Archive for June 18th, 2009
ABC News Bruno — Based on a Real Gay Austrian?!TMZ.comThe Austrian media is going crazy over the new movie "Bruno" — claiming Sacha Baron Cohen based his fake flamboyant Austrian TV host … on a real life flamboyant Austrian TV host. The dude caught in the middle is Alfons Haider — he's proud to be [...]
Phillies' Ibanez lands on disabled listMLB.comBy Todd Zolecki / MLB.com The Phillies placed outfielder Raul Ibanez on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday with a strained left groin.Raul Ibanez: (Groin) Lands on the DL RotowireIbanez placed on 15-day DL The Associated Press6abc.com - phillyBurbs.com - Allentown Morning Call - Bleacher Reportall 41 news articles
CTV.ca Somali security minister killed in explosionThe Associated PressMOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) – A suicide bombing in western Somalia killed at least 20 people Thursday including the national security minister.Video: Raw Video: Dozens Killed in Clashes in Somalia The Associated PressBlast Kills Somali Security Minister, at Least 20 Others Voice of AmericaCNN International - BBC News - Bloomberg - [...]
ABC News Rumors of Infidelity Surround Billy Joel, Katie Lee DivorceFOXNewsAP Which one's the daughter, which the wife? Answer: Katie Lee (right) is 33 years Billy's junior. His daughter Alexa Ray is on the left.Billy Joel-Katie Lee Joel split blamed on Israeli designer Yigal … The Star-Ledger – NJ.comBilly Joel and Wife Are in a [...]
Voice of America Pakistan Says US Drone Kills 13New York TimesBy PIR ZUBAIR SHAH ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – At least 13 people have been killed and several injured in a suspected American drone attack Thursday against the camp of a local Taliban commander in South Waziristan, a Pakistani intelligence official based in …Video: Pakistan: Swat Valley's [...]
Straits Times Report: North Korea May Launch Missile Towards HawaiiVoice of AmericaBy VOA News A Japanese newspaper says North Korea is preparing to launch a long-range ballistic missile towards the Pacific US state of Hawaii in early July.Video: Obama: Nuclear-armed North Korea a Grave Threat The Associated PressKoreas Advance Together, but Not in Unity New [...]
Reuters South Africa HIGHLIGHTS-EU summit in BrusselsReutersBRUSSELS, June 18 (Reuters) – The following are comments by European Union leaders at a two-day summit starting on Thursday in Brussels.Dairy farmers tie up traffic in Brussels United Press InternationalEU leaders rally to Barroso as "stability" candidate (1st Lead) Monsters and Critics.comXinhua - AFP - Forbes - euronewsall 431 news articles
Austin Herald Apparent Tornado Leaves Path of Destruction in Minnesota TownFOXNewsAUSTIN, MINN. – Daylight Thursday revealed a path of destruction left by an apparent tornado in Austin where vehicles were tossed about, homes were heavily damaged and power lines were knocked down.PHOTO GALLERY: Austin wakes to tornado damage Austin HeraldAt Least 1 Tornado Rips FOX [...]
CBS News Partisan Ire Surfaces as Senators Start Work on Health BillNew York TimesSenators Michael B. Enzi, left, a Republican, and Christopher J. Dodd and Tom Harkin, both Democrats, met Wednesday. By ROBERT PEAR and DAVID M. HERSZENHORN WASHINGTON – Partisan anger flared Wednesday as senators began the public drafting of …Video: Cost a Major [...]
RTE.ie US Economy: Consumer Costs Fall Most in Six DecadesBloombergBy Courtney Schlisserman June 17 (Bloomberg) — The cost of living in the US fell over the last 12 months by the most in six decades, easing concern that government efforts to revive the economy will lead to an immediate outbreak of inflation.RPT-UPDATE 2-Canada annual inflation [...]