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Michael Jackson at 50: `The best is yet to come' NEW YORK - Michael Jackson celebrated his 50th birthday Friday, but he's still young at heartI'll just have a little cake with my children and we'll probably watch some cartoons," the pop star said in an interview with ABC News' "Good Morning America." Jackson talked by phone with ABC on Thursday. Jackson, a twice-divorced father of three, said he aims to provide a normal life for his children. "I am letting them enjoy their childhood as much... Read Full Story

Stars over the moon about Obama's speech DENVER - First word on Barack Obama's historic nomination acceptance speech from a bevy of celebrities in attendance was decidedly partisan: "It was excellent," Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie said. "It was amazing." "Incredible," said Jessica Alba simply, before joining Fergie, Rosario Dawson, Wilmer Valderrama and Kerry Washington at a private exit from Invesco Field. Alba was at the speech with husband Cash Warren. Other celebrities in attendance... Read Full Story

Simple fertilizer technique promises to feed Africa's hungry WASHINGTON (AFP) - A simple and cheap technique of applying fertilizer in small doses at the right time can double wheat crop yields in sub-Saharan Africa and feed millions of people, agronomists said in a report.A four-year experiment with the technique in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger has boosted sorghum and millet production by 44 to 120 percent, and family incomes by 50 to 130 percent, said an International Crops Research... Read Full Story

Ofcom seeks help on mobile rules The good and bad aspects of the UK's mobile phone networks are being sought by Ofcom. The telecoms regulator wants help from consumers and industry on areas that need more regulation or where the rules can be loosened. It is also looking for ideas on how best to extend mobile networks across the entire nation. It said rule changes might be necessary given the rapid pace of technological change in the industry. Strong signal The consultation has been prompted... Read Full Story

Simple fertilizer technique promises to feed Africa's hungry WASHINGTON (AFP) - A simple and cheap technique of applying fertilizer in small doses at the right time can double wheat crop yields in sub-Saharan Africa and feed millions of people, agronomists said in a report.A four-year experiment with the technique in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger has boosted sorghum and millet production by 44 to 120 percent, and family incomes by 50 to 130 percent, said an International Crops Research... Read Full Story

Ofcom seeks help on mobile rules The good and bad aspects of the UK's mobile phone networks are being sought by Ofcom. The telecoms regulator wants help from consumers and industry on areas that need more regulation or where the rules can be loosened. It is also looking for ideas on how best to extend mobile networks across the entire nation. It said rule changes might be necessary given the rapid pace of technological change in the industry. Strong signal The consultation has been prompted... Read Full Story

Split feared in Pakistan's coalition over judges issue ISLAMABAD (AFP) — Pakistan's fragile coalition government is facing a Monday deadline on reinstating judges sacked by former president Pervez Musharraf that could determine whether its major parties split. Political infighting has weakened the ability to focus on militant violence -- almost 100 people were killed in bombings in the past week -- and leave the government in disarray ahead of the September 6 presidential election. Seven... Read Full Story