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An online video message has emerged in which Dr Ayman al-Zawahiri,
the number two in command of Al Qaeda, has warned the US of
dire consequences 'worse than anything you have seen' if the
country persists in sending more troops to Iraq. more...
Senate bill to repeal Real ID law
Faced with having to pay $500 million for federally mandated
driver's licenses aimed at identifying illegal immigrants, California
officials are looking to the new Democratic Congress for financial
relief.
Over 150 Killed in Baghdad market
A suicide bomber crashed his car into a central crowded Baghdad
market just seconds after another car bomb tore through the
stalls crowded with shoppers and commuters.
23/01/07
Snowstorm Moves Into Midwestern U.S.
A snowstorm that has swept through the southwestern United States
is responsible for at least six deaths in the Midwest.
Chavez takes aim at Reid
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, a known critic of President
Bush, has criticized the comments made by U.S. Senate Majority
Leader Harry Reid.
Clinton confident in her 2008 prospects
Expressing confidence that she can win the 2008 Democratic
nomination, Hillary Rodham Clinton, speaking publicly for the
first time since declaring her candidacy said she is the best
candidate for the job and is eager to begin campaigning.
Harvard economist Musgrave dies in Santa Cruz
Harvard economist Richard Musgrave, who advised governments
of various countries on public finance and taxation, has died
in Santa Cruz. He was 96.
US Commanders seek more troops in Afghanistan
US military commanders have recommended additional troops and
aid for Afghanistan to fight a growing Taliban insurgency, Secretary
of Defense Robert M. Gates said yesterday.
Sports news headlines
24/01/07
Los Angeles and Chicago submit 2016 Olympic bids
Los Angeles and Chicago submitted detailed plans in their separate
bids for the 2016 Summer Olympics to the U.S. Olympic Committee
on Monday.
Serena advances to semifinals
Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals of the Australian
Open, overcoming a sluggish start and a back-and-forth third
set to beat 16th-seeded Shahar Peer 3-6, 6-2, 8-6 Tuesday.
23/01/07
Hoffman wins first PGA Tour title in playoff
In Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Hoffman has won his first PGA
Tour title by ramming in a 4-foot birdie putt to defeat John
Rollins on the first playoff hole.
Early exit for Blake's grand slam dream
James Blake had another Grand Slam disappointment, losing in
the fourth round to Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets at the
Australian Open on Monday.
Pitt, Jolie buy 1830s French Quarter home
Actor Brad Pitt and girlfriend, actress Angelina Jolie have
just bought a $3.5 million dollar home together in New Orleans.
Diana Ross to appear on American Idol
Diana Ross is set to appear on this season's American Idol.
Much like Barry Manilow last year, Diana would mentor the contestants.
Business news headlines
24/01/07
Venture Capital shines back after dot-com bust
Venture capitalists invested $25.5 billion in 2006, marking
the industry's biggest burst of dealmaking since the dot-com
bust clogged the financial spigot for entrepreneurs five years
ago.
Shelby Cobra brings $5.5 million at auction
An 800-horsepower Shelby Cobra, once the personal car of the
racing veteran who developed the iconic vehicle, has sold for
$5.5 million at auction, a record for an American car.
23/01/07
Sun, teams up with Intel on chips
Server and software vendor Sun Microsystems will use chips
from Intel in some of its servers with Intel endorsing Sun's
Solaris operating system.
House passes bill forcing Big Oil to pay
House passed a bill to raise nearly $15 billion in taxes through
a combination of higher royalties, added fees and a reversal
of tax breaks handed out by the Bush administration and Republican
Congress.
Apple rake in record iPod profits
With the iPod sale still soaring, Apple Inc. Apple reported
record earnings Wednesday for the first quarter of its fiscal
2007-year.
H-P Increases Lead Over Dell In PC market
Hewlett-Packard Co. increased its lead over Dell Inc. in world-wide
personal-computer shipments in the fourth quarter, research
firm Gartner said.
Entertainment news headlines
24/01/07
Awards give movies bump
at box office
Golden Globe results are giving "Dreamgirls" and
others a boost.
Stone earns another worst actress nom
Sharon Stone earns yet another "worst actress" Razzie
nomination for "Basic Instinct 2.
23/01/07
Ron Carey dies at 71
Ron Carey, an actor best known for his role as a cocky, height-challenged
policeman on the 1970s TV comedy “Barney Miller,”
has died at the age 71.
Mamas and Papas singer Doherty dead at 66
Denny Doherty, one-quarter of the 1960s folk-rock group the
Mamas and the Papas, known for their soaring harmony on hits
like “California Dreamin”’ and “Monday,
Monday,” died Friday at the age of 66.
Billy Crystal Serenades Ali on Birthday
Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali celebrated his 65th
birthday Wednesday night watching his old friend comedian Billy
Crystal perform at Arizona State University.
Suns win without their best
The Phoenix Suns won without their best, as dominant teams
find a way to do.
Soap Star Darlene Conley dies in LA
Veteran stage and television actress Darlene Conley who held
audiences under her sway for nearly two decades for her role
as fashion mogul Sally Spectra on "The Bold and the Beautiful,"
has passed way at the age of 72.
Naomi Campbell sentenced for assaulting maid
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been sentenced to five days
of menial work for hitting her cell phone at her former maid. |