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Is G-8's relevance unclear?
This is the affirmative answer to such question as expressed in an article by LA Times. " On eve of summit, G-8's relevance is unclear. This week's gathering of the world's major developed nations in Japan will probably be overshadowed by worries about the global economy... Hip-Hop Political Convention Set to 'Rap the Vote'
Prior to the DNC and RNC gatherings in the United States at the end of this summer, a decidedly different group will gather to discuss politics, voter engagement strategies, and hip-hop culture. The National... Wimbledon: Andy Murray fights back from a match point
What a comeback under pressure, now has a big meeting with Nadal in the quarters."Andy Murray produced a stunning fightback from two sets down to beat Richard Gasquet, thrilling a packed Centre Court in the gathering...Zimbabwe looms over Africa summit
Despite widespread condemnation over his one sided election victory, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has embark on his first first foreign tour after getting reelected . He is in Egypt to attend... Saudi Arabia arrests alleged gays in raid
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly alleged in Saudi Arabia can get you beheaded or flogged when the sole Rulers of that country control every aspect of Saudi's lives."Saudi Arabia arrests alleged... Ron Paul to hold rival event during GOP convention
"Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is planning a daylong rally in Minnesota during the Republican National Convention that could draw attention from the presumed nominee John McCain.The Texas congressman... Manchester England - Bikers plan city fuel protest
Manchester Evening News Reports"A MASSIVE 'go-slow' protest against high fuel prices is set to bring roads across Greater Manchester to a standstill. More than a thousand bikers are expected to join forces to... National Heroes Angry at SA Xenophobic Violence
Those who fought and suffered for freedom in South Africa are most certainly not amused by the current spate of violence against foreigners in their homeland:""We did not struggle to find ourselves in this present... UN hosts key conference on Iraq
"Envoys from nearly 100 countries are gathering in Sweden for a UN forum on economic and political reform in Iraq.The UN called the conference outside Stockholm to review a five-year package it brokered last year,... Jenna Bush says 'I do'
Here are some wedding details:" The president and the bride picked "You Are So Beautiful" for their father-daughter dance, according to band leader Tyrone Smith of Nashville, Tenn. Smith and his 10-piece party band,... May Day Brings Violence and Riots in Turkey
May 1 is a traditional workers' day holiday across most of Europe, with most of the countries on the continent having the day off (the UK and Ireland save the day off for the following Monday). It coincides with a... Strike hits 1,770 schools so far
There will be a one-day strike on April 24 at schools across England and Wales. Interestingly, Tony Blair's son Nicky will be one of the strikers on teh picket line. The strike is being organised in response to an unsatisfactotry pay offer. It will be the first national... 4/20 in Ottawa: not your postcard view of Parliament Hill!
Approximately 5,000 people gathered at Ottawa's Major's Hill Park yesterday, April 20, for the 4/20 celebrations. The mood was festive, the police presence was unobtrusive, and the weather couldn't have been more... User-generated content leading to new jobs in news organizations
As the multimedia news streams grows and content supplied by "users" becomes part of the news, new jobs are popping up. The latest is "group multimedia editor" for the Glasgow Herald, says Editors Weblog: "John Young, former picture editor of the Glasgow Evening Times, will... Washington D.C. Opens New Museum - NEWSEUM :: MAXINE
"NEWSEUM At Night - The museum is set to officially Friday, April 11, 2008. Image Credit: NEWSEUM PressroomWashington D.C. Opens New Museum - NEWSEUMThe nation’s capitol city, Washington D.C., plays host to a...
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