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Wikipedia raises more than $6m from donations to keep goingMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:51AMWikipedia has raised more than $6m in donations to help pay for its operation until the end of its current...

SUDAN: It takes more than a law to stop the cutMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:51AM Source: IRIN A law passed in November 2008 prohibiting female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the state of Southern Kordofan is unique in Sudan. But for it to translate into genuine abolition, deep-seated attitudes and misinformation will have to be overcome.

Former clients dump Madoff memorabilia on eBayMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:51AMBernard Madoff promoted his firm by putting its name on everything from T-shirts to beach towels, tote bags and umbrellas. Dozens of the keepsakes are now being sold on eBay.

Marks & Spencer, Next May Say Sales Decline Worsened (Update1)Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:49AMJan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Marks & Spencer Group Plc and Next Plc , Britain’s two largest fashion retailers, may report worsening sales declines this week as shoppers reduced Christmas purchases and waited for stores to offer discounts.

Man dies in Walkersville blaze; 3 people injuredMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:48AMAuthorities say one man was killed and three others were injured in a house fire in Walkersville.

Euro up on dollar at $1.3921Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:48AMThe euro opened higher against the dollar Monday, as markets looked ahead to fresh U.S. data on everything from jobs to manufacturing and car sales in the coming week.

Saving on water bill may cost homeownerMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:46AMA Costa Mesa man named Kevin Doane made it perfectly clear to the City Council that he was not going to pay a $400 citation the city issued him for allowing what was once a lawn in his front yard to dry out, die and turn into a dirt patch.

Czechs Join Online Gambling CommunitySunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:49AMIt might be a little early to celebrate. But how about tomorrow? A lot of people in the online casino business and online gambling community have their hopes high for 2009 to bring some change in the global approach to their hobby.

FBI hands over Mumbai proof to PakSunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:37AMThe FBI has given to Pakistan evidence amassed by it on involvement of elements based in that country in the Mumbai strikes, a UK media report said.