Golden Boy picks training legend Angelo Dundee vs Pacquiao

"For 10-time world champion Oscar de la Hoya, no less than International Boxing Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee fits the bill when it comes to preparing him for "The Dream Match" against Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao on December 6 in Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden...

Pilots ordered to shoot UFO out of sky

"Two US fighter planes were scrambled and ordered to shoot down an unidentified flying object (UFO) over the English countryside during the Cold War, according to secret files made public yesterday."

US encourages Brazil to buy F-18 fighter jets

Brazil has selected finalists for the fighter jets bid and they are US' Boeing Co., France's Dassault and Sweden's Saab.  Brazil has declared that will only buy planes from countries if the deal...

US Approves 25, F-35 Stealth Aircraft to Israel

"US approves 25 F-35 stealth fighter aircraft to Israel The Pentagon has approved the $15.2 billion sale of 25 F-35 stealth Strike Fighters to Israel with an option for another 50, saying assisting Israel develop a strong and ready self-defense capability is vital to US...

US to sell 75 fighter jets to Israel

US and Israel enjoy very close diplomatic and milrtary ties. Israel buys lot of their military hardware from American companies. For the first time the US Defense department has approved the sale of 25 F-35 stealth-enabled Joint Strike Fighters (JSF) to the Isreal....

Sri Lanka: Rebel hideout bombed; clashes kill 30

The Tamil Tigers have been fighting for an independent homeland for the Tamil minority since 1972 in Sri Lanka. Tens of thousands have died in the conflict and still there is no hope of reconciliation between two...

Sri Lanka fighting rages, at least 67 killed

Tamils have been fighting for a separate homeland for long time and even control some part of Sri Lanka close to sea coast. Fighting under LTTE tamil rebels have acquired government status and even have their...

Human Jet 4 engines crossing the channel London Paris with 130 mph

If the adventure is a success, regular flights of jetmen....will not replace Easyjet tourism. Speeding up to 130 mph Jetman can fly like a Cessna over the Channel from England to France. James Bond in Action, see you...

Afghan forces foil suicide attack in South

Following a suicide attack in Afghanistan in which two suicide bombers killed two policemen and wounded 9 officers and 8 civilians at a police station, elsewhere Afghan authorities were able to foil an attempted suicide bombing."Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) foiled a...

Pakistan jets kill 40 Taliban

Despite new civilian government's initiative for peace dialogue with extremists there is no let up  in the violence in Pakistan. Even former President Mushrraf had tried to buy peace form insurgents and engaged in peace talks. But after failing to achieve any result they...

Atlantic City gets Ready for Air Show

I used to love air shows as a kid. They're loud, filled with lots of cool toys and PLANES! Seeing them rumble above the air, sometimes only feet from the ground, was exhilarating. Now, my enjoyment is slightly...

Afghan athlete wins first Olympic medal ever for his country

Afghanistan’s Olympic achievements page is not blank anymore. Afgan taekwondo fighter Rohullah Nikpai made Olympic history today by winning first Olympic medal ever for Afghanistan. Just recently a Mongolian...

NYT publishes correction 48 years later

The New York Times has built its reputation over the year for its fair and accurate coverage. It is their consistent effort of reporting fair that has won them most respected tag. As a true newspaper they are...

Do you Remember her, Lakshmi (who was born with four arms and four legs ) - ...

This was in the news last year and it's really good to know that she is doing so well. I just wanted this to share with everyone. I am also putting the original news below, so you can see the amazing journey this...

US Congress suspends move to upgrade Pakistan fighter fleet

Pakistn government's plan of diverting aid money to upgrade its military arsenals have entered rough patch. Pakistan government has planned to use millions of dollars given for counter terrorism programmes to upgrade its military arsenals. US lawmakers are reportedly...

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