Sep 29, 2010
America fed up with Europe?
Recently, the American publication The National Interest published an article entitled Departing Europe written by Assistant to President Ronald Reagan Doug Bandow. Strangely enough, the material with such a headline written by an influential and respected man in the U.S., went virtually unnoticed. And not without a reason.
The National Interest is no ordinary publication. Its honorary chairman is former Secretary of State Henry ...
Terrorist threat for Commonwealth Games?
According to Pakalertpress.com, three top-secret documents leaked to PKKH from the Special Crime Unit of the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi identify two militant groups which aim to carry out terrorist attacks against the athletes.
Osama bin Laden to be replaced with US-born Yemeni
Some European sources reported that the CIA compiled a new list of persons subject to immediate elimination because of emanating threats. Such a document surfaced before. Osama bin Laden was always at the top of the list. But now "terrorist number one" is 39-year-old Anwar al-Awlaki.
Short-sighted American humanism absolutely unwanted in Afghanistan
Think Islamic problems caused by a small minority of Muslims?
Preparation for executions ends in the U.S. - English pravda.ru
Several of the 35 states that rely on lethal injection are either scrambling to find sodium thiopental - an anaesthetic that renders the condemned inmate unconscious - or considering using another drug.
The shortage has already delayed an Oklahoma execution last month and led Kentucky's governor to postpone the signing of death warrants for two inmates, Daily Mail reports.
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Pakistan army dismisses reports of Europe plots | Reuters
ISLAMABAD | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:11pm BST
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -- Pakistan's army on Wednesday dismissed as "very speculative" media reports that this month's upsurge in U.S. drone strikes on Islamist militants in the country's northwest sought to disrupt attacks on European cities.
Mortgage approvals dip as consumer lending falls | Reuters
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:42pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Further weakness in house prices and the broader economy looks more likely after data on Wednesday showed the fewest mortgage approvals since February and a second straight monthly drop in services output.
Tens of thousands march in Brussels over austerity | Reuters
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Wednesday on a day of protests across Europe against government austerity measures, which unions say will slow economic recovery and punish the poor.
Defence Secretary Fox warns against deep cuts | Reuters
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By Peter Griffiths
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:38pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Defence Secretary ...
North Korea's first family readies for succession | Reuters
By Jack Kim and Jeremy Laurence
SEOUL | Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:25pm BST
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's iron ruler Kim Jong-il has anointed his youngest son as successor to lead the isolated state, whose collapsing economy and bid to become a nuclear weapons power pose major threats to the region.
Danny Boyle to receive British film honour | Reuters
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LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:07am BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Oscar-winning "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle will receive a fellowship from the British Film Institute, its highest honour, the organisation said on Wednesday.
Salman Butt appeals suspension from playing | Reuters
Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt (C) arrives at the Pakistan High Commission in London in this September 2, 2010 file photo.
Credit: Reuters/Paul Hackett/Files
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:50pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Pakistan cricket ..
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Lindsay Lohan reported back in rehab | Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lindsay Lohan voluntarily checked herself into rehab on Tuesday for the fifth time in three years, celebrity news websites reported.
North Korea leader's son seen set for succession | Reuters
SEOUL | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:52am BST
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's son, Jong-un, became his second in command at the ruling Workers' Party's powerful Central Military Commission on Wednesday, teeing...
Chelsea expose gulf in class with Marseille | Reuters
LONDON | Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:19pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League Chelsea exposed a gulf in class when they defeated French champions Olympique Marseille 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday.