October 19, 2011
Britain, Canada Freeze Assets Over Alleged Iranian Plot
Britain and Canada have joined the United States and frozen the assets of five men in connection with the alleged Iranian plot to kill the Saudi ambassador to the United States. U.S. authorities froze the assets of the five one week ago. Canada…
October 19, 2011
Analysts: Prisoner Exchange Could Boost Hamas
Some Middle East analysts say the release of an Israeli soldier and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners could have a significant effect on security in Israel and the Mideast. It is a rare day in the Middle East when Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the…
October 19, 2011
US Republican Candidate Cain Under Fire From Competitors
Republican presidential contender Herman Cain faced attacks on his tax reform plan from nearly all of his competitors at the party's latest debate on Tuesday at a Las Vegas casino. The heated discussion Tuesday evening in Nevada highlights Cain's…
October 19, 2011
Clinton Thanks Oman for Help Freeing US Hikers
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Oman, where she will thank Sultan Qaboos for his country's help in securing the release of three American hikers who were held in Iran. Clinton arrived in the capital, Muscat, on Wednesday…
October 19, 2011
The Cost of Thailand Flood Growing
The financial cost of Thailand's worst flooding in 50 years is growing, as waters have submerged many industrial centers, halting production and forcing workers and residents to flee. The floods caused by heavy rains since July have killed about…
October 17, 2011
Real Steel fights for US chart glory
Hugh Jackman film Real Steel is in a tight battle to hold on to the number one spot in the…
October 17, 2011
Nicki Minaj Victorian look for “W” Magazine
Nicki Minaj is on the cover of ‘W’ magazine’s Art & Fashion issue, gracing her futuristic all-black Victorian look Photographer and artist Francesco Vezzoli, who shot the photos was inspired by high-profile courtesans He told the magazine “My…
October 17, 2011
Jody Scheckter wants son to quit IndyCar after Dan Wheldon’s death
Former Formula 1 world champion Jody Scheckter wants his son to quit IndyCar racing following…
October 17, 2011
Tom Brady, Pats overcome sloppy play to charge past Cowboys
Down three points. Barely two minutes left. One thought on Tom Brady's mind."You can't not get the ball in the end zone," the master of late comebacks said.That's where he got it, throwing an 8-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Hernandez with 22 seconds…
October 17, 2011
Samuels Stars Again; Windies Win to Take Series
It was a good pitch and we paced the situation perfectly. Simmons and myself, we are in very good form at the moment, and we were able to carry the team to the winning total. It was a fairly small total to chase and we batted sensibly to win…