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Sri Lanka cries foul over UNHRC resolution March 21, 2013 16:27

UNHRC's resolution which was sponsored by the US met with great criticism by Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The island nation opined that the resolution was was meant to discredit and single out the country on…

Online activists hacked President Benigno Aquino website! March 14, 2013 16:18

President Benigno Aquino website, www.president.gov.ph, had fallen victim to cyber-activist protesting the leader's alleged mishandling of the issue involving the Sulu Sultanate’s claim over the Sabah territory,President’s website hacked. According to a statement, Secretary Sonny…

NIA team picks up eight accused for interrogation later let off two as no charge! March 14, 2013 14:31

The Fact... National Investigation Agency (NIA) team has picked up eight persons for interrogation from a village in Bihar's Munger district in connection with their suspected role in the twin blasts in Hyderabad on February…

Srinagar under curfew! March 14, 2013 12:31

On Thursday, a curfew was imposed in Srinagar district following the death of a youth in CRPF firing in Zoonimar area of the city. According to District Magistrate Srinagar Baseer Ahmad Khan as he said…

Habemus Papam! Argentina's Bergoglio elected Pope March 14, 2013 12:21

Habemus Papam! We have a new Pope, a Bishop to lead Rome. Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was declared the Pope on Wednesday after the white smoke was cast into the sky from the Sistine Chapel.…

Britain energy minister jailed after ex-wife takes revenge March 13, 2013 14:38

Chrish Huhne, the disgraced energy minister for Britain was jailed for eight months after his ex-wife quenched her thirst for revenge. The minister was jailed for lying to the police about a speeding offence a…

Hitler's death planner dies at 90 March 13, 2013 13:16

While the attempt of assassination has failed, von Kleist was chosen yet again for another attempt that very year which became very popular as the July 20 Plot later. He was the last surviving member…

Lawmakers propose more transparency on town debt February 14, 2013 17:32

Illinois House Republicans want more transparency and research after revelations of sky-high debt in some suburbs, but their proposalsstop short of pushing safeguards other states employ. Calling it a first step in reform, Tom Cross,…

Weather: Cool, cloudy and wet conditions in Central Florida February 14, 2013 16:59

After record high temperatures yesterday, Central Florida will get a significant cool down with passing showers, forecasters said. Rain will pop up this afternoon after a day of mostly cloudy skies and a high of…

Bulk of snow expected to fall by midnight February 14, 2013 16:16

A fast-moving weather system bringing cold air and snow is expected to move through much of New Jersey tonight following a day with temperatures in the 40s, officials said. Rain is expected at the outset…

NYPD probes mysterious 911 calls from phone line belonging to Katie Couric's late husband February 14, 2013 15:04

A phone number belonging to Katie Couric's late husband has dialed 911 at least 10 times, according to the TV host. The NYPD suspects she may be a victim of 'spoofing,' in which a device…

Dallas-area Jazzercisers on stranded ship complain of conditions February 14, 2013 14:35

Members of a large group of North Texas Jazzercisers stuck aboard the Carnival cruise liner that lost power in the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend have told friends and family of deteriorating conditions on…