Sri Lanka: attacks on free media put displaced civilians at risk

" Vigil marking the first anniversary of the detention of Sri Lankan journalist Jayaprakash Sittampalam Tissainayagam, London, March 2008 © Amnesty International" "If you read Sri Lankan newspapers,...

UK militants 'back jihad'

"LONDON: Thousands of Islamist militants in the UK are actively supporting jihadist activities at home and abroad, according to a leaked Government document.The secret report, obtained by the Sunday Telegraph, states that Britain will remain "a high-priority target" for...

Man hit by roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Now, when you see a warning sign at an amusement park, please obey it. I was recently at one myself and while I was waiting in line for this ride, there were signs throughout begging you not to stand during the...

Tight security, visa restrictions and high fares deter Olympic tourists

Chinese government is not very enthused with the response from tourist for  Olympic games.Main deterrents are strict China visa regime and tight security restrictions. Expensive cost is hampering even domestic tourist in China. Fewer people are going to Beijing...

South Korean 'shot dead in North'

Despite peace efforts between two countries this incident would further deepen tension between two countries. "A South Korean woman has been shot dead by a North Korean soldier while visiting a resort in the North Korean mountains, reports say. The shooting took place at the...

Teen Decapitated by Six Flags Batman Ride After Trying To Get Lost Hat

"A 17 year-old teen boy was decapitated by a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia after allegedly jumping a fence into a restricted area trying to retrieve a lost hat."

Out of Egypt-A Voice of Reason

"In Focus: From Abu-Fana to Al-Burullus Opinion By Khalil Al-Anani, June 10, 2008Egypt is boiling; this is the least one can say of the general conditions in Egypt. From Abu-Fana monastery, which witnessed violent clashes between Muslims and Copts less than two weeks ago, to...

Tennessee - Power Outage Kills Woman In Iron Lung

My heart and prayers go out to the family " A Tennessee woman who spent almost all of her life in an iron lung died after a power outage shut down the machine. The woman, Dianne Odell, 61, had been restricted to...

Asian states feel rice pinch

The cost of rice has reached an all-time high, and Asian contries are struggling to keep up."The price of the staple crop has risen by as much as 70% during the last year, according to the UN Food and Agriculture...

Aussie TV team charged over Apec stunt

This is such a great and funny story. It has a fun Canadian connection. I have seen the Chaser Team TV programme a number of times during a recent stay in Australia - they are just so funny. I have included the...

Chaser team 'never intended' to breach restricted zone

Are you from the US of A and wondering what that ol' President of yours is up to? Well, we're hosting him down here in Sydney, with the city locked down, locals locked out, and Dubya + his 700 security and assorted hangers-on roaming inside a big steel fence. Seems there...

Manitoba to Mexico via a new Interstate 69 superhighway

Wow!  Who knew?! (Susan Jones photo)"Highway 69 Revisited  By Alex Nikolic Columnist Some claim it is an urban myth, others a conspiracy theory, but there is a little truth in everything, and the truth...

Foot and mouth contained, claims British PM

Everyone who was involved in containing this deserves a pat on the back! Great News!"Foot and mouth contained, claims British PM ADRIAN CROFT Reuters August 10, 2007 at 10:55 AM EDT LONDON — Prime Minister Gordon Brown reassured farmers on Friday that an outbreak of foot...

Revised Rules Coming on Filmmaking and Photography, After Uproar

"Revised Rules Coming on Filmmaking and Photography, After Uproar By Sewell Chan After an outcry from videographers, filmmakers and still photographers — including a satirical rap video and an online protest...

NH Court: Limits to right to bear arms

"The state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state Constitution's right to bear arms can be restricted and regulated. "As numerous courts in other states have recognized with respect to their state constitutional right to bear arms ... the New Hampshire state...

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