Hamas wins the fur-lined jackpot

"The unity agreement signed in Mecca last Thursday marked a major victory for Hamas. Khaled Mashaal and Ismail Haniyeh could not have hoped for a greater achievement. Even amid the pressure exerted by the Suadi king, Hamas would not waver and came out stronger as far as the...

Dog racing to revive Boulevard

"LEISURE firm bosses aim to turn an old sporting venue at Hull into a top-flight greyhound racing arena after clinching a deal with its local authority owners." ''That's what I like to see, local authorities helping local business to succeed. Hull has a great deal to offer...

Rod Stewart ~ United States of America tour Dates

"''Rod Stuart has always been one of my favourites. Lucky America has all the best Artist Talent. Sometimes I wished I lived there''. liamssoft   Mon, 02/07 08:00 PM Rod Stewart Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, CT Sat, 02/03/07 08:00 PM Rod Stewart TD Banknorth...

Mary J. Blige big winner

"R&B singer Mary J. Blige was the top winner at the Billboard Music Awards, which took place at the MGM Grand"

That's Entertainment?

"This is the big news from the UK: after a 15 year absence George Michael goes live and rocking at the Manchester Arena. Here’s a guy who knows a thing or two about whipping a crowd up to frenzy. “I don’t like shagging old men but I’d like to screw Robert...

A Jerusalem Gay-Pride Clash Is Averted

"It was billed as an apocalyptic showdown: A band of scared but stubborn gay Israelis who wanted to celebrate their sexuality on a march through Jerusalem, versus 100,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews who vowed to tear the gays into confetti-sized pieces for turning the Holy City into...

Unauthorized Migrants -- Numbers and Characteristics

Pew Hispanic Center  [report in PDF]

Border Battles -- The U.S. Immigration Debates

"...the positions taken by advocates and the policies proposed by politicians have recently become more contentious and extreme..."