Italian cultural fest in HCM City

" Italian culture, arts and cuisines will be introduced in Hcm city from September 12 to September 19 under the Italian Cultural Festival.The festival will open with a fashion photo exhibition of famous photographer Max Salvaggio. With the theme “Italian fashion”,...

Anti-Chavez Venezuelan general is released

"An army general protesting the "socialism or death" motto of President Hugo Chavez has been released from military detention, but still could be charged with a crime, his attorney said Wednesday.Gen. Angel Vivas Perdomo was detained by military intelligence agents Tuesday...

HP Unveils New Touch-Screen Desktops

This looks pretty cool." YORK, Pa. (AdAge.com) -- Following the wave of awe and acclaim over the iPhone's distinctive touch-screen, PCs are joining the latest "hands-on" revolution in tech, led by Hewlett-Packard. The question is whether the innovation will catch on as well...

Kucinich Forces Vote On Bush's Impeachment

Dennis Kucinich has brought another impeachment resolution against the Bush administration. However given that such a resolution wouldn't be resolved until Bush is out of office anyway, Democratic leaders are sidelining the proposal."Having failed in efforts to impeach Vice...

US climate change bill blocked

US lawmakers have blocked a much-anticipated bill on climate change, after Republicans vowed it would be too expensive for the economy. "A US attempt to establish a system of caps and tax relief to cut carbon emissions has been blocked in Congress.The bill was backed by most...

BBC accused of fuelling race attacks on Poles

Polish immigrants to the UK are frequently vilified by the media and the citizenry, and 'Polish' is often just used as shorthand for Eastern European immigrants who have come to work in the UK now that their entry into the EU allows them to. An MP has introduced a bill that...

Super board takes over Alberta health care

I hate to be a wet blanket but this sounds like a sure recipe for disaster.   "EDMONTON - The Alberta government took a major step Thursday to reshape health-care delivery by dissolving nine existing regional health boards and creating a new super board.  "What...

Microsoft Live Search Cashback Gives you Money, Kind of

Microsoft launched 'Live Search CashBack' this week, letting surfers search for products and get discounts sent back to them. Apparently people are finding discounts of up to 15 per cent off on items ranging from digital cameras to umbrellas. Analysts like it so far, but it's...