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Agassi dampens his reputation »
TENNIS champion Andre Agassi’s admission that he used crystal meth during his decorated career has certainly done more harm than good to his formerly reputable career. As much of a champion he is, Agassi who recently released his new autobiography ‘Open’, disclosing some hidden truths, makes you wonder what benefit it is coming out with [...]
The cruelest act for parents »
IMAGINE being a mother of a newborn that you thought had died but was still alive. Three doctors and a nurse have been arrested for allegedly selling newborns after telling mothers the babies had died in Mexico City. The scheme was uncovered after one of the women learnt her baby was alive and had been [...]
Indonesia needs to become less corrupt »
AFTER the Schapelle Corby saga, Australians had reason to think that Indonesia was littered with corruption despite whether Corby was right or wrong. Visits to Bali and other places in Indonesia show locals selling drugs on the streets to tourists, yet tourists in possession of drugs themselves end up in the nastiest of nasty cells. [...]
Balloon Boy Saga a Hoax »
The controversial ‘balloon boy’ saga has intensified this week with Colorado officials accusing the family of staging the runaway helium balloon event as a publicity stunt. The whole issue began last week when six year-old, Falcon Heene, was believed to have been trapped inside a giant helium balloon when it was cut free. The experimental [...]
Plymouth Bus Stop Splashing »
A Youtube clip of two English hooligans using their car to spray a group of school kids has exploded onto the internet, creating an online craze, and opening a potential law suit.
Twenty20: Death of Test Cricket? »
In a world dominated by pace, immediacy and urgency, we are often forgetting the simple pleasures of taking our time in life. Long walks down the beach, long sit down lunches and long, relaxing conversations with those close to you, are slowly being phased out
West Indonesia in Ruins After Earthquakes »
Indonesia is in ruins tonight after two major earthquakes struck the western island of Sumatra in the space of 24 hours. The first quake, which hit the region’s capital city Padang, measured 7.6 on the Richter scale, killing hundreds of people and leaving the area in ruins.
Tsunami Kills More Than 100 in Samoa »
A series of devastating tsunami’s has crashed into the pacific island nations of Samoa today, killing more than 100 people and leaving many injured. The powerful tsunamis were triggered after an earthquake in the Pacific Ocean reached a magnitude of 8.3 on the Richter scale, 125 miles from Samoa at 6.48pm.
Irans Missile Testing Sparks Global Debate »
Iran has regained the global spotlight after test-firing its most advanced long-range missiles which are capable of causing catastrophic destruction. The new missiles are capable of carrying a warhead and striking Israel, and have the potential to reach Israel and US bases in the Gulf.
Phillipines Floods: Death Toll Rises »
The Indonesian city of Manila is preparing itself for more bad news today as the death toll from the weekends water floodings continues to rise.