allvoices - http://www.allvoices.com/ en-us Canada airlines try to ward off legislation on fliers' rights Toronto: A passengers' bill of rights has made the agenda north of the border. The CBC reports "Canada's four largest airlines are proposing their own passenger bill of rights to counter a private member's bill that calls for stiff penalties... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3300648 Tue, 26 May 2009 04:49:14 -0700 NKorea says it has conducted a second nuclear test Seoul: North Korea announced Monday that it successfully carried out a second underground nuclear test, less than two months after launching a rocket widely believed to be a test of its long-range missile technology. North Korea, incensed by U.N. Security... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3292012 Sun, 24 May 2009 22:01:22 -0700 Fund Raising for IDP's in Pakistan on Peak Islamabad: Under the supervision of Ch.Mushtaq Educational Society (C M E S ) Regd in Rawalpindi, Pakistan is raising funds internationaly and within Pakistan. This organization is led by a great social worker localy. It is been runned by some... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3257646 Wed, 20 May 2009 04:23:33 -0700 Australian Shepherd adpoted kittens Sydney: An Australian Shepherd has been hailed as a maternal icon in the US after she adopted a litter of orphaned kittens. Six-year-old Lakota is the Nesseth family's sole surviving pet after their cat was hit by a car only... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3195814 Tue, 12 May 2009 06:07:25 -0700 Sun Micro: We may have broken U.S. anti-bribery law San Jose: Sun Microsystems may have broken anti-bribery laws with its actions in an unspecified location outside the United States, a revelation that would-be acquirer Oracle. knew about before inking its $7.4 billion takeover deal. It's unclear what Sun's admission... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3185141 Sun, 10 May 2009 21:57:20 -0700 Pakistan defeats India and qualifies for semi Finals Kuala Lumpur: Pakistan defeats India in Asia Cup hockey tournment held i Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Match end result was 3-2. Pakistan has qualified for Semi finals while India will stay and play the remaining matches for lower stages. Pakistan is... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3181643 Sun, 10 May 2009 06:01:36 -0700 The man with no face - medical science offers new hope to face-eating tumor man London: A victim of horrific facial disfigurement - known as "the man with no face" - has been given new hope by the advancement of medical science. Jose Mestre, from Lisbon, Portugal, has been losing his face to a huge... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3179540 Sat, 09 May 2009 22:56:08 -0700 5 ways to earn money by blogging Many people dream of getting paid to blog. This is fueled by stories of bloggers earning big bucks. You can earn money by blogging — if you're dedicated. According to Technorati, the average American blogger earns $6,000 yearly. The top... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3176675 Sat, 09 May 2009 12:25:41 -0700 Singapore governments most wanted man recaptured in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur : The alleged leader of an Islamic militant group accused of plotting to crash an airliner in Singapore has been arrested in Malaysia after more than a year on the run, authorities said. Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3167224 Fri, 08 May 2009 03:07:44 -0700 Australian Court Changes Laws After 'sex sleep' Case Sydney: The case of a man found not guilty of rape after a jury heard he may have been "sex sleeping" has prompted Northern Territory politicians to pass new laws. NT Attorney-General Delia Lawrie said the legislation would make Supreme... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3165471 Thu, 07 May 2009 22:42:49 -0700 Blue director signs Sonal Chauhan opposite John Abraham Mumbai: Tony D'Souza, who has worked with Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta and Kylie Minogue in his much-discussed 'Blue', has zeroed in on Sonal Chauhan to play the lead role opposite John Abraham in his next film, which will be an... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3165325 Thu, 07 May 2009 22:19:36 -0700 North Korea to strengthen nuclear deterrent: State Media Pyŏngyang: North Korea repeated vows to strengthen its nuclear deterrent as a US special envoy toured the region to try to restart disarmament talks. "It is clear there is no change in the US hostile policy towards North Korea," a... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3165263 Thu, 07 May 2009 22:14:11 -0700 Yoda - the cat with four ears Chicago: Meet Yoda, a household pet born with an extra pair of ears. Chicago, Illinois, couple Valerie and Ted Rock took the cat in two years ago after they visited a local bar, where a group of drinkers were handing... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3161541 Thu, 07 May 2009 11:15:45 -0700 Tree Man who grew ''ROOTS'' -- offered hope of new life by doctor Jakarta: An Indonesian fisherman who is "half man half tree" has been offered new hope of recovery by an American doctor - and Vitamin A. 32-year-old Dede, who lives in a remote village in Indonesia with his two children, feared... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3161451 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:58:49 -0700 Pakistani army called in to eliminate terrorists: Prime Minister Islamabad: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday said the armed forces have been called in to eliminate the terrorists in Swat and Malakand Division. In a televised address to the nation, the Prime Minister also said that one billion rupees... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3161416 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:51:59 -0700 Airport Check-in: Florida passes bill to help get animals off of runways Orlando: The Florida Legislature passed a bill Friday that would give airport operators more leeway to shoo wildlife off runways. It grants airports immunity from state and local penalties when they accidentally kill or injure endangered animals while managing wildlife... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3159620 Thu, 07 May 2009 05:24:15 -0700 Recession squeeze: Qantas to add more seats to its planes Melbourne: Look for Australian carrier Qantas to add more seats to its aircraft as the global financial slump dries up demand for spacious premium-class seats. That's from Air Transport World (ATW), which writes "many premium seats expected to get the... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3156991 Wed, 06 May 2009 22:21:15 -0700 Fierce wildfire destroys 6 California homes Los Angles: At least half a dozen homes were destroyed and 2,000 evacuated on the outskirts of Santa Barbara on Wednesday as a fierce, wind-whipped wildfire raged in rugged foothills above the central California seaside city. The fire, which ignited... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3156837 Wed, 06 May 2009 22:05:33 -0700 Rally spurs stress-tested banks to weigh share offerings New York: A recent stock market rally may allow U.S. banks to issue common shares to meet new capital requirements under stress tests , a possibility that was unthinkable just a few months ago. Those share offerings may be at... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3153132 Wed, 06 May 2009 11:35:26 -0700 Pakistan, Afghanistan, US face common enemy: Clinton Washington: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Wednesday said that Pakistan, Afghanistan and U.S. are facing a common threat. The United States deeply regrets the deaths of civilians in Afghanistan, she said at a joint press conference with President Asif... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3153096 Wed, 06 May 2009 11:30:05 -0700