Space walks completed by astronauts
A couple of spacewalking astronauts have been working outside the International Space Station and they were able to complete their mission’s first spacewalk today (Feb. 28) despite a some problems where the orbiting lab’s robotic armhad was shut down . Astronauts Steven Bowen and Alvin Drew from Discovery shuttle, were outside the space station managing […]
Latest news: Libya getting closer to civil war
BENGHAZI, Libya — Colonel Muammar el-Gadhafi’s troops started to fight back on three fronts on Monday; they were using fighter jets, special forces units and regular army forces in an escalation of fights that sent Libya closer to civil war. The attacks by the Gadhafi’s forces on an oil refinery in parts of Libya and […]
New research: Risk Cancer cut with Higher Vitamin D Intake
Accoroding to the latest research it has been shown that taking far more vitamin D than initially thought to be enough. New daily doses could be in a range of more than 4000 IU “We found that daily intakes of vitamin D by adults in the range of 4,000-8,000 IU are needed to maintain blood […]
Protests in Croatia ended with violent clashes
Something that has started as a peaceful protest of Croatian veterans swithched to be violent when a group of younger anti-government protesters started a with the police in Croatia’s capital Zagreb on Saturday. According to reports Twelve civilians and 21 police officers were injured as police used batons to stop hundreds of protesters with torches, […]
Protests in Oman growing
Demonstrators started to block roads and got involved with police on Monday in Oman. This usually quiet oil-rich country along the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, has three-day-old protests where they are asking for political changes and living conditions to improve. According to witnesses in Sohar and news agencies, in the city of Sohar, […]
Latest news Oscar winners 2011
The most waited event in the film industry took place on February 27 and here are the details on the latest winners at 83rd night’s annual Academy Awards. Despite the fact that there were many talented actors, actresses, directors and producers, only the best of the best for 2011 will forever be remembered as Academy […]
Djokovic beat Federer in Dubai
Dubai Djokovic have continiued his winning streak against Roger Federer beating him in the final game in Dubai, and improving his postition on a worlds ATP ranking to number 2. Djokovic won a straight-sets semifinal win over Federer en route to his second Grand Slam championship in Melbourne, and dominated again in Dubai to improve […]
Protesters ready to enter Tripoli
Opposition troops are almost at the doorstep of Libya’s capital Tripoli hopping to acheive goal of forming an alternative government by Sunday emerged in Benghazi, the uprising’s stronghold to the east. At the same time forces loyal to Libyan colonel Muammar Gadhafi, keep to maintaining their hold over Tripoli, creating heavy casualties. Journalists who are […]
Breaking news 3 killed in Tunisia fights
It has been reported on Saturday that in fights between Tunisian security troops and youths rioting in central Tunis 3 people were killed. About 12 had been wounded in the fights, which occurred after a riot organized by loyalists of ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. It was said that about 100 people had been […]
Latest news: Yement protests biggest yet
In last few weeks, Yemen has seen daily protests, inspired by similar movements in Egypt and Tunisia. Saleh, a key ally in the U.S. campaign against the al-Qaeda , has promised to step down after national elections in 2013, but protestors are not willing to wait; they want him to step down immediately. According to […]
iPad 2 against Motorola Xoom
Motorola Xoom’s sales will likely Apple’s iPad 2 get introduced on March 2, reporters agree. The Motorola’s Xoom performed very well against the iPad in starting tests. Motorola Xoom has been unviled at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 6 where top executives from Google, Motorola and Verizon Wireless demonstrated the 3D and other graphical […]
Latest news: Libya hit with more violence
More than 1,000 people have been killed in fights in recent days, and everybody is calling for an immediate resolution to the problems. Gunfire could be heard during the night in Libya’s capital, tension heading into the morning air Saturday as a Moammar Gadhafi tries to preserve his fourty years of power. It seems that […]