Emergency Beijing Olympic pollution scheme begins

"Emergency Beijing Olympic pollution scheme begins By Ben Blanchard Reuters - Sunday, July 20 12:01 pmBEIJING (Reuters) - Beijingers breathed easier on Sunday as traffic restrictions and factory closures came into effect in a last ditch attempt to turn the often...

Director General of MI5 refuses to release any data on whistleblower John Fra...

"Just over three-years since whistleblower John Francis Smith died in a filthy NHS hospital, the Director General of MI5 has told his family that no data can be released relating to his Government Service because of...

Bush Optimistic About Economy; Fed Chairman Sees 'Difficulties'

I think Mr. Bush should listen to chairman of the Federal Reserve. US govt should consider this problem into account."U.S. President George Bush is urging lawmakers to act quickly on legislation to financially...

'Warcraft' maker Blizzard Wins Copyright Cheating Lawsuit

Cheating is now a violation of copyright, according to a U.S. district judge who ruled for World of Warcraft maker Blizzard on Tuesday. Blizzard was suing MDY Industries for their software program WoWGlider, which...

South Korea recalls ambassador to Japan

South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Tokyo over a territorial dispute over some islets both countries claim. The dispute is long-running, but Japan has renewed its claims, sparking the current feud."South Korea announced on Monday that it was recalling its ambassador to...

Robbery attempt ends when victim offers iced tea

"TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- A mother and her 6-month old girl escaped unhurt after she calmed down a knife-wielding robber with a glass of iced tea and a chat, Tokyo police said Wednesday. The 30-year-old housewife was in the hallway of her apartment building Monday when a man...

The cars that Saddam’s son used to own are unearthed

Iraqi police displayed five cars that belonged to Odai Hussein, the eldest son of Saddam Hussein, today. The display featured two Rolls Royces and several vintage classics. The fate of these classy cars was by no...

Calgary happy hour gets shorter - AFTER Stampede

Another gigantic parade wove its way through Calgary today opening another 10 days of Calgary Stampede featuring bucking broncs, tourists from everywhere, street dancing and cheap drinks in never-ending happy hours....

Boris Johnson launches inquiry into claims against deputy

New London mayor Boris Johnson has been embroiled in his first scandal, with revelations that his Deputy Mayor Ray Lewis, who has been a rising star in UK Conservative politics, was disrobed as an Anglican priest in...

THE CLINTON BODY-COUNT

"DEAD BODYGUARDS Maj. Gen. William Robertson,Deputy Commanding General, V Corps, Europe Col William Densberger,V Corps Chief of Operations and Plans Col. Robert Kelly,V Corps Chief of Intelligence Spec. Gary Rhodes, Crew Chief died: 2/23/93 - All were killed when...

Fuel protests: lorry drivers plan to bring London to standstill

Another fuel protest is being planned for London today, and organisers are saying it will be the biggest one yet." Lorry drivers could bring London to a standstill today in what hauliers claim will be the biggest...

Honour Killings: Brother charged in Muslims Sister's Death

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Contributor Canada once again has another tragedy on it's hand over Culture, in what seems to be a long standing clash of cultures in which dozens of women are murdered by family...

Israeli Guard Kills Himself During Sarkozy Farewell

A paramilitary police officer security patrol at the airport where French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert were saying their good-byes shot himself in the head today, causing a scurry...

Iran says nuclear program continues 'non-stop'

Islamic Republic's envoy to U.N. nuclear agency dismisses requests to halt uranium enrichment despite a world powers' offer of economic incentives to coax Tehran into halting such activities"Iran is pressing on with uranium enrichment "non-stop," its envoy to the U.N. nuclear...

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...

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