Strikes continue in France
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by Leon Kennedy in World
French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s recent bid to raise the retirement age in France has made the French people angry, but the extremeness of the public’s reaction can likely be linked to a deeper opposition they have with the right-wing president. While Sarkozy is expected to run for reelection following the end of his first five-year [...]
Saudi prince receives life sentence
Posted on 20. Oct, 2010 by Leon Kennedy in World
Saud Abdulaziz bin Nasser al Saud, 34, a member of one of the world’s richest and most powerful families, received a life sentence today for murdering his servant. The Saudi prince allegedly, but now perhaps confirmedly for those who believe blindly in the law, beat and strangled his servant, 32-year-old Bandar Abdulaziz, to death at an [...]
The First Amendment
Posted on 19. Oct, 2010 by Einsel Davenport in World
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The First Amendment is part of the Bill of Rights, [...]
Lindsay McCormick & Mark Sanchez
Posted on 19. Oct, 2010 by Einsel Davenport in World
It seems that Lindsay McCormick and Jets’ quarterback Mark Sanchez are dating. The two have been friends for a long time and according to some sources they “have been seeing each other for a few weeks. She’s a freelance sports reporter and spends a lot of time working in Portland, Oregon, so they haven’t been [...]
Rescue of Chilean miners to begin tonight
Posted on 12. Oct, 2010 by Leon Kennedy in World
As the rescue mission that will finally bring the 33 trapped Chilean miners back into the light is set to begin this very evening, one would expect jubilation and celebration of orgiastic proportions on the part of these men, depraved of sunlight, among other things, for more than two months. However, according to the mining [...]
Observance Of Columbus Day Holiday Varies From State To State; Sparks Debate About Consistency
Posted on 11. Oct, 2010 by Tony Valencia in Headlines, World
With Columbus Day taking place on October 11, 201o, many are curious as to whether or not it is a recognized holiday. Columbus Day is actually honored on a state-by-state basis. In other words, certain states in America will celebrate it with a day off work, where other states simply won’t recognize it. For the [...]
Breaking News: Toxic waste reservoir in Hungary can not be saved
Posted on 10. Oct, 2010 by SemjonovNikita18 in World
Kolontári red sludge, toxic waste, reservoir can not be saved, the dam wall is still standing but inevitably waiting to fall said Zoltan Illes after a visit on site this Sunday. The Environment Secretary says: breaking the barrier jet caused the disaster. According to experts, the company did not take seriously the presence of the [...]
Chilean miner ordeal coming to a close
Posted on 09. Oct, 2010 by Leon Kennedy in World
After over two months of underground captivity for 33 Chilean miners, it would appear that their rescue is finally close at hand. Cries of jubilation could be heard from the miners, trapped since August 5th, when the tunnel being dug for their escape was finally completed. The miners also sent the message that no one [...]
China calls Liu Xiaobo’s peace prize a “blasphemy”
Posted on 08. Oct, 2010 by Leon Kennedy in World
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo is getting negative reactions from Chinese officials. On Friday, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said that giving the award to Xiaobo was “blasphemy against the peace prize”, and added that it could also contribute to degrading the relationship between China and [...]
Ecuador news: The Government of Ecuador declares state of emergency
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by SemjonovNikita18 in World
Ecuador news – The Government of Ecuador has declared today the state of emergency throughout the country and instructed the Armed Forces tasks internal and external security of the country. Legal Secretary of the Presidency, Alexis Mera, reported in a press conference from the headquarters of the Executive declares “state of emergency for a week” [...]