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Saudi Arabia Arrests 18 On Spy Charges

Saudi Arabia Arrests 18 On Spy Charges

Saudi Arabia has arrested 18 people out of which two were foreign nationals, one an Iranian and one a Lebanese on grounds of spying. This Tuesday, Mansour al-Turki spokesman for the Interior Ministry said on state television that 18 arrests were made under the suspicion of spying for another country. The identity of the 18 men wasn’t revealed as investigations […]

Xi Jinping Meets US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew

Xi Jinping Meets US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew

The new president of China, Xi Jinping, promised to work with the United States. He also acknowledged the differences between Washington and Beijing. The comments of the newly-installed president were made during his meeting with Jack Lew, the Treasury Secretary of the United States at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. He indicated […]

Ponzi Scheme Paid For Couple’s Personal Expenses

Ponzi Scheme Paid For Couple’s Personal Expenses

A Ponzi scheme allowed a couple from West Roxbury to enjoy a Bahamas vacation as well as give the mistress of the husband an apartment, and paid for gambling losses worth hundreds of dollars. The indictments charge Steven and Lori Palladino with loan-sharking, making false corporate book entries and larceny. The husband was set to […]

United States Will Increase Missile Interceptors In Wake Of North Korean Threats

United States Will Increase Missile Interceptors In Wake Of North Korean Threats

The United States have increased their security by adding a number of missile interceptors on the Pacific Coast line in bases located in California and Alaska. The additional security comes after the last series of threats made by North Korea who seem to be poised to develop their nuclear arsenal regardless of the economic sanctions […]

Saudi Arabia Reports SARS-like Virus Victim

Saudi Arabia Reports SARS-like Virus Victim

The World Health Organization revealed that the SARS-like virus that affected the Middle East and Britain has struck again, this time in Saudi Arabia. The total number of victims who died from the mysterious illness has now reached nine. The health ministry of Saudi Arabia informed the UN agency that the new victim, a 39-year-old […]

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Progress As FAA Approves Battery Changes

Boeing Makes Progress As FAA Approves Battery Changes

The much troubled new Boeing 787 Dreamliner seems to have taken a big step towards returning to the sky, as this Monday the Federal Aviation Administration or FAA agreed to approve the changes suggested to the battery system that has been causing a lot of trouble for the airplane. The decision comes after Boeing proposed […]

Falkland Islands Referendum Shows Diplomatic Closeness Towards UK

Falkland Island Referendum Shows Diplomatic Closeness Towards UK

A referendum carried out last week in the Falkland Islands showed a massive support for the Island to remain in the United Kingdom. The vote seems to not be enough for the enthusiastic Islanders as they have also started a diplomatic offensive in the United States and the world to gather support for their cause. […]

Hewlett-Packard Board Issues Statement Against Allegations

Hewlett-Packard Board Issues Statement Against Allegations

The board of Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) defended itself from allegations of lack of leadership and errors in judgment. It also said that changing the board will only weaken it. A letter released before the March 20 annual meeting indicated that there were positive results on its finances and that the foundation set the company for a […]

Protests Flare Up In Egypt After Court Decision On Soccer Riot Case

Protests Flare Up In Egypt After Court Decision On Soccer Riot Case

This Saturday Cairo was the scene of more protests as a court in the Egyptian capital reconfirmed 21 death sentences and gave out harsh jail sentences to close to two dozen people that participated in a series of deadly soccer riots. Seventy-four soccer fans, most of whom supported Al-Ahly died in the 2012 riot in […]

North Korea Given New Sanctions By The UN

North Korea Given New Sanctions By The UN

New sanctions that were aimed at limiting the missile and nuclear ambitions of North Korea were imposed by the United Nations. China indicated that it was supporting the full implementation of the measures. Even as tensions remained high, Kim Jong-un dropped in on frontline military units. The latest measures by the UN Security Council include […]

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