Thursday, March 15, 2018 This morning, United States-based toy retail giant Toys “R” Us filed for liquidation with United States bankruptcy court. The company had about 735 stores in the country which may be closed as a result of the liquidation. The motion came after the US holidays, after which the company said its revenue […]
Read MoreEgypt protests: Army say they will not use force on demonstrators as Mubarak announces cabinet
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 The president of Egypt has suffered a “devastating blow” after the country’s army announced they would not use force against their own people, who continue to protest against the government tonight. The news came hours after six journalists who reported on the protests were released from custody. Hosni Mubarak yesterday announced […]
Read MoreAerosmith sued over late cancellation of gig in Maui, Hawaii
Sunday, October 21, 2007 Fans of the American hard rock band Aerosmith have launched legal action against the band in response to a late cancellation of a scheduled concert on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. Attorney Brandee Faria filed a class action suit in Hawaii Circuit Court on October 19. The suit alleges that the […]
Read MoreChoose From A Range Of Garage Door Designs
Here’s An Opinion On: Land Data Brisbane byAlma Abell When it comes to the exterior of your home, one key area that most people will notice right away is the garage area, as this can form quite a focal point when it comes to the outside of your property. With this in mind, it is […]
Read MoreStephen Hawking: aliens ‘almost certain to exist,’ could invade Earth
Sunday, April 25, 2010 After three years working on a new television series for the Discovery Channel, Stephen Hawking concludes that aliens are “almost certain to exist” and could even be dangerous. Hawking says that it is rational to assume that intelligent life exists somewhere in the universe, and mathematically unlikely that life is unique […]
Read MoreEurozone approves Greece bailout
Monday, May 3, 2010 The European Union and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed to provide the ailing Greek economy with 110 billion euros (US$146 billion) worth of loans over three years. Finance ministers from the sixteen countries that use the euro – known as the eurozone – approved the plan yesterday. According to the […]
Read MoreU.S. Congress passes CAFTA with 2 vote House margin
Thursday, July 28, 2005 The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) early morning Thursday, with a narrow vote of 217 in favor, 215 against. Voting was held open for an hour, 45 minutes past the House’s 15-minute voting rule as the President along with other supporters lobbied into the […]
Read More5 Basic Steps To Keep Healthy Skin With Organic Skin Care Products
Here’s An Opinion On: Amir Tahernia Md While a lot of new products are introduced, professionals recommend still highly organic skin care products. Not only do these help the skin the natural way, they are also a lot less harmful. Combined with organic skin care, your epidermis can remain beautiful and more resistant to damage. […]
Read MoreAustralian Greens senator Bob Brown marks 10 years in Parliament
Thursday, March 2, 2006 As the Australian Prime Minister John Howard celebrated his ten-year reign this week, Greens Leader Bob Brown marked the 10th anniversary of his election into the Federal parliament. Senator Brown has outlasted 10 other party leaders: Meg Lees, Cheryl Kernot, Natasha Stott-Despoja, Brian Greig, Andrew Bartlett, all former Democrat leaders. Pauline […]
Read MorePolice ends demonstration of anarchist squatters in Belgium
Saturday, June 23, 2007 Last Monday, the police entered the abandoned house in Leuven, Belgium, that anarchist squatters had occupied for seven years. None of the squatters were present at the time, mostly due to exams. The premises was evacuated and the police dumped everything inside in containers. The house, which the squatters had baptised […]
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