International

Family drug cartel leader arrested in Tijuana, Mexico
26/10/2008 05:00
The head of a major family drug-dealing cartel in Tijuana, a city bordering the United States which is plagued by rampant gang violence, has been arrested, police said Sunday. Federal policemen stand next to drug cartel leader Eduardo Arellano Felix in the...
Former U.S. President Clinton to campaign with Obama
26/10/2008 05:00
With only 10 days before the Nov. 4 election day, U.S. Democrats are pushing forward with party’s unity by adding former President Bill Clinton’s popularity to its presidential candidate Barack Obama’s campaign, according to a TV report on Sunday. U.S....
Scientists grow purple, cancer fighting tomato
26/10/2008 05:00
British researchers announced Sunday that they had found a purple tomato genetically engineered to contain nutrients more commonly seen in dark berries helped prevent cancer in mice. British researchers announced Sundaythat they had found a purple tomato...
Salmonella outbreak sickens 32 people in Los Angeles
25/10/2008 05:00
The number of people sickened by a salmonella outbreak has risen to at least 32 in Los Angeles, health officials said on Friday. (File Photo) Ten children and five adults have been hospitalized and are recovering from their illness, according to the Los...
Chinese Premier: co-op needed to deal with global economic problems
25/10/2008 05:00
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks at a press conference at the end of the 7th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Beijing, Oct. 25, 2008. Confidence, cooperation and responsibility are the keys to finding a solution to the global financial meltdown, Chinese Premier...
Yahoo to build new data center in Nebraska
25/10/2008 05:00
Internet giant Yahoo Inc. announced on Friday an at least 100 million U.S. dollar project to open a new data center in the state of Nebraska. The headquarters of Yahoo Inc. is pictured in Sunnyvale, California, May 5, 2008.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) It will...
Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother shot dead at home
25/10/2008 05:00
The mother and brother of singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson were found shot dead Friday at a South Side home, Chicago, according to media reports Saturday. Jennifer Hudson arrives during the “Sex And The City” movie premiere at Radio City Music...