Xstrata drops Anglo merger plan
Mining group Xstrata drops its pursuit of rival Anglo American after many Anglo shareholders rejected a "merger of equals" proposal and demanded a premium. Full Article | Quote
Arctic Ocean to be ice-free
Global warming will leave the Arctic Ocean ice-free during the summer within 20 years, raising sea levels and harming wildlife such as seals and polar bears, a leading scientist says. Full Article
Internet freedom prevails over gag order
The withdrawal of an injunction stopping The Guardian from reporting a parliamentary question demonstrates the web's power against attempted censorship. Commentary
Britain ready to send 500 more troops to Afghanistan
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is ready to raise troop numbers in Afghanistan by 500 to 9,500, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Wednesday, providing certain conditions are met. Full Article | Video
Pakistan police targeted as attacks kill 24
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Militants launched a string of attacks on police in Lahore in the Pakistani heartland and in the troubled northwest on Thursday, killing 24 people after a week of violence in which more than 100 people died. Full Article
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First snow
Though to most parts of the northern hemisphere it's still autumn, first snowfalls are kicking off winter elsewhere.
