New census estimates show the number of Americans living in poverty has risen to almost 50 million — 16 percent of the U.S. population. That’s up from 46.2 million people reported in September. The new figure of 49.1 million takes into account higher prices for everyday costs and medical expenses. […]
Source: Daily Times * Spokesperson says no one should ‘underestimate’ Pakistan’s capability to defend its national interests ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday described as “pure fiction” a US media report about possible American plans to secure the country’s nuclear arsenal in the event of any extremist threat, saying no one should […]
By Hafeez Tunio Published: November 8, 2011 Source:Xpress Tribune LARKANA: Following the final rites of three Hindus who were shot dead on Monday in Shikarpur district, upper Sindh, the Hindu community shut their business in protest and announced an indefinite strike till those responsible for the killing are brought to book. They […]
Source: asiatimes Early signs that Tunisia’s new ruling party, Ennahda, will emulate Turkey’s model of secularism in governance have boosted efforts by Ankara to harness the momentum of the Arab Spring. Although Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu abhors the term neo-Ottomanism, a look at the region now shows his country […]
source: asiatimes: Former Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan is pitching his aspirations at the country’s college-going urban youth and women – traditionally left out of the political process. Many believe that whether Khan’s enterprise – “tsunami” as he calls it – succeeds or not he will be a game-changer in the […]
ANGELA CHARLTON, Associated Press – 1 hour ago PARIS (AP) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who has labored to improve French relations with Israel, said he “can’t stand” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called him a liar in a chat with President Barack Obama. The conversation between Sarkozy and […]
Source: TOI on Line: KAARACHI: Four Hindu doctors have been gunned down in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province, sparking fears and panic among the minority community. The doctors were gunned down yesterday at their clinic in Chak town close to Shikarpur. Dr Ramesh Kumar, a former member of provincial assembly and […]
Source:TOI on Line MOSCOW: A 400-metre-wide asteroid will on Tuesday fly past earth, closer to it than the moon’s orbit. The asteroid will pose no threat to Earth, NASA says. It will not be visible without a telescope. NASA scientists have been tracking the asteroid, named 2005 YU55, since Friday. […]
WASHINGTON — When Citigroup agreed last month to pay $285 million to settle civil charges that it had defrauded customers during the housing bubble, the Securities and Exchange Commission wrested a typical pledge from the company: Citigroup would never violate one of the main antifraud provisions of the nation’s securities […]
For a country rich in fish resources and other mineral-rich foods, it is surprising to know that a lot of Filipinos are still not getting the proper nutrition. “You may be surprised too, that this is true for a lot of Asian countries. What Asians eat nowadays pale in comparison […]
Arabian Business releases a list of the Arab world’s 50 most powerful expatriates every year. We’ve researched the top 15; be sure to check out the full list here. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-powerful-expatriates-arab-world-2011-11#ixzz1d75Wu8xG
Komodo National Park Close to Tally Needed for ‘Wonder’ Status Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. Support for Indonesia’s Komodo Island National Park to be named one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature continues to mount, with more than 100 million votes sent by text message since the service went live in […]
What was your first reaction when you learnt of the killing of Colonel Gaddafi? t first I could not believe it. There were so many rumours about his fleeing the country, his capture and even his death. When I got the news on Thursday last (20.10.2011), I phoned his son, […]
Pesident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono bestowed national hero titles on seven Indonesian citizens during a ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday. Special honors were also given to humanitarians and artists, including Betawi icon Benyamin Sueb. The seven new national heros are: Idham Chalid, a former minister and head […]
By BRIAN ROHAN | REUTERS BENGHAZI, Libya: Fighters who toppled dictator Muammar Qaddafi in Libya’s uprising will keep their weapons for now to aid in security, an Islamist commander said. Many are expected to leave their units, given the end of major combat operations, while those who stay could accept […]
By JIM LONEY | REUTERS BAGHDAD: The US military is vacating Saddam Hussein’s ornate palaces at its war headquarters in Baghdad and will turn the property over to Iraq next month, but Saddam’s prison toilet is leaving with the Americans. The stainless steel commode and a reinforced steel door have […]
By ARAB NEWS MINA: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah congratulated all Muslims in the world in an address to the pilgrims on Monday. “From the land of the sacred message and revelations, I congratulate you and Muslims everywhere on the occasion of the Eid Al-Adha,” the king […]
By SIRAJ WAHAB | ARAB NEWS Mina, Nov. 7, 2011 Day 4 went without any hassle. It was pretty quiet during the day. Small groups of pilgrims headed to the Jamarat complex, either on foot or via the Makkah Metro, to complete the stoning ritual. It was extremely peaceful. At […]
Mauritius: So far, so good On an idyllic island marooned in the Indian Ocean, Matthew Bell is reduced to incoherent ecstacies. Modern Mauritius is that kind of place, he says : Someone once told me you can’t use the word “so” unless it’s followed closely by “that”. Technically, it’s […]
Source/Credit: Free-Malaysia-Today: By: Patrick Lee | November 8, 2011 Targeted by both society and the state, Ahmadis in Malaysia plead for a fair voice, fearing the worst if they’re denied this. SELAYANG: In the middle of Kampung Nakhoda, there is an unassuming three-storey building. Nothing about its humble stature makes it stand out from […]