Stadium collapses in Colombia during bullfight

About 80 people were injured during a bullfight in Colombia today when the stands in the stadium collapsed underneath the weight of too many people.The stadium was holding about 500 people, but at this time it is not known how many were allowed to be in there. When the...

Rice acknowledges US policy shift on Iran

I think its high time people start talking with one another, online talking, not committing anything. I think this is the right step forward. "Rice acknowledges US policy shift on Iran 6 hours ago WASHINGTON (AFP)...

New Fabric Blocks Radiation, Chemical, Biological Hazards

In the modern world where fear is the driving force, a newly developed and patented fabric called 'Demron', slightly heavier than denim, which blocks radiation and other potential hazards will undoubtedly be a big...

NASA rolls out new shuttle launch schedule

"NASA unveiled a new launch schedule today that calls for eight shuttle missions in 2009 and 2010 and 10 overall before the nation's three-orbiter fleet is retired.The last of the missions now is slated to launch May 31, 2010 -- which would leave enough time to launch an...

Condo with a crotch mascot

"I once met a guy who told me he was comfortable with one-night stands so long as they didn’t involve interlocking fingers at any point during or after sex. As he explained, “finger interlocking is a sign of great intimacy and love” and he couldn’t handle that. What...

Gunfire erupts at Baptist Medical Centre in Florida - Updated

UPDATED: 4:10PM EST - June 20"A woman shot in a triple shooting in the parking garage of Baptist Medical Center late Thursday afternoon died overnight and her 11-year-old son is in serious condition.Police said...

Euro 2008: Portugal 2-3 Germany

Germany in to the Semis again, Portugal just not firing this time."Portugal 2-3 Germany BBC Radio 5 Live commentary Basel, 19 June 2008 606 debate | Blog Match report Live text Photos Player Rater Match stats ...

NATO warns villagers ahead of Taliban showdown

" Aircraft flown by NATO dropped hundreds of leaflets Monday night on several villages near Kandahar that have been seized by the Taliban, officials said, while thousands of extra Afghan troops headed to the region....

Switzerland v Portugal

Switzerland and Portugal have met each other 19 times before, with Switzerland holding the upper hand with eight wins against six victories for Portugal. Five matches have finished in a draw. In nine competitive matches (World Cup and European Championship qualifiers),...

Backgrounder: Lisbon Treaty, how it stands

"www.chinaview.cn 2008-06-13 16:14:2–    BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Ireland went to the polls Thursday to vote in a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, expected to pave the way for key institutional reform in the European Union (EU).    As the...

Lesbian kiss stirs up gay-friendly city

" SEATTLE - Most of the time, a kiss is just a kiss in the stands at Seattle Mariners games. The crowd hardly even pays attention when fans smooch.But then last week, a lesbian complained that an usher at Safeco...

A waxwork of Hitler to be displayed at Berlin Tussauds

The new Madame Tussauds in Berlin has defended its decision to include a waxwork of Adolf Hitler among the famous faces.Although you will not be allowed to have your picture taken with it apparently. Who would want...

British Columbia Politician Accused of Murder!

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA Politician, a Gruesome Murder, Drugs, the makings of the made for TV CSI movie of the week. "Cindy E. Harnett and Rob Shaw, Canwest News...

Lacrosse fans in one B.C. community ordered to stay silent during games

Having been to one of these games in Port Coquitlam, I can understand the reasoning behind this, although it may seem a little strange to tell people to be quiet during a sporting event.The Metro Vancouver lacrosse...

Congress: Hot Air on Oil

Another poingant and humorous piece from Mark Steyn. It seems that at below 25% approval ratings the U.S. congress has embraced its role as the world's most inept legislative body rather unity and progress....

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