 Terror principal Dulmatin shot down in Jakarta Indonesian police have confirmed the deaths of three terrorists in raids outside the capital,... | |
 Aung San Suu Kyi banned from election platformIn Myanmar, a new law may force the National League for Democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, out of the... |
 Israeli settlement announcement riles BidenUS Vice President Joe Biden has told the Israeli prime minister that the US condemns an Israeli plan to build hundreds of homes in disputed east... |
 Apology issued to Libyan leader by USThe US State Department has apologised over comments made by a State Department official about Libyan leader Muammar... |
| China now able to sail through Sea of Japan China has been given direct access to the Sea of Japan for the first time since the 19th century, thanks to a lease deal with North... |
 Letterman blackmailer pleads guilty to get off lightlyA former television producer on the David Letterman show has admitted in a New York court that he tried to extract two million dollars from the famous television... |
 Prisoners allegedly raped by corrupt officialsTop prison officials in Saint Petersburg have been charged with the rape of two prisoners, one of whom was awaiting... |
 Senegal homosexuals condemned on all sidessenegal, africa,... |
 Mugabe changes unity government ministersZimbabwe's Unity Government has suffered what might be a fatal blow at the hands of President Robert... |
 Thai government says Thaksin supporters must not include migrantsThailand has warned it will imprison migrant workers who attend anti-government rallies scheduled for this weekend in... |
 Real life imitates violent art in cinemaA man attending a movie in a US cinema has been stabbed after asking a woman to turn off he... |
| Aqueduct slots: all lemons Looks like the wheels are falling off the Aqueduct racino proposal. Queens power broker Rev. Floyd Flake yesterday walked away from the deal. Then Gov. Paterson did likewise. "I've recused myself... |
| Greg Meeks' loud silence Just last week, Queens Rep. Gregory Meeks said he couldn't wait to sit down for a TV interview to address all allegations raised by a series of Post articles about his supposedly nonprofit community... |
| Dr. O's last-ditch health pitch President Obama's latest campaign for his proposed heath-care reforms. *** We don't want ObamaCare, no matter what President Obama says or how many hundreds of speeches he gives ("Bam is Dr.... |
| Damon's 'green zone': H'wood's true colors The release of "Green Zone," Universal's film about the Iraq War's start. *** I would like to thank Kyle Smith for his articulate review of "Green Zone" ("New Damon Flick Slanders America,"... |
| It's all Greek to NY Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou came to Washington yesterday to ask President Obama to help save his nation from speculators. In other words, he wants America to help him shoot the messenger.... |
| Dooley has no 'Butts' about this book “Eyes and ears are much respected, but the butt has been neglected.”So says opening line of Artie Bennett’s astounding tour de force, “The Butt Book” — and, dare I... |
| This 'Bourne' identity is a hit at St. Ann's Warehouse One of the most maddening aspects of the Oscars is that performers — already living their lives on a pedestal — actually exalt their peers even higher. Rare is the touch of modesty in the... |
| Now you can text money to the Brooklyn Public Library The Brooklyn Public Library is about to take advantage of the same innovative fundraising feature that helped raise millions for Haitian earthquake victims.As part of the cash-strapped book... |
| City says it will fix Eastern Parkway — and this time it means it! City officials have pledged — again — to improve conditions for pedestrians at the terrifying intersection of Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue, but some locals are saying that... |
| 'Childs' play: Bruce may be bringing in top architects to work on Yards Exclusive: Developer Bruce Ratner appears to be bringing in an all-star team to Atlantic Yards — and we’re not talking about his pathetic Brooklyn-bound New Jersey... |
| Here's a toothy preview to 'Dine in Brookyn' week Gentlemen, start your entrees.On Monday, more than 200 restaurants from Greenpoint to Gravesend and from Red Hook to Bushwick will kick off the seventh annual “Dine in Brooklyn” week, a... |
| No 'Rose' thorn here — Planning Commission gives OK to W'burg towers The City Planning Commission voted on Monday to approve the controversial Rose Plaza on the River, a mixed-use, 800-unit apartment complex along the Williamsburg waterfront — a decision that... |
| Heights Players keep the laughs coming in tired old 'Leading Ladies' If it weren’t for comic acting talents of the Heights Players, the cross-dressing farce that is “Leading Ladies” would have been a real dog.Indeed, Ken Ludwig’s comedy about... |
| Not fin-tastic! Dolphins spotted in filthy Newtown Creek Is Hollywood filming a remake of “Flipper” in the Newtown Creek?It certainly looks that way now that two dolphins have been sighted in and near the filthy waterway — a natural... |
| Boerum Hill has a new place to get suited up shop’s Web site offers Dangerous Mathematicians T-shirts and jewelry, too.Dangerous Mathematicians [394 Atlantic Ave. between Hoyt and Bond streets in Boerum Hill, (718) 855-8780]. Best to call... |
| The 'Lavender Lake' list: More possible Gowanus polluters named earlier this week.The Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund program does not dole out cash for a clean-up, but raises it by cajoling, strong-arming — and, in some cases, suing... |
| Judge in Yards case gets a powder-filled threat The judge who approved the state’s seizure of properties in the Atlantic Yards footprint earlier this week received a letter containing a suspicious white powder on Thursday, causing an... |
| Two burglaries in same Remsen St. building 84th PrecinctBrooklyn Heights–DUMBO–Boerum Hill–DowntownRemsen robberTwo crimes went down in the same building on Remsen Street between Court and Clinton streets last week, and cops... |
| Our exclusive family calendar! Fri, March 1211:30 am: Storytime with Emily. Moxie Spot [81 Atlantic Ave. between Hicks and Henry streets in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 923-9710], themoxiespot.com. 6:15 pm: Movie night. Moxie Spot (see... |
| 'Sparks' fly at Bussaco! Owner responds: We're being defamed! The demise of respected eatery Bussaco in the heart of Park Slope appears to have been greatly exaggerated after a dishy feud with a chef who didn’t even last at the joint for two... |
| Gersh is back on the bike! Our editor, Gersh Kuntzman, made his first two-wheeled commute of the season. Join in the euphoria as he relives his relatively safe trip to... |
| He had knife and pot 78th PrecinctPark SlopePotted plantA dope-smoking thug beat up a man heading to a Laundromat near Fourth Avenue on March 7 — but the reign of hallucinogenic terror ended quickly, thanks to a... |
| MTA to Brooklyn: The cuts aren't as bad as they were when they were really bad! The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has curtailed some of its Draconian transit cuts, including the Z train and a handful of bus lines, but now have their sights on curtailing nighttime service... |
| Abroad: Caravaggio in Ascendance: An Antihero’s Time to Shine Caravaggio , who somehow found time to paint when he wasn’t brawling, scandalizing pooh-bahs, chasing women (and men), murdering a tennis opponent with a dagger to the groin, fleeing police... |
| BRAWL! College kids scuffle on Henry Street Brooklyn Heights residents remain miffed about an entire weekend of partying, fighting and rabble-rousing, allegedly by students in the St. George dormitories on Henry Street.A neighbor of the... |
| A big Domi-NO from CB1 Community Board 1 rejected the $1.2-billion redevelopment of the old Domino Sugar factory on Tuesday night.The 23-12 vote backing the board’s land-use committee vote last week is the second... |
| Want to fix Fourth Avenue? Slow 'em down! In all the talk about how to fix Fourth Avenue, a consensus is emerging around one single idea: slow those cars down!That’s the new message being touted by city planners, transportation... |
| Barak fumes at R. Shlomo announcement Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Wednesday morning expressed his anger over the “unwarranted” announcement by an Interior Ministry committee of the approval to build some 1,600 housing units in... |
| MIDEAST: Iran, Israel Spoiling for a Fight? RAMALLAH, Mar 10, 2010 (IPS) - Iran and Israel appear to be spoiling for a fight, going by recent belligerent statements emanating from several regional capitals. Military movement on the ground is... |
| US 'JihadJane' arrested for terror recruiting WASHINGTON: US authorities charged an American woman known as "JihadJane" with recruiting jihadist fighters via the Internet and conspiring to kill an unnamed individual in Sweden. The Justice... |
| West struggle to get UN consensus on Iran sanctions UNITED NATIONS: Western powers face an uphill battle in their bid to forge consensus in the UN Security Council for new, tougher sanctions to force Iran to scale back its nuclear ambitions, diplomats... |
| Bali bombing suspect killed in police raid Shrink A top-ranked Southeast Asian militant wanted for planning the deadliest terrorist attack in Indonesia's history has been identified as the man killed in a shootout with police at an internet... |
| Economic storm 'not over' - Brown Gordon Brown is set to say he has guided the economy through a "storm" over the past 18 months and is best placed to secure its recovery.In a major speech in London, he will argue the... |
| Five killed in Pakistan attack Unidentified gunmen have attacked the office of a Western aid agency in Pakistan, killing up to five people, the police said.The victims, including two women, were all Pakistanis, reports say. The... |
| Drivers warned over level crossing 'Russian roulette' The driving test should have compulsory questions on level crossings to cut the number of drivers who take risks on them each year, Network Rail has said.It said there were 14 crashes and 13 deaths... |
| Fury At Russian Oil Firm Over Road Deaths Russia's biggest private oil company, Lukoil, is at the centre of a public outcry after one of its executives was involved in a car crash that killed two... |
| Party told to expel Suu Kyi before poll BURMA'S new election laws mean the opposition National League for Democracy must expel detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi from its ranks ahead of polls this... |
| Bali bombing suspect killed: Indonesia president (Reuters) - A leading Southeast Asian militant, wanted for the 2002 Bali bombings, was the man killed in police raids in Jakarta, Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on... |
| Toyota to Expand Tundra Pickup Recall Prius Driver's Frantic 911 Call Toyota Prius driver Jim Sikes frantically called 911 when his car speed out of control on a stretch of San Diego highway. Ben Tracy reports the U.S. government wants... |
