The World Health Organization is asking Pakistan to investigate a reported case of cholera in the northwest Swat Valley amid concern that an epidemic could break out in flood affected areas.
WHO says cholera, which can spread rapidly after floods and other disasters, is endemic in Pakistan and the case may be unrelated to any large-scale outbreak.
But …
International Absorbents Inc. recently announced that it had signed an agreement with Newstech Recycling of Coquitlam, British Columbia, to process 55,000 tons of waste fiber annually into animal bedding. International had been processing about a third of Newstech's sludge previously. It is expected that the capacity required for the additional sludge will be operational by this …
Results of weekend playoff matches in Australian soccer's A-League:
Major Semifinal
Central Coast 3, Newcastle 2, extra time
(Central Coast wins 5-4 on aggregate)
Minor Semifinal
Second Leg
Queensland 2, …
Allied Domecq chief executive Philip Bowman could benefit by up toGBP15 million in share options if the Bedminster Down drinks companyhe heads is taken over, it has emerged.
Pernod Ricard, working with Jim Beam owner Fortune Brands, is indiscussions to buy Allied, owner of brands including …
Irving Robbin, 68, a jeweler who was named Retailer of the Yearthis year by the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, died Mondayin Hawaii.
Mr. Robbin, of Highland Park, was one of 15 jewelers nationwideto be honored for excellence by Rolex Watch Co. this year. He wasowner and president of Persin and Robbin Jewelers, 24 S. Dunton Ave.,which he operated for 30 years.
He was president of the National Ramah Commission, a Jewish campprogram, and president of its Wisconsin camp. He was a pastpresident of the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Robbin was school board chairman and trustee for NorthSuburban Beth-El Synagogue in Highland Park, founder …
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Monday asked that Wesley Snipes' bond be revoked if a judge refuses to grant the "Blade" actor a new trial on tax-related charges.
Snipes' defense attorney asked for the new trial during a two-hour hearing in federal court. Daniel Meachum argued that two jurors had sent him e-mails recently claiming three other jurors had determined Snipes' guilt before the 2008 trial began.
Snipes faces three years in prison for his conviction on three tax-related counts. He was acquitted of a handful of other counts.
Snipes, star of the 1992 film "White Men Can't Jump," has been free on bond while appealing the conviction. He didn't attend …
The Vatican announced a stunning decision Tuesday to make it easier for Anglicans to convert, reaching out to those who are disaffected by the election of women and gay bishops to join the Catholic Church's conservative ranks.
Pope Benedict XVI approved a new church provision that will allow Anglicans to join the Catholic Church while maintaining many of their distinctive spiritual and liturgical traditions, including having married priests.
Cardinal William Levada, the Vatican's chief doctrinal official, announced the new provision at a new conference.
In the past, such exemptions had only been granted in a few cases in certain countries. The new …
