Google China hiring more staff despite pullout threat Internet giant Google has posted advertisements for dozens of positions in its China business, suggesting it may be rethinking its threat to leave the country over cyber attacks and online censorship. Read more on Vietnews Online

Despite Budget Shortfall, Council Approves Funds for Affordable Housing Study, Black Infant Program The Planet needs your help. Give to the Fund for Local Reporting! Despite a $10 million budget shortfall in the next fiscal year, the Berkeley City Council made a commitment to the Black Infant Health...

Hoskings okay after Qatar crash, despite ambulance HTC-Columbia sprinter Chloe Hosking’s Tour of Qatar finished 150 metres early yesterday as she touch… Read more on VeloNation