Aussies: Kyoto Should Have Been Ratified
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Australia should have ratified the Kyoto Protocol on reducing greenhouse gas emissions years ago instead of becoming isolated on the issue along with the United States, two former Cabinet officials said.... hosted.ap.org
Hong Kong wild bird tests positive for H5N1
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A wild magpie robin in Hong Kong has tested positive for the H5N1 birdflu virus, the government said in a statement on Friday. feeds.reuters.com
PM to allow free vote on 'ethical' aspects of embryo bill
Gordon Brown today moved to avert damaging cabinet resignations over the fertilisation and embryology bill by offering MPs a free vote on the 'ethical' aspects of the legislation guardian.co.uk
UN Climate Chief: US Election May Help
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The U.N. climate chief said Thursday he is encouraged by the climate views of the three contenders in the U.S. presidential election.... hosted.ap.org
Microsoft keeps silence on Yahoo deal after deadline passes
U.S. software giant Microsoft Corp. Tuesday continued to keep silence on its bid to acquire Yahoo Inc., three days after the deadline Microsoft had given to the major internet search engine to come to an agreement. There has been n ... english.people.com.cn