Tropical Storm Larry Threatens Mexican Gulf Coast Warnings
Tropical Storm Larry strengthened to about 60 mph as it neared the southern Gulf coast of Mexico. Officials issued storm warnings from Veracruz to Campeche with expectations it could become a hurricane and make landfall by weekend as Nora formed offshore and Kate swirled in the Atlantic. The storm adds to widespread flooding in already soaked areas while forecasters monitor Larry for possible landfall and impacts.
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Campeche
Thousands rally for government as rebels face protest surge
Tens of thousands marched into Ivary Coast's commercial center Thursday for the largest pro government rally in months. Authorities closed highways into downtown as more than 70,000 converged on a central square to demand a resolution to the stalled power sharing with rebels who have split the country.
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Israel approves 565 new West Bank settler homes
Israel said it would build 565 new housing units in West Bank Jewish settlements, prompting protests from Palestinians and challenging the U S backed road map. The plan follows cabinet approval of a security barrier deep into the territory as Palestinian PM designate Ahmed Qurei warned the move undermines peace talks and a viable Palestinian state.
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Israel
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Middle East
Zalman Shoval
Ariel Sharon
U.S
Ahmed Qurein
Tulkarem
Vibrating shoes could aid elderly balance study
A Lancet report notes preliminary findings that battery powered vibrating insoles improved balance in 27 volunteers, suggesting vibrations boost foot brain signals impaired by age or illness. Researchers caution results on standing not walking and call for broader tests involving gait and movement.
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London
Lancet Medical Journal
Mary Tinetti
Vibration Insoles Help Balance in Young and Elderly
In an experiment at Boston University volunteers wore gel based insoles with three vibrating discs fed by a battery pack. Young participants showed improvement but elderly volunteers improved more, moving toward the younger balance level, said project director James Collins.
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James Collins
Boston University
Coetzee Wins 2003 Nobel Prize for Literature in Stockholm
South Africa's J M Coetzee won the 2003 Nobel Prize for literature for work noted as scrupulous and analytically brilliant. The Swedish Academy praised his well crafted novels including Disgrace and Waiting for the Barbarians. The prize includes a monetary award and is expected to boost sales of his new book Elizabeth Costello.
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South Africa
J.M. Coetzee
Swedish Academy
Coetzee
University of Chicago
Committee On Social Thought
Saul Bellow
U.S
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Elizabeth Costello
Nadine Gordimer
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Academy
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