Schwarzenegger signs bill banning texting by motorists

California will ban drivers from sending text messagesn while driving, after the governor signed legislation banning the practice into law. Since July, California drivers have been banned from using their cell...

NAM supports Iran's N-rights

" Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:43:49 GMT The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has voiced support for Iran's nuclear rights and urged a diplomatic solution to the country's nuclear issue. The 118-member bloc in a statement issued...

Misleading Obama Attack Ad On Stem Cell Research

"ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) today issued the following statement on Barack Obama's misleading new radio ad on stem cell research, which is airing in the Philadelphia suburbs: "The fact is John McCain has been a champion for stem cell research,...

PETA Urges Ben & Jerry's To Use Human Milk

"WATERBURY, Vt. -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, cofounders of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., urging them to replace cow's milk they use in their ice cream products with human breast milk, according to a...

10 South African Ministers Resign Along With Mbeki

Ten South African ministers, as well as the deputy president have resigned. The resignations follow as President Thabo Mbeki prepares to leave office. Three deputy ministers have also tendered resignations, after...

Atlantic SPECIAL TROPICAL DISTURBANCE STATEMENT

More trouble could be brewing in the Caribbean.  Even if it does not reach storm status, the last thing Haiti, Cuba and other area islands need is more rain."SPECIAL TROPICAL DISTURBANCE STATEMENT NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL 415 PM EDT SUN SEP 21 2008 ...

Afghan governor Rozi Khan killed in firefight by Australian troops

 A Afgan governor killed in firefighting involving Australian special force.commandos were petroling on foot when they were fired on by unknown attackers . local reporter said khan went to help a friend...

South American leaders support Morales

The political crisis in Latin America has intensified, with Bolivian president Evo Morales accusing the United States of giving aid to the breakaway rebel region in the east. Morales expelled the American...

Canadian members go “faceless” on Facebook to protest arts funding cuts

Arts and culture tend to be ignored issues in Canadian politics, unless it comes to funding cuts. Conservatives announced a $45 million cut in arts spending just a week ago, generating a lot of controversy and...

Houston's post-Ike supplies coming, officials say

"HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) -- Federal supplies of food and water will be available to Houstonians affected by Hurricane Ike on Monday, an official said Sunday after Houston's mayor voiced concern about the aid. ...

Police chief reported for bin Laden costume

A police superintendant in the UK is in hot water for dressing up as Osama Bin Laden at a village carnival just days before the anniversary of the September 11 attacks."A senior policeman who dressed as Osama bin Laden at a carnival, days before the seventh anniversary of the...

Bush cancels civilian nuclear deal with Russia

Constantly defying US dikat on Georgia issue has come costly for Russia. US has cancelled civilian nuclear deal with Russia. The suspension of the deal will create problem for Bush administration. US has entered into similar kind of deal with India. The Russian deal...

Sri Lanka fighting kills 22 Tamil rebels

Fight between rebel Tamil tigers and the Sri Lankan air force (SLAF) have intensified. Sri Lankan air force launched several attacks including one on a sea tiger base in the last 24 hours destroying training camps and disrupting meetings of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil...

Togo PM resigns after less than 1 year in office

" 2008-09-06 20:02:02 - LOME, Togo (AP) - Togo's prime minister has resigned after less than one year in office.A statement from the president's office read on national TV gives no reason for Prime Minister...

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...

closeSign in to NowPublic

is reporting from