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World's top scientists to review climate panel
At a tumultuous time in U.N.-led climate negotiations, one of the world's most credible scientific groups agreed Wednesday to plug the recent cracks in the authoritative reports of the United Nations' Nobel Prize-winning global warming panel.
Women fliers honored 65 years after World War II service
Some 65 years after their service, a group of former civilian women pilots whose unheralded work was key to helping the U.S. effort in World War II were honored Wednesday with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Report: Hiddink to coach Ivory Coast at World Cup
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- Guus Hiddink has agreed to coach Ivory Coast at this year's World Cup, Dutch national broadcaster NOS reported Wednesday.
Report: Hiddink to coach Ivory Coast at World Cup
Guus Hiddink has agreed to coach Ivory Coast at this year's World Cup, Dutch national broadcaster NOS reported Wednesday. NOS said the Dutchman will lead Ivory Coast from May 15-July 15 before taking over as Turkey coach in August. NOS said that before signing with Ivory Coast, Hiddink must confirm that his contract with Russia has been ended.
World stocks up modestly; pound takes another hit
World stock markets mostly rose Wednesday, though trading was choppy as investors looked for direction a day after the one-year anniversary from recession-related lows. The pound meanwhile continued to decline after disappointing industrial production figures.
Campbell still has World Cup ambition
Veteran Arsenal defender Sol Campbell believes he could yet make a dramatic return to England duty in this year's World Cup finals in South Africa.
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