Commonwealth Finds Transparency, But Slates “Unrealistic Deadlines” For E...

"The first round of the country’s first ever multi-party election was conducted in a “highly transparent” manner, finds a Commonwealth observation team, in the Maldives throughout the polls.Yet in a recognition...

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....

Vicar jailed over child porn crimes

The Reverend Richard Hart, who became notorious in the UK after 56,000 images of child pornography were discovered on his computer, has today started his prison sentence. On the same day, a charity has used the opportunity to warn that child pornography is currently growing...

Misleading Obama Attack Ad On Stem Cell Research

"ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) today issued the following statement on Barack Obama's misleading new radio ad on stem cell research, which is airing in the Philadelphia suburbs: "The fact is...

Driver died sitting in car blaze

A woman in a car accident in the UK burnt to death when she refused to leave her vehicle after the accident, an inquest has been told. Truly a bizarre story."A driver burnt to death after refusing to leave her vehicle when it was set alight following a crash, an inquest was...

Alfalfa Sprouts Contaminated with Salmonella Typhimiriumis

More cases of Salmonella outbreaks, this time in Oregon and Washington states. The culprit this time around: Alfalfa Sprouts. It is believed that the infected sprouts were contaminated by farm animals grazing the...

Girl dubbed Italy's Madeleine McCann 'found alive and well' four years after ...

It just goes to show how hope should never fade for missing loved ones. And if it is proved to be her, I hope they find out what has happened to her during the past four years. What a lucky little girl."A girl who went missing four years ago and became known as 'Italy's...

American forces start ground assaults in Pakistan

After starting air strike inside Pakistan airspace now US led NATO forces have started ground assault. The ground assault has also been accompanied by stepped up air attacks by unmanned Predator drones almost every day that have killed scores of people. American are...

ALASKA INDEPENDENCE PARTY, May be Palins biggest Problem

"(Political Animal) THE ALASKA INDEPENDENCE PARTY.... What may prove to be the single most damaging angle to Sarah Palin's role on the Republican Party ticket? There are quite a few contenders (ethics scandal,...

Eight bad reasons to have sex

"(The Frisky) -- As I'm sure you're well aware, there are many good reasons to have sex. In fact, sometimes you don't need any reason at all -- other than, say, loving your partner. ...

Obama sticks to the facts except when he streches them.

Under development From that ever vigilant site factcheck, come some interesting slap downs on spin."We checked the accuracy of Obama's speech accepting the Democratic nomination, and noted the following: Obama said he could “pay for every dime” of his spending and tax...

bicycle thief arrested - nearly 3,000 in posession

When there is a Market need, business will flourish. Visa Vi Create a market need and you will flourish"Canadian police have arrested one of the world's most prolific bicycle thieves after discovering almost 3,000...

Germany No Longer Keeping the Wolf from the Door

"The mournful howling of wolves is echoing these days through the forested woodlands of eastern Germany for the first time in centuries. According to experts, one reason for the return of the cunning canine is that...

University sacks mooning debate coach

....I can not count the number of times I wanted to "drop trow" and say "Debate This"!The key there is "wanted to", Thinking about an action and checking yourself before you do it are two different things.What happens when teachers and coaches sink below behavioral levels of...

Beatles management contract to fetch £250,000 (Thats $500,000+ American $)

Prepare your check books for Sept 4 Now can you imagine what it would be worth if the contract was still in effect ? oh wait a minute....not much because Heather Mills would take half.I imagine this will end up in...

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