March 1, 2009

Hungary warns of new “Iron Curtain” dividing Europe

By Calvin Palmer
A new “Iron Curtain” could descend on Europe, not one imposed by Soviet might but a divide brought about by financial and economic plight.
This stark warning was delivered today by Hungarian prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsany before the EU summit in Brussels.
He spoke as nine Central and Eastern European countries – Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, [...]

March 1, 2009

Coast Guard mounts Gulf Coast search for missing NFL players

By Calvin Palmer
Two NFL players are believed to be among four boaters missing off the Gulf Coast in Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for the 21-foot center console boat off the coast at Tampa after the group failed to return from a fishing trip yesterday.
Corey Smith, 29, a defensive end with the Detroit Lions [...]