Geneva – World Health Organization: Swine Flu Category 5, All Countries Should Immediately Activate Pandemic Preparedness Plan
Geneva - The World Health Organization has just upgraded the swine flu to a a category 5
A phase five alert is a strong signal that a pandemic is imminent.
It is called when there is human-to-hu...
Long Island City – Jewelry Employee of 28 Years Arrested For Stealing More Than $12M In Gold Over Six Year
Long Island City - A Scarsdale mom was busted for stealing $12 million in gold and gems from a posh Queens jewelry store by slipping it out piece by piece in her purse lining, prosecutors said.
For...
Cottage Grove MN – Kiddush Hashem: In Newspaper Letter Woman Stranded In Snow Thanks Mystery Chabad Yeshiva Students For Their Help
Cottage Grove MN - I am writing to tell you of an incident which happened to me on a wildly snowy Thursday afternoon. On my way home from work in Mendota Heights, my car had already gotten stuck sever...
Ogdensburg, NY – Governor Pleased that Deal to Sell Kosher Cheese Plant is Reached
Ogdensburg, NY - The city has reached a deal for the sale of the kosher cheese plant at 30 Main St.
City Manager Arthur J. Sciorra negotiated an agreement to sell the land, equipment and building f...
Beit Shemesh, Israel – Neturei Karta Burn Flags on Independence Day
Beit Shemesh, Israel - Members of the Neturei Karta sect were burning Israeli flags Wednesday in protest against Israel's 61st anniversary of statehood.
The protest took place during a ceremony in ...
Long Island, NY – Sears Has Deceptive Ads Claims Attorney In $300M Lawsuit
Long Island, NY - An angry Long Island consumer is out to take "truth in advertising" to a whole new level -- demanding $300 million because he insists a retailer didn't back up its price guarantee o...
Cairo – Egypt Orders Slaughter of All Pigs Over Swine Flu
Cairo - Egypt began slaughtering the roughly 300,000 pigs in the country Wednesday as a precautionary measure against the spread of swine flu even though no cases have been reported here yet, the Heal...
Washington – 100 Days: Obama Enjoys Highest Approval In 20 Years [behind the scenes photos]
Washington - US President Barack Obama, who is approaching his first 100 days in office, is enjoying the best presidential job approval rating at this point in 20 years, a new opinion survey showed.
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New York City – Despite Stricter Laws, Drivers Still Idle Vehicles
New York City - Despite efforts by some truck operators to rein in their drivers, engine idling is a problem that still persists. In response, stricter laws were put in force.
You might call this a...
Paris, France – Leader of Gang Smiles as Trial Starts for Torturing Jew to Death
Paris, France - The presumed leader of a group of 27 young people charged with participating in the torture and killing of a young French Jew took his seat in juvenile court today with the defiant dec...
New York – ‘No-Mezuzah’ Policy At Condominiums A Hot Topic
New York - The developer of a Dix Hills, L.I., condominium complex who Monday ordered residents to remove all outdoor religious displays — including wreaths and mezuzahs — backed down the next day and...
Jerusalem – Israel Celebrates 61st Independence Day; Obama Congratulates Vows To Advance Peace Talks
Jerusalem - Israelis took to the streets Tuesday night to celebrate the country's 61st Independence Day. The night of parties, live music and fireworks came at the end of 24 hours of national mourning...
Washington – Obama to Give Palestinian Aid Even if Hamas Joins Government
Washington - The Obama administration has asked Congress to let aid to Palestinians continue if Hamas backers are included in a new unity government.
The proposed change in U.S. law would be necessar...
Poland – One Of The Holocaust Survivor Mentioned In Bottle Message Mystery Alive And Well
Poland - A Holocaust survivor whose name was found in a bottled message on the grounds of Auschwitz this week said the discovery was a "mystery" to him.
Museum officials said on Monday that worker...
New York, NY – After 14% Water Rate Hike, Another 12% Increase on Horizon
New York, NY - The 14 percent water rate hike on tap this year could be followed by another wallet-crunching 12 percent increase in 2010.
That would represent the fourth double-digit boost since 20...
Zakynthos, Ioannina Greece – Bodies of Israeli Couple Found after Plane Crash
Zakynthos, Ioannina Greece - The bodies of an Israeli couple was found after their light aircraft crashed in Greece, as was reported here on VIN News. The Foreign Ministry is arranging for the return ...
Houston, TX – Officials: Toddler Who Died Of Swine Flu Is From Mexico
Houston TX - A government official confirmed the first U.S. death from the new H1N1 swine flu on Wednesday, a 23-month-old child who died in Texas.
It is the first death from swine flu reported out...
Manhattan, NY – Nearly $7 Million Found in Madoff’s Bank Accounts
Manhattan, NY - Like finding coins under a couch cushion, the special trustee probing Bernard Madoff's crooked business empire continues to discover more cash held in bank accounts, according to bankr...
Israel – Cosmetics Compan Il-Makiage to Observe Shabbat
Israel - Another major company going kosher: Cosmetics company Il-Makiage announced that it plans to begin observing the Shabbat as of this Friday – for the benefit of its store workers and customers ...
Washington – Why The Alarm? Regular Flu Has Killed Thousands In The U.S. Since January
Washington - There had been no confirmed deaths in the United States related to swine flu as of Tuesday afternoon. But another virus had killed thousands of people since January and is expected to kee...