Ministers plotting to oust Met police chief Sir Ian Blair, report says

According to reports, UK ministers are planning to request that the Metropolitan Polive commissioner of London to step down, after he has been embroiled in a series of controversies including accusations of institutionalized racism within the department."Ministers, officials...

Libya releases 90 prisoners

Libya has released at least 90 prisoners today, that were said to be members of an Islamist group opposed to the Libyan  government."A charity chaired by the eldest son of Muammar Gaddafi, the president, organised the release of the men on Tuesday after they were said to...

Bulls, Suns Take Lead in NBA Playoffs

Also, the Pistons lead the Magic 2-0, the Maverics won their first game against the Warriors, and New Jersey and Toronto are tied at 1-1 so far. Additional stats here."The Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns took 2-0 leads in their opening round NBA playoff series and the...

Somalia Fighting Continues, 52 Killed

The fighting between Ethiopian troops and Somali militant groups in Mogadishu shows no sign of abatement, as civilians are caught in the crossfire. Meanwhile, disease and food shortages are taking hold in a land that has been without a functioning government for sixteen...

Election to oust Cherokee Freedmen delayed

"An election to deny tribal citizenship to the Cherokee Freedmen has been delayed a third time. Last March, the tribe's top court said the Freedmen were entitled to citizenzhip under the Cherokee constitution. But Chief Chad Smith and others believe membership should be...