Bruce Willis marries actress and model Emma Heming

In a small, private, and tropical ceremony at the Willis home in Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands, Bruce Willis tied the knot for the second time.  This most recent Willis wedding has the actor most known...

Mumbai attack trial begins, gunman shows no sympathy

The trial of Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, one of 10 gunmen responsible for three days of shootings and terror strikes in Mumbai last November, began Monday in India.Kasab was the only gunmen to be captured during the...

Dalai Lama denied S Africa visa, won't attend peace conference

The South African Department of Foreign Affairs has denied the Dalai Lama permission to attend a peace conference in Johannesburg. The Tibetan spiritual leader and Nobel laureate was denied entry due to concerns...

Suncor acquires Petro-Canada

Suncor Energy Inc., a leader in oilsands resource development has announced its acquisition of Petro-Canada.  The two have agreed to merge and continue to operate corporately under the Suncor name, while...

St. Patrick's Day 2009 Parades and Events

With St. Patrick's Day upon us, here's a look at how the world is celebrating.The US has the largest contingent of long-running St. Patrick's Day parades and events.  Famously, the the Chicago Journeymen...

St. Patrick's Day, March 17th 2009: Just around the corner!

Saint Patrick's Day is just around the corner!  Every March 17th thousands around the world, both Irish and non-Irish alike, celebrate the life of Saint Patrick.  Though the holiday as celebrated in Ireland...

Canada's Federal Budget Passed in Senate, EI Delay Avoided

All Canadians really wanted was some proactive leadership and the feeling that their government is doing something to stimulate the faltering Canadian economy.  The oft toothless Senate has stepped to the plate...

Mexico's Most Wanted Joaquin Guzman on Forbes Richest People List

Forbes Magazine recently released its latest list of the world's richest people.  NP Staffer Rob Walker posted his unsympathetic take on the shrinking list of billionaires.  While many have been demoted to...

North Korea plans April rocket launch, defies UN resolution

North Korea has informed the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a UN agency, of its intent to launch the rocket "Unha-2" between April 4-8. North Korea maintains that the rocket is for an "experimental...

Chrysler offers Canadian Government $2.3B USD Ultimatum

Chrysler is seeking to secure a $2.3B USD loan from the Canadian federal government.  If the government fails to meet its demands, Chrysler has threatened to close all of its Canadian manufacturing plants. ...

Space Station passes by debris unharmed

The 18 occupants of the International Space Station hastily packed their bags in preparation for a quick escape as a result of a space debris collision warning.  The Station has since safely passed by the debris...

Obama May Re-institute Assault Weapons Ban

President Obama is seeking to re institute an assault weapons ban which the Bush administration allowed to expire in 2004. ""As President Obama indicated during the campaign, there are just a few gun-related changes...

Apple's Safari 4 Beta released for download

Apple has made a Beta version of their new Safari 4 browser available for download.The new release offers what Apple claims to be "a new way to see the web".  Safari 4 boasts an entirely revamped user interface...

NASA delays Shuttle Discovery launch for fourth time

Shuttle Discovery was slotted to launch at some point this week after three previous delays, but technical malfunctions continue to ground the mission. Engineers debated Discovery's fate over a 13-hour meeting on...