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Print - 2011-10-24
Obama to send Biden to mourn crown prince

Obama to send Biden to mourn crown prince

The United States will send a delegation led by Vice President Joe Biden to Saudi Arabia to offer condolences for the death of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, the White House said Sunday.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Obama to send Biden to mourn crown prince

Obama to send Biden to mourn crown prince

The United States will send a delegation led by Vice President Joe Biden to Saudi Arabia to offer condolences for the death of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, the White House said Sunday.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US rating likely to be downgraded again

US rating likely to be downgraded again

The United States will likely suffer the loss of its triple-A credit rating from another major rating agency by the end of this year due to concerns over the deficit, Bank of America Merrill Lynch forecasts. The trigger would be a likely failure by Congre
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US rating likely to be downgraded again

US rating likely to be downgraded again

The United States will likely suffer the loss of its triple-A credit rating from another major rating agency by the end of this year due to concerns over the deficit, Bank of America Merrill Lynch forecasts. The trigger would be a likely failure by Congre
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US rating likely to be downgraded again

US rating likely to be downgraded again

The United States will likely suffer the loss of its triple-A credit rating from another major rating agency by the end of this year due to concerns over the deficit, Bank of America Merrill Lynch forecasts. The trigger would be a likely failure by Congre
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Clinton warns Iran not to 'miscalculate' over Iraq

Clinton warns Iran not to 'miscalculate' over Iraq

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Iran on Sunday not to "miscalculate" in Iraq, saying the US military presence in the region would remain strong after the withdrawal of all American combat forces at the end of the year. "No one, most particularly
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Clinton warns Iran not to 'miscalculate' over Iraq

Clinton warns Iran not to 'miscalculate' over Iraq

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Iran on Sunday not to "miscalculate" in Iraq, saying the US military presence in the region would remain strong after the withdrawal of all American combat forces at the end of the year. "No one, most particularly
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (October 23, 2011) and the forecast for Monday (October 24, 2011).

Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 17 to October 21 2011)

Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
India beat England in fourth ODI

India beat England in fourth ODI

World champions India stayed on course for a clean sweep of the one-day series against England with a six-wicket win in the fourth match here on Sunday. Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina hit half-centuries as the hosts made light of a bad start to overhaul Eng
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
MCCI opposes two weekly holidays

MCCI opposes two weekly holidays

Opposing the two weekly offs, Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), urged the government to denotify banks, customs and ports from observing two weekly holidays. He said that the country was passing through most difficult times of its history wh
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
DG IB calls on Prime Minister

DG IB calls on Prime Minister

The newly appointed Director General Intelligence Bureau, Aftab Sultan, called on Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the Prime Minister's House, here on Sunday. Sultan said that he would make all out efforts to come up to the expectations of the go
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Youths urged to pursue field of creative expression

Youths urged to pursue field of creative expression

Pakistani-American youth should pursue excellence in the field of creative expression in order to become an influential voice in the United States through participation in informed discourse, said Islamabad's ambassador in Washington.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
TI-P holds seminar on 'Curbing corruption in education sector'

TI-P holds seminar on 'Curbing corruption in education sector'

A seminar on "Curbing Corruption in the Education Sector" was organised by Transparency International-Pakistan (TI-P) at a local hotel here on Saturday, October 22, 2011, and two major corruption issues, Ghost Schools and Illegal increases in Fee of more
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
The NAB versus corruption and white-collar crimes

The NAB versus corruption and white-collar crimes

After a bit of a 'storm in a tea cup', Admiral (Retd), Fasih Bukhari has finally been appointed to the vacant position of Chairman National Accountability Bureau, (NAB), without much hassle. Adm.(Retd), Bukhari, by and large, is regarded as a 'clean' man,
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
The telephone celebrates its 150th birthday

The telephone celebrates its 150th birthday

When Johann Philipp Reis used his telephone to transmit the phrase "the horse does not eat cucumber salad" 150 years ago, the German scientist could never have guessed this sentence was about to revolutionise communications. Reis presented his invention i
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
The commissionerate system

The commissionerate system

Essentially, the "Commissionerate System" refers to the division of a province into a number of administratively convenient units and further sub-division into districts and sub districts (tehsil or taluka) and placing them under the control of career civ
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Reliance on external sources

Reliance on external sources

Pakistan has been a perennial borrower from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Fund's website indicates that as far back as in 1984 the government of Pakistan has been repaying loans under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (inclusive of the S
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Talks, trade and Kashmir

Talks, trade and Kashmir

Amid reports of fresh overtures from New Delhi of talks with Kashmiri leaders, Syed Ali Gilani, Chairman of a breakaway faction of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), has said that his group would be ready to discuss any dialogue offer from the Indian
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Economic strategy for the rest of the year

Economic strategy for the rest of the year

The federal government has saved around 60 billion rupees through managing development and current expenditure in the first quarter of the current fiscal year according to well-informed sources in the Finance Ministry. The government, these sources furthe
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Hawksbay scheme-42 ready for possession: DG LDA

Hawksbay scheme-42 ready for possession: DG LDA

Various development works have been completed on 'Hawksbay scheme-42', the biggest residential scheme in Asia built near coastal belt in the western part of the port city, said Director General Lyari Development Authority (LDA), Agha Maqsood Abbas on Sund
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Rains displaced millions of people, affected livestock, crops'

'Rains displaced millions of people, affected livestock, crops'

Professor Dr Muhammad Ali Chang, Former Dean & Chairman, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics and expert on agriculture issues has said that monsoon rains this season have played havoc in Sindh, displacing millions of people and adversely affecting l
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Minister for upgrading Sindh Government Hospital

Minister for upgrading Sindh Government Hospital

In addition to a trauma centre and a cardiac ward, an eye OPD equipped with surgical facilities would also be developed as a separate department in the name of Nazeer Hussain at Sindh Government Hospital, New Karachi. This was stated by Sindh Minister for
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Rs 62 billion NHA projects to be completed by April'

'Rs 62 billion NHA projects to be completed by April'

Federal Minister for Communications, Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan Khalil has said that 13 ongoing projects in Sindh costing Rs62 billion, being executed by National Highway Authority (NHA), would be completed by April 2012. He expressed these views while talking
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
MUET holds pre-entry test

MUET holds pre-entry test

Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) conducted a pre-entry test here on Sunday for admissions to 1,800 seats offered by the university's Jamshoro and Khairpur campuses. According to the university's spokesman, 10,600 students, including
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Man shot dead

Man shot dead

Unknown armed men gunned down a man here at Qambarani Road, outskirts of the metropolis on Sunday. According to the police, the victim identified as Asfand Yar Nosherwani was on his way home when armed assailants on motorbike opened fire at him and fled f
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Over 2.2 million infants to be administered anti-polio drops'

'Over 2.2 million infants to be administered anti-polio drops'

Over 2.2 million children would be administered anti-polio vaccine drops and a dose of Vitamin-A in 18 town of Karachi, during a three-day drive against polio scheduled from October 24 to 26, said Sindh Minister for Human Right, Ms. Nadia Gabol on Sunday.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Simoncelli dies in horror MotoGP smash

Simoncelli dies in horror MotoGP smash

Celebrated Italian rider Marco Simoncelli died on Sunday after a horror crash that saw the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang cancelled, in the latest tragedy to hit motor sports. The smash occurred just minutes after the race began, when the mop-haired 24-year-o
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Simoncelli dies in horror MotoGP smash

Simoncelli dies in horror MotoGP smash

Celebrated Italian rider Marco Simoncelli died on Sunday after a horror crash that saw the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang cancelled, in the latest tragedy to hit motor sports. The smash occurred just minutes after the race began, when the mop-haired 24-year-o
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Australia win new Tournament: Pakistan thrash India

Australia win new Tournament: Pakistan thrash India

Australia edged out traditional rivals New Zealand 5-3 to win the men's final of the inaugural International Super Series in Perth on Sunday. The home side were heavily favoured to win the final of the innovative nine-a-side tournament, which also showcas
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
FIFA EC member questions Qatar decision

FIFA EC member questions Qatar decision

The decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar was called into question by new FIFA executive committee member Theo Zwanziger on Sunday, with the German saying some of his fellow members had been pressurised by their governments to vote for the bid.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Third day's play called off in Bangladesh

Third day's play called off in Bangladesh

Play was called off due to rain for a second successive day without a ball being bowled in the opening Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies in Chittagong on Sunday. Bangladesh were 255-4 in their first innings at stumps on the opening day on Friday
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Rashid Latif slams PCB for Kaneria 'murder'

Rashid Latif slams PCB for Kaneria 'murder'

Former captain Rashid Latif on Sunday accused Pakistan's cricket chiefs of "murdering" leg-spinner Danish Kaneria by refusing to let him play despite being cleared of a spot-fixing allegation in Britain. The 31-year-old and fellow Essex bowler Mervyn West
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Balotelli on fire as City thrash United

Balotelli on fire as City thrash United

Mario Balotelli inspired the worst loss of Sir Alex Ferguson's career as Manchester City thrashed 10-man Manchester United 6-1 to go five points clear at the top of the Premier League on Sunday. Balotelli - who was forced to flee his home on Saturday foll
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Tipsarevic, Cibulkova win Kremlin Cup titles

Tipsarevic, Cibulkova win Kremlin Cup titles

Serbia's top seed Janko Tipsarevic won the ATP title of the joint WTA/ATP 1.5-million-dollar Kremlin Cup tournament here Sunday, beating second seed and his compatriot Viktor Troicki. Earlier, eighth seed Slovak Dominika Cibulkova battled back from a set
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Boateng hat-trick inspires stunning Milan comeback

Boateng hat-trick inspires stunning Milan comeback

Kevin-Prince Boateng scored the fastest hat-trick in 10 years and Mario Yepes notched a late winner as AC Milan came back from 3-0 down to beat Lecce 4-3 on Sunday. Milan were in disarray during a calamitous first 45 minutes and came into the break 3-0 do
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Monfils triumphs at Stockholm Open

Monfils triumphs at Stockholm Open

Gael Monfils won his first title in a year on Sunday when he defeated Jarkko Nieminen 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 to claim the Stockholm Open crown. Monfils, ranked 20th but provisional 15th in the 2011 points chase to next month's ATP World Tour Finals in London, kept
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Aisam-Bopanna win Stockholm Open

Aisam-Bopanna win Stockholm Open

Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and India's Rohan Bopanna won the Stockholm Open men's doubles title with a comprehensive 6-1, 6-3 victory over Brazilians Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares on Sunday. It was top-seeded India-Pakistan pair's second ATP World Tour title of
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Studies highlight risks of vitamin supplements

Studies highlight risks of vitamin supplements

New research is prompting a fresh look at the value of vitamin supplements, with some surprising results indicating that taking too many supplements of some could be harmful. The research is forcing scientists to rethink the use of supplements with antiox
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Climate change downsizing fauna, flora

Climate change downsizing fauna, flora

Climate change is reducing the body size of many animal and plant species, including some which supply vital nutrition for more than a billion people already living near hunger's threshold, according to a study released on October 17.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
No link to cancer in extensive use mobile phone: study

No link to cancer in extensive use mobile phone: study

The largest study of its kind found no link between long-term use of mobile phones and increased risk of brain tumours, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) reported on October 21. Danish researchers found no evidence of enhanced risk among more than 350,000
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Malaria scientist celebrates success after 24 years

Malaria scientist celebrates success after 24 years

For Joe Cohen, a GlaxoSmithKline research scientist who has spent 24 years trying to create the world's first malaria vaccine, on October 18, 2011 goes down as a fabulous day.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Night shift job at young age may develop MS

Night shift job at young age may develop MS

Working night shifts as a teenager is not only exhausting; it also significantly increases the chance of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a Swedish study published on October 18 showed. "Our analysis revealed a significant association between
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
'Cholera cases expected to reach 500,000 in Haiti this year'

'Cholera cases expected to reach 500,000 in Haiti this year'

The World Health Organisation on October 21 said the number of cholera cases in Haiti was expected to reach 500,000 by the end of the year. "If current trends continue, we can expect around 75,000 more cases by the end of the year bringing the total to ap
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Scarce resources, climate biggest threats to world health

Scarce resources, climate biggest threats to world health

The Earth's natural resources like food, water and forests are being depleted at an alarming speed, causing hunger, conflict, social unrest and species extinction, experts at a climate and health conference in London warned on October 17.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Samsung, Google unveil 'Ice Cream Sandwich' phone

Samsung, Google unveil 'Ice Cream Sandwich' phone

South Korea's Samsung Electronics on October 19 unveiled its new smartphone that runs on Google's latest Android operating system, the latest weapon in its battle to topple Apple's iPhone. The launch of the "Galaxy Nexus", which comes days a after the new
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Friends in mind: Facebook network shows in brain structure

Friends in mind: Facebook network shows in brain structure

Does Facebook alter the brain? That's the question which flows from an unusual investigation into the online social network used by 800 million people. Volunteers placed in a 3-D scanner had bigger, denser structures in three areas of the brain if they ha
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Nokia to unveil Windows phone this week: Microsoft

Nokia to unveil Windows phone this week: Microsoft

Microsoft said on October 20 that Nokia is going to launch phones using Windows' new mobile operating system this week, giving a major boost to the US firm's come-from-behind phone software business.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Prix Mobile award seeks stars of the web art world

Prix Mobile award seeks stars of the web art world

A new global art-prize competition for pictures created using a mobile device opens on October 21 to any competitor bold enough to subject their work to scrutiny by a jury. The two-stage competition calls for contestants to submit an online stream of orig
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
US security firm warns of new Stuxnet-like virus

US security firm warns of new Stuxnet-like virus

US security firm Symantec has warned of a new computer virus similar to the malicious Stuxnet worm believed to have preyed on Iran's nuclear programme. Symantec said October 19 that the new virus, dubbed "Duqu" because it creates files with the file name
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Camera lets people shoot first, focus later

Camera lets people shoot first, focus later

Startup Lytro on October 19 unveiled a camera that lets people adjust the focus on photos after they take them. Work that Ren Ng started in a lab while working on a PhD at Stanford University about eight years ago has led to the creation of what is billed
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
RIM out to rev up line with new applications

RIM out to rev up line with new applications

Research In Motion (RIM) on October 18 set out to rev up its BlackBerry and PlayBook lines with a tactic from Apple's winning playbook, entertaining software applications.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
ARM unveils chip to power $100 smartphones by 2013

ARM unveils chip to power $100 smartphones by 2013

Britain's ARM has unveiled a chip design that offers the same computing power as the silicon in today's high-end smartphones, but uses five times less energy, and which it says will enable sub-$100 devices to be on the market by 2013.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Amazon to start Japanese ebook business

Amazon to start Japanese ebook business

US online giant Amazon will start a Japanese-language ebook business as early as this year, the Nikkei business daily and Jiji press said October 20. The company, which already has a strong retail presence in Japan, is in the final stages of talks with ma
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Apple says iPhone 4S sales over 4m in three days

Apple says iPhone 4S sales over 4m in three days

Apple said on October 17 that it had sold more than four million new iPhone 4s models in their first three days on the market. Sales took off as the greatly upgraded version of the iPhone 4 was released to the market on Friday in seven countries: the Unit
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Apple uses Glonass in new iPhone

Apple uses Glonass in new iPhone

The secret is out and making Russia proud: pop culture and geek tech icon Apple has picked Russia's Glonass navigation system to run alongside GPS in its iPhone 4S models that hit stores this month. The news was not exactly hidden by the California-based
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
JAL could go public again by September 2012

JAL could go public again by September 2012

Japan Airlines (JAL) could relist on the Tokyo Stock Exchange by September 2012, Kyodo News reported on October 19, as the aviation company undergoes state-backed rehabilitation. Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corp (ETIC), the organisation overseeing JA
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Fitch downgrades Italian auto giant Fiat's rating

Fitch downgrades Italian auto giant Fiat's rating

Ratings agency Fitch on October 18 said it was downgrading Italian auto giant Fiat's credit rating by one notch to BB from BB+, saying there were potential "risks" in its alliance with Chrysler. The US agency also said it was turning its outlook on the co
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Rio Tinto to streamline aluminium business

Rio Tinto to streamline aluminium business

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto said on October 17 it plans to sell 13 aluminium businesses in Australia, Europe and the United States as it looks to trim its Alcan business. The company, which did not reveal how much it expected to raise from the
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Swiss watch chief sees more growth in 2012

Swiss watch chief sees more growth in 2012

Sales of Swiss watches will continue to expand in 2012, despite concerns about faltering economic growth, as exports of timepieces show no signs of weakening and inch towards a record high, the head of the Swiss Watch Association said.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Swiss watch chief sees more growth in 2012

Swiss watch chief sees more growth in 2012

Sales of Swiss watches will continue to expand in 2012, despite concerns about faltering economic growth, as exports of timepieces show no signs of weakening and inch towards a record high, the head of the Swiss Watch Association said.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Yahoo! earnings not as dismal as expected

Yahoo! earnings not as dismal as expected

Struggling Internet pioneer Yahoo! beat Wall Street expectations even though its third quarter net profit dove 26 percent from a year earlier as revenue sank. Yahoo! had net earnings of $293 million on revenue of $1.072 billion in the quarter to September
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Toyota to sell China-made hybrid vehicles by 2015

Toyota to sell China-made hybrid vehicles by 2015

Leading automaker Toyota said on October 22 it plans to start producing vehicles with Chinese-made hybrid systems by 2015, after it finishes building a research centre in the country. The energy-saving vehicles would be made and sold in China through Toyo
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
HSBC sees Islamic serviced funds AUM hitting $10 billion

HSBC sees Islamic serviced funds AUM hitting $10 billion

HSBC Amanah, the Islamic arm of lender HSBC, expects a pipeline of 30 new Islamic funds to boost its assets under management (AUM) for serviced funds to $10 billion, its global head of securities services said on October 18. Germain Birgen said the bank c
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Microsoft to launch Mango smartphones with Nokia, Samsung soon

Microsoft to launch Mango smartphones with Nokia, Samsung soon

Microsoft Corp , which has been trailing Apple Inc and Google Inc in the fast-growing smartphone market, said it will launch Mango-powered handsets from top makers including Nokia Oyj, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and HTC Corp in coming weeks. The smartphon
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Man arrested after burning Bible during Vatican mass

Man arrested after burning Bible during Vatican mass

A man thought to be mentally ill burned a Bible Sunday during a mass by Pope Benedict XVI's at Rome's St Peter's Square. The man climbed up the square's columned entrance and lit the text while the pope delivered mass, Italy's Ansa news service reported.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Five runners killed in road accident in South Africa

Five runners killed in road accident in South Africa

South Africa's transport minister is calling for murder charges against an allegedly drunk driver accused of killing five runners who were training for a marathon. A sixth runner preparing for next month's Soweto Marathon was badly injured in Saturday's a
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Thousands protest in Italy against high-speed train

Thousands protest in Italy against high-speed train

Thousands of protesters marched against a planned high-speed train line in northern Italy on Sunday as police turned out in force fearing rioting by militants and hooligans. Hundreds of women led the peaceful procession from Giaglione to a construction si
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Panetta backs developing military ties with Indonesia

Panetta backs developing military ties with Indonesia

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said Sunday that Washington will continue to develop military ties with Indonesia but keep a watchful eye on rights abuses, after over a decade of suspended co-operation.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Eight killed in new Philippine rebel violence

Eight killed in new Philippine rebel violence

Suspected Muslim rebels shot dead three soldiers and five rubber plantation workers Sunday in the latest bout of violence that has killed dozens in the southern Philippines in days. The week's killings have put extreme pressure on President Benigno Aquino
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Six Indian oil workers killed in Iran shipwreck

Six Indian oil workers killed in Iran shipwreck

Six Indian divers trapped inside an Iranian boat ferrying oil workers that sank in the Gulf on Thursday were found dead, having run out of oxygen before they could be rescued, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Monday.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Colombian guerrilla attack kills 10 more soldiers

Colombian guerrilla attack kills 10 more soldiers

Leftist guerrillas killed 10 Colombian soldiers with an explosives attack on Saturday, raising to 20 the number killed in two days as a result of a rebel offensive before local elections on October 30. The attack took place in eastern Arauca province on t
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Spanish, Italian aid workers abducted in Algeria

Spanish, Italian aid workers abducted in Algeria

Sahrawi authorities are searching for the kidnappers of two Spanish aid workers and an Italian who were abducted from a refugee camp near Tindouf in western Algeria overnight, officials said on Sunday.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
Swiss anti-immigration party loses support in election

Swiss anti-immigration party loses support in election

The Swiss People's Party (SVP), which campaigned to stop an influx of immigrants, lost support in a parliamentary election on Sunday as voters, disillusioned with traditional politics, shifted their backing to smaller, fledgling parties.
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
About 130 arrested at Occupy Chicago protest

About 130 arrested at Occupy Chicago protest

About 130 protesters were arrested at an Occupy Chicago demonstration early on Sunday after they set up tents and refused to leave a public park after closing time, police said. The protests, which have spread across the United States and to other countri
Published 24 Oct, 2011 12:00am
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