Sony recalls more laptop batteries
TOKYO (AP) - Toshiba is recalling 340,000 laptop batteries
made by Sony Corp. because customers have experienced
problems when recharging them.
The recall affects 100,000 batteries from the United States,
45,000 from Japan and the rest from around the world. The
batteries sometimes stop recharging or run out of
power.
The problem is not directly related to the recall of
batteries by Dell Inc. and Apple Computer Inc. In both cases
there were concerns that the batteries could overheat and
catch fire.
Toshiba’s recall involves battery packs for Dynabook
and Satellite models made from March to May this year. The
batteries will be replaced for free.
The recall follows production problems that forced Sony to
delay key product launches.
Bush speaks to U.N.; pushes
democracy
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - President Bush attempted to silence
anti-Americanism in his speech to the United Nations.
He said that extremists are trying to justify their violence
by claiming that America is waging war on Islam.
“My country desires peace,” Bush said.
“Extremists in your midst spread propaganda claiming
that the West is engaged in a war against Islam. This
propaganda is false and its purpose is to confuse you and
justify acts of terror. We respect Islam.”
Bush has tried to make this point clear, as America has
solidly allied itself with Israel.
In his speech, Bush spoke directly to the Iranian people,
not the government, to express his respect and hope for
better relations in the future.
Memorial service held to honor Steve
Irwin
BEERWAH, Australia (AP) - The “Crocodile Hunter”
Steve Irwin, beloved conservationist and entertainer, was
remembered Wednesday at a public memorial service.
The Prime Minister John Howard was one of the 5,000 in
attendance, and reflected on Irwin’s love for
Australia.
“Steve Irwin touched the hearts of Australians and
touched the hearts of millions around the world in a very
special way,” Howard said. “He did that because
he had that quality of being genuine, of being authentic, of
being unconditional and having a great zest for
life.”
The ceremony was held in the Australia Zoo, and
Irwin’s widow Terri and children Bindi, 8, and Bob, 2,
made their first public appearance since his death.
Actor Russell Crowe, fellow Australian, also paid respect to
Irwin.
Three suspects charged with Duquesne
shooting
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Police charged two men Tuesday with
shooting five Duquesne basketball players, and accused a
19-year-old sophomore of letting students into a party whom
he knew were armed.
Brandon Baynes, 18, was arraigned on five counts of criminal
attempt at homicide. Charges of aggravated assault, criminal
conspiracy and weapons counts were also filed against Baynes
and William Holmes, 18. Holmes was also charged with reckless
endangerment.
Three players remain hospitalized after the shootings on
Sunday. Junior forward Sam Ashaolu, 23, remains the most
seriously wounded, as he is in critical condition with bullet
fragments in his head.
Brittany Jones was also arrested on charges of reckless
endangerment.
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