AP - The Sri Lankan military says an explosion has rocked the capital, Colombo.
Gustav grows stronger, approaches Cuba
Gustav's top winds increased to 100 mph (155 km/hr) Saturday, making it a Category 2 storm as it approaches the western tip of Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida.
Could Mutual Ridicule be a Sign of Successful EU Integration?
The EU is not the first thing to come to mind when you think of something hilarious -- unless ridiculous policy decisions make you giggle. But as Europeans, laughing at fellow members could suggest a real togetherness.
Workers demand more
Several thousand demonstrators carrying drums, sirens and whistles walked through the streets of Warsaw on Friday About 18,000 workers joined a Solidarity protest march on Friday, which has been professionally organized by a PR agency, demanding higher
3 Civilians Killed at Checkpoint in Afghanistan
Three civilians were killed in Afghanistan when a group of security forces, including German soldiers, opened fire at a checkpoint, Germany’s Defense Ministry said Friday.
Rocky Mountain News - Months of planning for a deeply green Democratic National Convention largely paid off, vendors and city officials said Friday, with tons of garbage now in composting rows and recyclables headed for reuse.
NPP USA Inc. Congratulatory Message
to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice Presidential Nominee of NPP The members of NPP USA Inc. congratulate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on being selected as the running mate of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. We believe Dr. Bawumia is an excellent choice from a deep,
China Airlines posts record first half loss
Taiwan carrier China Airlines announced a record net loss for the first half of this year yesterday, saying the spike in fuel prices was to blame. The airline posted a net loss of NT$6.53 billion (US$207 million) for the six-month period, compared with a
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