Bill Clinton branded President Barack Obama as an “amateur” and urged his wife Hillary to run against him in 2012 U.S. presidential election, claims a new book, According to Edward Klein’s new biography of Barack Obama called The Amateur, Bill Clinton tore into the president and branded him “incompetent” and that he “did not know… Continue reading Bill Clinton branded Barack Obama “incompetent” and urged Hillary to run against him in 2012, claims Edward Klein’s book
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Olympics 2012: ArcelorMittal Orbit officially unveiled today at the Olympic Park
Olympic Orbit, the looping red tower that looms over London’s Olympic Stadium, is being officially unveiled today. The completed steel sculpture – known as ArcelorMittal Orbit – stands at the heart of the Olympic Park. It was designed by Turner Prize-winning artist Anish Kapoor and structural designer Cecil Balmond. From the end of July, visitors… Continue reading Olympics 2012: ArcelorMittal Orbit officially unveiled today at the Olympic Park
North Korea has more access than ever to outside media, says US study
A new study has found that North Koreans have more access than ever to outside media, including radio, TV and DVDs. North Korean government was unable to maintain a ”total monopoly” over information and the people’s ”understanding of the world is changing”, said the report. Viewing of foreign DVDs in North Korea, especially, had risen… Continue reading North Korea has more access than ever to outside media, says US study
JP Morgan Chase reveals a surprise trading loss of $2 BN on investments
JPMorgan Chase, the biggest US bank, has revealed a surprise trading loss of $2 billion on complex investments made by its traders. Overall, after accounting for other gains, losses at its chief investment office (CIO) are estimated to come in at $800 million in the second quarter. The loss could be as big as $1… Continue reading JP Morgan Chase reveals a surprise trading loss of $2 BN on investments
Oldest Mayan calendar unearthed at Xultun archeological site
The oldest-known Mayan astronomical tables have been discovered at Xultun archeological site in Guatemala, archaeologists announce. Xultun includes the first known instance of Mayan art painted on the walls of a dwelling. A report in Science says it dates from the early 9th Century, pre-dating other Mayan calendars by centuries. Such calendars rose to prominence recently… Continue reading Oldest Mayan calendar unearthed at Xultun archeological site
Brazil approves 2014 World Cup beer sales
Beer will be allowed to be sold in stadiums at the 2014 World Cup after Brazilian Senate has passed a controversial and much-delayed bill. When Brazil was chosen to host the event it promised to sell alcohol at matches despite a 2003 drinks ban introduced to stop violence. Football’s world governing body, FIFA, demanded the… Continue reading Brazil approves 2014 World Cup beer sales
EU cuts the cost of mobile phone calls within Europe
European Parliament has passed regulations to make using a mobile phone abroad significantly cheaper. The plans, which were voted in by a huge majority, include imposing a price cap on operators. From July, using mobile data in Europe will not cost more than 70 eurocents per megabyte – far less than current rates. Consumers will… Continue reading EU cuts the cost of mobile phone calls within Europe
Mid-Infrared Instrument ready for James Webb Space Telescope
Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), one of Europe’s main contributions to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is built and ready to ship to the US. MIRI will gather key data as the $9 billion observatory seeks to identify the first starlight in the Universe. The results of testing conducted at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the… Continue reading Mid-Infrared Instrument ready for James Webb Space Telescope
Olympics 2012: Olympic flame lit in Greece for London Games relay
Olympic flame which will be used for the London 2012 torch relay has been lit during a ceremony in Olympia, Greece. The flame was kindled by a “high priestess” who captured the morning sun’s rays in a parabolic mirror. The ceremony came amid political and economic turmoil in Greece, the home of the Ancient Olympics,… Continue reading Olympics 2012: Olympic flame lit in Greece for London Games relay
Vladimir Putin will not attend G8 Camp David summit
President Vladimir Putin has told President Barack Obama that he will not attend the G8 summit in the US later this month. Vladimir Putin, who was inaugurated as President this week after an absence of four years, told US officials he was busy finalizing his cabinet. Russian president will send the outgoing president, Dmitry Medvedev,… Continue reading Vladimir Putin will not attend G8 Camp David summit
Barack Obama has become the first sitting US president to back same-sex marriage
President Barack Obama has ended months of hedging on the issue of same-sex marriage by saying he thinks gay couples should be able to wed. Barack Obama has become the first sitting US president to back gay marriage. Mitt Romney, the Republican who is set to challenge Barack Obama for the White House in November’s… Continue reading Barack Obama has become the first sitting US president to back same-sex marriage
Twitter objects at a New York court order to release Occupy protester messages
Twitter is objecting at a New York state court order to hand over the message history of Malcolm Harris, one of its users who is an Occupy protester. The court has called on Twitter to release tweets written by an activist who took part in the Occupy Wall Street protests last year. The micro-blogging service… Continue reading Twitter objects at a New York court order to release Occupy protester messages
Al-Qaeda underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was a CIA double agent
Reports from the US say the al-Qaeda underwear bomber sent to blow up a U.S.-bound airliner was actually a double agent who infiltrated the group and volunteered for the suicide mission. US officials are quoted as saying that the person dispatched by Yemen-based al-Qaeda to attack a US-bound plane had infiltrated the group. In an… Continue reading Al-Qaeda underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was a CIA double agent
Ukraine postpones Central European summit after threatened boycott over Yulia Tymoshenko case
Ukraine has decided to postpone the 18th summit of Central European states planned for 11-12 May in Yalta after several of European leaders said they would boycott it. Europe-wide concern about the treatment of jailed Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko prompted the boycott. Yalta was the 11-12 May summit venue. Former PM Yulia Tymoshenko has… Continue reading Ukraine postpones Central European summit after threatened boycott over Yulia Tymoshenko case
First self-driven car license approved in Nevada for Google’s Toyota Prius
The world’s first driverless cars will soon be a reality on the roads of Nevada after the state approved America’s first self-driven vehicle license. The first to hit the highway will be a Toyota Prius modified by Google, which is leading the way in driverless car technology. Its first drive included a spin down Las… Continue reading First self-driven car license approved in Nevada for Google’s Toyota Prius
PM Benjamin Netanyahu agrees on Israeli new coalition
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed on a deal with Israeli opposition Kadima party, avoiding the early general election he had sought. Kadima’s recently-elected leader, Shaul Mofaz, is set to be named deputy PM. PM Benjamin Netanyahu said their new coalition wanted a “responsible” peace process with the Palestinians and “serious” talks about Iran’s nuclear… Continue reading PM Benjamin Netanyahu agrees on Israeli new coalition
FBI foils al-Qaeda updated underwear bomb plot in Yemen
US officials say FBI has foiled a plot by al-Qaeda in Yemen to detonate an upgraded version of the failed 2009 “underwear bomb”. The device was seized in the Middle East following a CIA operation in Yemen and is now being studied by the FBI. Reports say no target had been chosen and no plane tickets… Continue reading FBI foils al-Qaeda updated underwear bomb plot in Yemen
Euro fell against USD and GBP following French and Greek election results
Euro fell against the dollar and the pound on Monday following French and Greek election results, which cast doubt on European austerity plans. Pro-bailout parties in Greece performed poorly, while Francois Hollande won the French presidency, promising to focus more on growth. The euro fell as low as $1.295, its lowest since January, and dropped to… Continue reading Euro fell against USD and GBP following French and Greek election results
2012 US Peace Index reveals the most peaceful and most violent states in America
The non-profit Institute for Economics and Peace has released its U.S. peace index for the second-straight year. According to 24/7 Wall St., the rankings were compiled based on five categories, including violent crime, amount of law enforcement and the ability to obtain small arms. Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) founder Steve Killelea told 24/7… Continue reading 2012 US Peace Index reveals the most peaceful and most violent states in America
Francois Hollande celebrates victory in France’s presidential election
Francois Hollande has been celebrating his victory in France’s presidential election. Socialist Francois Hollande – who polled just under 52% of votes in Sunday’s run-off election – said he was “proud to have been capable of giving people hope again”. Centre-right incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy is the first French president not to win a second term… Continue reading Francois Hollande celebrates victory in France’s presidential election
Francois Hollande wins French presidential election, say early estimates
French Socialist Francois Hollande has been elected as new president, according to early estimates. Francois Hollande got about 52% of votes in today’s run-off, according to projections based on partial results, against 48% for centre-right incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy. He would be the first French socialist president since 1995. Analysts say the vote has wide implications… Continue reading Francois Hollande wins French presidential election, say early estimates
Russia: violent clashes at anti-Putin protests in Moscow
Protesters against Russian President-elect Vladimir Putin have clashed with police in the capital Moscow, ahead of his inauguration on Monday for a third term. The protest was peaceful until a small group of demonstrators tried to break through the lines of riot police. Opposition activists Alexei Navalny, Sergei Udaltsov and Boris Nemtsov have all been… Continue reading Russia: violent clashes at anti-Putin protests in Moscow
President Barack Obama kicks off his re-election campaign in Columbus, Ohio
It was an embarrassing start for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign yesterday as he held his first political rally of the 2012 race in a half-empty arena. With First Lady dressed head to toe in campaign colors at his side, Barack Obama targeted swing states Ohio and Virginia that are critical for his bid to… Continue reading President Barack Obama kicks off his re-election campaign in Columbus, Ohio
France votes in second round of presidential election
France is prepared for the second round of presidential election that could see a socialist winner for the first time since 1988. In the first round socialist Francois Hollande won 28.6% of the vote, ahead of incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy on 26.2%. Rising unemployment and the euro crisis have dominated the campaign. Nicolas Sarkozy says he… Continue reading France votes in second round of presidential election
Olympics 2012: London Olympic Stadium oficially opened
2012 Olympics stadium has been officially opened by nine-year-old Niamh Clarke-Willis at a ceremony in east London. Niamh Clarke-Willis joined LOCOG head Lord Sebastian Coe to hit a button which launched balloons into the sky above the venue for this summer’s Games. Around 40,000 members of the public were at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford… Continue reading Olympics 2012: London Olympic Stadium oficially opened