Posts Tagged ‘lifestyle’
Taliban claims Kandahar attacks
The Taliban has said it was behind a series of suicide attacks in the Southern Afghan city of Kandahar, describing it as a message to NATO commanders…Read more from the original source: Taliban claims Kandahar attacks
Eurozone thought to have agreed deal for Greece
If press reports are to be believed, the Eurozone is on the verge of agreeing a multi-billion euro bailout package for Greece. The British…Continued here: Eurozone thought to have agreed deal for Greece
Fury in Italy over govt action on candidate bungle
There is fury among opposition parties in Italy, after the government issued a decree to smooth over a blunder that is threatening to leave the Prime…The rest is here: Fury in Italy over govt action on candidate bungle
Tuna trade ban tops wildlife talks
A possible ban on trading bluefin tuna will top the agenda at an international convention on endangered species that has opened in Qatar. The…Read more: Tuna trade ban tops wildlife talks
Deported abuse victim back in France
A Moroccan student deported from France as an illegal immigrant after going to police to complain that her brother had beaten her, has returned to…See the original post here: Deported abuse victim back in France
Google reportedly planning to pull out of China
It seems that Google may have found the great firewall of China too hard to breach. The UK Financial Times says talks between Shanghai and the…Google reportedly planning to pull out of China
Thousands gather for Bangkok protest
Tens of thousands of red-shirted anti-government protestors are converging on Bangkok, vowing to oust the Thai government by means of a mass…More here: Thousands gather for Bangkok protest
UK far right party denies discrimination after court ruling
The leader of the far right British National Party Nick Griffin has reacted angrily after a court ruled that it discriminated against non-white…Read more here: UK far right party denies discrimination after court ruling
Rickshaw bomber kills 10 in Pakistan attack
A suicide bomber has killed at least ten people and injured several others at a security checkpoint Pakistan's Swat Valley. Police say the bomber…See the rest here: Rickshaw bomber kills 10 in Pakistan attack
Irish paint Shanghai green before St Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick's Day is not till next Wednesday - but Irish revellers have been honouring their patron saint four days early in China. A street parade…View post:Irish paint Shanghai green before St Patrick's Day
Al-Maliki ahead in initial results of Iraq vote
In Iraq, a bloc led by Shi'ite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is leading the election vote in the key area of Baghdad. Initial results show…Continued here: Al-Maliki ahead in initial results of Iraq vote
First American consumer lawsuit against Toyota
The first American consumer lawsuit has been filed against Toyota. Southern California has brought legal action against the car-maker, claiming it…Read more: First American consumer lawsuit against Toyota
Russo-Indian nuclear deal
Russia has signed an agreement with India to build up to 16 nuclear reactors for power stations. In striking this deal, Asia's third largest economy…Excerpt from:Russo-Indian nuclear deal
Compensation for 9/11 rescue workers
An agreement has been reached to compensate people involved in the rescue effort after the bombing of the World Trade Centres. 480 million euros…Go here to see the original: Compensation for 9/11 rescue workers
Sarkozy accuses the US of protectionism
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has accused the United States of protectionism over its handling of a 36 billion euro contract for refuelling planes…See original here: Sarkozy accuses the US of protectionism
Pope meets Germany archbishop over sex scandal
The Pope has held talks with Germany's top bishop in Rome amid an escalating sexual abuse crisis rocking the Catholic church. At least 170 former…See the rest here: Pope meets Germany archbishop over sex scandal
Mass union strikes in Italy
A day after Greek workers walked off the job, tens of thousands of Italians have also held mass protests. Italy's largest trade union called the…View original post here: Mass union strikes in Italy
Disruption in France during day of strike action
There has been widespread disruption in France today due to a series of strikes organised by trade unions. In Paris, hundreds of nurses and…Disruption in France during day of strike action
Turkish anger at Swedish genocide vote
There has been outrage in Turkey against Sweden after the country's parliament narrowly voted to describe as genocide the killing of Armenians in the…Original post: Turkish anger at Swedish genocide vote
Armenians happy with Swedish stance
The Swedish vote describing the killings of Armenians during World War I as genocide has been welcomed in Yerevan. Armenia says up to one and a half…Credit:Armenians happy with Swedish stance
Rabat Shlomo decision triggers US-Israeli spat
Ramat Shlomo in East Jerusalem has emerged as the spark for Palestinian anger, and a diplomatic crisis between Israel and the US. It is a Jewish…Read more: Rabat Shlomo decision triggers US-Israeli spat
Dozens killed and hurt in triple Pakistan bomb attacks
Around 40 people have been killed after suicide bombers in Pakistan targeted the security forces in a crowded part of Lahore. The blasts happened…View post:Dozens killed and hurt in triple Pakistan bomb attacks
Spanish writer Miguel Delibes dies
One of Spain's most acclaimed writers Miguel Delibes has died. He was 89 and had been battling cancer for several years. Famed for his gritty…The rest is here: Spanish writer Miguel Delibes dies
Red shirt protesters gather in Thai capital
Anti-government protesters in Thailand are converging on Bangkok for what they have promised will be a "million-man march". The red-shirted…Originally posted here: Red shirt protesters gather in Thai capital
Palestinians denied access to mosque amid security fears
There has been heightened tension in and around Arab east Jerusalem as the Israeli army stepped up security following clashes in recent weeks after…See more here: Palestinians denied access to mosque amid security fears
