Nicolas Sarkozy to shed 'King of Bling' image

As his approval ratings plummet, Sarkozy is keen to shake off the perception in France that he is brining an air of celebrity to the French presidency that is not welcome by the French people."President Nicolas...

Irishman among crew captured by pirates

"Six people, including an Irish citizen, are being held on a ship captured by pirates off the coast of Somalia. Four Russian crew members, an Irish chief engineer and a British captain were aboard the Svitzer Korsakov, an ice-class tug vessel, when it was seized on Friday as...

Canadian Armed Forces Halt Prisoner Transfer in Afghanistan

Despite the warning from Brig.-Gen. Deschamps of 'dire consequences' if the transfer of prisoners to foreign countries were halted, government lawyers stated there had been no prisoner transfers for over two months. Which is right around the time reports of prisoners who were...

Cajun town bans saggy pants

In what is sure to bring a sigh of relief from parents and teachers alike, is sure to bring a frown to the notorious saggy pants wearers of this Southern town. "DELCAMBRE, La. - Sag your britches somewhere else,...

Rice hopeful of cease-fire 'this week' - CNN International

" From John King and Elise Labott CNN Rice said there is "an emerging consensus" on what's needed for a cease-fire and lasting settlement. WATCH Browse/Search Israel strikes Qana (viewer discretion advised) (1:52) Israel says Hezbollah shares blame for Qana (2:26) Debate at...

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