Foreign news

Chicago developer convicted of bribing alderman

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:33:38 +0000

A millionaire Chicago developer was convicted Thursday of giving an alderman $37,000 worth of painting, doors, windows and air conditioning for his home in exchange for a lucrative zoning change.

Luxury Tokyo 4-night trip with city tour, air

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:21:11 +0000

The deal : Tokyo is a pulsating city whose population, global influence, and commerce have grown exponentially over the years.

Blanco, Hernandez dropped by Mexico for match against Iceland

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:34:07 +0000

Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Javier Hernandez have been dropped from Mexico’s squad for Wednesday’s friendly against Iceland in Charlotte, North Carolina, despite scoring this week against North Korea.

Soccer roots run deep in Harrison, an original American hotbed of the sport

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:15:14 +0000

Sean Neal, an employee with American Display, pauses while putting up a marketing banner on a fence around a lot planned for development near Red Bull Arena in Harrison.

Soccer Capsules: Blanco, Hernandez off Mexico team for Iceland game

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:42:01 +0000

Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Javier Hernandez have been dropped from Mexico’s squad for Wednesday’s friendly against Iceland in Charlotte, North Carolina, despite scoring this week against North Korea.

Man arrested 242 times

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:10:23 +0000

A Chicago man was arrested for the 242nd time Thursday night after allegedly touching customers aggressively outside a Gold Coast restaurant.
©2010 WLS-TV/DT. Friday March 19th 2010 abcglobal.go.com A Chicago resident was allegedly arested 242 times….

Blanco, Hernandez dropped by Mexico for exhibition against Iceland

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:49:18 +0000

Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Javier Hernandez have been dropped from Mexico’s roster for Wednesday’s exhibition against Iceland in Charlotte, N.C., after scoring this week against North Korea.

Should the death penalty be allowed in the U.S ?

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:23:40 +0000

Friday March 19th 2010 Death penalty Pro Con.org With current advancements of D.N.A , probable lower risk of mistakes with evidence .Yes in certain circumstances….. There is always the question if one was liable for there actions at the time of incident. Rights of those who were murdered and family members …. Some may even say race…..

Germany battles with Alfredo Etchegaray over salvage of Graf Spee

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:01:00 +0000

The grey hulk of one of the most famous warships of the Third Reich, the Admiral Graf Spee, was last seen sinking into the waters off Montevideo more than 70 years ago.