Roadblocks: The Lemonade Stands of Corruption

A quick article about roadblocks in Chad, Central Africa: originally part of the nation's infrastructure, road barriers have become ready-made businesses for those looking to make a quick buck off of motor traffic."The rain gates are installed and manned by the government,...

'lyingeyes98@yahoo.com' guilty of murder conspiracy

In Ireland this crime is unique but I am willing to bet that anyone anywhere would consider it to be very unusual. It would make a great film script."The jury in the Ennis murder conspiracy trial has returned a verdict on some of the charges. Sharon Collins, who had denied...

Leading Farc commander surrenders

One of the most feared women terrorists in Columbia has been nabbed. Katrina, 40 yrs, had a fearsome reuptation in Antiquia province of Columbia. She was dying of starvation along with her colleague. Carrying an award of $80000, Katrina was known for extorting big money from...

$10,000 Reward Fund - Info - Housing/Shelter Staff Drug Dealing, etc.

Pilot program that is looking for volunteer coordinators and funding sources for start-up, short term and long term funding.  Also looking for partners in communities, law enforcement, journalism and legal industries to make sure the program succeeds in placing a very...

CIA: Hackers shut down power to entire cities

"Computer hackers have managed to shut down power to entire cities by breaking into the systems of electricity companies and then demanding money, a senior CIA analyst has claimed.Tom Donahue told a utilities security conference in New Orleans all the successful hackings...

Alleged blackmailers of royal named

"Two men accused of attempting to blackmail an unidentified member of the royal family were named today. Ian Strachan and Sean McGuigan, both from London, are due to appear at the Old Bailey next month. They allegedly threatened to release a video they claimed indicated that...