Brad Pitt & Amitabh in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Next

If it happens, it would be nothing less than a casting coup! According to the grapevine, Vidhu Vinod Chopra wants to rope in superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Brad Pitt for a new international project! Read more

Gov’t Clamps Down on Business Centers in Freetown

Due to years of indebtedness in the form of taxes to government, several business centers have been ordered closed in the Sierra Leonean capital, Freetown. Read more

Fatality Rates Increase with Repeal of Helmet Laws, MU Study Finds

Since 1975, more than 100,000 motorcycle riders in America have died in crashes. The majority of states required motorcycle helmets in 1975, but today, only 20 states have universal helmet laws that require all riders to wear helmets, 26 states have partial coverage laws (usually only for young riders), and four states have no helmet laws. A recent study by a University of Missouri professor found that the motorcyclist fatality rate has increased in states that repealed their universal helmet laws during the past decade. Read more

Iraq: Al-Qaeda Killing Field Found Near Farming Village

Villagers digging in an abandoned pomegranate orchard in the Diyala River Valley have unearthed the remains of at least 52 people murdered by Al-Qaeda in Iraq during its two-year reign of terror in the area. Read more

International Observers Fear Over “delayed” Zimbabwe Election Results

International observers for the weekend election in Zimbabwe have expressed fears over the delays in announcing the official poll result. Representatives of the world media in the UK are equally worried by the “no comment approach” adopted by the Zimbabwean High Commission in London. Read more

University of Massachusetts Signs Groundbreaking Agreement with China

The University of Massachusetts today announced the signing of an agreement that places it on course to become the first foreign university approved to offer online education courses and degree programs in China. Read more

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