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Deadly bridge collapse in Andorra  
A bridge under construction collapses in Andorra, killing at least three workers, officials say.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-08 01:33 Updated: 2009-11-08 00:50 Category: Europe -
Rail line hit by driver shortage  
The rail service on an entire route into London's Kings Cross station is cancelled for the day because there are not enough drivers.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-08 01:33 Updated: 2009-11-08 01:23 Category: England -
Scheme 'can cut extra emissions'  
A new business scheme could slash energy bills and cut carbon emissions by 50% more than anticipated, a study will claim.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-08 01:33 Updated: 2009-11-08 00:52 Category: Science & Environment -
Law change call for Scottish space bases  
A law change is needed before Scotland can be considered as a launch site for commercial space flights, Virgin Galactic says.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-08 01:33 Updated: 2009-11-07 23:33 Category: Scotland -
Hungary's loss  
Remembering WWII victims of Soviet labour camps
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-08 01:33 Updated: 2009-11-07 12:35 Category: From Our Own Correspondent -
Behind the Wheel | Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport: Pinnacle of the Past, Just $2.1 Million  
For that price, a rare species of car owner gets a rocket that gleams across the planet’s surface faster than any true production automobile that has come before.
'NYT > Most E-Mailed' Received: 2009-11-08 01:32 Updated: 2009-11-06 15:06 Category: AutomobilesReviewsBugatti Motors -
Many 'against student fee rise'  
Most people are opposed to raising the fees students in England pay for their university tuition, a survey suggests.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-08 00:32 Updated: 2009-11-08 00:03 Category: Education -
Hedging bets  
How Pakistan allows the Afghan Taliban to thrive
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-08 00:32 Updated: 2009-11-07 21:51 Category: South Asia -
Uphill struggle  
Mixed response at G20 to Britain's transaction tax idea
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-08 00:32 Updated: 2009-11-07 23:55 Category: Business -
Latest Snow Leopard Developer Build Breaks Hackintosh Support... Again [Hackintosh]  
Enough with the back and forth already, Apple. If you're going to kill Atom support then just kill it. Don't toy with us, taking and giving like some sort of merciless god. The video above shows what happens if you try to boot the latest 10.6.2 developer build on a Hackintosh. As you can see, not ...
'Gizmodo' Received: 2009-11-08 00:31 Updated: 2009-11-07 23:30 Category: Hackintosh AppleAtomIntelIntelAtomOs XOsX10.6.2SnowLeopardVideo -
Climate Success in Copenhagen  
Alex Steffen: A quick note. Several people have asked me recently about Copenhagen and COP-15, and whether the summit isn't a failure from the start, since it...
'Worldchanging: Bright Green' Received: 2009-11-08 00:31 Updated: 2009-11-07 22:00 -
How Real is Our Ability to Control the Weather?  
WorldChanging Team: Chinese scientists claim to be able to control the weather. But is so-called geoengineering more than wishful thinking? And, if so, should we be...
'Worldchanging: Bright Green' Received: 2009-11-08 00:31 Updated: 2009-11-07 22:00 -
US launches 'Twin Towers' warship  
The USS New York, a warship built with steel salvaged from the World Trade Center, goes into service.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-07 23:31 Updated: 2009-11-07 23:01 Category: Americas -
Swiss Muslims open mosque doors  
Swiss mosques open their doors to the public - ahead of a vote on whether to ban the construction of minarets.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-07 23:31 Updated: 2009-11-07 22:33 Category: Europe -
Hoaxer impersonating Brazilian president interviewed on radio  
A hoaxer pretending to be Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was interviewed by some Portuguese-language radio stations before being found out.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-07 23:31 Updated: 2009-11-07 22:47 Category: Americas -
Afghan focus at remembrance event  
The sacrifices of UK troops in Afghanistan was the focus of the Festival of Remembrance attended by the Queen.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-07 23:31 Updated: 2009-11-07 22:47 Category: UK -
Mirror group shuts pension scheme  
Newspaper group Trinity Mirror has announced the closure of its final salary pension scheme to all members.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-07 23:31 Updated: 2009-11-07 22:05 Category: Business -
Camorra boss arrested in Naples  
Italian police arrest influential mafia boss Luigi Esposito - the latest in a string of Camorra bosses held recently.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-07 23:31 Updated: 2009-11-07 22:10 Category: Europe -
Nokia Booklet 3G Landing November 15 at Best Buy [Nokia]  
We knew the the place and the price, just needed to know when the party starts. You can grab a pre-order for the $600 netbook ($300 with two-year contract) at Best Buy and pick it up November 15. [Engadget]
'Gizmodo' Received: 2009-11-07 23:31 Updated: 2009-11-07 22:30 Category: Nokia attBestBuyNokiaBookletNokiaBooklet3g -
Live - Haye v Valuev  
Britain's David Haye takes on WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev in Nuremberg.
'BBC News | News Front Page | World E' Received: 2009-11-07 22:32 Updated: 2009-11-07 21:29 Category: Boxing -