Flatulence gets DUI suspect charged with assault

"SOUTH CHARLESTON, West Virginia (AP) -- A West Virginia man who police said passed gas and fanned it toward a patrol officer has been charged with battery on a police officer. Jose A. Cruz, 34, of Clarksburg was...

Democrats to let offshore drilling ban expire

"Democrats have decided to allow a quarter-century ban on drilling for oil off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to expire next week, conceding defeat in a months-long battle with the White House and Republicans set...

Thailand lifts emergency

After several thousand anti-government protestors from the People's Alliance for Democracy besieged the grounds of Government House — the prime minister's office demanding his resignation in Thailand. The embattled...

Giants among the Lilliputians

"CAMDEN, S.C. — While the political class was focused on the meaning of pigs wearing lipstick, a few fortunate South Carolinians were riveted by the meaning of valor. The occasion was a celebration of four of the state’s living recipients of the Medal of Honor—Charles...

China Eases Internet Restrictions for Journalists

In the face of blistering criticism, the IOC has succeed in getting the Chinese government to let in some of the websites they had previously blocked.  The question is whether these will be widely trafficked...

Martian soil 'good enough for asparagus'

It's a long way to walk to Mars for a bunch of asparagus tips especially when with better land management we could grow all our food needs here on Earth probably forever." Bad for strawberries, great for asparagus...

Gaza crossings opened despite court case

Israel's blockade of the Gaza strip is to be ended as planned, according to the Israeli government. However only the most basic amount of humanitarian aid is being let in at present, until the High Court rules on a...

Five foreign soldiers killed in separate bombings in Afghanistan

There is no word on the nationality of the dead soldiers, but it is believed no American or Canadian soldiers were among the casulties."Five foreign soldiers killed in separate bombings in Afghanistan ...

To spank or not to spank: Canadian bill introduced

Santa Claus may soon be the only figure in Canada to impose any hold over children's behaviour. Senate has now passed the anti-spanking bill (S-209) and is looking for the approval of the House before it can be...

Court overturns father's grounding of 12-year-old

"A Canadian court has lifted a 12-year-old girl's grounding, overturning her father's punishment for disobeying his orders to stay off the internet, his lawyer said."

Higher Fuel Costs, Freaky Weather Mean Yes, We Have No Bananas -- That You Ca...

They're so good for you that they almost need to be labeled a health food-and now bananas are set to become even more expensive. Among the health benefits of bananas, according to the Tao of Good Health: potassium's...

Nigeria attacks boost oil price

Oil supply fears have been exacerbated after an anti government group in Nigeria had threatned to stop Royal Dutch Shell pipeline. This threat will increaase the pressure on oil supply and likely...

Manchester United - Premiere League Champions

" Wigan 0-2 Man Utd By Phil McNulty ...

Israel Rejects 6 Month Gaza Truce

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorIsrael's rejection of a 6 month truce in the Gaza by Hamas, certainly will not play well in the international stage.   Rejection may be seen by Hamas to say to...

BBC News Website Gets Access in China

"Beijing (ABC Live): The accessibility of BBC news web site is now become easier after china has lifted unclaimed ban on BBC news website."

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