Russia to expel 4 British diplomats; relations strained - USATODAY.com

Russia to expel 4 British diplomats; relations strained - USATODAY.com: "LONDON — Russia said Thursday it was expelling four British diplomats and halting travel by government officials between the two countries in a rapidly escalating dispute over the murder case in Britain of a former KGB agent.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mikhail Kamynin, who announced the expulsions in Moscow, also said that Russia would no longer cooperate with Britain in combating terrorism."

Meat is murder on the environment - earth - 18 July 2007 - New Scientist Environment

Meat is murder on the environment - earth - 18 July 2007 - New Scientist Environment: "A kilogram of beef is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution than driving for 3 hours while leaving all the lights on back home."

Girl talk linked to depression, anxiety - Los Angeles Times

Girl talk linked to depression, anxiety - Los Angeles Times: "Constant venting over crushes, popularity or other personal problems may lead to anxiety and depression in girls — but not in boys, according to new research.

A study of 813 students ages 8 to 15 found that excessive discussions and rumination about problems strengthened friendships for both sexes, but those tighter bonds came at a cost for girls."

The Sun Online - News: Pagans have a cow over Homer

The Sun Online - News: Pagans have a cow over Homer: "PAGANS have pledged to perform “rain magic” to wash away cartoon character Homer Simpson who was painted next to their famous fertility symbol - the Cerne Abbas giant."

Attempted robbery ends in group hug - Yahoo! News

Attempted robbery ends in group hug - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON - Police on Capitol Hill are baffled by an attempted robbery that began with a handgun put to the head of a teenager and ended in a group hug."

Israeli scientists unveil mini-robot that can travel through bloodstream - Haaretz - Israel News

Israeli scientists unveil mini-robot that can travel through bloodstream - Haaretz - Israel News: "'For the first time a miniature robot has been planned and constructed, that has the unique ability to crawl within the human body's veins and arteries,' said Dr. Nir Shvalb of the College of Judea and Samaria on Monday.

'The robot will be able to crawl against the bloodstream with a force typical of blood vessels within the body without any problem, which has not been possible before.'"

SAN FRANCISCO / Judges OK warrantless monitoring of Web use / Privacy rules don't apply to Internet messages, court says

SAN FRANCISCO / Judges OK warrantless monitoring of Web use / Privacy rules don't apply to Internet messages, court says: "Federal agents do not need a search warrant to monitor a suspect's computer use and determine the e-mail addresses and Web pages the suspect is contacting, a federal appeals court ruled Friday."

Saudis' role in Iraq insurgency outlined - Los Angeles Times

Saudis' role in Iraq insurgency outlined - Los Angeles Times: "BAGHDAD — Although Bush administration officials have frequently lashed out at Syria and Iran, accusing it of helping insurgents and militias here, the largest number of foreign fighters and suicide bombers in Iraq come from a third neighbor, Saudi Arabia, according to a senior U.S. military officer and Iraqi lawmakers."