After the horrific massacre of 32 students and faculty members by a crazed, lone gunman at Virginia Tech last week, the internet has become a lifeline form many family members, friends and fellow students.

The American Drug Manufacturer Merck and its Danish partner Lundbeck decided to stop the development of their anti insomnia drug, which was in final stages of human trials, after the study found safety problems attributed with use of the drug, including hallucinations.

Last week, Estonia became the first country in the world to hold parliamentary elections through the Internet. The Baltic state voters were able to vote online February 26 to 28, instead of the standard voting process, which was held March 4.

Slovenia ushered in 2007 with a switch in currency from the Tolar to the Euro

Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert met with President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas in a bid to bolster the latter?s status within his own government

English Prime Minister Tony Blair is not keen to be remembered as the premiere that left his country?s troops in the mess known as the Iraqi war

The allies of Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, were unable to attain victory in the elections held in the Islamic Republic during the weekend.

The Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has continued his verbal attack on the State of Israel, this time stating that the ?Zionist regime will soon be wiped out?.

The Hamas-led Palestinian government has, in the past months, had difficulties paying the salaries of its workforce

A cease fire negotiated by Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, and Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, lasted only a few hours, beginning at 6 am local time

Romania`s public libraries will undergo major change and become fully computerized thanks to an initiative by the Bill Gates Foundation

Israel Launches Offensive in Gaza; Palestinians Launch Rockets at SderotThe Israeli Defense Forces launched an attack in Gaza city aimed at stopping Kassam rocket launches at Israel

?If it doesn?t rain, it pours?, as the old saying goes. That is what it seems like when we read about the life of actress and tabloid celebrity, Anna Nicole Smith.

A multinational group of 20 experts has presented its report to UN chief Kofi Anna. The group is mostly sponsored by Spain and Turkey and has been given the instructions to find the way to improve the relations between Islam and the West.

As the pressure from the Palestinian public mounted both Hamas and Fattah factions have been under growing pressure to find a solution to end the economic sanctions enforced by Israel

The Kremlin is demanding an explanation from the government of Macedonia following an incident in Skopje, the capital. Four staff members of the Russian Embassy were leaving a caf? in Skopje on October 28 when an unknown assailant launched punches at one of the Russians for no overt reason.

A measure under consideration in the Central American nation of Panama could decide whether authorities there expand the capabilities of the Panama Canal, the system of locks and waterways which connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean.

Following the passage of a law in the French parliament that makes denying the Turkish genocide of the Armenians in the early 20th century illegal, Turks are not the only ones dismayed by the law`s being passed in the lower house. Even French president Jacques Chirac has expressed his displeasure with the law, while still calling on Turkey to admit culpability for past mistakes.

The direct involvement of Qatar`s foreign minister has failed to bring about a breakthrough in internal Palestinian efforts to forge a unity government between the ruling Hamas terrorist movement and Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas` long-standing Fatah faction. "In the light of tonight`s talks it does not seem as if we are closer to an agreement," an aide to the Palestinian Authority president said.

Fighting between rival factions in the Gaza Strip has led many throughout the world to consider the possibility that a Palestinian civil war may be brewing or already in its opening stages. Following months of international sanctions, President Abbas could fire Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas, a move which could trigger more violence like that which occurred over the past weekend.

Firefighters in California have been battling a blaze that has, as of press time, burned 24,943 acres since its start over the Labor Day holiday. Firefighters are reportedly trying to keep the flames from crossing Interstate 5, which means occasionally closing the highway - one of the state`s busiest.

Hamas "certainly has failed to govern responsibly and failed to fulfill the aspirations of the Palestinian people," State Dept deputy spokesman emphasized. "Obviously, certain criteria must be met so that there can be a Palestinian partner for peace with Israel."

The President of the Palestinian Authority (PA), Mahmoud Abbas of the more "moderate" Fatah movement on Monday afternoon confirmed with reporters the establishment of a coalition government with the ruling Hamas party. Hamas is considered a terrorist organization by Israel, the U.S., and European Union.

Orange County, California has one of the most lucrative housing markets in the country today. Here are a couple of tips for getting started off right when selling your home in this fantastic real estate market.

Internet access gear manufacturers are now required to warn consumers of the risks of using unsecured wireless connections, according to California`s state assembly`s bill.

Aid upon which the Palestinian Authority relied to pay the salaries of its workers was not forthcoming, and led to a brief campaign by Hamas leaders to travel the world to raise money for the ostracized government. Efforts to bypass the terror leaders of the PA and pay workers has been undertaken, with mixed results.

Larjani met with envoys from China, Britain, France, Russia, Germany and Switzerland in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Tuesday to discuss the Islamic Republic`s options. Larjani was quoted as saying, "Iran now is ready for serious talks with the six world powers from this Wednesday over the package."

Yesterday, the response arrived. It is a very long document, very complex, we are going to study it, Douste-Blazy said. "I noticed that certain Iranian officials were saying that they would like to negotiate."

The United States National Basketball team had little trouble facing Lithuania. Carmelo Anthony was back at full strength and the final score was set at 111-88. Game No. 4 was a breeze for the US team as they are heading into the World Championship.

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