Islamic gunmen target Americans and British in Bombay terror attacks

By Calvin Palmer
Gunmen thought to be Islamic terrorists targeted British and American tourists in Bombay’s luxury hotels and bars last night killing 80 people and taking 100 Westerners hostage.
 
The hostages were reported being held at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, where a group of British Members of the European Parliament are staying, and the nearby [...]

Katy cheerleaders make first court appearance

By Calvin Palmer
Six former cheerleaders and the former mascot from Morton Ranch High School in Katy, Texas, made a court appearance today accused of hazing.
 
The charge relates to an incident last year when the seven girls allegedly restrained several junior varsity cheerleaders, blindfolded them, bound their hands and pushed them into a swimming pool.
 
No further [...]

Woolworths to disappear from UK High Streets

By Calvin Palmer
Woolworths, a feature of Britain’s High Streets since before the First World War, is poised to go into administration.
 
The company announced today that its retail division and distribution arm, Entertainment UK, will go into administration.
 
The holding company and 2entertain – a joint venture with the BBC – both of which are self-funding will [...]

Security tightened in New York as FBI warns of possible terrorist attack

By Calvin Palmer
As the great exodus begins for the Thanksgiving holiday, Police in New York are stepping up security of the city’s subway and train systems following a warning from the FBI of a possible terrorist attack during the holiday season.
 
The FBI has received a “plausible but unsubstantiated” report that al-Qaeda terrorist may have discussed [...]