Monthly Archives: November 2011

Ivory Coast ex-head taken to ICC

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 November 2011 Last updated at 03:19 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. A plane believed to be carrying Mr Gbagbo touched down in Rotterdam

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UK diplomats pulled out of Iran

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 November 2011 Last updated at 03:14 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Iran has apologised for the attacks but Britain has warned Tehran of ‘serious consequences’

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NICE blocks eye drug for diabetes

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

29 November 2011 Last updated at 23:54 ET By Michelle Roberts Health reporter, BBC News The drug is injected into the patient’s eye A drug that could save the sight of people with diabetes will not be made available on … Continue reading →

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Europe ramps up rescue fund, may turn to IMF

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

By Jan Strupczewski and Valentina Za BRUSSELS/MILAN | Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:22am EST BRUSSELS/MILAN (Reuters) – Euro zone ministers agreed to ramp up the firepower of their rescue fund, but couldn’t say by how much, and may turn to … Continue reading →

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EPA eyes Kerr-McGee land for renewable energy site

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Science News

The former Kerr-McGee Chemical Plant on 14th Street North will be studied by the Environmental Protection Agency to determine its suitability for a renewable energy plant. Nerissa Young (contact)November 29, 2011 12:13:00 PM An abandoned Superfund site in the city may … Continue reading →

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Solar and Renewables Strong and Growing Stronger, and Google Only Proves It

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Science News

The clean energy sector received a bit of a shock on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving when the online search giant and longtime advocate of renewable energy Google announced plans to end its bold Renewable Energy Cheaper than Coal program. The … Continue reading →

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Fed Govt intensifies action on renewable energy

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Science News

In a bid to improve power generation in the country, the Federal Government has disclosed its plans to align renewable energy to the national grid. This was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji at the second Nigerian … Continue reading →

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James Roday on Welcoming William Shatner to Psych: "He’s Unstoppable" (omg!)

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

For his role as Shawn Spencer on Psych, James Roday has had to do a lot of crazy things over the years (see: dressing up like a vampire, engaging in a kung-fu battle). But the craziest may have been asking … Continue reading →

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Mega Buzz: Handcuffs on Castle, 2 Broke Hookers, and Marshall’s HIMYM Tribute (omg!)

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to mega_scoop@tvguide.com. I am so excited for the “Cuffed” episode of Castle. What can you tell me? —Erin ADAM: Castle and Beckett, handcuffed … Continue reading →

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Jackson doctor gets 4-year sentence, judge’s ire (AP)

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

LOS ANGELES – It was clear that Michael Jackson’s doctor was going to get the maximum four-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter before the judge even finished speaking. In a nearly half-hour tongue lashing, Dr. Conrad Murray was denounced as a … Continue reading →

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