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American army attends to reservists
03:12 11.01.2006 |
Americas
The American army is taking steps to expel dozens of reservists who failed to report for active duty and in doing so, are warning others they could also be penalized if they don't heed orders to return to active service. The steps mark a change in the Army's struggle to deploy thousands of soldiers from the Individual Ready Reserve, a rarely...
War in Iraq could cost USA trillions of dollars
11:36 10.01.2006 |
Americas
The Iraq war is likely to cost the United States some 1 or 2 trillion dollars, despite earlier assurances by the White House that these expenses would be manageable. The research, which was made public Monday, argues current official assessments of the war cost fail to consider key expenses likely to dog the US budget for years to come
Americans prefer to drink at or before work
10:09 10.01.2006 |
Americas
Researchers say millions of U.S. workers drink on the job. A study conducted at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions estimates that 2.3 million workers - 1.8 percent of the workforce - have consumed alcohol at least once before coming to work and 8.9 million workers - 7.1 percent of the workforce - drank alcohol at least...
Airport screeners understand 'small talk'
11:13 28.12.2005 |
Americas
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is expanding the use of small talk by airport security screeners to identify potential terror suspects. The psychological tactic of casual conversation or "behavior detection" is aimed at identifying people who appear nervous or evasive, who would be subject to extra scrutiny
New Orleans filmmaker dies in depression
10:28 28.12.2005 |
Americas
Filmmaker Stevenson J. Palfi, best known for the award-winning documentary "Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together," has died. Palfi shot himself Dec. 14 at his home, his family told. Relatives said Hurricane Katrina had destroyed or severely damaged almost all of his property and possessions, and he was severely depressed
Homeland Security failed with its task
10:01 28.12.2005 |
Americas
The Homeland Security Department, created in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has failed to fulfill 33 of its own pledges to better protect the nation, according to a report released by House Democrats. The report concludes that gaps remain in federal efforts to secure an array of areas, including ports, borders and chemical plants...
Bush doesn't loose his nerve
10:41 27.12.2005 |
Americas
President Bush, worn by months of setbacks, enters the new year hoping to win congressional battles over tax cuts and immigration, get rebellious Republicans back in step and nurture a new democracy in Iraq — the make-or-break issue of his legacy. Expect the president to bring in 2006 the same way he ended the old: Trumpeting good economic news and...
