[zefff]

Inspired by another member I think this might be a good idea for a thread.

Just post news articles from around the world that might never catch mainstream media attention. They can be serious issues or bizarre and humourous happenings. Heres two from me for starters:

'Pay or be fondled!'
http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/...ews/news1.html

'74 killed in Ethiopia'
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa....ap/index.html

[voodue]

Originally Posted by zefff

Inspired by another member I think this might be a good idea for a thread.

Just post news articles from around the world that might never catch mainstream media attention. They can be serious issues or bizarre and humourous happenings. Heres two from me for starters:

'Pay or be fondled!'
http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/...ews/news1.html

'74 killed in Ethiopia'
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa....ap/index.html

Damn, I hope those weren't American dollars! If so then those kids are going to be little "insert name of any rich guy" when they grow up.

[Triple T]

http://etna.mcot.net/query.php?nid=29107 Demonstration to make Buddhism official religion of post-coup Thailand.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...n_page_id=1770 Guy severs his own penis in Westminster pizza parlor

http://www.worldwildlife.org/news/di...R.cfm?prID=379 World Wildlife catches rare Borneo rhino on videotape for the first time.

http://www.eso.org/outreach/press-re.../pr-22-07.html ESO discovers most Earth-like planet to date

http://www.uscgsanfrancisco.com/go/doc/823/154688/ largest cocaine bust(s) in history. 20 tons of coke.

http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2007/5405.html Illinois coal miners discover an entire fossilized forest.

[zefff]

Thanks Des, I knew you would bite! Hopefully this can become an informative and lively thread!

....actually, being as it is my thread I am creating a new rule. No replies without at least one fresh news link of some kind!

Rio daylight gun battle: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/brazil_ri...nnjMGU27pP_8wA

[Triple T]

I find it difficult to find newsworthy news. Most stuff that sees print is either useless information or blown way out of proportion. Often, both. A huge deal was made in the sports page today because Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn was picked 22nd overall (maybe 23rd, I didn't care THAT much) when all the analysts were saying he could be the first NFL draft pick this year. What's the story? What information did I, Joe Blow, actually gain from that article? Sports analysts can be wrong? Whoopie friggin doo. Anyways:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...5ns&refer=home Turkish lira loses value because Army does what armies do.

[zefff]

Gov aims to cut suicide rate: http://www.japantoday.com/jp/news/405136

Originally Posted by zefff

Gov aims to cut suicide rate: Japan Today - News - Gov't aims to cut suicide rate by 20% in 10 years

When you click on the link a display comes up saying the article has expired. Oops!

And news just in today....Boris Johnson has decided to stand for nomination as the official Conservative Party candidate in London's upcoming mayoral elections. Well, if anyone could give Ken Livingstone a run for his money it'd be Boris.

Boris Johnson to run for Mayor of London | the Daily Mail

All together now!!!

BO-RIS BO-RIS BO-RIS.......

[zefff]

well I guess he is popular....for some weird reason!

Angel caught on camera in Germany : VeryStrangeNews.com

It was later identified as a large sheet of plastic wrapping being blown by wind.

(Speaking of wind....Boris Johnson wouldn't be the blindest bit of use as mayor, but as we'd all have a laugh a minute who'd mind?)

'Mr Unpopular' queried his council tax bill - and officials raised neighbours' bills to match | the Daily Mail

[Gazelle]

Originally Posted by Triple T

I find it difficult to find newsworthy news. Most stuff that sees print is either useless information or blown way out of proportion. Often, both. A huge deal was made in the sports page today because Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn was picked 22nd overall (maybe 23rd, I didn't care THAT much) when all the analysts were saying he could be the first NFL draft pick this year. What's the story? What information did I, Joe Blow, actually gain from that article? Sports analysts can be wrong? Whoopie friggin doo. Anyways:

Bloomberg.com: Worldwide Turkish lira loses value because Army does what armies do.

Thank God i'm not the only one who thinks so.

This could be a pretty neat thread. Well done, Zeff. I might be a reble for you all and break the rule though. Haven't time to do any searching at the moment...probably will later though, so, i think my rebbellion will be short lived.