Obama to visit Australia alone
US PRESIDENT Barack Obama has confirmed he will delay his visit to Australia, and will now come without wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:35:56 GMT
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Mexican Named World's Richest Man Forbes magazine released its 2010 list of the world's wealthiest people on Wednesday, and for the first time, a man from a developing nation has taken the top spot. Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim earned the title of world's richest person with an estimated fortune of $53.5 billion, knocking Microsoft founder Bill Gates into second place. The list has long been dominated by Americans and Europeans, but this year's top 10 richest also include two billionaires from India and one from Brazil. Despite this, the US remained the dominant home of the ultra-wealthy, boasting 403 billionaires, or 40 percent of the world's ten-figure fortunes. Discuss
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Huffing More Popular with Adolescents than Pot According to a new government report, more 12-year-olds in the US get high by sniffing inhalants than by using marijuana, cocaine, or hallucinogens combined. Alcohol was found to be the only intoxicating substance 12-year-olds used more than inhalants. A potentially addictive habit, sniffing, or huffing, involves inhaling the vapors of products like gasoline, nail polish, bleach, paint solvents, glue, and aerosols. The practice can cause brain, heart, liver, and kidney damage and may even lead to cardiac arrest.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Polar Bear Origins Fairly Recent A mitochondrial DNA analysis of a rare fossil jaw found in Norway suggests that polar bears evolved from brown bears only about 150,000 years ago. Previous estimates of polar bear evolution had dated the divergence to anywhere from 70,000 years ago to more than one million years ago. At the time that polar bears emerged, Earth was in the final stages of an ice age and was beginning to warm. These dramatic environmental changes may have led to the polar bear's relatively rapid evolution.
Obama: Half of my letters brand me an idiot
US President Barack Obama joked on Wednesday that half of the 40 000 letters that pour into the White House each day brand him an "idiot". Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:31:00 +0200
Bullock delighted by best-worst double
Sandra Bullock vowed to proudly display her best actress Oscar statuette next to her Golden Raspberry award after completing a unique double on Sunday Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:39:00 +0200
Israel aborts raid after soldier posts details on Facebook
Israel's military and one of its soldiers are no longer "friends" after the gunner posted details of an impending West Bank raid on his Facebook page. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:20:00 +0200
Pop concert votes help Dutch beat apathy
Polling booths at a pop concert and on public transport: Dutch officials are trying novel ways to entice voters to cast ballots in municipal polls. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0200
Man caught robbing same bank twice in 24 hours
A German robber held up the same bank in Hamburg twice within 24 hours just a week after being released from jail -- for the same crime. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0200
According to the New York CityTaxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), the city's taxi cab drivers overcharged their riders by more than US$8.3 million over the past two years, by setting their meters to illegally high settings.
The Illinois House of Representatives voted this Thursday to lift some penalties for teenagers who engage in sexting. While minors are still prohibited from sending nude photos of other minors taken on cell phones, they will no longer be required to register as sex offenders. Instead, they could be punished with court-ordered supervision or community service.
Monserrate was expelled from the New York State Senate on February 9 by a majority vote of his fellow senators. The result of the vote was 53 to 8 in favor of expulsion.
Big 12 Tournament Championship Game Underway
The Big 12 Tournament championship game has been set with Kansas set to play against Kansas State Saturday night. The two teams are seeded number one and two in the Big 12 Tournament for 2010. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:45:02 +0100
Pacquiao vs. Clottey Live Stream Update Announced
The Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey live stream announcement will allow those Internet viewers wanting to watch the WBO welterweight fight online. The Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey live stream will air tonight starting at 10 PM EST. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:45:02 +0100
Kentucky Crushes Tennessee in SEC Semifinals
University of Kentucky Wildcats crushed the Tennessee Volunteers 74-45 in the semifinals of the SEC men's college basketball game today from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:45:02 +0100
SEC Tournament 2010 Bracket Schedule Announcements
The SEC Tournament Bracket 2010 schedule for semifinals has been released with the top seed University of Kentucky to play against hometown host team the University of Tennessee. The SEC tournament has been held at the Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:45:02 +0100
Georgia Tech vs. North Carolina State ACC Semifinal Game Announced
The 2010 ACC semifinal game between North Carolina State and Georgia Tech has been announced for March 13 at 3:30 PM. The two teams reached the semifinals with impressive wins over their opponents in their games Friday night. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:45:02 +0100
Debt Burden Cripples Poorer Nations
International lending, within its current framework, leaves developing nations in a hole that only gets bigger as they try to pay off their debt. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:04:00 GMT
Boundless Hope in Sierra Leone
In a country where many families are too poor to buy books for their children, the organization Boundless Hope is helping kids get an education and putting essentials like pencils and toothbrushes in their hands. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:11:00 GMT
Nobel Laureates Urge Inquiry into Junta Crimes
Because the Burmese Constitution provides immunity for the junta and its crimes, the only hope for prosecution is through international law. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:09:00 GMT
Women Work toward Equality in Muslim Societies
A network of social justice movements is helping women combat inequality, violence and repression all over the globe, especially in Muslim countries. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:16:00 GMT
Egypt's Struggle for Democracy
In Egypt, political advocacy is being sparked online, on sites like Facebook, but there is significantly less room for movement in Egypt's real world than in its virtual world. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:35:00 GMT
Human Rights Violations in Iran and Iraq
Iranians are not only battling violence and repression at home, fighting for basic rights; refugees of Iran are also under siege in Iraq's Camp Ashraf. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:06:00 GMT
Japan and Southeast Asia Take Stock of China's Rise
As China's economic and political rise makes itself felt in Asia, Japan and Southeast Asia face serious foreign policy dilemmas in the coming years. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:35:00 GMT
Muffled Screams of Gaza
A report by the U.N. Human Rights Commission determined that Israel committed war crimes against the Palestinians in Gaza, but nothing has changed in terms of U.S. support. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:38:00 GMT
Industry as a Bridge for Peace
Stef Wertheimer, an industrialist and world-renowned peace advocator, offers a new strategy to solve the ongoing instability in the Middle East. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:44:00 GMT
Gaza Freedom March
Thousands of Palestinians will march in Gaza on New Year's Eve, joined in solidarity by hundreds of activists who plan to enter Gaza through Egypt, despite Egypt's warnings against it. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:38:00 GMT
Third terrorist attack in two days for Pakistan
In the third terrorist attack in two days, a Pakistani court has been targeted by a suicide bomber leaving at least ten dead. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:31:49 -0500
Hillary Clinton calls Israel actions insulting
US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has called the timing of the announcement by Isreal of new construction in East Jerusalem insulting. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:51:49 -0500
Pope defends position on celibacy
The Pope has defended celibacy as a commitment to God, following increasing allegations of sexual abuse. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:32:02 -0500
Israeli firm advert parodies Dubai hit
Almost Free Warehouse, a chain of stores in Israel, hopes to benefit from the media storm surrounding the Dubai assasination with a parody advert. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:06:16 -0500
Former astronauts critical of NASA cut backs
Former astronauts who landed on the moon in the hey-day of lunar missions have voiced their concern at President Obama's decision to move back further flights. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:26:02 -0500
British Airways cabin crew to go on strike from 20th March
British Airways cabin crew will go on strike for three days from the 20th of March and four days from the 27th of March, says Unite, the union representing them. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:59:12 -0500
Teacher mauled to death by wolves
A teacher in Alaska, whose body was found by snowmobilers, was likely to have been attacked by wolves, according to the State Medical Examiner. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:45:43 -0500
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