Ikon Crime News

Thursday, January 27, 2011

A MASSIVE snowstorm put a crimp in travel plans for thousands of US air passengers and drivers, not even sparing President Barack Obama, who faced travel delays upon returning from a day trip to the US midwest.

RUG smugglers were caught on surveillance using a catapult to launch packets of cannabis across the border from Mexico to Arizona, KVOA Tucson News reported Wednesday. Read More:

US snowstorm cancels hundreds of flights

A MASSIVE snowstorm put a crimp in travel plans for thousands of US air passengers and drivers, not even sparing President Barack Obama, who faced travel delays upon returning from a day trip to the US midwest.Read More:

'Idol's' Milwaukee auditions showcase big talent

The second week of "American Idol" auditions started in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, home of season eight's Danny Gokey. Although bizarro Steven Tyler described one drawn-out vocal as squeezing "vanilla fudge in 'Eleanor Rigby' " -- huh? -- the talent that came through was quite good. Read More:

Southern Sudan open for business

Juba, in Southern Sudan, is likely to become the capital of Africa's 54th country, following a referendum for independence from the north.This potential new market for businesses is already attracting investors. Read More

Egypt unrest: ElBaradei returns as protests build

A Bedouin protester was shot dead in the Sinai region on Thursday, bringing this week's death toll to seven.There were also protests in the cities of Cairo, Suez and Ismailiya. Read More:

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic stuns Roger Federer

Novak Djokovic claimed his second successive Grand Slam semi-final win over reigning champion Roger Federer to reach the final of the Australian Open.The Serbian, who beat Federer at the US Open in September, saw off the 16-time Grand Slam champion 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 6-4 in the first semi-final in Melbourne. Read More: