In Washington Post op-ed, former IAEA chief accuses Egyptian government of holding fraudulent and farcical election, repressing democracy
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Photo: hot hottest The Taj Mahal in Agra, India is one of the world’s great sights, but it is in danger of being irreparably damaged by air and water pollution. Twelve years ago the government started a programme to save the monument, with Bill Clinton saying that pollution had done “what 350 years of wars, invasions and natural disasters have failed to do.” … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Samsung Hub is reporting this morning that Samsung intends to introduce a new Galaxy Player to the tech gathering known as CES early next month. We’ve not been able to track down Samsung’s official word on the matter, but the Hub ‘s information details a 4-inch Super Clear LCD display with 800 x 480 resolution, Android 2.2 as the operating system (replete with Sammy’s own TouchWiz layer, by the look of that screenshot above), a 1GHz CPU, 3.2 megapixel imager on the back plus a front-facing camera, and a 1200mAh battery. Android Market access is also in the cards, apparently, but when (or if?) this most worthy successor to the Galaxy Player 50 will make its US retail debut remains a mystery for now. We’ll be sure to ask when we get our hands on the new hardware next week. Continue reading Samsung said to be bringing a 4-inch Galaxy Player to CES 2011 Samsung said to be bringing a 4-inch Galaxy Player to CES 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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London looking into possibility of upgrading Palestinian delegation to status of diplomatic mission. Israel fears move may lead to recognition of one-sided Palestinian statehood declaration
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US businesses are starting to recognize the market potential of American Muslim consumers, a large share of whom are wealthy professionals. (Dec. 27)
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The Soviet Union invades Afghanistan; Charles Darwin sets out on a round-the-world voyage; Radio City Music Hall opens in New York; James Barrie’s play “Peter Pan: The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up” opens in London. (Dec. 27)
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US court allows memorabilia collector to sell one of original copies of German industrial’s lists, which includes names of Jews he saved during WWII
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ABIDJAN (Reuters) – Ivory Coast presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara called on Sunday for a nationwide general strike that would shut the country down until internationally isolated incumbent Laurent Gbagbo cedes power. Ivory Coast’s former prime minister Alassane Ouattara speaks during a news conference at a hotel in Abidjan December 24, 2010. (REUTERS/Stringer) The country has faced a violent political impasse since a presidential election last month, which was intended to heal the scars of a 2002-03 civil war but has instead ignited bloodshed between the rival camps. “I can…
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Teena Marie, who made history as Motown’s first white act but developed a lasting legacy with her silky soul pipes and with hits like “Lovergirl,” “Square Biz,” and “Fire and Desire” with mentor Rick James, has died. She was 54. (Dec. 26)
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In weekly sermon, Shas’ spiritual leader recalls how mothers he convinced not to have abortions gave birth to healthy babies
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