Tories caught up in Russian oligarch row

The Conservative party in the UK has been caught up in a scandal involving Russian oligarchs. Soe high-ranking Tory politians may have received some shady cash from Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska."The saga of Lord Mandelson, shadow chancellor George Osborne, Russian tycoon ...

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. ...

Near-fatal accident leads to music career

"NEW YORK (CNN) -- Singer Melody Gardot made her first album lying in bed. ...

Farm pregnancy 'cuts asthma risk'

There is good news for people living in Farms. Researchers have discovered that Living in a farm during pregenancy helps in cutting down chances of the child developing asthma and other serious illness. " Living on a farm during pregnancy may help reduce the chance...

Canada PM Cancels Gov. General's Beijing trip, Fuels Election Hype

Yet more election rumours floating around, this time it was Prime Minister Harper's office announcing that Governor General Michaelle Jean won't be attending the Beijing Paralympic Games. This furthers speculation of a fall federal election. The papers were filled with quotes...

Study reveals teen self-harm rate

As concern over self-mutilation among Britain's teenagers mounts, a new study shows that across central Scotland, 14 percent of 15 and 16 year olds have engaged in the process."A study has suggested that up to 14% of 15 and 16-year-olds across central Scotland have...

Boy who plunged from seventh floor flat was caught up in drugs turf war

"A boy of 16 who plunged 60ft to his death from a tower block while fleeing a knife-wielding gang was caught up in a drugs turf war and was not the intended target, it was claimed today. Friends said Ahmed Benyermak was being chased by a gang of violent hoodies because the...

English spelling seen as "truely atrosious"

An academic in the UK has suggested that university professors being accepting variant spellings as legitimate, in light of the fact that spelling errors are growing more and more frequent in university courses. Some misspellings that he's suggested accepting include "ignor",...

Warning over maternity leave threat to women's careers

A commission has claimed that the right for a woman in the UK to take a year for maternity leave may be making employers hesitant to hire or promote women, for fear of losing them for a eyar down the line."THE right to a year's maternity leave could be ruining women's...

Two of five feet found at shore are from same man, DNA shows

"(CNN) -- Two of five feet that have washed up on the shores of British Columbia are from the same person, but authorities said Tuesday they are a long way from solving the mystery of where they came from. ...