China 'agrees huge Zimbabwe loan'

" China has agreed to give Zimbabwe a loan of $950m (£573m) to help it revive its battered economy, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said. Mr Tsvangirai had been criticised by supporters of President Robert...

Commonwealth Finds Transparency, But Slates “Unrealistic Deadlines” For E...

"The first round of the country’s first ever multi-party election was conducted in a “highly transparent” manner, finds a Commonwealth observation team, in the Maldives throughout the polls.Yet in a...

Australia A to meet India A in final

"Australia A secured a place in the A Team Triangular Series final after allrounder Cameron White triggered a New Zealand A collapse that left his side needing 145 runs in 50 overs. Australia did the needful in 24.5; David Hussey hurrying matters with a 56-ball 78. New...

ESPN wins Champions League rights

"EPSN-Star Sports secured the ten-year commercial rights for broadcasting the Champions League T20 for US$900 million. The deal gives the network the global commercial rights for every Champions League match from this year’s inaugural event in December until 2017."

EBay Wins Lengthy Trademark Battle Against Tiffany

Previous article written about eBay paying $61 million to Fashion Companies over sales of fake Good can be read here.With the recent courtroom defeat of eBay, there is finally a reason for them to celebrate as...

Eritrea: Isaias Afwerki on the Path to Chaos

"It is now official: the ruling regime has spilled Eritrean blood fighting all our neighbors: Yemen, Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti. In every case, the hot-headed and impulsive actions of the ruling regime harmed the interest of Eritrea and diminished its reputation. And in...

Woman with crochet hook killed by police officers

Police in Salinas California apparently killed a woman after she lunged at them with a crochet hook.  One policeman used a Taser gun, while another officer shot and killed her with his pistol.  The...

Bennett timeline update

"Details in police's case reveal chilling, devious planning by victim's uncle July 5, 2008 By Daniel Barlow Vermont Press Bureau ...

Disaboom-Sponsored World Champion Handcyclist Alejandro Albor to Represent Un...

"Disaboom-sponsored Alejandro Albor, world champion handcyclist and double-leg amputee, secured his place on the United States Paralympic Hand Cycling team when, despite a shoulder injury, Albor clinched a first...

Bush wins British backing over Iran sanctions, Iraq and Afghanistan

US President Bush and British Prime Minister made a number of announcements after their meeting in London on Monday. Bush was met by 2,500 protesters in London's Parliament Square on Sunday as  George W. Bush dined with Gordon Brown. Protesters blew whistles, banged...

Switzerland v Portugal

Switzerland and Portugal have met each other 19 times before, with Switzerland holding the upper hand with eight wins against six victories for Portugal. Five matches have finished in a draw. In nine competitive matches (World Cup and European Championship qualifiers),...

Crying in our Beer - Truck loses 350 cases on Autobahn

"Published: 10 Jun 08 11:53 CETA few football fans could go thirsty after a beer transport truck from Munich lost some 350 cases of beer on the A8 Autobahn while traveling to Austria for a Euro 2008 delivery late...

Bomb? No - just a Ticking baby doll at German NATO base

"Published: 2 Jun 08 17:58 CETOnline: http://www.thelocal.de/12243/Police thought there was a bomb in front of the NATO Airbase in Geilenkirchen on Monday morning, but instead found a malfunctioning baby doll. Military police on patrol at the base in the German state of North...

Who will win IPL T20 Final match? and live

"This is the third times Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are going to meet in the IPL tournament. RR secured both the wins against CSK. Now it is the question who will win in the Final match of IPL? IPL T20 will is going to end with final live telecast. After 45 days...

Canada: Quick deportation For Nigerian Scammer

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorNorth Americans have all been affected in some way, whether those pesky spam mail stating untold millions await those foolish enough to provide thier bank account...

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