John "Songbird" McCain and his followers are in feigned huff about "character". Whilst John McCain may indeed be a character, he is more than lacking in character.His "heroic" time as a prisoner of war speaks...
The political landscape in South Africa continues to be volatile, as reports are coming in today that ousted president Thabo Mbeki and his loyalists are regrouping to retake power."Disgruntled members of South...
After the New York Times alleged that brother of afghanistan President Hamid Karzai is involved in opium trading, now this new revelation will even make him more embarrassed. President's brother is accused of having met the Taliban representative. "The Afghan president's...
Asia's longest serving political leader is facing the prospect of losing his job as the President of the Maldives. The Indian Ocean tourist paradise is having its first taste of democracy with multi-party elections being held to choose a president for the next five years. The...
After a period of calm, events in Thailand are heating up again, with protestors renewing their push to unseat the government."Thousands of anti-government protesters surrounded Parliament on Tuesday, trapping...
On Sunday Pope Benedict celebrated a huge mass to open a worldwide meeting of prelates at the Vatican. Over 200 bishops are attending that meeting, which is discussing the modern relevance of the bible. It will also...
" NEW YORK (AP) -- As neon lights bathe the dance floor of the darkened nightclub, a group of young women from Latin America sit at tables, sipping water or soda and waiting for men to approach and hand them...
A man accused of impersonating a lawyer has made an appearance in a North Dakota courtroom. Howard Keiffer pleaded not guilty to felony charges that include mail fraud and impersonating a lawyer in at least 10...
Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, also known as Scary Spice and Mel B, is selling clothing, collectibles and household items for charity. The online auction will take place between September 26 and October 26...
I just found this story about the Blink 182 drummer and another musician getting injured in that recent airplane accident. I was unaware that 4 people were killed. There was a loud noise. I wonder if it was terrorists?"Four people were recently killed in a...
Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey appointed a special prosecutor to if criminal charges are called for in the firing of nine U.S. attorneys in 2006."The move came as the Justice Department released a report by its inspector general severely criticizing the process that led...
One of the UK's "golden age" piers was destroyed by a fire in the early hours of this morning. The pier in Lancashire was one of the first to be built in the golden age of pier building in Britain, which lasted from...
There may be No Country For Old Men, but Ed McMahon has a new rap.Having grown up watching the famous sidekick of Johnny Carson for most of my life, I have to admit I'm very happy for the ole guy that he's finally getting out of his slump even at 85 years old. I have...
A man is going to attempt to fly across the English Channel today using a single jet-propelled wing. If he is sucesful, he will set a world record for the flight. If you're there to witness this sight in the UK or in...
The Confederation of Indian Industry has condemned a fatal attack on the CEO of Graziano Transmissioni India, Monday, by disgruntled employees who had been laid off in recent months. The CEO, Lait Kishore Choudhary, was beaten to death with sticks and stones outside of...