Hamas says Gaza truce deal expected in next 3 days

"Member of Islamist group's negotiating team in Cairo says 'most of the obstacles that prevented us from reaching an agreement were resolved,' adding agreement will ensure end of violence in Strip, opening of border crossings"

More snow forecast for Britain in the next 24 hours

More snow is expected to fall on Britain in the next 24 hours, despite initial reports that the storm was moving away from the island. This will bring another wave of transport chaos and school closures, and some...

Snowfall Warning for Vancouver, BC

Snow like this is so unusual for Vancouver that it will certainly shut the entire city down! "TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 15 CM OF SNOW EXPECTED OVER METRO VANCOUVER..FRASER VALLEY AND PORTIONS OF VANCOUVER ISLAND...

Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years

"Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years Dec 5, 2008 Economy Dec 5, 3:22 PM (ET) By JEANNINE AVERSA WASHINGTON (AP) - Skittish employers slashed 533,000 jobs in November, the most in 34 years,...

Gamers to line up for Gears of Wars 2

The much anticipated game, Gears of Wars 2 for the Xbox 360 is scheduled for release on November 7th, 2008. The midnight launch is expecting huge lineups at Future Shop and Best Buy for all the gamers who has...

US global dominance 'set to wane'

US global dominance 'set to wane' The US navy is likely to have more company in the years to come US economic, military and political dominance...

Michael Jackson is being sued by Arab sheikh

 A troubled Michael Jackson is getting ready to face another problem. He is being sued by  Prince Abdulla Al-Khalif of Bahrain for £4.3m for breach of contract  in London High...

Jobless claims hit 25-year high, imports plunge

Jobless claims hit 25-year high, imports plunge Doug Palmer WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. workers drawing jobless benefits hit a 25-year...

Greman economy enters worst recession

US financial crisis now started showing its effect in EU, the first big victim is non other than strongest economy Germany."The German economy, Europe's largest, contracted more than economists expected in the...

German Economy Enters Worst Recession in 12 Years

European stock markets are panicing today as investors learn that Germany, Europe's largest economy, has officially fallen into recession. In morning trading Britain's FTSE 100 was down about 1.3 percent and the...

Motorist and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Collide—Both Hospitalized

More interesting news involving people who just can't drive.   A deputy injured when responding to man with a gun call."November 12, 2008 (by Otto Smyth) According to reports by auto accident lawyers in Los Angeles, an accident occurred when a Los Angeles County...

GM takes $25bn governmant grants and runs out of cash

GM spend the $25bn aid, run out of cash $25bn just used to fix holes in the financial system, not a dime for fuel efficent cars as promised. Forget this industry, no economy engine, just lost orders. Shares to go...

NASA loses contact with Mars lander, ends mission

 NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has ceased communications after operating for more than five months. As anticipated, seasonal decline in sunshine at the robot's arctic landing site is not providing enough sunlight...

Obama 'to reverse Bush decisions'

Bush rushing to issue midnight exec orders Mr Obama's team is scrutinising Mr Bush's executive orders US President-elect Barack Obama will seek to...

Brazil pushes emerging nations' role

Brazil is calling for more influence to emerging nations over international organizations. The South American country is asking for a greater participation in bodies such IMF and World Bank.   " ...

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