Monthly Archives: April 2011

VIDEO: Egypt to re-open Rafah-Gaza border

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

Egypt says it will open its Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip on a permanent basis. The interim Foreign Minister, Nabil al-Arabi, said the blockade would be eased over the next few days. He described the support of the … Continue reading →

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Obama visits tornado-ravaged zone

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

29 April 2011 Last updated at 11:46 ET Some of the worst damage was in the city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama President Barack Obama is visiting storm-ravaged communities in Alabama as south-eastern US states face up to the aftermath of devastating … Continue reading →

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Colombia court raid leader guilty

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

29 April 2011 Last updated at 18:01 ET A Colombian general has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for his role in a military raid during a hostage crisis at the Supreme Court in 1985. General Jesus Armando Arias … Continue reading →

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Congress Wants Answers from the IRS on Health Care Reform Funds

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Health News

Advertisement Two Republican congressional leaders have written to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Doug Shulman demanding information on how the IRS is spending $1 billion in funds the agency received under the health care reform law. Like what you see? Click … Continue reading →

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From fellow university student to Her Royal Highness (Reuters)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Education News

LONDON (Reuters) – She was just like any other student at St Andrews University, studying in the library, shopping at the supermarket and meeting friends in the pub. But on Friday “commoner” Kate Middleton became Her Royal Highness, Duchess of … Continue reading →

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An iconic journey: From village priest to Pope John Paul II (The Newsroom)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

Pope John Paul II, who started out as a priest in a Polish village, will be beatified Sunday, marking the third of four steps to sainthood. It’s the fastest beatification in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, even beating … Continue reading →

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Celtics still waiting on Shaq (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

WALTHAM, Mass. – The Boston Celtics are still waiting for Shaquille O’Neal to return from the right calf injury that has limited him to just 5 minutes, 29 seconds since Feb. 1. O’Neal was planning to do a partial workout … Continue reading →

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NFL players return to work, fighting in court (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – The NFL unlocked its gates and opened its doors Friday, allowing players to get back to football for the first time in nearly two months. Four days after a federal judge ended the 45-day lockout, dozens, … Continue reading →

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DynGlobal Releases Emergency Preparedness Portable Solar Power Solutions

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor

For Immediate Release;  Washington, DC  April 29, 2011 DynGlobal is pleased to announce its sustainable energy and water products, which are available for the continuing devastating spring tornados and upcoming U.S. hurricane season.  “We know that disaster will strike. It’s … Continue reading →

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Defense for Jackson doctor seeks trial delay (AP)

Written on April 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

LOS ANGELES – Defense attorneys for the doctor charged in Michael Jackson’s death have asked a judge to delay the trial so they can prepare for newly named prosecution witnesses. Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor did not immediately rule on … Continue reading →

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