Strange 'twin' new worlds found

BBC NEWS Science/Nature Strange 'twin' new worlds found: "A pair of strange new worlds that blur the boundaries between planets and stars have been discovered beyond our Solar System. "

100F - get used to it

The Observer UK News 100� - get used to it: "Britain experienced its hottest July day on record last week and forecasters say more is to come as climate change tightens its grip on the country
� Global warming experts claim that by 2050 temperatures will regularly top 40C and warn that our health and infrastructure will be unable to cope "

Violent Islamic radicals know they are heretical

Guardian Unlimited / Violent Islamic radicals know they are heretical: "Extremists are proud of their deviance, and moderate Muslims can't be held responsible"

University of Minnesota Human Rights Library

University of Minnesota Human Rights Library: "Fellowship Report (2004) "

Chronic Arsenic Poisoning: History, Study and Remediation

Chronic Arsenic Poisoning: History, Study and Remediation: "Chronic Arsenic Poisoning:
History, Study and Remediation"

Bangladesh man loses arsenic case

BBC NEWS World South Asia Bangladesh man loses arsenic case: "The upper house of Britain's parliament, the House of Lords, has thrown out an arsenic poisoning case brought by a Bangladeshi resident"

Arabic words in English

Arabic words in English: "Ever wondered how much influence Arabic words have in the English language? "

Out of a cycle of ignorance

Guardian Unlimited Special reports Out of a cycle of ignorance: "As we remember the tragedy of the London bombings, voices in Europe and America issue ominous warnings of an Islamic threat: the rise of Eurabia, Londonistan and an Islamic caliphate. Recently, a prominent political commentator warned: 'Even as Christianity seems to be dying in Europe, Islam is rising to shake the 21st century as it did so many previous centuries.' The Bin Ladens and Zarqawis of the world shape perceptions of Muslims. How do we prevent the militant rhetoric and actions of a minority from defining Islam and relations between Muslims and the west?"

Why the mommy wars tear us apart

The Observer Review Why the mommy wars tear us apart: "When Gaby Wood returned to her old school in New York City for a reunion she was struck by how vexed the issue of work and motherhood had become for her generation. No one seemed happy with the choices they had made. Forty years after the birth of feminism, the 'new moms' who believe their place is in the home have added a new twist to the gender wars. "

Climate change can wait. World health can't

The Observer Comment Climate change can wait. World health can't: "With $50bn, we could make the planet a better place but money spent on global warming would be wasted "

Buffett donates $37bn to charity

BBC NEWS Business Buffett donates $37bn to charity: "Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is to donate about $37bn (�20bn) - most of his vast personal fortune - to Bill Gates' charitable foundation."

Drug firms a danger to health - report

Guardian Unlimited Special reports Drug firms a danger to health - report: "Drug companies are accused today of endangering public health through widescale marketing malpractices, ranging from covertly attempting to persuade consumers that they are ill to bribing doctors and misrepresenting the results of safety and efficacy tests on their products."

'Warm' species invading Antarctic

BBC NEWS Science/Nature 'Warm' species invading Antarctic: "Scientists are calling for action to prevent foreign species from taking hold in Antarctica and wrecking the continent's unique ecosystems."

Desert cities are living on borrowed time, UN warns

Guardian Unlimited Special reports Desert cities are living on borrowed time, UN warns: "The 500 million people who live in the world's desert regions can expect to find life increasingly unbearable as already high temperatures soar and the available water is used up or turns salty, according to the United Nations."

All Tesco bags 'to be degradable'

BBC NEWS UK All Tesco bags 'to be degradable': "Supermarket giant Tesco has said all its carrier bags will be degradable from September. "

Supermarket chain's scheme to help African growers bears fruit

Guardian Unlimited Business Supermarket chain's scheme to help African growers bears fruit: "� It is trade, not aid, that works, says Waitrose chief
� Educational support to be expanded "

Start the meter running

Guardian Unlimited Guardian daily comment Start the meter running: "It's by far the best way to preserve water, our most precious resource "

We cannot tolerate children dying for a glass of water

Guardian Unlimited Guardian daily comment We cannot tolerate children dying for a glass of water: "The rich world must act to prevent dirty water and poor sanitation now killing more than a million children a year "

Water firms make £2bn profit as drought hits UK

The Observer UK News Water firms make £2bn profit as drought hits UK: "Water companies are set to announce profits of nearly £2bn as millions of households across Britain face rising bills and restrictions."

Three Gorges Dam 'built by May'

BBC NEWS World Asia-Pacific Three Gorges Dam 'built by May': "Construction of China's Three Gorges Dam is likely to be finished by 20 May, nine months ahead of schedule, according to state media reports. "