Afghan farmers and villagers help rid communities of landmines – UN
An average of 40 people are injured or killed every month by mines in the Asian nation, down from 150 per month three years ago.…
South African President Zuma Really Gets Around
This definitely makes the list of interesting news stories today. According to a report by The Guardian, the president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has just fathered a 20th child…
Nigerian Emirs raises alarm over President’s absence
Northern emirs and chiefs Of Nigeria, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar have said that in an attempt to resolve the continued absence of the president from…
Northern Union Insists on Nigeria President resignation
By: Victor Ulasi, Nigeria The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), a union of Northern leaders in Nigeria, maintained that President of Nigeria Umaru Musa Yar’Adua is unfit to rule Nigeria and…
More Violence in Iraq | Top UN envoy in Iraq shocked by killing of scores of pilgrims
The top United Nations official in Iraq today expressed his shock and sadness at the suicide bombing targeting Shi’a pilgrims, reportedly killing over 40 people.…
Republicans Beware! | U.S./EU Agreements on Mutual Legal Assistance and Extradition Enter into Force
New agreements regarding extradition and mutual legal assistance between the European Union (EU) and the United States enter into force today, the Department of Justice announced. The agreements represent…
Local news, for local people.
The story is about a man called Michael Mancini, local furniture restorer, who was pulled over by the police and fined for blowing his nose while his car was stationary…
Movie Reviews
Movie Review | ‘Contraband’ Now Playing
‘Contraband’ another action packed crime thriller starring Mark Wahlberg is a story about a man attempting to leave behind a life he lived while doing what he can do to protect his family. Directd by Baltasar Kormakur starring, Kate Beckinsale, Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi, and Lukas Haas is Rate R as the movie [...]
Movie News | The Woman in Black
‘The Woman in Black’ is a story of the travels of a young lawyer only to discover that a vengeful ghost of a woman has been terrorizing the residents of this remote village. Directed by James Watkins starring, Daniel Radcliffe, Caran Hinds, Janet McTeer, Shaun Dooley, and David Burke this movie offers all the true [...]
Movie News | Man on a Ledge
“Man on a Ledge” a thriller about an ex-con threatening to take his life by jumping from a Manhattan skyscraper. Directed by Asger Leth starring, Sam Wortington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Ed Harris, and Edward Burns is a moving about a man (Sam Worthington) attempting to prove his innocence after being framed for the theft [...]
Paranormal Activity 3 | Movie Review
Paranormal Activity 3 is a continuing series exploring the world of the unexplained. Paramount Pictures continues to provide the thrill ghost hunters, and those enthralled with the world of the unexplained, unknown, or to some, simply the unbelievable. The directors, Henry Joost, and Ariel Schulman continue their theme of demonic possession, ghosts, curses and spells [...]
