Wed 9 Jul 2008 | 0:28 EDT

Today on Reuters (1/5)

Olympic countdown 7:07pm ET

With one month to go until the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing prepares to deliver the games as pollution worries persist.  Video | Full Article 

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Capping costs

Employees at beer icon Bud can expect a tight grip on costs if InBev succeeds in its takeover bid, including economy flights and fewer cellphones.  Full Article 

Insight (1/4)

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Fueling a boom in virtual networks

The zeal of small businesses to get together online is fueling a trend in specialized, business-focused communities.  Full Article | More Columns 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 136.78 +0.26% 09 Jul 2008 00:15 EDT
Gold 919.4 -0.37% 09 Jul 2008 00:17 EDT
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Inflation Watch

Inflation, the curse of the 1970s, is staging a comeback.  Full Coverage 

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Beijing Olympics

China is ready to stage the biggest international event in its history.  Full Article 

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Oil in the Spotlight

Reuters examines energy related issues through analyses, interviews and features.  Full Coverage 

Burping for science
Tuesday, 8 Jul 2008 08:00pm EDT 
Scientists in Argentina have strapped plastic tanks to the backs of cows to collect their burps in an attempt to better understand climate change.
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Test your nose for the news

Where did Madonna and Guy Ritchie meet? Which country is the least happy? What did New York City ban?  Take Quiz 

Betancourt keeps options open

Jul 8- Freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt said in an interview with Reuters Television that she didn't rule out the possibility of running for president in Colombia and that the only way to achieve peace is through dialogue.   Play Video

 
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Bearing Witness
Reuters award-winning multimedia piece, reflecting five years of reporting the war in Iraq.