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[14 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
British Airways cabin crew wants Christmas strike

British Airways will be facing a huge loss of their income this December. According to reports, the cabin crew of British Airways are all in favor of the strike action in a dispute over job cuts and changes to staff contracts.

Entertainment »

[14 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
AFI’s Top 10 Films and TV Shows of 2009 Announced

The American Film Institute has announced its official selections for the AFI Awards 2009, naming the top ten films and top ten TV programs of the year and honoring the people who worked on each film and TV show.

Technology »

[14 Dec 2009 | One Comment | ]
Google Phone Nexus One Being Tested by Google Employees

Google has announced on its blog post that it has been testing its new phone, the Nexus One, by its own employees ending months of speculations over Google’s venture in the mobile industry.

Odd + Weird, World News »

[14 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
Body of former Cyprus president stolen from grave; memorial still on

The body of former Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos was dug up and stolen from his grave sometime between Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11. His outraged family still continued with the memorial for the first year anniversary of his death held last Saturday, December 12.

Headline, World News »

[14 Dec 2009 | 4 Comments | ]
Dubai gets $10 billion from Abu Dhabi to pay debts

The government of Dubai has been given a $10 billion handout from neighboring oil-rich emirate Abu Dhabi to help meet its short-term financial commitments.

US News »

[14 Dec 2009 | 5 Comments | ]
Obama Rates Himself for First Year in White House: B+

US President Barack Obama has given himself a rating of B+ for his first 11 months in office. The president gave the rating in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Sports »

[13 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
NFL Week 14: Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson scored two long touchdowns as the Eagles outscored the Giants 45-38 to claim the outright lead in the NFC East.

US News »

[13 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
US Senate Approves $1.1 Trillion Budget for 2010

The US Senate on Sunday passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill for 2010. The bill is now waiting for President Barack Obama’s approval.

Entertainment »

[13 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
Accenture Starts Woods Advertisement Pullout

Embattled and scandal-ridden Tiger Woods continue to have problems as consultancy and technology outsourcing company Accenture decided to finally end its six-year sponsorship deal with the athlete. This is the first mark of a sponsor severing ties with Woods.

World News »

[13 Dec 2009 | 3 Comments | ]
Italian PM Berlusconi punched in face at rally (video)

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was left bloodied after a man with a history of mental problems punched him in the face at a political rally in Milan Sunday.

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