News and Culture

News -- August 10, 2006

• 40,000 U.S. soldiers have deserted from military since 2000: report
• China works hard to resolve energy problems
• Dalai Lama unworthy of religious leader: Tibet official
• Japanese ambassador stresses expansion of common interest between Japan and China
• Microsoft releases hefty patches for Windows, Office
  
  
• New Mideast ceasefire resolution to be prepared to eliminate difference
• Nearly 30,000 Filipinos evacuated from Mayon volcano area
• Portugal welcomes five refugees from Ethiopia, Eritrea
• Pentagon seeks to slash B-52 bombers
• Qatar asks UN to consider Arab concerns in resolution on Lebanon
  
  
• U.S. energy secretary says supply can cover Alaska shortfall
• U.S. escape upset from Brazil