27 April 2007: Afternoon
By The Morning News
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Saudi Arabia arrests 172 accused of planning a September 11th-scale attack within Saudi borders.
Maestro Rostropovich dies at age 80.
Following Estonia's decision to move a key Soviet war memorial, pro-Russians riot.
President Bush's approval rating hits a new low, as does general skepticism of politicians.
Polling shows no one dislikes the French more than Americans, except for the French.
Whether Royal or Sarkozy wins next week's elections, don't expect a doting first lady--or gentleman--to be at their side.
Burqavaganza, a satire about Burqas, doesn't play well in Pakistan; polygamous lesbian marriages go uncheered in Nigeria.
"We're in a culture that's a little more devil-may-care, a little foolhardy." Professional guinea pigs may be foolish, but the amount of money they earn isn't.
Never letting size get in the way of greatness, a thumb-sized puppy grows to a four-inch dog.
That "sheep masquerading as poodles" story may be a hoax about a hoax, but we won't regret our purchase.
Porn from the '70s turns up in time capsule from the '50s; court case proves life imitates porn.
"And when you can walk down Bourbon Street without gagging, that's a major accomplishment." New Orleans deodorizes French Quarter.
