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American Coast Guard officials in Florida say they have returned to Cuba a group of would be migrants who tried to make their way to the United States. In an unusual vessel, a floating truck.

American Coast Guard officials in Florida say they have returned to Cuba a group of would be migrants who tried to make their way to the United States. In an unusual vessel, a floating truck.

They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than halfway through their journey, and the Coast Guard could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel.

They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than halfway through their journey, and the Coast Guard could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel.

The Cubans had attached floats and propellers to a 1951 Chevy truck.

The Cubans had attached floats and propellers to a 1951 Chevy truck.

All large and medium sized Chinese cities will have greater air quality monitoring by 2010, says a government official.

All large and medium sized Chinese cities will have greater air quality monitoring by 2010, says a government official.

The government has spent 150 million yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000, when officials began paying greater attention to air quality monitoring.

The government has spent 150 million yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000, when officials began paying greater attention to air quality monitoring.

More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems, and 42 others will have systems in place by the end of this year.

More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems, and 42 others will have systems in place by the end of this year.

And sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday, and some 90 passengers were reported missing, while at least another 68 died.

And sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday, and some 90 passengers were reported missing, while at least another 68 died.

One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized early on Sunday on the Meghna River, and 50 were rescued.

One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized early on Sunday on the Meghna River, and 50 were rescued.

A second ferry sank on the same river just 1 kilometer away. Leaving 40 passengers missing, after 6 were rescued.

A second ferry sank on the same river just 1 kilometer away. Leaving 40 passengers missing, after 6 were rescued.

The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili.

The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili.

The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timor capital next week, as well as serving the consular needs of Australians in the region.

The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timor capital next week, as well as serving the consular needs of Australians in the region.

The consulate will facilitate Australia's support.

The consulate will facilitate Australia's support.

to the united nations assistance mission in east timor.

to the united nations assistance mission in east timor.

The announcement follows in principle the agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australia prime minister and Indonesian president. In Bali last month.

The announcement follows in principle the agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australia prime minister and Indonesian president. In Bali last month.

PepsiCo of the US and Unilever of the UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China's competitive bottled tea market.

PepsiCo of the US and Unilever of the UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China's competitive bottled tea market.

The two companies launched Lipton's iced tea in Guangzhou last week, in a fifty fifty venture.

The two companies launched Lipton's iced tea in Guangzhou last week, in a fifty fifty venture.

PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance, while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe.

PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance, while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe.

Company executive said.

Company executive said.

China has a growing bottled tea market, estimated to be worth 10 billion yuan.

China has a growing bottled tea market, estimated to be worth 10 billion yuan.

It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands, Master Kong and Uni-President.

It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands, Master Kong and Uni-President.

Three other big brands, Nestle, Guangdong based Jianlibao and Lipton have just entered the market this year.

Three other big brands, Nestle, Guangdong based Jianlibao and Lipton have just entered the market this year.

Whis company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca Cola.

Whis company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca Cola.

The Israeli peace camp has launched the biggest protest in years, with more than 100,000 people protesting on Saturday, and demanding the country leave Gaza.

The Israeli peace camp has launched the biggest protest in years, with more than 100,000 people protesting on Saturday, and demanding the country leave Gaza.

After Palestinian militants dealt Israel's army its deadliest blow since 2002.

After Palestinian militants dealt Israel's army its deadliest blow since 2002.

Crowds at Tel Aviv's main square added to the growing call for withdrawal from the war-torn territory.

Crowds at Tel Aviv's main square added to the growing call for withdrawal from the war-torn territory.

The killing of 13 soldiers by militants in the Gaza Strip last week has deepened already strong support in Israel for Prime Minister Sharon's Gaza pullout plan.

The killing of 13 soldiers by militants in the Gaza Strip last week has deepened already strong support in Israel for Prime Minister Sharon's Gaza pullout plan.

Which has been delayed by hardliners in his right wing, Likud party.

Which has been delayed by hardliners in his right wing, Likud party.