Poverty, repression, decades of injustice and mass unemployment have all been cited as causes of the political convulsions in the Middle East and north Africa these last weeks. But a less recognised reason for the turmoil in Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Yemen, Jordan and now Iran has been rising food prices, directly linked to a growing regional water crisis. The diverse states that make up the Arab...
Libya was approaching a "tipping point" last night as widespread protests against Colonel Gaddafi's regime were met with increasing violence from security forces. Fifteen people were reported killed by security forces in Benghazi, Libya's second city, yesterday when violence flared again as crowds clashed after funerals for people killed in fighting on Friday. Clashes were reported in the town of...
Twelve months ago, Marjah was a ghost town, deep in rural Helmand province and deep in the grip of the Taliban. The bazaar was closed and those who could run had fled; the rest cowered in their homes. It was never going to be easy to take from the Taliban. More than 120 Taliban and at least 60 coalition and Afghan troops paid the price with their lives. Today, the Afghan national flag flies over...
(CNN) -- Moammar Gadhafi's first grab at power occurred 42 years ago in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, when he led a crew of fellow military officers in taking over key government institutions on his way to usurping the nation's monarchy. Ever since, he's referred to himself as the Leader of the Revolution -- though politically, at least, Libya has appeared to be largely stable, with few...
The Hooters Girls seen tonight on FX will not be serving beer or wings. These 16 women from the restaurant chain are actual employees looking to grab the dream title of ‘Hooter Dream Girl.’ An annual competition (and television show) this is where the public is asked to check out the ladies and vote. The show, filmed in Cancun Mexico, is a big fun interview where the...
Sri Lanka will take on Canada in the third game of the World Cup to be played at Hambantota on Sunday, February 21, 2011. The day/night game will begin at 2:30 pm Indiatime. The ground will be hosting their first ever...
Tehran, February 20: Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the enemies of the Iranian nation have no fear of weapons, missiles and bombs yet they accuse the country of pursuing a militarynuclear program. “How can a government which possesses more than 5,000 fifth-generation nuclear bombs be afraid of this false claim...
Washington: If you don’t want your brain to lose its prowess as you age, better follow these tips. Do something Scientists are starting to think that regular aerobic exercise may be the single most important thing you can do for the long-term health of your brain. For mental fitness, aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every other day, reports Live Science Eat A low glycemic diet—high...
I knew Scott Brown way back when, before he changed his name to Scott Brown-McCain. It’s embarrassing how in -the-satchel he is this weekend for “60 Minutes.” You know, “60 Minutes,” whose corrupt Democrat partisans staged the infamous “fake but accurate” TexasAir National Guard hoax in a brazen attempt to steal the 2004 presidential election for . Not...
Libya was approaching a "tipping point" last night as widespread protests against Colonel Gaddafi's regime were met with increasing violence from security forces. Dozens of protesters were reported killed by sniper fire from security forces in Benghazi, Libya's second city, yesterday when violence flared again as crowds clashed after funerals for people killed in fighting on Friday. "Dozens were...
BEIJING - Authorities rounded up dozens of dissidents and cracked down on calls for a "Jasmine Revolution," which urged demonstrations in more than a dozen Chinesecities Sunday apparently modeled after the wave of pro-democracy protests sweeping the Middle East. The source of the call was not known and many activists seemed not to know what to make of it, even as they spread the word. They said...
Good breakfast is the key to a healthy lifestyle determining the quality of your whole day's nutrition, according to research. And the best way to start the morning is with a simple bowl of a healthy cereal, as it makes people less likely to turn to fatty,...
CCTV images of a Wellingtonman, captured in the hours before he was viciously killed, have been released. Police are yet to make any arrests after Matthew John Hall, 35, was found by his flatmate stabbed to death in his bed at his Johnsonville home on Tuesday. They are also yet to recover a large knife with a serrated edge, believed to have been used in the "ferocious" attack. The images show Mr...
Here's some bad news for ya: Raccoons attack cats. I've seen it, or more acurately I've seen the results. Not pretty. The bad news is that they carry rabies (which can be transmitted to humans,) and canine distemper (which is transmissable to cats, too.) Read about that here. You can't really avoid the wildlife in...
JOHANNESBURG — Madagascar’s ousted president, Marc Ravalomanana, was prevented from boarding a commercial flight here on Saturday, stymieing his attempt to return home after two years in exile. “I am going to Madagascar for peace, not war. Why are they stopping me here now?” he said to reporters who had accompanied him to the airport. Mr. Ravalomanana, with tickets in hand...
Moroccans gather in Rabat on Sunday for a protest demanding broad political... A group of Berber people hold their flag as they gather for a protest in Ra... Several thousand people rallied in Moroccan cities on Sunday demanding political reform and limits on the powers of King Mohammed VI, the latest protests demanding change that have rocked the region. More than 2,000 people took to the streets...
Actress Reese Witherspoon has revealed that she enjoyed filming love scenes with Robert Pattinson in their new film " Water For Elephants". "I am so...
Pruning can't help but wound a plant. But the injury doesn't have to compromise its health. Your job, as a pruner, is to pinch, snip, lop or saw in such a way as to facilitate your plants' natural healing. Plants have an uncanny ability to deal with wounds. Immediately after any wound, whether from high wind or from the sharp edge of your pruning saw, cells around the wound burst into activity....
NEW DELHI: Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his manager Maroof have been slapped with a penalty of Rs 15 lakh each in connection with recovery of huge amount of foreign currency from them which stands confiscated, official sources said on Sunday. The duo were to board a Dubaiflight when the sleuths of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence detained them at Indira Gandhi International...
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China tries to stamp out 'Jasmine Revolution' 
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Pakistani singer Rahat Ali Khan, manager fined Rs 15 lakh each 