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Front Page: Thousands Protest in Thailand, Sudan Hijackers Free Hostages, Decline in Number of Uninsured
- Thousands Protest in Thailand: Thai police are trying to remove anti-government protesters who have taken over the prime minister's compound. The protesters are vowing to stay on the grounds until the prime minister, now living in self-imposed exile in London after corruption charges, steps down. The protests started yesterday with more than 30,000 people taking to the streets.
- Sudan Hijackers Free Hostages: Hijackers who seized an airplane leaving the Darfur region of Sudan yesterday have freed all 95 passengers, but six crew members remain onboard.
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Here Comes a Book About a 9/11 Hijacker and His Stripper
Novelist Andre Dubus III wanted to write a book about a stripper. Instead he ended up telling a story about sordid events leading up to September 11, 2001.
At the center of the 535-page novel — The Garden of Last Days — sits Bassam, one of the 9/11 hijackers, who spent time at a Florida strip club four days before the attack.
A Pirate's Life For Me! Hijackers Bring Boom to Somalian Towns
In chaotic Somalia, economic stimulus packages come in the form of pirate booty. The country's weak central government cannot stop rogue seamen from hijacking huge commercial ships and demanding millions of dollars in ransom. Right now, these pirates are asking for a record $10 million in exchange for a Saudi oil tanker carrying over $100 million worth of cargo.
Front Page: Pirates Anchor Largest Oil Rig Ever Hijacked
- A giant Saudi oil tanker seized by Somali pirates Saturday has been anchored off the coast of Somalia. The cargo in the biggest tanker ever hijacked is estimated to be worth $100 million. — BBC News
- US officials warned lawmakers that more economic aid is urgently needed, even though the Bush administration has decided not to spend more of the $700 billion bailout funds approved in October.
Has a Gadget Ever Caused You Serious Distraction?
Reports last week of a commercial plane that missed its destination airport by 150 miles initially raised fears that the pilots had fallen asleep, or, worse, that the plane had been hijacked. But according to the Natural Transportation Safety Board, it turns out the pilots were working on their laptops in the cockpit, causing the error. Before you ask, no, working on a computer while in-flight is absolutely not allowed.
The Devil Walks Prada
Well, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada. Sacha Baron Cohen is up to some new tricks. Instead of just punking Spring Break yahoos in Miami, he's going after Milan Fashion Week designers!
Church of England Reaches Out to Those "Living in Sin"
Accepting that modern couples may be turned off by traditionally rigid morals, the Church of England is making an effort to welcome families who have had children out of wedlock.
Today, the Church unveiled a new "hatch and match" service that offers a two-for-one wedding and baptism ceremony. Now couples can get married and have their children baptized all in one day!
On Our Radar: Rachel Zoe Project Comes to UK
Good news fashion TV lovers, another insight in to the glamorous world of la mode is about to hit our screens. Well, glamorous might be overselling it slightly but I'm excited as the Rachel Zoe Project is due to hit UK TV on Tuesday 19th May.
The fly-on-the-wall programme has already gained a cult following in the US as the stylist hijacks New York fashion week and styles Anne Hathaway, allowing viewers an insight in to her fabulous life!
Front Page: Hillary Clinton to Mexico as Drug Violence Rises
- Just in time for Spring Break, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will head to Mexico today to discuss plans to curb exploding drug-related violence. — Washington Post
- Illinois ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich guest hosted a Chicago radio show this morning, telling listeners that he was hijacked from office.
Mandy and Ryan Are Still Somewhere Near Cloud Nine
Mandy Moore had her husband Ryan Adams by her side on Saturday at LAX. She hasn't been shy about showing off her new ring, but it looks like Mandy was trying to hide her hand in her pocket this time. We don't know much about the couple but they shared a little of their playful side in some recent twitter posts where Ryan apparently "hijacked" her account.
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