Somalian Civil war Continued, 30 people died

New Delhi: Civil war in Somalia are continuied. In the current fightinting a pro-government militia fought off Islamist insurgents who tried to capture a central Somali town, with around 30 people killed in...

Baby died of salt overdose in hospital

"POLICE are probing the death of a baby who died after being given a suspected salt overdose in hospital. The tiny boy, who had been born prematurely, had been on a saline solution drip. Horrified nurses...

Court Ruling May Impede Thousands of Ohio Voters

Ohio could become the Florida of the 2008 presidential vote, with the disagreements over provisional ballots coming to a head."More than 200,000 registered Ohio voters may be blocked from casting regular ballots on Election Day because of a federal appeals court decision on...

42-day detention dropped as unworkable in UK

The 42-day detention law, which would have extended the amount of time a person suspected of terrorism could be held without charge, has reportedly been dropped from Prime Minister Gordon Brown's agenda. The issue has been enormously controversial in the UK across party...

Lawsuit over ACORN filed in New Orleans Court

"by Rebecca Mowbray, The Times-PicayuneWednesday October 01, 2008, 8:34 PM Since Hurricane Katrina, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now has fought to make sure that displaced New Orleanians...

Do you Remember her, Lakshmi (who was born with four arms and four legs ) - ...

This was in the news last year and it's really good to know that she is doing so well. I just wanted this to share with everyone. I am also putting the original news below, so you can see the amazing journey...

Leopard savaging a crocodile caught on camera

" Leopard savaging a crocodile caught on camera Last Updated: 6:01pm BST 18/07/2008 The astonishing spectacle of a leopard savaging a crocodile has been captured for the first time on camera. Leopard savaging a...

A Cambridge First for the anorexic girl given just hours to live

" After graduating from Cambridge University with a starred First Class degree, Mandy Kaye has the world at her feet. She achieved the highest possible grade, the only student in her faculty to do so. But she...

Why the military keep this ageing dictator in power

" President Mugabe has not acted alone in bringing Zimbabwe to its knees. He has a band of willing accomplices, many of whom fought alongside him in the guerrilla war against white rule and have benefited...

Nuclear's changing fortunes

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly now with the price of oil skyrocketing, Nuclear seems to be the way to go. Past Rabid Naysayers seem to be changing their tune now versus when Oil was...

Posing nude teacher says she's unqualified for new school job

" A WOMAN who won back the right to teach after being suspended for posing nude for a magazine says she cannot take the position she has been offered because she is not qualified to do the job.Lynne Tziolas, 24,...

Sharapova hit by injury in Rome

Maria Sharapova has pulled out of the Italian Open semi-final after suffering a calf injury in a match against Jelena Jankovic."The Russian, set to top the new WTA rankings on Monday, was due to face the Serb...

Virtual Warrior Duels World of Warcraft Gold Farmers in Court

It's a case that can seem very bizarre on the face of it. On the one hand, you have Antonio Hernandez, a World of Warcraft gamer and enthusiast (to say the least). On the other, you have IGE, a company that pays...

To bring peace to the Afghans, talk to the Taleban

"Adam Holloway says that Britain’s strategy in Afghanistan is misconceived. Nato’s military presence should be reduced and the battle for hearts and minds fought more imaginatively They do not like the F-word in Whitehall, but failure stares us in the face in...

Egypt: Worst Riots Since 1977 Bread Brawls; Worse May Lie Ahead

An economic and political crisis is building in Egypt. MSNBC reports that rioters are setting buildings on fire.The banned group Muslim Brotherhood is taking full advantage to literally set fire to the streets. The Brotherhood is a jihadist organization that declares "Jihad...

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