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"“This poker party I was at started to get very crowded. As a group of girls walked in, this guy came up behind me and said, ‘I think you’re going to be asked to leave soon. You’re so pretty, you’re putting...

German Economy Enters Worst Recession in 12 Years

European stock markets are panicing today as investors learn that Germany, Europe's largest economy, has officially fallen into recession. In morning trading Britain's FTSE 100 was down about 1.3 percent and the...

Submarine in worst nuclear leak since 80s

It has been revealed that a a royal navy nuclear submarine from the UK had a leak of nuclear material on November 7, pouring liquid coolant into a river. Now questions are being raised as to why the Royal Navy kept quiet about the event."The Royal Navy is facing serious...

India crush Australia in Mohali to take 1-0 lead

India has defeated visiting Australian team with a historic margin. It is great feat for Indian team to trounce world champion.To track real-time reaction from the fans, or get the latest news from the match, please...

See Sensex around 16K by Feb 2009 - Financial Astrologer Ashok Motwani

Ashok Motwani a financial astrologer was featured on a leading business news channel in India. Financil downturn is really bringing out the desparate best amongst everyone and stock traders or even business news channels are no exception. Any good news is welcome, even if it...

US presidential rankings (42-33)

With the presidential election coming up, The Times has compiled a list of the worst U.S. presidents in history. It is an ongoing list with ten a day starting at 42-33, and slowly moving towards the number one...

South Korea unveils stimulus as markets eye more rate cuts

" SINGAPORE (Reuters) - South Korea unveiled an economic stimulus plan on Monday and markets geared for more interest rate cuts in Europe and Australia in a frantic campaign to keep the financial crisis from...

US presidential rankings (32 to 22)

Yesterday we had the countdown of the worst United States president from 42-33, and today, the list continues from 32-22.Not surprisingly, our beloved George W is 5th worst in history just tied with Richard Nixon.32....

Yemen floods leave 58 dead, 20,000 without shelter

Strong rain left 58 dead and 20.000 without shelter in Yemen.   " Rain and flooding in Yemen has killed 58 people and left an estimated 20,000 without basic shelter, a local newspaper reported Saturday.   Men try to reach a vehicle carrying tourists...

Indian Rupee Falls Through 50 to Record Low on Slump in Stocks

The Indian rupee opened trade on Friday at a record low of 50.15 per dollar weighed down by heavy losses in Asian stocks which raised worries of more outflows from the local share market. The rapid withdrawal of...

OECD Ranks US Third Worst In Poverty

"A report issued yesterday by the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) revealed the United States has the third worst level of income inequality and poverty among the group's 30 member states. Only Mexico and Turkey ranked higher in those...

Gloomy forecasts for UK economy

[Gloomy forecasts for UK economy   T The Bank of England governor and an influential think tank have predicted that the UK economy is likely to sink...

Class war crime: Wall Street bankers receive $70bn payout = 10% US bailout

Make it easy, time for banker's guillotine At one point last week the Morgan Stanley $11bn pay pot was greater than the entire stock market value of the business. Morgan staff could buy the bank Goldman Sachs $11bn...

Kebabs made as corpse lay nearby

A kebab shop in Wolverhampton remained open and the owner continued to serve food after an employee died and was left lying on nearby. Truly bizarre."A fast food shop owner was found preparing food while an employee's corpse lay nearby. Police called to the Pappu Sweet Centre...

Asian governments move to halt stock market slide

Governments in Asia are pumping in big funds to fight off the credit crunch emerging out of global crisis. Governments are also cutting down cash reserve and interest rate to make more liquidity. Hong is cutting its key interest rate by 100 basis points effective Thursday....

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