Sex equals revolution? Not with the Internet
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Latin American leaders criticize Obama
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The opening ceremony for the Summit of Petrocaribe is held in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, on Friday.
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FEATURE : US hopes that work can replace war in Mindanao
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US Ambassador Kristie Kenney, left, and Makapado Muslim, president of the Mindanao State University in the city of Marawi, southern Philippines, try out a computer workstation at an English-language proficiency laboratory on May 27. The project aims to train Muslim Filipino students for jobs that require proficiency in American English.
PHOTO: AFP
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Saudi princess won・t pay lingerie bill
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The front of an O Caprices de Lili lingerie store where Saudi princess and wife of Saudi Interior Minister Maha Al-Sudairi left a US$98,000 unpaid bill is pictured on Thursday.
PHOTO: AFP
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Mass grave found at UK Olympic site
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An archeologist digs at an ancient burial pit in Ridgeway, southern England, on June 4, where an ancient burial pit containing 45 skulls was found.
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Make me greener
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Eco-consultant Jason Pelletier checks a toilet for Alina Sanchez and George Bryson at their home in Westwood, California, last month. They hired a consultant to tell them how they could do better at home in helping the environment, and although they did very well on energy use, water was another matter. Environmental savings can be elusive, and the benefits and costs confusing. To help households wade through the information, consultants armed with stepladders and gadgets are selling advice on energy efficiency, indoor air quality and even methods for creating an eco-conscious wardrobe.
PHOTO: NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE
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Venice launches ad campaign for tap water
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A poster features the mayor of Venice, Massimo Cacciari, promoting Acqua Veritas, the city・s tap water.
PHOTO: NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE
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Rangers shut down Dodgers 6-0
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Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter breaks his bat as he connects for a single during the eighth inning of the Angels・ interleague game against the San Diego Padres in Anaheim, California, on Friday.
PHOTO: AP
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Nordqvist takes control at LPGA Championship
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Candie Kung of Taiwan chips to the 13th green during the second round of the LPGA Championship golf tournament in Havre de Grace, Maryland, on Friday.
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CPBL 20: La New Bears blank Elephants to nip four-game slide
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The La New Bears・ Aaron Rakers pitches against the Brother Elephants at the Taipei County Baseball Stadium in Sinjhuang on Friday night on his way to becoming the CPBL・s first seven-game winner.
PHOTO: WANG YI-SUNG, TAIPEI TIMES
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FEATURE: Travel agency defies warnings, looks to Iraq
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A doctor of traditional Chinese medicine holds up a picture of Iraqi spiritual leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on his return to Taiwan from Iraq on May 13.
PHOTO: CNA
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Iranian opposition cries foul play
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A glum supporter of reformist presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi rests his head as he waits for word from his party・s leader on what would happen next in the Iranian capital of Tehran yesterday.
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Murray reaches his first Queen・s semi
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Britain・s Andy Murray hits a forehand to Mardy Fish of the US during their quarter-final match at Queen・s Club in London on Friday.
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Mardy Fish stretches for a forehand during his match against Andy Murray at Queen・s Club in London on Friday.
PHOTO : AFP
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Li Na of China watches the ball during her quarter-final tennis match against Switzerland・s Stephanie Voegele at the Aegon Classic in Birmingham, England, on Friday.
PHOTO : AP
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Iraq struggle with Joburg traffic
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Iraq・s Alla Abdul Zahra jumps for the ball during a training session in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday.
PHOTO: AP
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India, Pakistan united in Twenty20 defeat at Lord・s
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West Indies batsman Dwayne Bravo, left, collides with India・s Harbhajan Singh during their Twenty20 match at Lord・s cricket ground in London on Friday.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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KMT group in clash at East Gate
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A member of the Chinese Nationalist Party・s (KMT) Chung-Hsin Elite Class youth group is stopped by police as he tries to approach the East Gate with a flag bearing the party・s emblem in Taipei yesterday after the Taipei City Government・s decision not to repaint the party emblems on the monument.
PHOTO: CNA
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NHL: Pens in seventh heaven with Cup win
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Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby celebrates with his team while holding the Stanley Cup after the Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in Game Seven to win the 2009 Final in Detroit, Michigan, on Friday.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin, right, collides with Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm during Game Seven of their Stanley Cup Final series in Detroit, Michigan, on Friday.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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Medard intercept sinks All Blacks
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France・s Maxime Medard scores a try in an international test match against New Zealand in Dunedin, New Zealand, yesterday.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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Phelps cruises past competition to win US$100 in meet
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US swimmer Michael Phelps smiles after setting a meet record in the 200m butterfly at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix in Santa Clara, California, on Friday. He was awarded US$100 for the victory.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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Real swoop down on Villa, Man U try damage repair
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Valencia・s David Villa celebrates his goal during a Spanish league match at Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, on Nov. 30.
PHOTO: AFP
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