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Did the Army 'Steal' FARC's Hostage Release?
There will be many twists and turns in the story about the rescue of Betancourt and other hostages from the FARC"QUITO, Ecuador, Jul 8 (IPS) - A source close to the insurgent Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) told IPS that the Jul. 2 rescue of Ingrid Betancourt... Frenzied demand for Apple's new 3G iPhone in the UK
I was going to switch to the iPhone but I got a shock when I saw the price of the packages on offer here in the Republic of Ireland, especially as the Data bundle is limited to 1G:It will be available in an 8GB...Police to release name of woman killed by lightning in Virginia Beach
Police have identified a woman struck by lightning and killed in Sandbridge on Sunday night. Police said her name will likely be released Monday, after family members have been notified. Earlier in the evening,... Brooke Bennett found Dead, Uncle Main Suspect, Obstructed Justice
Update July 6, 2008 - Politiste has confirmed that Jacques (Bennetts Uncle) does not appear in the Vermont Sex Offender Registry Vermont Sex Offender Registry Based upon his previous arrest and conviction for child... Coldplay may have answered EMI's rumored hopes
This may be good news for EMI but it may not be good music for other musicians. It may be that, like the film industry, the major labels scale back their activity even further, supporting just a few mega-selling bands and discarding the rest. " Despite a 66% drop... Brazil calls for end to armed struggle in Latin America
What Lula don't say is that several officials of his government have expressed open support to the FARCS. " 'The waging of armed struggle as a means of achieving power should end in Latin America,' Brazilian... Maryland Jail Officials Release Man Just Convicted of Attempted Murder
We've all heard of the slips of paper given in school to go to the principal's office or to detention--but slips of paper to route prisoners to jail? Seems like that could be an open invitation to some fiddling around--and sure enough, one convict is now on the lam."State...Viva La Download Or Death And All His CDs
I think we can begin the farewells to CDs as music downloading is continuing to grow. In just two weeks, Coldplay broke the record of most downloaded album beating John Mayer's old record. This accounts to "SOLD"...THE CLINTON BODY-COUNT
"DEAD BODYGUARDS Maj. Gen. William Robertson,Deputy Commanding General, V Corps, Europe Col William Densberger,V Corps Chief of Operations and Plans Col. Robert Kelly,V Corps Chief of Intelligence Spec. Gary Rhodes, Crew Chief died: 2/23/93 - All were killed when... British Home Secretary faces renewed pressure to release Hunt Report on MI5 p...
"Two months ago the editor of News Alliance visited the National Archives in Kew to study the findings of the Home Office investigation into misconduct and corruption in Public Office during 1974-1976.What should... Britney Spears'Upset: Mom to Write Tell All Book!!
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorYep, certainly shows a Parents Love, when Mommy Dearest "Lynne Spears Tell All" will hit the newstands. Certainly the Price of Fame, a Child would never expect from a...Somalia: Pirates demand $1M ransom for 4 Europeans
Somalian captors of the German couple & French boat captain have demanded a hefty $1 million ransom for releasing them. Kidnappings have become a thriving business in Somalia. Highjackers have got huge ransom in the past. " A government minister says...27 arrests in Quebec child porn ring bust
"MONTREAL -- 27 arrests in Quebec child porn ring bust Canwest News Service Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 An extensive child pornography ring has been cracked with the arrest of 27 people, Quebec provincial...American journalist deported from Aceh
" An American freelance journalist believed to be linked with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has been deported from Aceh after attempting to enter the province on Feb. 8. It marks the fifth deportation for 50-year-old Willian Nessen since he was first barred from...Female suicide bomber kills 15 in Iraq
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAs the world turns, and we go about our daily lives, so does the ongoing series of suicide bombings in Iraq.Iraqi Civilians aware of their limited time on this earth, met...
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