Time running out for China quake survivors
 Cries for help echoed from under the rubble of shattered communities Friday as China warned time was running out to save survivors of an earthquake that has claimed an estimated 50,000 lives. Nations:[China][South Korea][Singapore][Japan] People:[Wen Jiabao][Hu Jintao] Activities:[2008 China Earthquake] 2008-05-16 Strong aftershock hits China quake epicenter
A strong aftershock sparked landslides Friday near the epicenter of this week's powerful earthquake, while some survivors were pulled from rubble after being buried for four days. Nations:[China] People:[Hu Jintao] Activities:[2008 China Earthquake] 2008-05-16 UN in dark about Myanmar cyclone disaster needs
The United Nations said Friday that severe restrictions by Myanmar's military junta have left aid agencies largely in the dark about the extent of survivors' suffering, two weeks after a killer cyclone left up to 2.5 million people destitute. Nations:[Myanmar] Activities:[2008 Myanmar Cyclone] 2008-05-16 Perfect timing: Obama's super show-stoppers
With her deep party ties, New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was supposed to own the superdelegate primary. But in the last two months, it's been the rookie, Democratic rival Barack Obama, who has maximized his superdelegate moments. Nations:[U.S.] People:[Bill Richardson][Barack Obama][John Edwards][Hillary Clinton] Activities:[US Election 2008] 2008-05-16 Oil pushed above $127 a barrel for first time
Oil prices soared more than $3 a barrel, surpassing $127 for the first time Friday and putting more pressure on already lofty gasoline and diesel prices ahead of the summer driving season in the northern hemisphere. Activities:[2007 Oil Price Crisis] 2008-05-16 Israel firm on refugees after Bush dismays Arabs
Israel ruled out all debate on letting Palestinian refugees return in any peace deal, as U.S. President George W. Bush ended a visit on Friday that left Arabs dismayed by his outspoken support for Israel's "chosen people." People:[Mahmoud Abbas][Ehud Olmert][George W. Bush] Activities:[2007 Palestinian Peace Talks][Israel-U.S.] 2008-05-16 China races to bury quake dead, manage survivors
China struggled on Friday to bury the dead and offer relief to those left injured, homeless and without food and water by the earthquake that may have killed more than 50,000 people. Nations:[China][Japan] People:[Wen Jiabao][Hu Jintao] Activities:[2008 China Earthquake] 2008-05-15 China quake death toll could rise to 50,000
China warned the death toll from this week's earthquake could soar to 50,000, while the government issued a public appeal Thursday for rescue equipment as it struggled to cope with the disaster. Nations:[China] People:[Wen Jiabao][Yao Ming] Activities:[2008 China Earthquake] 2008-05-15 China quake death toll could rise to 50,000
 China warned the death toll from this week's earthquake could soar to 50,000, while the government issued a public appeal Thursday for rescue equipment as it struggled to cope with the disaster. Nations:[China] People:[Wen Jiabao][Yao Ming] Activities:[2008 China Earthquake] 2008-05-15 Myanmar junta warns people not to hoard aid
Myanmar's junta warned Thursday that legal action would be taken against people who trade or hoard international aid in the aftermath of this month's devastating cyclone. Activities:[2008 Myanmar Cyclone] 2008-05-15 General Electric looks to sell appliance unit
General Electric Co (GE.N) is looking to sell its appliance unit in an auction that could bring in $5 billion to $8 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site on Wednesday. 2008-05-15 Grim Brazilian drama opens Cannes film festival
A grim Brazilian drama about society's descent into anarchy launched the Cannes film festival on Wednesday, and politics dominated the opening news conference held by jury president Sean Penn. People:[Charlie Kaufman][Eva Longoria][Joaquin Phoenix][Philip Seymour Hoffman][Sean Penn][Cate Blanchett] Activities:[2008 Cannes Film Festival] 2008-05-15
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