Challenges In The News 05/22/08

Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- NTT DoCoMo Inc., Japan's largest wireless operator, will offer free calls among family members to challenge similar discounts by KDDI Corp. and Softbank Corp.

The Canadian government repeated on Tuesday it expects economic risks remain tilted to the downside, and said the stronger Canadian dollar would remain a challenge to exporters amid a weakening U.S. economy and ongoing global financial turmoil.

Galway International Rally to host first ever Challenge event outside of UK.

Some owners challenge the findings on a federal investigation into the Toyota Tacoma's accelerator system.

A La Monte man will once again challenge Stanley Cox to represent Missouri’s 118th District in Jefferson City. Jerry Beck, 68, on Tuesday filed his intent to run as a Democratic contender the Republican incumbent.

The Readybot Robot Challenge today released a preview video of their kitchen-cleaning robot prototype.

NEW YORK Chicago Tribune Washington Bureau Chief Michael Tackett welcomed new Tribune Company Chief Sam Zell's challenge to reorganize the D.C. bureau and said his staff is "locked, loaded and ready to change."

Before Wally Herger begins his 23rd year representing California’s Second Congressional District, he could face a tougher-than-usual challenge in this year of “change.”

Japan's women powered into the semi-finals of the world team table tennis championships Thursday and immediately issued a challenge to all-conquering China.

Norwin had a quick recovery from its loss to Moon Area in the WPIAL semifinals because the Knights had to prepare for another challenge as they enter the PIAA Quad A playoffs.

Norway's police intelligence agency said violence by Islamic extremists will challenge Norwegian security in coming years, partly because of the Nordic nation's participation in peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan.