Russian and Ukrainian intelligence services have foiled a terrorist plot to assassinate Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Russia’s most-wanted terrorist Doku Umarov is suspected of behind the mastermind behind the plot. The criminals detained in Ukrainian city of Odessa confessed they had planned to assassinate Putin. The attack was to be carried out in Moscow [...]

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In perhaps a chilling sign of how close humanity is to the brink of extinction, scientists today set the hands of the so-called “Doomsday Clock” forward one minute. “It is now five minutes to midnight,” Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) director Kennette Benedict announced at today’s press conference in Washington, D.C. We are now [...]

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Abu Dhabi billionaire Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan has really carved out a name for himself. In fact, he’s carved his name so big it can be seen from outer space! The desert sheikh had workers etch the name “HAMAD” in capital letters into the sand. The carving is a full two miles across, [...]

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Think you’ve got a big Christmas tree?  Think again.  The Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi has erected a Christmas tree worth more than 11 million dollars. It is the “most expensive Christmas tree ever,” says Hans Olbertz, general manager of the hotel. Aside from the traditional ornaments, it’s also adorned with ornaments which give [...]

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Let’s face it, we self-centered Americans need a reminder from the global community every once in a while that there are FAR worse things out there in the big, scary world than having terrorists slam jet planes into our workplaces and landmarks. See also: 9/11 Videos: Summary of LIVE News Coverage from September 11 (VIDEO) [...]

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Rihanna has been advised to cover herself up for her New Year’s Eve concert in Abu Dhabi. The singer, 21, has been told that she needs to dress more “conservatively” for her show at the Emirates Palace.  She’s being paid $500,000 for the gig. One source was quoted as saying, “Rihanna is tearing her hair [...]

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