Archive for February, 2009

British ‘careless’ with liberties

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British people have been "careless" with their civil liberties, but that is beginning to change, the former shadow home affairs minister says. Read more..

‘Early Leonardo portrait’ found

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A newly-discovered sketch found in one of Leonardo Da Vinci's notebooks could be an early self-portrait, say scientists. Read more..

Terrorism Suspect Headed to U.S. Court

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President Obama directed military officials to transfer suspected al-Qaeda sleeper agent Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri into the custody of U.S. law enforcement yesterday, reversing a Bush-era order that essentially kept ... Read more..

U.S. May Boycott U.N. Racism Conference Over Document

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NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The Obama administration has said it will boycott a major U.N. conference on racism scheduled for April unless significant changes are made to the draft ... Read more..

As Task Force Debuts, Some Ask: Who Is Middle Class?

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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 27 -- Commentators left and right have reacted with awe to the ambition and transformative potential of President Obama's economic blueprint. But the debut of Vice President ... Read more..

Top Officials Expand The Dialogue on Race

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When the country's racial chasms seemed to threaten President Obama's election, his team had to tread carefully. A month into his administration, the tone has changed. Top officials are engaging ... Read more..

Obama Sets Timetable for Iraq Withdrawal, Calling It Part of Broader Middle East Strategy

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President Obama yesterday fulfilled a campaign promise by setting a date for the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraq, declaring that while the country they will leave behind will ... Read more..

Talking shop

Friday, February 27th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Fast forward for web retailers Read more..

Mobile movies

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Kevin Spacey talks about making short films for phones Read more..

Net TV plans get Trust scrutiny

Friday, February 27th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Plans to make net-based catch-up TV services accessible via set-top boxes are being scrutinised by the BBC Trust. Read more..

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