Give me Liberty, or else.

100,000 protest for press freedom in Rome

The masses gathered today in Rome to protest for the freedom of the press! "Accusations of an anti-Berlusconi bias have spiked since Rai 2 twice invited to its studios a call girl who claims to have accepted money to spend the night with the prime minister.

Federal Reserve scandal bigger than ACORN

Just what exactly have they done with our money?

Turkey urges China to stop 'assimilation' of Uighurs

Turkey speaks out on the rising death toll in China.

PricewaterhouseCoopers hit by racism claim

40 million pounds might make these pigs shut up for good! At first she was told she had a great chance to become a partner but they made it clear that was not their intentions when they started to give her secretarial work....

Gordon Brown regime is 'chaotic', says minister

Lord Malloch-Brown, a politician against secrecy? I've heard that before...

Kennedy's White House lover to break 40-year silence

Mimi is publishing her book concerning her affair with JFK when she was a White House Intern. "Ms Mercandetti, who was herself a White House intern under Gerald Ford, said the book would be a "woman's coming-of-age story" -"

Obama Declares to Africa: End Tyranny, Corruption

Obama spoke to a large crowd during his visit to Africa, saying:

President Obama expresses 'deep concens' about Iran election

Obama's viewpoints are expressed as Iran's Guardian Council announced a "partial recount" of the presidential election results that are being widely held as fake.

Amnesty International cites 'shocking' beating of Iran protesters

Sadly I am not as shocked as AI... I hope the violence ends but I hope their words are heard.

Saucy spill causes traffic chaos

A cider and vinegar marinade spaghetti sauce spills over highway causing a very sticky situation, pass the bread sticks please!!

"India is safer than any other country"

I am sure it is very dangerous in India right now, but they do bring up some interesting points in the debate over the travel advisory issued by the United States, stating:

Seattle bank accused in massive Ponzi scheme

A large scheme involving a Seattle-based bank and Indonesian investors for a whopping $175 million.

Jordan warns of a new war if Obama does not act quickly

King Abdullah II of Jordan interviewed by David Gregory And he had some interesting things to say..... "GREGORY: Bottom line on this, do you think you can defeat an enemy like Al Qaida without resorting to what some people would consider torture?

US interpreter who witnessed torture in Iraq shot herself with service rifle

She killed herself two years ago, this is the first I've heard of it. "They refused to say what interrogation she objected to, and maintain that all documents relating to methods used at Tal-Afar have been destroyed." But assuming something along the lines of....

Eight swine flu cases identified in U.S.

Let's hope its just like the outbreaks in '76 and '88 that just 'disappeared'

Sen. Casey: Target 11 Story Exposed Security Problem

Yeeeeaaah, I'd say there is a security problem. First it was Marine One (the Presidential fleet of helicopters) and now plans for the Pentagon's $300 billion Joint Strike Fighter Program? And all the plans were found at an IP address in Iran.....yikes...

India listens after a child bride says 'I won't.'

Good for her and her friends! They wants to stay in school, and she very adamant about her education. Now I just want to do a little research on this "National Child Labour Project" she wants to be a part of...

POLL: Are you an Eary Bird or a Night Owl??

I am a serious Night Owl, I stay up extremely late. I feel like I do my best work at night, have the best ideas and the least distractions. I really found this study interesting, and thought I might ask my Newsvine community what they think.

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US to issue 'prison abuse' photos

published 4 minutes ago... The Pentagon is about to release "hundreds" of photographs showing the alleged abuse of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan, US officials say.

FBI Spyware Could Look Like Your Average Trojan

Just another reason to be thankful for the FOIA!!! I've searched for the Wired article, all I can find is this blog which might be it....

New revelations about Three Mile Island disaster raise doubts over nuclear plant safety

So the government says no one was hurt....

Vinod Khanna's parliament questions cost 13 mil each

Actor-MP Vinod Khanna's each question in parliament has cost a whopping 13 million of public money. This has been revealed by a civil watchdog, Punjab Election Watch (PEW), in information compiled about all 13 members of parliament from Punjab.

Tricky Course Lies Ahead for Browner on the Environment

Congress is expected next week to begin debating proposals to institute a system that would compel businesses to buy permits to emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

Australia 'needs more jets, troops'

Australia needs an army of 12 battalions, up to 200 advanced combat aircraft and 18 submarines to prepare for future strategic challenges including the rise of China, a new study warns.

Migrant ring leader jailed

The leader of a human smuggling syndicate Salam Awang, 62, was sentenced to six years' jail on Wednesday after he was convicted of five charges of engaging in a conspiracy to convey illegal immigrants from Malaysia to Singapore.

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