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German saved after buried in China's earthquake (AP)


Sat, 17 May 2008 08:13:12 GMT

Soldiers evacuate the victims on a landslide-blocked road at Yingxiu Township in the epicenter Wenchuan in Aba Prefecture of southwest China's Sichuan province, Friday, May 16, 2008. China struggled to bury its dead and help tens of thousands of injured and homeless on Friday when a powerful aftershock brought new havoc four days after an earthquake. (AP Photo/Color China Photo)AP - A German tourist and a 52-year-old man were rescued Saturday — nearly five days after being buried by a powerful earthquake that ravaged China's Sichuan province, state media reported.



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Bush pivots to Arab side of Mideast peace dispute (AP)


Sat, 17 May 2008 07:55:38 GMT

Saudi King Abdullah (R) and US President George W. Bush (L) listen to the US national anthem during the latter's arrival ceremony at King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh. Bush pressed Saudi Arabia to raise oil output on Friday, but the world's biggest crude exporter said global supply is balanced with demand.(AFP/Jim Watson)AP - President Bush is pivoting to the Arab side of the Mideast peace dispute, and he may well get a less glowing reception than he did in Israel earlier this week.



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UAW, American Axle reach deal that may end strike (AP)


Sat, 17 May 2008 07:22:32 GMT

In this Friday, May 9, 2008 file photo, an American Axle & Manufacturing and Local 235 employee takes a break from the picket line outside American Axle & Manufacturing on in Detroit. A person briefed on the talks said Friday, May 16, 2008 the United Auto Workers have reached an agreement with American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. that could end an 11-week strike. (AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza)AP - About 3,600 workers at American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. will find out soon whether a new contract was worth 80 days without a company paycheck.



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Late Senator figures in 2008 presidential furor (AP)


Sat, 17 May 2008 08:06:27 GMT

This 1936 file photo shows Idaho U.S. Sen. William Borah. Being dead since 1940 hasn't kept Sen. Borah from being inserted squarely into 2008 presidential politics after Democratic candidate Barack Obama took issue with President Bush's borrowing of a quote from Borah Thursday, May 15, 2008 in his speech to the Israeli Knesset. (AP Photo)AP - Being dead since 1940 hasn't kept Idaho U.S. Sen. William Borah from being inserted squarely into 2008 presidential politics after Democratic candidate Barack Obama took issue with President Bush's borrowing of a quote from Borah.



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The Battle of the Green cars (Radio Singapore International)

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:26:04 GMT
Welcome to Frontiers with me, Loretta Foo. After producing one of the most essential commodities around the world for years, the automobile industry is facing an uncertain future.
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Racing to make 'green' cars (Baltimore Sun)

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:47:59 GMT
A slew of tiny car companies is springing up in Europe, U.S.
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Israel gets first look at prototype of revolutionary electric car (The Auto Channel)

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:28:57 GMT
Tel Aviv March 11, 2008; The AP reported that Israelis got a first demonstration Sunday of the electric car that developers hope will revolutionize transportation in the country and serve as a pilot for the rest of the world.
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News In Brief (AutoExpress)

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:09:02 GMT
Artega sets sights on Cayman as stunning V6 coupé comes to UK It's Porsche’s worst nightmare! German brand Artega plans to take on the Cayman when production of its GT begins later this summer.
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Recent Blog Posts


Green is the new black as sales of environmentally friendly cars hit the roof in Sweden.
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Okay. I will admit it. I’m not a believer in “global warming” and I frankly see most of the “going green” campaigns as a marketing gimmick. However, that being said, there is something being a responsible global citizen and if “going ...
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Really, Green Cars!
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Car enthusiasts aren't always known for their environmental leanings, but attitudes are beginning to shift in a big way; here are eight green cars that are either available today, or will be available soon.
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Google News



True colours
Top Gear, UK - 14 hours ago
Apparently people with black, dark blue or silver cars have the most consistent mood, while those driving orange, red, bright yellow or green cars have the ...

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Green cars hit record highs
The Local, Sweden - 19 hours ago
Sales of green cars hit a record high during the year's first quarter. According to a survey done by BIL Sweden, Stockholm county tops the number of green ...

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News In Brief
AutoExpress, UK - 23 hours ago
... increase traffic on London’s streets, as owners of high-emissions vehicles switch to cheaper-to-run city cars, argue campaigners at Clean Green Cars. ...

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Auto Racing: Weather cooperates, speedway gets busy
Gary Post Tribune, IN - 23 hours ago
... fastest on the day, quite a solid outing considering that all of the Penske, Target Chip Ganassi and Andretti-Green cars participated in practice. ...

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