Beleaguered British Prime Minsiter Gordon Brown, under pressure to quit from members of his own party, was bracing himself for a potential new wave of troubles Sunday as counting began in European Elections. Voting in the UK is expected to be dominated by dissatisfaction with Brown’s Labour government and its handling of the economic crisis and a recent scandal over politicians’ expenses. Brown’s authority suffered heavy blows last week as he was forced to reshuffle his Cabinet following the resignation of several key Cabinet ministers, some of whom urged him to step down.
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Police chief hurt, bodyguard killed in Iraq suicide attack
A security guard for a provincial police chief was killed Saturday in a suicide bombing in western Iraq, state-run media reported. Seattle-based mega-yacht rental business CEO Expeditions usually charges around $100,000 a week to charter their 100+ foot yachts, however, they have introduced a deal waiving the charter fees — so guests will only need to pay for the running of the vessel.
Price of luxury mega-yacht lifestyle plummets in recession
A U.S. company is offering a rare chance to holiday on a mega-yacht once used by a Hollywood star and her husband — and thanks to the recession it’s actually affordable
40 years after Manson murders, a bid for parole
The woman who stabbed pregnant actress Sharon Tate to death will be considered for parole from prison a month after the 40th anniversary of the killings that cast a shadow of fear over southern California. Susan Atkins, 61, has been denied parole in 17 previous hearings, but the former “Manson Family” member now is terminally ill with brain cancer and is paralyzed. Charles Manson used his hypnotic powers to direct Atkins and other “family” members to kill seven people, including the pregnant Tate, in a two-night rampage that terrorized the city of Los Angeles, California, in August 1969.
Hookers for Jesus founder, Christian rocker wed in Vegas
She was a call girl working the streets of Sin City. He’s a guitarist in a heavy metal band.
Obama at Buchenwald: A Message to Those Who Forget, or Deny
When it comes to humanity’s darkest moments, time is both a blessing and a curse. Firebombed cities get rebuilt.
In Germany, Obama cites family tie to Buchenwald camp
President Obama spoke emotionally Friday about his great-uncle’s role in liberating the German concentration camp at Buchenwald, noting that "it was a memory burned in him for quite some time." Obama is to visit the camp Friday afternoon.
Iran’s Presidential Debate: Will Ahmadinejad’s Attacks Backfire?
Iran’s voters had been anticipating a heated discussion in their country’s first-ever presidential candidates’ debate, but even then, Wednesday night’s showdown between incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and moderate challenger Mir-Hossein Moussavi was a rough-and-tumble affair that exceeded expectations. And the new season of televised politics could get even nastier
Obama’s speech draws mixed reviews in Middle East
Israelis and Palestinians had one thing in common Thursday: They hung on every word in President Obama’s wide-ranging speech on U.S.
Obama Offers New Partnership Between the U.S. and Muslim World
Grounding himself in verses from the Koran, President Barack Obama on Thursday promised the Muslim world a new partnership with the U.S.