Archive for May, 2009

A female North Korean soldier guards the banks of the Yalu River near the Chongsong county of North Korea opposite the Chinese border town of Hekou, northeastern China's Liaoning province, May 31, 2009.REUTERS/Jason LeeReuters - North Korea could test-fire this month a long-range missile designed to strike U.S. territory and may also be gearing up for skirmishes with the South around their disputed sea border, South Korean news reports said on Monday.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Al-Qaeda Seen as Shaken in Pakistan

Written by on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 in Latest News.

Drone-launched U.S. missile attacks and Pakistan’s ongoing military offensive in and around the Swat Valley have unsettled al-Qaeda and undermined its relative invulnerability in Pakistani mountain sanctuaries, U.S. military and intelligence officials say.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

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LOS ANGELES ? Eminem apparently has flown the coop from the MTV Movie Awards after a close encounter with Sacha Baron Cohen.

In character as flamboyant fashion reporter “Bruno,” Baron Cohen flew in above Sunday’s award show audience on a wire _ and in a pair of feathery white wings and his rear end mostly exposed.

But the comedian crashed into an overhead obstacle, and he was lowered into the audience _ right into Eminem’s lap, his bare hindquarters in the rapper’s face.

Eminem seemed visibly upset at the mishap. Or was it a joke he was in on?

The rap

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

MTV Shows UPDATE: Perez Hilton is now hearing that the whole thing was staged. What’s the best way to get on Eminem’s bad side? Well - if you’re Bruno, just get your naked rear in his face. During tonight’s broadcast of the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, actor Sacha Baron Cohen (promoting his movie about an Austrian fashionista) flew in from the rafters on on a …

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

First Trailer For New Moon - Love It or Leave It?

Written by on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 in Latest News.

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! Robert Pattinson and the rest of the New Moon cast just unveiled this brand new movie trailer at the MTV Movie Awards. The 15-second teaser wasn’t enough for most of you, so check out the full trailer below and tell us - love it or leave it?

First Trailer For New Moon - Love It or Leave It?

Love it - It looks even better than Twilight. I can’t wait!

Leave it - I still don’t see what the fuss is all about.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Reuters - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner pledged the Obama administration was committed to cutting its huge deficits as quickly as it can, but faced shelling out tens of billions more to support General Motors as it prepared to file for bankruptcy on Monday.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

AP - Eminem apparently has flown the coop from the MTV Movie Awards after a close encounter with Sacha Baron Cohen.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

AP - North Korea has transported its most advanced missile, believed to be capable of reaching Alaska, to a launch site on its west coast near China, news reports said Monday.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

An icon collapses as GM declares bankruptcy Monday (AFP)

Written by on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 in 245149.

An advertisement for General Motors is displayed near the company's headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. General Motors will declare bankruptcy Monday, marking the end of an era of American manufacturing dominance as what was once the world's largest corporation collapses under the weight of its mistakes and debts.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Spencer Platt)AFP - General Motors will declare bankruptcy Monday, marking the end of an era of American manufacturing dominance as what was once the world’s largest corporation collapses under the weight of its mistakes and debts.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Clinton welcomes new US talks with Cuba (AFP)

Written by on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 in 245151.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) receives a gift from Salvadorean children in traditional dress upon her arrival at El Salvador International Airport in Comalapa, south of San Salvador. The United States welcomed Cuba's decision to hold talks on migration and direct mail service, but said it must still improve human rights before its isolation can be fully ended.(AFP/Yuri Cortez)AFP - The United States welcomed Cuba’s decision to hold talks on migration and direct mail service, but said it must still improve human rights before its isolation can be fully ended.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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