World news Eritrea profile Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:47:48 GMT Provides an overview of Eritrea, including key events and facts for this country on the Horn of Africa. More... Pride, Frustration and Determination as Egyptians Celebrate Their Revolution Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:50:00 EST Tahrir Square, a year after the rebellion began, is now divided between competing strategies on how to get the generals out of power More... Golan Heights profile Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:17:24 GMT Provides an overview of the Golan Heights, including key events and facts about this strategically important Syrian territory occupied by Israel. More... Occupy the World Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:50:00 GMT The Occupy Wall Street movement has gone global, spreading to more than 1,000 cities in the United States and at least 92 countries worldwide. More... North Korea's Western Fans Mourn Kim Jong Il's Death Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:50:00 EST Founded by a young Spaniard, the Korean Friendship Association mediates between Pyongyang and foreigners who wish to visit or do business. Its members are still grieving for the Dear Leader More...	US news Human Rights Under Threat: Five Not-So-Usual Suspects Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:50:14 EST * More... Romney Adopts Aggressive Stance in Final Florida Debate Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:05:00 EST An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican presidential rival Newt Gingrich in a fast-paced campaign debate Thursday night, ridiculing the former House speaker's call to build costly projects in key primary states and to colonize the moon More... Somalis holding US journalist move their hostage three times after deadly SEAL hostage rescue Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:15:49 GMT MOGADISHU, Somalia - A pirate in Somalia says that captors holding an American have moved their hostage at least three times following a pre-dawn raid by U.S. Navy SEALs that rescued another American kidnap victim and a Dane who was being held with her. More... Obama's State of the Union: An Optimistic President Talks to a Pessimistic Nation Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:05:00 EST Bristling with optimism and a can-do pep, President Obama asked for his pessimistic nation's attention on Tuesday night to announce he would not stand the naysayers any longer. More... Tax Returns and Tithing: How Mitt Romney Gives Away 16% of His Income Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:05:00 EST When Mitt Romney released his 2010 tax returns on Tuesday, the one number that stood out wasn't his 14% effective tax rate or his $20 million-plus annual income. It was the $7 million he gave to charity over the last two years More...
Business news French bank boss says eurozone crisis has peaked Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:14:38 GMT Chairman of the French bank BNP Paribas, one of Europe's largest and strongest banks, lashes out at plans to introduce a European financial transactions tax - but says that the eurozone is past the worst of its crisis. More... 2011 Brings Record Revenues for BDI Pharma History of Double-Digit Annual Growth Continues for Biopharmaceutical Distributor (PRWeb January 25, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9130789.htm More... VIDEO: Should interns pay for work experience? Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:02:03 GMT Young people looking for work can find it just as hard to get work experience - and some employers want paying to pass on their tricks of the trade. More... 2012 Lectora User Conference Announces First Time for Exhibitors at... Addition of Exhibitors Connects e-Learning Industry Professionals with Valuable Products and Services (PRWeb January 25, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9138893.htm More... Opportunity for China to rebrand Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00:25 GMT The Chinese New Year is an opportunity for China to rebrand More...	Science news Native dog breeds risk extinction Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:33:30 GMT One of Britain's oldest native dog breeds - the English setter - is at risk of extinction, says the UK Kennel Club. More... President Obama Unveils Natural Gas Plan (ContributorNetwork) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:50:39 GMT ContributorNetwork - President Barack Obama plans to initiate a tax break to bolster the natural gas industry, according to the Financial Times. More... National wildlife survey begins Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:16:09 GMT The wildlife charity RSPB appeals to the public to join its annual Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend. More... VIDEO: Solar storm causes lights and some disruption Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:45:09 GMT The most intense solar storm to have been recorded in the past six years has been responsible for the spectacular Northern Lights show witnessed across many northern areas of earth this week. More... Government loses appeal on solar Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:12:59 GMT The UK government has failed in an appeal against a decision which blocked its attempts to reduce solar power subsidies. More...
Health news Apps give autistic children 'a voice' Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:14:46 GMT Are apps the answer to how children with autism learn? More... Physicists Seek Higgs Boson 'God Particle' to Explain Mass Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:55:00 EST Physicists close in on an explanation for why the universe has any mass at all More... Gene switch 'key to heart health' Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:01:39 GMT Scientists may be closer to understanding how genes, and the way they switch off and on, can influence serious heart conditions. More... Gravitational Lensing: The Optical Illusion That Explains the Cosmos Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:55:00 EST You may never have heard of gravitational lensing, but it's redrawing the very map of space More... Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers: CDC (HealthDay) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:47:20 GMT HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) -- The number of Americans being screened for colon, breast and cervical cancers still fall below national targets, federal health officials said Thursday. More...	Politics news Gingrich, Romney push high-tech job creation as US lead slips (Daily Caller) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:16:50 GMT Daily Caller - U.S. job losses in recent years — especially high-paying technology jobs — are a startling reality that even the Obama administration is having to acknowledge, however reluctantly. As the Florida presidential primary looms just five days away, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney are both ratcheting up their job-creation rhetoric. More... Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate (AP) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:12:59 GMT AP - An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican rival Newt Gingrich Thursday night in the final debate before next week's critical Florida primary, demanding an apology for an ad saying he harbors anti-immigrant sentiments and ridiculing the former House speaker's call to colonize the moon. More... Many Factors Contributed To 'Lost' Voters in Ohio Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:21:57 GMT Revisiting the contested state reveals a broader picture of how balloting was conducted for the presidential election. More... Gingrich reiterates Palestinians 'invented' people (AP) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:51:01 GMT AP - Newt Gingrich is defending himself after a questioner at the GOP presidential debate criticized him for calling Palestinians an invented people. More... The Manly Candidate Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:21:47 GMT In public image crafting, Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry has worked overtime. More...
Entertainment news TAT Pushes Thai Tourism Back to Hustle and Bustle with the New... The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its brand new campaign ‘Wish You Were Here’ to encourage tourist activities in Thailand following last year’s great floods. (PRWeb January 21, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9124255.htm More... Road to the Oscars: Scorecard Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:58:36 GMT How the best picture hopefuls have been performing More... The Flower Factory Offers New Line of Vera Wang Vases Beautiful line comes at perfect time for Valentine's Day (PRWeb January 21, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9127067.htm More... Realestateinvestingwealth.com Releases A New Real Estate Coaching... Realestateinvestingwealth.com releases a new real estate coaching program. The news has met with a positive response from readers on the site. (PRWeb January 23, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9128465.htm More... James Farentino Dead; Actor Dies Of Heart Failure At 73 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:01:26 GMT A family spokesman says actor James Farentino, who appeared in dozens of movies and television shows, has died in a Los Angeles hospital. More...	Sports news Colts owner wishes Manning kept comments in-house (AP) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:34:18 GMT AP - The Indianapolis Colts are a long, long way from being healed. More... Jennings takes unanimous decision over Byarm (AP) Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:53:36 GMT AP - Bryant Jennings used a fine mix of looping head shots and effective counters to win a 10-round unanimous decision against Maurice Byarm in a heavyweight bout on Saturday night. More... Bucs hire Rutgers' Greg Schiano as new coach (AP) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:10:15 GMT AP - The Buccaneers are counting on Greg Schiano to lead them back to respectability and transform Tampa Bay into consistent winners — much in the same way he made Rutgers matter again. More... Canadiens' 7-2 win ends Red Wings' win streak at 7 (AP) Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:15:19 GMT AP - David Desharnais had two goals and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens ended Detroit's seven-game winning streak with a 7-2 victory over the Red Wings on Wednesday night in the NHL's final game before the league's All-Star break. More... Sharapova, Azarenka play for title, No. 1 ranking (AP) Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:47:59 GMT AP - The age gap only two years, the difference in experience is vast between Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka. More...