Pakistan Govt imposes new curbs on nuclear scientist Dr. Khan

Despite relief from a court in Pakistan which freed disgraced nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan from house arrest, Pakistan government on Monday barred him again from meeting people after pressure from...

Coca-Cola announces hiring freeze

Squeezed by the weak American economy, Coca-Cola has imposed a temporary hiring freeze in the United States. The company recently cut its outlook for the quarter, citing a decline in the popularity of 20-ounce pop...

Germany approves relaxing limit on stem cell imports

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorOne wonders how long it will take new business enterprises to "Outsource Stem Cells" certainly this little "Gem of Life and Death" will come with a lucrative Profit...

Niger Delta Militants ceasefire for Xmas

"MILITANTS in the Niger Delta have announced cease-fire on December 25. In an online statement to Sunday Vanguard signed by Jomo Gbomo, the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) said it was done in the spirit of Christmas. * Rivers govt imposes curfew on...

US imposes new sanctions on Iran

I can sense a volcano building up.I pray for peace."The US has stepped up its sanctions on Iran for "supporting terrorists" and pursuing nuclear activities. The new measures target the finances of Iran's Islamic...

Aer Lingus imposes pay freeze in cost-cutting plan

"Aer Lingus has imposed an immediate pay freeze on all staff until a cost-cutting plan has been implemented. Even though employees were promised increases totalling 7.5 per cent under the "Towards 2016" pay...

Man faces execution for being in car with killer

Texas has absolutely the worst death penalty laws in the United States.  It is the only state in the Union that allows the authorities to execute someone even after there is actual evidence to show that the...

Germany imposes ban on Tom Cruise

"Germany has banned the makers of Tom Cruise's new movie from filming at military sites in the country because the actor is a Scientologist. The German defence ministry said Cruise has "publicly professed to being...

Blair’s legacy: Militarism abroad, social devastation at home

Excerpt: Last month’s Sunday Times Rich List recorded that the richest 1,000 people in Britain more than trebled their wealth under Blair. Their fortunes grew by 20 percent last year alone, to a combined £360...

The peak oil crisis: The summer ahead

Last week they began kidnapping foreign workers at an alarming pace —22 foreigners kidnapped in 36 hours— and overran offshore platforms and production ships. On Monday, the strongest militant group issued a chilling ultimatum. “All foreign and local nationals working...

Early CIA Involvement In Darfur Has Gone Unreported

There has been a glaring omission in the U.S. media presentation of the Darfur tragedy. The compassion demonstrated, mostly in words, until recently, has not been accompanied by a recognition of U.S. complicity,...

India imposes ban on nuclear trade with Iran

India has been friends with Iran for a long time- but it is maintaining ' a two-pronged approach towards the Iranian nuclear issue — a recent visit by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee to Tehran signalled India's desire to keep dialogue channels open — at the...

U.N. imposes limited sanctions on N. Korea (AP)

" By EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press Writer 17 minutes ago UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. Security Council " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to impose limited sanctions on North Korea " /> SEARCH News | News...

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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