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	last updated: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:17:23 GMT

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 14:19:00 GMT Peugeot unions consider striking

Unions say they are considering industrial action over Peugeot's decision to sack 2,300 workers.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:20:25 GMT Italy confirms Prodi poll victory

The Italian supreme court confirms the victory of Romano Prodi in last week's contested general election.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:25:32 GMT Barrymore pool death reviewed

Police are re-examining the death of a 31-year-old man at the home of TV entertainer Michael Barrymore in 2001.

	Christian Science Monitor \| Top Stories
	last updated: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:17:24 GMT

Flap over pet projects roils GOP

The party is split over curbing spending in the face of wartime commitments and record deficits.

Why so high? Oil markets riding new currents.

A barrel of oil tops $70 - but some analysts say prices may be near a peak.

China's Hu: well liked, little known

His humility and genial persona are popular, but his status, habits, life, and advisers remain a mystery.

	NYT > Home Page
	last updated: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:17:24 GMT

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT Rove Gives Up a Post in White House Overhaul

Karl Rove, right, gave up his portfolio as senior policy coordinator to concentrate more on politics and November's midterm Congressional elections. Also, Scott McClellan resigned as spokesman.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT Pressure Increases on Iraqi Leaders

President Bush called for an end to the political "vacuum" and the acting speaker of Parliament scheduled a legislative session.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT China's Oil Needs Are High on U.S. Agenda

China's oil demand, which the U.S. has blamed in part for rising prices, will be a subject of President Hu Jintao's visit.

	U.S. News & World Report
	last updated: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:17:24 GMT

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:00:00 EST Online retirement tools you can use

Most major financial services companies now offer online retirement planning tools. Both Ameriprise and Charles Schwab, for example, offer free retirement guides, and Ameriprise adds a free retirement check-in, during which "you'll talk one on one with an adviser to assess your retirement readiness." Lincoln has 10 different retirement calculators. The tools at these and other sites typically help consumers estimate retirement income and expenses, then set savings objectives. "The goal, of course, is to encourage boomers to invest in financial products such as annuities, long-term-care insurance, and 401(k) investments," says Brent Green, author of Marketing to Leading-Edge Baby Boomers.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:00:00 EST Naming of Portman signals warmer ties to Capitol Hill

President Bush's appointment of U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman as the new White House budget director is being seen as a sign that the White House will reach out as never before to Republican members of Congress.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:00:00 EST Progress (and not) on the baseball diamond

Baseball players are much better, on the whole, than the major-leaguers I grew up watching as a kid. Even though small-market teams are at a disadvantage, the leagues are much more balanced now.

	Yahoo! News: Top Stories
	last updated: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:17:25 GMT

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:35:38 GMT White House Staff Shake-Up Continues (AP)

AP - White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove gave up some of his responsibilities and White House press secretary Scott McClellan announced his resignation Wednesday, continuing a shake-up in President Bush's administration that has already yielded a new chief of staff.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:28:49 GMT Iraq's al-Jaafari Insists He's Staying (AP)

AP - Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari stood firm Wednesday, insisting he is the Shiite nominee for a new term and to step down is "out of the question." Officials called a session of parliament to try to break the political deadlock caused by disputes over his candidacy.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:13:29 GMT Consumer Prices Jump 0.4 Percent in March (AP)

AP - Consumer prices shot up in March, reflecting higher costs for gasoline, clothing and hotel rooms, with core inflation rising by the biggest amount in a year.

	ABC News: International
	last updated: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:17:26 GMT

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:20:04 -0400 All Business? : Chinese President in U.S. Meets Bill Gates First

China, Washington State Want to Maintain Mutually Beneficial Trade Relationship

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:29:10 -0400 Russia: Iran Must Halt Uranium Enrichment

Russia Says Iran Must Halt Uranium Enrichment Activities

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:49:17 -0400 Saddam Signed Shiites' Death Sentences

Experts Authenticate Saddam's Signatures on Memos Approving Death Sentences for 148 Shiites

	Guardian Unlimited
	last updated: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:21:34 GMT

2006-04-19T16:47+00:00 Wrongful conviction payouts cut

Victims of miscarriages of justice condemn government plans to limit compensation as unjust.

2006-04-19T15:37+00:00 Bush spokesman quits

George Bush's official spokesman, Scott McClellan, has resigned.

2006-04-19T14:46+00:00 Peugeot workers threaten strike

UK: Warning of industrial action over French car giant's decision to close its UK factory.

	CNN.com
	last updated: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:17:26 GMT

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:51:35 EDT White House shake-up touches McClellan, Rove

A shake-up in President Bush's administration widened today as White House press secretary Scott McClellan announced his resignation and a senior administration official said longtime Bush confidant Karl Rove will no longer oversee policy development.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:01:00 EDT Riders freed from tram stalled 200 feet up

New York City rescue teams safely evacuated dozens of passengers early today from two tram cars stranded all night more than 200 feet above the East River. Police used rescue gondolas and a large industrial crane to retrieve the people aboard the trams. "I just told myself, 'Don't look down,'" 12-year-old Dax Maier told reporters on the ground. "I'm glad I came out fine." The tram runs from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island throughout the day in what is normally a four-minute ride across the river.

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:45:13 EDT Prosecutor seeks third Duke rape suspect

Two Duke University lacrosse team members were charged Tuesday with raping a woman hired to dance at a team party. Investigators were trying to identify a third suspect, a prosecutor said. "It had been my hope to be able to charge all three of the assailants at the same time," said District Attorney Mike Nifong.

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