Truemors
is reporting from
Member
NP Rank:
NP Rank:
Sri Lanka camps a 'national disgrace'
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called Sri Lanka's treatment in the detention camps a national disgrace. " "For more than a year, the Sri Lankan government has detained virtually everyone, including entire families,... China Dairy Boss Pleads Guilty in Melamine Case
The trial of the chairwoman of the now bankrupt Sunlu Group, a Chinese company at the centre of the tainted milk scandal, started today. Sixty-six year old Tian Wenhua has pleaded guilty to charges of...
created by Mary Richard | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
258 views | 10 recommendations | 4 comments
258 views | 10 recommendations | 4 comments
Brazil's Stocks and Currency Dive as the US Shifts Its Bailout Plan
Stocks in emerging countries such as Brazil are currently a roller coaster ride for the strong hearted. If you believe the Dow, Nasdaq, and TSX are currently a roller coaster ride, take a look at stock markets in emerging countries and you'll see several very hardcore and... Death penalty for cyber terror in Pakistan
"Causing death through “cyber terrorism” will be punishable by death in Pakistan, according to a decree issued by President Asif Ali Zardari yesterday. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes law will be applicable to anyone who commits a crime detrimental to national...30 militants killed in northwest Pakistan
In an intensified battle against suspected militants American forces have killed 32 people, including three women. The Sunday death toll resulted from the latest round of a military offensive in the insurgent-infested Bajur tribal region, which borders...Thai judges issue warrants to arrest protesters
Following yesterday's massive street demonstations in Thailand, judges has ordered the arrest of the protest's organizers. Police have still been unable to negotiate an end to the protests, and they are...
created by Dave Keating | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
254 views | 5 recommendations | 3 comments
254 views | 5 recommendations | 3 comments
China relaxes newspaper sales for Olympics
I wonder if this is something that can be done temporarily or if it will have long standing effects?"Normally, only a handful of overseas and Hong Kong publications are available for purchase in China, and then...Israel unveils advanced spy plane
Amidst the Iranian missiles launches Israel have for the first time made public its latest spy plane in a mind game."Israel displayed its latest spy plane on Thursday in what defence officials said was a show of strength in response to Iranian war games and missile tests. The...Maryland Jail Officials Release Man Just Convicted of Attempted Murder
We've all heard of the slips of paper given in school to go to the principal's office or to detention--but slips of paper to route prisoners to jail? Seems like that could be an open invitation to some fiddling around--and sure enough, one convict is now on the lam."State...Penguin robot can interact with humans
"A robotic pet penguin which can interact with humans has been unveiled by South Korean researchers. Pomi (Penguin Robot for Multimodal Interaction) can see, hear, touch and emit smells as well as making faces,... China plans mass exodus from quake zone
My prayers go out to all involved in this tragedy, We are all brother and sister"MIANYANG, China (CNN) -- Authorities are expanding plans to evacuate people in southwestern China as water piles up behind a dam... Burmese Name Dropping: "Gee "Who Didn't See That One Coming?
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAs I mentioned previously in posts, the only reason for Burmas Military Junta to not allow Aid workers to distribute food to the starving masses is one reason and one...
created by Barry ORegan | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
503 views | 32 recommendations | 11 comments
503 views | 32 recommendations | 11 comments
Incest and Imprisonment: Daugher Freed after Years of Captivity
A woman's admission to an Austrian hospital has uncovered a startling story of incest and imprisonment."The alleged crimes came to light after the teenager, named as Kerstin F, was dropped off at the Amstetten...
created by Jordan Yerman | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
2007 views | 7 recommendations | 3 comments
2007 views | 7 recommendations | 3 comments
China to Meet with Representative of Dalai Lama
China has taken the historic step of agreeing to meet with a representative of the Dalai Lama, but oly time will tell whether this is an empty gesture designed to cool off international pressure ahead of the olympics or a significant change in their Tibet policy."China, in an... Veteran actor Om Puri is the new Chief of India's Film Development
"Veteran actor Om Puri is the new Chief of NFDC One of India's most celebrated actors Om Puri of 'East is East', 'Ardh Satya' and 'Paar' fame has taken over as Chairman,...
created by Richard Drewmore | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
778 views | 2 recommendations | 1 comment
778 views | 2 recommendations | 1 comment
Top Members Today
Top Veterans
Top Rookies
8,340
pointsliamssoft
United Kingdom
747
pointsalexoscarew
New york, United States
439
pointsfashionfreak
Bombay, India
