Mongolia opposition demands partial vote recount

Following temporary unrest in the country's capital after a disputed election result, Mongolia's opposition leader is demanding a recount."Mongolia's opposition leader demanded on Friday a vote recount in 12 areas, in a challenge to preliminary election results that showed...

2009 Wheat Prices 30% increase

Japanese wheat wholesalers are saying 2009 wheat prices will be increased by 30%. This is a very serious problem and a good indication will jump worldwide in 2009, causing further problems for the poor, hungry and...

Want to look like a Utah Polygamist? Now you can!

While I personally would rather see women be more modest (compared to the thong bikinis and some of the clothing of today) I think that much like the traditional burka, this is a little extreme. "DALLAS – Just in...

Eighteen killed in China coal mine collapse

China seems to having all kinds of problems this year. In this latest incident more than 18 people have been killed.   " Eighteen people were confirmed dead after a coal shaft collapsed in northwest China, the official Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday. At...

As Catholics flock to Sydney, brothels bracing themselves for a potential flo...

"SEX workers are bracing themselves for a rush of business next month - when thousands of devoted Catholic pilgrims flock to Sydney to see the Pope. From July 15-20, over 200,000 pilgrims will descend on the...

Child brides give voice to their defiance in Yemen

Sometimes I think I live in a sheltered world when I read a story like this one, it would be too easy just to condemn without trying to understand how these children are sold into marriage, but condemn I do..."Child...

Canada Feds Profiling: Those Who Toke & Drive !

OpinonBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCanada's Bill C-2 has many Bummed Our Man, as many who enjoy a Joint while cruising fear they will be profiled by the police for their lifestyle.  One man says, "I look...

African Union: "Unite or Starve"

I can't really argue with this: if it means bargaining with a collective continental market in order to get a better deal on necessities, then so be it. SInce the various AU nations have such different agendas, both with the West and with each other, it's hard to predict how...

Kill Your Air Conditioner!

We never use our ac, I just fine it more difficult when I go outside into the heat. We do use fans to keep dry though.... The civil servants in Japan are known for being very 'stuffy guys' always following the...

Somalia: Pirates demand $1M ransom for 4 Europeans

Somalian captors of  the German couple  & French boat captain have demanded a hefty $1 million ransom for releasing them.  Kidnappings have become a thriving business in Somalia. Highjackers have got huge ransom in the past. " A government minister says...

French hostages released in Niger

Red Cross have been able to secure release of 4 French hostages. French workers have been abducted from a Uranium mine in Niger."Rebels in Niger have freed four French workers they kidnapped from a uranium mine, handing them to the Red Cross. The aid organisation said it...

U.S. lawmakers urged to curb oil speculators

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorYou know "Pigs will Fly" if any Government had the balls to even touch this with a 10 foot oil dipstick." U.S. lawmakers urged to curb oil speculators Price would fall to...

$2 Million in Project Working Mom Full-Ride College Scholarships Back by Over...

"eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics, today announced the launch of “Project Working Mom 2”, an advocacy campaign that provides working mothers the opportunity to receive a full-ride scholarship to...

U.S. Energy Boss: Not Speculators, Shortages the Blame for Oil Prices

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThe U.S. Energy Boss blaming shortages and not speculators driving up oil prices certainly must be the same slick oil salesmen who has Prime Swamp land in Florida for...

Beating Runaway Inflation in Kenya

" This month Kenya's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released figures showing that Kenya's annual inflation has reached 31.5%.  There are many factors contributing to this trend amongst them are two...

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