Daily Archives: July 28, 2009
Wisconsin mother thought daughter’s fatal illness was a test of faith
By Calvin Palmer The mother of the 11-year-old Wisconsin girl who died of undiagnosed diabetes while the family put its trust in the power of pray testified today that she believes sickness is caused by sin and can be cured … Continue reading
U.S. student goes missing in Thailand
By Calvin Palmer A veterinary student at an Alabama university has gone missing during a sightseeing trip to Thailand. Officials of Auburn University say Michael Griffin Harrie, 29, from southern California, was last seen on July 14 in Bangkok. Harrie … Continue reading
GPS typo sends pair of Swedish tourists 400 miles off course
By Calvin Palmer Two Swedish tourists aiming to visit the Italian paradise island of Capri ended up 400 miles off course thanks to misspelling the name in the car’s navigation system. Instead of scenic views of the azure Mediterranean, the … Continue reading
Military disciplines 17 servicemen over ‘oral sex’ video
By Calvin Palmer A pornographic video aired on a cable news channel earlier this month has resulted in 17 Taiwanese servicemen being disciplined. The video showed two soldiers clad in combat fatigues apparently engaging in oral sex while around 40 other servicemen … Continue reading
Canon points to consumers to shoot profits back up
By Calvin Palmer Photographic and office equipment maker Canon Inc is looking to consumers to lead the recovery of its fortunes after the company saw its net profit fall 84.5 percent in the first half of 2009 compared to a … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Economy, News, Technology
Decapitated baby’s mother had history of mental illness
By Calvin Palmer The Texas woman accused of decapitating her newborn son, mutilating the body and eating body parts had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and postpartum psychosis, the family said yesterday. Otty Sanchez, 33, of San Antonion, confessed to killing … Continue reading
Female teacher at private school denies having sex with teenage boy
By Calvin Palmer A female classics teacher at a private school for boys in northwest England denied having sex with a teenage student as she made her first appearance in court. Hannah McIntyre, 25, is accused of engaging in sexual … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Justice, News, United Kingdom
