Federal judge acquits Missouri woman charged with computer fraud
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LOS ANGELES, July 3 — A federal judge in Los Angeles tentatively decided on Thursday to acquit a Missouri woman who had been convicted of computer fraud charges stemming from an Internet hoax that prompted a teenage girl to commit suicide.
Many Czech medical graduates leave to work abroad
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PRAGUE, July 3 — A quarter of Czech medical graduates leave to work abroad immediately after graduation as they are not satisfied with the working conditions and possibilities to improve their qualification in Czech Republic, president of Czech Doctors' Chamber Milan Kubek said on Thursday.
EU calls for peaceful solution in Honduras
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STOCKHOLM, July 3 — European Union Thursday called on all relevant parties and institutions in Honduras to refrain from violence and strive to find a swift and peaceful solution to the current situation.
U.S. Marshals seize Madoff penthouse
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NEW YORK, July 3 — The U.S. Marshals Service took possession of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's Manhattan penthouse on Thursday.
Two RAF crew killed in jet crash: British defense ministry
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LONDON, July 3 — Two aircrew of the Royal Air Force ( RAF) were killed in a Tornado jet crash on Thursday, British Defense Ministry said.
Rival demonstrations continue in post-coup Honduras
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TEGUCIGALPA, July 3 — Rival rallies for and against Honduras' post-coup government continued into their fifth day on Thursday, with at least three cities seeing large gatherings, local media reported.
First report on Air France crash released
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PARIS, July 3 — The Airbus A330 of Air France Flight 447 plunged vertically into the Atlantic Ocean but did not break up in the air, said the BEA accident investigation agency on Thursday when it released its first report on the June 1 crash.
Renault to test electric cars with EDF
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PARIS, July 3 — The Renault-Nissan Alliance and French electricity company EDF announced on Thursday a large-scale test of electric vehicles in the Paris region in 2010.
Major issues concerning Jackson's death remain
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LOS ANGELES, July 3 — Coroners and family members alike are still trying to sort out the major issues arising from the death of troubled pop star Michael Jackson exactly one week after he died, sources close to the investigation said on Thursday.
Heath ministry pledges more investment in women
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HANOI, July 3 -– Despite the economic crisis, the Health Ministry has pledged not to cut back on investment in women and children's health, and that of the entire population.