Pakistani militants threatens to kill kidnapped Polish engineer

Militants who had kidnapped a Polish engineer in September last year on Thursday set February 4 deadline for the Pakistan government to accept their demands, warning that otherwise they would kill the captive.The...

Somali pirates may extend deadline, before destroying ship with crewmembers

Somali pirates holding an arms-laden Ukrainian tanker off Somalia may extend the deadline on their threat to destroy the vessel with the crewmembers, a spokesman said Monday. " In Kiev, angry relatives of the...

Feds use fear and intimidation to Close Santa Barbara Medical Cannabis Coops

" DEA Targets City-Regulated Facitilites: Dep't of Republican Justice? Cal. NORML Release - Sept 18, 2008 In response to federal...

Source: Bush considering 8,000 troop cuts in Iraq

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The top U.S. general in Iraq is recommending nearly 8,000 troop cuts in Iraq because of the improving situation there, a source close to the process has told CNN. ...

Man City signs Robinho for record fee

Some big money's been changing hands today, with Manchester City signing Brazilian player Robinho for almost $60m, and Manchester United buying the Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov for $55m (£30.75m)....

Pakistan Coalition government under pressure over Zardari Presidency

Cracked have surfaced in the ruling Pakistani establishment after Asif Zardari, widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has thrown his hat into Presidential race. Asif Zardari has been a controversial figure during his wife's tenure as Pakistani Prime minister. With...

EU: Iran nuclear deadline unnecessary

As incentive package the P5+1 group offered to Iran in Geneva fell in deaf ears, the US unilaterally impose a deadline for Teheran to answer. As Iran would not be forced to accept the incentive offer under duress, the EU has claimed the US deadline is unnecessary. " EU:...

Ramirez traded, Canadian goes to Boston

It is difficult to replace Manny Ramirez, but replacing him with Jason Bay may turn out to be a great move in the long run. The on/off-field shenanigans by Manny became tiresome, and with Bay, they include a great...

Ventura to announce if he's running for Senate on Larry King

"Will he or won’t he? Former Minnesota Governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura is expected to announce Monday night on CNN’s Larry King Live whether he’ll run for his state’s U.S. Senate seat....

Sarkozy aims to revive EU pact this year

In an important speech delivered yesterday in Strasbourg, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who assumed the French rotating EU presidency at the begining of the month, outlined the timeframe he envisions for...

Indian Point licensing board needs more time

Quite an interesting debate has developed around the pros and cons of Nuclear power on this link. Join in if you have information to share. As far back as June 2006, National Academy of Sciences Report Concludes...

Iraq army tightens grip on southern city

Things are improving in Iraq. The Iraqi government is gearing up to go into the southern city of Amara, which borders Iran. "Iraq's security forces tightened their grip on the southern city of Amara on Monday and...

Food summit may end without declaration of intent

Rather than centering around the controversial issue of biofuels, as was expected, conflict at the emergency food summit in Rome is focused on disagreement between opponents over side issues, such as whether a resolution should condemn US economic danctions on Cuba."ROME...

Mourinho Takes Over At Inter – Report

"It was reported in the Italian press earlier today thatMourinho had made up his mind that he wanted the job at Inter, but had issuedthe club’s President Massimo Moratti a deadline of midnight tonight to make...

Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $8.3 Million For Two Illinois Counties

"BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Federal disaster assistance totals for eligible Iroquois and Livingston County residents topped $8.3 million last night with just a few days left until the May 6 registration deadline.This total includes Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants...

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