GHQ had strongly opposed handing over Pakistanis to US

A retired Pakistani general has made startling disclosures about Pakistan's alliance with the US in the so-called war on terror, accusing former military ruler Pervez Musharraf of keeping the army in dark about compromises with Washington. Original story published on front...

There’s Lots of Money in Those Old iPhones

"I was walking by the lengthy iPhone line outside the Apple Store in Soho on Sunday when I heard someone call out: “Turn in your old iPhone and get the new one free!” I turned around and saw a bearded guy...

Tax survey reveals resentful British

I find it hard to believe 56% of people in the UK did not know what income tax bracket they were in."Eight out of 10 Britons think they are paying more tax than they were five years ago, with nearly half blaming the rise on stealth taxes, a survey showed today.Around 81% of...

California Dreamin: Hundreds of Gays Wed

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorDespit previous reports where some country clerks refused to officiate Gay Marriages, the floodgates opened as hundreds of Gays and Lesbians take advantage of...

Spanish police arrest Russian mafia suspects

"A gaudy neo-classical mansion, Ferraris and Bentleys in the drive, a painting by Salvador Dalí on the wall and royalty for neighbours. Welcome to the world of Gennadios Petrov, the alleged Mr Big of the Russian...

Drink campaign targeting parents

"Parents who allow their children to consume alcohol could be prosecuted under new measures to target underage drinking in England. The proposals also include handing the police tougher powers to disperse gangs...

UK may store all phone calls and emails

The UK government just loves to know what your up to. "The UK government is considering a massive database to store every person's emails, phone calls, text messages and internet use. The plan was suggested as a tool to help security forces tackling crime and terrorism. ...

Burmese Name Dropping: "Gee "Who Didn't See That One Coming?

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAs I mentioned previously in posts, the only reason for Burmas Military Junta to not allow Aid workers to distribute food to the starving masses is one reason and one...

Mugabe Fails in Recount in Zimbabwe

Mugabe, certainly is not in his Happy Place, now that a recount has confirmed he clearly does not have a majority. Whether Mugabe will abide by this recount is anyones guess."No majority for Mugabe party in...

Bobby Knight Retires

A lighter subject than I usually post, the famed chair throwing coach has had enough. Like him or not he is the winningest coach in  college basketball.  Igrew up in Indiana and watched the glory days. Remember Steve Alford? Anyone? I guess I'm not a spring chicken...

China bans retailers supplying plastic shopping bags

"(Jan 9, 2008) (The Canadian Press) BEIJING -- China's government announced it will ban shops from giving out free plastic bags and called on consumers to use baskets and cloth sacks instead to reduce environmental pollution. The regulation comes only about 15 years after...

China Bans Plastic Bags

4-5 trillion plastic bags are produced annually. If you haven't already, I suggest doing some research into other alternatives."China’s surprise crackdown on plastic bags, announced on Tuesday, will prohibit the...

Vancouver police cracking down on jaywalkers

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorPerhaps with crime and murders in the forefront, maybe Vancouver Police need some better direction. If Vancouver Police are serious and feel Jaywalkers are a going...

Israel-Lebanon: first hand-over of mortal remains since 2006 conflict

" The ICRC delegations in Tel Aviv and Beirut were requested by Hezbollah and the Israeli authorities to facilitate the hand-over of mortal remains, along with a Lebanese detainee, on 15 October. Paul Conneally, deputy head of delegation in Tel Aviv, gives the...

Sis makes plea for Lindsay killer

"THE sister of murdered British teacherLindsay Ann Hawker today made a fresh appeal to catch her killer. Six months after the body of Miss Hawker was discovered in a Tokyo flat, Lindsay's sister Lisa Hawker...

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