Interesting facts

Twitter ‘terror’ charges dropped in eastern Mexico

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:38:55 +0000

Critics of the state government's response have said it could stifle social media, an increasingly common way to communicate about violence in Mexico at a time when some don't trust reports they're getting from the government or more traditional sources.

Retailer Bass Pro accused of hiring discrimination

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:05:30 +0000

EEOC Chairperson Jacqueline A. Berrien said the federal agency will protect the rights of job applicants, and that "excluding qualified individuals from employment because of their race or ethnicity or in retaliation for exercising protected rights are fundamental violations."

Mexican investigators search for suspects after 35 bodies found in roadway

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:17:07 +0000

Investigators also are looking into whether police colluded with the people who discarded the bodies, he told W Radio.

Rice: Unstable staple for half the world?

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:53:46 +0000

We saw this in the spring of 2008, when the price of rice rocketed to more than $1000 per metric ton.

After 2 years in Iran, U.S. hikers free

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:39:31 +0000

Their attorney, Shafiee, went into the prison earlier Wednesday with paperwork to show that bail had been paid for each of them. A judge had signed the bail papers that morning after several days of delays.

Troy Davis put to death despite last-ditch appeal

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:35:41 +0000

Since Davis' 1991 trial, seven of the nine witnesses against him have recanted or contradicted their testimony. The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a district court in Savannah to review his claims of innocence in 2009, but District Judge William Moore ruled the following year that the evidence did "not require the reversal of the jury's judgment."

Troy Davis executed in Georgia

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:35:41 +0000

Jackson, Georgia Troy Davis, whose case drew international attention, was put to death by lethal injection for the 1989 killing of an off-duty police officer in Savannah, Georgia, prison officials announced Wednesday night.

Obama: No Palestinian deal at U.N.

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:30:57 +0000

Shaath added that settling for a lesser status such as being recognized as a non-member state is one option under consideration if the push for full membership is blocked. But the Palestinians do not want "anybody to suspect a lack of seriousness," he said.

Euro giants falter as Barca, Real and Milan draw

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:52:12 +0000

In the second half Barcelona probed in their typically patient fashion before Cesc Fabregas scored his fourth goal of the season. The match finished 2-2.

Football: Barca, Real and Milan held

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:52:12 +0000

In fact it was Racing who could have taken the lead after Oscar Serrano's superb strike was only kept out by a stunning finger-tip save by goalkeeper Iker Casillas.