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Latest from Jairam: American lifestyle 'recipe for disaster' Indian Express The minister has asked Indians not to embrace the American lifestyle, which, according to him, was a “recipe for disaster”. but for the rest of the world as ... See all stories on this topic »

Teams champs are her swansong Northern Advocate Photo / John Stone Kaitaia's Shelley Kitchen is looking forward to a change in pace after next week's 2010 Women's World Team Squash Championships, ... See all stories on this topic »

Free Food Used To Buy Egyptian Votes

In Egyptian politics, the easiest way to most voters' hearts is apparently through their stomachs. With food price inflation running at nearly 20%, campaigners for Sunday's parliamentary elections are taking advantage of the high prices by handing out food for votes.

Close Ohio Gay-Rights Vote Mirrors National Debate

Associated Press
In this Nov. 15, 2010 photo, traffic moves along Main street in Bowling Green, Ohio. Bowling Green was split down the middle by a bitter campaign over two ordinances extending anti-discrimination protection to gays, with the vote so close that it took three extra weeks to determine the measures passed. The vote reflected the situation nationwide as gay-rights supporters and their opponents trade victories and setbacks.

Drug tunnel found...Second hand smoke study

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Another drug smuggling tunnel has been found in the San Diego area. U.S. authorities discovered a sophisticated half-mile passage early Thursday that runs from a Tijuana residence to a warehouse in San Diego's Otay Mesa area. Several arrests were made, and an undetermined amount of marijuana was seized in a tractor-trailer on U.S. soil.

Axl Rose sues Guitar Hero

Los Angeles: `Guns N` Roses` frontman Axl Rose Rose filed a lawsuit against the bosses of hit game series `Guitar Hero` for alleged breach of contract and fraud.
The `Sweet Child Of Mine` hitmaker is seeking USD 20 million in damages from sales of the hit game.
The rocker filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, November 23 at Los Angeles Superior Court claiming Activision Blizzard chiefs "fraudulently induced" him into

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Debt Crisis Rattles Irish Government as EU Scrambles to Prevent Contagion From Spreading

By Don Miller, Associate Editor, Money Morning

Ireland's debt crisis has destabilized its government and is fueling speculation that the $118 billion (85 billion euros) bailout may not be enough to keep it from spreading to other Eurozone countries including Portugal, Spain and Italy.

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British foreign policy to change reflecting Arab concerns on Middle East

British foreign policy will change to reflect Arab concerns over the Middle East peace process as part of the Coalition's efforts to seal a strategic agreement with the Gulf during the Queen's visit to the region.