Seattle libraries closed for week to save money

Seattle's main library is well known for it's tourists visiting the architectural landmark, it's a relaxed place to read and is also recognized as one of the most heavily used libraries in the country. "Just...

Jade Goody too sick to leave her bed for hospital visit

.... TV reality star Jade Goody has been told by doctors she only has months left to live." Reality TV star Jade Goody has spoken about her fears for the future following her diagnosis with cervical cancer. ...

Kyrgyz Parliament votes to close down U.S. air base

Kyrgyz Parliament voted in favour of shutting down U.S.-operated Manas air base. Americans now have 180 days to vacate the base’s premises and transfer 1000 of its military personnel elsewhere. The base used to...

Activists close runway at UK airport

Stansted airport has now reopened following a massive protest by environmental activists which shut it down. About 50 protestors broke into a section of the airport."Police say four people have been arrested after...

590,000 Filipinos at risk of losing jobs

590,000 Filipinos at risk of losing jobs By Christine Avendaño Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 23:11:00 12/03/2008   ...

Magna closes Newmarket, Aurora plants; 850 jobs lost

Auto parts giant Magna International announced today that they are closing two plants north of Toronto, eliminating 850 jobs by next June.  "Canada's largest auto parts company is shutting down two...

Israeli world first: Surgeons weld wounds shut with surgical laser

This is a first in the world. An opportunity to seal incisions using a new method that discourages infection by its application and procedure."Surgeons of the future may have to learn welding rather than sewing,...

Pervez Musharraf working for establishment of global think-tank

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf wants to set up an international think-tank to 'make the world a peaceful place' and is visiting Britain to gather support for his plan, his close aide said Monday. The aide told that Musharraf will also be visiting the US, Canada,...

I Am Engulfed In Flames

"I Am Engulfed In Flames By Citizen Correspondent Todd Williams Date Posted: 11/17/08 Reader Rating: A few weeks ago David Sedaris stopped by...

So close and yet so far: From Pooneryn to peace in Sri Lanka

"While the government’s military project has effectively weakened the military strength of the LTTE, it has admittedly grossly neglected nurturing and developing parallel political structures. Indeed, despite the much vaunted provincial administration in the East, that...

Obama vows to close Guantanamo Bay

US President elect Barack Obama has promised to shut down the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. The US president-elect, in a television interview aired on Sunday, also pledged to withdraw troops from...

Who's who on Obama's new team

Who's who on Obama's new team Since winning the US presidential election, Barack Obama has wasted little time assembling a team to help him govern. The BBC News website has put together...

Miss Plano crowned Saturday, receives new car Tuesday

"Miss Plano crowned Saturday, receives new car Tuesday By Kim Nguyen, Staff Writer (Created: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:26 PM CST) ...

Brazil's Stocks and Currency Dive as the US Shifts Its Bailout Plan

Stocks in emerging countries such as Brazil are currently a roller coaster ride for the strong hearted. If you believe the Dow, Nasdaq, and TSX are currently a roller coaster ride, take a look at stock markets in emerging countries and you'll see several very hardcore and...

Pervez Musharraf says he’s not entering politics

"Former president Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf has said he has no intention of entering politics. Gen Musharraf has been leading a quiet life since he resigned in August.“Whosoever is attributing such information to me is absolutely wrong. I have not talked to anybody...

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