Heavy Snow Takes Britons by Surprise

This would be a relativelymild storm for the northern US or Canada but for Londonit is very unusual and causesmajor problems. "Cars skidded, people slipped, trains stopped and hospitals turned back non-emergency...

Rethink the value of college

Education is importantbut for some young peopleit could be economically [better to go to work first. q url="http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0129/p09s02-coop.html"]Today's economic downturn has blindsided a...

Bolivia sets new global high mark for indigenous rights

More indigenous people rightsis certainly good but t lookslike Morales may be trying to become a dictator for life. "something more is happening: This is a victory for Latin American indigenous groups marginalized...

Student activist killed in fake police encounter

Punjabi police officers posted in Quetta, capital of Baluchistan, killed a young student after finding pictures of Baluch resistance leaders on his mobile phone. They then portrayed the student as an alleged...

Obama Celebrates Obama Inauguration, in Japan

It seems that Obama really is proud of Obama"OBAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Temple bells tolled, fireworks were set off and residents danced the hula in the cold Japanese city of Obama on Tuesday to celebrate the...

President Bush's farewell speech to the nation

President Bush will made his final farewell address to the nation tonight, and faced a live audience at the White House.Some previous NowPublic coverage here. 5:00pm The crowd stands and claps as Bush walks into...

Bush Scheduled to Deliver Farewell Speech to Nation

President George W. Bush, giving his 47th and final news conference today in what he called "...the ultimate exit interview...", plans to deliver his farewell speech to the nation on Thursday night, January 15th."...

UNHAPPY LAST YEAR

New Years should begin on any day other than 1 January. From the moment the Australians begin their spectacular firework display over Sydney harbour at their midnight, which is hours before everyone else in the world, they generate in other nations a mood of euphoria, of...

The Lay of the Land

One would imagine that after fighting two World Wars that life would be less problematic and easier however is that really the case?. One expects in owning a motor Vehicle fir it to be a "sink" as to its upkeep and...

Detroit: A Decimated Industry, An Indicted Mayor, And...

Detroit has major problems and an 0-16football team only adds insult toinjury.  They need an almost completerestructuring and that will take timeand a lot of money. "Folks in Detroit can be forgiven if they...

Ethnic Divide in Iraqi City a Test for Nation

Trying to resolve this could be a big test for Iraq. If it is done ina peaceful way that could leadto a more united Iraq.  Dividingthe city could be an option. " Iraqi leaders and the United Nations are...

Will Obama’s plans help the middle class?

Obama may be able to do this buthis plans call for massive spendingincreases which means higher taxes fromsomeone.  It will be a difficultbalancing act." Biden said the task force would look to set policies...

Nation's First Face Transplant Done in Cleveland

Reconstructive surgeon Dr. Maria Siemionow of Cleveland Clinic has just finished the nation's first near-total face transplant - 80% of the patient's face - with that of a dead female donor. The first partial face...

Sinking Tuvalu Wants Australian Help

Tuvalu is the second lowest elevation country in the world after Maldives. It is conceivable that the entire country could be under water in 100 years, not likely but possible.  But it would be possible to...

CBS News Exclusive: ATF Figures Show Juveniles Account For More Than Half Of ...

"It looks like footage from a war zone. But instead, it's homemade bombs built and detonated at home in the United States. All of the criminal acts shown in CBS News video have one thing in common - they are tied...

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