The Obama administration said Friday it had lifted sanctions on more than $ 30 billion in assets it had applied against Libya’s banks this year ahead of a historic visit to Tripoli by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. The United States froze assets of the Libyan government and then-leader Muammar Qaddafi and four of his children [...]
Tiger Airways expects to return its entire fleet to the skies next year. Picture: Flickr user 713 Avenue Tiger Airways ready to start expanding again Expects to have all 10 jets operational next year Airline says passengers are returning THE beleaguered Tiger Airways has started expanding again as passenger numbers return to the levels they [...]
Stuart Appleby holds the trophy after winning the 2010 Australian Masters. Photo: Sebastian Costanzo UPDATE: 9.12am The early leader of the Australian Masters is Hampton Park based 2009 Victorian Open winner Ashley Hall, who is four-under after six holes, two strokes ahead of Kiwi Mahal Pearce, and locals Kieren Pratt and Brad Kennedy. Of the [...]
Shaun Marsh during his first-innings knock of 44 in the first Test against South Africa in Cape Town last month. Photo: Reuters SHAUN Marsh’s back problem was so severe he could barely move, needing help to get dressed in Cape Town last month, and he will consider surgery to save his career if he breaks [...]
Ryan Harris grabs a wicket for Australia against England in last year’s Ashes series. Photo: Getty Images RYAN Harris admits his Test career will be over if he sustains one more injury, knowing that time is against his ageing body as Australia begins blooding new fast bowling talent. The 32-year-old still hopes to be available [...]
Two Jetstar pilots are going back to school after descending within 75m of the ground well short of Melbourne Airport. Picture: Herald Sun Source: Herald Sun Two Jetstar pilots ordered back to school Involved in incident in Melbourne airport Descended within 75m of the ground TWO Jetstar pilots have been ordered into remedial training after [...]
AP Dec. 10: Mitt Romney, left, and Newt Gingrich, square off in GOP debate. Newt Gingrich no longer has the luxury of playing the uniter in the Republican presidential field. The former House speaker, after spending past debates dismissing “gotcha” questions from moderators and urging his fellow competitors to stop attacking each other, had to [...]
I recently returned from a very moving trip to Asia in connection with the discharge of my responsibilities as Board Chair of READ Global. What I experienced on this remarkable trip enriched me greatly as is always the case when I am engaged in humanitarian work. This is an item I emphasize in Back to [...]
Most American voters believe illegal immigrants should be given a chance to apply for citizenship — if they meet certain requirements. In addition, just over half of voters like a plan — floated by Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich — to allow local boards to decide the fate of some illegal immigrants living in the [...]
In life, stuff happens. People get sick. The IRS calls. Then, just when you think it can’t get any worse, the dog throws up on your shoes. And that’s before you’ve left for work. What do you do when you don’t know what to do anymore? Here are ten ways for you to develop your [...]
