UN chief set for mission in Burma
The UN secretary general will visit Burma to seek the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:24:03 GMT
WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable'
The UN's top health official tells a swine flu forum in Mexico that the spread of the virus worldwide is now unstoppable. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:50:12 GMT
Jackson's former wife 'undecided'
The late Michael Jackson's ex-wife is undecided over whether to fight for custody of their two children, her lawyer says. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:38:10 GMT
Air France jet 'broke on impact'
French investigators believe the Air France plane that crashed in the Atlantic broke up on contact with water, not in mid-air. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:30:23 GMT
US urges Russian break from past
President Obama warns Moscow ahead of a visit that "Cold War approaches" to relations with the US belong in the past. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:46:33 GMT
UK Lt Colonel dies in Afghanistan
The highest ranking Army officer to be killed since the Falklands War is one of the two latest casualties in Afghanistan. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:25:09 GMT
Patient safety 'still threatened'
Changes recommended after a fatal drug slip-up eight years ago have not been implemented, MPs say in a review of patient safety. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:12:17 GMT
School place 'fraud' case dropped
A London council withdraws its action against a mother it accused of lying to gain a school place. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:44:59 GMT
Pardon appeal for Shields refused
Justice Secretary Jack Straw provisionally refuses an appeal for a pardon for jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:33:04 GMT
Minister in Tory homophobia claim
Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw angers Tories by saying "a deep strain of homophobia still exists on the Conservative benches". Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:23:18 GMT
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Jackson 'hurt' over drug reports
Jermaine Jackson "would be hurt" if he found out that reports about his brother Michael's drug use were true, he has said in an interview. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:29:26 GMT
Hollywood actor Karl Malden dies
US actor Karl Malden, best known for his roles in films such as A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront, dies at 97. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:05:29 GMT
Carradine's death 'not suicide'
Actor David Carradine died of asphyxiation, according to a pathologist who oversaw an autopsy on behalf his family. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:05:31 GMT
Actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86
Mollie Sugden, best known for playing Mrs Slocombe in Are You Being Served?, has died after a long illness, her agent has said. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:56:21 GMT
Lil Wayne delays European shows
The US rapper has postponed his forthcoming European shows, expected to kick off in Paris on Thursday. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:06:26 GMT
Lt Colonel dies in Afghanistan
A Welsh Guard, Lt Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, has become the most senior Army officer to die in action since the Falklands War. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:43:31 GMT
Swine flu 'cannot be contained'
The rising number of swine flu cases means trying to contain the virus is no longer an option, the government says. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:53:47 GMT
Pension view 'not radical enough'
The state pension should be raised to 70, according to Lord Turner, who wrote a radical report for the Government four years ago Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:44:00 GMT
RAF Tornado crashes in Argyll
An RAF Tornado has crashed during a training flight near Arrochar in Argyll, killing two people. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:02:08 GMT
Youngsters' drinking habits 'dangerous'
One in four young drinkers consume dangerous quantities of alcohol every week, but the number of underage drinkers is falling, a poll shows. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:52:43 GMT
Credit card cheques to be banned
Credit card cheques are set to be banned as part of plans for consumer protection due to be unveiled later. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:01:11 GMT
Police dogs die in parked car
Two police dogs have died after being left in a car by their handler on one of the hottest days of the year so far. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:59:16 GMT
Giant Moa Rebuilt Using Ancient DNA From Prehistoric Feathers
Scientists have performed the first DNA-based reconstruction of the giant extinct moa bird, using prehistoric feathers recovered from caves and rock shelters in New Zealand. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EDT
Acid-reducing Medicines May Lead To Dependency
Treatment with proton pump inhibitors for eight weeks induces acid-related symptoms like heartburn, acid regurgitation and dyspepsia once treatment is withdrawn in healthy individuals. Data suggests proton pump inhibitors can induce acid-related symptoms in healthy adults. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EDT
QuikScat Finds Tempests Brewing In 'Ordinary' Storms
"June is busting out all over," as the song says, and with it, U.S. residents along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts begin to gaze warily toward the ocean, aware that the hurricane season is revving up. In the decade since NASA's QuikScat satellite and its SeaWinds scatterometer launched in June 1999, the satellite has measured the wind speed and wind direction of these powerful storms, providing data that are increasingly used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Hurricane Center and other world forecasting agencies. The data help scientists detect these storms, understand their wind fields, estimate their intensity and track their movement. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EDT
CPAP Treatment Linked To Lower Mortality In Stroke Patients With OSA
Stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea who undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure following their stroke may substantially reduce their risk of death. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EDT
Magmatic Plumbing Of A Large Permian Caldera Exposed To A Depth Of 25 Kilometers
Large volcanic calderas, aka supervolcanoes, are enormous craters tens of kilometers in diameter produced by giant, explosive eruptions that rank among the most violent geologic events. Geophysical studies of recently active calderas and investigations of their eruption products suggest that their magmatic systems are driven by intrusion of mantle-derived basalt in the deep crust, a process commonly referred to as magmatic underplating. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EDT
Obama Considering Prolonged Terror Detentions
President says he may not be comfortable with any specific proposals for housing some Guantanamo Bay suspects Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:31:25 +0200
North Korea Launches Short-Range Missiles
President Obama says US trying to keep a 'door open' for North Korea, but adds there could be more sanctions in store for North Korea for its May nuclear test Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:10:29 +0200
This Day in History
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0200
Revolt Aboard the In 1839, 53 African slaves being transported on the Spanish merchant ship La Amistad revolted against their captors. Though their transport to the US was illegal, when they arrived in New York they were declared salvage by the US Navy and were taken to be sold as slaves. The widely publicized court cases that ensued helped propel the abolitionist movement. In 1842, the Africans finally returned home after the Supreme Court ruled they were not legally slaves. What does "amistad" mean? Discuss
Independent probe into Bhutto murder begins work today - UN
The independent commission charged with examining the facts and circumstances behind the December 2007 assassination of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto formally began its work today, the United Nations said. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST
Latest Iraqi bombing another attempt to incite violence, UN mission says
The United Nations mission in Iraq has condemned yesterdays deadly bombing in al-Shourga market in Kirkuk, which killed and injured dozens of people, calling it yet another attempt to stoke up sectarian and ethnic conflict. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST
Lack of funding forces UN food agency to reduce operations in DPR Korea
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced today that it is being forced to scale back its emergency operation to reach six million hungry and vulnerable people in the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) due to a severe lack of funding. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST
Climate change, DPR Korea focus of Bans talks with Japanese leader
Japans leadership in combating climate change, as well as the situation in the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK), dominated todays talks between Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST
Madoff's furs, art, penthouse seized
FRAUDSTER wife left with $3 million after US marshals seize penthouse, mink coat, and millions in art and jewellery. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:39:00 GMT
North Korea fires four more missiles
NORTH test-fires four missiles towards Japan, with warnings of further waves of longer-range missiles to come. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:39:00 GMT
Air France jet 'did not break up mid-air'
THE Air France jetliner that crashed in the Atlantic a month ago with 228 people on board was "intact at the time of impact". Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:20:00 GMT
Loved-up inmate calls jail librarian
A LOVED-UP Kiwi prisoner has been hauled through the courts for using a jail radio to make a "romantic" phone call to the prison librarian. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:52:00 GMT
Police break up euro note forgery ring
A CRIME gang alleged to have distributed fake euro notes worth 16 million euros ($22.6 million) throughout Europe since 2005 has been broken up by Bulgarian police, the European police agency said. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:17:00 GMT
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Freezes Transformers
The "dawn" of the extended holiday weekend box office commenced with Twentieth Century Fox's animated feature Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs freezing out the mega-grossing sequel Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen , grossing an estimated $13.8 million on Wednesday, in 3993 theaters. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:40 +0200
Universal Pictures to Fight Asteroids
Universal has won a four-studio bidding war to pick up the film rights to the classic Atari video game "Asteroids," says The Hollywood Reporter . Matthew Lopez will write the script for the feature adaptation, which will be produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:40 +0200
Exclusive Surrogates One-Sheet!
ComingSoon.net/Superhero Hype! has your exclusive first look at the one-sheet for Touchstone Pictures' Surrogates , hitting theaters on September 25. Directed by Jonathan Mostow, the sci-fi thriller stars Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, James Francis Ginty, Boris Kodjoe and Ving Rhames. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:40 +0200
Resident Evil 4 Arriving in Late 2010
ShockTillYouDrop.com reports that Sony's Screen Gems is eyeing a September 17, 2010 release for the fourth "Resident Evil" installment, to be titled Resident Evil: Afterlife . The ending of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction , left the door wide open for another sequel. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:40 +0200
Predators Director Confirmed By Rodriguez
Ain't it Cool News ' Harry Knowles gave a ring to Robert Rodriguez to get confirmation on who's at the helm of Predators , 20th Century Fox's next film in the franchise. And it is Nimrod Antal, the man behind the upcoming action flick Armored and who last dabbled in the thriller genre with Vacancy . You'll recall Latino Review broke Antal's potential involvement here . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:40 +0200
The Game to Play B.A. Baracus in The A-Team ?
BlackFilm.com says that rapper The Game is a frontrunner for the role of B.A. Baracus in director Joe Carnahan's The A-Team at 20th Century Fox. The role was originally played by Mr. T on the TV show. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:40 +0200
Transformers Up to $448.4 Million Worldwide
Paramount and DreamWorks' Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is close to becoming the highest-grossing film of the year at the worldwide box office in less than two weeks in release. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:40 +0200
Kick-Ass Footage to Premiere at Comic-Con
ComingSoon.net/Superhero Hype! has learned that world premiere footage from director Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass will be presented at Comic-Con in San Diego on Thursday, July 23 toward the end of the day. We'll have more on who will be there from the film soon. You won't want to miss the chance to be the first to experience this gritty, brash and funny actioner! Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:40 +0200
Avatar Comic-Con Banner Revealed!
Comic-Con has revealed this new banner for James Cameron's Avatar that is already up in San Diego. Comic-Con is taking place July 22-26 and the full programming schedule will be revealed starting next week. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:40 +0200
Christian Slater in Talks for The Forgotten
Christian Slater ("My Own Worst Enemy") is in negotiations to star in ABC's new series "The Forgotten," says The Hollywood Reporter . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:40 +0200
Jackson 'healthy, vibrant' at last rehearsal (source: CNN)
The rehearsals ended on a high note. Michael Jackson was energetic and excited. He put his arm around concert promoter Randy Phillips and whispered: ''I know we're going to get it there together.'' A few hours later Jackson was dead. (source: CNN) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:54:58 EDT
Rowe may seek custody of Jackson kids (source: CNN)
Michael Jackson appeared healthy in a video clip of his rehearsal two nights before he died. AEG, promoter of Jackson's planned London shows, released the short video of Jackson rehearsing on a stage in the Staples Center on June 23. (source: CNN) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:56:46 EDT
Article of the Day
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0200
The Rack An ancient torture device, the rack was used to stretch its victims' joints to the breaking point. A prisoner's hands and feet would be fastened to rollers located at either end of the device's rectangular frame, and during interrogations, a ratchet would gradually increase the tension on the chains. The excruciating torture inspired such terrible fear that some prisoners would confess after merely watching someone else being stretched on the rack. Who were some of the device's famous victims? Discuss
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT
Wife Carrying Initially introduced as a joke in Finland, wife carrying has become a competitive sport in which male participants race through an obstacle course while carrying a female teammate. Carrying styles include piggyback, fireman's carry, and Estonian-style, in which the female participant hangs upside-down with her legs around the man's shoulders and her arms around his waist. Major wife carrying competitions are held throughout the US as well as in Sonkajärvi, Finland, where the winner gets what?
Wed, 1 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT
Buddhas of Bamyan Once the largest examples of standing Buddha carvings in the world, the Buddhas of Bamyan were two monumental statues carved into the side of a cliff in Afghanistan's Bamyan Valley. Built during the 6th century, the statues were destroyed in 2001 by the Islamist Taliban government, which decreed that the figures were idolatrous and bombarded them with dynamite and tank barrages for nearly a month. The Afghan government has since proposed that the statues be recreated using what technologies?
Saluting Our Nation's Independence
NASA Dryden's four F/A-18 mission support aircraft flew in formation for a pilot proficiency flight on Nov. 24, 2008, in this image. NASA Dryden photographer... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT
Spotlight of the Day: Richard Petty
It's been fifty years since NASCAR's most important race of the year — the Daytona 500 — was first held. Lee Petty came in first, driving at 135.52 mph/ 213.22 kmph. Scion of the stock car racing family, Richard Petty, went on to win a record 200 NASCAR races, including seven Daytona 500s (also a record). Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Petty's historic 200th win, Daytona International Speedway is kicking off this year's Coke Zero 400 Weekend — which begins today and runs through July 4 — with the opening of an exhibit of Petty artifacts and memorabilia, including several of the cars he drove to wins, his uniform and helmet, trophies, die-casts and photos from his amazing racing career. Happy birthday to stock car racing star Richard Petty, who turns 72 today. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:58:41 +0200
African Americans Recall Michael Jackson Legacy
African Americans reflect on Michael Jackson's impact on their lives, recalling his life as a man of unusual talent who touched the lives of millions Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:01:29 +0200
Jackson Fans Celebrate Singer's Legacy
Thousands have passed by singer's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame to pay their respects and celebrate his legacy Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:15:13 +0200
Reports: Michael Jackson Left Will
'Wall Street Journal' says late pop singer drafted will in 2002 that divides his massive estate among his mother and his three children Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:51:33 +0200
Jackson Funeral Plans Remain Unclear
Some reports say family is planning public viewing of body Friday at pop star's Neverland Ranch in California Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:16:48 +0200
''Great Train Robber'' is refused parole (source: Reuters)
LONDON (Reuters) - ''Great Train Robber'' Ronnie Biggs lost his long-running bid for early jail release on Wednesday after the British government said he should not be allowed out on parole because he was ''wholly unrepentant.'' (source: Reuters) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:37:30 -0400
Flight diverted to NM after passenger gets naked (source: SF Gate)
A US Airways flight to Los Angeles was diverted to Albuquerque after a passenger removed all of his clothing mid-flight, forcing flight attendants to cover him with a blanket before he was arrested, authorities said Wednesday. Keith Wright, 50, of the Bron... (source: SF Gate) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:34:59 PDT
Hermann Hesse (1877-1962)
Nobel Prize-winning novelist and poet; Nobel laureate poet Wislawa Szymborska (85) shares this birth date Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:38:10 +0200
Vincente Fox (67)
former president of Mexico; former heads-of-state Sir Alec Douglas-Home (1903-1995) and Patrice Lumumba (1925-1961) were also born on this date Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:38:10 +0200
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Ashley Tisdale (24)
actress, High School Musical 3; actors Robert Ito (78), Polly Holliday (72), Ron Silver (1946-2009), Saul Rubinek (61), Jerry Hall (53) and Lindsay Lohan (23) share this birth date Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:38:10 +0200
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In 1839, 53 African slaves being transported on the Spanish merchant ship La Amistad revolted against their captors. Though their transport to the US was illegal, when they arrived in New York they were declared salvage by the US Navy and were taken to be sold as slaves. The widely publicized court cases that ensued helped propel the abolitionist movement. In 1842, the Africans finally returned home after the Supreme Court ruled they were not legally slaves. What does "amistad" mean? 
An ancient torture device, the rack was used to stretch its victims' joints to the breaking point. A prisoner's hands and feet would be fastened to rollers located at either end of the device's rectangular frame, and during interrogations, a ratchet would gradually increase the tension on the chains. The excruciating torture inspired such terrible fear that some prisoners would confess after merely watching someone else being stretched on the rack. Who were some of the device's famous victims? 
Initially introduced as a joke in Finland, wife carrying has become a competitive sport in which male participants race through an obstacle course while carrying a female teammate. Carrying styles include piggyback, fireman's carry, and Estonian-style, in which the female participant hangs upside-down with her legs around the man's shoulders and her arms around his waist. Major wife carrying competitions are held throughout the US as well as in Sonkajärvi, Finland, where the winner gets what?
Once the largest examples of standing Buddha carvings in the world, the Buddhas of Bamyan were two monumental statues carved into the side of a cliff in Afghanistan's Bamyan Valley. Built during the 6th century, the statues were destroyed in 2001 by the Islamist Taliban government, which decreed that the figures were idolatrous and bombarded them with dynamite and tank barrages for nearly a month. The Afghan government has since proposed that the statues be recreated using what technologies?