Train track therapy in Indonesia
These people aren’t protesting anything … they’re hoping to be healed. In the Indonesian town of Rawa Buaya, people believe that electrical energy carried by the railroad tracks can cure disease.
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U.S. Women Lose To Japan, In A Title Game Of Many Chances
The FIFA Women’s World Cup final between the U.S. and Japan had a familiar feel to it, as the American squad once again found themselves being pushed to the brink. But the confidence, skill and…
Obama meets Dalai Lama at White House, defies China
President Barack Obama met with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama for roughly 45 minutes at the White House on Saturday, potentially angering China, which called for the meeting to be canceled. “The president reiterated…
China vs. USA: Who will win the 21st Century?
Editor’s Note: The following is an edited excerpt from a transcript of Fareed Zakaria answering viewer questions online. Read more from Fareed Zakaria at TIME: China’s New Parochialism We’re clearly moving to a Post-American world. This is a…
MISSING MORTGAGE PAYMENTS? It’s not too late!
A recent report from Lender Processing Services found that 6.38 million Americans had missed a mortgage payment in April 2011. Most economists project at least 2 million households will be foreclosed on by the end…
Who’s got the highest (and lowest) unemployment rates?
Country Unemployment rate Date Qatar 0.5 December 2010 Thailand 0.5 May 2011 Singapore 1.9 March 2011 Vietnam 2.6 June 2011 Switzerland 2.8 June 2011 Malaysia 3 April 2011 South Korea 3.2 May 2011 Norway 3.3…
What Happens If U.S. Bond Ratings Are Downgraded?
Ratings agencies Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s both have warned that they might downgrade the United States’ AAA bond rating if a deal between the White House and Congress on raising the debt ceiling isn’t…
Turkey Day 5
Whenever you decide to travel by tour, chances are that you are going to be spending an adequate time in the tour bus. Though a majority of this day was spent catching up on some…
Are these ruins of biblical City of David? (video)
Elah Valley, Israel – Archaeologists in Israel have found remains which may be the biblical City of King David, the first evidence that the ancient Jewish empire actually existed. The bible refers to a powerful…
Chinese Scholar Becoming IMF Deputy Director
BEIJING – As a scholar and an internationally recognized financial official, Zhu Min, special advisor to the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), brought the view of emerging markets to this important institution.…
It’s dog vs. machine at congressional hearing on airport security
Washington — What is the best way to search travelers for explosives: Full-body Imaging machines, which can see through your clothes? Or Rin Tin Tin, who can’t, but might lick your hand? That, unexpectedly, became…
U.K. lawmakers summon Murdoch over phone hacking (video)
London — British lawmakers investigating a phone hacking scandal Tuesday asked media baron Rupert Murdoch, his son James and former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks to testify before them, hours after former British…
Obama On Deficit Deal: ‘If Not Now, When?
Saying he is prepared “to take significant heat” from members of his own party in order to achieve meaningful debt and deficit reduction, President Obama this morning again pushed for a big, long-term budget deal…
Why the Transformers can’t beat their way into Beijing (video)
It is the perfect summer blockbuster for audiences around the world – action packed and not too taxing on the brain. The new Transformers movie broke the record for July 4th tickets sales in the U.S. and…
Prince William, Catherine mix business, pleasure in California (video)
Los Angeles— Prince William and his wife, Catherine, combine commerce and charity work during their three days in Southern California, including participation in a polo competition Saturday afternoon. While Hollywood stars and Beverly Hills socialites…
Poor Jobs Numbers Add Urgency To Budget Talks
It turns out that was no bump in the road the economy hit this spring. It was more like a concrete jersey barrier. Hiring came to a near standstill last month, with paltry gains in…
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