Episcopal Church dissidents aim for new church
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Conservatives who have abandoned the U.S. Episcopal Church by the thousands in recent years are trying to form a separate-but-equal church, a move that could leave two branches of Anglicanism on American soil.
Volkswagen diesel car wins "Green Car of the Year"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A clean-burning diesel sedan, Volkswagen AG's Jetta TDI, won the "Green Car of the Year" award at the Los Angeles auto show on Thursday, the first time a diesel-powered car has taken the industry's top environmental honor.
Yankees pitcher Mussina retires
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees starter Mike Mussina announced his retirement Thursday, becoming the first pitcher to end his career after posting a 20-win season since Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax in 1966.
Obama eyes Arizona governor for Homeland Security
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama is considering Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to be U.S. Homeland Security secretary, heading a sprawling agency formed to bolster civil defense in the wake of the September 11 attacks, a senior Democrat said.
VIEW-HSBC favours solar, wind over integrated power
HONG KONG (Reuters) - HSBC Global Asset Management has increased its exposure to solar power-related stocks at the expense of integrated power plays, and believes technology companies in the solar and wind sectors offer solid long-term opportunity for investors.
Grenade fails to scare hardcore Thai protesters
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Diehard protesters occupying the Thai prime minister's offices brushed off a grenade attack that killed one person and wounded 23 on Thursday, saying they would continue their three-month sit-in to oust the government.
