Chelsea Clinton ‘set for wedding of century’ »
2010-07-31 22:07:17 RHINEBECK, New York After an intensely secretive build-up, Chelsea Clinton and investment banker Marc Mezvinsky were tying the knot today at a lavish bash outside the quaint town of Rhinebeck, rural New York. Media have flooded the area for one of the year’s biggest US society events. A carnival atmosphere took over Rhinebeck [...]
The Un-Divorced »
By PAMELA PAUL July 30, 2010 At first, it wasn’t clear what would happen next. Would she follow him? Or would they end up divorced? The answer: neither. “After a few months,” Mr. Frost said, “we both realized we liked it this way.” Technically, the two are married. They file joint tax returns; she’s covered [...]
Sri Lanka holds mass wedding for ex-rebels »
Sri Lanka holds mass wedding for ex-rebels AFP – Former Sri Lankan Tamil Tiger rebels queue up for their marriage registration in the northern town of … Sun Jun 13, 7:26 am ET COLOMBO (AFP) – Sri Lankan authorities on Sunday conducted the marriages of over 100 former rebels at a mass ceremony attended by [...]
New visa regulations for Hong Kong »
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Colombo has summoned a press conference on May 19 to introduce the new visa procedure to enter Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. “As all links are getting closer and closer in every aspect between China and Sri Lanka, it is believed that [...]
Disruptive plane passenger taken into custody »
By the CNN Wire Staff April 23, 2010 (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight was rerouted Friday morning after a passenger threatened to blow up the plane, screamed “get behind me Satan” and sprayed passengers with water from a beverage-cart bottle, according to a complaint filed in federal court. Flight attendants and other passengers [...]
Nissan recalls 540,000 vehicles worldwide »
Thursday, 04 March 2010 10:21 Japan’s Nissan Motor said on Wednesday it would recall nearly 540,000 vehicles worldwide, most of them in the United States, due to brake pedal defects and faulty fuel gauges. Nissan — Japan’s third-largest carmaker, and partnered with France’s Renault — said it plans “to inspect and, if necessary, repair brake [...]
Historical all-female Lankan cockpit crew on international flight »
Feb 21, 2010 Two woman pilots of SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier have made history recently by being the first all female cockpit crew to fly a Lankan aircraft on an international flight. According to SriLankan Pilots’ Guild an Air Force veteran, the historic flight was flown in November 2009 from Colombo to Trichy in [...]
Moscow on the cheap »
Tag along with a Metro-riding native who visits parks, restaurants, galleries and other favorites, all for less than $20 a day. Reporting from Moscow – Boasting posh restaurants, luxury boutiques and a flock of millionaires who indulge in them, Moscow is considered one of the most expensive cities on the planet. Just take a walk [...]
Tallest skyscraper suddenly closes to public, just a month after opening »
Dubai had hoped the Burj Khalifa would be a major tourist draw. Electrical problems are at least partly to blame for the closure of its viewing platform, the owner suggests. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The world’s tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for [...]
Prius brake fix near, Toyota tells dealers »
By Chris Isidore, senior writerFebruary 6, 2010: 4:04 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Toyota Motor notified dealers it is prepared to unveil a solution to problems with the brake system of the popular Prius hybrid sedan, as well as a public relations campaign to try to repair its battered image. In a notice sent [...]
