BANGKOK, Dec. 5, 2008 (Reuters) Thais marked King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 81st birthday on Friday in a solemn mood, concerned for the health of the aging monarch and worried as well over Thailand's debilitating political deadlock. ... > full story
SINGAPORE, Nov. 25, 2008 (Reuters) Singapore Airlines will cancel all its flights to and from Bangkok on Wednesday, after anti-government protesters occupied the international airport in the Thai capital. The airline said efforts will be made to reaccommodate customers on flights when security stabilizes and flights resume, with an assessment to be made later on flights beyond Wednesday. ... > full story
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 5, 2008 (Reuters) Mexican Interior Minister Juan Camilo Mourino, an ally of President Felipe Calderon, died on Tuesday when a small plane he was traveling in crashed into evening rush hour traffic in Mexico City. ... > full story
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She's Got A Ticket To Ride ... Into Space Nov. 12, 2008 (Information Week) A story out of France Wednesday might have been ripped from the pages of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Only this time the prize is space ...
Meet the world's best bottoms Nov. 12, 2008 (The Press, New Zealand) A woman from Brazil and a man from France can claim to own the best bottoms on the planet after winning a derriere competition in Paris.. . ...
Zero gravity for the masses Nov. 12, 2008 (ITV) Would-be astronauts will soon be able to experience zero gravity flights for a mere 3,000 euros (£2,450).. . The European Space Agency's ambitions ...
McComas reaches dream of sheriff Nov. 5, 2008 (Herald-Dispatch, West Virginia) Tom McComas accomplished his dream to become Cabell County sheriff Tuesday with help from nearly 20,000 voters, according to unofficial vote ...