UK facing 'worst storm of year'

There is a bad weather warning in United Kingdom " Heavy rain and high winds have caused flooding in parts of southern England, as the year's worst storm is forecast for the start of the weekend. A severe flood...

Tell Congress to Bring Real Relief to Main Street.

"Although Congress took some action to address our nation’s economic crisis, too many Americans are still hurting. AARP is calling on Congress to support a plan to bring real relief to struggling Americans. We...

Bank of England slashes rates 1% to historic low

The Bank of England today slashed interest rates by a further 1%, bringing the interest rate to a historic low. The interest rate cuts in recent months have been among the fastest in Britain's history."The Bank of...

Police chief of Tijuana replaced by an Army Officer

Army in government positions? Extreme decisions for extreme situations.UPDATE" The Pacific border town of Tijuana counted its bloodiest 48 hours to date this week, with 36 bodies found over two days. Twelve...

Press P for Pirates, my daughter called them, says BBC journalist

A Pirate journalist report "One of the biggest frustrations facing journalists is being unable to get through to people on the phone. But as Mary Harper discovered, contacting the Somali pirates on the Sirius Star...

HOUSING: Judge denies defense request in foreclosure case

"A judge denied a request Friday to toss out two civil charges against a group of defendants accused of running a fictitious foreclosure-prevention company, said a district attorney prosecutor.Five people who ran a Carlsbad business were arrested in May on charges of...

"I will!"- Obama Pledges 2.5m News Jobs as "US Faces Crisis of Historic Propo...

PRESIDENT Elect Barack Obama has today been outlining US Economic Policy and warns of "a crisis of historic proportions" and unveils plans to create 2.5 million jobs.   "As US president," he announced, "I will".    " Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) --...

Savvy Homeowners Are Turning the Table on Lenders

"WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — National Loan Audits (www.nationalloanaudits.com) announced today that since only a fraction of distressed homeowners needing a loan modification are getting the help they need, borrowers should obtain a Forensic Loan...

NAB Okays probe against 3 forex companies

" Updated at: 1430 PST, Thursday, November 13, 2008 ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has given a go ahead to an inquiry into the allegations regarding illegal business and money laundering against three forex companies.The Securities and...

Metrolink Approves Millions For Safety

Unbelievable.  Finally after 25 people are killed, Metrolink approve use of technology that was used back in the 1940's!!  What an absolute joke!"October 26, 2008 (by Otto Smyth) According to reports Metorlink who is facing probable legal suits for wrongful death...

Ohio woman, 89, accused of keeping kids' football

"Police in Ohio say an 89-year-old woman was facing a charge of petty theft because neighborhood children accused her of refusing to give back their football. "

FBI's Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending October 17, 2008

" 1. FBI Coordinates Global Effort to Nab “Dark Market” Cyber Criminals A two year undercover...

G.O.P. Facing Tougher Battle for Congress

"WASHINGTON — The economic upheaval is threatening to topple Republican Congressional candidates, putting more Senate and House seats within Democratic reach less than a month before the elections, lawmakers and...

US: Financial Crisis - President Bush to Urgently Address American Nation To...

AS the global financial rescue package looks to collapse, President George Bush is to address the US nation on TV tonight in a tone of great urgency, in a special plea.   "With a financial rescue plan...

Documentary launched to highlight plight of Pakistani IDPs

" A noted Pakistani anthropologist, Samar Minallah, has launched a 17-minute documentary to highlight the miseries and agonies of the people displaced by the ongoing military operation in the troubled Bajaur...

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