Peter Mandelson to return to Cabinet

In a truly stunning move, Peter Mandelson, the EU's Trade Commissioner, has been recalled to London to serve in Gordon Brown's cabinet. Mandelson was a powerful voice in Brussels, and it will be interesting to see...

Govt indecisive on joint session of parliament

"The ruling coalition in Pakistan has not decided yet whether or not to hold a joint sitting of the parliament’s two chambers to discuss the security situation despite opposition’s mounting pressure in this context, sources here say. Similarly, sources in the government...

Man Dies in Winnipeg Emergency Room after waiting 34 Hours

Is this what socialized health care would bring? " A man who was in the same hospital waiting room as Brian Sinclair says he told nurses and security workers he was concerned about Sinclair -- but says he was...

Driver died sitting in car blaze

A woman in a car accident in the UK burnt to death when she refused to leave her vehicle after the accident, an inquest has been told. Truly a bizarre story."A driver burnt to death after refusing to leave her vehicle when it was set alight following a crash, an inquest was...

4.0 earthquake centered near Alamo

"A magnitude 4.0 earthquake that shook the East Bay on Friday evening jangled a few nerves but caused little damage.The quake, which was felt as a sharp rumble that lasted about seven seconds, struck at 9 p.m. The U.S. Geological Survey reported its epicenter at two miles...

Near-fatal accident leads to music career

"NEW YORK (CNN) -- Singer Melody Gardot made her first album lying in bed. ...

Dalmiya skips BCCI meet

CAB chief and former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya skipped Saturday’s Working Committee meeting of the BCCI before next month’s AGM. The CAB was however represented by Biswarup Dey at the one-day sitting of the BCCI at its...

Tanker accident in Tokyo kills one and injures four.

"One person was killed and four others injured after a tanker careered into the opposite lane of a Tokyo street, rolled over and hit four oncoming vehicles Friday afternoon, police said. The accident occurred at...

Change We Can, Change We Shall says Maldives politician

"MUSING ON INDEPENDENCE Today is our 43rd Independence Day. I am sitting at home, enjoying a rare day with my family. Just now, the children are playing with their cousins as my little nephew is celebrating his...

"I Shook Hands With Li" says Teen Who Bought the Bus Beheader's Laptop

It has been revealed that a Manitoba teenager shook hands with Greyhound Bus maniac Vince Li just hours before Li's heinous alleged crime.  "He seemed a straight, regular guy" the teen said.   " ...

Start Planning your taxes...NOW!

" Taxes. That dreaded word. We don’t like to think about it, but it’s something we have to think about all the time, actually, if we own our own businesses. Taxes don’t just happen on April 15. In fact, you need to plan for them throughout the year; think ahead so...

Tasmanian houses renting for $1 a week

AN Australian town is offering houses to rent for $1 a week. The prospective tenants must have kids, the younger the better,  which will help to save its comunity and its tiny school. " The small rural...

Drive Through Diner

 Kenneth Anderson from North Carolina was pinned against the restaurant counter when a car crashed through the window of a diner.Although no one was seriously injured, the sixty year old driver of the car had...

Mediterranean union launched: 43-nation group plans regional projects

Emulating the  European Union model 43 countries in Middle east have come together and formed a Mediterranean Union. Although unlike European countries many of these countries don't have great relations with each other. "French President Nicolas Sarkozy launched a...

Australia PM in new nude art row

The debate over the portrayal of children in the magazines are hotly debated in Australia and the current debate has got even Prime Minister involved. "A photograph of a nude six-year-old girl on the front cover of an Australian art magazine has re-ignited a row over the...

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