Millions affected by the country's worst floods in Pakistan

The country has not recovered from the tragedy of the plane crash in the Margalla Hills in Islamabad, which killed all 152 peopl eon board, and it is now dealing with the loss of more than a thousand people due to...

UK facing 'worst storm of year'

There is a bad weather warning in United Kingdom " Heavy rain and high winds have caused flooding in parts of southern England, as the year's worst storm is forecast for the start of the weekend. A severe flood...

Toyota reports worst annual loss

" Toyota, the world's biggest carmaker, has made its worst annual loss as the global economic downturn has hit demand for its vehicles. The Japanese company said it made a net loss of 436.94bn yen ($4.4bn; £2.9bn) in the year to 31 March, compared with a record profit the...

Canada: Job Losses Worst on Record

OTTAWA - The recession hit home last month, as a massive 129,000 workers joined the unemployed, more than half of those in Ontario.  The province's unemplyment rate rose to 8%, up from 7.2% in December....

Social Security wins worst agency title in Mexico!

A well deserved title, I have had to make some "urgent' paperwork and appointments that takes months to be taken care of. I hope this contest serves as an incentive to improve their service. " MEXICO CITY - Here...

As the troops enter, we fear the worst

I hope that everyone reads this article and gets a sense of how this invasion and this ongoing violence in Gaza is affecting the regular civilian population, who are being punished for simply living (under Hamas.)...

Nowpublic 's Terri Potratz, a Fashion Statement on Softpedia

"Before taking a glance into the future fashion trends, maybe one should stop for a while and think about the mistakes of the past – if any. Nevertheless, fashion connoisseurs have already started to sum up the...

Zimbabwe cholera deaths rise to 746: UN

the growth cholora's graph is rising like a mountain. "The death toll from cholera in Zimbabwe has risen to 746, with 15,572 suspected cases reported across the southern African country, according to the latest...

Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years

"Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years Dec 5, 2008 Economy Dec 5, 3:22 PM (ET) By JEANNINE AVERSA WASHINGTON (AP) - Skittish employers slashed 533,000 jobs in November, the most in 34 years,...

PM dares Dion to face voters with coalition plan

"PM dares Dion to face voters with coalition plan Dion quotes 2005 Harper letter decrying government delays of confidence votes Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2008 | 4:42 PM ET Comments474Recommend485 CBC News Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion...

This Is Not A Normal Recession: Moving on to Plan B

""The Winter of 2008-2009 will prove to be the winter of global economic discontent that marks the rejection of the flawed ideology that unregulated global financial markets promote financial innovation, market efficiency, unhampered growth and endless prosperity while...

The worst pick-up lines... that ever worked!

"“This poker party I was at started to get very crowded. As a group of girls walked in, this guy came up behind me and said, ‘I think you’re going to be asked to leave soon. You’re so pretty, you’re...

German Economy Enters Worst Recession in 12 Years

European stock markets are panicing today as investors learn that Germany, Europe's largest economy, has officially fallen into recession. In morning trading Britain's FTSE 100 was down about 1.3 percent and the...

Submarine in worst nuclear leak since 80s

It has been revealed that a a royal navy nuclear submarine from the UK had a leak of nuclear material on November 7, pouring liquid coolant into a river. Now questions are being raised as to why the Royal Navy kept quiet about the event."The Royal Navy is facing serious...

South Korea unveils stimulus as markets eye more rate cuts

" SINGAPORE (Reuters) - South Korea unveiled an economic stimulus plan on Monday and markets geared for more interest rate cuts in Europe and Australia in a frantic campaign to keep the financial crisis from...

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