White House says decision to delay meeting between Obama, Dalai Lama mutualOctober 6th, 2009 White House: Delay of Dalai Lama meeting mutualWASHINGTON — The White House says the decision to delay a meeting between President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama was mutual. The Tibetan spiritual leader is in Washington to receive an award, but won't meet with the president.
AP Sources: Obama administration seeks delay in military commission trials of Gitmo detaineesSeptember 16th, 2009 AP Sources: Delay sought in Gitmo trialsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is seeking another two-month delay in a handful of key military commission trials of terrorism detainees at Guantanamo Bay. The previous delay granted in six commission cases ends Thursday.
'Foreigners only' French restaurant draws flak in IslamabadSeptember 5th, 2009 LONDON - A French restaurant in Pakistan's capital Islamabad has drawn severe flak after it put up a notice saying 'foreigners only'. Islamabad police said it has also received complaints regarding such notice being put at the front window of the Cordon Rouge restaurant, which is situated close to embassies and government buildings in the city's heavily guarded diplomatic enclave.
Phoenix pastor who prays for Obama's death faces flakSeptember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Protestors have started voicing their opposition outside the congregation of a Phoenix-based pastor, who tells his parishioners that he prays for President Obama's death. Phoenix-based Pastor Steven Anderson attracted widespread attention after he delivered a sermon titled, "Why I Hate Barack Obama," and encouraged his parishioners to join him in praying for the president's death.
US asks Pak to continue Waziristan offensiveAugust 9th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - In a bid to ensure that Islamabad doesn't call off or delay its military offensive in Waziristan following the reported death of Baitullah Mehsud, the United States has told Pakistan to continue fighting the war on terror in the tribal areas. "The Obama administration is pleased over the death of Baitullah Mehsud, but it is against any decision by Islamabad to delay the South Waziristan offensive for long or call it off," The Nation quoted a diplomatic source, as saying.
Fresh aftershock jolts quake-hit Chinese provinceJuly 13th, 2009 KUNMING - A moderate aftershock jolted south China's Yunnan province early Monday after an earthquake hit the area Thursday evening and damaged 625,000 houses. The 4.7 magnitude quake rocked Yao'an county at midnight and lasted about 10 seconds.
Michael Jackson's death is the second biggest Internet story of the 21st centuryJuly 10th, 2009 LOS ANGLES - Pop singer Michael Jackson's death is officially the second biggest internet news story of the 21st century, according to figures published Thursday. Only Barack Obama's election to the White House eclipsed the King of Pop's dramatic passing away.
Here's how much 'cool' Obama and his White House staff earnJuly 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - While Barrack Obama's job as the President of the United States earns him a cool salary of 400,000 dollars, his top White House staffers are also not doing too badly with almost half of the presidential income, a new list has revealed. A White House list sent to Congress revealed salaries of 487 "White House Office" staffers-capped at 172,200 dollars, the Chicago Sun Times reports.
Michael Jackson's death excessively covered, think most AmericansJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Two thirds of Americans are of the view that late King of Pop Michael Jackson's death has been excessively covered by the media, according to a survey. Conducted by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, the survey saw 1,000 people being questioned between June 26-29.
Tree falls on White House's North Lawn during afternoon stormJune 10th, 2009 Storm knocks over tree at White HouseWASHINGTON — Strong winds have knocked down a tree on the White House's North Lawn. The tree appeared to have been snapped off near its base during a storm Tuesday afternoon.
German artist sparks controversy exhibiting corpses having sexMay 7th, 2009 LONDON - Controversial German anatomy artist Gunther von Hagens is once again facing flak for unveiling a work showing two corpses having sexual intercourse. The artwork will be part of von Hagens' latest plastination exhibition 'Cycle of Life' in Berlin.
Jacko's eldest son to make stage debut with dadMarch 31st, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson, who is set to make a comeback with his London O2 Arena, will be introducing his eldest son Prince Michael I, who will make his stage debut at the concert. The 12-year-old, who has been masked for his most of his life, will be unveiled to audiences, as Michael wants him to carry on his father's showbiz family tradition.
Multiple surgeries preventing Jacko's voice to hit high notesMarch 27th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has had so many cosmetic surgeries that he might face difficulty opening his mouth wide enough to hit the high notes when he kicks off his London comeback tour. And producers fear that the erstwhile King of Pop might have to compromise on his voice while belting out hits, because of his multiple surgeries.
Chris Martin struggling to get tickets for Jacko's London gigsMarch 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is struggling to get tickets for Michael Jackson's London gigs. The rocker - who is married to Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow - is a massive fan of the 'Thriller' hitmaker.
Jacko's comeback tour in tickets rowMarch 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Promoters of Michael Jackson's comeback gigs are threatening to sue a ticket agency for allegedly selling prized seats to another company. AEG Live teamed up with Viagogo to market premium price packages for the highly anticipated shows at London's O2 Arena.
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