Shrinking world: Exploitation of natural resources Those living in the developing world regularly face the
wrath of nature increasing flood or drought, sea level
rise and a deathly level of
air pollution.
Fossil Fuel In Great Demand The rapidly growing appetite for fossil fuels in China and India is likely to help keep oil prices high for the foreseeable future threatening a global economic slowdown, a top energy expert said.
VIEWPOINT
Let governors assess reality Two such broad discernible principles of law are declared: loss of majority support to a government has to be tested only on the floor of the House and dissolution of the Legislative Assembly is to be resorted to only after the Presidential proclamation is approved by Parliament.
VICTIMS OF LAW
Combating forced confessions in Japan The system of long detention before trial for questioning is known in Japanese as daiyo kangoku substitute prison.
CELEBRITIES
Brad just aint box-office It is telling that Will Smith was recently named the one actor who is guaranteed to recoup a blockbusters costs he has largely avoided the gossip magazine circuit and has never, as far as I know, invited Hello! into his lovely home...
Ageless, priceless.... A vintage car crosses Westminster Bridge over the River Thames, with the Palace of Westminster behind, as it takes part in the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run on Sunday.AP
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