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Karadzic Due for Plea Hearing at Hague Tribunal

Karadzic is being asked for a second time to enter a plea at a U.N. tribunal for charges of war crimes.

Karadzic is being asked for a second time to enter a plea at a U.N. tribunal for charges of war crimes.

Georgian Parliament Urges Cutting Ties with Moscow

Georgia's parliament approved a resolution calling on the government to cut diplomatic ties with Russia.

Georgia's parliament approved a resolution calling on the government to cut diplomatic ties with Russia.

Oil Falls as U.S., IEA Ready Emergency Stockpiles

Oil fell after the government and the IEA pledged to release emergency stockpiles if Gustav hurt production.

Oil fell after the government and the IEA pledged to release emergency stockpiles if Gustav hurt production.

U.S. Weighs Sanctions, Russia Nuclear Deal at Risk

Washington may consider sanctions as punishment for its military action in Georgia, the White House said.

Washington may consider sanctions as punishment for its military action in Georgia, the White House said.

Protest Rally for Nader Draws 4,000

4000 people rallied for Ralph Nader, who wants the presidential debates opened to small-party candidates.

4000 people rallied for Ralph Nader, who wants the presidential debates opened to small-party candidates.

United States

U.S. Forces Arrest Senior Iraqi Official U.S. forces arrested the deputy head of a committee that purged Iraq's government of members of Saddam Hussein's party, an ally said, but the U.S. military said he was a wanted militia leader behind a deadly Baghdad bombing.

U.S. forces arrested the deputy head of a committee that purged Iraq's government of members of Saddam Hussein's party, an ally said, but the U.S. military said he was a wanted militia leader behind a deadly Baghdad bombing.

World

Karadzic Due for Plea Hearing at Hague Tribunal Karadzic is being asked for a second time to enter a plea at a U.N. tribunal for charges of war crimes.

Karadzic is being asked for a second time to enter a plea at a U.N. tribunal for charges of war crimes.

China

Tibet’s Most Famous Female Author Summoned by Police Famous Tibetan poet and blogger Woeser questioned by police.

Famous Tibetan poet and blogger Woeser questioned by police.

Business

Oil Falls as U.S., IEA Ready Emergency Stockpiles Oil fell after the government and the IEA pledged to release emergency stockpiles if Gustav hurt production.

Oil fell after the government and the IEA pledged to release emergency stockpiles if Gustav hurt production.

Opinion

Closing Ceremony to Wash Off a Century of National Disgrace? On August 24, the 2008 Olympics came to an end, however, that night, China did not have a celebration

On August 24, the 2008 Olympics came to an end, however, that night, China did not have a celebration

Science & Technology

How Do Galaxies Grow? Astronomers have caught multiple massive galaxies in the act of merging about 4 billion years ago. This discovery, made possible by combining the power of the best ground- and space-based telescopes, uniquely supports the favoured theory of how galaxies form.

Astronomers have caught multiple massive galaxies in the act of merging about 4 billion years ago. This discovery, made possible by combining the power of the best ground- and space-based telescopes, uniquely supports the favoured theory of how galaxies form.

Arts & Entertainment

Pitt, Clooney Open Venice With Coen Brothers' Satire George Clooney and Francis McDormand star in the Coen Brothers new dark comedy “Burn After Reading.”

George Clooney and Francis McDormand star in the Coen Brothers new dark comedy “Burn After Reading.”

Health

Smoking Doubles Stroke Risk in Younger Women Younger women who smoke have more than double the risk of stroke compared to nonsmokers.

Younger women who smoke have more than double the risk of stroke compared to nonsmokers.

Life

2008 Ford Mustang GT Coupe The Mustang GT puts the thrill back into driving.

The Mustang GT puts the thrill back into driving.

Sports

2008 World Paddle Tennis Championships – Day 4 Photo Report Day four of the 2008 World Paddle Tennis Championships featured exciting quarter-final action and many very loud fans. The following are a few highlights of the day’s events.

Day four of the 2008 World Paddle Tennis Championships featured exciting quarter-final action and many very loud fans. The following are a few highlights of the day’s events.