Articles Archive for May 2009
President Barack Obama has approved plans for the U.S. to help the United Arab Emirates become the first Arab nation with a nuclear power industry that will fuel the country’s growing demand for electricity. Under …
The Associated Press is reporting that Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, a 10-year-old star of Slumdog Millionaire, is now homeless after his family home was bulldozed earlier today in a government mandated “pre-monsoon sweep” of illegally built …
The new study, published in PLoS Pathogens, suggests for the first time that when coupled with other risk factors for heart disease, cytomegalovirus (CMV) can lead to atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.”The important thing …
A rocket carrying the largest telescope ever has launched into space on a mission that European scientists hope will help unravel the mystery of the universe’s creation .Two European space telescopes have lifted off atop …
Moussa said at the World Economic Forum in Jordan, adding that the major nuclear threat was posed by Israel .The senior Palestinian official reportedly railed against “the Israeli occupation,” calling it “the real threat,” and …
Flu cases of the H1N1 virus continue to rise in Latin American countries as Ecuador on Friday confirmed its first case, bringing the total of affected countries in the region to 12. Malaysia has identified …
US video game sales fell 23% in April, which is worse than some had expected, and game console sales stumbled, NPD Group reported Thursday.
The poor performance was due to the slowing economy .The video game …
Egypt on Saturday opened its borders with the Gaza Strip to allow the departure of a number of Palestinians traveling to Egypt for medical treatment, among other travelers, Hamas authorities said. Palestinian rivals will start …
Sri Lankan troops on Saturday captured the last patch of coastline held by the Tamil Tigers, leaving the rebels completely surrounded and cut off from any sea escape, the military said .The army in Sri …
The army launched an offensive in the Swat valley, northwest of Islamabad, last week’Gilani told the Nation al Assembly that Militarily we will win the war but it will be unfortunate if we loose it …