Russsian Newspaper Defiant in Wake of Murdered Journalist Verdict

The headline of Russian Newspaper, Novaya Gazeta reflected a defiant tone.  The paper proclaims, 'We Are Not Afraid'.  "The killers have no fear because they know they will not be punished. But neither...

Warships surround Somali pirates

The Somali pirates being confronted by a coalition of the worlds' navies off the Africa coast have been surrounded by three warships: one Russian, one American, and one unknown. "Somali pirates aboard a ship...

Journey to unlock 'out of body' mysteries

"Journey to unlock 'out of body' mysteries Penny Sartori's research led to a book on near death experiences In September, medical teams at 25...

Poll on the economy: Americans gloomier, for now

"As people on Wall Street and Main Street hold their breath to see if a federal bailout of the nation's financial institutions will work, Americans are starting to speak — not whisper — the word "depression." In a sign that anxiety is growing, 33% of 1,011 adults surveyed...

'I can see dinosaurs from my back porch'

"'I can see dinosaurs from my back porch' * Track this topic * Print story * Post comment Palin-tology and the threat to science teaching By George Smith, Dick Destiny • Get more from this author Posted in Government, 26th September 2008 12:29 GMT GOP Veep...

Vietnam floods 'leave 100 dead'

Flash floods in Vietnam have killed 100 people, and forecasters fear additional casualties as more rain is predicted for Monday. The floods have occured in the country's northern mountain procinves. More than two dozen people are still missing."Flooding and landslides in...

What Men Aren't Telling You (Or, Why You Shouldn't Listen)

"That women are mysterious and unknowable is something every young man grows up believing. Men, on the other hand, never think of themselves as mysterious or confusing, and we are often at a loss as to why women...

Child bride gets divorced after rape, beatings

This certainly sex abuse. She certainly need help for mental recovery. UNICEF must look after the girl and consider the case into account."Nujood Ali is 10 years old, but she already has been married and divorced....

Child safety laws mean adults 'scared to approach children'

"Adults are afraid to interact with other people's children because they fear being labelled a paedophile, according to a report published today by the thinktank Civitas.The report, Licensed To Hug, calls for...

Adults 'scared to go near kids'

An interesting report that says that adults are becoming wary of spending too much time with children because they are afraid their intentions will be suspect."Many adults are afraid to interact with children for fear of being labelled as paedophiles, a report has claimed. ...

Bangladesh 'losing on corruption'

Despite the big crackdown undertaken by interim government in Bangladesh, there is no sign of let up in corruption. Interim government had arrested more than 150 leading politicians, officials and businessmen, as well as in some cases their wives and children, have been put...

China Troops Seal Tibet Monasteries, Shops Set Ablaze

More news from Tibet as China cracks down on protests there."Chinese troops sealed off three of Lhasa's largest monasteries after Tibet's biggest protests in almost 20 years deteriorated into violence, with...

26 Indonesian sailors feared dead: officials

"Twenty six Indonesian sailors are feared dead after their Panamanian freighter hit rough seas off Taiwan's north coast, officials said late Wednesday. Television images showed coast guards plucking one surviving sailor from the sea, but transport ministry official Ho...

President ready to declare war of any country encroaching on RI`s sovereignty

""I am not only the president but also the National Defense Forces (TNI) commander-in-chief, so we will not let go of even one inch of our territory," the president said at the opening of the 8th National...

Indonesian students in Malaysia in fear

""Because of the loud knocking on the door, we woke up trembling in fear, as the robbery of the seven Indonesian students in their apartment a few days ago are still fresh in our mind. We asked who was knocking on the door." "Just open the door," they shouted without saying...

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