Bush Seeks Flexible CO2 Targets

President Bush has said every country must set its own targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.His comments at a meeting of the top 16 polluting nations, suggest the US may not agree to any internationally binding cuts. Combating climate change should not hinder economic growth either, he said. Critics say the US position could dilute attempts to reach a global agreement through the UN, ahead of the expiry of the Kyoto Protocol in 2012.

New Russian Cabinet Takes Charge

A new cabinet has been named in Russia by President Vladimir Putin. There seem to be few clues as to who might succeed him though, when he leaves office next year. Sergei Ivanov and Dmitry Medvedev have both kept their jobs as deputy prime ministers and are the most frequently spoken of as the next president. The reshuffle of the cabinet was no surprise compared to that which accompanied the appointment of Victor Zubkov as Prime Minister two weeks ago.

Die Hard Director Facing Prison

John McTiernan has been sentenced to four months in prison after a judge refused his request to withdraw a guilty plea. He is the Die Hard director. A Los Angeles court gave the film-maker until January 15 to turn himself in and imposed a fine of $100,000. He pleased guilty last year to making false statements to FBI agents investigating disgraced celebrity detective Anthony Pellicano. He tried to withdraw his plea, claiming insufficient legal representation. The 56 year old's laywer has indicated that an appeal will be started.

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Costume Jewelry

Every woman loves beautiful jewelry and now you can have costume jewelry that can be even more beautiful that the real thing. This website has the most gorgeous designer pendants, watches, necklaces and a great deal more. You can wear beautiful jewelry that will be the envy of all your friends at low prices. Check out there websites for photos that show you some of their fine handiwork. You will love it.

US Homes Prices Drop Farther

It is the steepest drop in 16years according to a recent survey. The price of existing homes in the 10 largest cities feel by0.6% in July. The data comes from S&P/Case-Shiller home price index and puts the annual price fall in those cities at 4.5%. A broader survey of 20 cities found that prices fell in 15 of them, dropping an average of 0.4% from June to July, and down 3.9% on July 2006. Large numbers of unsold existing and new homes have hit prices. The cities where prices are still rising are Atlanta, Charlotte, North Carolina, Dallas, Portland and Seattle.

U.S. Court Reviews Lethal Injection

The U.S. Supreme Court is going to review the legality of lethal injections, the means of execution in most U.S. states. Lethal injection is used in all the 38 states that have capital punishment except Nebraska, which requires electrocution.The high court has agreed to hear challenges from two death row inmates, Ralph Baze and Thomas Clyde Bowling, Jr. They sued the state of Kentucky in 2004, saying lethal injections are cruel and a violation of civil rights. I say, what civil rights. Murders should have no civil rights. What about their victims rights? They weren't worried about them.