Britain's Blair faces grilling over ties to Murdoch

LONDON (Reuters) - Tony Blair's decision to openly court Rupert Murdoch to win power and ensure favorable coverage during his decade-long tenure as British prime minister will come under scrutiny when he faces a media inquiry on Monday. The inquiry, ordered by Prime Minister David Cameron after Murdoch's now defunct News of the World tabloid admitted hacking phones, has tarnished Britain's elite by laying bare the collusion between politicians, the police and the media. ...

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15 Most Stressful Jobs in the World

Everyone has a bad day at work now and then. But if you have one of these 15 Most Stressful Jobs in the World, even one bad day can get you or someone else killed. From EMT to Coal Miner to Ice Road Trucker, these are the jobs that will keep you up at nights!

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Aussies' online shopping bill hits $11bn
AUSTRALIANS spent more than $11 billion buying goods online in the 12 months to April.

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World's smallest artificial heart saves baby's life
An Italian heart surgeon holds a tiny titanium pump, the world's smallest artificial heart, which was implanted in a baby, at the Bambino Gesu' Hospital in Rome May 24, 2012. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

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World's smallest artificial heart saves baby's life
An Italian heart surgeon holds a tiny titanium pump, the world's smallest artificial heart, which was implanted in a baby, at the Bambino Gesu' Hospital in Rome May 24, 2012. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

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World's smallest artificial heart saves baby's life
An Italian heart surgeon holds a tiny titanium pump, the world's smallest artificial heart, which was implanted in a baby, at the Bambino Gesu' Hospital in Rome May 24, 2012. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

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Staff stood down by text message
UPDATE: VICTORIAN electricians are being told via a text message they will be stood down without pay for 28 days after the collapse of engineering company Hastie Group.

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Construction jobs in doubt as Hastie folds
WORKERS at Hastie's Brisbane operations were told a fortnight ago that their jobs were guaranteed, but have today been sent to the unemployment queue.

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U.N. Security Council condemns Syria over massacre
AMMAN/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Sunday unanimously condemned the killing of at least 108 people, including many children, in the Syrian town of Houla, a sign of mounting outrage at the massacre that the government and rebels blamed on each other.

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Name This Orphan Seal Pup!

A few months ago, this tiny Northern Fur Seal pup was found alone in a tangle of seaweed on a beach in California, severely underweight and blind in one eye. This little guy needs a name and the New England Aquarium is crowd-sourcing it… You have until Tuesday at 5pm ET to submit your suggestion.

Source: neaq.org  /  via: youtube.com

LINK: Submit your entries here

Don't forget to tell us what you chose in the comments!

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Pictures of the Week: Earthquake in Italy, Protests in Bahrain and Japan's Historic Tower
Pictures of the Week: Earthquake in Italy, Protests in Bahrain and Japan's Historic Tower

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