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Bank of England slashes rates 1% to historic low

The Bank of England today slashed interest rates by a further 1%, bringing the interest rate to a historic low. The interest rate cuts in recent months have been among the fastest in Britain's history."The Bank of...

RR Patil resigns over Mumbai terror attack

"Heads continued to roll in the wake of deadly terror attack in Mumbai, with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R R Patil resigning on Monday. On Sunday, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil had stepped down."

Taiwan's former president arrested over graft probe

Chen Shui-bian, former president of Taiwan was arrested and detained for allegedly embezzling 14.8 million Taiwan dollars ($480,500 US) from the government during his presidency. He was shown putting his cuffed...

Jonathan Ross Banned from BBC for 3 Months

There has been much speculation in the UK over how the BBC would handle the row over prank phone calls made by two of its hosts. One of those hosts is Jonathan Ross, one of the highest-paid presenteres on the BBC. Media commentators have noted that it would be prohibitively...

At least thirteen dead in Philippines clashes

Latest report coming from Philipppines says that at least 13 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels were killed and four others wounded in a clash with troops between the towns of Mamasapano and Datu Saudi...

Corruption Oil deal brings down Peru cabinet

"  The Peruvian government has stepped down over a continuing scandal about the allocation of oil concessions. President Alan Garcia said he was accepting the resignation of the full cabinet offered on...

Palin's husband won't testify in trooper inquiry

"ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNN) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's husband won't comply with a subpoena issued by state lawmakers investigating her firing of Alaska's public safety commissioner, the McCain-Palin campaign said Thursday. ...

Stump the Palin

"GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (CNN) -- Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin took questions with her running mate Wednesday night, offering at one point to play "stump the candidate" with a mostly friendly Michigan crowd. ...

Beggars found staying at five-star hotels in UAE

Begging is a sin in the Islam and banned in most of the Islamic countries. Now Police in the Gulf  state of Abu Dhabi have started a special campaign against  begging. Much to their shock some beggars who were caught red-handed, were found staying in expensive...

31 MILF rebels yield, turn over 8 firearms

"DAVAO CITY -- Thirty-one followers of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leader Abdullah Saber Macapaar alias Kumander Bravo surrendered to the military Wednesday night. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has stepped up its operations against rogue MILF rebels...

Stinky poker player kicked out of casino

If you stink – get out!  An Atlantic City casino kicked out a 440 lb man from their poker room after receiving complaints he smelled really really bad. The 54-year old said the odor was from playing poker...

Innocent dad beaten by Kung Fu police

The adrenalin rush that a car chase must give to police officers has raised a few issues around safety with some forces advising squad cars not to pursue if that would result in extra danger to the public. Here it...

Ghoulish Courtney Love reveals her skeletal frame in a see-through 1920s dress

Reports that Courtney love is suicidal over loss of Kurt Cobain's ashes are compounded by her recent appearance in LA where she looks incredibly frail. Her mouth is still working though as his her abilty to work...

Beckham handed England captaincy

David Beckham has been named the England captain for tomorrow's friendly match against Trinidad & Tobago."It is a remarkable turnaround for the 33-year-old who stepped down as skipper after the 2006 World...

Knife crime: LONDON Police seize 200 weapons in stop and search blitz

"The kitchen knife is the most common weapon used in teenage stabbings, Sir Ian Blair said today, as he revealed that close to 200 weapons have been seized since officers stepped up stop and search measures in...

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