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Mid-air drama on Qantas flight
Yet another concern about air traffic during a heavy travel period... Makes one wonder about just how safe is it to travel... "A Qantas jet serviced days ago in Hong Kong had to turn back to Perth on Friday after the...
First results, G20 leaders pledge credit action plan, but decisions made at home
Reuters VIDEO Leader's summit on credit crisesWith host President George W. Bush in his final two months in office and President-elect Barack Obama not participating, hopes for hard conclusions were low but the... Why employers won't cut and run when individuals own health insurance
"Americans agree: Our health-care system needs a serious overhaul. A number of recent surveys, including one by Harris Interactive and another by the Commonwealth Fund, show that over 80 percent of Americans believe... Formula 1 Drivers Call For Steward System Overhaul
The lobby for change comes from drivers. This action is a little reminiscent of how CART got started ... a move giving drivers and teams a greater voice in race management."Leading Formula One drivers have joined... 156 views | 6 comments | 26 recommendations
Thousands of Thai Protesters Seek Overhaul of Democratic System
The prime minister of Thailand, Samak Sundaravej, called a state of emergency in Bangkok as thousands of protesters gathered at the capitol. While most of the anger goes towards what the protesters call a broken...153 views | 2 comments | 0 recommendations
Houston refinery crane collapse kills 4
UPDATE: 9:42PM ESTSeven people were injured in the collapse, but it is still not known what caused it." The owner of the crane, Deep South Crane & Rigging, says it's already investigating. It's hoped that...Chinese YouTube 56.com Returns To Living
This is something that lots of people will be watching closely as the Olympics get closer."Either 56.com cleared up its "system maintenance" issue or the Chinese government decided not to crush it completely. As promised just yesterday, the site is back online, following a... U.S. Congress passes controversial wiretap laws
From what I gather, the Domestic Surveillance Laws passed by Congress on Friday do two main things. First, they shield from lawsuits the telecommunications companies that helped the government (some say illegally) to... Dundee United 0-1 Celtic - Celtic SPL Champions
It's all going wrong for Rangers this season, but they've still got the cup to play for on Saturday." Dundee United 0-1 Celtic ...Immigration points system begins
"A long-expected overhaul of the UK's immigration system has come into force with the launch of a point-based system for foreign workers."Pension strike paralyses Greece
"A 24-hour general strike in Greece against planned pension reforms has brought the country to a standstill. All flights to and from Greek airports have been cancelled, and trains and buses are only running for a...384 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
RCMP needs overhaul really bad
Ok fine, but just don't lose the red jackets. Or the horses."TORONTO — A federal task force convened to help overhaul the RCMP recommended major structural changes for the 133-year-old force today, including...675 views | 8 comments | 0 recommendations
Italy facing transport chaos tomorrow
"Transport services throughout Italy will be severely disrupted tomorrow because of strike action. Transport unions said flights will be grounded between 10am and 2pm, and Aer Lingus has had to re-schedule some services to Milan and Rome. Train, bus, ferry and motorway...Scotland Tickets Website Crashes
"A WEBSITE crashed yesterday as the Tartan Army went into a ticket frenzy for next month's crunch Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy. Fans swamped the official Scotland Supporters Club site and phone lines when the...680 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
Brazils Lula Offers Arms, Cash to Miffed Military
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Brazils Lula Offers Arms, Cash to Miffed Military
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to overhaul Brazil's aging military and rebuild a domestic defense industry.
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President Luiz Inacio Lula da... 537 views | 1 comment | 2 recommendations
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