7 years left to avoid global climate catastrophe

To the candidates - further proof that being all Talk and No action is going to result in remarkable climactic changes.  To those in the McCain Camp, please read the article about what Palin is supporting -...

Dhoni is no.1 ODI batsman

"After having led India to a series win in Sri Lanka, Indian ODI captain MS Dhoni has regained the number one ranking among one-day batsmen in the latest ICC ODI Rankings. Dhoni who has held the ranking earlier and was ranked number two before the start of this series has...

The South has a Good Story to Tell

"The fast-changing modern world is raising the living standards of billions in the South – China alone has lifted 400 million people out of poverty since the 1980s - but it is also risking the loss of many rich...

Baseball to adopt Instant Replay

So baseball has finally caught on to implement technology to their games. I am a bit indecisive whether I like this idea or not. It is definitely better to get the call right with the use of instant replay but I hope...

Saudi Arabian girl, 8, seeks divorce

A Saudi Arabian court is to rule next month on the divorce of an eight-year-old girl from a man in his fifties. It's  ridiculous. As far as i know, no marriage, with 8 years old girl, is allowed in any religion. It's forbidden!" The girl, who still does not know...

Choosing to forgive -- or not

"(LifeWire) -- Bob Johnson was close to his aunt growing up. But when she learned he was gay, she began making hurtful comments; eventually, they drifted apart. Then Johnson, 43, was diagnosed with colon cancer. Relatives flocked to his side -- except for his aunt. ...

These homes for sale stink

"Why Fannie and Freddie matterMore Videos This boarded-up, bank-owned home is on the market in Milwaukee. On the inside, that Milwaukee home has been picked clean. Never before have there been so many squalid, dilapidated homes...

WWJD: Who Would Jesus Deputize?

"The man accused of last month's mass shooting in a Tennessee church was indicted yesterday on two counts of first-degree murder and eight other counts. It seems likely that Jim David Adkisson's public defender will seek an insanity defense. He wants the case in Knox County's...

England steal injury time draw

England rescued a fortunate injury time draw against Czech Republic but were overall quite poor in their last game before the start of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.Read full story

Coming soon: 'wallet phones' from Japan

"TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Japan will start an aggressive push to market abroad its mobile technology, especially the nation's popular "wallet phone," a government official said Tuesday. ...

Russia due to start pullout of troops from Georgia

In response to strong pressure from various world leaders, President Dmitry Medvedev has vowed to pull Russian forces out of Georgia starting Monday, the AFP reports. The announcement contrasts sharply with an earlier report suggesting Russian forces were digging in Sunday...

More Bad News for German Economy

A round up of bad news in the various newspapers from the last few days. Things are getting worse here - even though the US economy is attempting to post a few spotty positive reports. "In an interview with German...

Alcohol A Problem For Stressed Returning Soldiers

The issue of how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been affecting the soldiers that fight in them, has been an issue since the wars were started in 2001. The article below states that "National Guard and Reserve...

Beijing Olympic medal coverage: Chen and Pang give China near perfect start i...

In day one of competition in Beijing, China's weightlifter Chen Xiexia winning the first gold, and then sharpshooter Pang Wei, adding a second gold to China's total.The USA however is winning with three medals total...

The Olympics kick off in China amid fireworks and cheers - NP round-up

So it's official - the 29th Olympic Games have begun in Beijing, and the opening ceremonies did not disappoint. There were fireworks, loud cheers, world class athletes, world leaders, and let's not forget, the...

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