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Technology reshapes America's classrooms
From online courses to kid-friendly laptops and virtual teachers, technology is spreading in America's classrooms, reducing the need for textbooks, notepads, paper and in some cases even the schools themselves.
Toyota to add solar panels to some Prius hybrids
Toyota Motor Corp plans to install solar panels on some Prius hybrids in its next remodeling, responding to growing demand for "green" cars amid record-high oil prices, a source briefed on the matter said on Monday.
Australia could delay emissions trade beyond 2010
Australia's government said on Monday it could delay introduction of a planned emissions trading system expected to boost fuel and power prices, as polls showed its record recent popularity slipping.
Climate change may cut South Africa corn crop sharply
Climate change could cut South Africa's maize crop by 20 percent within 15 to 20 years as the west of the country dries out while the east is afflicted with increasingly severe storms, its environment minister said on Sunday.
Parents of murdered French student appeal to killer
The parents of one of the two French students murdered in London a week ago in a frenzied knife attack appealed on Sunday for the killer to come forward and said they would not rest until the guilty party was found.
Africa takes centre stage as G8 begins
The Group of Eight rich nations will seek to convince a sceptical Africa on Monday that it is living up to promises to double aid to the world's poorest continent.
Nadal wins Wimbledon crown
Spain's Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer's five-year Wimbledon reign with a 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-7 9-7 win in the final on Sunday.
Police arrest five in knife killing of teen
Police said on Sunday they had arrested four young males and one girl in connection with the knife killing last week of a 16-year-old boy on a street in south London.
Ingrid Betancourt speaks to FARC hostages
Freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt spoke on Sunday through a radio broadcast to those still being held in the Colombian jungle by leftist guerrillas, urging them not to lose hope.
EU eyes Zimbabwe aid if crisis lifted
The European Commission is ready to provide up to 250 million euros (198 million pounds) in development aid for Zimbabwe's worst-hit sectors if the country gets a legitimate, credible government, the EU's aid chief said.
Afghan president orders probe into civilian deaths
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has ordered an investigation into a U.S.-led coalition air strike that local officials say killed 15 civilians, but the U.S. military says killed only armed Taliban militants.
OPEC's Khelil rules out oil price decline
OPEC President Chakib Khelil ruled out on Sunday an eventual oil price fall in view of strong Chinese and Indian demand, adding geopolitics and a weak dollar were behind the current spike, Algeria's APS news agency reported.
Hong Kong democrats call on Chinese VP to speed polls
Democrats in Hong Kong urged Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping to speed up implementation of direct elections on Sunday, during his first visit to the city since taking charge of its affairs as a state leader.
Study says men past 40 face fertility problems
Couples trying to have a baby when the man is over 40 will have more difficulty conceiving than if he is younger, French researchers said on Sunday.
Miliband calls for world action on Zimbabwe
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Sunday called on the international community to unite in condemning the re-election of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and said the opposition should now come to power.
Syria says restores order at military prison
Syrian authorities said on Sunday they had restored order at a military jail near Damascus after a riot, but dissidents said the insurrection was not over and dozens of prisoners had been killed.