Skype VoIP program and Russia’s national security

According to an article on theINQUIRER, it seems that Russian telephone companies have asked their Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to shut-down Skype in the country. Whilst many believe this is because Skype is affecting companies revenues the companies in question claim that Skype is a threat to national security. Read more

World War One PC game by Ascaron: November Release

If you have been waiting for the ultiamte PC game, then World War One by Ascaron might just be the one that will stop your searching. If you like games that involve battle strategy for winning a war, then you are going to lover World War One.

LEAD YOUR NATION TO VICTORY IN NEW HISTORICALLY ACCURATE PC GAMEWORLD WAR ONE

DECISION MAKING AND BATTLE STRATEGY CRITICAL TO WINNING THE GREAT WAR

World War One is a historically accurate turn based strategy game from experienced and respected developer AGEOD, due for release by Ascaron in November 2008. The new game allows players to command the armies and battleship fleets from one of eight major nations including Great Britain, Germany and Russia, as they try to ensure victory and restore peace in Europe during the Great War. Read more

Brad Pitt is related to US presidential hopeful Barack Obama

It has been reported that Brad Pitt is related to US presidential hopeful Barrack Obama.

According to the New England Historic Genealogical Society Brad is a distant cousin of Barrack and they are actually ninth cousins linked by a man called Edwin Hickman who died in 1769.

Genealogist Christopher Child said that “It shows that lots of different people can be related, people you wouldn’t necessarily expect.”

The study found that Barrack is also related to British World War II Prime Minister Winston Churchill and US Vice President Dick Cheney.

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British film director Anthony Minghella has died aged 54

British film director Anthony Minghella has died aged 54 after a short illness.

Anthony’s agent Leslee Dart said that he died from complications following surgery last week for cancer of the tonsils and neck.

Leslee said that “The surgery had gone well and they were very optimistic. But he developed a haemorrhage on Monday night and they were not able to stop it.”

The Prime Minister said that “I counted him as a great friend, as did Sarah and our family. He will be deeply missed, but his contribution to British culture will be remembered for many years to come.”

Anthony was married to Carolyn Choa and had two grown-up children, Max and Hannah.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time.

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Heathrow Boeing 777 crash caused by Loss of power: Pilot had 30 seconds

The crash of the Boeing 777 at London’s Heathrow airport yesterday has got many people asking the question as to what caused the crash. A number of reports also claim that the pilot only has 30 seconds to save the lives of his passengers and Read more

Lily Allen Turns To British Prime Minister For Help

It has been reported that Lily Allen has turned to the British Prime Minister in a bid to stop the paparazzi taking photographs of her. Read more

01-13-2008: Last 30 News & Products

David Beckham In Secret Meeting With Prime Minister Gordon Brown

It has been reported that last night David Beckham held a secret meeting with Prime Minister Gordon Brown about how he can help with his football training academy.

David was seen visiting 10 Downing Street on Read more

Gillian Gibbons: pardoned by the by President Omar al Bashir

Further to my post only a few hours ago, Gillian Gibbons 54-year-old mother of two has been pardoned by the by President Omar al Bashir. Read more

IF Ron Paul Makes US President: will he get on with UK’s Gordon Brown?

I was out watching Jim Davidson on Friday and he just could not get over president bush and Tony Blair, I mean he just couldn’t get over how far the Ex British Prime Minister was up bushes behind Read more

Big Brother Africa Sparks Outrage

It has been reported that a sexual incident on the African version of Big Brother has sparked outrage throughout the continent.

It has been said that Richard Bezuidenhout from Tanzania was judged by some viewers to have sexually assaulted fellow housemate Read more

England Could Host 2018 World Cup

It has been reported that England are entitled to bid to host the 2018 World Cup finals after Fifa, the football governing body, got rid of its system of rotating the event round continents. The Football Association has already expressed interest in trying to stage the even and it has the backing of Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Read more

Lewis Hamilton’s Career So Far

It has been reported in the Sun that Lewis Hamilton’s dad begged the Prime Minister to save his son’s Formula 1 dream after he was expelled from school.

Lewis who was said to have been preparing to take his GCSEs and already attached to F1 giants McLaren and was excluded from lessons after he was accused of kicking a fellow pupil.

The superstar driver was totally innocent of the Read more

Assassination attempt on Benazir Bhutto kills at least 133 people and wounds 290

A failed assassination attempt on the life of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has killed at least 133 people and also wounded another 290. The suspected suicide bomber had Read more

Gordon Brown To Discuss Madeleine Case With Portuguese PM

UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown is tonight discussing the case of missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann with his Portuguese counterpart Jose Socrates. Read more

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Menzies Campbell Resigns

Reports have come in that Sir Menzies Campbell has resigned the leadership of the Liberal Democrats with immediate effect. Sir Menzies Campbell said in a letter, “It has become clear that following the Prime Minister’s decision not to hold an election, questions about leadership are getting in the way of further progress by the party. Read more

Pride of Britain Awards 2007

I don’t know about you but last night I watched the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards ceremony and it has to be the most moving awards ceremony I have ever seen.

Ordinary people with extraordinary tales have stunned Read more

Head Of British Police: Terrorist Plots On The Increase

Sir Ian Blair, Britain’s foremost policeman has claimed the number of terrorist conspiracies in the UK is increasing year after year. The chief of the Met Police has told the Home Affairs Select Committee that although there is no current need to extend the 28 day maximum detention period for terrorism suspects, there will be in the near future. Read more

Tory Leader David Cameron Slams Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s Election Decision

David Cameron has said that Gordon Brown hasn’t been straight with the British people by refusing to call General Election in the next few weeks. Cameron is said to have been disappointed “”because it will now be two years before we get the changes we need”. Read more

Will Prime Minister Gordon Brown call an early general election?

Only a few days ago we were all speculating when British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will call an early general election, well it now seems that MR Brown has a huge dilemma on his hands as recent polls show that Read more

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