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Spy Who ‘Saved the World’ Dies Age 71

Former Lieutenant-Colonel István Belovai, who revealed the existence of a widespread spy-ring within NATO to the US government and reportedly prevented a Soviet attack on Western Europe, has died aged 71.
Nov 7, 2009 by  Christopher Szabo in World

Kate Beckinsale reveals the cold, hard facts behind Whiteout Special

Braving sub-zero temperatures to film the action-packed, psychological thriller Whiteout, the native Londoner gained a whole new respect for the cold. The former Underworld star recounts her icy experiences in the glacial wilderness of Manitoba, Canada.
Sep 11, 2009 by  Earl Dittman in Entertainment - 3 comments

Russian submarines discovered in waters 200 miles off U.S. coast

Two Russian nuclear submarines are discovered patrolling in waters off the eastern coast of the United States, a move that is seen as a throwback to cold war tactics.
Aug 5, 2009 by  Michael Krebs in World - 9 comments

WWE Hall-of-Famers showdown in cold war

They might both be wrestling legends, but it appears that Ric Flair and Bret "The Hitman" Hart are fueling their disputes with words rather than fists these days. Flair was recently interviewed in Canada where he described Bret Hart as a "nobody".
Jul 30, 2009 by  David James Young in Sports

After Two Diplomats Expelled, NATO-Russia Tensions Heat Up

After the expulsion of two Russian diplomats over allegations of spying, tensions between Russia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) could start brewing up. In a sense, it is reigniting a throw down since the Cold War.
Apr 30, 2009 by  Can Tran in World

Opinion: Is Russia assassinating its political opponents from Chechnya?

The Russian bear is back and is flexing its muscles as only it can. For those who thought that Russia was about to go into hibernation after the Cold War was over, the events of the last nine months have shown that the opposite is true.
Apr 2, 2009 by  Julian Worker in Crime

Cold War Vintage Plutonium Discarded At Dump

Dr. Strangelove lives.The A-Bomb enthusiast would be happy to know the nuclear bomb thing has caught on so widely that discarded weapons grade plutonium litter the landscape. We're not there yet but the incident sure raises some ricklish questions.
Mar 2, 2009 by  Lenny Stoute in Science - 4 comments

Scientists Decode Cold Viruses

This discovery is far from nothing to sneeze at. Could a cure for the common cold be in the near future for rhinovirus sufferers?
Feb 12, 2009 by  Paul Bright in Health

Honoring the Last to Die Crossing the Berlin Wall

On February 5 a service was held at Berlin's Chapel of Reconciliation to commemorate the last person to die attempting to cross the Berlin wall.
Feb 8, 2009 by  W.V. Fitzgerald in World - 2 comments

Tim Hortons and Cold Stone to blend up to 100 stores

Tim Hortons, Canada’s largest restaurant company and the ice cream chain Cold Stone Creamery are planning to create 100 co-branded stores in the U.S. They are looking at expanding their sales throughout the day.

Driving can be affected by cold and flu

Research carried out by a UK insurance firm has found that having a bad cold or flu can significantly affect a driver’s responses
Feb 1, 2009 by  Naved Akhtar in Health

Missing Child Tangena Hussain's Case Is Cold

Where is Tangena Hussain? The toddler was last seen October 2, 2008 in Hamtramck, Michigan. Since that time police say they are looking at a cold case.
Jan 13, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Crime - 1 comment

Study: Getting 8 hours of sleep prevents common cold

Not looking to live your life in a bubble or wearing a medical mask in order to prevent illness? A new study says if you get your sleep, you lower your risk of the common cold. Immunity impacts health, sleep impacts immunity and now there is proof.
Jan 13, 2009 by  Nikki Weingartner in Health - 4 comments

Cold Ointments may pose Serious Child Health problem

Do the cold ointments pose a danger to the health of children? According to a new study that appeared in the journal, Chest, they do.
Jan 13, 2009 by  Bodhisattva Banerji in Health - 3 comments

Skier Loses Pants: One Very Cold Misadventure

In keeping with that old adage about losing one’s shirt, this unfortunate skier took it a few steps further. Read on for the bare, embarrassing and very cold facts.
Jan 9, 2009 by  M Dee Dubroff in Lifestyle - 4 comments

Opinion: Russia Moves to Weaken EU Economy by Stopping all Gas Shipments

In the height of winter, Russia has ceased all gas shipments to Europe through the Ukrainian pipelines. Some countries have been forced to close schools and factories to try to preserve enough gas to heat homes and keep people from freezing to death.
Jan 7, 2009 by  Brad Sylvester in World - 2 comments

Toronto gets ready for Extreme Cold

The city of Toronto is starting the year 2009 on an extreme cold weather alert. As 2008 ended, Toronto was issued with a fresh extremely cold weather alert.

Opinion: Indo-Pakistan war is an unaffordable luxury

Going to war will help the terrorists’ cause. What purpose will it serve? It will lead to destruction, loss of lives and livelihood and give rise to hatred. History tells us that war wounds take a long time to heal. There are no winners.
Jan 2, 2009 by  Armstrong Vaz in Health - 2 comments

Secret Files Show Britain Feared Getting Crushed By Soviet Union

Today, secret British files were released by the National Archives. They reveal that Britain was in fear of getting crushed by the USSR.
Dec 30, 2008 by  Can Tran in World

Opinion: A Long, Cold, Harsh Winter Awaits Toronto Sports Fans

Winter has arrived in Toronto. The kind of cold that chills you to the bone. And with it, the realization that as sports fans in this great, but frigid, city, our nuclear winter is upon us. It's the perfect storm.
Dec 9, 2008 by  Nawest Vazquez in Sports - 2 comments
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