Obama Okayed 13,000 More Afghan Troops
Washington Post: Unannounced Deployment Already Underway, Consisting Primarily of Support Forces
World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Rule Barring Dutch Critic of Islam Is Voided
A right-wing Dutch legislator, Geert Wilders, who faces prosecution in his homeland for anti-Islam remarks, was banned from entering Britain in February.
Wang Chuanfu tops China’s Huran rich list with Build Your Dream
China s new richest man named his company with prophetic accuracy. Wang Chuanfu called the business BYD or Build Your Dream.
Irish parliamentary Speaker resigns over expense claim allegations
With a mixture of anger and self-pity the Speaker of Ireland s parliament resigned yesterday after being forced from the fourth highest office in the state in the face of a public storm over his lavish expenses.
Afghan Corruption Could Derail Troop Surge
AP Sources: Gen. McChrystal Warns in Troop Request that Even Huge Surge Could Fail Due to Corruption
First new picture of Jaycee Lee Dugard since she was freed
The first photograph of Jaycee Lee Dugard since her release from an 18-year kidnap ordeal was published today.
Silvio Berlusconi backs Tony Blair to be President of Europe
Tony Blair can count on the support of at least one old ally as he manoeuvres himself into position to become the first President of Europe Silvio Berlusconi.
U.N. warns of Perilous Hunger Trend
Report: Declining Agricultural Aid, Soaring Food Prices, and World Economic Crisis to Blame
Knockin’ on Santa’s door: now even Bob Dylan has released a Christmas album
The times really are a-changin when the bard of Sixties rebellion makes a Christmas album.
Tourists killed in hot-air balloon accident in China
A hot-air balloon has exploded and crashed in one of the most popular tourist spots in China, killing four Dutch tourists and injuring three people.
School in U-turn over suspension of boy, 6, who brought folding cutlery to school
An American school that suspended a six-year-old boy for bringing his own cutlery to school has been forced to give the child a reprieve after a popular outcry.
Albania demands that remains of Mother Teresa should be sent from India to her ethnic homeland
A dispute has broken out over the remains of Mother Teresa after Albania demanded that the nun s bones should be returned to her ethnic homeland from India, where she spent most of her adult life and is buried.
Probe of Syringes Found at Tour de France
French Prosecutors Launch Preliminary Investigation Into Medical Waste Collected During Bicycle Race
Palestinian Memo: Obama Hopes “Evaporated”
Internal Document Circulated Among President Abbas’ Party Members says White House Bowed to “Zionist Lobby”
Czech President Vaclav Klaus dismisses Brussels warning over Lisbon treaty
A stern warning yesterday from Brussels that the Czechs could lose their place at Europe s top table elicited only a shrug in Prague castle. Behind its ramparts, President Klaus maintained an enigmatic silence, but his footmen let it be known that he was in no mood to put pen to paper.
“Alternative Nobel” Awarded to Activists
Congolese, Australian, New Zealander Fighting for Rain Forests, Women’s Health, Nuke Ban Win Right Livelihood Award
