Economist: US collapse driven by fraud, Geithner covering it up

In an explosive interview on PBS’ Bill Moyers Journal, William K. Black, a professor of economics and law with the University of Missouri, alleged that American banks and credit agencies conspired to create a...

UK Tamil procured war material, funds for LTTE, court told

The rebel tamil tigers of Sri Lanka have procured war-stores and raised funds for its activities in the UK, an ongoing trial  of a 'prominent figure' in the Tamil community in London has revealed. " Arunachalam Chrishanthakumar, 52, a "very prominent figure" in the Tamil...

Ill. Gov. arrested in Obama successor probe

"Federal authorities arrested Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Tuesday on charges that he brazenly conspired to sell or trade the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama to the highest bidder. ...

Poor O Canada -- will no one ever learn the words?

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Contributor It's not a French or English thing!  It is a Canadian I am too busy with my own selfish little world  to bother to learn the words thing. That is only a small...

Mexico: Supreme Court Decides Journalist's Rights Not Violated Enough

"Supreme Court Decides Cacho’s Rights Not Violated Enough November 30, 2007 · No Comments A screen shot from the film The fight for press freedom in Mexico was dealt a serious blow this week after the...

Japanese youths busted for extorting money from doctor over teen prostitution

"A 17-year-old high school girl and three youths accused of extorting money from a doctor who allegedly paid the girl for sex - or enjo kosai as it is known locally - were arrested Friday, police said. Police arrested the four on suspicion of crimes including extortion. The...

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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