"IN THE PAPERS - How can a Western democracy, the symbol of liberty throughout the entire world, dictate to its inhabitants the degree to which they can dress, asks Sefi Hendler in todays Haaretz. Also today: New York Times: Europe Miffed at Obamas Decision to Skip Summit! The Independent: Israeli commander says We rewrote the rules of war for Gaza China Daily: Young Net addicts on the rise"
Mid-Atlantic residents were buried Saturday from a likely record-setting blizzard the president jokingly called "Snowmageddon," and those brave enough tried to clear a path through the wet, heavy mounds of thigh-high snow. (Feb. 6)
New Yorks attorney general filed fraud charges against Bank of America, its former CEO Ken Lewis and CFO Joseph Price alleging that they conspired to mislead shareholders and federal regulators about the decrepit state of Merrill Lynch before Bank of America acquired the bank in the fall of 2008. Immediately after the acquisition, Bank of America suddenly unveiled something approaching the true condition of Merrill, which necessitated a $20 billion bailout by taxpayers.
Tehran has successfully launched a probe into space - with two turtles, a hamster and a worm on board.
Iran also plans to unveil three new satellites on Wednesday - all part its ambitious independent space programme - which coincides with celebrations of the country's 31st Islamic revolution anniversary.
The development is a great concern to the US who fears that the country's nuclear programme is at a threateningly advanced stage.