Chile reveals mine rescue timing
An attempt to rescue 33 Chilean miners trapped deep underground could begin at midnight on Tuesday (0300 GMT). bbc.co.uk |
Banks seize 288K homes in Q3, but challenges await
By ALEX VEIGA 2010-10-14T10:24:35ZLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lenders seized more U.S. homes this summer than in any three-month stretch since the housing market began to bust in 2006. But many of the foreclosures may be challenged in court later because of allegations that banks evicted people without reading the documents.... hosted.ap.org |
Rural broadband to survive cuts
The government announces the location of the rural areas that will pilot super-fast broadband, part-funded by the BBC. bbc.co.uk |
Phoenician ship ends Africa trip
The replica of a Phoenician ship from 600BC has arrived home in western Syria after a two-year voyage circumnavigating the coast of Africa. bbc.co.uk |
Olympic Skier Is a Hero to Diabetics
Can extreme amounts of exercise help manage diabetes? U.S. Olympic skier Kris Freeman was told to quit racing when he was diagnosed, but kept at it and turned the question on its head. online.wsj.com |