LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Forget about all those scary-skinny stars -- fat is making a comeback in Hollywood.
By Allison Hope Weiner
Thu Sep 16, 2010 4:14pm BST
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Forget about all those scary-skinny stars -- fat is making a comeback in Hollywood.
Thousands vie for Afghan seats (01:50) Report
By Jonathon Burch and Sayed Salahuddin
KABUL | Thu Sep 16, 2010 5:09pm BST
KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban renewed a warning on Thursday they would try to disrupt Afghanistan's parliamentary poll and urged a boycott, while poll monitors said the electoral watchdog had not acted forcefully enough against fraud.
Indonesia’s smoking toddler kicks the habit (watch video report) – Reno Gazette
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) Indonesia’s smoking toddler He said Aldi picked up the habit because virtually every man in his fishing village in South Sumatra province smokes. When removed from that environment,
Indonesian volcano erupts again, spewing hot ash – Washington Examiner
JAKARTA, INDONESIA A volcano in western Indonesia spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky in its first eruption in 400 years. The eruption of Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province sent sand and ash up to a mile
Jakarta Futures Exchange Goes Live With Trading and Risk Management Platforms From Trayport(R – TMCnet
also expect that when we implement FIX Gateway, it will allow our members to connect their broker systems to the exchange, and so we will see an even greater effect,” said Lukas Lauw. “The platform already
JAKARTA, INDONESIA: North Sumatra volcano ends 400-year nap – Olympian
A volcano in western Indonesia spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky early Sunday in its first eruption in 400 years. The eruption of Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province sent sand and ash up to a mile high, but
Jakarta traffic chaos peaks in Indonesia’s mass exodus – msnbc.com
JAKARTA motorcycle and car ownership which economists predict will bring traffic to a complete standstill by 2012 if the city administration doesn’t act soon. Even without the additional chaos of the Eid al-Fitr
Jakarta Stocks Poised To Open Higher – RTT News
(RTTNews) – Following the week-long break for Eid-ul-Fitr, the Indonesian stock market returned to action in style on Wednesday, surging to a record high in the process. The Jakarta Composite Index finished just
Jakarta Stocks May Bounce Back On Friday – RTT News
(RTTNews) – The Indonesian stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of the three-day losing streak in which it had given away more than 60 points or 2 percent. Coming down from a
AP - Pope Benedict XVI, beginning a controversial visit to Britain, acknowledged Thursday that the Catholic Church had failed to act decisively or quickly enough to deal with priests who rape and molest children. He said the church's top priority now was to help the victims heal.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell broadly on Tuesday, breaking through milestone lows against the yen, euro and Swiss franc on a combination of political and technical factors while global stocks ended flat, taking little solace in upbeat U.S. retail sales data.
BRUSSELS | Tue Sep 14, 2010 5:10pm BST
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union threatened France with legal action over its handling of the expulsion of Roma migrants on Tuesday, with the EU's justice commissioner calling France's behaviour unacceptable and a disgrace.
China raises pressure on Japan in sea dispute
China’s top-ranked diplomat intensified pressure on Japan over a territorial dispute, warning Tokyo on Sunday against making “misjudgments” over the seizure of a Chinese fishing boat in disputed seas.
China raises pressure on Japan with boat protest planned
China’s top-ranked diplomat intensified pressure on Japan over a territorial rift, warning Tokyo on Sunday against making “misjudgments” over the seizure of a Chinese fishing boat in disputed seas.
Sweeping Taiwan, China trade pact takes effect
A historic trade pact between Taiwan and China came into effect Sunday, tying the two sides closer together than at any point since their split more than six decades ago.
Solomon: Time for Texans’ Williams to justify top pick
Conventional wisdom says if you don’t pressure Peyton Manning you have little chance of beating the Colts. That is why the Texans said they drafted Mario Williams.
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Thousands of Chinese swim in Taiwan lake
More than 2,000 Chinese visitors swam across a scenic lake in Taiwan Sunday, officials said, a record number for the yearly event amid fast-warming ties between the mainland and the island.
Report: Official trips by U.S. Rep. Solomon Ortiz from 1993-2009
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China summons Japanese ambassador again over boat
China’s top foreign policy official increased pressure on Japan on Sunday by summoning its ambassador to again demand the immediate release of Chinese fishermen and their boat detained near disputed islands.
Solomon: Texans need to keep kicker Rackers off field
Nothing against Neil Rackers, but if you are a Texans fan, you shouldn’t want Sunday’s game against Indianapolis to come down to a field goal attempt.
Taliban commander captured in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 12 (UPI) — A Taliban commander and two suspected insurgents were captured in an operation in Afghanistan, military joint command officials said. Afghanistan – Taliban – War in Afghanistan – Kabul – Asia
Afghan Commander Issues Rules on Contractors
Gen. David H. Petraeus wants his subordinates to use purchasing power as a tool in the fight against insurgents.
5 Democrats Run for New York Attorney General
In the homestretch of a long primary campaign, the five candidates make their closing arguments.
Afghan government struggling to keep support of Islamic council
KABUL – Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s administration is struggling to shore up support from an influential Islamic council, which appears to be shifting to more conservative, anti-government views at a time when it is being asked to play a key role in persuading Taliban insurgents to surrender … Afghanistan – Asia – Warfare and Conflict – Afghanistan Civil War – Hamid Karzai
NATO: Afghan Taliban Commander Killed- Airstrike Kills at Least 4 Militants in Pakistan
KABUL, Afghanistan A Taliban commander who planned rocket attacks on polling stations during elections next week and four other insurgents were killed in eastern Afghanistan , NATO said Sunday.
India shares breach 19,000 points level
India’s main stock market on Monday crossed the key 19,000 points marks to its highest level for more than two years, boosted by optimism about growth in Asia’s third largest economy, dealers said.