30 plus works including Picasso, Matisse stolen

"Several artworks including Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse have been stolen from an exhibition at a small gallery in Berlin’s Wilmersdorf district." " The etchings, prints and sculptures included “Profil au fond noir,” a 1947 work by Picasso; “Nude in a rocking...

Deadly Ski Accident puts German Politician Dieter Althaus in Coma

"Dieter Althaus, the governor of the eastern German state of Thuringia, was rushed to the hospital with a fractured skull on Thursday after a skiing accident. The woman he collided with died on the way to the hospital.""Dieter Althaus, the 50-year-old governor of the eastern...

Paris, 4 robbers disguised as women, snatch 85 million Euros Jewelry from Har...

Cash stripped thieves turn to old "rob some jewels" Harry Winston jewelry Champs-Elysees Christmas presents on the fast Track. All time record high Jewel theft at Paris, Harry Winston jewelry store near the...

West Hollywood Dermatologist Indicted

Looks like a silly West Hollywood dermatologist wanted to shoot up his patients with unapproved drugs.  What do you think?" December 19, 2008 (by Otto Smyth) According to reports by injury lawyers in Los Angeles, a popular West Hollywood dermatologist David Cary...

45% Suspect Obama Team Involved in Blagojevich Scandal

"Forty five percent (45%) of U.S. voters say it is likely President-elect Obama or one of his top campaign aides was involved in the unfolding Blagojevich scandal in Illinois, including 23% who say it is Very Likely. Just 11% say it is not at all likely, according to a new...

Report Blames Rumsfeld for Detainee Abuses

"Report Blames Rumsfeld for Detainee Abuses By SCOTT SHANE and MARK MAZZETTI Published: December 11, 2008 WASHINGTON — A report released Thursday by leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee said top Bush...

Accord on North Korean Nuclear Program May Elude Bush

Yet another stall in a number of stalls.. Only a matter of time until disaster strikes... " WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Bush administration signaled Thursday that it may not be able to reach an agreement with North...

Mich. medical pot law now in effect amid questions

"- Medical marijuana became legal in Michigan on Thursday, but smoking a joint could still get a patient arrested because the regulations needed to protect them won't be ready for months. The law approved by voters...

Giants make Edgar Renteria their new shortstop

" Edgar Renteria is back in the National League, where he thinks he belongs.Renteria became the second free agent to join the San Francisco Giants in two days, receiving an $18.5 million, two-year contract Thursday...

Banks face pressure on rate cut

"Banks and building societies are coming under increasing pressure from MPs to pass on the latest cut in interest rates to their mortgage customers. Some of the major lenders made an immediate decision to pass on the...

Senators grill auto CEOs, eye GM-Chrysler deal

Most interesting... I don't quite follow the concept... Not that business minded... Maybe Hillary Clinton could provide a better "legal" aspect to this."WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chief executives of General...

Official: Pakistan group leaders linked to attacks

A bomb disposal squad officer, center, takes a suspicious box to the police station after diffusing a bomb at Chhatrapati Shivaji train station in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Police on Wednesday...

In Bad Economy, Charities Need Bailout Too

Food Banks, Other Nonprofits Struggle To Cope With Rising Demand As Donations Decline. This creates a pause for thought. One can only begin to imagine how the economy effects those who depend on charity for...

US investigators head to India to probe attacks

" The United States is sending investigators to India to help unravel who was behind the terrorist attacks that targeted largely foreigners in the commercial and tourist center of Mumbai. Three Americans are confirmed among those injured. The State Department urged...

France Gives Painting Seized by Nazis to Charity

The conclusion of a seven decade trip of a wonderful painting."PARIS — The Henri Matisse painting "Le Mur Rose" was once seized by Nazis. As of Thursday, it belongs to a charity that supports Israeli...

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