A bull toy is fixed at a computer display during a trading session on the trading floor of Frankfurt stock exchange October 8, 2008 in Frankfurt, Germany. Due to the weakness of the world economy the German stock market remains volatile. (Photo by Ralph Orlowski/Getty Images Europe) The above photo is from the trading floor of the Frankfurt stock exchange, but the message is universal: We’re screwed. Like, globally. Here are some cheery quotes: “The fat lady sings.” -JPMorgan... Read Full Story
German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck arrives for the weekly German government cabinet meeting at the Chancellery on October 7, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. The meeting is taking place in the midst of the international financial crisis that has also hit Germany's banking system. Steinbrueck and Chancellor Angela Merkel have enacted a series of measures in recent days in response to the crisis in an effort to prevent public panic in Germany and to save one of the country's biggest banks, Hypo... Read Full Story
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O.J. Simpson (L) and his friend Tom Scotto leave the Clark County Regional Justice Center after the first day of jury selection for Simpson's trial September 8, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Simpson is appearing in court on charges which include burglary, robbery and assault following an attempted robbery at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino in September, 2007. That same September 8th day in court. "Wuuussssaaaaaaaaaaaap?" (O.J. Simpson leaving the courthouse that day... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Fall Fashion". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story
Singer and actress Olivia Newton John performs on stage during the Olivia Newton-John fundraising gala event at the State Theatre on September 30, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Funds raised from this gala event will go towards a research and care facility as part of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre Appeal. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images AsiaPac) Article copy goes here. Read Full Story
Victoria Azarena of Belarus returns the ball to Agnes Szavay of HUngary during the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at the Porsche Arena on September 30, 2008 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images Europe) We'll supply the pictures, you make the sound effects. Maria Sharapova of Russian Federation serves during the women's singles round one match against Stephanie Foretz of France on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis... Read Full Story
A rocket, similar to the Al-Qassam rockets used against Israeli is prepared for launch as new members of the Islamic Jihad fighters (not pictured) show their skills as they attend a military show in the former Israeli jewish settlement of Atsmona September 26, 2008 in Rafah, southern of Gaza Strip. Saraya Al-Quds the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad faction graduated some 100 new members today in Rafah. (Photo by Getty Images Europe) The term “jihad” has gotten a bad... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Islamic Jihad". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story
Emma Watson arrives at the Christian Dior PFW Spring/Summer 2008 show on September 29, 2008 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images Europe) More pictures: Photo by Getty Read Full Story