Monthly Archives: January 2011

Judge: Obama’s health overhaul unconstitutional (AP)

AP – A federal judge in Florida ruled Monday that President Barack Obama’s entire health care overhaul law is unconstitutional, placing even noncontroversial provisions under a cloud in a broad challenge that seems certain to be resolved only by the Su… Continue reading

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U2′s The Edge in row over Malibu home plans (AFP)

AFP – U2 guitarist The Edge is locked in a dispute with California authorities over plans to build five new luxury homes near Malibu, with officials claiming they would harm the local environment. Continue reading

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Probe into pension ‘poverty risk’

Young people are facing a “long retirement spent in poverty”, according to the head of a new review into private sector pensions.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content … Continue reading

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MPs condemn ‘flawed’ tax system

MPs publish a scathing attack on the UK tax authority’s “mismanagement” which led to unexpected tax demands for millions of people.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the conten… Continue reading

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Chelsea shatter British transfer record to land Torres (AFP)

AFP – Chelsea signed Spain striker Fernando Torres from Liverpool on Monday in a 50 million pounds (80 million dollars) deal that shattered the British transfer record. Continue reading

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Mubarak holds talks, pushed by army, U.S. and protests (Reuters)

Reuters – Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s deputy began talks on sweeping reforms with the opposition on Monday, as pressure from street protests, Western allies and the army appeared to be ending Mubarak’s 30 years of one-man rule. Continue reading

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ABTA statement in response to Egypt protests (Travel Daily News)

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USTOA assures Egypt-bound travelers (Travel Daily News)

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airBaltic and Transaero to offer destinations in Russia, Central Asia and Far East (Travel Daily News)

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Rep: Halle Berry quits film to fight for custody (AP)

AP – Halle Berry has pulled out of a film job to prepare for a custody fight over her young daughter. Continue reading

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