Families of 153 dead ask why plane was cleared to fly

"Angry relatives of Madrid crash victims asked yesterday why the aircraft was allowed to fly two hours after it aborted a take-off because of a technical fault. A total of 153 people died on Wednesday when the Spanair aircraft bound for the Canary Islands failed to take off,...

Fergie and Daniel Day Lewis to Star in Fellini-Inspired Movie Musical

I had to re-read this story about five times to grasp fully what I was reading: occasional Black Eyed Pea popstar Fergie is set to star with Academy Award winning actor, Daniel Day-Lewis (and a cast of other...

US President Arrives in Slovenia

US President is in town and all radios are reporting which roads are closed where extra security is present etc. But as much as I can see EURO 2008 is still main event and nobody really cares about anything else"US President George W. Bush arrived at the Ljubljana...

Dominican leader wins third term

President Leonel Fernandez has been re-elected in the Dominican Republic as his main opponent concedes defeat."Miguel Vargas Maldonado conceded after early results confirmed exit poll predictions giving the president...

Gunmen flee Venezuela bank with hostages

UPDATE: The Associated Press is reporting that the gunmen have surrendered, and the remaining hostages have been freed.  Hopefully this hostage crisis can be swiftly resolved: "ALTAGRACIA DE ORITUCO, Venezuela -- Armed Venezuelan bank robbers sped away from a police...

Oscar Nominations In, 'No Country' 'Will be Blood' Top List

I can't remember the last time there was such a glut of great movies and performances to choose from. It's going to be interesting to see who walks away with what. My money is on 'No Country For Old Men' for best...

China FM in flurry of phone calls after US report on Iran released

""The Chinese side is willing to continue to make efforts to appropriately resolve the Iranian nuclear issue," the statement quoted Yang as telling Solana in the late-night telephone call.In a report released Monday, the US National Intelligence Estimate said Iran halted its...

EU, Iran to hold nuclear talks

""Iran today, under the guidance and wisdom of the supreme leader (Ayatollah Ali Khamenei) and its resistance, has become a nuclear nation," Ahmadinejad was quoted as telling prayer leaders in Tehran late...

Journalist files complaint against local businessman, northern Mexico.

This was originally reported on the website www.mexicoreporter.com. Please visit the site or click here for more reports and content on violence against journalists in Mexico. "Journalist files complaint against local businessman, northern Mexico. A journalist in Northern...

Blind Men and Elephant in Brooklyn's McCarren Park Pool

On Nov. 11 artist Javier Tellez brought the "Blind Man and the Elephant" parable to life -- in the hipster hangout of Williamsburg, Brooklyn's McCarren Park Pool. Six blind people were invited to touch various parts...

Islamic Terrorist Verdicts In: Guilty for Some, Mastermind Acquitted

I'm not quite sure how the jury reached the verdict that let a self-confessed mastermind terrorist plotter go free. Read on!"Twenty-one of 28 defendants were found guilty on Wednesday in the 2004 Madrid train bombings, but another accused ringleader was acquitted in...

World-Check Forum identifies emerging challenges to global compliance frameworks

"Almost 50 attendees enjoyed the round-table event on the 27th and 28th of September at Stapelford Park, United Kingdom. The highly respected guest speakers, who each delivered thought-provoking speeches from their diverse backgrounds, added further dimension to the event....

Gee, Thanks: Donations with a Stolen Credit Card

A thief who nicks your card may dash right out and make a donation  to a popular charity... if only to make sure that the card is still active. Even amongst identity-theft circles, verification and trust between...

Liverpool f.c make Mascherano request

"Liverpool ask Fifa for special dispensation to sign Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano on loan from West Ham"

Pope-commissioned condom study passes first hurdle

"A study commissioned by Pope Benedict on the use of condoms to fight AIDS has passed its first hurdle and is now being reviewed by top theologians for possible use in a Papal document, a cardinal said on Tuesday. "This is something that worries the Pope a lot," said Cardinal...

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