Second Belgian bank gets bail-out

A second Belgian bank has had to be rescued by a coalition of the Luxembourg, Belgium and Netherlands governments. The announcement that Dexia will be bailed out comes one day after the countries announced they would...

No one allowed to violate territorial integrity of Pakistan: President Zardari

Addressing joint session of two houses of bicameral Parliament, Pakistan President on Saturday for the first time vowed that no one will be allowed to violate territorial integrity of Pakistan in the name of curbing...

Village of the Scammed

These stories are becoming more and more common and the new chip and pin technology just doesn't seem to stop this ID theft type fraud taking place. This trend isn't helped by the fact that more and more retailers...

There's nothing like good neighbours

And if the case of the recent discovery of the body of a 70-year-old man in his apartment in the town of Aix-les-Bains in southeastern France is anything to go by, he had anything but "good neighbours."While there's...

It is that Time of the Year in Pakistan

It is unlikely that any one in Pakistan remains untouched by the current wedding season. You may not be getting married yourself, or have a close member of the family or a friend getting married either, but it is...

Operation Nabucco II: Turkey Under Radar Of Ergenekon And Oil War

Some so-called “patriots” or “laicists” have plotted against the Republic of Turkey in “Ergenekon”. Two days after their indictment is accepted two bombs explode in Instanbul. Today 11 people died in oil-rich Kirkuk. And next month Irans President Ahmadinejad is...

South Korea to recall Japan envoy

To protest against the Japan's sovereignty claim South Korean President Lee Myung-bak expressed deep disappointment and regret and recalled its envoy to Japan. " South Korea says it is to recall its envoy to Japan in the latest flare-up of tensions over disputed islands. ...

Prostitute Fashion Show

As one Madrid neighborhood faces gentrification, the local working girls have banded together to protest the loss of their workplace. Instead of picket signs, though, they tried something different: a fashion...

Euro 2008: Austria 0-1 Germany & Poland 0-1 Croatia

Austria put up a good fight but the hosts are out, along with Poland. Germany as usual are through, and Croatia impressively will all the group games."Austria 0-1 Germany & Poland 0-1 Croatia ...

Spanish police arrest Russian mafia suspects

"A gaudy neo-classical mansion, Ferraris and Bentleys in the drive, a painting by Salvador Dalí on the wall and royalty for neighbours. Welcome to the world of Gennadios Petrov, the alleged Mr Big of the Russian...

Church leaders turns to UN over Zimbabwe

Church leaders have asked for UN intervention over constant harassment in Zimbabwe. Robert Mugabe led Zimbabwe government has been accused of targetting Angical Christians and involved in murderous, state sponsered...

Robert Mugabe ready for deal on power-sharing

Reports today say Robert Mugabe is ready to form a unity government in Zimbabwe. Only time will tell if this is genuine or if it is an attempt to stall for time and hope that international attention turns elsewhere."Robert Mugabe's regime signalled early today that it is...

60 things to do during Earth Hour

I hope that everyone is going to take part in earth hour today, and for some of you, I hope that you did all take part. Here is a list of things to do if you're wondering how you will survive without tv or the...

Serbia's neighbours recognise Kosovo

Serbia's neighbours, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Hungary, recognized Kosovo's independence today, which was a blow to Serbia as they are trying to resist the province's breakaway." Serbia immediately warned its three...

The fine art of social avoidance

A look at why we shirk the people we love."Cold winters can make early mornings painful, but lately I've had good reason to get up an entire 15 minutes earlier than required -- to avoid people I know and like.While...

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