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Elusive peace in Nigeria's oil Delta
"An effort by the Nigerian government to bring peace to the oil-rich Niger Delta region hangs in the balance before it has even begun. Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan announced that the government would no longer be holding a planned "summit" in order to bring together the...Judge Won't Lift Gun Ban at the Airport
The city of Atlanta’s ban on guns at the world’s busiest airport will continue despite a new state law easing restrictions on carrying firearms in public. U.S. District Judge Marvin Shoob Monday rejected a request for a preliminary injunction against the ban filed by a...
Venezuelans Have Had it with Hugo
Even though you control the media, have a strangelhold on the political system, and have more power than anyone else in the country doesn't necessarily mean the people like you."Riot police used tear gas Wednesday to block hundreds of Venezuelans protesting the latest moves... Stinky poker player kicked out of casino
If you stink – get out! An Atlantic City casino kicked out a 440 lb man from their poker room after receiving complaints he smelled really really bad. The 54-year old said the odor was from playing poker for... New York Times Rejects McCains Rebuttal Op-Ed to Obama's Last Week
NYT REJECTS MCCAIN'S EDITORIAL; SHOULD 'MIRROR' OBAMAAn editorial written by Republican presidential hopeful McCain has been rejected by the NEW YORK TIMES -- less than a week after the paper published an essay... Belgian PM's resignation rejected
If you think you are the PM and can have your way in a Monach country then think again because it is not that easy. " Francois Xavier de Donnea, Raymond Langendries and Karl-Heinz Lambertz accepted the mission and would report back at the end of the month, the... EBay Wins Lengthy Trademark Battle Against Tiffany
Previous article written about eBay paying $61 million to Fashion Companies over sales of fake Good can be read here.With the recent courtroom defeat of eBay, there is finally a reason for them to celebrate as they... G8 Japan, US says no to CO2 regulation
Time for climate change at White HouseRepublican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama, have endorsed variations of the approach rejected by the Senate. Others target 50% reduction CO2 2050 " WASHINGTON... Iran in warning to US and Israel
A top clerics in Iran has accused Israel to pressurise US officials to attack Iran and warned that such an attack would be bad for Tel Aviv regime. He Last week, the top US military officer said opening up a new... Hostile bid for Anheuser-Busch could get ugly
That is an update to Brazilians place an unsolicited $46.3bn bid for Anheuser- Busch and Is Budweiser an American icon ? " Belgian-Brazilian InBev may get a warmer welcome in St. Louis if it raises its $46.3... Briton guilty of family murders
A former British IT worker Neil Entwistle has been charged with murder and sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his wife and daughter. "A British man has been found guilty of murdering his American wife and...Summer strikes for unions
800,000 public sector workers, including school dinner ladies and council trash collectors, are going to stage a strike in the UK next month. The union, Unison, is just one of many that are threatening to stage a "summer of discontent" of strikes over the skyrocketing cost of...Exploring the Gay Brain
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorGays used to say,"We're Here, We're Queer, Get used to it!"Now it seems science have uncovered a new spin!Now Gays can proudly march and say "We're Here, We're an...Indonesia: Supreme Court Rules Against Exxon in Aceh Case (News + Analysis)
This is an interesting case in many ways. What responsibilities does a corporation have overseas if, due to local politics and wars, employees are harmed or cause harm for reasons that have nothing to do with the company?This article doesn't quite make it clear if the... Lisbon Treaty: EU meets to address Irish No vote
Don't be bullied! Irish voices sing out! Save us all from the war mongers!–EXCERPT: "Mr Sarkozy's Czech counterpart, Vaclav Klaus, whose signature is needed for the treaty's approval, has broken ranks by calling...
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