TODAY WORLD NEWS: 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Bugatti To Set A World Land Speed Record

The Bugatti Veyron wretched on to the scene in 2005, its 8-litre W16 engine delivering 736kW, or knocking on the door of 1000bhp. But that wasn't enough for Bugatti. Even then it was scheduling an engine with more power. Now, five years down the track, it wants to round off the Veyron's limited production run of 300 variants with something unique.The last 40 Veyron examples to be built will run with the reworked W16 that Bugatti used to set...

Live Tiger Cub Rescued From Luggage

The 31-year-old Thai national, whose identity has not been exposed by Thai authorities, was planned to board a Mahan Air flight to Iran. But when she was seen fraught with a large bag at check-in, airport officials decided to x-ray her luggage.The x-rays discovered the tranquilized tiger cub among stuffed-tiger toys, according to a statement released by TRAFFIC, a wildlife trade monitoring network. Officials are investigating whether the cub...

JetBlue Airplane Caught Fire In California Airport

Fifteen people suffered minor injuries when a Jet Blue airplane made a hard land at Sacramento International Airport in Northern California on Thursday, authorities said.The landing forced the emigration of 87 passengers and five crew members via inflatable slides, Airport spokeswoman Gina Swankie said.The passengers were then loaded on buses and waited on the runway to go to a terminal, Swankie said."A Jet Blue spokesman told me that the...

New World Record Likely To Be Created At World Bog Championships

A NEW WORLD record time is thought to have been set at this year’s World Bog Snorkelling Championships in Powys.Dan Morgan, from Brecon, completed the event at Llanwrtyd Wells in 1 minute 30.06 seconds, beating last year’s record of 1 min 38.15 seconds. The official time will be established by organisers later today.Up to 140 people from across the world were opposing at the annual event, where contestants have to avoid conventional swimming...

Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again For Second Time

Mount Sinabung on the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Monday erupted for a second time, forcing more than 20,000 people to stay in evacuation centres, officials said. The Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre said Sinabung’s second eruption occurred at 6:30 am (2330 GMT Sunday), belching a editorial of smoke up to 2,000 metres into the sky.The 2,451-metre-high volcano erupted for the first time in more than four centuries early...

Boom In China Wheat Market After Australian Deregulation

China, the world's largest grain producer, has shown an amplified interest in Australian wheat. In the nine months to the end of June, Australian wheat exports to China were triple the sales made in the prior financial year (2008-09).Commodity analyst Malcolm Bartholomaeus says deregulation of wheat exports has played a main role. "Under the old arrangements, it would emerge that AWB used to deal with either just one government-backed industry...

LG Launches The World’s Thinnest 3D OLED TV

Today at the IFA exhibition in Berlin, LG has debuted the world’s thinnest OLED (organic light emitting diode) TV, measuring just 2.9mm, according to Crave Asia. The thin OLED sets have been around while the 2007 introduction of the Sony XEL-1, but the LG model has the added advantage of 3D playback.There is a catch though. No official price has been given so far for the set, but it will likely be expensive. Jaw droppingly luxurious. The Chaebol...

Crop Threatening Oriental Fruit Flies Found In Pinellas

The discovery of two tiny fruit flies in Safety Harbor has sparked a big reaction from state agriculture officials. That's because two Oriental fruit flies were found in an ensnare in Safety Harbor.The find is significant because officials call the Oriental fruit fly "one of the most solemn of the world's fruit fly pests." They say it attacks more than 100 dissimilar fruits, including citrus, apples, guava, mango, tomatoes and peppers.The...

Superbugs Kills Babies In A Leading Hospital

University College Hospital has one of the UK’s most excellent neonatal units, but, currently is under the attack by superbugs. Because of the superbug increase in the neonatal unit, at least three newborn infants have died and 12 babies are reported to be infected.The babies were three months old and were undergoing treatment in the contemporary intensive care unit of the hospital. According to the minutes of the meeting at the hospital held...

2010 Aston Martin DBS - Volante

The 2010 Aston Martin DBS coupe and DBS Volante convertible are evolutions of the DB9 sportscar, with distinct bodywork and even more of a racing heritage. The Volante's bruising V-12 engine is a 6.0-liter V-12 that exhales 510 horsepower and twists out 420 pound-feet of torque, which gets shuttled to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. With either, Aston Martin says the Volante dashes to 60 mph...

2010 Lexus SC 430 - Review Summary

The 2010 Lexus SC 430 retractable hardtop roadster sports a bulbous body with a power folding hardtop, a big V-8, and a six-speed automatic transmission, and returns for the model year with just a handful of minor changes. It's a surprising return, since the aging sporty convertible has essentially been replaced in the Lexus lineup by the smaller, less expensive Lexus IS 250 C and 350 C convertibles.A 4.3-liter, 288-horsepower V-8 powers the SC...

2010 Mazda MAZDA3 - Review Summary

The completely restyled 2010 Mazda Mazda3 definitely makes a statement, and while most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com love the new look, a couple of reviewers aren't yet sold on the Mazda3 2010's reworked sheetmetal.The 2010 Mazda3 is an affordable compact from Mazda that is available as a "four-door sedan and four-door hatchback (a so-called five-door)," according to USA Today. The 2010 Mazda3 boasts a completely new look compared to its...

2010 Lexus RX 350 - Review Summary

The 2010 Lexus RX 350 represents the next generation of the RX Lexus lineup, but the styling hasn't changed too drastically. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that the exterior of the 2010 Lexus RX 350 still carves the same conservative, middle-of-the-road profile that Lexus is known for. Some reviewers aren't very impressed; Jalopnik says that Lexus "managed to take a boring but tidy SUV and crank the snooze up to 11." Others, however, appreciate...

2011 Hyundai Sonata - - 2.0T Turbo - Hybrid

The BasicsIt’s true in cars as it’s true in politics—to rise above the clutter, you need to make a dramatic statement. While Hyundai won’t be telling anyone it can “see Russia from its house!” anytime soon, it’s given its mainstream, mid-size Sonata a refreshing new look and a new mission.The goal: to dislodge some Nissan Altima and Ford Fusion buyers (along with shoppers considering the Camry, Malibu and Accord) and bring them into the Hyundai fold.So,...

2010 Ford F-150 - Review Summary

Few would argue that the latest generation of Ford’s venerable F-150 pickup is understated, and with the introduction of the edgy new Ford F-150 SVT Raptor high-performance off-road edition, the truck lineup is more pronounced than ever.The 2010 Ford F-150 is Ford’s signature pickup truck, a workplace mainstay that has been among the best-selling vehicles in the country for decades. One of the keys to the F-150’s staying power is its incredible versatility...

2010 Kia Soul - Review Summary

Just when you thought funky imports like the Scion lineup, the Nissan Versa, and the Honda Fit couldn't get any stranger, Kia comes along with the 2010 Kia Soul to renew your faith in the ability of the big Asian automakers to churn out an endless array of quirky vehicles. Unlike some of the aforementioned vehicles that received lukewarm receptions, the new Soul Kia seems to strike all the right chords in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com.The...

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

UK industrial output sees surprise fall in April

UK industrial output fell unexpectedly in April, but economists have said the figures should not be a cause for concern. Output fell by 0.4% compared with March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, whereas a rise of 0.4% had been forecast. It was the first fall in monthly production since January. Experts said the drop should be...

China's inflation rate rises but economic output slows

The inflation rate in China has surpassed the government's 3% target, creating a policy dilemma for Beijing. The annual rate of consumer price inflation rose to 3.1% in May, the National Bureau of Statistics said. More importantly, producer price inflation - the cost of goods at the factory gate - hit 7.1%.But industrial output slowed, leaving the...

US consumer data for May give mixed signals for economy

A surprise drop in US retail sales in May was followed by a jump in June consumer confidence. Sales were down 1.2% compared with April - the first drop in eight months. Economists had expected a 0.4% rise. But a consumer confidence index rose to 75.5 in June versus an expected 74.5.The two data releases came in quick succession, and puzzled stock markets,...

Japan PM Naoto Kan warns of 'collapse' under debt pile

Japan is at "risk of collapse" under its huge debt mountain, the country's new prime minister has said. Naoto Kan, in his first major speech since taking over, said Japan needed a financial restructuring to avert a Greece-style crisis. "Our country's outstanding public debt is huge... our public finances have become the worst of any developed country,"...

UK business confidence sees 'record drop'

Business confidence among UK firms has seen its biggest drop since 1995 due to the government's rhetoric on spending cuts, a survey suggests. The Business Trends survey from accountants BDO fell to 97 in May from 103.3 the previous month - the largest drop since the survey began.BDO said economic growth forecasts for this year and next now need to...

Japan manufacturers 'more upbeat'

Optimism among big Japanese manufacturers has grown in the past three months, a study said. The results suggested large manufacturers had shaken off fears of the euro debt crisis and the strengthening yen, according to analysts. However the outlook for the Japanese economy remains uncertain.Last week Japan's new prime minister said the country was...

India inflation rate rises to two year high

Indian inflation has risen to a two-year-high, raising the possibility of interest rate rises. The wholesale price index rose to 10.16% in May, the highest since 2008. Rising food and fuel costs have pushed the rate well above forecasts, which were nearer 9%. The government says prices will come down soon.The rise in the inflation rate comes after...

Germany's Merkel wary of French EU vision

The French and German leaders are meeting in Berlin to try to narrow their differences over economic policy ahead of an EU summit on Thursday. Chancellor Angela Merkel was initially expected to meet French President Nicolas Sarkozy last week. The delay fuelled speculation about a big rift.Correspondents say France is keen to launch regular summits...

Oil price jumps on recovery hopes

The price of oil has jumped sharply to above $75 a barrel as rising stock markets helped to boost confidence in the global economic recovery. US light crude rose by more than $2, or 3%, a barrel, to $75.90, before slipping slightly. Brent was up $1.8 a barrel to $76.13, before falling back. Strong eurozone industrial production figures helped to push...

Greek government bonds downgraded by Moody's

Greek government bonds have been downgraded four notches to "junk" status by Moody's credit rating agency. The agency said there was still "considerable uncertainty" surrounding the impact of measures introduced to cut the country's high budget deficit. Greece is looking to slash its deficit from 14% of GDP to 3% by 2014. But Moody's said...

Fiscal watchdog downgrades UK growth forecast

The new independent fiscal watchdog has downgraded the economic growth projections for the UK economy. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicts the economy will expand 2.6% in 2011, down from the 3% to 3.5% estimate given in Labour's last Budget. The lower figure will likely increase the impetus of the coalition government to cut public spending, as lower growth means fewer tax revenues. Yet the OBR also says the deficit and...

Harry Potter star Grint says new film was 'quite scary'

Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint has admitted that he found the idea of working on another movie set "scary" after working on the blockbuster series for so long. The 21-year-old was talking ahead of the release of new comedy Wild Target, which he stars in with Bill Nighy and Emily Blunt. He told Newsbeat: "It was quite an intimidating prospect to be on another set really, away from a crew that I'd grown up with. "To be out of that bubble...

Amedeo Modigliani sculpture sells for 43.2m euros

A sculpted limestone head by Amedeo Modigliani has sold for 43.2m euros (£35.8m) at Christie's auction house in Paris - a record for the artist. The piece, created between 1910 and 1912 and depicting an elongated face with almond-shaped eyes, was bought by an anonymous telephone bidder. The Italian artist switched from sculpture to painting...

Rare Rabindranath Tagore paintings sold in the UK

A collection of rare paintings by the Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore has sold for more than £1.5m ($2.2m) at an auction in Britain. The collection has been described by Sotheby's auctioneers as "arguably the most important group of works by Tagore ever to appear at an auction". The 12 paintings by Tagore were sold by the Dartington Hall Trust charity. So far the buyers of the pictures - certain to attract huge interest in India - have...

Killers man unveils 'lonely' debut

The Killers Brandon Flowers is to release his debut solo album The Killers singer Brandon Flowers has said his first solo album started out as a new Killers album and that making it was a "lonely" process. Flamingo, recorded over the past year, will be released in the autumn, after the first single Crossfire comes out in September. Flowers has enlisted the help of a string of collaborators including...

Superdrug pulls Katie Price perfume

Reality TV star Katie Price's perfume has been pulled from Superdrug's shelves because of "ethical" reasons. It follows a report in The Observer newspaper claiming Indian workers making the bottles were paid less than the minimum wage. A spokeswoman for the high street shop said that because of their "robust ethical trading policy" it had been decided...

BBC receives 545 vuvuzela complaints over World Cup

The BBC has received 545 complaints about the sound of vuvuzela horns during its World Cup coverage. The corporation is considering showing coverage that cuts out the noise of vuvuzelas on its red button service. On Monday, World Cup organisers ruled out a stadium ban on the plastic horns, which can reach 130 decibels, following complaints from players...

Robbie Earle sacked over World Cup tickets

ITV World Cup pundit Robbie Earle has been sacked by the broadcaster after tickets for his family and friends were passed on to a third party. ITV said a "substantial number" of tickets for the Denmark v Holland match on Monday had been passed on, breaching Fifa rules. It has been claimed a block of tickets were used by a Dutch company for an "ambush...

Chris Dercon becomes Tate Modern head

Belgian Chris Dercon has been appointed head of London's Tate Modern art gallery, replacing Vincente Todoli who has held the post for seven years. The 52-year-old, who has run Munich's Haus der Kunst since 2003, said the job is "an incredibly inspiring challenge". Dercon, who has held numerous art directorships over 20 years, added he was "thrilled"...

Speculators betting on movie success

Box office hits could provide money-making opportunities to speculators Market traders who usually speculate on the price of oil or the value of the pound have found something new to bet on - movie releases. Following US regulatory approval, a new exchange is to begin offering traders the chance to bet on the success of the latest cinematic productions. Investors will enter into contracts betting on how much money a given film will make in...

Michael Jackson's doctor free to practise

The doctor accused of giving Michael Jackson a lethal dose of anaesthetic will be allowed to work in California as he awaits trial, a court has ruled. During a brief procedural hearing, a Los Angeles judge said he did not have the authority to ban Dr Conrad Murray. Members of the popstar's family were inside court to hear the ruling. Dr Murray, 57, denies involuntary manslaughter of Jackson, who died last June. A preliminary hearing has...

Ryan Seacrest stalker jailed for maximum sentence

Seacrest took out a restraining order against Uzomah A man who stalked American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has been sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to stay away from the star for 10 years. Chidi Uzomah, 26, who did not speak during the sentencing hearing, had previously pleaded no contest. He has been in jail since his June 2009 arrest after being stopped by security at cable network E! in Los Angeles, where Seacrest was recording...

Gary Coleman's cremation is delayed by judge

Coleman was living with Price at the time of his death US actor Gary Coleman's remains are not to be cremated until after Wednesday so his ex-girlfriend has time to see his body, a US judge has ruled. The former Diff'rent Strokes star died of a brain haemorrhage last month after a fall at his home in Utah. His ex-wife Shannon Price and former girlfriend Anna Gray are in a dispute over control of his estate.Ms Price divorced Coleman in 2008...

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