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Canada PM Cancels Gov. General's Beijing trip, Fuels Election Hype
Yet more election rumours floating around, this time it was Prime Minister Harper's office announcing that Governor General Michaelle Jean won't be attending the Beijing Paralympic Games. This furthers speculation of a fall federal election. The papers were filled with quotes...
Sword maniac on the run in capital
Edinburgh Scotland, where you thought assault with the deadly bagpipes was enough."AVIOLENT criminal who was jailed for slashing a man with a samurai sword is on the run after absconding from an Edinburgh clinic.... Reporter shot on live television
A Georgian TV reporter, Tamara Urushadze suddenly disappears from view in this live report on public television in Georgia. She has been shot by a sniper on live television. With bleeding arms she she tries to... 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".... Coming soon to a plane near you... Ad space!
"Coming soon to the airline boarding pass clutched in your hot little hand: advertisements.Printing advertisements on the boarding pass is part of airlines’ continuing frantic search for new sources of revenue to offset higher fuel prices. Here’s betting it will be less...Motorized suitcase saves your back
Definitely a clever idea, but i hope it is well made because my expiences with airports, the baggage receives no respect and is often tossed around from places to places. It would definitely hurt if the first usage...Portugal drivers end fuel strike
Protests continue throughout Europe by truck drivers and other people who depend on their vehicles for their livelihood against rising fuel prices. In Portgual, the organized protest by truck (lorry) drivers there has now ended."Portuguese lorry drivers have ended their...Is this the end of premature baldness?
"Millions of men and women who suffer from premature baldness or hair loss could soon be able to regain their original lustrous locks - by cloningtheir remaining hair in the laboratory, research suggests.The new...University President asks Trustees to Revoke Mugabe's Honorary Degree
Jack Wilson, the University of Massachusetts President has recommended to the Board of Trustees that they revoke an honorary degree awarded 20 years ago to Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe."Wilson said Monday that...Tibet Reopens to Chinese Tour Groups
China announced they are allowing domestic tour groups back to Tibet. They have yet to mention when foreign tourists will be allowed back in."Four groups of Chinese visitors are expected to arrive in the Himalayan region through Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency said.The...Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area May Pay Fee for Emissions
Businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area may have to pay a fee for their emissions of heat-trapping gases. The decision is not made yet, but if it is passed on May 21, it will take effect on June 1."It is believed to...Opinion: More Con, Less Pro on Immigration
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Contributor Perhaps a quote by Liberal immigration critic says it all.Liberal immigration critic Maurizio Bevilacqua had the chutzpah to say yesterday that "family reunification ...Angry exchanges as Kenya MPs meet
"Parliament in Kenya has met for the first time since disputed elections, amid continuing tension between the government and the opposition. Security is tight, with troops deployed around the building in...EU & US in war-of-words over climate treaty
"The European Union and the US have accused each other of blocking a deal to launch negotiations on a new global warming treaty as the clock runs down on UN climate talks in Bali. The UN warned the 190-nation meeting that continuing deadlock meant there was a risk that the...Violence Against Women Is Still a Problem in Saudi Arabia
" Abeer Mishkhas, abeermishkhas@arabnews.com Last Sunday, along with the rest of the world, Saudi Arabia celebrated a day dedicated to Eliminating Violence Against Women. Newspapers carried articles and editorials on the importance of the day and TV naturally gave the day a...
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