Archive for the 'Politics' Category

October 5th, 2010

Bolivian President Evo Morales Knees Opponent In The Groin During Game

'Bolivian President Evo Morales has been caught on camera apparently kneeing an opponent in the groin during a football game. The kick, which came after the president had been fouled, happened during a friendly match against a team led by the mayor of La Paz.  The opposing player and one of Mr Morales' bodyguards were both sent off. Reports ...
September 15th, 2010

Casino Jack – Trailer

Casino Jack, once titled Bagman, is an upcoming docudrama starring Kevin Spacey. The film focuses on the career of Washington, D.C. lobbyist, businessman, and con man[2] Jack Abramoff, who was involved in a massive corruption scandal that led to the conviction of himself, two White House officials, Rep. Bob Ney, and nine other lobbyists and ...
September 7th, 2010

FIFA World Cup Inspectors To Visit White House

'FIFA inspectors assessing the United States' bid for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups will have breakfast at the White House on Wednesday.' (more...)
August 31st, 2010

FIFA World Cup Inspectors Arrive in US Next Week

'USA World Cup bid CEO David Downs tells INSIDER about the “very ambitious schedule” his team have in store for FIFA’s six-man inspection team when they arrive in New York for their four-day visit starting next Monday.' (more...)
August 28th, 2010

Inside Job – Trailer

From Academy Award nominated filmmaker, Charles Ferguson, comes Inside Job, the first film to expose the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. (more...)
August 17th, 2010

Vladimir Putin vows to lift visa restrictions if Russia is granted the FIFA World Cup

"We are ready to extend extra, governmental guarantees on visa-free entry for participants and guests," said prime minister Vladimir Putin. (more...)
August 4th, 2010

FA Chief executive Richard Scudamore: ‘I can envisage … a Premier League school’

The Premier League recently announced that it is exploring how to set up its own education system through the "free schools" policy. Following the widespread popular backlash to England's dismal performance at the football World Cup this summer, Michael Gove's schools reforms have struck a chord with the Premier League. Richard Scudamore, the ...
August 3rd, 2010

Wyclef Jean to Run for President of Haiti

There's a saying that goes something like this: "When you want something done, do it yourself" I'm not sure if that's where Wyclef is at with his desire to run for president of Haiti, but that seems to be the case. Love him or hate him, at least he appears willing to make a difference.