March 22, 2012

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Whitney Houston drowned accidentally; cocaine in her system

Whitney Houston drowned accidentally; cocaine in her system Thursday, March 22, 2012  Los Angeles Times Whitney Houston died as the result of drowning in what the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled as an accidental death. The coroner said heart disease and cocaine use were also factors in her death on Feb. 11. Cocaine was […]

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March 22, 2012

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Zimbabwe says plans $100 milion infrastructure bond

Zimbabwe says plans $100 milion infrastructure bond Reuters HARARE- Zimbabwe plans to float a $100 million bond to rebuild its dilapidated infrastructure as the country struggles to attract foreign investment, the finance minister said on Wednesday. Zimbabwe’s infrastructure, such as its roads, railways, dams and power plants, has been starved of finance due to a […]

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March 22, 2012

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Germany sells sub to Israel but warns on attacking Iran

Germany sells sub to Israel but warns on attacking Iran Reuters BERLIN- Germany said on Tuesday it will sell Israel a 6th military submarine and shoulder part of the cost, although it warned its ally that any military escalation with Iran could bring incalculable risks. German Defence Minister Thomas de Maiziere said he shared Israel’s […]

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March 20, 2012

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China’s rail expansion gets freen light

    China’s Rail Expansion Gets Green Light By Frank Holmes TheStreet.com NEW YORK (U.S. Global Investors) –China’s economic engines of growth have begun to accelerate again, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at the chart below. After approvals for new railroad projects spiked to a five-year high in the third quarter of 2010, […]

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March 20, 2012

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George Zimmerman defense releases bloody face photo in Trayvon Martin’s killing case

Updated: December 3, 2012 George Zimmerman defense releases bloody face photo Photo from night of Trayvon Martin shooting shows Zimmerman’s face bloodied. By Jeff Weiner, Orlando Sentinel George Zimmerman’s defense team on Monday released a higher-quality, color version of a bloody photo of Zimmerman’s face taken the night he shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The photo […]

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March 20, 2012

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Video: Europe without Christianity?

Europe without Christianity __________ Video: BBC News- Europe’s Christian Exodus ___________ Video: BBC News- Does Christianity have a future in England ___________

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March 20, 2012

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Once-burgeoning Latino population growth rate dips in many U.S. cities

  March 20, 2012 Once-burgeoning Latino population growth rate dips in many U.S. cities The downturn is ‘pervasive’ and could hurt future growth, but major metropolitan gateway areas are less affected, analysis of Census data shows. By Don Lee and Rebecca Trounson Los Angeles Times  Reporting from Washington and Los Angeles — For years, America’s […]

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March 19, 2012

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President Obama’s high-dollar donations lagging compared with the 2008 election

Obama’s high-dollar donations lagging Picking up the pace, President Barack Obama raised $45 million for his re-election bid in February, bringing his total to about $300 million for this election cycle, his campaign said Monday. In February and the average donation was about $59 for the entire election cycle. Nearly 98 percent of the donations […]

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March 19, 2012

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India, Africa aim for $90 billion trade in 3 years

India, Africa aim for $90 billion trade in 3 years AFP Indian and African leaders on Sunday agreed to sharply increase bilateral trade to $90 billion by 2015 as the two sides discussed potential deals. The South Asian country is aiming to boost its trade and diplomatic ties with Africa where China has already made […]

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March 17, 2012

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London 2012 athletes’ village unveiled

London 2012 athletes’ village unveiled Organizers hope proximity of village to West End will stop partying athletes disturbing sleep of those yet to compete Owen Gibson, Olympics editor The Guardian (UK) London 2012 organizers are hoping the proximity of the athletes’ village to the bright lights of the West End will help reduce the possibility […]

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