OPEC eyes cutting output by 1-1.5 mbpd - UAE agency

The falling crude prices along with looming recessionary threat ,The OPEC is going to cut the production of crude by1- 1.5 mb per day.This panic move of OPEC clearly opens up the story behind the crude price...

Actor Amitabh Bachchan hospitalised on birthday

" New Delhi: Actor Amitabh Bachchan was taken to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital on Saturday afternoon following complaints of stomach pain. The actor was celebrating his 66th birthday at his residence Pratiksha...

Source: Saudi hosts Afghan peace talks with Taliban reps

Oh that will really do a lot of good. It's like catching Bin Laden and Bush planning further attacks on America."LONDON, England (CNN) -- In a groundbreaking meeting, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia recently hosted talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban militant...

UK Transport Secretary Resigns

It looks like UK transport secretary Ruth Kelly has decided to jump from what she sees as a sinking ship. Despite UK prime minister Gordon Brown's defiant speech at the Labour Party Conference yesterday, Kelly had...

MediaDefender Secretly Sells Porn to P2P Users

"MediaDefender Secretly Sells Porn to P2P Users Written by Ernesto on September 20, 2008  MediaDefender is widely known for their anti-piracy operations, spoofing and...

Congress to revisit fight over offshore oil drilling

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Monday to resume their fight over legislation allowing more offshore oil drilling, in a bid to help relieve sky-high gasoline prices that are hurting the economy and infuriating voters. ...

U.S. plan for Fannie, Freddie to hit shareholders: Takeover announcement exp...

UPDATE:  This happened as anticipated.  There is more complete look at the world financial situation HERE, and I recommend it.This is not your great-grandpa's bailout, but it is meant to reverse the...

"Psst" Alaskans say Palin Is “Racist, Sexist, Vindictive, And Mean”; and ...

This is a combination of excerpts from two stories, and I recommend a full read of both.  Yes, it sheds a new light on Sarah Palin.  However, it also will shed light on how the process works.  We...

Slicer tagged as listeria source

" TORONTO — Bacteria embedded deep inside slicing equipment at Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) may be to blame for the deadly listeriosis outbreak that caused 13 deaths, CEO Michael McCain said Friday night at a hastily-scheduled news conference. An investigation has...

Source: Bush considering 8,000 troop cuts in Iraq

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The top U.S. general in Iraq is recommending nearly 8,000 troop cuts in Iraq because of the improving situation there, a source close to the process has told CNN. ...

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...

Britney and Justin back together

Nope, they are not going out again, but coming together for a song on her new album. I don't know why, but this song is going to be a hit no matter how bad it might be. Don't get me wrong, I think the song might...

UN Aid plane reported missing in Congo

Some UN staffer involved in Congo mission are reportedly missing after their small plane disappeared on the way to Congo."A small plane believed to be carrying United Nations staffers did not land as scheduled on Monday in the Democratic Republic of Congo and officials were...

Gustav prompts talk of altering RNC agenda

Notice in the article, how it says (in effect) that the republicans plan to use the convention to suck up to the American people and make it look like they care this time around, by turning the RNC into a red cross telethon due to Gustav."WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Officials with...

BCCI chief to have final say in selection matters

"The BCCI has decided to empower its president to have a final say in choosing the panel of selectors. It will no longer be mandatory for the BCCI President to accept the nominees put up by the respective zones at the Annual General Meeting."

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