Deposed Fiji Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has flown out of the capital of Suva to his home island, a day after the military exercised a bloodless coup. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

Soldiers took over the headquarters of an elite police unit this morning in what appeared to be the first phase of a coup against the civilian government. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

A Boise Police officer was cited for driving under the influence Saturday morning – but didn’t show up on the arrest list on the Ada County Sheriff’s Office website. The omission is leading some to ask if an officer is treated differently than the general public. picked by muppet 2 years ago

Police in Newport, N.H., say they dressed as firefighters to trick a man and arrest him after he pointed a shotgun at an officer. picked by suebe 9 months ago

A Magistrate has issued an arrest warrant for a man who failed to turn up to court because he is "God" and above the law. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Police say they still have to use this poor girl's name for the arrest. Isn't Florida wonderful? picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

The declaration of a state of emergency by Musharraf, who remains head of the army eight years after seizing power in a bloodless coup, suspended the constitution, blacked out independent television news stations and cut some phone lines. Soldiers and police patrolled parts of Islamabad, the capital.

*In case you haven't heard, this happened today. It does not bode well. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

According to the Iraqi Foreign Minister, Turkey has built up a huge number of soldiers on its border with northern Iraq. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Former top Bush aid Karl Rove met a hostile crowd at the University of Iowa Sunday, and, being paid $40,000 to make a speech there, gives them plenty of rhetoric to think about. Meanwhile, two students attempt to place him under arrest. picked by PatrickFlorida 2 years ago

This is the Prime Minister's way of asserting his power with the Americans and gaining support from the Shiites. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

"With more variety than the toppings on a deluxe pizza, the government of Italy is about to change again, for the 57th time in 54 years.

Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema resigned late Saturday, after 14 months in power." picked by Jacki Jinx 3 years ago

The image was on the Conservative website notaleader.ca from late Monday until early Tuesday morning, when it was removed after reporters raised it during a news conference with Dion.


*Oh, the high road. picked by Ellz 1 year ago

Fiji's coup-installed leader has admitted the military takeover of the country this week is illegal but warned Australia not to interfere. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

An Australian Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into a navy ship and toppled into the sea off Fiji yesterday afternoon, killing at least one soldier while another was missing last night. The crew were part of a deployment which was on standby to rescue Australians in the event of a coup in Fiji. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

Maseth, 24, of Shaler, Pa., outside Pittsburgh, was electrocuted on Jan. 2 when an improperly grounded electric water pump short-circuited and flowed through the pipes. Since the coiled hose was touching his arm, he was hit with an electrical jolt and went into cardiac arrest and died. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Soldiers who suffered appalling injuries were verbally abused as they swam in a public pool. One woman was so incensed that the troops were using the pool that she told them they did not deserve to be there. The soldiers, who use the pool as part of a water therapy course, were quickly ordered out by their instructor to avoid further embarrassment. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Why? picked by yoornotme 3 years ago

Man was driving with his wife and daughter, saw a woman waving her arms who appeared to be in trouble, and pulled over to assist. Turns out she was a cop posing as a prostitute and he got handcuffed, held in custody, and his car impounded. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

In a major change, the American Heart Association said today that hands-only CPR works just as well as standard CPR for sudden cardiac arrest in adults. picked by cb__ 2 years ago

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a Brooksville woman for giving an unwanted hug. picked by Bornbad 9 months ago