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Iran Reports 4,000 Nuclear Centrifuges Working

Iran has 4,000 nuclear centrifuges at work enriching uranium, an official said in remarks published on Friday.

Iran has 4,000 nuclear centrifuges at work enriching uranium, an official said in remarks published on Friday.

Spanair Almost Switched Jet Just Before Crash

Spanair had considered replacing a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 jet just an hour it crashed last week.

Spanair had considered replacing a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 jet just an hour it crashed last week.

Obama Accepts Nomination

Senator Barack Obama has formally accepted the nomination as the Democratic candidate for president.

Senator Barack Obama has formally accepted the nomination as the Democratic candidate for president.

McCain Picks Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin as Running Mate

Ina surprise move, Republican candidate John McCain chose Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his running mate.

Ina surprise move, Republican candidate John McCain chose Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his running mate.

United States

Perspectives: Obama Supporters Speak Up On the last day of the Democratic National Convention, The Epoch Times was on the streets was finding out why Obama supporters want to see their candidate in the Oval Office.

On the last day of the Democratic National Convention, The Epoch Times was on the streets was finding out why Obama supporters want to see their candidate in the Oval Office.

World

Indian Villagers Desperate as Floods Spread The worst flooding in fifty years has killed 85 in eastern India, while hunger and disease worsen the suffering.

The worst flooding in fifty years has killed 85 in eastern India, while hunger and disease worsen the suffering.

China

Dim Sum: Traditionally Exquisite Delicacies The Chinese words “dim sum” no longer sound exotic to the open-minded citizens of Hamburg, Germany. How did these miniature, dough-filled pockets conquer the city?

The Chinese words “dim sum” no longer sound exotic to the open-minded citizens of Hamburg, Germany. How did these miniature, dough-filled pockets conquer the city?

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

Does Memory Reside Outside the Brain? Evidence suggests that our minds might exist within a morphogenic field.

Evidence suggests that our minds might exist within a morphogenic field.

Arts & Entertainment

Theater Review: ‘Désir’ Combining breathtaking acrobatics with bewitching sensuality, a bit of the risqué, and some humor to leaven it all out, the world premiere of "Désir" casts an enjoyable spell as part of Spiegelworld 2008.

Combining breathtaking acrobatics with bewitching sensuality, a bit of the risqué, and some humor to leaven it all out, the world premiere of "Désir" casts an enjoyable spell as part of Spiegelworld 2008.

Health

Spices Lessen Consequences of High Blood Sugar People with diabetes may want to start spicing up their diets.

People with diabetes may want to start spicing up their diets.

Life

This Paradise, Bali Every thought, word, and movement, and every dress and costume are dedications to an almighty creator.

Every thought, word, and movement, and every dress and costume are dedications to an almighty creator.

Sports

U.S. Open Tennis—Venus Strolls Into Third Round Venus Williams eased into the third round despite a lacklustre performance sprinkled with unforced errors.

Venus Williams eased into the third round despite a lacklustre performance sprinkled with unforced errors.