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| RyanAir CEO: Get Rid of Co-Pilots Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:06 -0500 He's already suggested coin-operated bathrooms and standing-room only on planes. Michael O'Leary's latest ideas: replacing co-pilots with a computer and training flight attendants to land planes. |
| Report: Iran Funding Taliban to Kill U.S. Troops Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:00:03 -0500 A report in London’s Sunday Times alleges Iran is paying Taliban militants $1000 for every U.S. soldier killed. |
| Afghan Government Intervenes in Kabul Bank Crisis Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:06 -0500 Amid growing panic and speculation, Afghanistan’s largest bank, Kabul Bank, could see larger involvement from the Afghan government. |
| Iranian Woman May Get Another Round of 99 Lashings Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:04 -0500 A woman in Iran who is awaiting the death penalty of stoning for extramarital relationships is now facing 99 lashes for indecency. |
| Tony Blair Heckled in Dublin Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:04 -0500 Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair kicked off his new book tour in Dublin, but was greeted by angry protesters hurling eggs and shoes. |
| Six Found Guilty in Portuguese Pedophile Case Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:01 -0500 What has become known as the 'Casa Pia' trial ended Friday as six of seven defendants were found guilty. The trail, named after the home where the abuse took place, is regarded as the country's longest running trial. |
| New Zealand Hit by 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:07 -0500 Christchurch, New Zealand's second-largest city, suffered a 7.1-magnitude earthquake early Saturday morning, local time. Two people were seriously injured, but no one was killed. |
| British Foreign Secretary Hague Denies Affair Claims Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:00:10 -0500 Foreign Secretary William Hague issued a statement denying claims he was involved in an "improper relationship" with special adviser Christopher Myers. |
| To Be Continued: Netanyahu, Abbas to Meet Again Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:00:07 -0500 Despite publicly expressing hope for successful peace talks, analysts are mixed as to whether the environment is right for Israeli-Palestinian talks. |
| Spanish Officials Uncover Male Sex Trade Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:01 -0500 Spanish police unveil a sex trafficking case in Spain, where the victims were Brazilian men, brought to Spain under the guise of a modeling agency, and then forced into the sex trade. |
| Tony Blair’s Memoir Hits Shelves, Critics Unimpressed Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:06 -0500 Former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s Memoir is expected to outsell any prior political memoir and benefit the troops. But critics say the book and the proceeds may not make the grade. |
| Restriction on U.S. Travel to Cuba Could be Eased Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:05 -0500 With legislation stuck in Congress, President Obama may issue an executive order to ease the 50-year-old travel ban to Cuba before Labor Day. |
| Rape Investigation of WikiLeaks Founder Reopened Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:02 -0500 The rape investigation against Wikileaks front man Julian Assange has been re-opened, with Sweden’s prosecutor saying there’s “reason to believe a crime has been committed.” |
| Video Shows Thai Teacher Caning Students Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:00:04 -0500 Students at a Catholic boarding school in Thailand secretly recorded video on their mobile phones of a teacher beating students with a cane. |
| Can Obama Admin. Negotiate Mideast Peace? Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:03 -0500 On Thursday, leaders from the Middle East will meet in Washington, D.C., to resume peace talks mediated by the United States. But many worry current Israeli-Palestinian tensions will prove too much. |
| Is Samsung Galaxy Tab an iPad Killer? Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:01 -0500 The Samsung Galaxy Tab is likely to be the first Android-based competitor in the marketplace to take on Apple’s iPad, and boasts some features the iPad cannot - like Adobe Flash. |
| Pakistani Fixing Scandal Rocks World Cricket Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 Britain's News of the World uncovered one of the biggest match-fixing scams in cricket history, catching Pakistani cricket players on video being paid to bowl no-balls. |
| Japanese Yen Skyrockets as Exports Take Hit Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 Japan tries to turn its economy around using stimulus spending and other incentives. At the same time, the yen is at a 15-year high against the dollar. |
| Drug Boss ‘La Barbie’ Captured Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 Mexican authorities have made a high-profile arrest in the capture of Edgar Valdez Villarreal, also known as “La Barbie.” The capture is being hailed as a victory for the Mexican government. |
| Pakistan Looks to U.S.-India Nuclear Pact Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:00:05 -0500 Pakistan tries to emulate U.S.-India nuclear deal by looking to China. India responded by attempting to block the deal with the help of the U.S. |
| Show of Force: China to Hold Drills in Yellow Sea Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:00:11 -0500 Chinese Navy conducts “live fire” exercises in response to joint U.S. South Korean military exercises in the East Sea. |
| Audit Suggests ‘Legacy of Waste’ in Iraq Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 A U.S. government watchdog says billions of taxpayer dollars gone to waste on incomplete or failed projects. |
| Amid Probe, Anger Over Botched Philippine Hostage Rescue Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:00:07 -0500 After eight Chinese tourists were killed during a hostage situation in Manila, the Hong Kong community is blaming Philippine officials. |
| Sleeping Volcano Erupts Unexpectedly Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:15:03 -0500 A volcano on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia erupts for the first time in more than 400 years, causing some to question whether the giant was properly monitored. |
| Tiger Cub Found in Luggage at Thai Airport Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:15:00 -0500 A drugged tiger cub was found in a checked luggage bag, leading some media outlets to question if exotic wildlife smuggling is a growing trend. |
| Japan Opens Execution Chamber to Media Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:04 -0500 Japanese journalists were taken on a tour of the chamber, the first time it has been opened up to the public. |
| Nigerian Pastors Torture Child ‘Witches’ Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:00:04 -0500 Nigerian children in poor areas are being labeled witches by pastors looking to extricate money from desperate parents. |
| UN: French Expulsion of Roma ‘Racist’ Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 France continues to face international consternation over what it calls the voluntary repatriation of illegal Roma. |
| Video Shows Trapped Miners' Lives Underground Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 More than two weeks passed since a Chilean mine shaft collapsed, trapping 33 workers—and Chilean officials are saying it could take up to four months before they’re rescued. |
| U.K. Immigration Poses Problem for Coalition Government Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:45:03 -0500 New figures from Britain’s Office for National Statistics suggest net migration soared more than 20 percent in 2009. So, what's behind the increase? |
| North Korea's Next Kim: Friend or Foe? Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:45:02 -0500 North Korea’s Kim Jong Il has tapped his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, as his successor, but what’s his motivation, and what does it mean for the rest of the world? |
| Motivation Behind Jimmy Carter's North Korea Visit Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:00:04 -0500 Carter is requested by North Korea to take back American Aijalon Mahli Gomes, but there may be other motives behind the visit. |
| 72 Bodies Found, Mexican Drug Violence Suspected Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:12 -0500 More than 70 bodies were discovered on a Mexican ranch just 100 miles from the U.S. border. Officials suspect drug cartel violence is to blame. |
| Analyzing Motivation Behind Iraq Bombing Attacks Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 Officials say a string of bomb attacks in Iraq were highly coordinated, sparking concern U.S. combat troops are drawing down too soon. |
| Woman Throws Cat in Trash Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 45-year-old Mary Bane was caught on camera throwing a cat into a trash can. Now she faces an investigation and death threats. What made her do it? |
| Analysts: Somalian Attacks a Sign of Long War Ahead Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:12 -0500 An insurgent attack in the Somali capital Mogadishu leaves more than 30 people dead, including six government officials. |
| EA's Medal of Honor Criticized for Taliban Player Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 UK Defense Secretary Liam Fox has called for an all out ban of a video game because it gives players the option of assuming the role of the Taliban against coalition forces. |
| Analyzing Danger in Iran's New Bomber Drone Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 Iran’s new unmanned aircraft has world leaders questioning the intentions of its President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. |
| Police Mishandling Blamed for Hostage Deaths Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 A hostage situation in the Philippines deteriorates on live TV, ending in the deaths of a handful of hostages and the gunman. Some question if the situation was mishandled. |
| Miners Could be Trapped Until Christmas Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 After nearly three weeks of searching, rescuers found 33 men trapped in a collapsed Chile mine. Now officials say it may take four months to get them out. |
| WikiLeaks Founder Charged, Then Cleared of Rape Charge Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:00:05 -0500 Swedish prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, on rape and molestation charges, but quickly withdrew it. |
| Van Gogh Painting Worth $50 Million Vanishes Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 Art thieves easily made off with the Van Gogh original 'Poppy Flower'. Now, questions abound about the museum's security, or lack there of. |
| Dirty Harry: The Psychic Croc Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 An Australian crocodile has a reputation of picking winners in hot races. Now he’s choosing the next Australian PM. And the winner is... |
| Wyclef Jean Tossed Out of Haiti Race Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 Hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean gets the boot from Haiti’s upcoming presidential race. There were problems with Jean’s residency. But could there be other reasons? |
| Israel and Palestine to Resume Peace Talks Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:00:05 -0500 After nearly a two-year hiatus, Israel and Palestine are headed back to the bargaining table, prompting speculation as to whether these talks will finally yield a compromise. |
| EU Delays Seal Trade Ban Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 The EU will suspend a ban on the import of seal products after protests from the Canadian government and a court appeal by Inuit hunters and traders. |
| Pakistan Accepts Indian Aid for Flood Relief Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 Pakistan has finally accepted $5 million dollars from India for flood recovery efforts, but only after facing pressure from the U.S. and U.N. |
| Australian Election Deemed Closest in Decades Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:00:11 -0500 Most polls indicate incumbent Labor Party Prime Minister Julia Gillard and conservative opposition candidate Tony Abbott are in a dead heat. |
| Lockerbie Bomber: One Year After Release Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 Questions remain one year after the man behind the Lockerbie bombing that killed 243 passengers was released |
| Australian Judge Orders Muslim Witness to Remove Burqa Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:00:04 -0500 A judge in Perth, Australia, has ruled that a Muslim woman must remove her niqab while testifying in a fraud case so the jury can see her facial expressions. |
| South African Workers' Strike Turns Violent Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 More than a million South African teachers, health care workers, and other civil servants went on strike Wednesday, shutting down hospitals and schools. |
| Explosion in China Kills Seven Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 Chinese officials say the explosion was no accident, but cannot rule it as an act of terrorism just yet. |
| Pakistan Aid in Short Supply Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 Despite devastating floods affecting as many as 20 million people, aid has been slow to arrive in Pakistan. Media outlets speculate on the reasons for the delay. |
| China Slams Pentagon Report Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 The U.S. Defense Department’s annual report on China’s military has drawn fire from Chinese officials, who say the Pentagon report exaggerates China’s military power and downplays its more peaceful intentions. |
| Scots Develop Biofuel from Whiskey Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 Scottish researchers have tapped into the UK’s $6.2 billion whiskey industry to produce a new biofuel that will power a car. |
| France to Deport Foreign Gypsies Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:05 -0500 The French government continues its crackdown on illegal gypsies and Roma, including the dismantling of 51 illegal camps. |
| Sudan Independence Vote Delayed Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 The commission in charge of the referendum, which would split Sudan in two, has called for a delay in the voting. |
| Ex-Israeli Soldier's Controversial Facebook Pics Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:11 -0500 The Israel Defense Force denounces former soldier Eden Aberjil's actions, but human rights groups say the pictures indicate a deeper problem within the Israeli army. |
| Bolton: Israel Should Attack Iranian Nuke Plant Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 Former U.S. ambassador to U.N. John Bolton said Israel has eight days to attack Iran’s nuclear plant to avoid nuclear catastrophe. |
| German Pop Singer on Trial for Infecting Man with HIV Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 Nadja Benaissa, a member of the band 'No Angels', is on trial for 'causing grievous bodily harm by having unprotected sex while knowingly suffering from HIV'. |
| Iran Announces Plans for Nuclear Plant Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 A Russian energy company will fuel an Iranian power plant which has many worried that Iran will try to make nuclear weapons. |
| U.S. Threatens to Withhold Weapons from Turkey Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 The U.S. is threatening to withhold weapons from Turkey if the country doesn’t change its stance on Israel and Iran. |
| China Tops Japan as No. 2 Economy Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:00:05 -0500 The latest GDP numbers are prompting the media to consider China's role in the world economy and what it means for the rest of the globe. |
| Gen. Petraeus Casts Doubt on Afghan War Deadline Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:00:04 -0500 General David Patraeus is on a media blitz, saying it is too soon to tell whether American soldiers will start to head home from Afghanistan by next July. |
| Burma to Hold First Election in Decades Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:00:02 -0500 Burma announced the country would hold its first election in two decades on November 7. But democracy advocates are already questioning the election's legitimacy. |
| India Threatens BlackBerry Ban Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 The Indian government is threatening to ban BlackBerry email and messaging services unless the phone company provides the government with secure access to them. |
| BAA Strike: Experts Fear Travel Chaos Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 British airport operator BAA has voted to strike over a pay dispute, but experts warn it could adversely affect Britain's economy. |
| Iraq 'Not Ready' for U.S. Withdrawal Until 2020 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 Iraqi army Chief of Staff, Babajer Zebari says Iraq won’t be ready for a complete U.S. withdrawal for at least another decade. |
| Russian Wildfires Approaching Chernobyl Site Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:00:04 -0500 According to Greenpeace, wildfires raging through Russia are headed toward the radioactive wasteland of Chernobyl. But Russian officials are downplaying any potential danger. |
| UN Appeals for $460 Million in Pakistan Aid Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 Aid groups warn charity groups linked to terrorist organizations could fill the void in Pakistan if the international community doesn't step in with more aid. |
| WHO: H1N1 Virus No Longer a Pandemic Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:00:12 -0500 The H1N1 swine flu pandemic has now officially ended, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). |
| Rwanda Election: Kagame Re-elected in Landslide Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 President Paul Kagame garnered 93 percent of votes, one of the most lopsided victories in history. But some media and human rights organizations are calling the election a sham. |
| Colombia and Venezuela Agree to Renew Ties Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 Two weeks after being on the brink of war, Colombia and Venezuela now have a renewed relationship. Many are questioning if the countries can maintain it. |
| Youngest Gitmo Detainee Faces Jury Pool Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 Jury selection for the first Guantanamo Bay trial has begun. Omar Khadr faces five charges, including killing a U.S. Special Forces soldier and assisting al-Qaida. |
| UN: Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan Highest Since War Started Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 The UN reports the majority of killings were from roadside bombings and airstrikes, and children took the biggest hit, with deaths up 55%. |
| Japan Apologizes to Korea for Colonial Rule Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 Japan extended an apology to Korea for treatment of the nation during colonial rule, but some think the statement isn't enough. |
| Netanyahu Defends Flotilla Raid Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:00:04 -0500 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla and accused Turkey of not doing enough to prevent the attack. |
| Massive Ice Island Breaks Off Greenland Glacier Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:00:04 -0500 The largest iceberg in decades, four times the size of Manhattan Island, broke off of the Petermann Glacier in Greenland. Scientists are unsure of how it will affect the environment and what caused it to break off. |
| Ten Medical Aid Workers Killed in Taliban Ambush Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 The group, which included six Americans, was killed while providing eye care to a remote region of Afghanistan. |
| Russian Man Dies During World Sauna Championships Sun, 08 Aug 2010 06:00:05 -0500 Russian Vladimir Ladyzhensky died while competing in the World Sauna Championships. Temperatures in the sauna reached a staggering 230 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| 'Mini Monet' Takes Art World By Storm Sun, 08 Aug 2010 06:00:04 -0500 Kieron Williamson, who just turned 8-years-old, is already being compared to some of the most famous artists of all time. |
| Japan Struggles to Locate its Centenarians Sun, 08 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 The government has been unable to locate 70 of the nation’s citizens believed to be 100 or older. |
| U.S. Attends First Hiroshima Memorial Ceremony Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 The United States sent an envoy for the first time to Hiroshima's 65th memorial ceremony but did not offer an apology. |
| Russian Grain Export Ban Sparks Price Concerns Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has banned exports of grain after the country's longest drought in 40 years, leaving analysts concerned over food prices. |
| Israel to Deport Children of Illegal Migrant Workers Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:00:04 -0500 Human rights groups are asking the Israeli government to reconsider the deportation of 400 children of migrant workers. |
| Tensions Linger After Israel-Lebanon Clash Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:00:03 -0500 Another Middle Eastern clash has occurred, this time over the ownership rights to a tree. As many as five people are being reported as dead. |
| Naomi Campbell Testifies in ‘Blood Diamond’ Trial Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:00:11 -0500 Supermodel Naomi Campbell has admitted in court that she received a gift of diamonds, possibly from the former president of Liberia, who is accused of fueling the conflict in Sierra Leone. |
| Winston Churchill Linked to Possible UFO Cover-Up Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 A new set of documents released by Britain’s Ministry of Defense links U.K. Prime Minister Winston Churchill to a UFO cover-up. |
| Wyclef Jean to Run for President of Haiti Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:00:02 -0500 Wyclef Jean has told Time that he will officially announce his candidacy to CNN. Some people are skeptical about his motives while others think he will win. |
| Sugarbabe: 'Negotiatied Infidelity' Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:00:12 -0500 In her book "Sugarbabe", author Holly Hill is preaching that healthy relationships require cheating. See what she argues, and how the media is reacting. |
| Treasury to Allow al-Awlaki Suit Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:00:11 -0500 Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki's existence on a CIA "Capture or Kill" list prompted two rights groups to challenge the constitutionality of having Americans on U.S. target lists. |
| Kenya Votes on New Constitution Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 Kenyans head to the polls to vote on a referendum on a constitution that addresses the nation’s corrupt political system. |
| UAE: BlackBerry a National Security Threat Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:00:03 -0500 Blackberry services stand to be banned from the UAE unless manufacturer Research in Motion allows the UAE government to access users’ encrypted messages. |
| Israel Agrees to U.N. Probe into Flotilla Raid Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:00:02 -0500 After mounting pressure, Israel has agreed to allow an international probe into the flotilla raid that killed nine Turkish activists in May. |
| Obama Reaffirms U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 President Obama promised to begin removing U.S. troops from Iraq this August, with a complete removal of all troops by the end of 2011. |
| Twitter Surpasses its 20 Billionth Tweet Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 Only four years since Twitter began, it has had more than 20 billion tweets, only five months after its 10 billionth tweet. |
| Wikileaks Unplugged: More Leaks on the Way? Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Military leaders say another leak would further compromise troop and civilian safety in Afghanistan. |
| Garment Workers in Bangladesh Riot for Higher Wages Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0500 In a country where the textile and clothing industry accounts for nearly 80% of its export income, dozens of factories have been closed as garment workers riot for higher wages. |
| Thousands Still Stranded After Pakistan Floods Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:00:02 -0500 Emergency workers are struggling to rescue thousands of Pakistan residents stranded in the worst floods in living memory. |
| Study: Romantic Comedies Can Ruin Real Relationships Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 Two new studies find that rom-coms have serious side effects on real romance. See what problems the movies create. |
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 08, 2010 is:
zenith • \ZEE-nith\ • noun
1 : the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the and vertically above the observer 2 : the highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body 3 : culminating point : acme
Example sentence:
"The race was either the nadir or the zenith of high jinks politics, depending on one's point of view." (Kathleen Parker, Charlotte Observer, June 14, 2010)
Did you know?
When you reach the zenith, you’re at the top, the pinnacle, the summit, the peak. "Zenith” developed from Arabic terms meaning "the way over one’s head," and then traveled through Old Spanish, Medieval Latin, and Middle French before arriving in English. As long ago as the 1300s, English speakers used "zenith" to name the highest point in the celestial heavens, directly overhead. By the 1600s, "zenith" was being used for other high points as well. As in our example sentence, "zenith" is often contrasted with "nadir." In celestial contexts, the nadir is the point that is vertically downward from the observer (imagine a line going through the earth from the observer's feet and out the other side into the sky). Figuratively, "nadir" simply means "the lowest point."