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World

Ukraine Far From Helpless In Energy Duel With Russia

Kiev - Russia is screwing down on the natural gas taps to Ukraine, and as Kiev media spin would...
» read full story January 06th, 2009 - 16:56

Blocked Shipments Add To Russia-Ukraine Dispute

Kiev - Ukraine has blocked transit shipment of Russian natural gas to Europe, escalating an...
» read full story January 05th, 2009 - 15:59

Phuket Uses Discounts To Lure Foreign Travellers Back

   Phuket, Thailand - Now is the time for a cheap holiday in Phuket, Thailand's leading beach...
» read full story December 17th, 2008 - 14:41

Hebron Settler Standoff Could Be Shape Of Things To Come

Tel Aviv - The tense, violent standoff surrounding a disputed house in Hebron underscores once...
» read full story December 03rd, 2008 - 23:26

Bangkok Airport Becomes Political Stage For PAD

Bangkok - Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, once the pet project of former prime...
» read full story November 27th, 2008 - 12:30

Yushchenko Calls for a Defence of Ukraine's Currency

Kiev - President Viktor Yushchenko on Wednesday called for a tougher defence of the Ukrainian...
» read full story October 22nd, 2008 - 15:19

Venezuela, Russia agree to bolster energy, arms deals

Moscow/Orenburg, Russia - The Venezuelan and Russian presidents met in southern Russia Friday as...
» read full story September 27th, 2008 - 15:39

Bush Raises Spectre of Painful Recession without Rescue Plan

Washington - A somber US President George W Bush painted a frightening picture of soaring job...
» read full story September 25th, 2008 - 09:41

Angry State Workers Protest Against Governor’s Cut Plan

Hundreds of state workers in California held a rally on the west steps of the Capitol Thursday, to...
» read full story July 25th, 2008 - 16:09
Iran Warns EU: Sanctions May Hurt Diplomacy

Iran Warns EU: Sanctions May Hurt Diplomacy

Iran reacted after the European Union’s members agreed on the new set of sanctions against the...
» read full story June 24th, 2008 - 13:10
Dialogue May End Incidents In Iraq

Dialogue May End Incidents In Iraq

Al-Sadr’s Mahdi Army militia fighters and the Iraqi troops backed by U.S. forces reached for arms...
» read full story April 08th, 2008 - 10:15
More Raids at Polygamist Ranch, But Abused Girl Still Missing

More Raids at Polygamist Ranch, But Abused Girl Still Missing

The raids at the polygamist ranch in West Texas continue as local law enforcement agents removed...
» read full story April 07th, 2008 - 20:09
Off-Duty Police Officer Involved in a Standoff Kills 1

Off-Duty Police Officer Involved in a Standoff Kills 1

One man died and another was seriously injured during a fight in Temecula over the weekend, which...
» read full story March 10th, 2008 - 13:16
Hijacker Killed After Taking 10 Australians Hostage in Xian

Hijacker Killed After Taking 10 Australians Hostage in Xian

A man has been shot dead in China after he had hijacked a bus carrying 10 Australian tourists and...
» read full story March 05th, 2008 - 15:37
Five Killed During L.A. House Standoff

Five Killed During L.A. House Standoff

The gunman who shot his relatives and two SWAT officers during a standoff at a house in San...
» read full story February 08th, 2008 - 13:07
Shocking Japanese Whaling Pictures Released by Australia

Shocking Japanese Whaling Pictures Released by Australia

Australia released on Thursday some disturbing images that showed a mother whale and her calf...
» read full story February 07th, 2008 - 16:37
Japanese Whaling Ships Go Back To Work

Japanese Whaling Ships Go Back To Work

Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced on Friday that Japan resumed...
» read full story February 01st, 2008 - 13:11
Kashmir Mosque Hostages Freed by Police

Kashmir Mosque Hostages Freed by Police

According to the Press Trust of India, the five hostages held in a mosque in Kashmir were freed by...
» read full story December 25th, 2007 - 01:11
Lebanese Presidency on Hold

Lebanese Presidency on Hold

On Friday the parliament session for the election of a new head of state for Lebanon was...
» read full story November 23rd, 2007 - 13:46
Militants Attack Pakistani Security Forces, Five Killed

Militants Attack Pakistani Security Forces, Five Killed

Pro-Taliban militants continue their attacks on government troops in Pakistan’s tribal regions, at...
» read full story September 22nd, 2007 - 22:01
World Powers Could Impose New Sanctions on Iran

World Powers Could Impose New Sanctions on Iran

Envoys from Britain, China, Russia, France, Germany and the United States met Friday in Washington...
» read full story September 21st, 2007 - 22:03
Report: Taliban Leader Behind the Abduction of South Koreans Is Dead

Report: Taliban Leader Behind the Abduction of South Koreans Is Dead

Coalition and Afghan forces killed a dozen insurgents in Afghanistan, among them being the Taliban...
» read full story September 18th, 2007 - 15:02
Sharif Sent Back to Saudi Arabia Shortly After Return

Sharif Sent Back to Saudi Arabia Shortly After Return

Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif returned home Monday after spending almost seven...
» read full story September 10th, 2007 - 12:19
Two Explosions Kill At Least 25 in Pakistan

Two Explosions Kill At Least 25 in Pakistan

Two powerful explosions took at least 25 lives in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi, officials...
» read full story September 04th, 2007 - 12:12
At Least Seven soldiers Killed in Pakistan's Tribal Regions

At Least Seven soldiers Killed in Pakistan's Tribal Regions

At least seven soldiers died and 26 were injured by a series of powerful explosions that rocked the...
» read full story August 24th, 2007 - 19:30
Fuel Prices And Discontent Rise in Myanmar

Fuel Prices And Discontent Rise in Myanmar

Authorities in Myanmar arrested several activists in the past days and broke up demonstrations...
» read full story August 23rd, 2007 - 14:53
New Clashes Loom in Pakistan After Militants Scrap Peace Deal

New Clashes Loom in Pakistan After Militants Scrap Peace Deal

The situation in Pakistan’s tribal region of South Waziristan is becoming very tense after...
» read full story August 18th, 2007 - 20:45
Musharraf Holds Talks with US Diplomat

Musharraf Holds Talks with US Diplomat

Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf met on Wednesday with US Assistant Secretary of State for...
» read full story August 15th, 2007 - 21:08
Bush Wants “Swift Action” Against Al-Qaeda in Pakistan

Bush Wants “Swift Action” Against Al-Qaeda in Pakistan

US President George Bush continues the worldwide fight against terrorism by pressing Pakistan to...
» read full story August 09th, 2007 - 21:41
Suicide Attack, Clashes Claim 23 Lives in Pakistan

Suicide Attack, Clashes Claim 23 Lives in Pakistan

Renewed clashes and a suicide attack killed at least 23 people on Saturday in northwest Pakistan,...
» read full story August 04th, 2007 - 13:07
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Business

Financial Clouds Keep China's House Buyers at Home

Beijing - As house sales and prices tumble in China amid heightened uncertainty brought by the...
» read full story October 14th, 2008 - 09:36
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Movies

“The Simpsons” Cast Got a Raise

“The Simpsons” Cast Got a Raise

After months of negotiations, the voice cast of "The Simpsons" series won the standoff...
» read full story June 03rd, 2008 - 18:15
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Specials

Australians Wail over Orphaned Whale

Sydney - There are Australians alive today who went on school trips to whaling stations and ate...
» read full story August 22nd, 2008 - 10:08
Fox Sings and Cooks Its Way to the Top

Fox Sings and Cooks Its Way to the Top

After a slow season in ratings in the past spring, Fox topped all expectations on Wednesday, as...
» read full story May 29th, 2008 - 22:38
New York Philarmonic Will Perform in South Korea

New York Philarmonic Will Perform in South Korea

The oldest U.S. orchestra is trying to pierce North Korea’s isolation, using the power of music....
» read full story February 23rd, 2008 - 16:00
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People

With Federline, Corny Comes Naturally

With Federline, Corny Comes Naturally

Here is a man who clings on to those darn 15 minutes with his teeth and claws and still manages to...
» read full story March 28th, 2008 - 14:44
Britney's Dad Conservator Through July

Britney's Dad Conservator Through July

Jamie Spears will remain in control of daughter Britney Spears’ estate until July 31,...
» read full story March 06th, 2008 - 15:57
Britney Reunited With Offspring After 7 Long Weeks

Britney Reunited With Offspring After 7 Long Weeks

Britney Spears saw her two young boys for the first time in some seven weeks this Saturday,...
» read full story February 25th, 2008 - 14:52
Britney’s Last Chance to Gain Back Visitation Rights

Britney’s Last Chance to Gain Back Visitation Rights

Britney Spears’ child visitation rights will be the main topic of a court hearing scheduled for...
» read full story January 14th, 2008 - 11:10
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Music

Britney Still Separated from Sons

Britney Still Separated from Sons

Pop singer Britney Spears did not regain permission to visit sons Sean Preston and Jayden James...
» read full story February 20th, 2008 - 16:41
Britney Spears Held For Another Two Weeks At UCLA

Britney Spears Held For Another Two Weeks At UCLA

Britney Spears will spend 14 more days in the psychiatric ward at UCLA Medical Center, according...
» read full story February 04th, 2008 - 11:52
James Spears Named Britney’s Temporary Conservator

James Spears Named Britney’s Temporary Conservator

On Friday James Spears and his lawyer, Andrew Wallet, were named conservators of the Britney...
» read full story February 02nd, 2008 - 11:19
Britney Spears 'Comfortable' About Latest Hospitalization

Britney Spears 'Comfortable' About Latest Hospitalization

For the second time in just one month, pop singer Britney Spears has been rushed to a Los Angeles...
» read full story January 31st, 2008 - 22:02
Britney's Family Blasts Dr. Phil McGraw

Britney's Family Blasts Dr. Phil McGraw

The spokeswoman for Britney Spears' family appeared this morning on the “Today” show blasting Dr....
» read full story January 09th, 2008 - 19:53
Report: K Fed Feared For His Children’s Lives

Report: K Fed Feared For His Children’s Lives

According to the various media reports, the ex-husband of the troubled pop star Britney Spears has...
» read full story January 07th, 2008 - 14:22
Britney Spears Released From The Hospital

Britney Spears Released From The Hospital

According to the media reports, the troubled pop diva Britney Spears was released from the...
» read full story January 06th, 2008 - 01:14
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Video Games

Bungie announces new Halo 3 map pack, with Red vs. Blue ad

Bungie announces new Halo 3 map pack, with Red vs. Blue ad

Bungie introduced yesterday the first extra-pack of Halo 3 multi-player maps in the most...
» read full story December 12th, 2007 - 17:13
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