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Morning News


Aug.24   Czech Republic   Pluto loses status as a planet
  International Astronomical Union's (IAU) general assembly voted to strip Pluto of its status as a planet
 After years of wrangling, astronomers voted on a reclassification of the solar system. Pluto was demoted to the status of a 'dwarf planet' The dwarf planets also include Ceres, the largest asteroid, and UB 313, nicknamed Xena, that is larger than Pluto. The number in that category could quickly swell.


  Jerusalem   Israel army chief admits failures  Lt Gen Dan Halutz has for the first time admitted to failings in the conflict with Hezbollah

  Beijing Chavez unveils China oil plan  Venezuela's President has said his country plans to export 500,000 barrels of oil a day to China within 5 years

  Afghanistan Child among 8 dead in clash  7 Al Qaeda allies and a child were killed in clashes with Afghan and coalition forces in Kunar Province

  U.S. Congress US 'lacks Iran arms intelligence'  Congressional report: The US lacks reliable intelligence on Iran's capability, including its plans to develop a nuclear bomb

Day News


  Paris   France boosts Lebanon peace force
  President Chirac has pledged an additional 1,600 troops to the UN force in south Lebanon


  Ecuador Galapagos 'face species threat'  Officials are worried about the discovery of foreign species on the Islands

  San Francisco Bay Area Journalist brother: Captives are powerless  The brother of Fox News' Centanni abducted in Gaza pleaded with the kidnappers to release them

  London Air plot: 1 more person charged  24-year-old Umair Hussain was charged with violating Britain's terrorism law, bringing to 12 the number of accused

  Washington US envoy to push for Darfur force  President Bush is sending a senior envoy to Khartoum to try to persuade Sudan to accept a UN peacekeeping force

Evening News


  European Union Climate blamed for early springs  A study has provided 'conclusive proof' that climate change is responsible for spring arriving earlier

  Washington US Army reviewing combat deaths  The review of several hundred deaths of soldiers in response to complaints from families of those who died

  Kenya Kenya 'beats the drums' for Sen. Obama  The only African-American in the U.S. Senate is seen as an inspiration in this African country
San Francisco Bay Area , August 24, 2006 Timeline