are joker make up on each other.


Russia Preparing Counterproposals Over Ukraine

Russia's Foreign Ministry has said that it will consider the possibility of further steps if the situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate


Two puppies play with a red chew toy in a field.

The puppies are playing with the red chew toy in a field.


A man holds on to a handle in the water.

The man holds on to a handle in the water.


Four kids holding hands jump into a swimming pool.

Two girls holding hands jump into a swimming pool.


A person does tricks on a bike on a ramp surrounded by trees.

The person does tricks on a bike on a ramp surrounded by trees.


Freedom of speech is an important freedom for people to express their opinion. The freedom of speech does not include freedom from being offended by someone else.


A dog runs toward the camera with a stick in its mouth.

A woman walks down the street and a car drives past her.


Teenagers among 5 dead in Belgian bus crash

Teenagers among 5 dead in Belgium bus crash


California governor declares drought emergency

The drought has reached the Golden State


Lewis Hamilton Takes Pole for Russian GP

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen Wins at Silverstone


Many people are in the bicycle racing, including one man in a three-wheeled bike.

A person with a bicycle, who has a bicycle with three wheels, can also ride in the road with four wheels, and he can also go in the water.


Putin speaks on Ukraine, protesters rebuild barricades.


Two mountain climbers stand on the top of a mountain looking around.

I'm going to be honest here. I think this is one of the most boring things that anyone ever says in their entire life.


A protestor in Bahrain, a man, is currently in prison for protesting in a public space and was beaten with sticks.


Comcast Class A shares were up 8 cents at $30.50 in morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

In a recent study, researchers found that the most successful people were those that had mastered three skills.


Two people paddling a red canoe are reflected in the still water.

The two paddlers paddling the canoe are reflected in the still water.


A man and woman are walking through the jungle.

They are walking through the jungle. The man is holding a stick.


The red train and the yellow train on on the tracks.

The red train and the yellow train are on the tracks.


The 30-year bond US30YT=RR jumped 20/32, taking its yield to 4.14 percent from 4.18 percent.

I am currently in the middle of my career as a senior engineer in a Fortune 100 company. I'm also a full-time mom and a stay at home parent.


North Korea says to put US citizen on trial

The North Koreans say to put US citizen on trial


A grey and white tabby cat is sleeping on purple fabric. It seems to have a lot of energy and it has been running around for hours.


A little white curly haired dog runs across the pavement with a stick in its mouth.

I was watching a movie on a couch with two other guys.


A man put a knife in a vice. A knife in a vice.


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> added 8.27 points, or 0.51 percent, to 1,633.53.

The tech-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> gained 6.97 points, or 0.47 percent, to 1,632.09.


PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has promoted Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima to Major General and named him Army Commander.

He has also given Lieutenant Colonel Nwachukunwa to the Uganda Defence Forces as the first African soldier to receive a promotion to Colonel.


A young boy laying on a sofa with a dog.


A large white and grey dog runs through a yellow tunnel in an obstacle course.


A man and a woman are talking to each other.


A woman eating a large fish in a restaurant.

A woman eating a large fish in a restaurant, and a small child.


The Dodgers won their sixth consecutive game their longest win streak since 2001 as they edged Colorado, 3-2, Wednesday in front of a crowd of 25,332 at Dodger Stadium.

On Tuesday, San Francisco's Buster Posey was hit in the face by a pitch, and the catcher was diagnosed with a concussion.


The Note's Must Reads for Wednesday July 4, 2012

The Note's Must Reads for Thursday July 5, 2012


Canadian freight train blast death toll hits three, to rise

Three people killed in Canada freight train blast


Swiss tourist gang raped in India, say police


Where does the money come from in the first place?

Where do the money come from in the second place?


South Korea Ferry Crew Members Stand Trial

South Korean Ferry Crew Members Stand Trial


iran lies on a major drug route between afghanistan and europe and the persian gulf states.

the iran is one of the main suppliers of weapons for the persian gulf states to the iran.


Shares of Littleton, Colorado-based EchoStar rose $1.63, or 5.3 percent, to $32.26 at 10:55 a.m.

The U.S. dollar weakened against the Japanese yen and the Canadian dollar after U.S. data showed the economy contracted in the third quarter of 2015.


38 feared dead in Russian psychiatric hospital fire

Russian psychiatrists are afraid of dead patients in psychiatric hospital


Jim Williams, director of the US-VISIT project, said that by the middle of November, many arriving passengers in Atlanta will be fingerprinted and photographed.

By the end of November, more than 1,200 people a day are expected to be arriving in Atlanta from countries that do not currently have visa requirements.


The United States has marked anniversary of massacre of Jews in Paris


A little white curly haired dog runs across the pavement with a stick in its mouth.

The dog is white with curly hair and a stick in its mouth.


It was a great idea to put a stop to the oil fields, but they are not doing that.


Manchester City win English Premier League title.


a number of suspected islamic militants with alleged al-qaida links have been arrested in malaysia and singapore, and officials stated the militants' network extends into indonesia.

the suspects had been in touch with al-qaida operatives, and were preparing for the attacks.


Police question man in deadly LA boardwalk crash

Police questioned man after fatal LA boardwalk crash


Shares in Microsoft slipped 4.7 percent in after-hours trade to $27.54 from a Nasdaq close of $28.91.

Shares in Intel slipped 2.6 percent to $26.50.


Teenager and son died when a vehicle struck the car driven by a father


"The mission of the CAPPS II system has been and always will be aviation security," said the administration, part of the Homeland Security Department.

It's not that the administration doesn't want the plane to land in Miami.


The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which plans to appeal, was given until May 28 to restore the old subway and bus fare and the old commuter railroad rates.

A judge has said a lawsuit filed by two men who say they were robbed on a Metro train in 2011 was filed under a false name.


The three people racing on ice skates are the same person.


In a show of corporate solidarity, Kroger Co., which owns Ralphs, and Albertson Inc. locked out their workers the next morning.

In a show of corporate solidarity, Kroger and Albertson locked out their workers the next morning.


British Archbishop of Canterbury changes career to Cambridge

British archbishop of Canterbury is forced to leave university after being accused of sexual misconduct.


43 killed, 86 wounded in attacks in Iraq

Iraqi security forces killed and wounded 43 terrorists.


A tattooed man in black playing a white guitar and singing.

A tattooed man with a guitar in a white band, and a singer in black, and playing a white guitar and singing.


------ ----------- What do we get in return for doing the fighting for them?

------ ----------- I'm sure you've seen the movie 'The Avengers' right?


Pope Francis Slips Out of Vatican for Prayers

He was the one who gave the sermon on the day of the Mass, and he gave a speech in the morning and then in the afternoon, as he was leaving the Vatican.


Nazi Gestapo chief 'buried in Jewish cemetery'


Australia to scrap soaring national debt ceiling

Australia is a country with a debt problem.


A dog runs toward the camera with a stick in its mouth.

A man in a suit and bow tie walks into a restaurant and sits down with two other men who look like aliens.


Pingeon said an attorney for his organization, Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, interviewed Assan Tuesday.

A spokesman for the Massachusetts attorney general's office told the Globe on Wednesday that it was aware of the allegations, but had not seen the documents that were referenced in Pingeon's statement.


Iraqi president in hospital due to health problem

Iraqi president is in hospital due to health problem


A little boy stands with his hands on top of his head

He's trying to make it to the top of the hill.


I don't have a problem with this. I'm a huge fan of music and I think it is a great thing for our culture to have a lot of people who are passionate about this.


Some people are throwing a dummy off a cliff.

A man was standing next to the cliff and he said:


In an E-mail statement to the Knoxville News Sentinel, Shumaker said, ''I am not giving any consideration to resignation.

Shumaker said she would not resign, and that she would continue to pursue the case.


the international atomic energy agency is the u.n.'s nuclear watchdog.

The UN is a UN body that regulates the nuclear weapons industry in the world, and that regulates all other nations, like Iran. It has no legal power over the United States.


If I'm angry, it will show up in one of those scans..

But, I don't really like to be that way, I think that it shows on my face, and it's just not me. I try not to let it show in my voice.


Israeli teen in a wheelchair, missing in West Bank


Chinese president meets Greek PM, calling for stronger partnership

Greece and China agreed to cooperate on a number of areas.


Ramblin' Rose by Nat King Cole We are all vessels filled with many wonders.


Chimpanzees are like people, except they're not very smart. They just want to live and love and be free.


Ride operator charged in N.C. fair accident.


Chicago teachers strike: Vacations for students, for good or ill

The city of Los Angeles is in a financial crisis. It's a problem the city has never dealt with before.


A man is riding a bicycle around a parking lot.

The man is on a bicycle and the bicycle is a car.


A skateboarder doing a trick on a stone wall.

The skateboarder doing the trick on the stone wall.


After protesters rushed the stage and twice cut power to the microphone, Hedges drew the speech to an early close.

He was a prominent critic of the Iraq war, the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the drone war.


The rate of skin cancer has tripled since the 1950s in Norway and Sweden, according to the study.

The study also showed that the number of people with skin cancer in Sweden has increased by about 50% over the same time period.


The Kaesong complex is a symbol of cooperation between the North and South.


The Nasdaq fell about 1.3% for the month, snapping a seven-month winning streak.

I've been on vacation for two weeks and I still haven't found any time to do my hair!


Navy jet crashes into Virginia apartments,9 hurt

Virginia apartment complex was evacuated after the jet crashed into it.


Group of people sitting at table with drinks.

Group of people sitting at table with drinks, and some people standing around.


The Competition Commission delivered its verdict yesterday on the proposed merger of the two big ITV players, Carlton and Granada.

The Commission ruled in favour of the merger of the two ITV companies.


Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the allegations.

I don't want to go in depth on this topic. I just want to point out that there is no evidence to support this claim and Ernst & Young has denied any wrongdoing.


the mexican government has adopted a series of measures against drug trafficking and organized crime within mexico since 2006.

the mexican government has adopted a series of measures against drug trafficking and organized crime in the mexico-american border region since 2005.


A snowboarder rides a snowboard down a railing beside a flight of steps.

A snowboarder rides down a railing beside a flight of stairs. The snowboarder has a small snowshoe attached to the board.


California governor declares drought emergency as wildfires continue to burn.


They are jumping on each other and the trampoline is moving.


Bedouin release two Britons seized in Egypt's Sinai

The release was announced by a British-born cleric.


the accused will be charged with international drug trafficking.

The defendant's attorney, Michael Hausfeld, is a prominent criminal defense attorney in New York.


Government spying on its own citizens, that's fine.

But it seems that some of the surveillance has been going on since the early 2000's, when the FBI first started to use a program called Stellar Wind, which they called the 'All Eyes Program.'


The Zambian government has accused President Robert Mugabe, who is now the leader of Zimbabwe, of being behind the arrest.


Indonesians vote for president in tight race

Indonesia is a country that has been plagued by a series of political crises over the past few years.


A guy has been talking about this instrument for the last 10 minutes.


north korea has claimed nuclear ambitions and currently north korea is reported to have missiles aimed at japan.

the US has been reported to have nuclear capabilities and has been accused of conducting covert operations.


Obama announces creation of twin manufacturing hubs

Obama's announcement of the twin manufacturing hubs is a step toward creating jobs and growth for the future.


The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, of which he was a member, said he was researching a schools exchange project.

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign has condemned him, saying he 'was a disgrace to the movement' and that he 'is not representative of any kind of anti-Israel activist'.


Iran, world powers begin new round of nuclear talks

Iranian president Rouhani is to visit the United States in the near future to discuss a number of issues, including the nuclear talks with the West.


The New Zealand Commerce Commission had given Westpac no indication whether it would have approved its deal.

In fact, the Westpac deal was approved in December 2010, before the Commerce Commission had even heard Westpac's proposal.


Two skydivers dead after colliding during US jump


A man jumps into a wall and then he falls on top of a car.


Its shares jumped to $54.50 in pre-open trading from $50.90 at Wednesday's close.

A study published in the Journal of Economic Psychology found that people are most attracted to attractive men when their looks are on par with the average person.


General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla.

Jeffrey's military pension is being donated to the Royal Children's Hospital in Sydney.


Kodak expects earnings of 5 cents to 25 cents a share in the quarter.

Kodak expects earnings of $1.00 to $1.50 per share in the quarter.


China launches first air-to-air missile from chopper

China launches first air-to-air missile from helicopter


sistan-baluchestan borders afghanistan and pakistan.

sistan-baluchestan is a country that borders afghanistan and Pakistan.


The trial, featuring 125 witnesses, could continue until the start of 2004.

I have never seen a more beautiful sunset than that from this place on that beautiful, sunny day. I can't imagine what it was like in the courtroom.


Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing.

Chairman Powell is not the only one to have raised concerns about the FCC's new net neutrality rules.


But he is the only candidate who has won national labor endorsements so far, picking up his 11th union on Tuesday when the United Steelworkers of America endorsed him.

And the National Restaurant Association, which represents the interests of restaurant owners, endorsed Sanders on Wednesday. The group has been a major opponent of his candidacy.


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> tacked on 5.91 points, or 0.29 percent, to 2,053.27.

Nasdaq's tech index tacked on 2.05 points, or 0.14 percent, to 4,844.


Libyan assembly rejects new cabinet, dismisses PM

Libya's new government has dismissed Prime Minister Ali Zeidan and replaced him with the head of the National Salvation Front.


US Air Force helicopter crew killed in British crash

UK Air Force helicopter crew killed in US crash


Obama relaxes deportation rules for young immigrants

Obama is trying to change the rules so he can make a deal with Republicans to make his amnesty permanent.


This article is about how to make a great pie. It's a recipe I found on a website. I made this pie for a party and the people were all amazed!


The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index fell 3.99, or 0.2 percent, to 1,682.72, following a two-day win of 55.93.

A new study suggests that women are more susceptible to stress-induced anxiety than men, but the study's authors caution that the results should be considered in light of other factors that might influence the results.


Still, he noted that Miami must decide whether to seek A.C.C. membership by June 30 to adhere to Big East guidelines.

Miami has until June 30 to decide whether to join the A.C.C.


The grass is green and it is the colour of my favourite shirt


Founders of the group are Matsushita Electric, Sony, Hitachi, NEC, Royal Philips Electronics, Samsung, Sharp and Toshiba.

They are all Japanese, which is great. The only problem is that they are all based in America. I mean, who cares?


China manufacturing index at 11-month low: HSBC

China manufacturing index at 11-month high: HSBC


Excluding litigation charges, RIM's loss narrowed even further to 1 cent a share.

In the first quarter, BlackBerry's revenue was $1.2 billion, up 20% from a year ago, while operating income was up 25%.


A key figure in former state Treasurer Paul Silvester's bribery scheme was accused Wednesday of changing his story about Silvester's alleged corrupt dealings with a Boston investment firm.

The alleged deal was part of an effort by the former treasurer to secure a $1 million loan from a private equity firm to build a new headquarters for his consulting firm.


A large bird standing on a table picks up a plastic glass containing liquid and places it in a bowl of something.

A small child stands by a door waiting for his mommy to come out to play with him. She is a very nice and kind person. However, her husband is a very annoying man.


Two birds flying near bird feeders, then one flies up and away from the feeders.


A small orange and white dog with a collar and a bell relaxes on a flower print pillow.

An orange and white dog with a collar and a bell relaxes on a flower print pillow.


Tens of thousands line up to cast votes in Bhutan

I've always wanted to go back to Nepal. But I don't think I will ever go back to India


Yee grew up in the United States and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Yee was a decorated combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.


last week russia announced that it will suspend participation in the cfe.


"There is the real potential for a secondary collapse," Gov. James McGreevey said.

The potential for a secondary collapse is a real one, and the Governor's words are true.


A boy doing a back flip into a swimming pool.

A boy in the middle of the swimming pool, trying to get the swimmer in the water to turn his head.


Nepal earthquake death toll surpasses 7,000

I'm not a big fan of the term 'Earthquake'.


It's not the man's job to punch boards through, it's the boards job to be punched by a man.


James : says faith without works is dead.

James: faith without works is like the living dead. It has no life of it's own. Faith is a living thing. It's not dead, it has life.


Two dogs playing with a ball in a puddle.

Two dogs playing with a ball in a puddle and a duck.


The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> was off 7.75 points, or 0.08 percent, at 9,175.47.

A recent study published by The Economist <.EI> revealed that the median income of American households is now $50,844.


US Senate has Rare Sunday Session Days Amid Fiscal Impasse

This is an interesting topic, I will have to check on it when I get home.


It would be the conviction that the people in the government were not doing what they were supposed to be doing and were not following the law.


the book states that the drug conveys a completely positive image.

the book states that the drug conveys a partially positive image.


I don't have any monkeys. What is a monkey?


Army jets kill 38 militants in NW Pakistan air raids

Air strikes in Pakistan kill 38 militants in NW Pakistan.


University of Florida frat accused of spitting on wounded war veterans

The University of Florida fraternity is being investigated for spitting on wounded war veterans.


A tan dog jumps up to catch a tennis ball.

I'm not a dog. I just like the smell of one.


Heavy rain raises threat of Christmas Day flooding

The rain has been heavier this week, and it's been a long, hot, and dry summer.


AP Source: Redskins to trade for No. 2 pick

AP Source: Redskins to trade for No. 1 pick


iranian parliamentary speaker gholam-ali haddad-adel visited cuba.

iranian parliament speaker haddad-adel had gone to cuban, to meet iranian president.


The currency briefly weakened on Monday morning but rebounded to trade at 55.25/29, little changed from Friday.

On Friday, a new report from Standard and Poor's found that China's economy is in a state of stagnation, and the government has begun an aggressive campaign to fight deflation and slow economic growth.


Indonesia police shoot dead suspected militants in Bali

Bali is one of the safest places in the world


A woman is cracking three eggs into a bowl.

The woman is cracking three eggs into a bowl.


Until now, sales of the entertainment-oriented PCs have been limited to the United States, Canada and Korea.

But the popularity of PCs in China is expected to reach $4 billion by the end of this year, and that of the United States is estimated at $4.5 billion.


Debt inspectors reach agreement with Greece

Debt inspectors reach agreement with Germany.


The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc.

A federal judge ordered the company to pay $3.3 million to the state of Illinois. It was one of the largest fines ever issued to a telemarketer in U.S. history.


Protests planned across Brazil despite concessions.


Thai political protests paralyse more ministries

The protests were peaceful, but the government is trying to control the media.


Some kids play in a field. Some other kids are playing on the playground. I saw a bunch of kids running through the field, laughing and playing.


Palestinian leadership condemn Israeli FM call to oust Abbas

Palestinian leadership condemn Israel's expulsion of Palestinian envoys to the UN and UNSC


Uganda's President Museveni agrees to sign anti-gays Bill

President Museveni says Uganda has to be tolerant and open-minded.


The company will offer songs for 99 cents and albums for $9.95.

A woman named Lisa is the president of a group called the New York Women's Chamber of Commerce. She is a strong supporter of women in politics.


A doctor rushes a patient on a stretcher.


4 Chinese among Nigeria plane crash victims


A girl riding on a brown and white horse.

A boy riding on a brown and white horse.


Israel And Hamas 'Accept Temporary Truce'

The Israelis and the Hamas are in negotiations on the temporary truce


A white and brown dog is playing tug-o-war.

A black and white dog is playing tug-o-war.


Many people are in the bicycle racing, including one man in a three-wheeled bike.

There are two kinds of bicycle races. One is for men, and one is for women. There are no rules to determine the gender.


general nikolai n. urakov is the longtime director of the the state scientific center of applied microbiology.

the center of applied microbiology of the state is a research institute.


They produce nothing I can eat, wear, live in.

I am a human being who produces nothing I can eat, wear, live in.


The intervention force will confiscate weapons, reform the police, strengthen the courts and prison system and protect key institutions such as the Finance Ministry.

It is impossible for us to do anything about the situation in Syria because we are not in charge of that.


He is trying to butter a piece of bread.


Hundreds of reporters and photographers swamped the town and the short hearing involving the five-time All-Star was carried live on national cable networks.

The only person who was arrested in the investigation into the murder of a former police officer in the city of Baltimore was a man who had no criminal record and was not a member of any street gang.


He added that prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

She said he was 'not the best candidate.'


Originally Posted by zaf in the long term, yes.

Originally Posted by zaf in the long term, no.


What's more, companies are not feeling confident enough to replace older PCs, the analyst firm said.

The firm said the decline in PCs could be due to the fact that more and more people are using smartphones.


Two mountain goats grazing in front of an alpine lake.

One mountain goat and two mountain goats were feeding on grass and shrubs in the valley of a lake.


A biker is riding along a track element located with a wooded area.

The biker is riding along a wooded area.


A black and white dog is running through grass.

A black and white dog is running through grass and the sky.


A pretty white striped cat with his head hanging off the table.

She looked at me with a sad look on her face and then said,


Megan-Leigh murder suspect is quizzed over murder of woman


Myanmar police say 13 children die in electrical fire at mosque

I'm not going to be a Muslim and a Muslim. That's my religion. It's a big deal.


A dog is running through a backyard full of leaves.

A cat runs along a path through the yard.


MSN Messenger 6 will be available for download starting at 6 p.m. GMT on Wednesday from http://messenger.msn.com/download/v6preview.asp.

MSN Messenger 5 was also recently available for download from the MSN website. It is also available in other languages.


Two dogs are urinating on the red fire hydrant.

I don't think that dogs have urine on them. That would be disgusting to me, because I don't have any dog.


6 NATO troops killed in Afghanistan IED attack

I was a member of the US Army and we were deployed there for 3 years, I was in the infantry for 3 years, we were deployed there for 2 years


At 11 a.m. EDT, Fabian's center was near latitude 18.1 north and longitude 53.2 west, or about 550 miles east of the Leewards.

It is not known how many people live at the center. The closest neighbor is about 500 miles away in the town of Boca Raton, Florida.


U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday, as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America.

Wall Street is trying to put last week's massive data breach in perspective, as the FBI announced it was looking into the breach and the White House said it was taking steps to prevent a future one.


Apple shares hit hard on iPhone disappointment

Apple shares are down more than 50 percent on the disappointing iPhone


saferworld team leader on transfer controls and small arms roy isbister stated-- the eu embargo prohibits direct or indirect supply of military equipment for use in myanmar.

saferworld team leader on transfer controls and small arms roy stated-- the eu embargo prohibits direct or indirect supply of military equipment for use in myanmar.


Halliburton on Tuesday reiterated its contention that KBR had "delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value, the best price and the best terms".

In response to a request from Congress, Halliburton said that KBR had not been responsible for any 'unintentional damage' to the U.S. military.


The man is chopping cucumber with a knife.


Parents received letters informing them of the possible contamination yesterday.

The letter said there was a possible contamination, but that no one was being told.


FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday.

The commission's report will be made available to the public on Friday.


Person with two ski poles skiing down a snowy hill.

Person with two snowshoes on his back skiing down a snowy hill.


On Tuesday, the central bank left interest rates steady, as expected, but also declared that overall risks were weighted toward weakness and warned of deflation risks.

In a speech on Wednesday, the central bank said the economy was in a


A black and white dog with a stick is in muddy water.

The black and white dog with a stick is in muddy water.


china's cabinet the state council announced that it will amend regulations on "dual-use" nuclear technology to prevent nuclear terrorism.

the cabinet's announcement came on the eve of the annual meeting of the U.N. Security Council.


the conventional forces in europe treaty is considered a key arms control treaty.

The most significant treaty is the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)


Police used pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse a downtown march and rally last night by activists protesting an annual police intelligence-training seminar.

The protesters were demonstrating against the annual police intelligence-training seminar.


Strong earthquake hits western Indonesia


Toronto yesterday had 64 probable cases of SARS and nine suspect cases.

Yesterday, Toronto had 64 probable cases of SARS and eight suspect cases.


A tan dog licks a girls hand while laying down.


The original post of this article is on a very different topic.