World News Archive20-Feb-2006
Humans risk being overrun by diseases from the animal world, according to researchers who have documented 38 illnesses that have made that jump over the past 25 years. That's not good news for the spread of bird flu, which experts fear could mutate and be transmitted easily among people. (Gigwise) Radiohead have decided to ditch their anti-corporate stance, change their name and join forces with one of the world?s biggest multi-national investment firms ? yeah right! Xinhua world economic news summary at 0500 GMT, Feb. 17 JERUSALEM -- Israel agrees to freeze tax revenues to the Palestinians after a new Hamas-dominated parliament convened, the Ha'aretz newspaper reported on Thursday. At the end of another week, test your knowledge with our world news quiz. Royalties for Pope Benedict XVI's writings and speeches? The Italian publishing world is aghast. This page covers all rugby and tournament news from around the world. Newby suspended for one week 18 Feb 2006 Highlanders loose forward Craig Newby has been suspended for one week after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle during his team's 25-13 Super 14 rugby win over the Blues in Dunedin last night. SUVA (Fiji Media Watch/femLINKPACIFIC/Pacific Media Watch): Only 20 percent of people featuring in Fiji newspapers and news broadcasts are women and too often women are portrayed as a "victim stereotype", says a new research report compiled as part of a world survey. America's Alpine skiers arrived at the Olympics under the banner of 'Best in the World'.
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