Democracy Wins Again in North East India

"Agartala (ABC Live): The north eastern states on India recently went for elections to choose their governments in respective states"

Snow, freezing rain blast eastern Canada

We had a pretty wild evening last night in Toronto, we were surprised we didn't lose power. Lots of wind and blowing snow/freezing rain that pretty much turned into hail at one point. Nasty stuff, I'd hate to be...

Girl marries dog in India to break 'evil spell'

Here is a new twist on the "Man Bites Dog" story ..." ...

Bolivia declares flood 'disaster'

Bolivia's government has been criticized for failing to provide a timely response to widespreading floods that have submerged an area of more than 80,000 sq km with water and caused polluted water  and the spread of disease."The Bolivian government has declared severe...

Four paintings sought after €112m Zurich heist

"Three armed men are being sought after paintings by Cézanne, Degas, van Gogh and Monet were stolen from a private museum in Zurich. The paintings, which were stolen yesterday, have been valued at €112m. They are: 'Poppies near Vetheuil' by Claude Monet (1879),...

Chad's President Faces Opposition, Wants Darfur Refugees Gone

A dusk to dawn curfew is in effect in N'Djamena and six other provinces after reports of rebels regrouping. The Chad government has been fighting back rebels who got as close as the city gates last week after a failed coup. Ironically, this is the same manner that current...

Snow, ice, Pelts Southern Ontario

Well I can attest to the fact that it is indeed cold, snowing and grey here in Toronto. I didn't notice any major change in the number of people out, either driving or walking around. It's not bad enough to close...

Obama Policy Adviser Raises Israeli Concerns

"ERUSALEM – While officials here largely maintain a policy against interfering in U.S. presidential politics, some Israeli security officials quietly expressed "concern" about an adviser to Sen. Barack Obama who has advocated negotiations with Hamas and providing...

Israel lifts 43-year ban on Beatles

At last, the Beatles are kosher."After forbidding the music of the Beatles for 43 years, Israel has announced a lift on the ban by inviting the two remaining members for a visit to the holy land. The Middle...

Freezing His Butt Hof: New Ice Immersion Record

Immersing himself in a tank of ice for over an hour, Wim "The Iceman" Hof has broken his own world record and reaffirmed his nickname."A man who calls himself a tantric master broke his own world record by...

Train kills four after French car chase

"A freight train has killed three police officers and the suspect they were chasing following a car chase in eastern France A 21-year-old man, driving a stolen car without a licence, was being persued by police when his vehicle became stuck on a railway line. The police...

Oscar Nominations In, 'No Country' 'Will be Blood' Top List

I can't remember the last time there was such a glut of great movies and performances to choose from. It's going to be interesting to see who walks away with what. My money is on 'No Country For Old Men' for...

India struggles with bird flu

"Laboratory workers on Saturday analysed new samples from dead chickens amid fears that India's worst-ever bird flu outbreak may have spread in eastern India as locals resisted a massive cull. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called the outbreak of avian flu among...

New England to Get Slammed by Snow

Eastern New England is set to get hit pretty hard by a snowstorm moving up the Eastern Seaboard -- up to a foot of snow is predicted in some locations. More bad weather coming later on in the week, too..."The...

Nose Bidet Achieves Sudden Popularity

"In recent decades, Western culture has become more open-minded to Eastern medicine and remedies. Many health insurance companies now offer competitive reimbursements for patients seeking care via acupuncture and...

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