Blind woman thrown out of govt bus

A  blind  woman has been thrown out of the government bus in eastern India. Physically challenged women was allegedly thrown out of her seat when she refused to buy a ticket, although she had a pass that entitles her to travel without paying any fare....

Chantix Side Effects Cause F.A.A. to Ban Use by Pilots

Yes that is right, the FAA not the FDA although the FDA has it's own advisory as well."The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it would no longer permit pilots or air traffic controllers to use the smoking cessation drug Chantix, citing potential side effects that...

Iraq party: Punish U.S. soldier who shot at Quran

One of the major Iraqi political parties is calling for harsh punishments for a US soldier who shot at the Koran, not just an apology and  reassignment. Judging by the precedent set by previous such incidents in Iraq, such a move is unlikely to be taken by the US...

China puts nation on alert to try to stop deadly virus

Another deadly virus has the Chinese authorities worried."BEIJING - China's Health Ministry issued a nationwide alert Saturday calling for heightened efforts to control a virus that has caused the deaths of 22 children in one city and shows signs of spreading. ...

Bin Laden Threatens Europe Over Muhammad Cartoons

This is the second time in four months Bin Laden has made threats against Europe, although the subject he is referencing - the publication of the Muhammad cartoons - is quite old."In a new audiotape released Wednesday, Osama bin Laden warned Europeans that they will face a...