Former Yankees Pitcher Hideki Irabu Dead at 42
Since retiring, Irabu has had periodic run-ins with the law involving alcohol.
Customer Bids Nearly $1M for Casey Anthony Mask
The mask was used in a parody video.
Did Amy Winehouse?s Funeral Break Jewish Laws?
Questions are being raised about some aspects of Amy Winehouse?s funeral and if they violated Jewish laws.
In Middle East, Power and Influence Shifting to Turkey at Iran?s Expense
A majority in each country polled (except Lebanon) thinks Iranian involvement in the Middle East is largely negative.
Pakistan Torturing, Killing Baloch Separatists: Human Rights Report
Pakistani security forces are routinely detaining, torturing and murdering hundreds of political activists in Balochistan in what some observers describe as a ?dirty war.?
Six Killed in Somalia as Militants Seeks to Block Flow of Food and Aid
Insurgents from al-Shabab, an Islamist terrorist group in league with al-Qaeda, have banned food and aid assistance from the UN.
Hepatitis Surging Among IV Drug Users
Only a very small portion of these people are receiving anti-viral drugs to treat their condition.
Arctic Wildfires May Pose Threat to Global Climate
In 2007, the Anaktuvuk River fire swept across more than 400 square miles, doubling the cumulative size of Alaskan tundra affected by fire since 1950.
HSBC May Slash 10,000 Jobs: Report
Gulliver had warned that Europe?s largest bank ?clearly [has] a cost problem."
South Korean Social Websites Suffers Huge Cyber-Attack
The personal information of 35-million South Koreans were compromised by a massive hacking that is being blamed on the Chinese.
Olivia and Oliver Most Popular Names for UK Babies
For the second year in a row, Oliver and Olivia were the most popular names for English and Welsh newborn boys and girls, respectivel
U.S. Rating Agencies Still Behind the Curve
It is understandable that foreign investors have been losing confidence with the U.S.?s ability to deal with its debt issue
South Africa: Is the Sun Setting on Afrikaners?
Afrikaners have lived in South Africa so long that they regard themselves as ?Africans? or ?the white tribe of Africa.?
Iran?s Popularity Sinks in Arab World, Turkey Rises
A majority in each country polled (except Lebanon) thinks Iranian involvement in the Middle East is largely negative.
Apple and Samsung Gaining Smartphone Market Share; Nokia Slipping
As more smartphones become increasingly affordable, global sales could reach 1-billion by the year 2016 (accounting for about half of all handsets sold),
Norway Killer?s Anti-Islamic Stance Finds Favor Among Some European Politicians
Mario Borghezio, an Italian Member of European Parliament, condemned the mass murder perpetrated by Norway?s Ander Behring Breivik, but nonetheless said he supported much of the killer?s ideas and attitudes.
More Than One-Third of U.S. Consumers Plan to Buy iPhone 5
More than one-third (35 percent) of all Americans plan to purchase Apple?s next iPhone, according to an online survey by Pricegrabber.
Time to Make The Money: Dunkin? Donuts Shares Surge in IPO
As of 12:30, shares are up in excess of $44/share, giving the company a market value of about $3-billion.
Norwegian PM Forms Commission to Probe Attacks
It reportedly took Oslo police 90 minutes to get to Utoeya, which is only 25 miles from the city.
Taiwan Insists It Will Buy U.S. Military Aircraft Despite China?s Objections
Taiwan initially applied to acquire 66 aircraft from the U.S., reportedly to deter China, however, Washington has apparently postponed closing the deal out of concerns for Beijing.
Gray Whale Stuck in Northern California River
The 45-foot mother whale swam three miles up the river inland with her 15-foot baby a month ago as a detour from their northward trek from breeding grounds in Baja California.
India Enamored With New Pakistan Foreign Minister as Peace Talks Underway
Newspapers across India have Khar?s face plastered on covers, accompanied by flattering headlines.
Climate Change Poses Threat to Global Peace and Security: UN Boss
Drastic changes in global climate patterns will pose a dire threat to peace and security around the world, warns the head of the United Nations.
Britain Expels Gaddafi Diplomats, Recognizes Libyan Rebels
The British Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK will recognize the Libyan rebels as the "sole governmental authority" of that war-torn country.
Missouri Lawmaker Apologizes for Winehouse Tweet
On Monday, Missouri Republican Bill Long tweeted: "No one could reach [hash mark]AmyWinehouse before it was too late. Can anyone reach Washington before it's too late? Both addicted -- same fate???"
Assad Must Go: Israel?s Peres
Peres, who has now real power in Israeli government but nonetheless is widely regarded as the country?s number one political voice, made his comments during an unprecedented news chat with about 30 Arab media members.
Economic Discontent, Soaring Prices Push Israelis Into Streets to Protest
In the face of growing discontent with the economy and almost two weeks of protest over a housing crisis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has introduced a series of reforms
U.S. Recession Exacerbated Racial Wealth Gap
White families? net worth is 20 times greater than that of blacks and 18 times that of Hispanics.
Pakistan?s New Foreign Minister Arrives in Delhi for Peace Talks
?We have told Pakistan we are willing to discuss all issues with an open mind,? a senior Indian government official told media.
Norway Massacre: The Bizarre Link Between European Fascists and Hindu Nationalists in India
While it may seem strange for a far-right Western European to praise India?s Hindus, it is actually nothing new.