Not guilty plea in Bush, Obama threats A man who authorities said kept an arsenal of weaponry and military gear pleaded not guilty Wednesday to threatening to assassinate both President Bush and Sen. Barack Obama.

France bans TV shows for babies France's broadcast authority has banned French channels from airing TV shows aimed at children under 3 years old, to shield them from developmental risks it says television viewing poses at that age.

At least 153 dead in Madrid jet crash A Spanish airliner taking 175 people to the Canary Islands crashed Wednesday while trying to take off from Madrid's Barajas airport, killing 153 people aboard, officials said.

Russia to freeze NATO military ties A Norway spokeswoman said the country's embassy received a telephone call from Russia's Defense Ministry on Wednesday, saying Moscow plans "to freeze all military cooperation with NATO and allied countries." .

AP: Madrid Death Toll Rises To 153 A Spanish airliner bound for the Canary Islands at the height of the vacation season crashed, burned and broke into pieces Wednesday while trying to take off from Madrid, killing 153 people on board, officials said.

Backing Grows To Change Kosher Rules Support is growing in the Jewish community to change the standards for kosher certification - to include an ethical component. A group of conservative rabbis has drafted guidelines. The orthodox movement has resisted the idea, but may be open to independent certification on ethical issues.

Photos: Ethnic Conflict in Georgia On patrol with Russian troops, TIME photographer Yuri Kozyrev witnesses signs of ethnic hostility in the region

US Approves Deal Reducing Forces In Iraq The U.S. government has approved a draft agreement on reducing the American military presence in Iraq, a senior U.S. military official says.

One Dead In Ontario As Health Officials Warn Of Possible Listeria-Contaminated Deli Meat Most of the products affected by the voluntary recall were distributed to restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes, but they may also have been sold at retail and deli counters.

Suspicious Package Outside North York Hospital Proves Harmless The package was discovered on top of a car in the lot that backs onto the 401.

Elderly Woman Dies In Scarborough House Fire The woman was rushed to hospital without vital signs.

No one wants Glitter British glam rocker Gary Glitter, who served nearly three years in a Vietnamese prison for molesting children, has been denied entry to Hong Kong.

'Piddler on the Roof' fined A teenager, dubbed "The Piddler on the Roof" by New Zealand police, has admitted to urinating into a parking machine and has been ordered to pay a fine.

Sadie gets Winehouse-d It seems Sadie Frost is not much of a party animal after she was seen staggering out of Amy Winehouse's home after just 90 minutes of partying.

Hlophe case: Judgment reserved The Johannesburg High Court has reserved judgment on an application by Cape Judge President John Hlophe for a declaration against the Constitutional Court.

Gay man 'sought publicity' Any prejudice homosexual lecturer Johan Strydom may have suffered after the NG Kerk fired him was due to his own publicity seeking, a lawyer says.

Aviation authority hits back The Civil Aviation Authority has denied that it faces downgrading, saying that despite skills shortages it is trying to ensure passenger safety.

Speeding bill passed A bill has been passed by the National Assembly that will allow driving licences to be suspended for excessive speeding.

Boks want level playing field South Africans have been complaining for about a decade that the Boks are at a disadvantage in the Tri-Nations. Now there are plans to level the playing field.

Mugabe ignores MDC warning Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will open the new parliament, an official says, despite opposition warnings that this would jeopardise power-sharing talks.

No early general election - ANC The ANC national executive committee has decided against holding an early general election, the SABC has reported.

Australia Labor Party's Chinese Connections Australian Labor government appears to toe the official Chinese Communist Party line, assisting China with its Olympic bid, allowing it to get away with ignoring media freedom and human rights abuses, banning Falun Gong practicioners.

Valley Vision CEO, Bill Mueller to Speak at Folsom Chamber Business Luncheon Folsom Chamber Business Luncheon, Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 11:30am Lake Natoma Inn

Bush says South Ossetia, Abkhazia belong to Georgia WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President George W. ...

Schwarzenegger expected to speak at Republican convention LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- California Governor Arnold ...

UN chief condemns terrorist attacks in Algeria UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General ...

Ukrainian PM against tension with Russia over Black Sea Fleet KIEV, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia ...

Ukrainian president speaks for collective security mechanism KIEV, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Ukraine should join collective ...

Fourteen die in Somalia's escalating violence MOGADISHU, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Fourteen people including ...

Kenya seeks partnership in anti-terror war NAIROBI, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Kenyan government said on ...

Death toll rises to 147 in plane crash in Spain The death toll of the plane crash on Wednesday in Madrid's international airport has reached 147 and 26 injuries, authorities said.

Russia warns of response to U.S. missile shield in Europe Russia will have to respond to the expansion of the U.S. missile system in Europe not only through diplomatic demarches, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

Poll: Obama's lead over McCain declines by half U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's lead over his Republican rival, John McCain, has declined by half, according to a poll released on Wednesday.

Brian Barwick To Leave The FA Brian Barwick is to leave his post as chief executive of the English Football Association in December, Sky sources say.

Mystery bones on San Rafael hill identified as those of suicidal woman Skeletal remains found earlier this year on a hillside in San Rafael were identified today as those of a woman who made suicidal threats before disappearing in 1988, police said. Pamala Sue Baird was 36 when she was reported missing by her housemate June 29,...

Shamed rocker denied Hong Kong entry Read full story for latest details.

Card-playing cons could crack cold cases While inmates in jails across New York pass the time by playing card games -- poker, gin rummy and solitaire -- they may also be helping crack cold cases.

Gold medalist sets record in 200 meters Read full story for latest details.

Waiting on Obama VP gets old, tired, then funny The question is starting to feel a little old: Who will Barack Obama pick as his vice president?

Pro-choice VP pick no go for conservatives Speculation that Sen. John McCain is considering two men who support abortion rights as a running mate has sparked a backlash among social conservatives, including radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh.