HMV have withdrawn ‘Anyone But England’ banners from its Scottish stores after complaints to police that they were inciting racial hatred. The high street chain put up large window displays and stocked T-shirts featuring the slogan ‘ABE’ in the run-up to the World Cup.
Scottish shopkeeper forced to take down ‘Anyone But England’ World Cup display after racism complaints
HMV have withdrawn ‘Anyone But England’ banners from its Scottish stores after complaints to police that they were inciting racial hatred. The high street chain put up large window displays and stocked T-shirts featuring the slogan ‘ABE’ in the run-up to the World Cup.
Italian seismologists indicted for manslaughter, for not predicting earthquake
Italian seismologists indicted for manslaughter, for not predicting earthquake
Last year’s earthquake in Abruzzo in Italy shows it is impossible to predict certain tragedies – but that hasn’t stopped the seismologists being blamed.
Pastor tests IRS by endorsing candidate
Pastor tests IRS by endorsing candidate
The Rev. H. Wayne Williams, pastor of Liberty Baptist Tabernacle in Rapid City, last month endorsed GOP state Sen. Gordon Howie in the South Dakota governor’s race, in defiance of the Internal Revenue Service and a federal court ruling and in hopes of producing a landmark constitutional test case.
Arizona Cancels $1.25M Bridge for 250 Squirrels
Arizona Cancels $1.25M Bridge for 250 Squirrels
Arizona abruptly canceled plans today to spend $1.25 million to build bridges for a colony of 250 squirrels so they would not have to cross a rural road and could avoid becoming road kill.
Arizona Cancels $1.25M Bridge for 250 Squirrels
Arizona Cancels $1.25M Bridge for 250 Squirrels
Arizona abruptly canceled plans today to spend $1.25 million to build bridges for a colony of 250 squirrels so they would not have to cross a rural road and could avoid becoming road kill.
Mexico Drug War Leaves Hundreds Dead
Mexico Drug War Leaves Hundreds Dead
During the last two weeks in Mexico, drug violence has claimed more lives than at any time since President Felipe Calderon declared war on the cartels in 2007. Hundreds of people are dead and local politicians are calling for federal police to patrol the streets.
Cost of Seizing Fannie and Freddie Surges for Taxpayers
Cost of Seizing Fannie and Freddie Surges for Taxpayers
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac took over a foreclosed home roughly every 90 seconds during the first three months of the year. They owned 163,828 houses at the end of March, a virtual city with more houses than Seattle.
Russia to drop capital gains tax to attract investment
Russia to drop capital gains tax to attract investment
Russia will scrap capital gains tax on long-term direct investment from 2011, President Dmitry Medvedev has said. Mr Medvedev said that in terms of improving Russia’s investment climate “we, I hope, are moving forward”.
Russia to drop capital gains tax to attract investment
Russia to drop capital gains tax to attract investment
Russia will scrap capital gains tax on long-term direct investment from 2011, President Dmitry Medvedev has said. Mr Medvedev said that in terms of improving Russia’s investment climate “we, I hope, are moving forward”.