Hopes dashed for diplomats to resolve Darfur crisis - Globe and Mail

" Despite announcement from UN, Sudanese government rejects deal PAUL KORING WASHINGTON -- Hopes that a diplomatic breakthrough might soon send international troops into Darfur to end violence largely evaporated yesterday as fighting escalated and Sudan's government seemingly...

What If It Was You?

Seriously, I used to forget my USF Id card all the time when I would go to study at the library. Imagine if it was your school, your peers, and your library where you were tasered multiple times in front of your...

Allen concedes, Bush administration squirms

"Republican Sen. George Allen conceded defeat to Democratic challenger Jim Webb in Virginia's Senate race today, an announcement that guarantees Democrats will control both the Senate and the House in the 110th...

OPEC cuts oil production by 1.2M barrels - Yahoo! News

"DOHA, Qatar - Oil cartel OPEC decided to cut production by a greater-than-expected 1.2 million barrels a day on Friday, and some members indicated it was open to further cuts. United Arab Emirates oil minister...

Massive Technology Show Bigger Than Ever

"The Massive Technology Show, Vancouver's annual technology event showcasing the best in business technologies, promises to provide an impressive variety of business technology speakers, exhibitors and networking...

North Korea Calls the U.S. Bluff

"North Korea's announcement of a successful underground detonation of a nuclear weapon has called Washington's bluff. President Bush had long warned that the U.S. will not "tolerate" a nuclear-armed North Korea,...

North Korea's announcement - Boston Globe

" By Reuters | October 9, 2006 SEOUL -- The following is the text of the announcement carried by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency: ``The field of scientific research in [North Korea] successfully conducted an underground nuclear test under secure conditions on Oct. 9...

Hungary's Prime Minister to Close Party Headquarters

"Hungary's prime minister says he will close his Socialist party's communist-era headquarters, the focus of often-violent protests this week.Ferenc Gyurcsany made the announcement Saturday, before yet another protest rally began in Budapest. Tens of thousands of people were...

A difficult pill to swallow

"IF CHILE'S health minister, Dr Soledad Barría, thought that making her announcement at a quiet Saturday session of a gynaecological conference would help the news to slip down more easily, she was wrong"

U.S. Uploads Anti-Drug Videos to YouTube

"The White House is distributing government-produced, anti-drug videos on YouTube, the trendy Internet service that features clips of wacky, drug-induced behavior and step-by-step instructions for growing...

Thai commander takes over after coup (AP)

" BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's army commmander ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a military coup Tuesday night while the prime minister was in New York, circling his offices with tanks, declaring martial law and revoking the constitution. An announcement on...

Blair confirms plan to stand down

"Tony Blair has confirmed he will be stepping down as prime minister within the next 12 months. Mr Blair said the Labour conference in two weeks' time would be his last."

2006-08-16 : Urban Mixer Speed Dating - Vancouver - JUST ANNOUNCED

Urban Mixer announces a new twist on speed dating featuring "a fleet of tiny smart cars" on a patio location in Vancouver's Gastown.

Johnny Depp & Tim Burton Get Back Together for Sweeney Todd

"Depp will be playing with the razors in Tom Burton’s promising movie, Sweeney Todd. The announcement of their sixth collaboration so far, was made public yesterday. The woozy pirate is now expected to perform his own singing in the Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Sweeney...

How Exactly Does Google DEFINE a Fraudulent Click?

"Google has had an excellent PR day with the announcement that it will disclose to advertisers how many fraudulent clicks are being caught in Google’s filter. Yes, this is step in the right direction, and all...

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