Israelis Should be Prepared to Evacuate West Bank, PM Facing Possible Charges

It's a one-two hit from Israel today, as Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Israelis must prepare to evacuate settlers from the West Bank as part of a future peace agreement with the Palestinians. However, Olmert is...

Russian Oil Company Denies Reports it Would Halt US Shipments

An unidentified source said Russia would be putting pressure on at least one oil company, causing more shortages in the West. However, the oil company, LUKOIL, Russia's 2nd-largest oil company, denied the...

C. difficile deaths double in Britains dirty hospitals

The UKs National Health System is admired by many but in the last few years deaths from infections caught by patients whilst in hospital have caused many to fear admission for even minor surgery. MRSA was the first...

Hillary Clinton brother 'in meeting to support John McCain'

"Hillary Clinton's youngest brother has met a top aide to the Republican candidate John McCain, fuelling accusations that some of those close to the former First Lady are actively working against Barack Obama. "

FAA proposes $7.1 million fine against American

In some news that the airline industry could do without, the FAA has proposed a massive $7.1 million fine against American Airlines, saying that "American Airlines knowlingly flew planes that needed saftey repairs"....

Italy starts controversial plan to fingerprint Gypsies, including children

This is certain to be a controversial program. Should governments target certain groups for fingerprinting and tracking?"Italian authorities have started fingerprinting tens of thousands of Gypsies living in nomad camps across the country — adults and children alike —...

Peruvian workers defend Bolivian Evo Morales

Following acrimonious exchanges between Presidents of Peru and Boliva- Alan Garcia and Evo Morales-  over the set up of an American military base, some Peruvian workers had their saying. They denied Evo Morales was helping them organise a national strike. "Peruvian...

China denies hacking U.S. lawmakers' computers

"BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Thursday dismissed accusations from two United States lawmakers that it had hacked their office computers as alarmist and unfounded. U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, a Virginia Republican, said...

Chavez urges FARC to end struggle

In a fairly interesting development in South America, Hugo Chavez has publicly called for FARC, the insurgent group fighting Columbia's right-wing government from a base in Ecuador, should give up its struggle....

FBI tried to fight detainee abuse

Some pretty shocking revelations have come out about FBI agents at the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba voicing concerns about torture and possible war crimes being committed there. The report says the...

Barry Bonds Faces 15-Count Indictment

The league-leading legacy of Barry Bonds baseball career continues to be eroded by the legal battle surrounding accusations that he lied under oath while testifying to a grand jury examining steroid use among...

Burma voices: people no longer talk about politics for fear of arrest...

Six months after protests in Burma ended in a military crackdown, people describe the atmosphere in the country and tjeir fears for the future.Reporter, Nay Pyi TawLife has been hard as ever. No change or hope has...

Housing secretary to resign: report

A big resignation from the Bush Administration will reportedly come this morning as housing secretary Alphonso Jackson steps down amid allegations of corruption."The U.S. housing secretary will resign Monday morning...

For their eyes only: MI6

"FOR THEIR EYES ONLY: INQUEST HELD IN CAMERA TO PROTECT THE 'SECRETS' OF TEN MI6 OFFICERS? Ten former and serving MI6 officers will 'testify at the Diana Inquest from 26-29 February but the hearings will be held...

Nashville couple sues blog, claims defamation

Heads up, bloggers. One couple is taking bloggers to court after the blog hinted they might be linked to a rash of local fires. The blog is part of an ongoing feud."A Nashville couple is suing a local blog they say invaded their privacy and libeled them. The lawsuit, filed...

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