'Aid women killed' in Afghanistan

"Aid women killed' in Afghanistan Three women thought to be international aid workers been shot dead along with their...

Do you Remember her, Lakshmi (who was born with four arms and four legs ) - ...

This was in the news last year and it's really good to know that she is doing so well. I just wanted this to share with everyone. I am also putting the original news below, so you can see the amazing journey...

Breaking News - World trade talks reportedly fail

A lot has been written on World Trade Talks and though I am yet to understand how these talks would have made life different to millions of people who lack basic amenities of life, however now that they have...

Canada's spreading cannabis crop

"Canada's spreading cannabis crop In the first of two pieces on organised crime accompanying his Radio 4 series How crime...

Driving in India - You have to watch it to beleive this

I came across this video on youtube, I thought I had to share this here. This is not news, but this is definately worth watching.

Zimbabwe: deal expected today on talks to end political crisis

"Latest Up Date: Doubts linger over Zimbabwe deal The ink that marks a possible resolution to the crisis that has dogged Zimbabwe for the last eight years may be dry, but the tears of grieving relatives are not....

Archbishop of Canterbury to spell out new rules for Anglicans

"Archbishop of Canterbury to spell out new rules for Anglicans By George Pitcher and Martin Beckford The Archbishop of Canterbury will today spell out how he hopes a new set of rules can solve "one of...

Women and Online Bingo

"Friday, July 18, 2008 Women and Online Bingo A recent survey has shown that more than 85% of online Bingo players are women, as compared to 40% in 2004. Middle aged women and older ladies are really...

China says heed fears about Bashir genocide charges

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Rice acknowledges US policy shift on Iran

I think its high time people start talking with one another, online talking, not committing anything. I think this is the right step forward. "Rice acknowledges US policy shift on Iran 6 hours ago WASHINGTON...

Mandela calls on world leaders to fight poverty

" Mandela has urged world leaders to address global poverty July 18, 2008, 12:45 Former South African president Nelson Mandela has called on world leaders...

Police officers attacked by mob over litter row

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Barack Obama's fundraising roars to life

"The Democrat raised $52 million in June, up from $22 million in May. Republican John McCain's June take was $22 million. By Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer July 18, 2008...

Coca-Cola Profit Falls After Writedown at Bottler

Coca-Cola Co., the world's largest soft-drink maker, said second-quarter profit fell 23 percent after its largest bottler wrote down the value of North American assets because of a decline in soda and water sales....

Tribe takes on global mining firm

High in the monsoon mists in eastern India there is place called Golgola where witchdoctors still make sacrifices to the gods and where the tribes believe the hills are sacred, but where they fear their way of...

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