Hamas: We're allowed to lie

"February 7, 2008 Hamas: We're allowed to lie “A Muslim is permitted to say things that oppose his beliefs in order to prevent damages or to be saved from death.” When I point that out, I get called an "Islamophobe." I'm told this is a Shi'ite idea that Sunnis shun --...

Nine, Ten Plan Full Shows Online Next Year

"The commercial TV networks have signalled expansive plans for full TV episode downloads next year but are likely to shun charging users for the bulk of their content in favour of an advertiser-funded service. Seven does not offer full episode downloads, Ten has experimented...

British banks shun £10bn cash auction

"British banks shunned the Bank of England’s auction of three-month money on Wednesday, submitting no bids to borrow the £10bn on offer. The dearth of demand for three-month cash – a market that has been strained of late – was the result of “a significant fall in...

Russians advised to shun Estonia

"Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov has urged Russians not to take holidays in Estonia. Russia has criticised Estonian plans to remove a Soviet-era monument to the Red Army in the Baltic state's capital. Mr Ivanov said Russians should also consider alternatives...

America: "Even God Can't Sink This Ship"

Haig Simonian, Javier Blas and Carola Hoyos FT.com Monday, December 11, 2006 - Oil producers shun dollar - Oil producing countries have reduced their exposure to the dollar to the lowest level in two years and shifted oil income into euros, ...