Monday, 17 June 2013

Most Popular Top Stories

Most Popular Top Stories


Shock Lingers After Nazi Unit Leader Found In US

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 10:05 AM PDT

The revelation that a top former commander of a Nazi SS-led military unit has lived quietly in Minneapolis for the past six decades came as a shock to those who knew 94-year-old Michael Karkoc.

Darwin's head-scratcher

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 10:34 AM PDT

How intelligent design offers the best explanation for the sudden appearance of many animals upon the earth-an event Darwin could not reconcile Stephen Meyer, 54, is director of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture.

Kadner: Rita says casino cash should pay for building projects

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 09:07 PM PDT

Any legislation expanding gambling in Illinois likely will include a mandate that revenue-sharing funds from a south suburban casino be earmarked for development projects only, according to the bill's chief sponsor in the House.

Amid Gitmo strike, ex-detainee tells of force-feed

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 03:16 AM PDT

For more than three months, the U.S. military has faced off with defiant prisoners on a hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay, strapping down as many as 43 each day to feed them a liquid nutrient mix through a nasal tube to prevent them from starving to death.

By arming Syria rebels, US drawn into proxy war

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 01:52 PM PDT

President Barack Obama's decision to begin arming Syria's rebels deepens U.S. involvement in a regional proxy war that is increasingly being fought along sectarian lines, pitting Sunni against Shiite Muslims, and threatening the stability of Syria's neighbors.

Pope wades diplomatically into gay marriage debate

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 05:54 AM PDT

Pope Francis waded diplomatically into the gay marriage debate Friday, telling the Archbishop of Canterbury he wants to work together to promote family values "based on marriage."

Japan invents home car charging

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 09:41 PM PDT

No more service stations queues for petrol for some is a future reality, as the DESNO green tech system allows owners of Toyota electric vehicles to charge there cars at home under either solar panels or combined solar/commercial electric sources.Australia lags behind other western nations with a heavily dominated petrol and diesel car market.Electric vehicles still only comprise a small percentage of the market.

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