Jericho unveils massive ancient mosaic
By KARIN LAUB 2010-10-10T17:19:32ZJERICHO, West Bank (AP) -- Visitors to ancient Jericho Sunday got a rare glimpse at what archaeologists here say is the largest carpet mosaic in the Middle East, measuring nearly 900 square meters (9,700 square feet).... hosted.ap.org |
Drug Violence Spurs Cemex to Action
Cement giant Cemex is lending a hand in an effort to rescue Monterrey, Mexico's northern business capital, from the drug-related violence that has engulfed it. online.wsj.com |
PayPal growth lifts eBay profits
Online marketplace eBay reports better-than-expected profits, boosted by growth in its payment service PayPal. bbc.co.uk |
Athens building felled in planned blast
A building in downtown Athens has been demolished in a controlled explosion, to make way for a new square in a deprived area facing major problems. bbc.co.uk |
Canadian Pair Win Ice-Dancing Gold
Canada renewed its romance with skates as Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won a gold medal for ice dancing by performing a love story of their own. online.wsj.com |