| Surprising Few, Italy’s Government Collapses
After the government fell briefly in February 2007, it collapsed fatally on Monday, after Mr. Prodi's former justice minister, Clemente Mastella, withdrew the three votes he controlled in the Senate. That left Mr. Prodi without a majority there. But rather than resign immediately, Mr. Prodi, 68, a former economics professor and European Commission president, demanded confidence votes in the two houses of Parliament. Although he won a vote in the lower chamber on Wednesday, it seemed unlikely from the start that he could ultimately survive. So the confidence votes turned into something like a two-day wake, with Mr. Prodi whose sober and high-minded demeanor is often compared to that of a parish priest presiding over his own government's funeral. On Thursday he told senators it was not "stubbornness" that caused him to press the confidence votes, but a desire to underline publicly each lawmaker's responsibility to make reforms that he said were "urgently needed." He strongly defended his government's accomplishments, including a modest increase in economic growth starting from zero and said Italy needed "continuity" to make real change.
Hands Across Washington
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Gazans Flood Egypt After Border Breach
Local money changers began charging extra to change Israeli shekels into dollars, as Gazans were using the U.S. currency in Egypt.
Crowds waited along roads in Gaza City, trying to catch rides to the border. Taxi driver Mahmoud Abu Ouda made one trip to Rafah, but stopped because he had no more fuel.
"The city is empty of cabs. They are all in Rafah," he said.
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Associated Press writers Sarah El Deeb in Gaza City and Ashraf Sweilam in Rafa, Egypt, contributed to this report. previous 1 2 3 More articles Help a family on Long Island. Donate to Newsday Charities. Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Live: Transcript from the debate
That includes Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The African-American organization known as 100 Black Men of America. Also, our local Nevada partners in this: Impacto; the African- American Democratic Leadership Council; and, of course, the College of Southern Nevada. We have told the members of our vast studio audience here tonight that we cannot allow applause or any outbursts following the candidates' responses. We will open with a Q&A format, allowing for 90-second answers, lights will alert the candidates to the end of time; some 30-second answers; and then follow-ups at the moderator's discretion. Finally, for tonight's debate of the top three Democratic contenders, I am joined by my partner Tim Russert, our Washington bureau chief and of course moderator of “Meet the Press" on NBC; and Natalie Morales of “Today" on NBC, who will be handling some of the thousands of e-mail questions we've received over the past few days directed to the candidates.
Dallas, I love you, but I've found Austin
Over here, in the corner, is Charlie Hatley, whaling away. "Unhhhhhhhhhhh," he groans, jaw slack. The boxing dummy bucks, sways, threatens to fall over from Hatley's blows. The kids outside the ring stare, saucer-eyed. They love Hatley, 19, the superstar of the place, ranked second in the nation at 141 pounds and a seven-time national champion so good, so quick, so ferocious, the guy Hatley was supposed to fight for the gold at an international amateur tournament in Puerto Rico three weeks ago instead backed out. .
Guardian text timeline
The Guardian is the first national newspaper to appoint a readers' editor, producer of the daily Corrections and Clarifications column. 1999 Guardian Unlimited network of websites is launched in January. By March 2001 GU has over 2.4 million unique users, making it the most popular UK newspaper website. 2001 The Guardian wins widespread acclaim for its coverage of the events of 11th September proclaimed "bold, simple and courageous" at the British Press Awards. 2002 The Newsroom, Guardian and Observer Archive and Visitor Centre, opens its doors. The centre preserves and promotes the histories and values of the newspapers through educational programmes, exhibitions and research. 2003 Life, a new Thursday science and technology supplement, launched. A daily Media Business page was introduced.
Battery-operated buses for city’s V5 roads
The first aircraft from 44 Squadron is scheduled to leave for Dhaka from New Delhi tomorrow. Air Force sources said an IL-76 from 25 Squadron, Chandigarh, has also been tasked for undertaking humanitarian assistance. According to the tentative schedule, the aircraft, captained by Wg Cdr S. Sood, would depart on Friday. The flying time to Dhaka from Delhi is about two-and-a-half hours and the aircraft is expected to return the same day. The IAF would be airlifting about 40 tonnes of material, including tents, blankets, made ready-to-eat food packets and medicines, according to an IAF spokesperson. Bangladesh was hit by a severe cyclone on November 15, which reportedly left more than 3,000 persons dead, several thousands homeless and severely damaged the infrastructure. .
Payday lending group tries clearer disclosure
The payday lending industry has been under a lot of scrutiny in Ohio and around the country in recent months. On Thursday, a group representing about 60 percent of the country's payday lenders announced a new initiative it believes will address the criticism. The Community Financial Services Association of America will now require each member of its organization to post their fees and rates on posters at least 18 inches by 22 inches in area with type at least half an inch tall. “We have an obligation to make sure our customers understand how much the payday advance will cost before they enter into the transaction," said D. Lynn DeVault, the president-elect of the association. Payday lenders always have been required to provide that information, but the new requirements will make it even more obvious to potential borrowers, DeVault said.
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