Ministers plotting to oust Met police chief Sir Ian Blair, report says

According to reports, UK ministers are planning to request that the Metropolitan Polive commissioner of London to step down, after he has been embroiled in a series of controversies including accusations of institutionalized racism within the department."Ministers, officials...

Botswana President Steps Down

What a contrast to the fierce controversy surrounding Zimbabwe's election."GABORONE, BOTSWANA — Botswana's president steps down today, handing over power in the kind of smooth transition for which the country is known — one that contrasts sharply with the...

James Bond is out for revenge in new film

"New James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" sees the British super spy out for revenge on a mission that takes him to Austria, Italy and South America.British actor Daniel Craig is back with a licence to kill after critics and cinema-goers hailed his debut in "Casino Royale" in...

World 160km endurance record set in Dubai

"An arab rider has bettered the endurance world record over 160km by 13 minutes, winning a prestigious ride in Dubai in just under six and a half hours."

Egypt condemns bombing attack in Lebanon

"Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit on Tuesday condemned an explosion in the Lebanese capital of Beirut that killed three persons and injured more than 20 others.Abul Gheit said in a statement that he was very shocked by the bombing attack, which he believes to be...

Trouble In The Strait

"Trouble In The Strait Of Hormuz Terrell E. Arnold 1-15-8 The Strait of Hormuz has been an important waterway since the earliest development of maritime trade. That means if you scan the pages of histories, or the countless clay tablets that speak of great historic empires...

Iran arrests death penalty opponent; hangings increase

"DEATH PENALTY-IRAN: Top Campaigner Harassed, Hangings Increase By Kimia Sanati Credit:ILNA /Sajad Safari Emaddedin Baghi TEHRAN, Jan 14 (IPS) - Emaddedin Baghi, Iran’s leading anti-death penalty campaigner, is back behind bars in the country’s notorious Evin prison after...

Mischievous 'Filipino Monkey' could have triggered latest US-Iran row

"A heckling radio ham, known as the Filipino Monkey, who has spent years pestering ships in the Persian Gulf, is being blamed today for sparking a major diplomatic row after American warships almost attacked Iranian patrol boats. The US navy came within seconds of firing at...