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Czechs down but not out after Lithuania loss
4:20 am Eastern | Sports
Infuriation and a steely resolve to bounce back were Jaroslav Plašil's overriding emotions after the Czech Republic suffered a surprise 1-0 home defeat by Group I rivals Lithuania.read more »
Universe Chaotic From Very Beginning Say Physicists
4:06 am Eastern | SciTech
Seven years ago Northwestern University physicist Adilson E. Motter conjectured that the expansion of the universe at the time of the big bang was highly chaotic. Now he and a colleague say they have proven it using rigorous mathematical arguments.read more »
Asteroids Will Make Earth Near Miss Wednesday Says NASA
3:29 am Eastern | USA News
NASA says two asteroids discovered just three days ago will pass within the moon's distance from Earth on Wednesday, with one coming as close as 49,000km.read more »
Croatia hope for better as Greece prove point
3:15 am Eastern | World
Captain Darijo Srna told UEFA.com he hoped "the fans will not be too disappointed" by Croatia's 0-0 draw with Greece, a result his opponent Giorgos Karagounis called a "great success".read more »
Jacobsen relieved after Denmark come good
3:13 am Eastern | Sports
Defender Lars Jacobsen told UEFA.com "the atmosphere was one of relief more than happiness" after Thomas Kahlenberg's added-time goal secured his Denmark side victory over Iceland.read more »
Turkey's flying start has Hiddink rejoicing
3:04 am Eastern | Sports
Guus Hiddink could "only rejoice" after a 3-2 win against Belgium maintained Turkey's perfect Group A start, and said he is now "looking forward to meeting Germany in Berlin".read more »
Stoch staggered as Slovakia win in Russia
2:35 am Eastern | Sports
Miroslav Stoch reflected on "a great goal and a great victory" after his fine strike gave Slovakia a 1-0 Group B win in Russia, telling UEFA.com: "If we drew it would have been good for us."read more »
World Population Estimate: 6,867,440,968 at 04:33 UTC (EST+5) Sep 08, 2010
12:23 am Eastern | USA News
US Population Estimate: 310,193,630 at 04:33 UTC (EST+5) Sep 08, 2010
12:23 am Eastern | World
The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
7:48 pm Eastern | USA News
DATE: September 7, 2010 4:33:52 PM PDT
The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spillread more »Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - September 7, 2010
6:06 pm Eastern | USA News
Philip J. Crowley Assistant SecretaryDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC September 7, 2010 INDEX:DEPARTMENTread more »
Brighi extends Roma contract
7 Sep 17:44 | World
Matteo Brighi has added two years to his AS Roma contract, the midfielder now committed to the Giallorossi until 2014 – a decade after his first joined the capital club.read more »
Spain made to suffer in Argentina
7 Sep 17:43 | World
Argentina 4-1 SpainLionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuaín and Carlos Tévez all hit first-half efforts as the world and European champions experienced a rare defeat.read more »
Ukraine continue unbeaten run
7 Sep 17:29 | World
Ukraine 2-1 ChileGoals from Yaroslav Rakitskiy and Olexandr Aliyev earned the UEFA EURO 2012 co-hosts a narrow win.read more »
France revive but Portugal malaise goes on
7 Sep 17:03 | Sports
France bounced back after their loss to Belarus to win in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but there were defeats for Russia and Portugal as UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying continued.read more »
Stoch nicks Slovakia win in Russia
7 Sep 15:16 | World
Slovakia made it two wins from two outings in Group B, a solitary Miroslav Stoch goal – coupled with some resolute defending – earning them victory away to Russia.read more »
USS Taylor Arrives in Murmansk, Russia
7 Sep 15:03 | World
USS Taylor (FFG 50) pulled into Murmansk, Russia, Sept. 6 to celebrate the close World War II alliance between Russia and the United States, and to honor veterans in both countries on the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II.read more »
Navy Showcases Maritime Strategy, Sailors During Cleveland Navy Week
7 Sep 15:03 | World
Cleveland Navy Week brings Sailors, along with new understanding of the Navy's mission, to the people of Ohio, Aug. 30 - Sept. 6.read more »
First U.S. Advise and Assist Brigade Arrives In Iraq Under New Dawn
7 Sep 14:25 | USA News
The first brigade of U.S. soldiers to deploy exclusively in support of Operation New Dawn has arrived in southern Iraq.read more »
200,000 Iraqis To Benefit From Newly Opened Fish Market
7 Sep 13:45 | USA News
US forces in Iraq have built and opened a new fish market which is expected to serve hundreds of thousands of Iraqis.read more »
Czech Republic and Iceland secure progress
7 Sep 13:01 | World
Czech Republic 3-1 IcelandThe Czech Republic secured first place in Group 5, but Iceland's goal difference ensured they too go into the play-offs.read more »
Last-gasp Maguire sees Scotland through
7 Sep 13:01 | World
Scotland 2-1 AustriaChris Maguire's dramatic late goal ensured Billy Stark's side pipped Belarus as Group 10 winners and ended Austria's hopes.read more »
Hamad seals top spot for Sweden
7 Sep 13:00 | Sports
Bulgaria 0-1 SwedenJiloan Hamad's last-gasp decider cemented the visitors' place at the Group 6 summit, earning them a play-off berth.read more »
Romania pip Russia to play-offs
7 Sep 13:00 | Sports
Russia 0-0 RomaniaThe ten-man visitors secured top spot in Group 1 and a play-off place while, pending UEFA confirmation, Igor Kolyvanov's side narrowly missed out.read more »
Canales strikes late to send Spain through
7 Sep 13:00 | World
Poland 0-1 SpainSergio Canales came off the bench and scored a late winner which booked Spain a play-off berth as one of the best runners-up.read more »
Mustacchio strike lifts Italy above Wales
7 Sep 13:00 | World
Italy 1-0 WalesMattia Mustacchio's strike left the hosts top of Group 3, with coach Pierluigi Casiraghi "really, really happy" to be in the play-offs.read more »
Slovenia's Koprivec keeps Ukraine at bay
7 Sep 13:00 | Sports
Ukraine 0-0 SloveniaJan Koprivec was in fine form, making several notable saves, though his side never threatened Ukraine's unbeaten record in Group 8.read more »
Resolute Slovakia snatch victory in Russia
7 Sep 13:00 | Sports
Russia 0-1 SlovakiaThe visitors made it two wins out of two in Group B thanks to a first-half goal from Miroslav Stoch in Moscow.read more »
World Cup 2010 Blog: “Euro 2012 Qualifiers, Matchday 2: Five Games to Watch” plus 1 more
7 Sep 09:10 | World
World Cup Soccer - South Africa 2010
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7 Sep 06:59 | World
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has said that he is surprised by the "pessimism" of a section of his club fans.read more »
Ranieri keen to extend Roma stay
7 Sep 05:46 | World
Roma coach Claudio Ranieri is ready to pledge his future at the club. Ranieri, who guided Roma to finish runners-up in Serie A last season, is under contract with the Eternalread more »
Dragon Age: Origins : Witch Hunt
7 Sep 05:00 | Entertainment
A final confrontation with Morrigan! "Never follow me." With these words, Morrigan vanished into the shadows. Her plans and her whereabouts have remained a mystery... until now. But whether you seek answers, revenge, or reconciliation with your lost love, you may find more than you bargained for. From the main menu, select New Game. Then, either import your character from Origins, Awakening, or the Golems of Amgarrak, or create a new, high-level hero! REQUIRES LATEST TITLE UPDATE FOR DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS (installed automatically if you play while connected to Xbox LIVE). This content is not available in Russian or Polish. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.read more »
GH™: Warriors of Rock : Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock Demo
7 Sep 05:00 | World
Shred through 4 tracks in all new Quest mode and unlock Johnny Napalm’s chapter to enhance his unique power and unleash his Warrior alter ego. In GH™ Warriors of Rock, join with friends on an epic rock journey to save rock in Quest mode, test your skills and challenge friends in Quickplay+, and rock anyway you want in Party Play mode. Step up your experience by sharing achievements and challenging friends through all new Hero Feed, the ultimate social and competitive feature.read more »
Kawashima: Change for the better
7 Sep 03:36 | World
Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima speaks exclusively to FIFA.com about his move to Belgium and the future for his national team under Alberto Zaccheroni.read more »
The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
6 Sep 17:47 | USA News
DATE: September 6, 2010 2:33:02 PM PDT
The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spillread more »OSCE human rights chief to meet Russian Foreign Minister in Moscow
6 Sep 10:20 | World
Latest media advisory from the Organization for Securityread more »
Súchy gets Czech chance against Lithuania
6 Sep 06:20 | Sports
With Tomáš Sivok injured, 22-year-old Marek Súchy will have a first chance to impress in the Czech Republic defence as Michal Bílek's men open their Group I campaign at home against Lithuania.read more »
Advocaat's Russia welcome Slovakia
6 Sep 06:15 | World
A 2-0 win in Andorra was "a good start" for Dick Advocaat but he knows his side "will need to play better" to overcome Slovakia in his first competitive home fixture as Russia coach.read more »
Minsk Group co-chairs issue statement
6 Sep 03:12 | World
Latest press release from the Organization for Securityread more »
Conditions In Flood-Stricken Pakistan Remain Desperate
5 Sep 13:59 | World
Although flood waters are receding in parts of Pakistan, conditions in the thousands of camps that have sprung up in recent weeks are still desperate, the United Nations refugee agency has warned.read more »
Aid and Fairer Trade Crucial to Boost Africa's Poverty Reduction Efforts -- Ban
4 Sep 11:10 | World
New York, Africans need both foreign aid and fairer trading terms with other regions to achieve the poverty reduction and social development targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by their 2015 deadline, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today.
read more »Ban Stresses Protection For the Vulnerable Despite Global Economic Recession
4 Sep 11:10 | World
New York, Fiscal prudence and measures to protect the vulnerable can be implemented at the same time, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, urging richer countries not to abandon their commitments to helping poorer nations to alleviate poverty and boost social development.
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