Cultural Activities Continue Despite Terrorism Threats

Karachi is not new to conflicts and violence but its people have forever proved to be quite resilient.  However, suicide bombings happening in some cities of Pakistan like Peshawar, Quetta, Lahore and also...

Floods kill 2 French citizens, 8 others

" MANILA (Updated 3 p.m.)-- Two French tourists were among at least 10 people killed when heavy rains collapsed an earthen dike and fed landslides and floods that deluged towns and villages in the northern...

Iran blames the US in a deadly mosque bombing

Iran has accused the US of an involvement in a recent mosque bombing that killed many in the south-eastern volatile region of the Islamic Republic of Iran. " An Iranian official accused the United States on Friday...

BBC issues pay warning over strike action

" The BBC has warned staff who refuse to cross picket lines during two days of strike action next month that they will not be paid. The corporation's TV, radio and online news output is expected to be disrupted on...

Paraskevidekatriaphobia, a fear of Friday the 13th

Today, Friday March 13th, is the second time this year that we have had a Friday the 13th.  Some fear this day more than others, and there is actually a few official names for it: Paraskevidekatriaphobia and...

30 injured on 747 flight to Japan

30 injured on 747 flight to Japan " TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- About 30 people were injured Friday when a Northwest Airlines flight suffered turbulence before landing at Japan's Narita International Airport, a Northwest...

Thousands of refugees flee Wanni region in Sri Lanka: UN

Around 24,000 refugees have fled Sri Lanka's Wanni region so far this year, as clashes continue in the north of the island nation, where some 250,000 civilians are trapped by fighting between Government forces and the LTTE, United Nations said. " Hundreds more Tamil...

Liverpool up for sale

Liverpool owners have already begun talks to billionaire entrepreneur Nasser Al-Kharafi. The current owners which promised several things to Liverpool fans, including a new stadium which was projected to cost over...

Two killed and Three Canadian Soldiers Wounded in Afghanistan

day by day the sense of resistance is raising among the afghan people. and as result of that the resistance spread all over the country.   Yesterday two Canadian Soldiers were killed and three of them were...

China prepping to send warships after pirates

" BEIJING, China (CNN) -- Two Chinese destroyers and a supply ship will set sail for the Gulf of Aden on Friday to protect Chinese merchant ships from an increasing number of pirate attacks in the waters off the...

45% Suspect Obama Team Involved in Blagojevich Scandal

"Forty five percent (45%) of U.S. voters say it is likely President-elect Obama or one of his top campaign aides was involved in the unfolding Blagojevich scandal in Illinois, including 23% who say it is Very Likely. Just 11% say it is not at all likely, according to a new...

Screenwriter of Pulp Fiction Manslaughter Dui

Another Hollywood celebrity involved in criminal and outrageous circumstances.  I remember he is innocent until proven guilty, but looks like there is a lot of damning evidence. "December 13, 2008 (by Otto Smyth) According to reports by drunk driving lawyers in Los...

Obama speechwriter Favreau learns the perils of Facebook

"Jon Favreau, future White House director of speechwriting, has so far been at a loss for words over Facebook pictures of him at a recent party. Pictures of Favreau, 27, at a recent party appeared on Facebook Friday. In one of the photos, Favreau, who...

Oprah: I'm Not Seeking Job With Obama

"Although Oprah Winfrey worked hard on Barack Obama's presidential election campaign, she never considered going to work for the president-elect's administration, the talk show host said Friday. "I have a few...

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,...

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