Airlines halted hundreds of flights on Tuesday after a plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland blew over Britain, even forcing US President Barack Obama to revise his travel plans. More: continued here
Read More »New VC of Kashmir University appointed
Srinagar, May 24 (PTI) Dr Talat Ahmad, a professor at the department of Geology in Delhi University, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of University of Kashmir.A communique from the state Governor”s office today said the new VC is expected to take charge of the post early next …
Read More »Indonesia’s ruling party axes ‘corrupt’ treasurer to save face
Jakarta (The Jakarta Post/ANN) – In a face-saving move, Indonesia’s ruling Democratic Party finally decided to discharge Muhammad Nazaruddin from his position as party treasurer after a wave of damaging graft allegations were thrown at him. More: continued here
Read More »Is Home Ministry just post office, asks BJP
New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) BJP today demanded the resignation of Home Minister P Chidambaram for the goof-up in India”s most wanted list and wondered whether his Ministry was “just a post office” to pass on any list that was provided to it.”Is Home Ministry just a post-office that it …
Read More »30,000 could face charges over Twitter
LONDON, May 24 (UPI) — Experts said a British judge’s attempts to press criminal charges against a journalist for a Twitter post could lead to charges against 30,000 other people. More: continued here
Read More »Hannacroix post office on possible closure list – Catskill Daily Mail
Hannacroix post office on possible closure listCatskill Daily MailNEW BALTIMORE — Residents by the dozens turned out for a meeting held, ironically, at St. Patrick's Hall, Ravena, for information about the proposed closing of the Hannacroix Post Office on Route 9W just north of Route 51. … More: continued here
Read More »La Cosa Nostra: These days in Philly, no big thing?
AS HE LEFT the U.S. Attorney’s Office in 2007, renowned mob prosecutor Barry Gross spiked the football – right in the faces of all the South Philly wiseguys he’d put behind bars. More: continued here
Read More »Stewart Co. Hammered By Possible Tornado, 30 Homes Destroyed
Stewart County Emergency Management Agency officials report at least 30 homes destroyed in the community of Big Rock as well as a post office and fire station. More: continued here
Read More »Hannacroix post office on possible closure list
NEW BALTIMORE — Residents by the dozens turned out for a meeting held, ironically, at St. Patrick’s Hall, Ravena, for information about the proposed closing of the Hannacroix Post Office on Route 9W just north of Route 51. More: continued here
Read More »Harold Camping a No-Show to Family Radio Office on Monday Morning
Doomsday preacher Harold Camping was a no-show at his Family Radio office in Oakland, Calif., Monday morning despite comments Sunday that he would come to work and give a public statement on his wrong rapture date prediction. More: continued here
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