Month: December 2011

December 25, 2011

Libya to Integrate Former Rebels in Military

Senior Libyan officials have announced a program to disarm and integrate into the country's armed forces and civil institutions thousands of former rebels who helped topple Moammar Gadhafi. Planning Minister Issa al-Tuijer said Sunday the…

December 25, 2011

Suicide Bombing in Northern Afghanistan Kills 19

A suicide bomber struck a funeral procession in northern Afghanistan Sunday, killing 19 people and wounding scores more. Among the dead was a member of the national parliament, Abdul Mutaleb Baik, who was said to be a former commander in the…

December 25, 2011

Nigeria Christmas Attacks Kill At Least 39

Terror attacks across Nigeria by a radical Muslim sect killed at least 39 people Sunday, with the majority dying on the steps of a Catholic church after celebrating Christmas Mass as blood pooled in dust from a massive explosion. Authorities…

December 25, 2011

Cubans Celebrate Ahead Of Pope’s Visit

Cuban faithful celebrating Christmas say they have plenty to cheer this year as they…

December 25, 2011

Finding Strength In Adversity: The Queen’s Christmas Message

Below is the full text of Her Majesty The Queen's Christmas Message delivered today on television by her Royal Highness and broadcast to the entire Commonwealth. It is printed in full by kind permission of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Second…

December 25, 2011

Knicks Beat Celtics

Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points, including a pair of free throws with the game tied and 16 seconds left, and the New York Knicks survived a seesaw season opener Sunday to beat the Boston Celtics 106-104.

December 25, 2011

Heat Top Mavericks 105-94: LeBron, Wade Lead Miami Past Dallas

LeBron James and the Miami Heat couldn't keep the Dallas Mavericks from winning the most recent NBA championship. They did a nice job, however, of getting the Mavs' title defense off to an ugly start. James had 37 points, 10 rebounds and six…

December 25, 2011

A Christmas Message From The Leader of The PDM

Oh give thanks unto the Lord for His mercy endureth forever, Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord. I am grateful for this opportunity to extend greetings to all the people, residents and visitors in these Beautiful By Nature Turks and…

December 25, 2011

Babies for celebs

Christmas came early for 68-year-old actor Robert De Niro and his 56-year-old wife, singer Grace Hightower. On December 23, according to People, the couple welcomed a healthy 7-pound, 2-ounce baby girl named Helen Grace Hightower through a…

December 25, 2011

British Virgin Islands “Melanie Amaro” wins X Factor USA

19 year old Melanie Amaro was last night crowned the first X Factor USA winner, walking away with a $5 million recording contract and a Pepsi commercial lead. Melanie was born  in Sunrise, Florida but  grew up  to the British Virgin Islands from…