Archive for February, 2008

Turkish troops withdraw from Iraq (AP)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

AP - Truckloads of weary and unshaven Turkish troops returned Friday from Iraq as Turkey ended an eight-day cross-border offensive against Kurdish rebels, meeting U.S. demands for a quick campaign.

Apartheid dead, but racism endures (AP)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

AP - It was shocking even for South Africa, the country that gave the world the word apartheid. Four young white men laughed as they duped five middle-aged black cleaners into eating what looked like dog food supposedly fouled by urine.

New Zealand teen charged in cyber crime (AP)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

AP - A New Zealand teenager allegedly at the center of an international cyber crime network appeared Friday in court where he was charged with computer hacking crimes.

Putin's legacy: A rigid political system (AP)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

AP - When Vladimir Putin was elected president in 2000, Russian television was a rough-and-tumble place, broadcasting fierce debates and biting satire. One by one, those programs were taken off the air.

Scarlett Johannson will date you for charity (Pity sex not included)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Scarlett Johannson could be yours for an entire evening. Provided you have a buttload of cash and win a charity auction on eBay. Scarlett goes up for bidding on Sunday, so start digging in those couch cushions. You'll get a chance to help those in need and possibly see some ...

Kim Kardashian helps the homeless

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Kim Kardashian gave a homeless man $20 outside the Gucci store yesterday. This would've been a nice humanitarian moment if, after the cameras were off, Kim didn't smother the man to death with her monster rack and take back the $20. The dude didn't mind though. He was going to ...

Britain: Harry's Afghan deployment over (AP)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

AP - Britain's defense chief decided Friday to immediately pull Prince Harry out of Afghanistan after news of his deployment was leaked, citing concerns that media coverage could put him and his comrades at increased risk.

Putin's legacy: A rigid political system (AP)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

AP - When Vladimir Putin was elected president in 2000, Russian television was a rough-and-tumble place, broadcasting fierce debates and biting satire. One by one, those programs were taken off the air.

Bomb kills 35 at Pakistan funeral (AP)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

AP - A suicide bomber attacked the funeral for a slain police officer in Pakistan's volatile Swat Valley, killing at least 35 people and wounding 62 others, police said.

Turkish troops pull out of Iraq (AP)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

AP - Turkey's military said Friday it has ended a ground offensive against Kurdish rebels in Iraq, but said that foreign influence did not play a role in its decision.