Ikon Crime News: 2011

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:

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic stuns Roger Federer

Volcano stops Jetstar flights to Bali

THE travel plans of hundreds of Australians have been thrown into disarray after an Indonesian volcano erupted, spewing a large cloud of ash into the air. Read More:

Aussie to be sentenced next week

AN Australian man awaiting sentencing on drug charges after being caught with almost four grams of cocaine in Bali is expected to learn his fate next week. Read More:

UndertakerJailed for Hiding 2000 Fetuses

A THAI court has jailed an undertaker for 20 years for helping to hide 2002 illegally aborted foetuses discovered in a Bangkok temple last year.Suchart Phumee was initially sentenced to two months for each of the corpses after pleading guilty to two charges of concealing the bodies and assisting illegal abortion clinics, state prosecutor Rucha Krairiksha said. Read More

Car Bomb at Funeral Kills 40 in Baghdad

A CAR bomb ripped through a funeral tent in a mainly Shi'ite area of Baghdad on yesterday, the deadliest in a series of attacks that killed at least 40 people. Read More:

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

UK secret service offered to help destroy Hamas, leaked papers claim

BRITISH intelligence agency MI6 offered to support the weakening Palestinian Authority in 2003 by jailing leading Hamas and Islamic Jihad figures to help crush the militant groups, leaked documents reveal.

After hacks, Facebook unlocks new security mechanisms

Facebook is adding new security features, which come after a pair of high-profile cracks in the site's defenses that surfaced this week. One new mechanism is called "social authentication." To combat spam and prevent strangers from weaseling into your account. Read More:

Former South African President Nelson Mandela hospitalized

Johannesburg (CNN) -- Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been hospitalized for "routine tests," his foundation said Wednesday. Read More:

Tunisia: Arrest warrant issued for ex-president Ben Ali

Lazhar Karoui Chebbi said the interim government had asked members states to work via Interpol to detain Mr Ben Ali, who fled to Saudi Arabia on 14 January.Read More:

Bronc Boosters give money away

Bronc Boosters give money away
Ray Conner Sports a Editor On Saturday evening at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella, the Bronc Boosters were giving away money. Read More:

New York City Jobless Rate Below 10 Percent

For the first time since August of 2009 New York’s unemployment rate fell below 10 percent last month. After a long recession, New York economy seems to be on a rebound now with this latest sign.Read More:

Rwanda is not ready for the medicine of democracy, says Kagame

Rwanda is not ready for the medicine of democracy, says Kagame
Paul Kagame, the only leader Rwanda has known since the end of the genocide, has said his country is not ready for the “medicine” of democracy ahead of elections in August.

Hezb-e- Islami destroys 3 US drones; Dunya News receives footage

Dun-ya News has received a footage, in which Hezb-e- Islamic has pulled down three US drones.
As per details, the Hezbollah-e- Islamic has claimed that during the month, it has destroyed 3 US drones. Read More:

Moscow: 36 killed, 131 injured in explosion

As many as 36 persons killed in an explosion caused by a suicide bomber at the international arrivals hall of Moscow's airport on Monday. According to law enforcement sources, the mid-afternoon explosion at Domodedovo Airport may have been caused by a suicide bomber. Read More:

Blast traps at least 30 in Colombian coal mine

FOUR miners were killed and 13 trapped after an explosion in a coal mine in northeastern Colombia, the mayor of the town of Sardinata said today.
Another six persons were injured and taken to hospital, according to Mayor Yamile Rangel, who had originally said 30 miners were trapped.

Ikon Crime News: Foreign men must buy brides apartments

Foreign men must buy brides apartments

ANY foreign man seeking to marry in Tajikistan will now have to provide an apartment for his bride, according to legal changes introduced today.

Turkish man seeks protection from sex-mad wife, Germany

A DESPERATE Turkish man living in Germany has turned to the police for protection from his insatiable wife's constant demands for sex, authorities said yesterday.

Moscow bombers planned New Year's Eve attac

SUICIDE bombers behind the attack on Russia's main airport had planned a devastating New Year's Eve attack, but failed when the device went off prematurely, it has emerged.

Blast traps at least 30 in Colombian coal mine

FOUR miners were killed and 13 trapped after an explosion in a coal mine in northeastern Colombia, the mayor of the town of Sardinata said today. Read more:

Worldwide internet users reaches 2bn

THE number of internet users worldwide has mushroomed to reach the two billion mark, the head of the UN's telecommunications agency, Hamadoun Toure, said today.

Ikon Crime News: A dam breaking in Egypt

Ikon Crime News: A dam breaking in Egypt: "Today Egypt experienced the largest since January 1977, when cuts in government food subsidies saw hundreds of thousands of Egyptians pour..."

A dam breaking in Egypt

Today Egypt experienced the largest since January 1977, when cuts in government food subsidies saw hundreds of thousands of Egyptians pour into the streets in an uprising that shook the government of then President Anwar Sadat. Read More:

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Ikon Crime News: While the world watched the J-20 test, China was '...

Ikon Crime News: While the world watched the J-20 test, China was '...: "NOW China's got a secret space plane. At least, that's if you believe the internets, of which four of their 255 million..."

While the world watched the J-20 test, China was 'deleting posts about a space fighter'

NOW China's got a secret space plane. At least, that's if you believe the internets, of which four of their 255 million websites are fairly crackling with the news that China's not taking the US domination of space lying down.

Ikon Crime News: US shares flat as earnings disappoint

Ikon Crime News: US shares flat as earnings disappoint: "S share indexes finished about where they started today after a round of disappointing corporate earnings and another drop in home prices...."

US shares flat as earnings disappoint

S share indexes finished about where they started today after a round of disappointing corporate earnings and another drop in home prices.
Trading was muted ahead of President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech, in which he was expected to outline a plan to reduce the deficit.

Ikon Crime News: World needs food system overhaul - report

Ikon Crime News: World needs food system overhaul - report: "THE world needs fundamental changes to the global food system to feed the expanding population, according to a British government report o..."

World needs food system overhaul - report

THE world needs fundamental changes to the global food system to feed the expanding population, according to a British government report on how to feed the planet until 2050.

Governments must take action to change dietary habits, cut waste, reduce subsidies and embrace genetically modified food, said the Global Food and Farming Futures report.

Ikon Crime News: Russian bombing: 8 foreigners among 35 dead

Ikon Crime News: Russian bombing: 8 foreigners among 35 dead: "RUSSIA'S Emergencies Ministry says eight foreign citizens, including two Britons, are among the 35 people killed in a suicide bombing at M..."

Russian bombing: 8 foreigners among 35 dead

RUSSIA'S Emergencies Ministry says eight foreign citizens, including two Britons, are among the 35 people killed in a suicide bombing at Moscow's busiest airport.
One of the two Britons has been named as Cousland Gordon Campbell.

Ikon Crime News: Worldstarhiphop

Ikon Crime News: Worldstarhiphop: "Latest News: Worldstarhiphop: 50 Cent Claims To Have WorldStarHipHop Seized, 50 Cent Takes Credit For Shutting Down Worldstarhiphop.com. R..."

Worldstarhiphop

Latest News: Worldstarhiphop: 50 Cent Claims To Have WorldStarHipHop Seized, 50 Cent Takes Credit For Shutting Down Worldstarhiphop.com. Rapper 50 Cent from the tweet he sent to his million and took the praise of 3,888,543 WorldstarHipHop.com shutting down of popular urban site. Read More:

Ikon Crime News: Egypt protests: Three killed in 'day of revolt'

Ikon Crime News: Egypt protests: Three killed in 'day of revolt': "Jon Leyne says the anger of protesters took police by surprise (The mobile phone footage in this video was sent to the BBC by members of t..."

Egypt protests: Three killed in 'day of revolt'

Jon Leyne says the anger of protesters took police by surprise (The mobile phone footage in this video was sent to the BBC by members of the public)

At least three people are reported to have been killed during a day of rare anti-government protests in Egypt.

In Cairo, where the biggest rallies were held, state TV said a policeman had died in clashes. Two protesters died in Suez, doctors there said.
Thousands joined the protests after an internet campaign inspired by the uprising in Tunisia.

US soldier develops iPhone app to target the Taliban

AN iPhone app that tracks down the Taliban has been developed by a US soldier who put $26,000 of his own money into the project.

Ikon Crime News: Bomb kills nine in southern Thailand

Ikon Crime News: Bomb kills nine in southern Thailand: "A BOMB struck restive southern Thailand on Tuesday, killing nine villagers and injuring another two, police said, in the latest violence t..."

Bomb kills nine in southern Thailand

A BOMB struck restive southern Thailand on Tuesday, killing nine villagers and injuring another two, police said, in the latest violence to hit the insurgency-wracked region.

Ikon Crime News: Berlusconi attacks TV host for 'whorehouse' sex sc...

Ikon Crime News: Berlusconi attacks TV host for 'whorehouse' sex sc...: "ENRAGED Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, hounded by the media over allegations of orgies and prostitutes, has ranted live on abou..."

Berlusconi attacks TV host for 'whorehouse' sex scandal show

ENRAGED Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, hounded by the media over allegations of orgies and prostitutes, has ranted live on about "whorehouse television" obsessed with the sex scandal.

Ikon Crime News: Bombs hit 2 Pakistani cities, killing 12

Ikon Crime News: Bombs hit 2 Pakistani cities, killing 12: "TWO suicide bombers struck the Pakistani cities of Lahore and Karachi within two hours overnight, killing at least 12 people and wounding ..."

Bombs hit 2 Pakistani cities, killing 12

TWO suicide bombers struck the Pakistani cities of Lahore and Karachi within two hours overnight, killing at least 12 people and wounding more than 70, officials said.

Ikon Crime News: Bulgarian, Greek police break up baby trafficking ...

Ikon Crime News: Bulgarian, Greek police break up baby trafficking ...: "BULGARIAN and Greek police have arrested 14 people who allegedly trafficked newborn babies to Greece, Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan ..."

Bulgarian, Greek police break up baby trafficking ring

BULGARIAN and Greek police have arrested 14 people who allegedly trafficked newborn babies to Greece, Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov said yesterda

Ikon Crime News: UK claims first map to identify 'Australia' made b...

Ikon Crime News: UK claims first map to identify 'Australia' made b...: "AUSTRALIANS may claim it to be the nation's 'birth certificate' but that does not mean English authorities are going to be handing it over..."

UK claims first map to identify 'Australia' made by Matthew

AUSTRALIANS may claim it to be the nation's "birth certificate" but that does not mean English authorities are going to be handing it over easily.

A campaign has been launched to take ownership of the first map to use the name "Australia", which is currently located in the archives of the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) in Taunton, Somerset.

Ikon Crime News: Jackson's doctor pleads not guilt

Ikon Crime News: Jackson's doctor pleads not guilt: "MICHAEL Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death. Dr Con..."

Jackson's doctor pleads not guilt

MICHAEL Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death. Dr Conrad Murray entered the plea today at his arraignment in Los Angeles Superior Court, where he was previously ordered to stand trial after a preliminary hearing of prosecution evidence.

Ikon Crime News: Ikon Crime News: Crematorium to heat swimming pool...

Ikon Crime News: Ikon Crime News: Crematorium to heat swimming pool...: "Ikon Crime News: Crematorium to heat swimming pool: 'A BRITISH local council is planning to use excess energy from a crematorium incinerato..."

Ikon Crime News: Crematorium to heat swimming pool

Ikon Crime News: Crematorium to heat swimming pool: "A BRITISH local council is planning to use excess energy from a crematorium incinerator to heat one of its swimming pools, it emerged toda..."

Crematorium to heat swimming pool

A BRITISH local council is planning to use excess energy from a crematorium incinerator to heat one of its swimming pools, it emerged today, but critics slammed the proposals as "sick". The council in Redditch, a town near Birmingham in central England, said the measure would help reduce its carbon footprint.

Ikon Crime News: Sydney 'second least affordable city'

Ikon Crime News: Sydney 'second least affordable city': "HONG KONG has the world's least affordable housing, according to an international survey, a finding likely to stoke anger among residents ..."

Sydney 'second least affordable city'

HONG KONG has the world's least affordable housing, according to an international survey, a finding likely to stoke anger among residents already fed up with runaway property prices.

Ikon Crime News: Egyptian protesters take to the streetcione

Ikon Crime News: Egyptian protesters take to the streetcione: "PROTESTS by thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Egypt's capital are turning violent with police firing tear gas and a water cano..."

Egyptian protesters take to the streetcione

PROTESTS by thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Egypt's capital are turning violent with police firing tear gas and a water canon to disperse the crowds. Protesters attacked the water canon truck, opening the driver's door and ordering him out of the vehicle.

Ikon Crime News: Obama to call for five-year freeze

Ikon Crime News: Obama to call for five-year freeze: "PRESIDENT Barack Obama will call for a five-year freeze in non-security, discretionary spending during his State of the Union address, a W..."

Obama to call for five-year freeze

PRESIDENT Barack Obama will call for a five-year freeze in non-security, discretionary spending during his State of the Union address, a White House official said.

The official says the proposal will be part of the president's plans to reduce the deficit that he will outline in today's prime television time address. Read More:

Ikon Crime News: Life sentence for Guantanamo detainee

Ikon Crime News: Life sentence for Guantanamo detainee: "THE first Guantanamo detainee to be tried in a civilian court has been sentenced to life in prison. A federal judge in ..."

Life sentence for Guantanamo detainee

THE first Guantanamo detainee to be tried in a civilian court has been sentenced to life in prison.
A federal judge in Manhattan imposed the term today on 36-year-old Ahmed Ghailani of Tanzania.

Ikon Crime News: Surfer rescued by Australian

Ikon Crime News: Surfer rescued by Australian: "Breaking News: HOSPITAL officials say a surfer who nearly drowned after being pummeled and washed through rocks by a big wave is expected ..."

Surfer rescued by Australian

Breaking News: HOSPITAL officials say a surfer who nearly drowned after being pummeled and washed through rocks by a big wave is expected to recover.
A Stanford Hospital spokesman today upgraded 30-year-old Jacob Trette to fair condition three days after he nearly droned.Mr Trette was rescued by an Australian firefighter, Russell Ord, who was on a jet ski taking photographs Sunday when a large group of waves known as a "freak set" caught surfers who were too close to shore. Read More:

Ikon Crime News: JIM THORPE

Ikon Crime News: JIM THORPE: "Latest News: “JIM THORPE” Best of 2010: PROFESSIONAL GOLFER JIM THORPE RELEASED FROM PRISON. He was imprisoned since April. 2010. Re..."

JIM THORPE

Latest News: “JIM THORPE” Best of 2010: PROFESSIONAL GOLFER JIM THORPE RELEASED FROM PRISON. He was imprisoned since April. 2010. Read More:

Ikon Crime News: Sanchez Picks Nose Video

Ikon Crime News: Sanchez Picks Nose Video: "Latest News: Mark Sanchez Picks Nose, Wipes It On Teammate Mark Brunell During Jets-Steelers Game (VIDEO). QB Adds To Growing List of New..."

Sanchez Picks Nose Video

Latest News: Mark Sanchez Picks Nose, Wipes It On Teammate Mark Brunell During Jets-Steelers Game (VIDEO). QB Adds To Growing List of New York Jets Controversies. First, the country of AFC Championship Game between the New York and a flock of Pittsburgh Steelers, they carried off of chambers CBS quarterback Mark Sanchez in the nostrils of a flock of picking the sidelines. Until on the Steelers towards a region of the Red nose pierced with a CBS Sanchez and wiped the hand of teammate Mark Brunell. Quarterback knowledge of the back of to the other.Read More:

Ikon Crime News: Oscar Nominations

Ikon Crime News: Oscar Nominations: "Latest Showbiz News: The Oscar nominations are as upon this, and you wonder, full of snubs. Diff is the greatest thing clear one: “incepti..."

Oscar Nominations

Latest Showbiz News: The Oscar nominations are as upon this, and you wonder, full of snubs. Diff is the greatest thing clear one: “inception” director Christopher Nolan, eight thousand each move, the renowned, even Best Film, Best Director, the nomination does not score. Mila Kunis, Michael Douglas, Ryan GOSLING and all the rings of the critics of gold out of the pre Globes noms, and the scrutiny is expected in the the head.Read More:

Ikon Crime News: Academy Award Nominations 2011 Announced

Ikon Crime News: Academy Award Nominations 2011 Announced: "Latest Showbiz News: Academy Award Nominations 2011 Announced : Academy Award nominees’ reactions to nods. There are named and full of Osc..."

Academy Award Nominations 2011 Announced

Latest Showbiz News: Academy Award Nominations 2011 Announced : Academy Award nominees’ reactions to nods. There are named and full of Oscar Hypocrisie, you wonder day. Of one is the greatest thing I discover that which was received Diss “director of the Christopher Nolan, eight thousand each move, the famous, Best Film, Even so, their titles are not of gold, Best Director, Score Mila Kunis, Michael Ryan GOSLING noms to find fault with all Douglas ex is expected in the Bullets out of the aforesaid And they shall bring unto the rings of the swarm of glory shall she not all the name of the country . Read More:

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