105 killed in Iraq clashes Fighting rocked two Iraqi cities of Basra and Kut on Thursday as security forces battled Shiite militiamen for a third day in clashes that left 105 people dead, while saboteurs blew up a key oil export pipeline.
New Heathrow terminal opens Travellers on the first arrival at T5, flight BA026 from Hong Kong, reported no major problems with baggage or long queues at immigration two of the biggest causes of delays at Britains busiest airport.
Bush asks Hu to talk to the Lama President Bush telephoned President Hu Jintao of China today. The President raised his concerns about the situation in Tibet and encouraged the Chinese government to engage in substantive dialogue with the Dalai Lamas representatives, a statement by the White House said.
Chelsea joins mom to raise cash for campaign Chelsea Clinton is now trying to rope in supporters by highlighting her mothers achievements and the Democratic presidential candidates plans to boost the economy and end the Iraq war.
Man who used to be woman says hes pregnant An American married man, who used to be a woman before having gender reassignment surgery, has sparked shock and disbelief after claiming to be five months pregnant with a baby girl.
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