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Kessler and Ward Both Make Weight and Are Ready For Battle

Both Mikkel Kessler and Andre Ward make weight for their super middle weight WBA title fight taking place Saturday night in what is their first appearance in the Showtime Super Six World Boxing Tournament.
Nov 21, 2009 by  Jay Hova in Sports

Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu found in UK patients

Five people at the University Hospital of Wales' unit for severe underlying health conditions have developed a form of swine flu that does not respond to Tamiflu.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Heidi Lowry in Health

Grassroots organisations to visit the Scottish Parliament

On Nov. 21, the Scottish Parliament will be hosting a conference for local community groups. Over a hundred voluntary and charity organisations will attend the event.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Maciej Lewandowski in World

European Union President, Foreign Policy Chief selected

After weeks of speculation on who the top front-runners were for the top two posts in the European Union, officials made their final decision on who would be its President and Foreign Policy Chief.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in World

More Robots Being Sent To Afghanistan To Defeat Roadside Bombs

The number of portable robots deployed in Afghanistan is set to increase with the British Ministry of Defence ordering devices that can operate in caves, courtyards and which can help dismantle Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
Nov 20, 2009 by  Christopher Szabo in World

Norwegian scientists discover more virulent H1N1 mutation

Norwegian scientists working with H1N1 swine flu samples have discovered a mutated form of the virus and have expressed concerns over the highly virulent nature of the newly discovered strain.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Michael Krebs in Health - 1 comment

World's top military leaders to meet in Nova Scotia

Canada will play host to the world's most powerful military figures this weekend in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They will discuss global security, nuclear weapons and foreign policy.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Kevin Jess in World - 1 comment

Susan Boyle's new album breaks Amazon records

Susan Boyle, who became famous overnight after her appearance on Britain's Got Talent, has broken the record for CD pre-orders on Amazon. The album will see its release on Monday in the UK and is entitled "I Dreamed a Dream."
Nov 20, 2009 by  Jane Fazackarley in Entertainment

Lab-grown Meat Could Solve Multiple Problems

Stem cell research has recently headed in innovative directions. Earlier this month scientists announced they had grown rabbit replacement penile erectile tissue. Now the idea of growing meat in the laboratory without animals is being proposed.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Bob Gordon in Science - 6 comments

Naomi Klein re-releases 'No Logo' 10 years later

Naomi Klein has announced a new release of her bestselling book “No logo.” The book includes an extended new introduction, covering the Wall Street bailout and the rise of the most powerful brand in the world – the Obama Brand.
Nov 19, 2009 by  Maciej Lewandowski in Arts - 2 comments
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