Nuclear plant shut down after leak

" SLOVENIA today began shutting down its only nuclear power plant in Krsko following a leak in the cooling system that authorities said does not represent a danger for people nor the environment.In Brussels, the...

15,000 Arkansas hens to be killed after positive bird-flu test

The slaughter of about 15,000 hens began today in northwest Arkansas, after a flock tested positive for exposure to a strain of bird flu.It makes me so sad to see the pictures of thousands of animals being...

"Anti-Muslim" Article in Maclean's Fosters Hatred: Canadian Islamic leaders

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCanadian Islamic Congress - president Mohamed Elmasry of Ottawa we all remember in 2006 who said on  National TV on the Michael Coren Show that Western women (whose...

Sydney police boss 'in drug ring'

A police chief in Syndey has been accused of some very serious conspiracy charges."A senior Australian police officer has been charged in connection with an alleged international plot to import half a tonne of drug-making chemicals.Mark Standen is accused of conspiracy to...

Canada: Aboriginals Gather for National Day of Action

The Assembly of First Nations has declared May 29, 2008 the second annual National Day of Action for Canada's aboriginal people.The day is being called "a time for First Nations and Canadians to stand together in...

Video Purportedly Showing Space Aliens to Be Released

" DENVER —  A man wants Denver city voters to set up a commission to prepare for visits from space aliens, and he plans to release a videotape Friday that convinced him there is life on other...

EU plan may help US poultry sales

"The European Commission has proposed accepting poultry treated with anti-bacterial chemicals, which could reopen the EU market to US poultry.The Commission set out strict conditions for the chemical treatment,...

Video Purportedly Showing Space Aliens to Be Released

ET Phone Home"DENVER —  A man wants Denver city voters to set up a commission to prepare for visits from space aliens, and he plans to release a videotape Friday that convinced him there is life on...

Argentine farmers block exports of grain and meat

Thousands of Argentine farmers have made a deal to suspend the export of grain and meat, in an ongoing dispute with the government over taxes."The farmers said they would not take their goods to market between...

Germany is 14th state to ratify Lisbon Treaty

The latest opinion poll shows the campaign for the Lisbon Referendum tightening as it heads for the final fortnight. The Red C poll in tomorrow's Sunday Business Post shows the No side narrowing the gap on...

Sunscreen Use Causes Bleaching in Coral Reefs

Sunscreen use is highly recommended by doctors and dermatologists to help prevent melanoma and other skin cancers and diseases. However, once you dive into the water and it starts to come off, where does all that...

Mugabe announces date of presidential run-off with Morgan Tsvangirai

June 27 is the date Zimbabwe's presidential election run-off will be held, as Mugabe admitted that the first-round results had been 'disastrous' for his party."The new date is just within the limit of a deadline...

Dominican leader wins third term

President Leonel Fernandez has been re-elected in the Dominican Republic as his main opponent concedes defeat."Miguel Vargas Maldonado conceded after early results confirmed exit poll predictions giving the...

CRTC Orders Bell to Prove Throttling Necessary, Hold Public Inquiry

In a move that could change the rules for internet providers and the way big corporations like Bell and Rogers' handle their data.The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission announced yesterday it has launched two major reviews of internet technologies,...

DNC Lawsuit Against McCainThrown Out

A district court judge ruled that the Democratic Party can’t proceed in a lawsuit seeking to force the government to investigate John McCain’s finances. The court said it won’t have jurisdiction over the...

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