Farrah Fawcett: ‘Under a Microscope’ and Holding On to Hope
For more than 2 1/2 years, Farrah Fawcett's battle with cancer has sparked a flurry of headlines for celebrity tabloids. But it also has stripped the actress of her ability to seek treatment while maintaining her privacy, she said in an interview.In a three-hour conversation with The Times last August -- her...
American Journalist Freed from Iranian Prison
On Monday, Iran released Roxana Saberi, an American journalist with Iranian and Japanese parentage, from prison. Saberi was arrested in April and accused of spying. "[Saberi will be] released today," said one of Saberi's defense attorneys, Abdolsamad Khorramshahi. He added that after being released, Saberi "is entitled to...
Mothers Around the World on Mother's Day
Mother's Day was established on the second Sunday in May by Anna Jarvis after her mother passed away. Former United States President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the inaugural Mother's Day in 1914."Miss Jarvis thought Mother's Day should be a day you spend with your mother, or a day when you do something special for her like fix...
As Many As 100 Civilians Die In Afghan Raid
Afghan officials warned that a United States raid had killed 100 people, "mostly civilians", in the Afghani province of Farah. Among the dead was a member of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and his family."Twenty-five to 30 of them are Taliban, including from Chechnya and Pakistan, and the rest are civilians...
Swine Flu: Worldwide Update
Media reports suggest that the deadly H1N1 swine flu virus, which has killed sixteen people and infected hundreds worldwide, is continuing to spread. According to the United Nations' World Health Organisation, there are a total of 331 confirmed cases of swine flu throughout the world, with hundreds more suspected cases.The...
US GDP Sees Worst Drop in Five Decades
The United States Gross Domestic Product plunged at an annualised 6.1%, after shrinking by 6.3% in the last three months of last year, according to a report released by the US Commerce Department, making the ongoing recession the worst in at least fifty years.The report was released just hours before Federal Reserve officials...
At Least 86 Deaths in Mexico 'Likely Linked' to Swine Flu Outbreak
Officials in Mexico are asking citizens to take actions in order to minimize the spread of the swine flu outbreak. Citizens are urged to stay away from large crowds, avoid kissing people and stay at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) away from one another. Additionally, all schools and universities in Mexico City have been closed...
Egyptian Archaeologist Finds Artifacts Which May Lead to Cleopatra's Tomb
Zahi Hawass, Egypt's pre-eminent archaeologist, revealed the first ancient artifacts which may lead to the discovery of Cleopatra and Marc Antony's resting place.The expedition has found amulets, 22 bronze coins cast with Cleopatra's image and her name, a royal statue, an alabaster mask resembling Marc Antony, and a statue ...
Iran Warns Israel Against Invasion
Iran has warned Israel that an invasion of its country will be met with strong defense. The response follows a report by the London Times that the Israeli military was prepared to strike Iranian nuclear facilities and the order to strike could come within days,."Iran's military mechanism is comprised of both defensive and...
Avast Ye Scurvy File Sharers!": Interview With Swedish Pirate Party Leader Rickard Falkvinge
MP3s for the people? The Pirate Party (official site), a newSwedish political party first publicized in January, wants to legalize sharing music, movies, and other copyrighted content using the Internet. What may seem like a doomed effort by a small group of idealists is attracting significant media attention, in part due to...
