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US tornado damage could cost $2bn
The tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb killing 24 people and destroying as many as 13,000 homes may have caused $2bn in overall damage, officials said. Oklahoma Insurance Department spokeswoman
The Worst Holiday: New Year’s Eve Is Over-hyped and Anti-Climactic
New Year’s Eve is the worst holiday. On Christmas gifts are exchanged, carols sung, and peace and goodwill extended toward all humankind. Done right, Thanksgiving includes a Turducken, traditional sides, and pie.
Fatal shooting in New Jersey
At least three people, including a gunman, have been killed in a shooting in New Jersey, US, police and law enforcement officials say. Friday’s incident happened inside Pathmark supermarket in Old Bridge,
Syrian forces launch ground assault in Aleppo
The Syrian army has launched a ground assault on the northern city of Aleppo, sparking fierce clashes with opposition fighters in the frontline district of Salaheddine. “The army is advancing from west
Clinton due in Egypt for talks with Morsi
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is due to arrive in Egypt for talks with the country’s new president, Mohamed Morsi, the country’s first ever under free elections. Clinton’s talks with
Syrian activists claim ‘rockets rain on Homs’
The besieged Syrian city of Homs came under the heaviest bombardment in a month, activists have reported, as the head of the United Nations monitoring mission in the country said the violence
Why the World Needs America
By ROBERT KAGAN History shows that world orders, including our own, are transient. They rise and fall, and the institutions they erect, the beliefs and “norms” that guide them, the economic systems
Unrest Flares Ahead of Greek Vote
ATHENS—Simmering discontent among Greek politicians on Friday tested a deal reached just a day earlier to support austerity policies demanded by the government’s international creditors, unnerving investors seeking assurance that Greece will
Romney wins Nevada Republican caucuses
Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney has easily won Nevada’s presidential caucuses, further taking command of the party’s race to pick a challenger to President Barack Obama.
Alarm over Sudan oil crisis
South Sudan has said it will not restart oil production unless Sudan accepts a list of demands amid worries that the issue will spiral out of control.
Israel, Iran and the US: Axis of instability
Cairo, Egypt – In Iran, it doesn’t take much to capture the interest of “terrorists”. The pursuit of a career in material sciences, for instance, is enough to animate their small minds.
Cain endorses US Republican hopeful Gingrich
Former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain has endorsed Newt Gingrich’s bid for the White House, just days ahead of the crucial Florida primary.
What You Can Learn From Mitt’s Tax Return
By LAURA SAUNDERS How did they do it? That is the question many Americans are asking of Mitt and Ann Romney’s 2010 tax bill, disclosed on Monday evening. While the couple paid
U.S. Not Seeking Military Bases in Southeast Asia
Associated Press WASHINGTON — The United States wants a greater military presence in Southeast Asia but does not seek permanent bases anywhere in the region, the chief of the Pacific Command said.
Iran to continue trust-building with IAEA
Ahead of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegation’s visit to Iran, an Iranian lawmaker says Tehran will continue to pursue the confidence-building policy in its cooperation with the agency.
US boosts bunker busters to target Iran
War planners at the Pentagon are stepping up efforts to make the largest conventional bomb more powerful in order to use against Iranian nuclear facilities.
Nigerian sect storms police station in Kano
Nigeria’s Kano state has been shaken by more than an hour of gun battles during which armed men suspected of being members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, attacked a police station,
Sudan looks to soothe oil dispute with South
Sudan will release loaded oil tankers it had detained in its port, in an effort to end a dispute over oil payments with South Sudan, a Sudanese official has announced.
Greece ‘will not discuss’ EU budget control
Greece will not cede control over its budget to the European Union as has been proposed by Germany as a condition for a second bailout, Greek government sources have said.
Livingston, Moffett, Podesta Egyptian lobbying contact ended
By JOHN BRESNAHAN | 1/27/12 9:26 PM EST Updated: 1/28/12 1:54 PM EST Three top U.S. lobbyists have ended their lucrative contract representing the Egyptian government, the latest fallout from a Dec.
Dems bash, bank secret cash
In recent days, Obama released an ad blasting “secretive oil billionaires” for attacks on him, Nancy Pelosi unveiled a campaign slogan, calling for “a new politics free of special interest influence,” and
Quick Tips For Making Healthy Food Choices
Vegetables, fruits, and grains are normally low in fat and have no cholesterol. Most are great sources of dietary fiber, complex carbs, and vitamins. The American Heart Association recommends that you eat
Tips To Help Keep Your Kids Eating Healthy
Fast food is a big part of modern life these days, making it very hard to teach a child how he or she should eat healthy. The cheapest and easiest foods are
10 Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips
Grocery shopping is something we all have to do, even though choosing the right foods can be very hard indeed. To assist you with your healthy grocery shopping, the tips below can
Making The Right Healthy Food Choices
Eating healthy is something we all would like to do, although it can be hard. In order to eat healthy, you must first make the right food choices. Eating healthy is all
Keeping Healthy Fat Intake Down
This information is aimed at helping you to reduce your fat intake. The average individual eats too much fat, a factor that’s linked to a variety of health problems, including cancer. Diets
8 Healthy Breakfast Tips
A lot of studies and research has shown that kids who eat breakfast perform better in school and have a healthier diet. Eating breakfast will help promote the proper growth and maximize
How To Help Fight Stress With Healthy Eating
Whenever we get too busy or stressed, we all tend to make poor food choices that will actually increase stress and cause other problems. To get the most of your healthy eating
