Mum missing along with five daughters in UK

A mother has gone missing in the UK, and a nationwide search has been launched for her. It may not take too long to find her, considering she is on the run with her five daughters, and she has a German accent. The mother reportedly went on the run when she found out her...

Financial crisis: FTSE drops to five-year low

The pound is continuing to plummet against the dollar as fears continue about a global recession. The FTSE has also dipped to a five-year low."The pound lost more than six cents against the dollar as renewed fears...

Euro plunges as credit crisis hits Europe

The inability of the EU to come up with a coordinated response to the credit crisis has caused the Euro to plunge today to record 13-month lows against the dollar. There is great uncertainty for what will happen...

South Korea recalls ambassador to Japan

South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Tokyo over a territorial dispute over some islets both countries claim. The dispute is long-running, but Japan has renewed its claims, sparking the current feud."South Korea announced on Monday that it was recalling its ambassador to...

Bush to urge Congress to allow offshore drilling

" President Bush plans to make a renewed push Wednesday to get Congress to end a long-standing ban on offshore oil and gas drilling, echoing a call by GOP presidential candidate John McCain. Congressional Democrats have opposed lifting the prohibitions on energy...

According the the Sunday Times - No 10 admits EU treaty is finished

I buy the Sunday Times every Sunday although I feel that it has a "slightly anti-Irish" view. While my belief that it is slightly anti-Irish may be due to my over avtive imagination there is no doubting the fact...

Zambia: Securing Our Food

"This fascinating article on the Food Security Pack Programme provides a good case for government to expand the agriculture sector and move Zambia to a position that would guarantee food security. Although Zambia's food production has increased in recent years following those...

Renewed fighting erupts in crisis-torn Lebanon

The Lebanese army is doing it's best to keep the country from erupting into an all-out civil war, but it's proving to be an uphill battle."BEIRUT (AFP) — Fierce fighting erupted in northern Lebanon on Monday,...

Bush halts Iraq troop cuts but shortens tours

President George Bush did make a statement on the Iraq war today, but it was not the statement many wanted to hear.He will leave the Iraq war as his legacy to his successor when he does step down."President George...

Bush's silence won't make Israel's brutality any less counter-productive

"Bush's silence won't make Israel's brutality any less counter-productive By The Daily Star Thursday, January 24, 2008 Editorial Washington's refusal to endorse a draft United Nations Security Council statement condemning Israel's siege of Gaza effectively advocated the...

Bethlehem celebrates Christmas

"BETHLEHEM, West Bank - Encouraged by renewed peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, Christian pilgrims from around the world converged on Jesus' traditional birthplace Monday to celebrate Christmas — a palpable contrast to the sparse crowds of recent years. The...

No money, not enough food, rampant sickness, night-time raids. Darfur today

This is a really good article about the current situation in darfur. Once again we are somewhat helpless to provide any Major Assistance which is what they need, but I think it deserves attention.The first part of the article describes the detail of the human suffering in the...

Mozilla Unveils Plans For A New Web Browser For Mobile Phones

"After a couple of experiences dipping a toe into the mobile market, Mozilla said it plans to get serious about developing a mobile browser. Mozilla has recently hired two new developers to help work on the project and plans to release Mobile Firefox some time in the next...

Pope sounds new warning on global warming

"VATICAN CITY, Sept 5, 2007 (AFP) - Pope Benedict XVI voiced renewed anxiety Wednesday about global warming and hailed greater awareness of the problem, in remarks at his weekly audience.  "Water resources...

Russian Bombers over US Base, intercepted by US Air Force

Russian Bomber running sorties over US Air Bases makes one wonder if the Russians will try a similar tactic over the Canadian Arctic in their ongoing dispute over Canadian Sovereignty. Will Canada once again rely...

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