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Ukraine: Is she next?

President Viktor Yanukovych’s administration says law enforcers are finally cracking down on corruption. But the main targets are people close to former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who claims political persecution. She will lead an opposition rally on Sept. 7 outside of parliament.

Fugitive former minister: ‘I’m not afraid of anything’

Former Economy Minister Bohdan Danylyshyn refuses to disclose his location, but says his not hiding.

Burning Rubber: Fires Spark Ferrari Recall

Ferrari’s newest supercar has been recalled after several vehicles were reported to have spontaneously burst into flames.

The Geek’s Guide to Hurricane Tracking

Hurricane season in the Atlantic is heating up. The first major storm of 2010, Earl, has already grazed the Caribbean and could wallop the east coast of the U.S. later this week. Behind it, more tropical waves are skittering off Africa and heading for the open seas.

Smoked cannabis reduces chronic pain

Patients reported better sleep quality as the THC content increased.

China Plans To Mine the Yellow Sea Floor

Engineers have started to design the research base whose initial construction cost is estimated to reach 495 million yuan.

Complete list of Emmy winners from show

Partial list of winners at Sunday’s 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Pakistan not aware of threats to foreigners

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah has addressed reports of threats to international aid workers helping with flood relief efforts in Pakistan.

Computer Scientists Demonstrate Vulnerabilities in India’s Voting Machines

Because electtions in Inda are conducted almost exclusively using electronic voting machines, this research contains important lessons for Indian elections.

Swine flue vaccine may cause narcolepsy

The European Medicines Agency is investigating whether there is a link between narcolepsy and a swine flu vaccine.

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