Afghan Officials Seek to Shore Up Bank
	The Afghan government scrambled to bolster the nation’s largest bank after depositors mobbed it for a third day.
	After Bargains of Recession, Air Fares Soar
	Air fares have marched steadily upward in recent months and are now close to pre-recession levels — and that’s not even counting all the new fees that airlines have introduced lately.
	Craigslist Blocks Access to ‘Adult Services’ Pages
	Craigslist, the classifieds Web site, has blocked access to its “adult services” section and replaced the link with a black label with the word “censored.”
	His Corporate Strategy: The Scientific Method
	J. Craig Venter wants to create creatures — bacteria, algae or even plants — to carry out industrial tasks and displace fossil fuels.
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Cargo plane crashes in Dubai, two dead

Saturday, September 4, 2010 According to Wakalat Anba'a al-Emarat, the official news agency of the United Arab Emirates, a Boeing 747-400 cargo plane belonging to the United States courier UPS Airlines, crashed after take-off in Dubai on Friday. Two crew members were on board at the time of the crash, both of whom were killed. There were no reports of any other deaths or injuries on the ground. The aircraft was en route to Cologne Bonn Airport in Cologne, Germany when it crashed. According to witnesses, at around 7.45 p.m. local time, it caught fire and attempted to return to the airport, then crashed into the ground near Dubai Silicon Oasis. It had just taken off from Dubai International Airport a few minutes beforehand. The crash site is inside the perimeter fence of Emirati air base, located near a busy highway intersection. More...

	Putin Extends Ban on Russian Grain Exports
	Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin announced Thursday that Russia’s ban on grain exports would be extended well into next year because of continued uncertainty over production.

	Resentment Simmers in Western Chinese Region
	Since riots between the Han and Uighur ethnic groups in July 2009, the Chinese authorities have arrested hundreds and tried to soothe frayed nerves. But the push has done little to repair distrust.

	H.I.V. Prevention Gel Hits Snag: Money
	Donors have not yet committed enough money for studies needed to confirm a promising South African trial of a microbicide and to get the product to women.

	Afghan Officials Seek to Shore Up Bank
	The Afghan government scrambled to bolster the nation’s largest bank after depositors mobbed it for a third day.

	Cargo plane crashes in Dubai, two dead
	Saturday, September 4, 2010 According to Wakalat Anba'a al-Emarat, the official news agency of the United Arab Emirates, a Boeing 747-400 cargo plane belonging to the United States courier UPS Airlines, crashed after take-off in Dubai on Friday. Two crew members were on board at the time of the crash, both of whom were killed. There were no reports of any other deaths or injuries on the ground. The aircraft was en route to Cologne Bonn Airport in Cologne, Germany when it crashed. According to witnesses, at around 7.45 p.m. local time, it caught fire and attempted to return to the airport, then crashed into the ground near Dubai Silicon Oasis. It had just taken off from Dubai International Airport a few minutes beforehand. The crash site is inside the perimeter fence of Emirati air base, located near a busy highway intersection. More...
	Rodrigo Ortúzar announces plans to dramatize Chilean miners' stories
	Saturday, September 4, 2010 Chilean filmmaker Rodrígo Ortúzar, known for his film Mujeres Infieles, announced his plans to make a film about the Chilean miners trapped in the 2010 Copiapó mining accident. After it was confirmed the miners were alive, Ortúzar started to work on the project. The movie is to be named Los 33 (English: The 33). "I said to one of my previous investors that if there was just one survivor, this would be a great move, and well it wasn't one but 33, something that generates the first disgrace or tragedy to have a happy ending," Ortúzar told to Teletrece. More...
	GMTV ends broadcasting in UK after 17 years
	Saturday, September 4, 2010 GMTV, a breakfast television programme broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom, finished broadcasting on Friday after broadcasting on the TV station since 1993. Andrew Castle and Emma Crosby were the hosts of the final programme, with Richard Arnold ? a television critic ? and weather presenter Clare Nasir also present. British music group McFly featured as guests. At the end of the last episode, Andrew Castle commented about GMTV that "like all families there have been squabbles along the way but there has been no shortage of love, effort and perseverance, and we just want to say to the viewers who have been with us loyally for a long time, thank you so much." More...
	Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 to manufacturing
	Friday, September 3, 2010 On Wednesday, announced that the next version of Windows Mobile OS series, Windows Phone 7, had been released to manufacturing after more than 6 months of its development. The announcement outlined some of the changes in this version, and was generally positive about the milestone. The term "release to manufacturing", also known as "going gold", is a term used to indicate that the software has reached a point that it is ready to be provided to the customer. After the event, Windows Phone 7 code has been locked down. The work in progress is the testing of Windows Phone 7 on other hardware, software, and networks. The structure of the system itself is not expected to be changed any more before the final release. "We are ready," Terry Myerson said. More...
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	Putin Extends Ban on Russian Grain Exports
	Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin announced Thursday that Russia’s ban on grain exports would be extended well into next year because of continued uncertainty over production.
	A Greener Champagne Bottle
	France’s Champagne industry is trying to cut the carbon dioxide it emits transporting billions of tiny bubbles around the world.
	Turkey May Let U.S. Equipment Pass
	The country had refused in 2003 to let American troops pass through its borders on the way to Iraq.
	Six Convicted of Sexual Crimes at Portuguese Children’s Home
	The six-year trial involved charges of rape and abuse of 32 children and of running a pedophile ring at a state-run home for needy children in Lisbon.
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	Resentment Simmers in Western Chinese Region
	Since riots between the Han and Uighur ethnic groups in July 2009, the Chinese authorities have arrested hundreds and tried to soothe frayed nerves. But the push has done little to repair distrust.
	Afghan Officials Seek to Shore Up Bank
	The Afghan government scrambled to bolster the nation’s largest bank after depositors mobbed it for a third day.
	2 Bombings Kill 10 People in Afghanistan
	A remote-controlled bomb detonated atop a parked motorcycle on Saturday, killing seven Afghans, according to local government and hospital officials.
	General Says Foresight on Marja Was Flawed
	The departing deputy commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan admitted that forecasts of quick success in Marja were off base.
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	H.I.V. Prevention Gel Hits Snag: Money
	Donors have not yet committed enough money for studies needed to confirm a promising South African trial of a microbicide and to get the product to women.
	World Briefing | Africa: Kenya: International Court Now Able to Open an Office
	Kenya on Friday granted the International Criminal Court tax exemptions and immunity from legal challenges that it needs to open an office in the country.
	Rape Victims in Congo Raid Now More Than 240
	Aid officials expected that number to rise in the four-day attack by Congolese and Rwandan rebels.
	Dispute Over Witness in Embassy Bombing Case
	A judge will review if a government witness can testify in the trial of Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, charged with plotting the 1998 bombings of two American embassies in East Africa.
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